Tag Archives: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby, baby car seat, car seat, car seat safety, car seat tips, infant car seat, Keeping Your Baby Safe, rear facing, rear-facing car seats, toddler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 4 Comments

Teething

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

It’s funny how certain memories in my life come flooding back when I hear other parents talk about the same situation that not all that long ago was my reality. I have two words for you…teething baby (dun, dun duhhh).

Posted in Babies, Breastfeeding Your Baby, Breastfeeding Your Child, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged baby teeth, Dental, Dental care, dental health, infants, medicine, Physical Health, rash on face, red gums, teeth, Teething, teething necklaces, teething rings, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tooth | 6 Comments

Oatmeal Goo & the Dreaded Temper Tantrum

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Karen Hay, RN

How do you feel? Sometimes you can see it coming, but sometimes it will hit when you least expect it. It can strike anywhere. You could be at home, in the car, at the store, at grandma’s, in the playgroup… … Continue reading →