What is it about bedtime that makes kids just want to stay up longer? The excuses fly when the lights go out. Jenni Buckley from BabyCenter explains why she can’t ignore these requests. Denying requests to go to the bathroom have not ended well in the past. She understands the need to have a fresh up of water. Sometimes her

Is your family always on the go? Highchairs take up a lot of space and are not convenient for outside the home. If you’re looking for something to take along to restaurants, the park, or someone else’s house, look no further than the Mountain Buggy Pod. This portable highchair clamps onto the side of the table for a sturdy support

’Tweaking’ pregnancy tests is becoming more and more popular. People take a photograph of a pregnancy test and adjust the brightness and contrast to find even the faintest of lines in hopes of detecting pregnancy earlier. How accurate is this method? While tweaking has to potential to reveal early pregnancies, the hormone hCG in pregnancy tests detects extremely low levels

Blogger Melissa Willet recently read a post on Scary Mommy suggesting that parents are afraid to take their kids to restaurants for fear of offending other customers, and she doesn’t agree. Why should parents feel like they’re being shamed for having a family meal in public? Willet asserts that parents aren’t trying to detract from anyone else’s dining experience by

A credit union in China has recently announced a new policy regarding pregnant employees. Female employees who are married and have been with the company for at least one year are eligible to apply for a place on the birth planning schedule. If a pregnancy occurs outside of the approved timeframe, the employee is denied their year-end bonus, lose a

Diaper rash is a common and miserable issue with children. Each child seems to have different triggers and be affected in different ways. Some of the most common causes are excessive wetness, an allergy to the diaper itself, a change in diet, or a reaction to antibiotics. Recommended treatments include more frequent changing, wiping with a wet towel rather than

Make sure all your bases are covered with these safety tips for the summer. Babies have very sensitive skin—their skin is even sensitive to sunscreen. Cover babies’ skin with clothing, hats, and umbrellas as much as possible. Keep your baby within arm’s reach at the pool and be sure any floatation devices are safe. Tuck pant legs into socks to