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BobTheBabyGuy

  1. Sun Safety: Sun hats with wide brims and flaps, long sleeved shirts, sun rompers and swim bodysuits provide good coverage. 1 minute ago via web
  2. If you are concerned that baby is not getting enough milk, don't hesitate to contact your pediatrician. 15 minutes ago via web
  3. Baby Sleep Problem? Make sure that they are getting lots of outdoor exercise during the day. 21 minutes ago via web
  4. Travel Tip: Travel early when baby is fresh awake or late when baby will sleep. 27 minutes ago via web
  5. Flight Tip: If you don't want to carry your child in your lap, many airlines offer a discount for children under 2. 32 minutes ago via web
  6. Flight Tip: The biggest thing I would do (for both of you) is make sure that YOU get plenty of fluids. 43 minutes ago via web
  7. Baby Talk: Long drives in the car might make me queasy. Bring along a bucket on road trips and keep it within reach to avoid icky messes. about 1 hour ago via web
  8. Baby Talk: I will probably not sleep as well on vacation as I do at home. about 1 hour ago via web
  9. Flight Sleep Tip: Singing quietly or playing restful music through headphones may aid sleep. about 1 hour ago via web
  10. All child care facilities and preschools should follow meal patterns established by the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). about 1 hour ago via web
  11. On Jet Lag: The jet lag will work itself out eventually, but get lots fresh air and sunlight if possible. about 2 hours ago via web
  12. Baby Photo Tip: If they show face expressions like laughter or tears, capture those. about 2 hours ago via web
  13. Flight Tip: Pay new attention to the safety briefing, for you are handling precious cargo and want to be prepared for all circumstances. about 2 hours ago via web
  14. Flight Tip: You might want to allow a few days to settle into local time before returning to work on your next trip. about 2 hours ago via web
  15. Flight Tip: Extremely long flight? It might behoove you to buy an extra seat for the baby. about 17 hours ago via web
  16. Travel Tip: Bring lots of large zippable plastic bags. They are good for food, but most of all they are good for baby blowout. about 17 hours ago via web
  17. Sun Safety: Covering up the skin with clothing is one of the most effective ways of protecting the sensitive skin of babies and toddlers. about 17 hours ago via web
  18. Flight Tip: Before you get on the plane, ask the gate agent if you can arrange to have an empty seat in your row. about 17 hours ago via web
  19. Travel Tip: Travel early when baby is fresh awake or late when baby will sleep. about 18 hours ago via web
  20. You can try Benedryl to help children sleep on flights, but it makes some children hyper - the absolute opposite effect wanted. about 18 hours ago via web