http://babyonthefly.com Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:07:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Every parent wants to create the perfect nursery for their baby. But before you know it, that baby is ready to move out of the crib and into a bed. That’s when you need to think about redecorating the nursery for your child’s changing needs. Here are some tips to ... http://babyonthefly.com/decorating-tips-for-kids-rooms/ The children’s television series Sesame Street recently celebrated its 40th anniversary on the air. One of the older and favorite of the Muppet characters is Ernie, who was famous for his love of a familiar bath toy. See Ernie’s song about his Rubber Ducky in this YouTube video. You can ... http://babyonthefly.com/ernie-and-his-rubber-ducky/ There are many options available to today’s parents when it comes to diapers for their baby. Disposable diapers continue to be popular because of the convenience of just throwing away dirty diapers. However, disposable diapers are expensive, and eco-friendly, biodegradable versions are even more costly. Because disposable diapers are highly ... http://babyonthefly.com/disposable-vs-cloth-diapers/   Kideos is a kid-friendly version of YouTube that’s perfect for children up to 10 years of age. Although YouTube has plenty of G-rated content, parents can’t help but worry about what young children might come across if they’re set free on YouTube. The videos on Kideos have been screened by ... http://babyonthefly.com/kideos/ Team Umizoomi is a new Nickelodeon kids show that’s aimed at preschoolers.  The focus is on teaching math basics to very young children.  The design and format of the show are similar to Blue’s Clues, a perennial favorite with the younger crowd.  The bright 2D and 3D graphics of Umizoomi ... http://babyonthefly.com/team-umizoomi-teaches-kids-math/ Parents have recently discovered that babies can learn sign language even before they’re able to speak. Research has found that infants can learn American Sign Language (ASL) and can use it to communicate simple feeling and needs from a very young age. This can accelerate speech development, build cognitive skills and ... http://babyonthefly.com/baby-sign-language/ Renting a bounce house for a child’s birthday party or as a fundraiser for a school or sports team has been a popular option for quite some time.  Kids do love bounce houses, but unfortunately these inflatable fun houses are a common cause of injuries to children.  Adults who rent ... http://babyonthefly.com/bounce-house-safety-tips/ According to Parents Magazine, a recent study conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that about 60 percent of teenagers eat only one fruit or vegetable per day.  Poor eating habits usually start in childhood.  No parent plans on raising a picky eater or a child who will ... http://babyonthefly.com/teaching-your-child-to-eat-veggies/ Here are some of the baby development milestones to watch for in babies ages 3 to 6 months. By the age of 3 months, most babies are beginning to smile and laugh and to make cooing noises when spoken to. Some babies are able to pull themselves up and stand with ... http://babyonthefly.com/baby-development-age-3-to-6-months/ Every baby develops in unique ways.  Parents who try to compare their baby with others are likely to be frustrated or puzzled because of the wide range of normal development.  Being informed about expected baby development milestones can help, but it’s important to remember that milestone charts should be used ... http://babyonthefly.com/baby-development-first-3-months/