Sometimes parents will take the first sign of potty training readiness as a green light to start the process full on. But, there are lots of times when toddlers show interest in potty training or show a few of the signs, but they just aren't quite...

Melissa Kotlen Nagin, our Guide to Breastfeeding, has lined up some of the best breastfeeding resources from around About.com. You can find information to help you make your decision or if you're already nursing you can get tips and find products to...

How you long to give your baby a real bath and that umbilical stump just won't cooperate. I get questions like "Why hasn't it fallen off yet?" all the time.

Question: Is Stomach Pain Normal After Giving Birth? I had my first baby two weeks ago and I've been having pains in my stomach. I don't know what's going on. Should I go to the hospital? Do I wait it out? Does this happen to all women? Please help.

Some cribs also carried the Fisher-Price name Photo © CPSC I've only ever owned a couple of recalled items -- a crockpot and a pendant from a bubble gum machine -- so when I saw this crib recall and realized it was my son's crib, I had to catch my...

Marbles: not the greatest toddler gift van Ort / Flickr Yesterday, I shared with you my gift lists full of my favorite toddler gear for this year. Now, I'd like to ask you to share, too. What has been the best and worst gifts your toddler has ever...

Radio Flyer Scoot About Photo © PriceGrabber I made a run to the library today and along the way caught a glimpse of the mall. There wasn't an empty parking space to be had. I cannot even imagine how bad it's going to be on Friday. For all of you...

And speaking of gingerbread houses, Barbara writes: "I am trying to build a gingerbread house. I need snow and, of course, I do remember when you just beat Ivory flakes. If I grate the bars, will I get the same effect?" Yes, this will totally...

Gingerbread Men DaveFayram / FlickrMaking gingerbread cookies is one of my favorite holiday activities. We love to make the men and flat pieces for gingerbread houses, too. Like making cinnamon applesauce ornaments, this is an activity where toddlers...