Evan Porter My wife always jokes that if there’s a Hell, it involves brushing a toddler’s teeth over and over for all of eternity.
Can’t say I disagree!
Keeping your kid’s teeth clean is tough. They can’t sit still, they LOVE sugar, and you need to keep a steady supply of special toothpaste.
Or do you?
What’s actually the difference between baby and kid toothpaste vs regular adult toothpaste? Do you need to buy special toothpaste or can everyone in your household use the same?
Your first time doing baby laundry can be a harrowing experience.
So many things to worry about! Shrinking onesies, colors running, and worst of all, wondering if the detergent will irritate your baby’s skin.
This is precisely the reason special, baby-formulated laundry detergent is so popular.
But let’s be real — do you need to buy this so-called ‘gentle’ stuff? What’s the difference between baby detergent vs regular detergent, and does it matter or can you just buy whatever’s cheaper?
Your first time giving baby a bath is quite a nerve-wracking experience.
You’ll be worried about the temperature of the water, crying, pooping, and of course, getting shampoo in their eyes!
You’ll undoubtedly wonder if you chose the right shampoo, if it’s gentle enough, if it’s good enough to get them clean.
What’s the deal with baby and infant shampoo anyway? What’s the difference between baby shampoo vs regular adult shampoo?
It’s a well-known phenomenon that products branded for women will almost always come marked up.
If it’s pink, it costs more! That’s the rule!
But there’s something similar that happens with baby products. Sometimes it’s hard to know if you need to pay more for the baby version, or if the generic adult version will do just fine.
So let’s examine: What’s the difference between generic talcum powder vs baby powder?
You’d think it was some kind of miracle cure.
Having your baby sleep on an incline can supposedly help with everything from colic, to reflux, to common colds!
There is growing evidence these days that shows that may not be the case. However, many doctors and pediatricians still prescribe a slightly inclined sleeping position in certain cases.
How can you safely elevate a crib mattress at home? How can you elevate baby’s head while sleeping safely and properly?
There was a week recently where my 4-year-old daughter kept waking up crying.
I’m talking INCONSOLABLE, just out of the blue, for no reason.
Nothing specific happened to set her off, she just woke up sad and cranky and hysterical, started bawling, and couldn’t seem to explain why.
This happened 4 or 5 days out of the entire week. My wife and I became extremely concerned.
What should you do if your toddler always wakes up crying every day, and why are they screaming or cranky every morning?
I’m pretty clueless about laundry.
Thankfully, as a dude, the majority of my clothes are simple. Throw them in on whatever wash cycle I feel like, haphazardly toss them in the dryer on basically any heat, and whala!
But when it comes to your kid’s clothes, and baby clothes in particular, you’ll want to be a little more mindful.
That begs the question: How do you wash and dry baby clothes properly without shrinking them? Can baby clothes go in the dryer? Should you use dryer sheets?
Help!
You’ve probably heard the horror stories.
A baby monitor camera that starts moving on its own.
Hackers gaining access to cameras, WiFi, personal information, and more.
Baby monitors are meant to keep your children safe, but they’re often riddled with security gaps and vulnerabilities that can be easily exploited by even low-level crooks.
So which baby monitors cannot be hacked? What are the safest baby monitors from hackers and most secure types of baby monitors you should look into?
One of the most common questions new parents have is when their babies can start daycare.
But you might be surprised how many parents wonder the opposite:
When does a child stop going to daycare, or when are they too old to attend?
Let’s take a look at the age limit for daycare, and the minimum and maximum ages a child can attend.
If you’ve got kids of any age, your summer plans should absolutely include as many pool days as possible.
There’s no better way to get everyone outside, away from screens, staying active, and having fun!
But beware. Pool days can be an “easy win” for parents, but they still require some forethought and planning.
So here’s my complete guide to family pool days, and everything you need to know about taking kids, babies, and toddlers to the pool.
