The last time I posted about things I wish I knew before becoming a parent. Today, I want to blog about the benefits that come after you’re a parent. (And believe me, none of them include money!) Here are 10 great things about being a parent:
Most of the crappy stuff will pass. As in, kids not sleeping through the night, tantrums, and potty training (so they tell me). They all learn and go on to the next impossible stumbling block, and then you’re laughing and saying things like... Read Full Story
Evangeline had her 18 month check up yesterday. She is 34 inches tall. That is in the 96 th percentile. The doctor says that at 2 she will probably be off the charts. She only weighs 23 pounds. He was glad she gained since last time. She is doing really good. He said she is above average with her speech and walking. She still takes the bottle and binkie , which he was not happy about. I am working on it. I insisted she was doing very well getting off of both of them. However, while we were... Read Full Story
On November 23, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada issued the largest recall of 2.1 million drop-side baby cribs made by Stork Craft between January 1993 and October 2009 following reports of the suffocation deaths of four children. This is the largest crib recall in U.S. history and the second Stork Craft crib recall this year .
Please read the Official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall notice to determine if you own a... Read Full Story
Being a parent yourself is never so easy. You’re thinking of many things of raising your child or children. You never want to have mistakes on teaching them new things and explaining to them what they still really don’t know on this spinning world.
Yet, being a parent is a wonderful experience, from bearing your child from fetus to growing pains in the a$$. You also learn from them and it’s never been an ending experience. Until you’re a grandparent, and that’s a different story.
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A three year old toddler in San Antonio, Texas fell out of a window and landed 3 storys down. Her current condition is unknown. Where were the parents? Hope this little girl is ok. Read Full Story
New organic waterless hand cleaner that removes fish odors, bacteria, and moisturizes skin. Non-alcohol based and is perfect for restaurants, fishermen, and also to carry in handbags for women.From mycleaningproducts.com Read Full Story
BC reader Amanda requested a post on backpack diaper bag bargains. My pleasure, Amanda!
First, a few shopping tips:
Backpack diaper bags are great for hands-free travel, but they tend to be smaller than conventional bags. Make sure the bag you choose will hold everything you need to take along.
Before you shop for a backpack diaper bag, I suggest looking at a book bag / gym bag style backpack you may already have to see if it could be repurposed as a diaper bag. They often have lots... Read Full Story
A technique that has been around for many years is recently gaining popularity among parents - it's called Elimination Communication, or "infant potty training." It helps parents teach babies as young as 7 months old how to use a potty instead of a diaper. A key part of the method is to teach the baby a verbal cue, such as "sssssss-sssss." When whispered into the ear, the infant is conditioned to release their bladder. The infants themselves are not necessarily "trained." Instead, parents get... Read Full Story
Stylish and sassy, each MicroPod keeps three (3) 600ml plastic water bottles out of landfill. Designed for both quick trips with a child or long flights, all the organizational touches make this a gem of a traveling companion.Sleek lines form 3 distinct storage areas. The main compartment contains enough room for the included wipe case and changing cloth as well as 2 diapers. The fully fleece-lined exterior pocket protects your sunglasses, cell phone or iPod from scratches. The Re-Run... Read Full Story
