Denise Stern

How to

Tell if a Baby Is a Boy or Girl by the Heartbeat

Figuring out if your baby is male or female is something that many soon-to-be parents are curious about, and there are plenty of rumored ways to go about doing so. You’ve probably already heard about some of these sign...

How to

Tell if Your Baby Bump Is a Boy or Girl

Has someone told you that you can figure out if you’re having a boy or girl based on the size and shape of your baby bump? As cool as that would be, there isn’t any meaningful evidence that this works. If you want to...

How to

Burp Babies

Burping helps babies release air that becomes trapped in their stomach. Burping is often most effective right after or in between a feeding, when a baby sucks in extra air while feeding on milk or food. Burping your baby...

How to Play I Spy (for Kids & Teacher)

I spy with my little eye… a great learning opportunity!I Spy is a fun and family-friendly guessing game that can be played by children of almost any age. Because it’s a call-and-response game, you don’t need any to...

How to

Carry a Toddler

Your toddler might seem like they have endless energy, but sometimes you'll need to pick them up and carry them when they're tired or in an unsafe spot. When it's time to carry your toddler, be sure to pick them up safel...

How to

Wear a Moby Baby Wrap

Wondering how to use your new Moby Wrap so that your baby is comfortable and secure? Folding and tying the wrap around you and your baby may feel awkward at first, but it gets easier! With a little practice, you and your...

How to Stop Your Baby from Taking in Air When Bottle-Feeding

Keep your newborn from getting gassy before & after feedings If your baby has gas or an upset tummy from swallowing air, you’re in the right place. We know how frustrating it can be, so we’ve rounded up the best adv...

How to Use a Pacifier Clip: Secure Pacifiers, Sippy Cups & More

Learn to safely use loop-style or clip-style pacifier clipsPacifier clips are incredibly useful for keeping track of your baby’s pacifiers. Otherwise, you might find yourself spending a fortune from losing pacifiers al...

How to Fold a Cloth Diaper: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Quick and easy ways to fold flat cloth diapers There are lots of different ways to fold a cloth diaper, and many of them are super simple to do. A pad fold is great for beginners and goes in a diaper cover, while a jelly...

How to

Use a Bottle Warmer

All your questions about warming formula or breast milk answered Bottle warmers are fairly simple devices, but, like most baby-related gear, you definitely want to be sure you’re using it right! This article answers ma...

How to

Make Cloth Diapers

Learn how to make reusable cloth diapersDiapers, or nappies, are mostly made of a combination of plastic and cotton. It has been estimated that the average baby goes through 6,000 diapers before being potty trained. Befo...

How to

Make a Motorcycle Diaper Cake

Be the hit of your next baby shower and design a crafty motorcycle diaper cake for the mother-to-be. Ideal for a motorcycle enthusiast or just for someone who likes cute things, this craft doesn’t require a lot of craf...

How to

Babysit a 1 Year Old

Babysitting can be a fun way to spend time with children and even make some extra money. Taking care of a 1-year-old can be intimidating, but you should not worry. Good communication with the parents and being attentive ...

Is “Crap” a Bad Word?

Learn when it’s appropriate (and inappropriate) to use this mild curse word“Crap” is a popular and versatile word, but is it considered profanity? Though “crap” isn’t usually seen as obscene or vulgar, it can...

How to

Stop Toddlers from Taking Off Their Clothes

As the parent of a toddler, you know how surprising, funny, and downright puzzling their behavior can be. Among a multitude of other quirks, you might find that your growing tyke treats the world as a clothing-optional ...

How to

Babysit an Infant

If you're babysitting a child in his or her first year of life and who hasn't learned to walk yet, it's not the same as taking care of a toddler or an older child. Infants are very fragile and require special attention a...

How to

Burp a Sleeping Baby

When a baby burps, they release gas and feel more comfortable. Most young babies who like to nurse at night often fall asleep while they are eating, but still, need to be burped. So, it's important to find a burping posi...

6 Simple Steps for Teaching Your Baby to Crawl

The best tips and tricks to help develop your baby’s motor skillsCrawling allows your baby to explore their world in a whole new way, and we're here to explain how to encourage them to get moving. From doing tummy time...

How to

Make Money Through Chores

Want to start making money? When you're a kid, you might be too young to get a job, but you're usually not too young to do some basic household chores. If you want to get paid to do them, you can learn what kinds of chor...

How to

Use a Pacifier

Although it's a mother's instinct to know how to use a pacifier, new mothers may need a fresh helping hand when it comes to letting them know of the process. When this mother needs this type of help, this article can be...