Toddler Tip of the Day

Activity: Make pudding art

dlumerman — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:30:38 +0000

Take vanilla pudding, separate it into a few different cups, add different food coloring to each cup. Then give tot a cookie sheet at the table with the cups of pudding in front of them for finger painting.

From: mamawantsthis.com

Offering new foods

dlumerman — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:29:54 +0000

Once your baby masters cereal, gradually introduce pureed meat, vegetables and fruits. Offer single-ingredient foods at first, and wait three to five days between each new food.

From: mayoclinic.com

Car seat placement

dlumerman — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:27:28 +0000

The safest place for your child’s car seat is the back seat, away from active air bags. If the car seat is placed in the front seat and the air bag inflates, it could hit the back of a rear-facing car seat.

From: mayoclinic.com

Potty training games

dlumerman — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:26:48 +0000

Turn potty training into a game! Put five Cheerios in the potty and tell boys to aim when peeing.

From: parents.com

Good sleep promotes good sleep

dlumerman — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:26:26 +0000

A lot of parents whose children do not sleep well at night mistakenly think it would be a good idea for them to give up naps. Instead, parents should try to institute a consistent nap routine.

From: phdinparenting.com

Stoping a tantrum

dlumerman — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:25:14 +0000

Stop a tantrum before it starts, parents need to be proactive and have realistic expectations of what a child can handle.

From: babyzone.com

Encouraging speech

dlumerman — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:24:24 +0000

Encourage a child’s speech by speaking directly to your child and allow her plenty of time for her to respond or speak back.

From: howkidsdevelop.com

Immunizations chart

dlumerman — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:23:35 +0000

Check out this chart of immunizations and possible side effects for tots to 3 years: Immunization schedule.

From: todays-mommy-baby-toddler-guide.com

Keep food servings small

dlumerman — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:21:27 +0000

Wondering how much to offer? Here’s a rule of thumb – or, rather, of hand. A young child’s stomach is approximately the size of his fist.

From: askdrsears.com

Crib dangers

dlumerman — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:20:26 +0000

Make sure the crib has no areas with gaps more than 2 inches so the child’s head cannot get stuck.

From: parentingtoddlers.com