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Teething can cause a lot of trouble for babies. It’s a natural process but it’s still very painful.  It can begin when your baby is 3-month-old, it usually happens between 4 and 7 months.

According to kidshealth.org:

The first teeth to appear usually are the two bottom front teeth, also known as the central incisors. They’re usually followed 4 to 8 weeks later by the four front upper teeth (central and lateral incisors). About a month later, the lower lateral incisors (the two teeth flanking the bottom front teeth) will appear.

Next to break through are the first molars (the back teeth used for grinding food), then finally the eyeteeth (the pointy teeth in the upper jaw). Most kids have all 20 of their primary teeth by their third birthday. (If your child experiences significant delay, speak to your doctor.)

What are the teething symptoms:

The level of pain that a baby can handle will be different for each child. Some may be a lot fussier than others while they are teething. The soreness and swelling of the gums before a tooth comes through is the cause for the pain and fussiness a baby experiences during this change. These symptoms usually begin about three to five days before the tooth shows, and they disappear as soon as the tooth breaks the skin. Some babies are not even bothered by teething.

(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teething)

This is a big question in every new moms’ life. Are they good or bad? Does a baby really need it?
It’s really hard to decide whether our baby needs it or not. Many people – doctors and nurses say – that pacifiers can cause nipple confusion while other says that this is ridiculous.

I’ve just read an interesting article about this topic on babble.com: Are pacifiers evil or not?

“Could we have a pacifier?” I asked the baby nurse. It was our second night in the hospital, and I was ready for some sleep — which meant I was ready to stop being a pacifier myself. “We don’t give out pacifiers, because we support breastfeeding. Pacifiers can create nipple confusion,” she recited. She slipped her book – Party Lines for the Newborn Unit – back into the pocket of her scrubs. “But the baby and I have already established breastfeeding,” I said. “And my other two babies used pacifiers in the hospital, and it didn’t create nipple confusion, so I don’t think it’s an issue for us.”

If you’re interested in the history of the pacifier and you want to know more about the drawbacks and benefits, you can check it out here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacifier

It’s always a dilemma for new moms how to stretch their dollars when it comes to infant formula. They are quite expensive but they need them when they can’t or don’t want to breastfeed their babies. There are great money saving coupons for babies that can help them and help you.

I’d like to share a couple of money saving tips which can help you to stretch your budget to buy baby formula:

1. You have to look for weekend flyers that contain money saving coupons on baby formula. With these coupons you can stock up on your favorite baby food brand. Don’t forget to check the expiry date!
2. Clearance aisles can be really useful too. Visit them regularly because they have baby formula cans that have a new packaging or a very close expiration. Always check these cans closely and you can get some great deals on baby formula.
3. Don’t get stuck with one store always check different ones. Visit different drugstores, grocery stores, discount stores and bulk stores on your shopping route. Why? Because they stock different sizes at different prices. You can check out which store has the best price for you and go for that one.
4. Join a coupon train: these coupon trains are really similar to coupon swap clubs but they are done by mail. Online mom clubs organize them and usually one moms starts it who saves up all the coupons she receives and sends it to the next mom on the list. This moms takes out the expired coupons and the ones she wants to use plus she adds the coupons she saved up. Then she also mails them to the next mom on the list and it continues like this. It has 1 or 2 weeks rotation and they usually swap all kind of coupons like infant formula coupons, baby food coupons etc.

If you have some extra time then try to follow these tips because you can save some money on infant formula and you can also cut your costs when it comes to baby food.

I guess you also ended up in situations when you didn’t have a baby spoon, you didn’t have a bib or a high chair to feed your baby properly. In these time Parent Hacks idea come in very handy. A very practical mom will explain how to turn a whole banana into a no-mess baby meal:

I have to give total credit to my husband on this one. On more than one occasion, we’ve found ourselves out and about with no feeding instruments for our 9-month-old son. No spoon, no bib, no pureed food. One time, my hubby devised an emergency solution that we’re now using almost any time we leave the house.

To find out how to make easy baby food on the go please click on the link below:

How to make easy baby food on the go >>

When you have a small baby you’ll need tons of diapers. Used diapers have a smell. But what to do with them? You’ll need a good diaper pail. Check out babble’s diaper pail review:

Forget feeding and sleep schedules — figuring out how to dispose of diapers without an overpowering odor haunting every corner of the nursery can be one of the most daunting tasks a parent faces. And that’s where diaper disposal units come in. While no pail is perfect, we’ve rounded up the best that help keep smells and messes under control.

Let’s check out what are the best diaper pails >>

You don’t actually have to break the bank to find some free stuff for kids. The following tip won’t cost you a dime and the whole family will enjoy it. It’s 100% fun and it’s 100% free!

1. Visit city parks and playgrounds: all city parks have playgrounds that your child can use for free. The biggest cities in the US have great parks where you can enjoy yourself. Central Park in New York is a huge outdoor place where they offer many free programs for families.
2. Strolling with kids: You can go for a stroll in any big cities of the US. You can go for the tourist zone i.e. in San Francisco where they have street performers – jogglers, clowns, magicians –  all day long.
3. Free museums: you can live anywhere in the US – or even in the world – you’ll find free mueums i.e. science mueum or natural history museum which can be fascinating for a child. In New York City the Metropolitan Museum of Art has only “recommended” prices, it’s actually up to you how much donation you’ll give.
4. Parades: Kids enjoy parades, they are great fun. Organize a visit to New York City, DC, Boston, Savannah or even to Phoenix on March 17 when “Everybody’s Irish”.
5. Fireworks: Kids love fireworks too, just think about Fourth of July. It’s free to see and it’s 100% fun.

You can find many other free stuff for kids. You can google it and I’m sure you’ll find some free stuff that you can do in your local community too.

Many kids don’t like vegetables but there are different ways to introduce veggies to kids in a fun way. Vegetables don’t have to be boring, make them fun and enjoy them together with your kids.

One of my favorite sites – Parent Hacks – came up with a great idea, with the vegetable tray:

What I forgot to mention is that presentation and availability are a key part of making this “recipe” kid-friendly.

I now covet the vegetable tray Marie highlighted on Make and Takes, and I love her suggestion about keeping it stocked and at the ready in the fridge. Good for the kids and for her.

You can  read the rest of the article here >>

It’s not easy to be a new mom you have to basically learn everything i.e how to breast feed your baby if you decide to nurse him/her. Fortunately there’s a lot of help on the Internet. Videos, explanations on the breastfeeding basics for new moms. It’s really helpful.

I really like Babycenter because it offers help for new moms. They have basically a “breastfeeding section” where they write:

The first time you hold your newborn in the delivery room is a great time to start breastfeeding. At the beginning, your body will produce small amounts of a special milk called colostrum that will help protect your baby from infection.

You’ll also get information on:

• How to start breastfeeding
• How often you should nurse
• How to get comfortable
• What you should eat
• Problems you may encounter
• Where to get help and many more

You can check the breastfeeding guide below:
Breastfeeding basics for new moms  

Getting baby stuff is a great thing because you can try different baby stuff before you buy them. In this way you can save some money and you won’t end up with baby stuff that you don’t really need or don’t really want. Your baby will get everything he or she needs but only the best. Just one example: the money you can save on diapers you can spend on quality organic baby food. Doesn’t is sound great?

Always get in touch with family and friends who have kids because almost every family has some baby stuff that they don’t need any more. They may be used clothes but a baby doesn’t really wear out baby clothes. They also have baby furniture, baby gear or baby toys that can be useful for you.

The best advice I can give is to contact big brand baby companies that give away free baby samples. These companies want you to try their products so you’ll buy them in the future. Fotunately you don’t have to buy anything you can just try their stuff. Just imagine that you buy a can of baby formula for 25dollar and it doesn’t fit your baby. Try as many baby products as possible then you can choose which one suits your baby best.

The other tip I can give is to sign up with different baby programs i.e. Baby to Bee. Once you sign up with them you can get free baby samples, free baby diapers, baby formula, baby magazines and many more free baby stuff. Believe me you’ll end up with loads of baby stuff with no cost. They will send you great samples by mail but you’ll also get emails that usually contains very useful information on how to care for your baby, how to save money, how to make baby food and so on. Signing up is completely free so it won’t cost you a dime.

Why not to take advante of these great opportunities. You just have to know where to look and you’ll save some serious money on different baby products.

Happy money saving!

A great and really useful video on how to bathe a baby. It’s a step by step guide on how to do it from a trained nurse.
Check it out now: