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  • A better night sleep When my daughter was 6 months I realized she fell asleep quicker when I held her in my arms. But when I placed her in her crib she would start to cry.. Well I figured out that we wanted to be held, but that would be impossible.. so what I started to do was place my t-shirt or pj top in the crib and as long as my scent was near her she would go to sleep, probably thinking that I was near! Once she fell asleep I would remove the t-shirt and she would sleep comfortably through the night! Submitted By: Kelly Tellez(Added: 18-Jan-2001 Hits: 0 Rating: 7.95 Votes: 15) Rate It
  • A memorable first birthday tip For my children's first birthday I lay out a mat that would fit into a frame. I usually use an 8X10 but it really doesn't matter what size you use. When the guests arrive for the party they all write a special message to the birthday child. I then put their first birthday picture in it and hang it in their room. It's a very special keepsake!!! Submitted By: Vicky Moore(Added: 20-Mar-2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 9.00 Votes: 3) Rate It
  • A safe way to powder baby's bottoms. You should never shake the powder directly on baby’s bottom, they can inhale it and this is not safe. I found that if you put some powder in a plastic container with a lid you can take a pinch of it out and sprinkle it on baby's bottom. Most books do not recommend putting powder on newborns, but I found it helped to prevent the onset of a diaper rash. Just a little goes a long way. Submitted By: Jennifer Wood(Added: 26-Sep-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 4) Rate It
  • A snack to keep them busy I discovered this quite by accident. In a desperate attempt to get my cutiepie to stop screaming at a salad bar buffet restaurant, I gave him one of those cake ice-cream cones (empty of course). It lasted him a good 20 minutes and best of all it leaves no mess. The cone dissolved slowly as he gums it and as far as I can tell (having used this trick several more times) poses no choking hazard. I now keep a couple in my diaper bag at all times! Submitted By: Nancy(Added: 2-Oct-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 8.44 Votes: 9) Rate It
  • Another diaper rash tip My first daughter had terrible diaper rash when she was teething. I tried the mylanta trick, and it just didn't work for her at all. Only desitin with a lot of powder caked over it would help her bottom heal. My second daughter went through chemo-therapy for the first four months of her life. Her diarrhea was literally toxic. The only thing that worked for her was a product called Ilex. The hospital gave it to us. Then the pharmacy had to special order it. It is a petroleum paste that really sticks. You put it on thick and then coat it with petroleum jelly so it won't stick to the diaper. It worked like a charm and kept her bottom protected from the chemo. I still keep it on hand just waiting for more diaper rash now that she's teething. Submitted By: Karen Clarke(Added: 12-Jun-2002 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Babies in restaurants When we go out to a restaurant , we place an ice cube on the tray of our little guy, he spends a great deal of time pushing it around and watching it melt. We can enjoy our meal without him get restless quickly. Just be sure he doesn't get hold of it and choke on it! Usually its far too slippery to pick up -but best to be careful! Submitted By: Lisa(Added: 30-Jan-2001 Hits: 0 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 2) Rate It
  • babies not seeming satisfied with bottle If your baby doesnt seem satified with his or her bottles like they arent getting full put a teaspoon of kayro syrup in it s bottle \ this will also help. If your child is constipated to goes easier. Submitted By: wanda flanagan(Added: 18-Dec-2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 2.29 Votes: 7) Rate It
  • BABY + CURLY HAIR OH IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND WAS BLESSED TO HAVE A BABY WITH CURLY HAIR, I AM SURE AT TIMES YOU WANT TO PULL YOUR HAIR OUT,WITH KNOTS AND TANGLES. ONE THING MOM DID WITH ME (WHO ALSO HAS CURLY HAIR)IS BEFORE YOU TRY TO BRUSH THE BABIES HAIR IS PUT BABY LOTION. IT WILL MAKE IT 100% EASIYER TO GET THRU THE HAIR. YOU DO NOT WANT TO USED BABY OIL TOO MUCH. IT WILL DRY OUT YOUR BABY'S HAIR.YOU DO NOT WANT TO PUT MOUSE OR GELL INTO THE CHILD'S HAIR TO COMB IT IS IT KILL THE HAIR AND MAKE IT HAVE SPLIT ENDS. BABY OIL IS GOOD THOUGH IF THE BABY HAS CRADEL CAP. PUT IT ON THE AREA THAT HAS IT AND GET THE BABY COMB AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO COMB OUT 80% ON THE DEAD SKIN.. Submitted By: KARRY(Added: 1-Mar-2002 Hits: 0 Rating: 9.50 Votes: 2) Rate It
  • baby can't poop a heaping tablespoon f brown sugar into 4 ounces of warm water will get things moving again Submitted By: melanie(Added: 26-May-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 3.70 Votes: 10) Rate It
  • Baby Does Like to Sleep in Bed If you have trouble with your baby sleeping in his/her own bed, but they like to sleep in their car seat, try placing the car seat in the bed. They will become used to the bed's surroundings. Submitted By: Nikki(Added: 24-Apr-2001 Hits: 0 Rating: 5.50 Votes: 4) Rate It
  • Baby food on the floor no more All around the high chair is a growing pile of food spill over(throw over). I put a plastic tread mat down under and dump it as needed/wash & go again. Submitted By: sassy(Added: 6-Jul-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 1) Rate It
  • baby shoes My mom purchased those hard bottom shoes when I was a baby. I purchased shoes for my daughter when she was born and plenty of them which she wore for only a month and for show since infants dont walk. I recently had my son and waited until at least 9 mos and event then I only purchased what was on sale and to keep him from taking his socks off....otherwise his shoes stay nice and clean because I take them off at the front door. Submitted By: colette eason(Added: 29-Dec-2003 Hits: 0 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It
  • Baby Signs If you are not familiar with Baby Signs, check it out! Teaching your baby/toddler sign language is a terrific way to help them communicate long before they can communicate verbally. Submitted By: Laurel(Added: 30-May-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 8.71 Votes: 7) Rate It
  • Baby Wakes Up Through the Night Still ?! If your baby still wakes up through the night, set your alarm clock a few minutes before the time he/she usually wakes up. Wake them up, change them, feed them (if hungry), and play a little with them. Put them back to bed. Each night, set your alarm clock a few minutes later....slowly extending the time that they will wake up. It may take a few weeks, but it worked for me. Just be persistant and it will work ! Submitted By: Nikki(Added: 24-Apr-2001 Hits: 0 Rating: 1.00 Votes: 2) Rate It
  • Baby Wipes 1 1/2 C. hot tap water 2T baby oil 1T baby bath 1 roll paper towels(bounty rinse&reuse) Cut paper towels in half w/electric knife. Take out center tube. Put in container (find at Target). Pour above mixture over top. Put on cover. They work better than the leading brands, and smell great! Submitted By: Misty Malterud(Added: 29-May-2000 Hits: 0 Rating: 8.72 Votes: 7) Rate It

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