The Parents Blog

By Dennis Jaylon

So, you thought that technology had its limitations, did you? You thought that a babysitter was the only answer to your problems when you had to be away from your baby for the day? Well, the technological razzmatazz in the market begs to differ. Now, you can have your fill of a creation known aptly as baby monitors to keep a tab on your little angel even when you are not in the same room.

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We’ve been stopped many times by other parents when they’ve spotted the Lil’ Topper on our children’s water bottles. They are so simple and yet so fantastic.

Lil’ Toppers turn any water bottle into a kid-friendly drink. We no longer lug around large sippy cups to and fro or worry about the mess our children could be making in the backseat of our car.

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By B Summoy

Every year, hundreds upon hundreds of children come to emergency rooms because of injuries involving high chairs. Unfortunately, some of these cases are fatal. Most of these injuries happen when restraint belts are not used and when children are not supervised. Deaths often occur when children fall under the tray and get strangled.

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One of our favorite afternoon snacks is a blended smoothie. They’re healthy, quick and fun. I don’t know if my children enjoy making them or drinking them more. The varieties and possibilities are endless. Usually our favorite is a frozen berry smoothie but we like to change it up on occasion. When I was trying to help my very thin son gain some weight, I made sure to use yogurt made with whole milk.

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It’s bound to happen to every family with a diaper-aged child. The diaper pail (Diaper Genie, Diaper Dekor, Diaper Champ, . . .) begins to stink. At first it’s only when you open it but eventually it begins to make the whole room smell. I’ve tried using bleach, baking soda, and room deodorizers. But the solution is Murphy’s Oil Soap. It has a pleasant, mild fragrance and some how completely removes the foul odor. I wash it in the bathtub, rinse it, let it air dry and the pail perfectly clean and odor-free. It’s sounds odd but it works!