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If you're on Facebook, stop by the About.com Toddlers Page and say hello. It's one more way you can get news and updates or see some of my favorite sites, blogs and products for parents of toddlers. Visit About.com Toddlers on Facebook originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 01:14:39.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Thanks to Mambrie May for sharing this picture of her daughter Yibanathi at her first birthday party. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Yibanathi (and Mom) originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 09:00:02.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Photo: CPSC The Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits from Tots in Mind are being recalled after the death of a 2-year-old boy. He was able to remove the plastic clips that secured the tent to the play yard so nylon ties were used to secure it instead. The child was found entrapped between the frame of the play yard and the metal rod of the tent. There have been other reports of children who were able to remove the clips and poke their necks out, but thankfully, without ... [read more]

Photo: CPSC Suffice it to say, if you have a drop-side crib, it's probably going to make it on the recall list eventually. This week, they're from Pottery Barn Kids. This company is recalling all its drop-side cribs no matter what the model number (see images of all the cribs involved at their website). This comes after receiving 36 reports malfunctioning sides that resulted in seven injuries. Stop using the crib and contact Pottery Barn Kids at 877-804-3847 to get a free kit that will immob... [read more]

Photo: USDA According to the USDA, Purdue Farms, Inc., is recalling about 90,000 pounds of Great Value Chicken Nuggets because customer complaints led them to find pieces of blue plastic in the nuggets. There have been no injuries reported however. To see if your bag is included in this recall, look on the back for three numbers: Establishment number - P-33944 Case code - 89008 A0160 Use by date - June 9, 2011 Return the bags to your local Walmart store for a refund or contact the manufact... [read more]

Calling all daddy and mommy bloggers (and anyone else who blogs on family issues): There's a new blog carnival slated to go live in August that will focus on the topic of Starting School. Deadlines for submissions will be July 30, so fire up the blog and get crackin'. Here are the rules for the carnival and you can learn more about how to send your submission to Children's Books Guide Elizabeth Kennedy here. Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookParenting Bloggers: Joi... [read more]

Thanks to Carrie for sharing this picture of Divina at 18 months. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on Facebook Wordless Wednesday: Meet Divina originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 18:17:45.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Photo: ramsey_everydaypants / Flickr A father asks for help regarding childproofing: "I am trying to find out if there are any products that will help me keep my boys (toddler twins) from being able to pull up the floor vents. I have tried wrapping the base that slides into the floor with duct tape to make it a tighter fit, but as they are getting older (and more determined) this just isn't working anymore." My thoughts: Ah, duct tape. It has so many practical childproofing applications, b... [read more]

Thanks to Lana for sharing this picture of Kiara-Kae on her first birthday. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Kiara-Kae originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 09:00:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this

A mom is looking for potty training advice. She says: "If you are starting to potty train your toddler and visit friends and family, is it acceptable to bring a potty along and put it in whatever room that my child is in? Should I put it in the bathroom instead? Some of my family members are saying that it is their house and they don't want to be eating or drinking while he does his potty business. I think they're being rude. Am I wrong?" My thoughts: This is a tough one, especially if y... [read more]

Summer’s here and that means planning more one-on-one time with each child and with my wife. Without the same kind of tight schedule, I can spread out for a day to take my five year old to a pint-sized theme park. My eight year old wants to go to more baseball games. And my 12 [...]

"> Pampers is offering a free potty training kit that includes tips, stickers and coloring pages, a trophy, a potty training chart, a sample of Easy-Ups disposable training pants and coupons. If for nothing else, get the kit if you're thinking about using disposable training pants so you can give them a try or if you're already using them, save a few bucks with the coupons. Disposable training pants are not for everyone, though. Some kids just cannot seem to feel the difference betwe... [read more]

Thanks to Crystle for sharing this picture of 1-year-old Star. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Star originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 09:00:43.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Less than an hour ago, we said goodbye to our cat, Sarah. This is the second time we’ve decided to put down an old cat (she was 19) who was deteriorating before our eyes, unable to hold her bladder and not even purring anymore. I had a hard time with the decision — I hate [...]

Whether correct or not, our society teaches children that how they look is as important as who they are -- often more important. These lessons can lead to horrific ramifications. Depression, eating... iParenting.com network has more than 40 community sites covering preconception, pregnancy, parents and families. Research baby names, start a parenting blog, post a question on our extensive message boards or read expert advice in our articles, expert Q&A and news sections. No other parenting site... [read more]

Photo © CPSC The recall involves both stationary- and drop-side cribs from seven different companies with hazards including suffocation, entrapment and falls. Each company is offering free repair kits so parents do not need to return the cribs. You will, however, need to find a safer place for your child to sleep until those kits are delivered to eliminate the risk of injury. Companies that are offering repair kits include the following: Delta Drop-Side Cribs Jenny Lind Drop-Side Cribs (fr... [read more]

Thanks to She-Haam for sharing this picture of 3-year-old Aydin and Zara on the opening day of the Soccer World Cup. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Aydin and Zara originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at 09:00:57.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Calling all daddy and mommy bloggers (and anyone else who blogs on family issues): There's a new blog carnival slated to go live in July that will focus on the topic of Road Trips and Family Vacations. Deadlines for submissions will be June 30, so fire up the blog and get crackin'. Here are the rules for the carnival and you can learn more about how to send your submission to Baby Products Guide Heather Corley here. Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookParenting Blogg... [read more]

Photo © USDA Kid favorite SpaghettiOs are being recalled by Campbell Soup because of possible under-processing. Involved in the recall are 15,000,000 pounds of the product (produced as far back as 2008 and as recently as this month) that came in three varieties: 14.75-ounce cans of SpaghettiOs with Meatballs 14.75-ounce cans of SpaghettiOs A to Z with Meatballs 14.75-ounce cans of SpaghettiOs Fun Shapes with Meatballs - Cars There have been no reports of illness or injury but if you or y... [read more]

Thanks to Keshnee for sharing this picture of 1-year-old Kiaren. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Kiaren originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at 09:00:28.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Despite grand plans to watch everything on TV, we’ve only managed to watch highlights so far of the FIFA World Cup. We’ve been listening on the radio, which is better than I expected. Who is that Irish commentator on ESPN? Great fun to listen to his hyper-dramaticization of the few goals being scored. Best part [...]

My wife got us in to a preview of Despicable Me, which Universal Studios will release nationwide on July 9. The trailer of the warring villains — Gru is voiced by Steve Carell and Vector is Jason Segel — was long on gimmicks but short on evidence of a story. The film itself is mostly [...]

In an effort to get the word out about FamilyManOnline.com and Father’s Day, I’ve agreed to post on T-Mobile’s Facebook and Twitter pages. There will be a different father each day through Sunday. I’m up tomorrow, (Tuesday, June 15), so check it out!

"> Parents have spoken. They've appeared on the news, blogged and used social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook to express their outrage about Mead Johnson's toddler formula Enfagrow. Why all the fuss? It happened when they announced the introduction of a new chocolate formula. Experts weighed in, worried that such a product could only contribute to the already epidemic problem of childhood obesity. And apparently, Mead Johnson listened, as it's pulling the formula from their p... [read more]

Thanks to Nicole for sharing this picture of 2-year-old Braelyn. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Braelyn originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 09:00:22.Permalink | Comment | Email this

With Father’s Day coming around on June 20, I’ve gotten a chance to check out possible gift ideas. My personal wish list includes a new digital video camera and an iPad, but those aren’t fitting the family budget at the moment. In addition to my favorite presents —  the one’s my children make for me [...]

A few weeks ago, my sixth-grader son needed to read a biography for a class paper. I searched my bookshelves and brought him out a selection I thought he might like, secretly hoping he would select one that meant a lot to me in particular. Sure enough, he chose They Call Me Coach, the autobiography [...]

© CPSC One Step Ahead is recalling its Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toys because the fabric on the center pole can come loose and expose the foam inside posing a choking / aspiration hazard. About 2,700 were sold on the company's website from October 2008 through April 2010 for about $35. There have been no injuries from this toy, but one child reportedly mouthed the foam after the fabric became loose. This toy was made in China and is described by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as fo... [read more]

Thanks to Michelle for sharing this picture of Nadija and Katya.How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless WednesdayMore Wordless Wednesday posts at About.comMore Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on Facebook Wordless Wednesday: Nadija and Katya on the Beach originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 at 09:00:06.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Thanks to Tailwagger for sharing this picture of Daniel.How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless WednesdayMore Wordless Wednesday posts at About.comMore Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on Facebook Wordless Wednesday: 1-Year-Old Daniel originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 09:00:36.Permalink | Comment | Email this

© Pricegrabber Have you seen the new Huggies diapers that look like a tiny pair of cut-offs?  I'm not sure what to think about them but then I remember what a big deal it was when diapers first began sporting characters on the waistband. ("Eeeeegads!  Blasphemy, I say.  Diapers are supposed to be white!"  Yes, grandma, I know.) I guess I just think it's a little silly and feel the execution was a bit lacking.  They don't look very real and, of course, it's clear that these are not made from... [read more]

I grew up hearing the stories, reading the books, and seeing movies about the Holocaust that saw 6 million Jews and millions of Gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally disabled, and other human beings die at the hands of those who organized genocide during World War II. The world did not expect such a systematic killing of [...]

The controversial reality show Toddlers and Tiaras has been picked up for a third season on TLC. The first episode will be airing on June 2 (10pm Eastern) and will focus on a pageant in Louisiana called Le Maison de Paris. Now, I've written about this show before. Parents chimed in on that post (sometimes quite passionately) about the show, about extremely young girls competing in pageants, and on natural pageants versus glamour pageants. It seems like a lot of people strongly dislike the sh... [read more]

Thanks to Lakshmi Santhamoorthy for sharing this picture of 1-year-old Smrithi Ramesh. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Smrithi Ramesh originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 09:00:14.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Calling all daddy and mommy bloggers (and anyone else who blogs on family issues): There's a new blog carnival slated to go live in June that will focus on the topic of fatherhood and Father's Day Traditions. Deadlines for submissions will be June 1, so fire up the blog and get crackin'. Here are the rules for the carnival and you can learn more about how to send your submission to Adoption Guide Carrie Craft here. Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookParenting Blogg... [read more]

Thanks to Tita for sharing this picture of 1-year-old Kani-Abby. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Kani-Abby originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 at 09:00:08.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Thanks to John Van Eck for sharing this picture of 15-month-old Catharine Rose. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Catharine Rose originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 09:00:40.Permalink | Comment | Email this

It’s relatively straightforward for us parents to deal with a product recall, like the one that recently occurred with McNeil Consumer Healthcare, which pulled products such as children’s versions of Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl because of “quality” issues (such as a higher concentration of an active ingredient). What freaks most of us out [...]

Happy Mother’s Day to the wondrous women in our lives. To my own mom, who just passed her last test to be a dental assistant and puts all her love into work-of-art birthday cards for my boys. To my step-mom, who takes my kids on adventures of culture and silliness. To my grandma, who catches [...]

claudiolobos / Flickr I just read over on Katherine Lee's blog that a county in California has approved a bill that would get rid of toys in kids' meals if they don't meet certain "healthy" criteria. What? You know, on one hand, I can see where that's not a half-bad idea. In theory. In reality, I see it as one more way California takes the power out of a parent's hands and puts it square in the hands of government, instead. I'd rather parents were making those choices. After wat... [read more]

Photo © CPSC There are several recalls parents should be aware of this week.  First, Step2 is recalling its Basic Rhythm Drums because the clips that attach the drumsticks to the drum (see image right) can break and those small pieces can cause choking.  Stop using the product and contact Step2 at 866-860-1887 or on their website to receive a replacement product. Also this week, two different cribs are being recalled. You've probably heard about other Simplicity crib recalls and he... [read more]

Thanks to Tasha Best for sharing this picture of 2-and-a-half-year-old Gabrielle. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Gabrielle originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 09:00:34.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Calling all daddy and mommy bloggers (and anyone else who blogs on family issues): There's a new blog carnival slated to go live in May that will focus on the topic of motherhood. Deadlines for submissions will be May 6, so fire up the blog and get crackin'. Here are the rules for the carnival and you can learn more about how to send your submission to Kids' Movies and TV Guide Carey Bryson here. Follow me on Twitter | Like About.com Toddlers on FacebookParenting Bloggers: Join the May B... [read more]

Thanks to Rebecca for sharing this picture of 17-month-old Samuel. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Samuel originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 at 11:38:39.Permalink | Comment | Email this

abbybatchelder / Flickr A reader asks: "My 28-month-old daughter has begun to potty train. Some days she refuses to get off her potty for hours and others she won't sit on it at all. Now she refuses to wear clothes or a diaper. She'll wear training pants but has accidents. She doesn't like to be wet or dirty and has even woken up screaming (and naked) after pooping in her crib. She's peed in a chair and I'm considering removing it unless she'll sit in it with her clothes on.... [read more]

Aside from an overabundance of pollen, the weather these past few days has been quite nice. It's the perfect type of weather to get outside and enjoy some physical activity (and get that vitamin D going!) This week, try some of my favorite bubble recipes and get outside and enjoy the great weather if you can. If you can't, that's fine. Bubbles are fun indoors, too. My favorite recipe calls for a little bit of corn syrup (or glycerin if you have it) to make the bubbles extra strong and lasti... [read more]

Thanks to Miminora for sharing this picture of 2-and-a-half-year-old Eisya. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Eisya originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 at 09:00:33.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Thanks to Patrice for sharing this picture of 3-year-old Olivia. How to Get Your Toddler Featured on Wordless Wednesday More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers Follow me on Twitter | Become a fan on FacebookWordless Wednesday: Meet Olivia originally appeared on About.com Babies & Toddlers on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 at 11:58:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Jeff Sandquist / FlickrI've been watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution lately. And I know it's reality TV so, of course, it's played up for entertainment purposes, but still.  I have a child who went to public school and I know how those school lunches are.  Not that healthy and certainly not very appetizing.  So why am I even telling you about school lunches when your wee toddlers are years away from that?  Well, it takes time to build a revolution.  If you get on board now instead of waiting... [read more]

After you read the Family Man Recommends review of Debbie and Friends’ More Story Songs and Sing Alongs, check out this free download of the band’s “So So Happy.”  And, grab this coloring page for your young one, too.