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Prepare your baby for daycare with tips from Johnson's Baby guest Mommy Blogger, Mindy Roberts. Leaving mommy or daddy to go to daycare for the first time can be incredibly traumatizing for some young children. Here's some tips on how to make this process a bit easier on the little ones including rubbing your baby down with something that smells like "mommy" and finding a "lovey object" that will keep them feeling safe and happy.

Baby socks are great gifts to give for baby showers and christenings. But they're not always the prettiest thing to present. This video shows you how to transform baby socks into beautiful roses for a great presentation. Use this technique to adorn existing presents, or to present your baby socks as a bouquet. As we all know, babies definitely need to keep their toes warm!

Is your new puppy keeping you up at night? Stop yelling at that poor whimpering pup. Remove the duct tape from his snout. Loathe as I am to admit it, sometimes love is the answer. Brilliant and simple. We present to you the real dog whisperer.

Does the morning routine in your household include temper tantrums and a mad rush to get out of the house? Follow this plan to keep everyone on track.You Will Need* An alarm clock* Healthy breakfast foods* Patience

There is nothing like a new baby coming into the world and there is truly nothing like a great arrival welcoming to let everyone know that your baby has arrived, or soon will be arriving. This is an interesting craft project aimed at celebrating the entry of a new baby into the world.

After pregnancy, having a newborn to take care of can be overwhelming. As a new mom, some aspects of baby care will be intuitive to you, but others--like breastfeeding - may feel strange. These video tips for new moms can help!

Is your child a gimme monster? Put a lid on demands and tantrums with these tips.

The adoption process can be long and taxing. Start off right by learning the basic procedure. Step 1: Learn the requirementsFind out the qualifications to adopt. In the U.S., adoption laws vary from state to state. For international adoptions, check federal regulations and the requirements of the child's native country. Step 2: Decide your requirementsDecide your requirements. Are you open to adopting an older child? Or a child of a different race, a baby with health problems, or siblings?...

Making your own baby food is easier than it sounds—and it'll save you money, too. You will need fresh fruits and vegetables, lean beef, lamb, poultry, or pork, a vegetable brush, a vegetable peeler or paring knife, a chef's knife, a cutting board and a food mill, processor or a blender. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make baby food.

Becoming a new father can be an overwhelming and extremely challenging responsibility. This parenting how-to video gives some quick tips on how to make the transition into fatherhood smoothly.

Sign language for infants helps accelerate language development and is also a great way to spend time and bond with your baby. Learn how signing can help you and your child and then learn some easy to do signs that you can practice with your baby at home. Just watch this parenting how-to video.

Just because you're chauffeuring the kids all over creation doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your cool factor. While it's easy to fall into the trap of typical soccer mom-dom, this video will help pull you out of the rut. You'll need car add-ons, MP3s and DVDs, a fashionable wardrobe (which doesn't need to be expensive, just expressing your own sense of style), creativity, and a portable grill. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to avoid falling into a the soccer mom trap.

Potty training toddlers doesn't have to be stressful; it can be fun! Learn how to use rewards and potty training charts to encourage kids to use the toilet, how to avoid and deal with accidents, and how to tell if your child is ready to start wearing underwear in this free parenting tips video series.

Research says babies are comforted by scents associated with their mothers. Fragrances baby experiences with you regularly will remind her of you even when you're not right by her side, providing a feeling of comfort and "home." You can comfort your baby with just your scent with the tips in this how to video.

Learn how you can use an exercise ball to help comfort a fussy baby with this how to video. Using an exercise ball makes comforting your baby easier because of the constant bouncing movement. Quiet your crying infant with the tips from this parenting tutorial.

This parenting tutorial teaches you how to bathe your newborn baby. Learn how to get the bath ready, how to hold your baby in the bath, how to safely wash your newborn's hair and safe products to wash your baby with. With the tips from this how to video you can get your baby clean and safe in the tub.

Learn how to make your own baby wipes with this tutorial. All you need is soft paper towels, a knife, baby oil, water and baby shampoo. This is a great way to save money on disposable baby wipes. Watch this how to video and you can learn how to make affordable, home-made baby wipes.

The benefits of reading aloud last well into the teen years, so don't stop now. As kids get busy with homework and extracurriculars, it's easy to give up family reading time. Resist. They still gain a lot from your special attention and the sound of your voice. Try the tips in this how to video and you can help your pre-teen enjoy reading.

Babies have no way of communication other than crying. = Touch is one of a baby's most highly developed senses at birth. Holding, caressing and cuddling your infant is crucial to helping her feel safe and secure. There are a number of tips demonstrated in this instructional video to help calm a crying baby. Watch this video child care tutorial and learn how to comfort a baby.

Cuddles and comfort are as important for you baby as feeding is. Don't let anyone tell you that your bottle-fed baby won't bond with you. There is no reason why bottle -feeding can't be a warm and loving experience. If it's summer you can let your baby feel your bare skin. Make sure that you are comfortable. Feeding your baby in an awkward position will only compound the aches and pains most new mothers feel. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to bottle feed a baby.

It looks so natural, a baby at the breast, but you might have learned that positioning your own little one is not as easy as it appears. Don't worry, it gets easier. Find a comfortable place to feed your little one. If you'll be nursing sitting up, choose a supportive chair with arm rests. Have several pillows handy. Undress your baby, down to her diaper. Skin-to-skin contact stimulates babies, helping them to remain awake and alert during a feed. For this reason, it's best not to swaddle your...

One of the most important things to know about babies is how to hold them properly. Babies' heads are the heaviest part of their body, and their necks are weak. Pick up some tips for how to position a baby in your arms in different ways. Watch this video parenting tutorial and learn how to pick up and hold a baby.

A baby sling is a safe, comfortable way to carry your baby or child. In this how to video, learn how you should put on your baby sling. Carry your baby in style with this tutorial.

A baby sling is a great way to carry your baby, but did you know that it is also safe to carry your toddler in a sling as well? In this how to video you will learn how you can safely, and comfortably carry your toddler in the hip sling position.

A baby sling is a great, no-fuss way to carry your baby. In this how to video, learn how you can put on your baby sling, and carry your baby with style.

A baby sling is great, no-fuss way to carry your baby. In this how to video, learn how you can safely carry your baby in the cradle hold sling position. The cradle hold carry is good for newborns through 3-4 months.

Joy and Gracie show us how to make a newborn infant stop crying and sleep in peace using a wine tasting secret. This is a Japanese Urawaza trick that uses the white noise of a gurgle to ease a baby's cry.

Need to carry your baby, but don't have your sling or baby kangaroo handy? Then watch this how to video to learn how to use a just about anything as a baby carrier in an emergency. You can use a towel, t-shirt, or a pair of stretch sweat pants. This particular demonstrations shows how to use your shirt to carry your tiny baby during an emergency.

Need to carry your baby, but don't have your sling or baby kangaroo handy? Then watch this how to video to learn how to use a just about anything as a baby carrier in an emergency. You can use a towel, t-shirt, or a pair of stretch sweat pants. This particular demonstrations shows how to use a pair of sweatpants to carry your baby on your back in an emergency.

Watch as out hosts show you how to make a pinless nappy/diaper for a newborn baby. This method of folding reusable cloth diapers help to avoid irritating the naval area.

This sling positions is a great for infants and newborns. Watch this how to video and learn how to position your baby in an upright facing inward tummy to tummy fashion.

This wrap position is great for toddlers, babies with good head and neck control or who are at least 5 months old. This how to video will show you how to carry your baby on your hip in a baby sling.

Understanding the mechanics of your baby carrying sling is essential for the safety of you baby. Watch this how to video to learn the basics of wearing your baby on a ring sling.

It is always important to follow certain safety guidelines when you carry and remove your child out of sling. This how to video will demonstrate how to remove your baby from the any baby carrying ring wrap.

This video is great for new parents. Its a video how to on how to properly adjust and place a newborn in a wrap sling. Watch and learn how to carry your baby with the newborn cradle hold method.

Watch this how to video and learn how to carry your newborn baby using the head opposite rings position. This method of carrying a child in a sling is a great breastfeeding position.

Once your child is old enough you can try this method of carrying a toddler in a wrap sling. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to carry your grown up baby on your back with the help of sling.

When you carry your baby in a sling it is very important to follow safety guidelines. This will ensure that you and your baby are safe. Watch as our host shows you to too support your baby while he or she is a sling.

When your baby starts teething, he will probably start drooling a lot and experience some gum discomfort. Watch this video to learn signs of teething as well as ways to soothe the pain that comes with this process.

D you know how to change a nappy? Don't be ashamed to admit that you've never changed a nappy before and need a crash course... Watch this video to learn how to properly change your child's disposable diaper.