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 Babies

Frugal baby care advice, from decorating a nursery
to the concerns of new parents.

"When my wife and I had our first child, we learned a lot about what we really
needed and what was a waste of money." from Budgeting for Baby, by Mike Collins

Related Links: Babies - Children's Index

 

Baths

Bathtime With Baby, by Kelly Milano   ips for the new parent on how to give a bath to a baby.

Making Bath Time Fun And Safe For Your Baby, by Sarah Veda How to make bathing your baby easier and a better experience for both you and your baby.

Budgeting

Should You Use a Birthing Center or a Hospital for Your Delivery  The pros and cons of using birthing centers to deliver your baby.

Baby Care for Less, by Nikki Willhite  
How to save money caring for a baby, including homemade products like baby wipes.

Budgeting for Baby, by Mike Collins Things that you need to buy for a baby, and things that you can do without.

Frugal Baby, by Carrie Lauth   The only things you really need for your baby.

Challenges and Concerns

5 Reasons Why Babies Cry, by Wendy Moyer    The signals your baby is sending you when it is crying.

Dealing With Postpartum Depression: Baby Blues, by David McEvoy    What postpartum depression is, and how to deal with it.

Developmental Stages – Is Your Baby on Track? by Sarah Veda   When to expect your baby to begin doing different things.

Clothing

Making Your Baby's Clothes Last, by Kirsten Hawkins   How to stitch and hem to make baby clothing last longer.

Decorating

Baby Room Themes: Fun Ideas Your Baby will Love, by GranMamma   Ideas to decorate a baby nursery.

How to Frugally Decorate a Baby Nursery, by Nikki Willhite    Tips to economically decorate your baby's room.

Try These Easy And Fun Baby Nursery Themes, by Michael Holland    Ideas to help decorate a baby's room.

Gifts

Baby Gift Baskets Are The Hottest Gifts You Can Give, by Jenny Riley    Ideas for making baskets for newborn babies.

Tips To Buy A Perfect Baby Gift, by Claire Quaty   Ideas for baby gifts, from classics items to frugal homemade gifts.

Health

Babies and Germs, by Linda Brown How to protect your baby's food and how to protect your baby from other household germs.

Babies and Pediatricians, by Sarah Veda   A summary of your baby's medical care the first year.

 

Home Birth

Home Birth: Advantages & The Disadvantages, by Dawn Pirrie   Things to consider when deciding whether to give birth at home.

New Parental Concerns

4 Baby Care Tidbits Every Parent Should Know, by Melida Cohen   Tips to help parents with their babies, including information about Sudden Death Syndrom (SIDS)

Baby Milestones - "Firsts", by Jane O'Neill    Memories to journal or scrapbook of the first year of your baby's life.

Things You Need To Do Before You Have a Baby, by Mark Etinger     How to prepare for having a baby.

New Motherhood Challenges,  What No one Tells You: And How to Cope, by Carrie Lauth   Some tips for new mothers.

Tips for First-Time Parents, by Michael Gerard    Advice for new parents on how to take care of a baby.

You and Your Newborn: Surviving the First Weeks, by Rachel Paxton   Some tips on how to manage the first few weeks.

Play

Playing with Baby, by Rae Pica   How to play with your baby for fun, growth and development.

Routines

Mommy & Baby: Establishing Your Baby’s Routine, by Kirsten Hawkins    The routine of taking care of a baby through the first year.

Misc

Baby Safety Checklist: Protecting Your Baby, by Alli Ross   A long list of things you need to do in and outside your home to make it safe for babies and young children.

Sleep

5 Tips To Help New Parents Get Some Sleep, by Craig Rowe   Some ideas and tips to help new parents get more sleep.

Safe Sleep For Babies To Reduce Risk Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, by Connie Limon   Some safety precautions to take when you put your baby in the crib.

The Number One Key Ingredient to Help your Baby Sleep Through the Night, by Lucy Fitzgerald  How to help your baby learn to sleep through the night.

Humor

20 Popular Quotations About Babies, by Bridgett Mwapp Funny and fun quotes about babies, being pregnant and parenthood. Some are quite insightful. 

How To Tell Your Husband You Are Pregnant: 8 Fun Ways To Spice Up The Event, by Natalie Williams   Fun ways to tell your husband you are pregnant.

Top 10 Signs You and Your Baby May Have Serious Sleep Issues, by Jacey Reynolds   Poking fun at the lack of sleep with new mothers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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