Babies don’t need a thousand toys.
Toddlers don’t need a thousand toys either!
Get a few toy systems, or take them to a playground.
Age ranges on toy boxes are a good guide.
Duplos & Legos are great and a good value in play time per RM.
When your child is 6 months old, start [...]
Patience is the key to everything.
Listen.
Lower your voice when you’re angry.
It is amazing how angry you can get at a toddler. Don’t be shocked, but do control yourself.
Set limits that are meaningful to you and your partner. Don’t worry about what others think.
Do not judge your parenting skills by how [...]
Kiss a baby’s forehead to check its temperature, if it feels hot, baby has a fever.
Keep laundry in a well ventilated container, mildew can ruin all the baby clothes in a couple of days.
Don’t rush walking.
Backpacks are great!
Always have an extra layer of clothes with you (for the baby that is). [...]
You really do not need any furniture for a new baby. You can buy stuff later when you know what you want.
Diaper changing tables are generally a waste of money.
Due dates mean very little, don’t count on them!
Try to meet all your delivery care providers beforehand.
Some activities will be harder when the [...]