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14 Surprising Ways to Save on Baby Stuff   Your little bundle doesn't have to  cost  a bundle. Here's how to be smart about your spending without having to skimp. When you're sprouting a bump, being more budget conscious suddenly bumps to the top of your priorities. But how exactly do you save when having a baby feels like it comes with a mandatory 18-year spending spree? Well, here's the good news: "Kids definitely cost money, but they don't have to be as expensive as many make them out to be, newborns especially," says Matt Becker, a certified financial planner in Pensacola, Florida, and founder of  Mom and Dad Money , a financial advice site for parents. There are plenty of small ways you can cut back on how much cash you're dishing out that will pay off in the long run. To start, here are 14 of them. 1. Shop online—but not for everything How many times have you debated if getting out of your stretchy pants is worth a trip to the st

Baby temperature: what's normal, how to treat a fever, and when to see a doctor The first time that your baby gets sick with a temperature can be just as upsetting for you as it is for your baby. But being in the know about what is considered normal, when to be concerned and how you can lower their temperature can help you to be prepared. Here, Dr Daniel Golshevsky, Chief Resident Medical Officer and pediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, answers parents' most common questions about baby temperatures. What is considered the normal temperature range for a baby? "The normal temperature for a baby is between 36°C and 37.5°C degrees, although this can vary according to the time it is taken, the method of checking and the device used," says Dr Golshevsky.  What is considered a high temperature for a baby ? Dr Golshevsky advises that babies under 3 months with a temperature of 38°C are considered to have a fever.  A temperatur

Can Your Baby Really Learn to Read? The first time I saw an advertisement of a 9 month old reading words printed on “educational” flashcards, I was fascinated to see a young baby doing such an advanced task. But was this baby really reading? If you search the internet for information on this topic, you can find as many claims that babies can be taught to read as articles refuting this claim. Proponents of teaching babies to read claim that through repeated exposure to printed words on flashcards and DVDs, infants eventually learn to “read” these words. "Young children can be made to recognize or memorize words, but the brains of infants and toddlers are just not developed enough to actually learn to read at the level the way the enticing television ads claim they can". In a report on NBC TODAY, a variety of developmental and reading experts from around the US were interviewed about teaching babies to read. They reported: “From coast to coast, TODAY found 10 exp

Baby Seat Safety Buying the right baby seat for your child or infant with baby seat safety in mind can be a confusing experience. There are many models and brand on the market today. How do you choose an infant car seat that is both effective in protecting your infant, while at the same time providing an appropriate level of comfort and ease of use. These are legitimate concerns that become even more important when you factor in the spate of recalled baby seats/carriages in the last four years. Rest assured, there are good car seats that will provide safety, comfort and ease of use for your infant. The golden rule of thumb is to purchase a car seat with a proven track record and use it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Consistent and correct use of the car safety seat is the best way to insure the safety of your infant. This site is a legal information site only. Questions to Consider Several important questions should guide your decision making process when