Toddler Tip of the Day http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress From Lil' Fingers Storybooks, Games and Activities Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en Book Suggestion: 10 Fat Turkeys http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1029 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1029#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:06 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1029 10 Fat Turkeys counts down the 10 fat turkeys-great for the holidays. One by one, each turkey leaves the fence in a creative way.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1029 Eating out with your toddler http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1028 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1028#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:51 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1028 Carry a small plastic drop cloth for under baby’s chair, especially if you know that your chosen dining destination has nice rugs. Wait to shake until outside. Well outside.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1028 Hotel services for kids http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1027 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1027#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:01 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1027 When on vacation check out kid services at other hotels.

Just because you’re staying in one hotel doesn’t mean that you can’t visit another - especially if the other hotel has kids’ offerings.

Do some Googling or talk to your travel agent to check out competing hotels’ programs.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1027 Self feeding http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1026 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1026#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:54 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1026 Self-feeding can begin as early as six months, as soon as baby can pick up bits of mashed potato or banana, well-cooked thin carrot slices or baby peas, or similar soft foods.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1026 Setting up coloring for kids http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1025 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1025#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:59 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1025 Hang the paper on the wall (or a wall easel or kid’s floor easel ). On the floor, by the paper, place pillows, cushions, or mats.

Have the children stand on the soft surface to color. This will help the children with their balance.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1025 Air travel comfort for toddlers http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1024 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1024#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:26 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1024 Many parents find that bulkhead seating at the front of each section provides more comfort while traveling with a toddler.

These seats have no seating in front of them and allow for more leg room, ability to change the baby, and room to stand or play for the toddler.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1024 Providing high fiber to toddlers http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1023 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1023#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:00:08 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1023 Provide high fiber fruits such as apples, pears and prunes. Fruits are a painless way to add fiber to your toddler’s diet.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1023 Book Suggestion: Five Silly Turkeys http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1022 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1022#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:58 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1022 Toddlers will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun. Enjoy Five Silly Turkeys

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1022 Coloring on the floor http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1019 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1019#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:49 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1019 Have the children color on a large piece of paper on the floor on their hands and knees. This helps to strengthen the hips and shoulders as well as encourage the child to weight shift in to color.

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]]> http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=1019 A child’s routine http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1018 http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1018#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:57 +0000 admin http://lil-fingers.com/wordpress/?p=1018 Travel and guests can be expected to disrupt the child’s routine and make them more irritable. Reassurance and reestablishing routine in a calm way are the best responses to these situations.

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