Selecting a baby name is one of the most important tasks a soon-to-be parent can have. Choosing a name that fits your baby’s personality and lifestyle from infant to adulthood takes creativity and planning. With millions of names from which to select and the list expanding with new names, it is helpful to think of […]
How to Crochet a Baby Blanket: A Quick, Easy, Free Crochet Pattern
To make a soft baby blanket, purchase three skeins of Lion Brand Homespun yarn or another soft bulky weight yarn of your choice. Get Started for Crocheting The materials needed for this project are three skeins of Homespun yarn and a large crochet hook, such as a size K. The size of hook should be […]
How to Buy a Baby Gift: Choosing Practical Presents for Newborns and New Parents
Baby gifts are meant to elicit smiles from all the adults, but once the party is over new parents need items they can actually use. It’s difficult to know what to buy, especially if the parents do not have a gift registry. It’s also difficult to know what others have already given. The following tips […]
How to Get a Baby to Go to Sleep and Stay Asleep
When a baby develops within the mother, she is exposed to all the sounds of the mother’s life, muffled only by the fluid and abdomen layers around her. Upon birth, the baby is already used to handling a substantial amount of noise, and actually expects it. The ingrained dependence babies have for noise is the […]
Hospital Packing Checklist for Having a Baby: List of What to Pack for a Hospital Stay & Newborn Baby Necessities
Throughout a mother’s first pregnancy, she must acquire baby care items and furniture that newborns need. The last thing on their minds may be what to pack for the hospital; however, a fully stocked and ready hospital bag is a necessary part of a smooth birth day. In this article, learn several important maternity hospital […]