While it’s fun to give them a present that celebrates their role in your child’s life, it can also be helpful for them to receive something that makes their home more cozy, fun, tasty, or welcoming to your kid. Use this guide to find the right gift for your budget, lifestyle, and needs. Price at time of publication: $61.20 Price at time of publication: $198 for Set of 2 Lamps Price at time of publication: $29 for 11 oz white Price at time of publication: $199 Price at time of publication: $134....

Check for toys in your child’s age range to ensure it’s being played with safely, and pick gifts that offer long-lasting fun or several ways to use them. We carefully considered toy safety, design, ease of cleaning, value, and any age recommendations when reviewing products. Here are the best and most trendy, fun, and entertaining Christmas gifts for kids. Price at time of publication: $13 Price at time of publication: $54 Price at time of publication: $22 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $48 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $100 Price at time of publication: $27 Price at time of publication: $15 Price at time of publication: $340 Price at time of publication: $27 Price at time of publication: $67 Price at time of publication: $146 Price at time of publication: $120 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $27 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $24 Price at time of publication: $28 Price at time of publication: $39 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $30 Price at time of publication: $70 Price at time of publication: $20 Price at time of publication: $27 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $21 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $49 Price at time of publication: $53 Price at time of publication: $100 Price at time of publication: $69 Price at time of publication: $36 Price at time of publication: $50 Price at time of publication: $130 Price at time of publication: $58 Price at time of publication: Starting at $23 Price at time of publication: $60 Price at time of publication: $85...

Sun hats protect from the sun’s UV rays by using UPF protection in the material. Additionally, consider handy features, like an adjustable chin strap, to ensure the hat stays on your child’s head. We considered design, sun protection, style, material, ease of cleaning, and value when reviewing products. Machine washable and made from UPF 50+ organic cotton, the snap straps are hard for little hands to open, so it’s sure to stay in place....

The American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP, doesn’t have a preference over bassinets or cribs as long as safety standards are met. When selecting a crib, find a style, size, and price point that fits your family. Most cribs are sold without a mattress, which will be purchased separately. We carefully looked over design, value, age, height, and weight recommendations, and crib safety guidance from the AAP when reviewing products....

Soap can dry out your baby’s skin, though, so the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using soap sparingly (read: not every day), especially for newborns. Opting for gentle formulas without harsh ingredients and heavy fragrances is a must when selecting the right one for your precious babe. You may also need a more specific wash if your baby has diaper rash, eczema, allergies, or baby acne. We carefully considered ingredients, age recommendations, soap type, and value when reviewing products....

No matter if you’re buying a booster seat, clip-on chair, or standing chair, safety should always be of the utmost importance. Select a seat that has a three- or five-point harness, can be locked or secured in place, a crotch post so your baby can’t slide through, and no pinchable or foldable parts that can snag a baby’s finger or chubby rolls. Other features to look for include ease of cleaning and durability, so you know it will last through any mess or accident....

While they vary by state, car seat laws have changed a lot over the last couple of decades. Instead of having kids graduate out of car seats at a specific age, the regulations and guidelines are now based on height and weight. So most kids won’t ride in a car without at least a booster seat until they’re between 5 and 12 years old. This means you have to either invest in a car seat that “grows with your child” or get one for every stage....

While certainly there is plenty for your child to do in the way of backyard games that don’t require any additional equipment, sometimes outdoor play can be enhanced with specially-made outdoor toys like swing sets, playhouses, water tables, sandboxes, and others. Check out our top picks!​ Usually made of plastic or wood and suitable to place in a yard or a playroom for indoor play, playhouses offer a base for ​a host of different play options, including “house,” “school,” “restaurant,” and more....

With the pandemic still dragging on, it’s easy to panic when your child starts coughing, sneezing, or feeling generally under the weather. Due to the widespread nature of the COVID-19 virus, how could your mind not immediately assume the worst? Are they contagious? Should you keep them home from school, or is it okay to have them attend? Luckily, it’s possible to identify the differences between these two now-common maladies....

While the year-round schedule is not what most adults remember from their own school experience, it may not be as challenging or undesirable as some assume it to be. Children are not given less time off, but instead, the usual nine months on, three months off schedule is redistributed with a schedule of short instruction periods that alternate with shorter breaks across the whole year. Learn more about the pros and cons of year-round school....

Your baby is born with poor vision, and they actually have to learn how to focus and coordinate the movement of their eyes. Just like being able to use their hands, communicate with words, or walk, your baby needs to experiment with using their eyes to fully develop their vision. During their first three months of life, you can provide opportunities for your baby to practice the skills needed to master visual tracking....

The confines of swaddling also prevent the babies’ natural startle reflex from waking them up. Swaddling works best with newborns. After a month or two, your babies will outgrow the comforting effects. Create an sleep-friendly environment in their nursery or sleeping area. Keep things dark and quiet. If you need lights, make them soft and low. A dimmer switch works great for this. Reduce noise, or use background white noise like a fan or quiet music....

The plan will include your child’s classification, placement, services such as a one-on-one aide and therapies, academic and behavioral goals, a behavior plan if needed, percentage of time in mainstream education, and progress reports from teachers and therapists. The IEP is planned at an IEP meeting. The individualized part of IEP means that the plan has to be tailored specifically to your child’s needs—not to the needs of the teacher, or the school, or the district....

As a parent, it’s tempting to just put away your child’s chalk for them or rush in with the sweater. But if you do so, your child won’t learn the powerful lessons that natural consequences can teach. While it can be tough to let your child make a poor choice and experience the results of their actions, allowing them to face the natural consequences gives them the needed knowledge and motivation to do better next time....

The walking epidural is a popular alternative to the complete numbness offered by classic epidurals. Walking epidurals provide effective, safe pain relief without fully blunting sensations for the pregnant person. The medications used in a walking epidural allow greater feeling and movement in the lower half of the body during labor and delivery. In the procedure, anesthesia is administered directly into the epidural space (outermost section) of the spinal cord as needed during labor....

Tap Water Fluoride Levels The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued concerns about water that contains higher concentrations of fluoride (greater than 0.7mg/l). Fluoride can be protective for dental health, but higher levels can cause fluorosis on developing teeth. Fluorosis is not a tooth disease. Rather, it appears as discoloration on your baby’s developing teeth, which may appear as white spots or streaks on the enamel. This imperfection of coloration develops on your baby’s permanent teeth while they are still forming in the gums....

Although they can appear on your vagina and buttocks as a result of pregnancy, they most commonly form as knotted, swollen, veiny areas on the skin on the backs of your calves, insides of your legs, ankles, or feet. The good news is that they’re typically harmless and temporary inconveniences, which usually resolve within three to 12 months after childbirth. That said, in the meantime, they can sometimes become itchy or uncomfortable....