Infants & Toddlers


Feature Writer: Rachel Lister
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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.

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Homemade Infant Oatmeal

In: Infants & Toddlers (general)

Homemade infant cereal is simple to make and has not been through all the extra processing of store bought cereal. more...

Preventing Diaper Rash

In: Infant & Toddler Health

Prevent diaper rash before it happens by incorporating a few simple techniques into your daily routine. more...

Budding Family Sibling Books

In: Infants & Toddlers (general)

Becoming a big brother or sister can be a difficult time in a child's life. Creating a Big Brother or Big Sister book can help make the transition a little less scary. more...

Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Food?

In: Infant Toddler Development

Don't rush the introduction of solid foods. Know the signs that your baby is ready to add something more to his diet. more...

Homemade Infant Applesauce

In: Infant & Toddler Health

Making your own baby food is simple and provides nutritious food for your infant. more...

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May 7, 2008

Educational Toddler Toys

Quality educational toys for toddlers do not require batteries.


Play is such a huge part of a young child's life. Toddlers learn primarily through play so a trip to the toy store is much more than simply fun and games. Educational Toys can help toddlers develop social skills, learn how the world around them works, and build a foundation for formal education later on. When my son was first born I was reluctant to expose him to any television at all. As he got older, and had a greater need to be entertained, I gave in and let him watch some of the Baby Einstein videos. Even though he was watching T.V., I was at least confident that he was getting some stimulation at the same time.

Every time I go to the store I see more and more electronics marketed to toddlers. Toddler Toys do not have to talk or have a lot of moving parts. In general, the simplest toys are often the best because they encourage toddlers to use their imagination. I stay away from most toys that do all the work for my toddler. Some toys don't require toddlers to do anything more than sit and watch. I'm a big fan of nearly any kind of blocks, and pretend play items such as, dolls, toy food, trains, cars, little people, and play housekeeping items. Toddlers don't often make a distinction between boy toys and girl toys. My sons enjoy playing with their toy kitchen just as much as any of their female friends. Quality play time allows toddlers to interact with their toys and imitate the behaviors that they see everyday.

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