How to Clean Every Kind of Baby Toy Explained

Baby toys have a rough life.

They get tossed around. Rolled around in the dust and dirt.

Drooled on. Stepped on. Thrown up on.

And no matter how dirty they get, babies want to put them right back into their mouths!

So it’s no wonder that keeping baby toys clean and disinfected is a pretty important job. But how exactly do you clean baby toys? What do you clean baby toys with?

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I asked a doctor if kids can have Tums. Here’s the answer.

My 3-year-old sometimes complains that her tummy hurts.

With kids that age, it’s really hard to tell when they’re in a lot of pain, exaggerating a little discomfort, or making it up entirely for attention or comfort.

Plus, when my stomach hurts, I’ll often take Tums or a store brand antacid of some kind. She sees me do this and will often ask if she can have some.

So for a variety of reasons I’ve been wondering lately if it’s OK for kids and toddlers to have Tums or other antacids. They seem harmless to me, and I’ll down them like candy when I have a stomachache, but I’m not a doctor.

Is Tums for kids OK? What do medical experts say?

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How Much Does a Crib Cost? (Average & 19 examples)

Babies are expensive.

It’s amazing how quickly the costs add up once they pop out into the world.

It’s no wonder every parent you know is busy scrambling like crazy trying to get hand me down clothes, loaner toys, and used nursery furniture.

But if you’re gearing up to buy a new crib for the nursery, you might be wondering; How much does a crib cost? What’s the average cost of a baby crib?

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Primrose vs Goddard: Preschool Philosophies Compared

Do you have a Primrose and a Goddard school about equally close to your house?

Heard good things about both of them?

Having trouble deciding which one is better for your child?

Choosing the right daycare or preschool can be a really important, and difficult, decision to make. Especially with so many options.

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