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Baby sleeping with blue swaddle Swaddle your baby for a better, longer sleep

Swaddling, many parents swear by it. Is it the baby sleep solution you have been searching for? Let us get you up to speed on sleep technique known as swaddling. What is swaddling? Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a blanket tightly around your babies body. The cocoon effect of the snug fitting blanket can […]

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toddler in a crib How to Choose the Best Crib Rail Cover for Your Baby

Does your baby bite his crib like the baby in the picture above? If so, then your baby is likely going through the teething phase. A crib rail cover may be the very thing you need to keep both your baby and furniture safe from harm until the teething stage comes to an end. If […]

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girl cover her face with both hands How to discipline your child

Whether you like it or not you are going to have to learn how to effectively discipline your child. There is one important thing you must remember. Discipline and punishment are two very different things. Punishment only tells a child that he or she is bad. It does not tell a child what should be […]

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Set of crayons How to recycle old broken crayons into new crayons

Crayons are a great way for children to express their creativity. An unfortunate side effect of crayon use is that you will accumulate many pieces of broken crayon that are simply too small to use. So what can you do with these broken crayons? It may surprise you that you can create new crayons from […]

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The baby opened the Cabinet How to baby proof your cabinets

It never ceases to amaze me how much I take cabinets, drawers, and other storage areas for granted. Without them, my house would be a mess. The unusual thing is that some babies couldn’t care less about cabinets. To them whatever is hidden away simply does not compete with their awesome toys. You are probably […]

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baby sleeping on white cotton How to Choose the Best Crib Sheets for Your Baby

Comfortable crib sheets are important. Uncomfortable crib sheets can be the difference between your baby sleeping through the night and waking up restless. With so many different types and styles of sheets available it can be a difficult task to find the perfect crib sheet for your baby. Fortunately, I have done the hard work […]

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Baby is watching the nice view How to baby proof windows in your home

Unless you live in a cave your house will have windows. If you do live in a cave, then you should be protecting your family from bears rather than reading this guide. Windows are a problem, they attract your child by offering an awesome view of all the amazing things going on outside the house. […]

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How to Baby Proof Drawers: Keep Your Little Ones Safe How to Baby Proof Drawers: Keep Your Little Ones Safe

It never ceases to amaze me how much I take cabinets, drawers and other storage areas for granted. Without them, my house would be a mess. The unusual thing is that some babies couldn't care less about drawers. To them whatever is hidden away simply does not compete with their awesome toys. You are probably […]

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Children playing with electric How to Baby Proof a Coaxial Outlet

I’ll level with you. I am a television addict. I can’t get enough of it. I know I'm not the only one, so baby proofing your tv and other electronics is extremely important! And my addiction was largely responsible for the four cable boxes located strategically around our house. And a coaxial outlet to go […]

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How to warm your baby’s milk when traveling

Warming milk at home is easy and there are numerous different methods you can use to warm milk However, when you are traveling you will not have access to all your regular tools of the trade. The hot tap

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two babies lying How to wean your baby or toddler off the bottle

So your little one has come of age and now you are wondering how to get your toddler off the bottle. For a lucky few mothers, it will be as simple as going cold turkey. For the majority of you, it will be much harder. Fortunately, there are many tips for getting your baby off […]

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How to baby proof your toilet How to baby proof your toilet

The toilet is something we use every day without thinking. While it is perfectly safe for adults, your little child is a different story. Come with me as I explore everything you need to do to childproof your toilet. Secure the door to the toilet The easiest way to baby proof the toilet is to […]

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Girl curling her own hair How to identify and prevent postpartum hair loss

What is postpartum hair loss? Are you shedding an unusually large amount of hair in the months following childbirth? Losing hair, sometimes in clumps, is common among mothers and is known as postpartum hair loss. Your hair goes through two stages, a growing stage and a resting stage. Approximately 90% of the hairs on your […]

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Strategies 10 Tips for Parents: Shopping Strategies For Holiday Deals

The smartest shoppers know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the time to get the best deals. For parents, it's also a key time to shop for everything your children need. With these Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping strategies, you'll be ready to score those once-a-year deals that make shopping for the whole […]

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carved jack o lanterns sitting on an orange table cloth as Halloween Classroom Decorations 10 Ways to Improve Your Halloween Classroom Decorations During Distanced Learning

One of the most challenging things during this time of uncertainty is the virtual classroom. Something that Parent Guide understands all too well. It is difficult enough to keep the children engaged, so why not boost your Halloween classroom decorations? Halloween comes but once a year, and it remains one of our favorite celebrations. When […]

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