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Parenting Articles

The Parenting Articles section has a variety of articles to help parents more efficiently. I have spent a great deal of time researching and reading on numerous subjects. I have taken all that knowledge and started compiling it here, in easy to read, easy to follow articles. It is my goal to make it easier and quicker for parents to find the answers they need.

This is a new section, and the main reason for revamping our page, so we will posting new articles here frequently. Also if there is a topic that you do not see covered here and would like to, or if you have any questions or need further help, please contact me directly: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Schedules for Infants and Toddlers

Schedules or routines can be difficult to figure out sometimes. Below you will find two sample schedule to help you get started. One is for those children taking three naps a day, typically this will be a schedule for a 4 month old to a 6-7 month old. The second schedule is for those who have gone to just one nap, typically this be a schedule for a 7 month old to 11-15 month old. Read more: Schedules for Infants and Toddlers

Washing Cloth Diapers - Recommended Detergent and Stripping Procedure

Washing cloth diapers, or reusable diapers as some refer to them as, is very easy and takes less time then one might imagine. Your routine will depend on how many diapers you have, the type of diapers you use, and and what type of washer you have. Here is a step by step guide to how to prep your diapers, wash/ dry them, and strip them. There is also a list of the best detergent for cloth diapers.

Homemade Gripe Water - Recipes, Ingredients and Uses

Gripe Water For Babies

What is gripe water? Gripe water is a home remedy for babies and newborns who suffer from colic,bad gas,teething pain,reflux and other stomach ailments. The ingredients can vary depending on what you have/ want to use. Also you may want to play with the different ingredients to see what works best for your babies. Ingredients you can use and what they are for are as follows: Read more: Homemade Gripe Water - Recipes, Ingredients and Uses

Potty Training Triplets

Potty training triplets can be a scary phrase for some parents. How and when are the two most common words that pop into their mind when they thing about it. Although in the US the average child is potty trained around 3 years old, the rest of the world's average age is 18 months. There is a lot of research that shows that starting potty training between 18 month to 24 months is the best time. So no matter when you start here are a few tips to get you started. Read more: Potty Training Triplets

Infant Relfux: Signs and Tips

Reflux is very common in premature babies,and since most multiples are premature,it is something parents of multiples struggle with. I too had to deal with this at varying degrees. Caitlin had really bad reflux almost from the beginning and the other two had mild reflux. We have found several things that have worked so well that Caitlin was taken off her medication and the reflux,at this point,has seemed to resolve in all of them.

First I wanted to cover some possible signs of reflux. If your child has these I would advise you to talk with your pediatrician: Read more: Infant Relfux: Signs and Tips