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Kid Speak

What is something that your kid has said recently that made you laugh (or possibly groan)? This...

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Whitney Houston

I know a lot of you aren't celebrity news people... but I was SHOCKED when I got online tonight to s...

March 2008 Playroom

Whitney Houston

that is so sad.:( I wonder if it was drugs......She had so much talent.......:(...

Breastfeeding

3rd baby 1st breastfeeder

I've gotten a lot of support from 2 of my PRs but I though maybe a group of breastfeeding moms could...

December 2008 Playroom

Hospitalized?

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8 Reasons Moms Should Consider Part-Time Cloth Diapering

You’ve seen some adorable cloth diapers and heard all the hype for trying them, but the truth is you’re a skeptic. Cloth diapers seem like a whole lot of work and the benefits, eh, you’re just not seeing them. Not to mention, cloth diapers seem really pricey.

New Car Seat Guidelines from the AAP & NHTSA

By JustMommies

The AAP and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have recently released new car seat guidelines.  The guidelines are no longer based on the type of car seat but instead are based on the child’s age.  Both the AAP and the NHTSA are now recommending that parents keep their infants in a rear facing car seat as long as possible before moving them to a forward facing » Read more

Cloth Diapering Basics: Beginner's Guide to Cloth Diapering

Cloth diapering was once a thing of the past. When disposable diapers became readily available, most moms quickly abandoned cloths for the convenience of disposable diapers. However, cloth diapering is not what it used to be and cloths are gaining popularity with moms again. There are several types of cloth diapering systems on the market now. » Read more

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Squeaky Clean and Green Bathtime Fun for Babies And Tots

By Inhabitots

Every parent knows that a child's bath time ritual means more than just getting clean. There's also plenty of fun to be had while soaking in the suds, with well-designed bath toys that are engaging, entertaining and eco-friendly. Here are some of our top picks of non-toxic tub toys that will keep your kiddo happily occupied while you get him squeaky clean. » Read more

Top 7 Tips for Traveling with a Baby

By Margaret Wong, Enrout.com

As a mom of a one-year-old and a founder of Enrout, a revolutionary alternative lodging search engine, I pretty much live and breathe baby travel everyday! Here are my top seven tips for traveling with a baby: » Read more

Top Ten Car Seat Tips

By JustMommies, sponsored by Recaro

Travel safety is important, especially so when young ones are involved. Before you buckle your little one into a car seat, considering the following: » Read more

Handling Unwanted Advice

By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care

“Help! I’m getting so frustrated with the endless stream of advice I get from my mother-in-law and brother! No matter what I do, I’m doing it wrong. I love them both, but how do I get them to stop dispensing all this unwanted advice?” » Read more

Childproofing Your Home

By Armin Brott, www.mrdad.com

Dear MrDad: What should we do to childproof our house? » Read more

Baby, Toddler and Child Proofing Your Home - The How-To Guide

By Jennifer Sprague, High Top Baby Designs

From the time your baby first rolls over, one of your first thoughts for them turns to there safety. Because if your like me, I did not even think about baby, child or toddler proofing my house till then. When starting to think about baby/child proofing, there is just so much to think about, and consider. » Read more

Should Babies and Toddlers Watch Television

By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care

So much television programming is aimed at young children. Much of it appears to be educational: teaching the ABCs and life skills. When is it appropriate to introduce a baby to television, and what do parents need to know about this topic? » Read more