Toddler Tip of the Day

Give your kids their own budget. Spending their own money on small, thoughtful gifts helps children to understand buying
From: Today’s Parent.com

Take an inventory of potential hazards you have in your home after decorating and pay special attention to electrical decorations. Christmas lights hung or strung across a wall or window are no exception. These may be low enough for a small child to grab before you can notice.
From: iVillage.com

The holidays are a great time to introduce new DVD’s and CD’s to your toddlers. Yes, Elmo has a decent Christmas DVD. It’s a nice change to the other two Elmo movies they watch every day.
From: ezinearticles.com

Do not leave children unsupervised around any kind of electrical lighting or open flame.
From: iVillage.com

Don’t leave dreidles where children under age three can find them and choke on them. And make sure that any “gelt” you offer is safe for your children to eat
From: BabiesToday.com

Frying latkes on the stove? Turn pan handles in, and don’t let your toddler get too close — hot oil can spatter.
From: HealthSciencesCenter.com

Make sure to keep your Hanukkah menorah on a high surface, and not too close to the edge of a table. Never leave a child alone in a room with lit candles.
From: BabiesToday.com