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Time management skill to keep track of Appointments

Put a calendar on the fridge and close to a telephone and pencil or pen. If you´d like, color code all activities and appointments by person. A great time management tip as you´ll spend much less time trying to remember who is supposed to be where and when.

late night feedings-care for an infant

To help make those middle of the night feeding last as few months as possible, do not make them exciting. Keep the room as dimly lit as possible, and this is not the feeding that you want to sing and cuddle with your baby. Feed the baby, change the baby, and get him back to sleep. Remember, this is not something you want him to enjoy. As a new mom, you´ll need as much sleep as you can get.

Try this great advice - teach your baby independence

Great advice for moms and babies -as soon as your baby is finished eating, place her in a safe place with toys. This may be on the floor with those toys that go over her head, or in a bouncy seat with toys attached. As this is her most content time, you can teach her to be alone, and most likely she will be happy. This will help as she gets older to learn how to entertain herself for small amounts of time. A great tip for new moms!!

"emergency" diaper bag for babies

Great advice for new moms - keep an extra diaper bag in the trunk of your car. In it have one of everything: diaper, small container of wipes, change of clothes, pacifier, etc. You never know when you´ll need it, and when you do, you will be very happy that it is there!!

good advice to develop good sleep habits

To help care for your new baby - teach your baby to get himself to sleep by putting him down awake. When you know your baby is tired, have him fall asleep in his crib without you holding, patting, or rocking him. It will teach him to get himself to sleep, without creating bad habits that will have to be broken later. Great advice for new mothers!!!

dirty diaper disposal advice

Great idea for moms- keep a ziploc bag with a fabric softener sheet enclosed in your diaper bag. For those times when it is not convenient to dispose of a dirty diaper right away, the scent of the fabric softener sheet will replace the smell of the diaper.

try this great advice - letting dad help new moms

Your husband wants to help, even when he doesn´t get it all right. Even if you can do it faster or better, let him do it his way. He wants to be there to care for you and the baby, so let him. You can´t do it all by yourself, and you are not a bad mother if you let someone else help. Great advice for new moms from moms who have been there!!

time management technique - headset makes life easier

Buy a cordless phone with a headset. You will have two hands free to help with your baby, children, and can talk while getting housework done. This advice for moms will help with time management as it is much more freeing than a regular cordless where you are still using one hand to hold the phone.

homemade scented play dough

Make homemade scented play dough with your children. Mix 2 1/2 cups of flour with 1/2 cup of salt. Add 2 envelopes of kool-aid (any flavor except lemonade). Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to the boil. Add the boiling water and 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix together. Be careful, it will be hot for a little while. Let the kids play with the scented dough. Dough can be stored in plastic bags for a few days.

Reading to Your Children - Great advice

Encourage reading at a very early age. Even if you think your child is not listening, he or she is hearing different sounds and words when you read to them. Very good advice for new moms.

God and Moms

"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers."

-- Jewish proverb

Errand Rounds to Improve Time Management

You will amaze yourself with how much you can get done in a short amount of time if you follow this advice for moms. Make a list of places you need to go to. Now place them in order from closest to home to furthest away and start the clock. This way, if an alternate stop is en route that you forgot, you will save even more time.

Tips for Moms - Kitchen Safety

Try using this great idea - cook using only the back two burners on the stove. Practice turning pot handles towards a side or the back rather than at your body.

birthday tip - balloon fairy

Try this special birthday idea - on the eve of your child´s birthday, after they are asleep, buy mylar balloons and place them in their bedroom. When they wake to this wonderful surprise, you can either take credit, or tell them the "balloon fairy" made a visit. Do not do this with babies or very young children as balloons can present a choking hazard.

Use this great advice - mommy cards

Try this advice for moms - have cards printed with your name, home phone number, cell phone number, and work number. Any time you leave your child with someone, you´ll be sure to hand them all the information they´ll need in case they have to contact you. Order from "customexpression.com". When you travel with your children, whether far from home or on day trip, place one of your "mommy cards" in their pocket in case you get separated.

save money on internet ordering

Try this EASY money saving tip - before you place an online order, always check with a website like "pricezilla.com" for any current coupon codes. You can sometimes get free shipping, or a percent off your purchase.

Effects of a Child

A child will make
love stronger,
days shorter,
nights longer,
the home happier,
the past forgotten,
and the future
worth living for.

-Anonymous

Crayon Marks on the Walls?

The one and only thing I´ve ever found that will successfully remove crayon marks from a wall is a nifty little product called Goo Gone. I think you can get it at home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe´s, etc.). It´s also great for removing stubborn price tag and sticker adhesive.