2 mins read

Infant Group Activities

If you are hosting a play date with all your mommy friends and their babies, plan some group activities for everyone. Although infants are still just learning to be mobile and interactive, you can set up activities that will entertain both the kids and moms. Keep in mind that most activities will require direct mommy supervision.

3 mins read

Yoga Ball Exercises for Women

Yoga balls, also called fitness or stability balls, are large, inflatable balls that help you improve your balance while working your abdominal, back and pelvic — or core — muscles. A variety of standard exercises can be made more challenging by performing them on a yoga ball. Make sure you get a ball that is the right size for your height. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle when you sit on the ball, according to MayoClinic.com.

3 mins read

Infants & Pet Allergies

Sometimes, infants and pets just don’t mix. When they do mix, your infant may have an allergic reaction. Any type of pet — dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, cats — can cause an allergic reaction in an infant or a toddler. It can be difficult to determine whether your infant is having a seasonal allergy or is allergic to your pet. If your baby has symptoms year-round, that usually means an allergy to dust mites, mold or Fido.

2 mins read

How to Potty Train in One Weekend

That’s it. You’ve had enough of changing poopy diapers and hauling a change of diapers and wipes with you wherever you go. If you are sick of all the diapers filling your trash cans, it might be time for a weekend toilet training. This immediate intervention will launch your family into a diaper-free world by quickly introducing the concept to your child. Just be aware, you will now be at the toilet demands of a toddler.