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Exploring the outdoors with baby

By Vicki Clinebell on Oct 5, 2012
Share the excitement of new sights, smells and sounds with your baby on nature explorations.
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Artsy mama, interrupted

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jun 21, 2012

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Artsy mama with no time to indulge your creativity? Here are projects that will satisfy your need to create and appease your...
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How to prep your house for a kid-friendly party

By Christina Holt on May 3, 2012

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With warmer weather, summer break and birthday parties galore, chances are you will be hosting a few parties at your home this...
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8 Developmental baby games

By Michelle Maffei on Mar 7, 2012

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Throughout the first year of your child's life, playing educational learning games with your baby not only helps you bond, but can...
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What makes a great baby toy?

By Christy Pogorelac on Jan 24, 2012
The amount of baby toys and baby toy brands available on the market can be overwhelming to the savviest of shoppers. As a parent,...
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Target recalls children's frog masks

By Kori Ellis on Oct 21, 2011

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Target is recalling 3,400 children's frog masks. The plush green masks lack proper ventilation and can present a suffocation hazard...
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10 Playtime activities with an infant

By Beth Feldman on Jul 14, 2011

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While you may think that your day as a new mom will be occupied by feeding, sleeping and diaper changing, there are moments...
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The importance of playtime for your little one: The first year

By Kim Grundy on Apr 20, 2011

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You ensure your baby is securely buckled up into his carseat for the half-hour drive to go shopping. You give him plenty of treats...
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Your baby's first outdoor experiences

By Monica Beyer on Apr 7, 2011

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Spring is here, summer will follow soon enough and you're eager to burst the bonds of winter and explore nature with your new baby....
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5 Top soothers for fussy babies

By Kori Ellis on Feb 2, 2011

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There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to calm a fussy baby. Consider one of these baby soothers to help your baby...
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4 Ways to combine playtime with a workout

By Beth Feldman on Apr 29, 2010

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Let's face it, it's tough to work off those last few (or a few more) pounds that hang around after you lose most of the baby weight....
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A mom's favorite toys for babies

By Beth Feldman on Apr 7, 2010

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The ages and stages of a baby are something I’ll never forget -- even now, as my kids approach their tween years (yikes!). Nothing...
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Baby shower and registry checklist

By Melissa Chapman on Dec 29, 2009

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That first visit to register at the baby superstore can be overwhelming. With all those aisles full of strollers, blankets, toys,...
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Choosing baby toys

By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Oct 2, 2008
With all the choices out there, picking out toys for your tot can become overwhelming. It's likely that you hear conflicting advice...
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Top educational toys for toddlers

By Kori Ellis on Jun 25, 2008

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Provide your toddler with toys that are fun and educational too. These top learning toys for toddlers -- and even many special-needs...
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Safer toys are necessary

By Sarah W. Caron on May 22, 2008
Last summer, I took my son as a special treat to the toy store and let him choose an item. He went with an extra-loud,...