Figuring out baby sizes is like walking through a bewildering maze of cuteness.
Darling dresses, cuddly rompers, or teeny tiny suits grab for your attention as you’re shopping for your one-year-old, but when you have to choose a size, you could be offered 9-12 months, 12 months, 12-18 months, 1T, or 1-2T.
You won’t see all of these sizes everywhere, but in case you do:
What’s the difference between 1T vs 12 months clothes?
There are so many things that both children and parents look forward to in the elementary school years.
There are fall festivals, holiday performances, field days, school picnics, and learning to read just to name a few.
One of the simple joys of childhood that many parents remember and children look forward to is show and tell.
Have you ever wondered why Show and Tell is such an elementary school staple? Is it just a fun activity, or is it actually an important part of the lesson plan?
Let’s take a close look at the Show and Tell activity, from why teachers do it, to how parents can help their kids prepare.
You’re likely here for one of two reasons.
First, you might be the first-time parent researching how to prepare for your little one’s arrival, trying to decide which nursery items you need to pick up.
Or, you could be the parent of a baby who just won’t sleep when you want them to! You’re the parent with the sign on the doorbell saying “Please don’t ring, baby sleeping,” flinching at any noise during naptime, and you’re ready to try anything for some relief.
After all, babies can be a lot of work, and we all just need a nap to last more than 30 minutes (or at least some peace and quiet).
Blackout curtains, essential oils and sound machines are among the most popular options to turn to for a baby in need of some kind of sleep aid.
Blackout curtains are proven to have a positive effect on baby’s ability to fall asleep more easily and sleep longer, but are also not for every baby.
So should you put blackout curtain in a nursery?
Your baby is unique, but all babies have one thing in common: bottle-fed or breastfed, your baby’s gotta eat.
Not only does your baby have to eat, but your baby has to eat a lot, all day and night!
Even though you love your little one to pieces, you’re also looking for any shortcuts to take care of them so you don’t wear yourself out.
One idea you may have seen around the internet is to install a mini fridge in your nursery. Keeping milk on hand right next to where the baby sleeps seems like a great idea.
But is it a good idea to put a fridge or mini fridge in a nursery?
Overall, having a mini fridge in the nursery can be convenient for parents who need to store formula or breastmilk and want to keep it separate from the rest of the household food. It’s also a great place for mom and dad to keep their favorite snacks for late-night feedings and other time spent in the nursery!
The main downside is, of course, that even a mini fridge can be quite bulky and expensive. It’s also a hazard that your curious baby might get into as he or she gets older and more active.
There’s a lot to be said for just getting your kids out there and doing the things you love with them as soon as possible.
I’ll never forget the pride I felt in my three little boys as they hustled through an airport in a line behind my husband, each with his own Sesame Street roller bag and backpack.
They were five and under, so it was pretty cute, and at 9 pm at night after a long travel day, it was also impressive.
We’d worked our way up to that kind of preschool competence by getting them out a lot – to restaurants, pools, church, shopping, and games. It definitely wasn’t the easy way to go at the time; often I would have rather stayed home, but it paid off over the long haul.
One big challenge a lot of parents aren’t sure if they should tackle (and how) is a pro or college football game.
Should you take your kids, babies, or toddlers to a football game? Here’s a complete guide.
I love taking my kids to the aquarium.
It’s so fun to introduce children to new things, especially new living things. Their excitement and enthusiasm are contagious.
The low lighting, the huge tanks, the bizarre creatures – it was all pretty awe-inspiring for my twin boys and their brother, who was less than two years older.
Kids tend to behave better when they’re in awe of something and make less noise than usual, so it was generally a pleasant visit for me as well as them.
For these reasons and more, an aquarium visit can be one of the highlights of the year, and preparing ahead of your visit will make it even better.
Before you go: here’s a complete guide to visiting the aquarium with babies, toddlers, and older kids.
Need something fun and different to do this summer (or any season)? Why not give your local zoo a visit?
The zoo is a place to see your favorite critters, of course, but it’s also a place to discover the world, as most zoos have animals from the furthest corners of the earth.
Plus, even the adults in your crew will enjoy themselves and learn some new things, too!
But before you go: here’s a complete guide to visiting the zoo with babies, toddlers, and older kids.
It literally just happened to me.
Or, it almost did.
I had just finished grabbing a bite to eat in the kitchen, and I went to open the bedroom door.
And it wouldn’t open.
No doubt my 3-year-old had (accidentally? Or not…) pushed the lock from the inside.
Thankfully, she wasn’t home, and she wasn’t stuck inside. But it felt eerily like a close call. She could have easily locked herself in there!
So what do you do when your toddler locks him or herself in a room? And how can you prevent your child from locking doors?
Let me hit you with a common dilemma…
You’ve got a baby on the way and you’re looking to buy a new crib.
But maybe you just don’t have the space…
… or the budget …
… or you just don’t feel like putting it together!
Or maybe you just want something a little more portable.
A lot of parents wind up wondering if it’s okay to use a pack ‘n play instead of a crib, and what the differences are between a crib vs a pack ‘n play.
Babies are like little incomplete humans.
Sure, all the major parts are there, but there’s a lot of stuff missing.
They don’t have a lot of hair. They can’t walk. And they’re just figuring out how to breathe on their own.
One thing there seems to be some confusion about when it comes to what babies are born without… is kneecaps.
Do babies have kneecaps? Are babies born without kneecaps?
