He’s begun to wiggle away from hugs, ignores you more frequently, and only wants Daddy to bathe him. Your toddler may be small but he sure knows how to confuse you, big-time!

When he was just a baby, all you had to do was smile, and he’d coo in happiness, smile back, or even let loose with some giggles. That’s all it took at that age to show his devotion and adoration for you. But now, your little guy is turning away from your kisses and going so far as to blurt out, “Go away Mommy”! Sure, you may have expected this at some point down the line, but so soon? The kid’s not even in preschool!

In a word, yes. Toddlers are just becoming aware of themselves as separate person from you. They are also beginning to understand that they have emotions that are different from yours. They are experimenting with all sorts of new social skills and part of this process involves testing the relationships that are most important to them. In other words, your little kid is growing up and pulling away or acting out at this age is developmentally appropriate behavior. So don’t take the brush off personally.

As they learn that they are different from you and their independence continues to grow, they start distinguishing what they want from what you want. Until this point, everything that you’ve done has been together, in tandem. Sleeping, feeding, bathing, playing, talking, visiting, and so on. During all of these activities, they have been highly dependent on you for their needs. When they start understanding that they can have needs that are separate from yours, they naturally start asserting their independence. They aren’t deliberately trying to push you away.

They are also trying to make sense of their independent needs, so they may not clearly understand what they want or need yet. Coming to terms with their own wants and needs will be part of their growth toward independence. Sometimes, he’ll want to revert to being totally dependent and need those reassurances that he can still count on your to be there. Other times, he’ll want to make sure you understand that he has his own feelings and desires.

Remember that the moods of toddlers change quickly and without warning, so you’ll be back in his good graces soon enough. In the meantime, don’t sulk or ignore the brush-off. Instead, be prepared to accept his mood and assure him that it’s perfectly ok for him not to feel huggy and kissy all the time.

Playing Favorites

Not long ago your daughter climbed onto your lap and begged you to read her favorite story repeatedly. Now she wants her Daddy. Only her Daddy.

What Gives? Kids at this age are learning to assert their preferences. When a child chooses one parent over the other, it’s just like she when she says she wants this flavor of ice cream and not that one, or one toy and not the other. It’s how she begins to take control of her environment. A toddler is still too young to understand how her actions may make another person feel, including hurting their feelings.

The Right Response. It’s OK for a child to favor one parent over the other. However, it is important that you make sure each of you is still spending quality time with her. You want to teach her that she has two parents to handle things in life. If she regularly only wants Daddy to feed her dinner, bathe her and tuck her into bed, you need to be clear about who will do what with her. You might tell her that Daddy is going to rest this evening and Mommy is going to put her to bed.

Resisting Affection

Snuggle time used to be your favorite time of the day together, but now your toddler is acting like hugging you is a form of torture.

What Gives? Now that he’s figuring out how to use his independence a little more, he may refuse your affection from time to time. Just because you are feeling huggy and kissy doesn’t mean he is feeling that same mood at the moment. Two and three year olds tend to get so absorbed in what they are doing that they can easily tune out everything and everyone else around them.

The Right Response. Time your snuggles around his busy little schedule, not when he’s in the middle of building a really cool tower of blocks. If he refuses your attempt for a smooch, let him know that it’s OK and that you’ll be ready for him to give you one when he feels like it.

We have to respect the boundaries of these little tots. Sometimes they are in the mood to sit on your lap and snuggle, other times, they have other things on their agenda. No matter. We know that they love us and they know that we feel the same about them!

Kat Hafen writes for many baby publications including HugaMonkey, which has baby slings, changing pads, baby carriers, and much more. Visit HugaMonkey to find the perfect item to help with your baby!

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Whether they are squeezing the bottle of lotion all over the floor or unrolling toilet paper, little kids love exploring their big world one mess at a time. Learn some tips on how to control and survive the chaos.

Trying to keep your home neat and under control while there is a toddler around can seem like a hopelessly lost cause. The minute you tidy up the toys or fold a stack of laundry, another mess is waiting to be tackled. Your child’s messiness can get so bad at times; that you might think she’s trying to make you crazy!

But one-year-olds are simply making discoveries in their world the only way they know how - by getting into their surroundings, literally. This makes a lot of cleanup for mom and dad! Combine curiosity with wanting to be independent and lack of fully developed manual skills, and you can count on plenty of mishaps! While messy play is beneficial, it doesn’t mean that you should let your child run wild. Check out a few common toddler disasters and learn how to set limits without stifling development.

Unrolling Toilet Paper. Toddlers get a kick out of watching toilet paper come undone and pile up. Rolling it back up is a pain for you but it may help to realize that this messy activity requires a pushing and throwing motion that builds your child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Limit the Mess - Let your toddler have her own roll of toilet paper in a different color or pattern, and only keep it half full, which is less for you to roll back up. Make sure she knows that this roll belongs to her to play with, but the others are off limits. You will have to help her roll it back up, but this will help prevent unexpected surprises in the bathroom. An alternative is to have her play with balls instead. Pushing, rolling, and throwing them will develop the same skills - minus the mess.

Drawing on Walls. Drawing boosts hand dexterity, but giving your toddler a handful of crayons is a disaster waiting to happen.

Limit the Mess - Give your child a large sheet of butcher paper. A large area may make her less likely to draw on the walls. If she does it anyway, let her know in a firm voice that it is not OK. Explain to her that coloring is limited to paper only. Then enlist her help in clean-up, even if it’s just holding the paper towels while you wipe off the marks. This will help her understand that there are consequences to her actions.

Playing with Food. You can fully expect your toddler to be fascinated and entertained by being hands-on with her food. Exploring textures, colors, and flavors of foods is how they learn about them. They are very curious about cause and effect at this age. If they drop food on the floor, will it roll, splatter, or make a loud noise?

Limit the Mess - Place a large washable mat underneath her high chair. Don’t be too quick to jump up every time she spills or drops something. It will make you crazy and may tempt your toddler to play a game of “Let’s see how many times Mommy will pick up my cup”! Be sure to know when enough is enough. If your child is becoming bored or full, it is time to end the meal before frustration on both your parts becomes inevitable.

Mess time equals learning time, whether you are comfortable with that or not. Allowing your toddler to explore with food and household items can be beneficial and rewarding. At the same time, limits should be set as to what gets messy and how much your child is creating disasters!

Kat Hafen writes for many baby publications including HugaMonkey, which has baby slings, changing pads, baby carriers, and much more. Visit HugaMonkey to find the perfect item to help with your baby!

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Your little 12-pound bundle of joy is a charmer, but this little cutie also does a thing or two that will make you say, Huh? Here are some explanations to some of those little mysteries.

“My baby smells so good … what’s her secret?” Two words: No sweat. The apocrine glands, which are found in the armpits, breasts, and groin associated with strong body odor, aren’t active until puberty. Another reason she smells to good to you may because her scent is familiar. Each of has our own odor print.

Moms have been known to recognize their newborn by scent alone. One theory for this phenomenon is olfactory cues from baby may be circulating in Mom’s bloodstream during pregnancy, giving her an early exposure.

“What’s the deal with toe-sucking?” Your little one learns about the objects around her by putting them in her mouth. Nerve fibers in the mouth are more sensitive than those in the fingers, so babies can experience many wonderful touch sensations when they suck on their body parts.

While babies love to suck anything they can get their lips on - toys, the remote - many 4- and 5-month-olds find it easy to put their feet in their mouth simply because they’re so flexible.

“Do all newborns get startled as much as mine does?” All healthy newborns are born programmed with an involuntary impulse called the Moro reflex. So, if your baby is startled by the sound of a slamming door or by and siren, for instance, he’ll fling his arms out, spread his fingers, then grab instinctively-for Mom. Then he’ll bring his arms back to his body and relax.

Newborns haven’t learned to differentiate from common and uncommon noises. As your little one matures, his brain learns to distinguish sounds and movements, and suppresses this primitive reflex.

“What’s the reason for all the drooling?” Infants have an immature nervous system and they don’t have as much motor control for their mouth as older children and adults. The dribbling usually lessens by the time they reach age one.

“Every time I give my baby her bottle, she wraps her fingers around mine. What’s going on?” It’s her way of showing you her love. Starting at 3or 4 months, your baby is able to hold onto your fingers and she may do it every chance she gets. She also gets a kick out of hearing your voice so another great way to bond is to talk or sing to her.

“My newborn looks like a frog when she sleeps.” During the first month or two of life, your baby’s arms, legs, elbows, and knees are bent when she snoozes, similar to how they were in the womb. As her nervous system matures, her legs will straighten and she’ll sleep in a looser position.

“Why does my baby hit or scratch at a picture in a book?” She’s used to seeing things in 3-D, so she doesn’t know what to do with a 2-D picture. Keep reading to her and marvel as her cognitive skills develop.

Around the age of 9 months old, she will begin to tell the difference between real objects and images and become intrigued. Around 15 months she will scratch and hit pictures less and begin pointing at them more often, sometimes making sounds as she points, showing that she is recognizing the meaning of images.

Becoming a parent is definitely a learning process, but what a fun adventure!

Kat Hafen writes for many baby publications including HugaMonkey, which has baby slings, changing pads, baby carriers, and much more. Visit HugaMonkey to find the perfect item to help with your baby!

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Baby contests have the potential to steer your little one towards fame and riches. If your baby has got the looks and talent, baby contests are the perfect opportunity to reach the stars.

When we search the internet for baby contests, we see a lot of contests to choose from! The internet is full of such contests, which you can get your cute kid into. The question is how to choose the right one?

The hardest part of choosing a contest for your baby is to know how to enter these baby contests. Each contest has different rules and it’s your part to decide which one suits your baby the most.

You can start off by asking what the prizes are. There are lots of contests’, each having different prizes. Some offer money while others might offer gift prizes. If the baby contest charges a fee, it is better to know about the prize before entering into the contest.

You should also know about the age limitations. Some baby contests are open to children from all age groups, including teenagers. Some are limited to just babies and toddlers. It’s important to check about the age limitation if you are willing to get your kid into the contest. Read the rules and call the contest organizers to get more information about the kid.

Is the baby contest legitimate? It is very important, run an internet search of the contest or scan the message boards and forums for information. Make sure you know very well, what your kid is getting into. Go through the official contest website. Read all you can about the contest.

How do I enter my kid into a contest? Usually, there is a contest form that needs to be filled. Some contests even charge a small fee. If the contest is online then you will be asked to upload the photographs of your kid to the contest website or Email the photograph. Also check the geographical locations, where the contest is available.

What will my kid win? Prizes can vary from cash rewards to gift certificates. Some contests have baby freebies and gift coupons depending upon the contest. If the contest is being held in conjunction with some product, make sure that you want to associate your baby with that product before entering the contest.

If you have a cute, beautiful kid make sure you get some professional help. This can increase the chances of winning the contest.

Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or the kid. At the end of the day it’s only a baby contest, Right?

If you follow these guidelines and tips, it will make the whole process less stressful and your kid will have fun. Remember don’t enter your kid in any contest which you think might be harsh on the little mind. It’s all about having fun and enjoying yourself while it lasts. Have fun and enjoy the contest. Who knows you could become the parent of the next Baby Star!

Michelle Brunetti from www.TheCuteKid.com, the most respected baby modeling contest with 1.7 million members and growing fast. TheCuteKid photo contest is judged by model and talent scouts and awards over $100,000 in prizes annually - Do You Have a CuteKid?

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Bringing home a new baby is an exciting moment but as you step into the world of motherhood you have a whole new list of things to worry about. You have to make sure you get the proper nutrients so your baby stays healthy and keep an eye out for anything that could imply they are sick. You also need to have the right skin care for newborns so that your baby is happy and healthy.

You might wonder what skin for newborns has to do with a healthy baby, outside of keeping their skin soft and clean. The reason skin care is so crucial is because the first few months of an infant’s life is when they start to develop their immune system. They need to be exposed to bacteria, germs, and the common “bad things” that the body faces every day so that their bodies learn to resist it. If you use lotions and soaps with antibacterial in them then you are killing the germs for your baby’s body so that their body won’t learn to do it itself. Baby products are filled with “helpful” bacteria killers and sterilizing chemicals so wait to use them until your child is a few months old.

Babies don’t get dirty every day. Unlike you, they aren’t walking around all day and exposing themselves to all kinds of dirt. They also generally aren’t spending all day sweating from overworking themselves or having to wear clothes even on really hot days. This means that you shouldn’t be giving your baby a bath every day like you might do for yourself. The oils in a baby’s skin differ from the oils in adult skin and your baby desperately needs to keep the oils their skin is naturally producing. When you give your baby a bath you are removing those necessary oils, so the less often you do it the better. Of course, babies do get dirty sometimes so a sponge bath a few times a week is enough to keep them clean while still practicing good skin care for newborns.

Just because you shouldn’t wash your baby too often and use antibacterial soaps on it doesn’t mean that you can’t clean the things that you baby will be exposed to. You should be washing everything that the baby deals with on a regular basis and especially wash new products you bring home for them. Whether you get them from a yard sale or brand new sealed tight in plastic packaging you should clean all the toys you buy for your baby to play with and wash the clothes you get for them to wear. If you buy used items you should definitely use antibacterial soaps because you don’t know what those items were exposed to. New items should be cleaned with regular soap and water. All of these things will not only affect the skin care of newborns but half the time they’ll wind up in your baby’s mouth too. Cleaning the things they come into contact with will help avoid rashes and other ailments they could pick up from touching dirty toys.

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The family bed, also called co-sleeping, is an extremely common practice where babies and young kids sleep with one or both of their parents. Approximately one-third of American families frequently sleep together during all or part of the night. Throughout most of the world, co-sleeping is a way of life; it is the norm for 90 percent of the world’s population. There has been much research determining that it is normal and healthy.

Many experts aren’t so open-minded on this issue. In fact, according to some physicians, co-sleeping will foster an unhealthy dependence, harmed marriages and increased the probability of sleep disorders. Other doctors deliver the opposite message, saying that co-sleeping makes a baby or child feel loved, secure, and comfortable.

It is important for parents to decide for themselves whether sharing their bed is something that suits their lives and they are comfortable with. While some parents wouldn’t dream of letting their babies and young kids sleep with them, others couldn’t imagine letting their young ones cry out and fall asleep alone. The family bed isn’t for everyone, but it is a viable option.

If you are on the positive side of sharing your bed with your kids, you will have to plan for the time that your child will inevitably have to learn to sleep alone. A good rule of thumb is when anyone in the shared bed is uncomfortable or is having their own sleep compromised, it’s time for your child to sleep on his own.

After co-sleeping with their parents for a period of time, many kids decide on their own that it’s time to sleep in their own beds. But often, kids find it hard to fall asleep alone after being used to being next to their parents in bed. The same is true for kids who have received assistance in the form of back rubs or storytelling, etc.

This is not an incurable problem, but parents should realize that kids will need a considerable amount of time to get used to this adjustment of being alone in bed. They gradually and systematically must reduce their nighttime attention while their kids are taught to relax by themselves and go to sleep.

Unfortunately, most sleep experts don’t seem to realize that many parents are looking for advice after having shared their bed or assisted their child to fall asleep for months or even years. Parents are often routinely advised to abruptly withdraw their attention at bedtime with no mention of teaching children self-relaxing tools. This sets the scene for bedtime battles and leaves parents feeling frustrated and defeated.

When you decide that the first time is right and you want to give the transition a try, you can make it a positive time for your child and yourself. You teach your kids many things, not the least of which is to become an independent sleeper who will proudly be able to say, “I can go to sleep by myself”. Once your child is able to fall asleep alone, he will much less likely to get up in the night. If he does happen to awaken at night for a drink or a bathroom visit, he will be more likely to fall back to sleep on his own.

The most important tactic to getting your child to sleep in his own bed is a firm routine and lots of patience and encouragement. A reward system for falling asleep alone and for making it through the night is good idea. Purchasing a special stuffed animal or blanket to snuggle up with are things that will make your child more confident and feel more secure while putting themselves to sleep.

For some families this transition will be easy, and for others, quite a challenge. Make it a positive experience by showing lots of love, patience, and reassuring your child that no matter what, if he is afraid or really needs you, that you will be there.

Kat Hafen writes for many baby publications including HugaMonkey, which has baby slings, changing pads, baby carriers, and much more. Visit HugaMonkey to find the perfect item to help with your baby!

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Dressing your toddler can be quite an adventure, especially if you are short of time in the morning. Toddlers are at the stage where often they want to both choose and try to put on their own clothes, and as they are very active you need to find mim-pi childrens clothes which will fit with their lifestyle.

The type of clothes that are ideal at this age are colourful, easy to care for and not too expensive as they are growing at a ferocious rate. Also their clothes should not be restrictive but at the same time not too floppy or flowing so that they will get stuck or tangled up when playing. The mim-pi childrens clothing and other types of flexible childrens clothes should fit them well, being neither too tight or small or too large and floppy.

There are two easy things that you can do to make the process easier in the mornings or at any changing time is firstly to allocate extra time so that you do not risk becoming impatient. Secondly you can place two suggested outfits out for them to see so that they are given a choice but it is limited, this helps achieve a balance between their wish for independence.

You may remember how you were yourself at this age which is helpful. Many toddlers develop very strong opinions about favourite colours and these can also change but at least they should be appreciated by those around them. They will also develop a taste for favourite outfits, so when at all possible you should let them wear these. Encourage flexibility within your family towards your toddler, as this makes it easier to educate them at a time where another choice may be more suitable.

From your own point of view it is good to choose clothes that are easy to wash, but at the same time ideally they do not show up dirt too quickly. For example clothes with designs or patterns will distract away from dirt.

As colours can be important at this age another suggestion is to buy a colour chart to put on their bedroom wall. This is a good opportunity to have quality, fun educational time with your toddler and they can learn about primary colours, secondary colours and even complementary colours.

When it comes to their shoes it is very important to take them to a shoe fitting specialist, as damage done to their feet during this developmental period is not good. Many toddlers enjoy the independence of wearing shoes with velcro rather than laces or buckles, as they are easier to put on and take off. Do not forget about their socks as they need to be constantly updated also otherwise your toddler can be very uncomfortable.

Bearing in mind that your toddler will want to try and dress themselves but on top of this you have to consider that they are toilet training, then a very practical choice are jeans or pants which have elasticated waists. Flexible, comfortable but easy to manage clothes also include t shirts, tracksuit bottoms, cardigans and envelope-neck tops.

Think about and develop a healthy, practical strategy so that your time of dressing your toddler is positive and fun.

Jackie de Burca is co-owner Creative Web Advertising, who specialise in search marketing with realistic business goals.


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Have you ever noticed that some people have a consistently spotless house while others seem to struggle at it? Sometimes you have to wonder if the ability to keep a clean house is genetic. Or maybe those people simply have a great teacher.

Either way, for those of us that struggle it can be frustrating. However, the consistently clean have little tricks that they do to make cleaning easier. Here are a few of them.

They use tin foil. Now, this doesn’t mean in baking or storing food, although they’re sure to use it there as well. They use tin foil as a liner for the inside of their oven and their drip pans. How many times have you cooked a meal only to have it boil over into the drip pans or onto the floor of the oven?

Of course, the heat from either source bakes the food on then you have to spend forever scrubbing it off. If you’ve used your tin foil as a liner you simply remove the foil and re-line the area. It takes all of five minutes to do. Much, much easier

Changing pad covers can also be used to help keep things clean. Babies seem to be quite skilled at soiling everything from their diaper to the changing pad they’re lying on. If you use a changing pad cover you can simply remove it, throw it in the wash, and then slide it back on the pad. That’s it. It takes a grand total of thirty seconds to remove it and put it back on, but thing are still kept clean.

Here’s another no-brainer that many of us messy people seem to overlook. Rinsing the dishes or, even better, loading the dishes as soon as they’re used. The last thing you’ll see in a clean person’s house is a dirty dish. They unload the dishwasher in the morning and then, when they eat, they rinse and load the dish. When the dishwashers full they simply start it and repeat the process. They do the same thing when cooking. As soon as they are done using a dish, they rinse and load it. You’ll never see a giant dinner mess in a clean person’s house.

A skilled housewife is skilled not because she’s been genetically altered, but because she has learned the tricks of the trade. She knows all the ins and outs of keeping a clean house using organization, a tiny bit of elbow grease, and, most importantly, the tips handed down to her from her clean mother. Don’t worry. It’s not too late for you to learn the same tricks.

Kat Hafen writes and contributes for many baby and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Always on a quest for the best baby diaper gear, Kat can point out a great changing pad cover. For more information regarding changing pad covers, visit HugaMonkey.

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Being a mom can be a lonely job. Especially when your children are young, you might find yourself trapped in the house all day cleaning up spills and administering macaroni and cheese lunches, and you might notice that your social life has gone the way of your waistline; it doesn’t exist anymore.

When you have a nap schedule to adhere to, along with the struggles of having a small child, it isn’t always easy to find time to get together with old friends, especially if they don’t have children of their own and are unaware and unsympathetic to your particular schedule.

The best way to get out there and meet some new friends is to actively seek out women that are in the same boat as you are; women who have small children and who can understand your unique circumstances. But still, meeting new friends can be hard for anyone. Here are some tips on how you can build a new social circle, toddler and all.

Get out there. Try bringing your child to various free events around your city. There are plenty available; the library most likely has a storytelling hour, museums may have days where children’s admission is free or discounted, or indoor gyms that offer equipment for rainy days.

All of these give you a chance to mingle with moms who have children close to the age of yours. Just strap your baby into his baby carrier and go. Strike up a conversation with a mom wherever you go. Chances are, she’s looking for a friendly face as well.

Make friends with the parents of your children’s friends. When you child meets new friend at preschool and wants him or her to come over and play, consider inviting the parents over for dinner or dessert later. It’s the perfect opportunity for them to get to know you and your home, so they’re more comfortable with sending their child over to play, and you’ll probably be able to make a new friend in the meantime.

Head out to the park. Even if your baby is too small to do much more than sit in his carrier, you can enjoy being outside and chatting with the mom on the park bench beside you. Make sure to put yourself out there and make an effort to talk and smile with those moms who are in the same situation as you are. You never know what kind of friend you could find if you simply try.

Kat Hafen writes and contributes for many baby, child, family, and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Kat is an avid baby carriers slings supporter because of the positive impact it can have on families. For more information regarding baby carrier slings, visit HugaMonkey.

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Of course, babies need diapers and most parents know how to change a diaper fairly easily. But did you know that there is a preferred method when it comes to changing diapers?

To protect your baby’s safety and comfort, you might want to take a moment to think about the methods, supplies and diapers that you use when changing your baby. Whether you cloth diaper or use disposable diapers, you can make the job infinitely easier on yourself by putting a little preparation into the job beforehand.

Choose a strong, sturdy surface on which you can change diapers. It might be a changing table, or a low dresser with a changing pad on it. You can even choose to change your baby’s diaper on the floor with the use of a changing pad.

Wherever you decide to change your baby’s diaper, do so safely, by never leaving your baby unattended. This means that you should have all of your supplies; diapers, wipes and anything else you may need close at hand. Keep one hand on your baby at all times, and never turn your back to him or her.

Remove the enclosures on the diaper, and check to see if it is soiled. If it is only urine, you don’t need to use baby wipes, as urine is sterile and too much wiping can irritate your baby’s skin. However, if she or has had a bowel movement, you’ll need to use baby wipes; either store bought, or made at home with a little warm water, to cleanse the area.

Roll the diaper up and discard or put in the laundry if using cloth diapers. Immediately place the new diaper under the baby’s bottom and secure. Don’t secure too tightly; if the diaper is leaving red impressions in the baby’s skin you probably need to loosen it up.

Note that both cloth and disposable diapers have pros and cons. Cloth diapers are less expensive because you don’t need to continually buy them. They are also better for the environment. However, they have to be cleaned and laundered, which might not be for everyone. Disposable diapers are more convenient, but some baby’s might be sensitive to them, and they create quite a bit of trash.

Choose based on your family’s lifestyle and what you can handle, and you’ll be a diapering pro in no time. Doing the diapering deed doesn’t have to be painful!

Kat Hafen writes and contributes for many baby and parent online publications including HugaMonkey. Always on a quest for the best baby diaper gear, Kat can point out a great changing pad cover. For more information regarding changing pad covers, visit HugaMonkey.

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