Parenting Advice from Parents - Thank You!

Because the comments that the readers add are somewhat difficult to find, I have compiled some posts that I think are helpful.

What to do when your baby is sick:

Said one reader: “when my 4 year old was an infant a friend of mine gave me the most awesome book called The Baby Book by Sears and Sears. This book saved my sanity on several 2am panic attack situations over what to do for my sick baby to help him feel better. I highly recommend this book to all parents- the advice in the book really works!!” Here is a direct link to The Baby Book at Amazon.com.

Another reader suggested this about fevers: “My doctor recommended letting the sick child play in a tepid bath and then drain the water while they are still in the tub. The evaporation of the water cools them without giving them a chill. I have found this to be very helpful in lowering a fever as well as cheering up the sick child.”

Here are some suggestions for feeding your baby vegetables:

1. Steamed green beans with a little butter or seasoning (I tried this myself with both, and it was good…our daughter tried it too, and it seemed to help.
2. Green beans or green peas in cottage cheese.

For babies who are underweight, here was a suggestion:

“The doctor recommended getting her on a structured meal plan. So she only eats when in her highchair at certain times of the day. That way she's hungry at mealtime and gets very well balanced meals. She’s also finally putting some meat on her little bones!”

So, there you are, some great tips from those who have come to read. I hope these suggestions are helpful to many of you.

I also stumbled upon another blog that I think is great. It’s called I love my baby. You should check it out.

Please tell other parents about this site if you have found any of the information helpful.