Amanda Wheeland

Twelve Essential Items to Buy before Baby Arrives

One of the most overwhelming aspects of preparing for the arrival of a new baby is the seemingly endless list of stuff you're supposed to buy. Of course, getting the nursery ready is great fun. But when the list of things to buy seems to grow longer by th... Read >

How to get your Baby to Sleep through the Night

Yes, it will. But you need to be patient. Newborns sleep a lot: 16 or more hours a day, but often in stretches of just one to two hours, whether day or night. A more consistent sleep schedule, where most sleep happens during the night, will gradually ... Read >

Baby First Year Milestones

The first year of your baby's life is nothing short of amazing. I sometimes look back at the first year of my own children, who are now in elementary school, and I realize that during that year, they completely transformed. They started out as screaming, ... Read >

10 Fun Activities to do with your Baby

Babies are a lot of work. I should know: I raised two babies. My kids are now in elementary school, and while life is certainly easier, I do miss that magical first year. Sure, I changed lots of diapers and slept very little, but I also got to cuddle with... Read >

Keeping Your Baby Safe at Home

As soon as you bring your new baby home, baby safety becomes a top priority. Babies are innocent and naturally curious. They are completely unaware of the dangers lurking around them. It is our job as parents to protect our babies from harmful substances ... Read >

What To Do When Your Baby Is Teething?

When my babies were teething, I often fantasized about a world where teeth erupt without causing so much pain and suffering, to baby and to parents! But the reality is, the teething process causes babies a lot of discomfort. Let's take a quick look at the... Read >

Kathy Ireland Bedding by Thank You Baby

We are so excited about this new line [http://www.tinytotties.com/thank-you-baby.htm] of baby bedding and kids' bedding! This is exactly the kind of bedding we like to offer to our customers - beautiful and high quality. "Thank You Baby" offers a comp... Read >

How Much Does a Baby Cost?

Babies are expensive, but many parents don't really think about it before deciding to have a baby. I know I didn't! I was quite surprised to learn how expensive those first twelve months can be. Of course, going for it without worrying too much about ... Read >

Baby Care Basics

I looked at my baby. She looked back at me with her large, trusting brown eyes. She was tiny and helpless and completely dependent on me and on my ability to care for her. As panic settled in, I reached for a few trusted parenting books and started readin... Read >

Toddler Finger Food Recipes

Toddlers are notorious for being picky eaters. I remember being so excited when my babies reached the age of 6 months and started experimenting with various foods - they loved food and loved to eat! As they got older, they were especially excited about fo... Read >

Why Do Babies Cry?

Babies' cries are designed to grab your attention. Have you ever listened to a newborn wail? That tiny body is certainly able to produce big sounds, and that's no coincidence - babies' survival depends on their ability to get adults to take care of them. ... Read >