Combatting allergy attacks

You can’t control everything that goes in toddler’s mouth. Be prepared for allergy plagued kids by having children’s antihistamines on hand.

Book Suggestion: Big Enough for a Bed

Big Enough for a Bed – Elmo is too big for a crib! He’s ready to sleep in a big kid’s bed! It may take a little while, but with his favorite snuggly blanket and his teddy bear David by his side, soon Elmo feels comfortable in his new bed.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Setbacks in potty training

There may be times during training when children accidentally go in their diapers or training pants. Try to pick up child’s spirits with encouragement that she will get better with practice.

Bubble activity

Hang a long length of craft paper on a fence or wall and mix a bit of food coloring into some bubble soap. Have the children make a picture by blowing bubbles onto the paper.

Getting organized

Create an easy-to-use and maintain bin system for toys. Take pic of each toy type and tape to the front of each corresponding bin.

Travel tip before boarding

Make your kids use the toilets before boarding the aircraft as they are spacious and much cleaner compared to the aircraft ones.

Why toddlers bite

Toddlers bite for a variety of reasons, including teething, inability to communicate and the desire for attention and typically stops by age 3, when the child learns to communicate feelings verbally.

Child gate safety tip

When safety proofing your house for toddlers, use a screw-mounted gate at the top and the bottom of a stairway. Never use pressure gates at the top of the stairs.

Book Suggestion: The Carrot Seed Board Book

The Carrot Seed Board Book is a timeless classic that has been known and loved by children and parents for years.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

Soothing a stuffy nose

Saline nose drops or spray provides immediate relief for a stuffy nose. They moisten membranes making it easier for your child to either blow their nose on their own.

How kids can get organized

Every night before a school day, have your kids put their backpack near the door you will use to exit the house in the morning.

Craft Idea: Paint with apples

Cut apple in half from the top down. Dip in paint and stamp apple shapes. Cut apple in half the other way to create a different shape stamp with a star in the center.

Unique Party Invitations

For unique party invitations buy bag of balloons. On each balloon write out all of the party information, seal them in envelopes with confetti & give out as invitations.

Millions with food allergies

If your child has a food allergy, they’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 5 million children in the US have a food allergy.

Recharging the parental battery

Being a parent of a toddler takes lots of time and energy. Make sure you have some time for yourself to do something you enjoy to recharge your batteries regularly.

Book Suggestion: Look, Look!

Look, Look! is a sturdy board book, full of high-contrast black-and-white cut-paper art perfect for staring at, is just the thing for the eyes of the youngest babies.

From: Lil’ Fingers Storybooks and Games

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Multivitamins

Don’t call multivitamins candy – this will have your toddler begging for more. The multi’s cartoon-character shapes are tempting enough without being told they’re a treat.

Allergies and family history

If one parent has allergies, your child has a 25% chance of having them.

When tantrums occur

Children are more likely to have tantrums when they are bored, tired, hungry, unwell or overwhelmed by events.

Antibiotics and colds

Don’t be tempted to push your doctor for antibiotics to treat the cold. Antibiotics won’t help and the overuse can cause resistance in the future.