A diaper bag is perhaps the most important item that you need to carry when you are traveling with the baby. Modern parents use the bag for carrying not just diapers, but other essentials like baby wipes and feeding bottles. Some moms may use it to hold their wallet, keys, and phone too, removing the
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iStock Nicknamed ‘the land of the rising sun’, Japan is a small country in Asia with a crimson sun at the center of its flag. The civilizations and culture of the country have been among the oldest in the world. Japan has influenced the world and continues to do so even today, thanks to its
Umbrella strollers are perfect for parents who want a lightweight mode of transport for the baby. These strollers are easy to fold and carry and fit comfortably inside your car’s trunk when you are traveling long distances. In this MomJunction post, we give you a list of the 11 best umbrella strollers that make it
Image: Shutterstock / iStock Experts recommend kids to have a physical activity such as running for at least 60 minutes every day (1). Exercises like running, jumping, swimming, help to keep obesity under check and promote the kid’s physical and mental health. So, why not encourage children to run and be physically active? MomJunction helps
New research from Aarhus University in Denmark suggests that people who have grown up in close contact with nature are much less likely to develop mental health problems in adulthood than peers who had less access to green space as children. Did you grow up in a green area? If so, you may be enjoying
Bicycling or skating is a refreshing form of exercise for kids. But several accident cases involving children are reported every year. Helmets help in mitigating the impact of such accidents as they protect children from any fatal injuries. In this post, MomJunction tells you how to select a bike helmet for kids, and shares a
Camping with a toddler can be both fun and challenging. It’s an experience all children should have at some point. Sleeping in the wilderness will give your child a thrill and make the trip exciting for everyone. A lot of planning goes into a camping trip whether you have a child accompanying you or not.
Sponsored by Back to Nature There is a quick and easy way to grab nutritious snacks for when you are on the go, Mom. Instead of making a pit stop at the local fast food restaurant, you could whip up some yummy, kid-friendly, healthy granola bars in about the same amount of time it takes
Image: iStock Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. You do not anticipate health emergencies in children but it is good to be prepared as certain first-aid techniques can help save a life. One such emergency first-aid technique is cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A child might stop breathing due to various reasons and having a
Outdoor toys combine the joy of playing with the excitement of being outdoors. There are several outdoor toys that you can carry along when you are on an outing with your toddler. In this article, MomJunction gives you a list of 15 best outdoor toys for toddlers to keep them engaged and entertained. Table Of
Eye discharge is common in newborns and is commonly due to a blocked tear duct. A person can often treat an infant with a blocked tear duct at home. However, discharge that occurs alongside other symptoms in the eye area, such as redness, swelling, or tenderness, may be a sign of an infection or another
Image: Shutterstock / iStock When your kids are glued to the couch and have zero motivation to get active, try some interesting ball games. They will jump out of the couch and ask for more because the games are exciting whether your child wants to play solo or with their friends. In this post, MomJunction
Image: Shutterstock The earth is a source of immense power. The energy that we can derive from deep within the layers of the earth is called geothermal energy. Humans have known about and used geothermal energy for ages now. Some communities in the world heavily rely on it even today. Read this MomJunction article to
Image: iStock The most comfortable place for your baby is in your arms. But it can be a chore always to hold the baby while managing other errands. Baby carriers make the task easy since they hold the baby for you, thus taking the strain off your arms. There are several types of baby carriers
Last year, an adorable baby boy named Lucas made history as the first Gerber baby contest winner with Down syndrome. Now, another “spokesbaby” is making history. On Tuesday, the baby food brand announced the winner of the ninth annual Gerber Baby Photo Search contest: 1-year-old Kairi Yang from Hickory, North Carolina. Courtesy of GerberKairi Yang
When I was almost three months pregnant, I was desperate to keep my pregnancy private. That was five years ago, but I still remember how the wondering stares felt. During that time, every week of my pregnancy brought a new emotion and a new decision. The big ultrasound was scheduled at exactly three months in,
Ringworm is a type of rash that looks like a pink or red worm has curled up just under the skin. However, ringworm is not actually a worm at all. It is a contagious fungal infection called tinea, or dermatophytosis. Spotting a ringworm rash in a baby can be alarming, but it is unlikely to
IStock Opossums are adorable wild creatures found in North and South America. The opportunistic critter can eat anything and hisses to defend itself from an attacker. But what’s more interesting is that it often ‘plays dead,’ sometimes for hours, to thwart off an attack (remember Crash and Eddie from the movie Ice Age?). Here, MomJunction
Image: Shutterstock Playmats can be used to provide an exclusive play area for a baby. One of the first interactive toys your baby may have, playmats come in different varieties and with varying features. If your baby has started to roll onto the tummy, you should consider getting a playmat. In this article, MomJunction presents
We cannot keep rescuing our children from their own consequences. Your time spent with your child and the collaboration with their teachers is paramount to ease the stress both at school and at home. According to Dana Gerendasi, principal of the Waterside Elementary School in Queens, New York, she suggests that parents take an active role
Baby food makers let you make any food palatable to babies and toddlers. This food appliance almost becomes a necessity once your baby is older than six months and is ready for solid food. Read this post if you are planning to get a baby food processor to blend fresh purees for your infant, but
Doctors start calculating pregnancy from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual period. For this reason, women are not actually pregnant in the first week of pregnancy, and they may not be pregnant during the second week either. Instead, in the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, the body is preparing for possible conception. Often,
Pregnancy can have a significant effect on a woman’s sex drive. Increases and decreases in libido are both normal, and arousal levels can change at different stages of pregnancy. Some women have higher levels of arousal and more intense orgasms during pregnancy, while other women notice the opposite. Although every woman’s experience is unique, there
The placenta is an organ that grows in the uterus during pregnancy to supply the fetus with oxygen and nutrients. An anterior placenta is one that attaches to the front of the uterus. The placenta may attach itself in any of the following positions: posterior (at the back of the uterus) anterior (at the front
Table Of contents Image: iStock Nursing covers are handy when you need to breastfeed your baby outdoors. They make breastfeeding convenient and comfortable for you, regardless of the place and the people around you. Nursing covers come in various shapes and sizes and can be picked up based on your requirements. In this article, MomJunction
Image: Shutterstock I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Try saying it thrice without fumbling. Easy? No, right? Tongue twisters are fun and difficult phrases consisting of similar sounds or words, which are quite redundant or repetitive in style. Whether you give them to children as a challenge or try them during
Image: Shutterstock The state of Pennsylvania was originally a private land that was later transformed into a bustling colony. The colony saw an inflow of people from several parts of the world, which brought diversity in the economy too. If you want to know the complete story of the Pennsylvania colony, read this MomJunction article.
Sometimes, babies get cranky to the point where it is difficult to soothe them. Parents usually find it challenging to put cranky or fussy babies to sleep. So what do you do when you have tried every trick in your book but still cannot calm a crying child? You try a baby sound machine, which
Babies often go a long time between bowel movements. Most of the time, it is normal for a baby to go days or even more than a week without a bowel movement. However, a baby may sometimes be constipated and need a little help. If a baby is constipated, a pediatrician may recommend using home
This one may seem non-negotiable, and many will debate that couples should not skimp on their wedding photos. We agree, you must document the day and you have to have professional pictures to showcase such a special occasion. However, many couples will tell you, out of the thousands of pictures their wedding photographer produced, they
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