After a seasonal illness like the cold or flu has made the rounds in your home, it's important that you clean and disinfect your children's toys to reduce the risk of reinfection. Germs can live on the hard surfaces of your child's toys, and,...
You wash your baby's clothes and bedding, and you disinfect the counters and floors, but you may be forgetting about those objects children touch most often. Toys can transfer dirt and germs to your toddler and to other children, so it's important...
Baby chew toys are designed to stimulate and entertain your baby by encouraging their natural tendency to put everything in their mouths. If your baby plays with chew toys, you will want to make sure that you clean them on a regular basis to...
As a parent, you want baby’s environment to be clean and sanitary. According to KidsHealth from Nemours, germs are “...microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa that can cause disease.” Your child’s stroller and...
Your baby is learning when she is playing with her toys, says Kids Health. There are many toys on the market that are created for babies. As a parent, it is your job to determine which toys are safe and age-appropriate for your little one. Kids...
Playtime isn't just about having fun. When babies play, they learn about themselves and the world around them, and their interactions with toys, books and people help support social, cognitive, emotional and physical growth, reports BabyCenter....
Newborns lack head control because their neck muscles are fairly weak. Parents need to support a newborn's head when he is being held and must use special inserts in car seats and strollers. However, infants gradually gain the ability to hold...
Your baby will grow rapidly from birth to 18 months. The right toys help his development by encouraging new skills just as he is ready to learn them. He learns to get active, crawl, walk, develop language skills, build on his intelligence and...
For your baby to walk he must have strong muscles, adequate balance and be able to stand upright. When he becomes able to sit up, you can introduce toys to strengthen his leg muscles, develop his balance and encourage him to stand. These toys'...
Infant toys stimulate your baby's senses, amuse her and serve as a source of comfort. They also carry germs, which means that you must sanitize infant toys---especially the ones your baby puts in his mouth. According to the Kansas Department of...
Your baby will hit many milestones during his first year as he slowly changes from a newborn into a toddler. While you can not speed up his growth, there are things that you can do to foster his development and to help him to reach these...
Motor development refers to progress in skills involving physical strength, movement and control. It includes fine motor skills that involve the hands, and gross motor skills that involve the entire body. According to social worker, Angela Oswalt,...
Most babies will go through a stage when they insist on being held and do not want to be put down. This can happen in a baby's early months, when he is adjusting to the world around him, or between 12 to18 months, which is a peak time for...
Babies cry because it is their only way of communication. Trying to figure out how to soothe a crying baby can be a very frustrating task. There are some basic things that a baby needs to keep her happy and healthy. It will take a lot of patience...
Having a baby brings many new concerns into the lives of parents. One concern that many parents have is how to safely and effectively clean baby supplies. Healthy Children encourages parents to give their house a good cleaning but to avoid...
Every parent expects to hear their newborn cry from time to time, but a suddenly inconsolable baby can make even the most prepared parents panic. When your baby cries, she’s trying to tell you something; while you may not know exactly what...
When a new baby enters the world, friends and family invariably want to shower him with more toys, clothes and baubles than a tiny baby can possibly use. The gesture is sweet and well intentioned, but it can be depressing to think about all the...
The germs and dirt that collect on toys present a health risk to kids, in addition to making toys look old. Young children are particularly susceptible because they often place their toys and hands in their mouths. Regular cleaning reduces the...
As any grandparent can attest, babies grow up fast. But it's important to understand that with the rapid growth comes physical development. Babies are growing accustomed to their senses, which brings them new sensory stimuli daily. They are also...
Simple games such as peek-a-boo with mom and dad are key to a baby's normal development. "If play is the child's work, then toys are the child's tools," according to "Which Toy for Which Child: A Consumer's Guide for Selecting Suitable Toys," a...
When you have limited space and are expecting a baby, it can be discouraging to see pictures of lavish baby nurseries in magazines, knowing that you don't have the space for one. Even if you have a small apartment or home, you can use some...
Babies encounter new things every day, and these encounters contribute to their brain development. However, since a baby relies on his parents to care for him, they are responsible to helping foster this development in their baby's brain. A...
Your infant is constantly growing and changing. As a parent, you may marvel at each new developmental milestone she achieves. You may also wonder what you can do to help foster normal and healthy growth. By introducing a few tools that you...
Giving kids natural toys to play with is one good way to get children off to a healthy start. It is also an effective way to teach children about nature and the environment. Eco-friendly toys made from natural materials are usually produced...
Your infant will make incredible strides in growth and development in her first year of life. Social development is an important part of learning, and your baby will become more social around 4 months of age. As she gets older, your infant will...
Around age 4 months, many babies tire of their view of the floor and want to get upright and exercise their legs. Experts tend to frown upon the use of traditional non-stationary walkers, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatrician...
The birth of a baby requires the purchase of special furniture and supplies for the new arrival's nursery. The nursery can be decorated and furnished as elaborately or as inexpensively as the parents-to-be want. The few essential items that are...
Toys can help keep infants entertained and stimulated, and they can also help infants learn basic skills such as coordination and movement. Unfortunately, some toys pose a safety hazard for your children. Keep your kids safe by reviewing their...
If your baby drops his teether there are several ways to clean it. Learn more about how to clean baby teethers with tips from an expert on parenting infants in this free teething video.
A teething baby can be irritable from the pain caused by the teeth pushing through the gums. Learn how to relieve baby teething pain with tips from an expert on parenting infants in this free teething video.
There are many teethers on the market for relieving baby teething pain. Learn more about how to pick out and use baby teethers with tips from an expert on parenting infants in this free teething video.