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When is Baby Ready To Eat
When is your child old enough to feed himself? According to the website Kid’s Health, most children are ready to feed themselves by the time they are nine months old. At this age, children have most likely learned how to pick things up between their thumb and forefinger. Your little one will not be very [...]
Are Phthalates Safe For Your Baby?
A recent study, to be published in Pediatrics, found that baby shampoo, baby powder, and baby lotion contain phthalates. Phthalates are chemicals used to soften plastics and to enhance scents in many household products. Why is this important? Past studies indicate that phthalates affect male reproductive development when a fetus is exposed to the chemical [...]
What’s In A Name?
How do parents choose a name for their newborn? According to Access Hollywood, actress Halle Berry and boyfriend Gabriel Aubry waited until they were preparing to leave the hospital to give their daughter a name. Berry explained, “For us it was hard to name the most important person in our life until we met her.” [...]
Exploring The Outside
One of the best ways to educate your little one about the outside world is to let him explore it for himself. When your child is old enough to walk, letting him explore the outside is one of the best educational experiences he will have. But there are a few precautions to take when exposing [...]
