There could be any number of reasons why a couple would decide to change their baby’s legal name. Maybe the parents did not realize how impossible it would be to pronounce. Perhaps an unsavory nickname would be way too tempting for other kids to tease with, but that wasn’t obvious at first. Some moms and dads rush to choose a name at the hospital and later realize another choice is a better fit....

As with other assessments, the tasks range from basic responses to more complex responses. For example, a basic response might involve introducing an interesting object for the child to track with his eyes. A more complex task might involve a toddler finding hidden objects. What Are the Elements of the Bayley Scales? The entire test takes about an hour to administer. After completing a set of developmental tasks, the examiner is able to produce a developmental quotient (which is different from an intelligence quotient or IQ)....

Baby/Preschool: Time for Bed By Mem Fox Ages: 2-6 Looking for a cozy good-night story? With its beautiful illustrations and rhythmic tones, this book will place your child into a restful slumber. Happy Birthday, Maisy By Lucy Cousins Ages: 2-4 It’s Maisy the Mouse’s birthday and your child is invited to the party! Through colorful pictures, tabs to pull, and flaps to lift, your little one can join in on the party games....

Tire repair kit Bowl or pail of water If you have punctured the inner tube of your bicycle, you can easily repair it yourself.

The puzzles listed here are perfect for these kids. Not only do they offer some mental challenges, but they are portable! They can easily be carried in a purse or a backpack. They can be taken to school, to restaurants, and on road trips — anywhere kids might find themselves with some time to fill. That doesn’t mean the kids won’t be playing with these brainteasers at home. In fact, the whole family, including both mom and dad, will pick these puzzles up and find it hard to put them back down....

Reading Food Labels As you learn about healthy food and avoiding junk food, you can really put those lessons to work at the grocery store when you buy groceries. For example, after comparing nutrition facts labels for Sunny D and orange juice, you may choose to go with calcium-fortified orange juice since it doesn’t have high fructose corn syrup. Unfortunately, parents are often in a rush at the grocery store and don’t have time to compare food labels....

Experts agree that drinking beer can be safe, as long as it’s done carefully. “Drinking beer in moderation is safe while breastfeeding,” says Krystyn Parks, MS, RD, IBCLC, pediatric dietitian and lactation consultant. Parks explains that alcohol does pass into breast milk, but the risks of about one drink a day pose minimal risks to babies. Let’s take a deeper dive into drinking beer while breastfeeding, including how to do it safely, how it might affect milk supply, and other precautions to keep in mind....

Sweet corn is a favorite summer food of many children (and adults). In addition to being tasty, it is a nutritious part of anyone’s diet—including babies. “It is safe for babies to eat corn, but it depends in what form the corn is ingested,” says Tanya Roman, MD, chief of pediatrics at Community Health of South Florida, Inc. Here, learn the best ways to introduce corn to your little one and the health benefits they can get from this tasty food....

As it happens, Cheerios are perfectly safe for babies who reach certain developmental milestones, according to Mark R. Corkins, MD, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Tennessee. And because they are free of common food allergens, they’re an ideal early food. Here’s what you should know about introducing your baby to Cheerios, besides the fact that the majority of them will likely end up on the floor....

But, it all depends on how the cheese is processed. If the feta cheese you select has been pasteurized, then it is generally safe to eat during pregnancy. In fact, eating feta can be a delicious way to get some of the key nutrients you need while you are pregnant. You should avoid unpasteurized cheeses, though. “Feta cheese made from unpasteurized sheep or goat milk may be contaminated with bacteria that can not only make you sick but also can cause miscarriage,” explains Bruce K....

The truth is that it is safe for you to eat pineapple during all three trimesters of pregnancy. “Pineapple is a nutritious, healthy, and safe food to intake during pregnancy,” says Shaista Waheed, MD, a Pakistan-based professor and gynecologist with 33 years of experience in the field. “Pineapple causing a miscarriage is a myth [and there is] no scientific evidence to support this.” While it is true that pineapple contains an enzyme that increases the miscarriage risk in pregnant people, this enzyme exists in very small amounts in the part of the pineapple we eat....

For this study, researchers surveyed 1,344 hospitals and found that of parents suspected of having COVID, 14% were discouraged from having skin-to-skin contact with their babies while 6.5% were altogether prohibited from it. Many hospitals, about 40%, discouraged the baby sharing a room with their parent, and 5% prohibited it. Almost 13% did not offer breastfeeding support, but did encourage parents to express milk. These practices (skin-to-skin contact, room-sharing, and breastfeeding support) are necessary for a baby’s health and for early bonding with their parent....

More: The Best Easter Activities and Games for Kids and Families Perhaps the silver lining as a parent is the elimination of pressure to host the perfect party. Think of all the time you just gained back that you can instead focus directly towards your child. Making memories at home does not need to be extravagant, and you don’t need to run out for a bunch of supplies to make your child’s birthday still feel special....

Another option is to have a lawyer assist you with the necessary paperwork and help you prepare for representing yourself in court. Fathers who wish to win child custody should prepare to present themselves as the better parent without coming across to the judge as bashing the other parent or attempting to limit the child’s relationship with her.

And, like adults, children should send a thank-you note if they aren’t able to thank the giver in person. In fact, it’s a nice idea (and teaches a small lesson about the importance of sending thank-you notes) to send a note to Uncle Danny, even if your son or daughter was able to thank him in person. Parents should impress upon their children that, no matter how dumb or ugly they think a gift is, the giver must never know: “Uncle Danny likes you and respects you enough to go to the trouble and expense of getting you something he thinks you will like....

If you’re making over your child’s bedroom to welcome them to the world of big kid sleep, here’s what you need to know about pillows for toddlers, from whether or not they’re really necessary to how you can shop for the best one for your child. Does Your Toddler Need a Pillow? According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), parents can usually introduce a pillow to their child’s bed around 18 months of age....