Small Shoe Organizer for Baby Essentials
Keep a small hanging organizer near the changing area for those everyday baby essentials like diapers, wipes, pacifiers, socks, hats, brush, bows/clips, nail clippers, etc. Any kind works, but the clear pouches make it easier to see the contents and lessen digging time.
What Can I Use as a Bed for a Visiting Infant?
My niece is coming to visit me for a few months and she has a newborn baby (1 month old). What can we use for a bed or should I just buy a bassinet?
My husband and I had our first child while he was (and is) still in school. We chose to make our own baby food. This was no small task, given that I work full time and he goes to school full time. But it was worth it!
My infant granddaughter has a hacking cough. I have heard that Karo syrup works well, but I do not know how much to give, any suggestions?
Salt and sugar are never needed when making baby food. Omit these items, preferably at all times, in your baby's everyday meals! Other spices such as cinnamon, garlic powder, pepper etc. may be introduced as early as 7 months with your pediatricians consult
Keeping Baby's Legs in the Crib
I am having problems keep my baby's legs in the crib, what can we do?
Wear Cotton Gloves When Washing Baby
Bathing a baby can be a slippery time. To get a better hold on the baby get a pair of cotton gloves. Sometimes you can get them at the Dollar Tree. They are very lightweight and you can use as a washcloth.
I never believed in baby food that was made somewhere and not fresh, so I made my own. Then, I made them for the Grand-kids. I think I am done!
Treating an Infant With a Stuffy Nose
I need homemade cold remedies for a 3 month old baby.
Reuse Spice Bottles for Baby Powder
I use empty plastic spice containers to hold baby powder. Works great.
Use Hot Water Bottle in Baby Bath
The next time you give baby a tub bath, partially fill a hot water bottle with lukewarm water and place it in the bottom of the tub for him to sit on. Baby will enjoy the event in greater safety and comfort.
Don't buy diaper rash treatments when you can make this for much less money! Mix 1/4 cup Vaseline with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch. This works so well, you'll NEVER go back!
My nephew is suffering from severe dry skin and baby acne. The doctor has recommended a few things. 1) Stop using Aveeno baby soap and use Dove soap. 2) Use Aquaphor lotion on his skin. 3) Wash all of our clothes in his detergent.
I am breastfeeding my 9 month old and was not planning on weening until after 12 months of age. The problem is, I am 16 weeks pregnant and either the taste of my breast milk has changed and/or I am not producing enough milk anymore.
Cut the paper towel in half and and remove the inner cardboard. Mix your liquid ingredients in container and place one of the paper towel halves inside, cut side down.
Now that I am through with diapers, I will share one tip. I couldn't always run stinky diapers to the trash outside, so I bought doggy poop bags (the kind you take with you on a walk to clean up after your dog).
How Do Infants Develop a Fever After Receiving Polio Vaccine?
My little baby is just 4 months old. Recently the doctor gave her polio drops for better health. Then she got a fever of 102 degrees. I just visited doctor today once again and she got treated. Thanks to God she is 50% OK. regarding her health.
Is It Safe for a Baby to Sleep on Its Side?
I would like to ask if my baby who is 6 months old should sleep on his side. Is there any problem if he sleeps on his side?
Save Newspaper With Birth Announcement
When a new baby is born in the family, keep the local newspaper that the announcement appears in. Hopefully, this will occur the same day the baby is born. Sometimes the announcements are the next day, depending on the time of birth.
Use Back Sack as a Backpack Organizer
I recently found an ingenious use for a drawstring back sack - a backpack organizer! I use a large backpack as a diaper bag then put one diaper, changing pad, wipes, and bib into the smaller drawstring back sack. I put the back sack into the backpack.
Green Baby Facts: Raising a Healthy Baby and Planet Together
When I was a mother to be, there was not a whole lot of choices out there for anything that was green. We had glass bottles and cloth diapers which are two big green choices but most mothers readily jumped on the Pampers bandwagon because they were easy and convenient.
Tips for Saving Money on Baby Food as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Tips for saving money on baby clothing as posted from the ThriftyFun community. Don't be afraid of hand-me downs. If someone offers you hand-me downs, take them! Go through them and whatever you don't want or can't use, give away to someone who can.
With so many new mothers facing hard times these days and with all the new gadgets and gear out there, I thought I would give a basic list as to what is really needed for your new baby and what is just plain fluff that you probably won't use.
