Anyone who has looked after kids knows that they have short attention spans. Moreover babies grow at such a rapid pace in their first year that a toy that was intriguing and difficult to manipulable one month is easy and boring the next. So you go through a lot of toys, keeping them entertained and aiding in their development. […]
Category: Baby
How to Make Baby Food
I want to start off by saying that I do not have any children. I have a godson, J, whose father decided that I could be trusted enough to take care of him. He is one of the most amazing kids. He can make you laugh when you are about to cry, make you look at […]
Why Use Cloth Diapers?
Before lil’ SPF arrived I started researching diapers. I knew that I wanted us to use cloth diapers but had no idea what kind to buy. It turns out that there are many, many different kinds of cloth diapers to choose from. We have now been using cloth diapers for over 3 months and so […]
How to Childproof Your Home for a New Baby
You’re having a baby? Congratulations! Your life is about to change forever, and in ways you can’t even imagine. But don’t worry. As the father of three beautiful children I assure you it’s all worth it. I can also tell you that children can be even more mischievous that you would ever imagine. Remember, kids […]
Classic Children’s Toys
Many children’s toys have one or more of the following problems: 1. They’re expensive. 2. They contain lots of plastic. (Not to mention the plastic in the packaging.) 3. They require batteries. 4. They don’t encourage imagination. (They tend to be gimmicky, which makes them easy to advertise, but causes kids to tire of them […]
Baby on Board: Our Budget with a Baby
My husband and I just had our baby girl this summer and it has been wonderful so far (now that we’re getting some sleep). Before she arrived we had asked family and friends for their advice and their opinions on what we needed to do to get ready. We received some wonderful suggestions, but as […]