Earlier, whenever I heard the phrase ‘sleep like a baby’, an image of a cherubic baby used to pop into my mind. A little baby, dressed in a sleep suit, covered with a blanket and sleeping peacefully as if angels were watching over him. That is, till I became a Mom. ‘Wake’ like a baby!…Read More
What to Pack for Daycare (for Babies and Toddlers)
For most Moms, tackling the food problem is the biggest challenge when sending their child to daycare. Since we’ve already handled that problem for both babies and toddlers, let’s look at the next task – what to pack for daycare! With all the responsibilities Moms already have, the last thing they want is an empty…Read More
10 Steps for Weaning from a Bottle to a Sippy Cup
John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life.” And no one knows this better than a parent!! No sooner have we gotten used to the breastfeeding routine that it’s time to introduce solids. Just as we get the hang of purees, it’s time to start finger foods! Change is a daily recurrence in…Read More
20 Super Simple Nature Activities for Toddlers
“Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower” – Hans Christian Anderson Anderson was right, wasn’t he? We all need these things, and we probably have a little flower of our own blossoming in our home!! But does that little flower know of all the other wonders of nature that…Read More
How to Wean a Breastfeeding Toddler Gently
Breastfeeding is one of the most discussed topics of motherhood and also one of the most controversial! Every mother’s breastfeeding journey is unique, with it’s own particular set of challenges and joys. And when this journey ends, it entails mixed emotions. This is especially true for the many Moms who are nursing toddlers, since they’ve…Read More
20 Chicken Recipes for Toddlers
We’ve recently been having many requests for chicken recipes for toddlers and we decided to oblige everyone who asked with a full blog post on chicken recipes for toddlers! If you are yet to introduce chicken to your little one, check out our post on when you can introduce meat and fish in your baby’s…Read More
Home Remedies for Indigestion in Kids
When you have little kids at home, one of the roles you play is that of nurse/doctor – kids have so many complaints! The most common of these are probably related to tummy woes, caused by an upset stomach. Of these constipation and diarrhea get a lot of attention and advice, but there’s another tummy…Read More
Potty Training 101: Step by Step Guide to Potty Training
In our previous posts, we talked about when to start potty training your child and how to introduce your child to potty training along with a collection of potty books for toddlers. Once you and your toddler have been sufficiently introduced to the potty training process, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down…Read More
12 Best Potty Training Books for Toddlers
When you’re getting ready to start potty training your toddler, it’s a good idea to get a small potty training basket ready for him – with books, reward stickers, new undies etc. It’ll get him all excited to start the process, especially if you let him know that you’ll get him more books and things…Read More
Potty Training 101: When to Start Potty Training
Babies are amazing creatures. Sure, they’re adorable and their smiles can melt the hardest hearts, but looking at the rate at which they grow during their first year, you have to admit they’re pretty incredible! Most babies follow a top-down pattern of development – head and neck muscles (3 months), hands and arms (6 months), torso…Read More