Weekly Trip to the Library Undoubtedly one of the most important things to teach kids is kindness. We must show them how to be friendly and to be kind towards others, to use good manners, and not to be mean or bully or cyber bully others. Learning to be kind as children will ultimately make […]
Products Nannies Love Although there are apps nannies and parents can use to communicate with one another daily, I am old-school and still prefer having a paper notebook or journal to record my nanny kids’ daily milestones in. You can make a nanny daily log simply by using a three-ring binder or folder kept in […]
Products Nannies Love Nothing’s worse when a toddler soaks through their diapers during nap time, while traveling, or overnight. That’s why nannies love Sposie Booster Pads. Sposie Booster Pads are a long-wearing extra-absorbency disposable diaper pad that simply inserts into diapers or training pants. The unique flow-through pad wicks away moisture that often irritates skin. […]
Keeping Track of Kids Too Young to Have Phones As my youngest nanny kid is almost old enough to start walking to school without me but too young to have a cell phone yet, I have been worrying about how we can keep in touch with her. That’s why I started researching GPS Tracking Smart […]
Keep Devices from Ruining Kid’s Eyes, Mood and Sleep We know how important it is to protect children’s eyes from the sun, but seldom realize we need to safeguard their eyes from technology screens. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises limiting children older than 2 to a maximum of two hours a day on media […]
Products Nannies Love The National Institutes of Health states that nocturnal enuresis (bed-wetting) is involuntary urination after age 5 or 6, and that more than 5 million children experience it. Bed-wetting is involuntary so it’s important NOT to punish children for wetting their beds. When I cared for a child who slept so deeply he […]
Is Swaddling a Baby to a Bed with Safety Clips Helpful or Hype? I am a complete and total Dr. Harvey Karp aficionado. Dr. Karp explains that swaddling is an excellent way to help newborns have a good night’s sleep. Dr. Karp cites a study from 2002 that babies who are swaddled, or wrapped tightly […]
Helpful or Hype Baby bottles are one of the most essential baby items nannies need when caring for babies. I’ve seen a few Hands-Free Baby Bottles on the market promoting a way to safely feed babies in the car seat while their caregiver is driving, or while pushing a stroller, or simply need an extra pair […]
Products Nannies Love Children want to be just like a big kid. They reach a point where they no longer want to sit in a high chair or booster seat for “babies” anymore. In fact, many children would rather sit on their knees to eat rather than use a booster seat. With Kaboost , a […]
Products Nannies Love Want to help teach kids how to eat proper portions of healthy food? Forget the confusing food pyramids of the past. Try using this easy visual aid promoted by the first lady of the United States. MyPlate for Kids Nutrition Plate helps nannies, parents, and children visualize what they should have on a plate […]
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