Petit Macaron at 16 months old started his very first swimming lessons at the YMCA. His mother had a phobia about losing in the water so she waited to start his lessons. There are 4 classes offered at the YMCA and depending age group. At 16 months old Petit was in the kipper class. He was one of the younger

You can read all those “what to expect with your new baby” books, get advice from other parents, go,to birthing classes, and catch up on the latest how to care for your baby blogs you want when the truth is you learn as you go. Not every birthing experience is the same, not every newborn is born like a robot

As summer is finally here people are spending more and more time outside. Camping, hiking, playing in the yard and more. With increased time outside comes and increased risk of a tick bite. Ticks spread terrible diseases and can cause something called tick paralysis. There are things you can do to protect your children from this. Wear light colored clothing,

Graco is recalling 25,000 my ride 65 car seats. Due to a manufacturer defect of the Individual harness restraint not meeting breaking strength requirements of the Federal Government, Graco will be replacing the parts needed for free. The owners of the affected car seats have multiple ways they can get into contact with someone about receiving a replacement part. Graco

Most parents who one guns, underestimate their kids ability to gain access to the guns. Guns are a leading cause of children under the age of 21 and many parents do not know that their children are even able to obtain their guns. There are a few steps a parent can take to properly secure guns from their kids. Start

America is notorious for its less-than-generous approach to maternity leave. The U.S. is one of just two countries from a recent 185-country study where new mothers aren’t guaranteed paid leave (Papua New Guinea is the other holdout). Without a national maternity leave mandate, most American women get little in the way of paid time off after the birth of a

Do you have trouble putting your little one to sleep? Well a nighttime routine may help solve this issue! Johnsons bedtime lavender baby wash and the bedtime app (which is totally free!) Will help your night routine go smoother and knock your little one, and you perhaps, right out! Three simple steps for your nighttime routine from the bedtime app

Vacations can be a great joy however packing can derail any possible joy. Some tips for making packing less tiresome include; renting baby gear at your destination(strollers and cribs), shipping larger or bulky items to your destination, using a backpack in lieu of a traditional diaper bag,don’t forget sunscreen, use whatever packing style works for you (i.e. rolling vs folding

The problem with parenting classes, however, is that there are many, MANY parenting styles out there. Who decides which one is the *right* one that should be taught? If the people teaching the course don’t really know what they’re talking about (and who’s going to determine if they do) they could create worse parents. Also, parenting classes could take away

Keep your sleeping child close by with the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper. Designed to make the first exhausting weeks of early parenthood a little more easier, this sleeper features an adjustable incline to ensure you child sleeps soundly. Keep your little dreamer safe, sound, and not too far from your bed with the SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper. Removable