For the month of September, Mum Mum’s will be focusing our attention on the safety of the products that your child comes into contact with everyday. We’ve already discussed choosing healthy baby and toddler foods, but what about non-food items? How do parents go about becoming child safety savvy? Here are 7 tips for shopping for safe baby and toddler products: (more…)
Archive for August, 2010
How to Choose Safe Baby and Toddler Products
Monday, August 30th, 2010Healthy Toddler Snacks
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Is your child too busy playing to stop and eat? When he does slow down for a snack, does he take only 2 bites and race back to what he was doing? If you answered yes to these questions, you are probably the parent of a toddler. With such erratic eating habits, it is important you provide healthy, nutritious snacks for your toddler.
For Infant Sleep, Receptiveness is More Important than Routine
Sunday, August 15th, 2010Sleep: the one thing constantly on the minds of new parents; of course with good reason. Establishing a sleep schedule is imperative if anyone in the house is to get some sleep once the new baby arrives. The best way to go about ensuring a good night’s sleep? That has been a widely debated subject still without a ‘best practice’ conclusion. However, parental receptiveness may be more poignant than a nighttime routine, according to a new study. (more…)
Study Finds Probiotic Use in Mothers Limits Eczema in their Babies
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Eczema is a common term which includes a variety of different skin conditions. Lots of kids develop some form of eczema in early childhood yet many will eventually outgrow the condition. Eczema in infants is typically dry, itchy skin which can develop anywhere on their bodies. Typically, eczema is treatable but nonetheless pretty uncomfortable for a baby. What if mothers could help prevent it from even ocurring? A new study reveals expecting mums may be able to parlay the condition before a baby is even born. (more…)
Useful Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Republished from AboutKidsHealth, an online resource provided by the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children.
Traveling with a baby this summer? The key to successful traveling with a baby is preparation. Here are some useful tips to consider when traveling with your baby.
