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Infants & Toddlers Feature Writer: Jenni Potter

Parenting infants and toddlers can be an adventure whether you are a stay at home mom, a work at home mom, or a working mother. Mothers of infants and toddlers juggle laundry, diapers, home and work responsibilities. We are here to make your job just a little bit easier.

You will find everything from games to play with your baby to dealing with toddler temper tantrums, breastfeeding after returning to work, and finding the perfect daycare for your infant or toddler. We have ideas that will help you find the best toys for your baby and keep your sanity as you try to balance your new responsibilities.

Read articles and blog entries about the challenges and joys of parenting an infant or toddler. Join in on a discussion to share your experiences and ideas with other parents of infants and toddlers.


Feature Writer Articles in Infants & Toddlers

Hidden Salt in Toddler Meals
Pre-packaged and processed foods aimed at toddlers may contain too much salt, health campaigners have warned parents.
Can Eating Oats Early Reduce Infant Asthma?
Finnish scientists claim introducing oats before five months can reduce the risk of asthma, but experts say babies should be exclusively breastfed until six months old.
Breastfeeding and Intelligence
Parents are inundated with information on the benefits of breastfeeding. But is it true that breastfed babies are smarter? A new study says other factors are key to IQ.
Encouraging Toddlers to Try New Tastes
Dealing with a fussy eater is a problem faced by many parents. But new research shows that images of food can help encourage toddlers to try new tastes.
Hair Straighteners Burn Risk to Toddlers
Parents are being urged to keep hair straighteners out of the reach of young children as reports of serious burns cases involving the popular beauty gadget increase.


Contributing Articles in Infants & Toddlers

Separation Anxiety in Children
Separation anxiety in children is a normal part of development but in some cases can become a disorder that needs professional intervention.
Bathing Baby
Wrinkle-free, rosy and pink, a baby's skin is the envy of adults worldwide. But how clean does a baby really need to be?
Potty Training Tricks for Boys
Tips and tricks to reduce parent stress and help boys learn to potty train. Sitting down or standing up is always debated. Here's the answer.
Shakespearean Baby Names
Looking for an interesting baby name with a little history? This list goes beyond the obvious Romeo and Juliet and exposes some of the beautiful names Shakespeare used.
Cost Difference of Cloth Diapers Vs Disposable
Babies average 70 diapers a week. Cloth diapers are more eco-friendly, but with the state of the economy, are cloth less expensive than disposable diapers?
Baby Names for Girls Beginning With the Letter R
Need a beautiful name for a little baby girl? Parents looking for the perfect "R" name for their baby girl will find it here.
Teaching Toddlers to Sort Shapes
Having a toddler sort objects helps to develop critical thinking skills and encourages early mathematical thinking. Shape sorters can be used to teach these skills.
Naturally Prevent Diaper Rash in Infants
There are many steps of precaution to take in preventing diaper rash in babies, but the cheapest and most effective way is exposing the area to air!
Homemade Baby Foods Made Simple
Preparing homemade baby foods is surprisingly easy. Parents can offer baby a nutritious and delicious alternative to store-bought baby food while saving money too.
Baby Names for Girls Beginning With the Letter Q
A special little girl deserves a special name. How about one that starts with a "Q". Finding a "Q" name for a baby girl can be tough, but here are a few great choices.
Popular Baby Names 2009
What names were hot this past year? New parents need inspirations naming their babies? Find out which names were hot in 2009.
Baby Name Websites
The Internet offers a lot of unique baby naming websites and search engines.
Chinese New Year 2010 – Year of the Golden Tiger
Expectant mothers are in for a wild ride with baby Tiger on the way. Children born under this sign are brave and charming but can also be temperamental and rebellious.
Toddler Discipline
The two-year-old screaming in the check-out line. The child hurling a bowl of oatmeal across the kitchen. Here are some strategies for setting limits with toddlers.
Baby Names for Girls Beginning With the Letter P
Narrowing down choices for a baby name can be difficult, but if parents are looking for a "P" name for their baby girl, this condensed list should help.

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