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Maria Cummings is a devoted parent, wife and expert author on family matters and parenting. She is devoted to helping parents and to childrens organizations and activities. Maria is also the Sales Manager for Bustling Baby, LLC - a company focused on making parenting easier and offers many products to make life with baby easier, such as convertible car seats Sort By: Date | Popularity
![]() Effectlively Cleaning Cloth DiapersYou know it is possible to help reduce the amount of disposable diaper waste in landfills by using cloth diapers, but you are nervous about how to wash them. This is a common concern being raised by many young mothers who were raised with disposable diapers. You may be surprised... ![]() Finding The Best Hotel Accommodations When Traveling With InfantsYou will be surprised at how different the "ideal" travel accommodations are for you once you have a child. Before becoming a parent, you wanted a room that was in the middle of the action because you were there to party; now, you have a tiny tot to care for... ![]() Sharing More Joy - Shopping for Your New GrandchildI am finally able to say the words I have known I was destined to say, my baby is going to have a baby. She is thirty-nine years old, and this will be her first child. I'm so looking forward to this grandchild that I can hardly remember being this excited even when I was preparing to give birth to my daughter! I found myself perplexed during this joyous time - just what is an appropriate baby gift for a grandparent to give! ![]() Good Parenting That Benefits the EnvironmentAs people are beginning to understand how their behavior alters the planet, ecological consciousness is becoming a popular trend. Children are taught by their parents the importance of the environment as well as the interaction between themselves and their surroundings. Taking some simple measures in your home will instill in... ![]() How to Find Which Infant Carrier is Your Best ChoiceSeveral pediatric studies have found that wearing your baby offers important benefits to your baby's mental, emotional, and physical development. Parents can realize the best possible developmental benefits for their children using any type of baby carrier. Selecting a baby carrier can be a daunting task for many parents. Depending... ![]() Not Your Mother's Cloth DiaperYou know it is possible to help reduce the amount of disposable diaper waste in landfills by using cloth diapers, but you are nervous about how to wash them. Many of today's young mothers were raised with disposable diapers and have this same concern. Cleaning cloth diapers is not as hard, or as gross, as you might think. ![]() Grandma's First Overnight Visit with GrandbabyLetting my mother care for my baby for an overnight visit was intended to provide me rest. I had never been away from my daughter for any length of time in her short four month old lifetime. For over a month, my mother had been asking to keep her for an overnight visit, and I could not put it off any longer. Preparing everything to get her to grandma's house made me feel like I needed a vacation. Add to all that the discomfort of being away from my daughter for the first time. ![]() The Fundamentals To A Healthy BabyDuring pregnancy, many people ask new parents a lot of questions - would you like a girl or boy? What color eyes do you hope she has? Do you think he'll have freckles? All valid questions, but what it comes down to for most parents? The two arms and two... ![]() What to Expect with Baby's First Day Home from the HospitalWhy did the staff let me leave the hospital with this helpless little creature? These were the thoughts I had the day baby and I came home from the hospital. Newborns are so different than the cute, chubby babies I had babysat for long ago - and this baby was totally my responsibility! The realization hit me all at once - I was the parent and was supposed to have all the answers. Apparently there was no secret "confidence booster switch" which was flipped into the ON position after giving birth. ![]() How to Find the Best Hotel Accommodations with BabiesHaving children traveling with you will alter your concept of the perfect travel accommodations. Before becoming a parent, you wanted a room that was in the middle of the action because you were there to party; now, you have a tiny tot to care for and if he’s not happy and satisfied, you certainly aren’t going to have much of a vacation. When traveling with an infant, what are the key considerations to help you find the best hotel accommodations?
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