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Wake Time

Find all of your wake time activities and ideas here. Learn to calculate baby wake time, how to structure your child’s playtime from baby on up, and great toys to use in that playtime each day.

Best Toys for Children 5-8 Years Old

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 by valplowman

Over 55 Gift ideas for your 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, and 8 year old! Find the perfect toy for your kid. These are the best …

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Best Tween Gift Ideas They ACTUALLY Want!

September 19, 2022 by valplowman
Tween excited for a gift

Over 32 gift ideas for tweens! Find the perfect gift idea for the preteen in your life with this helpful gift guide! Tweens can be hard to shop for. They …

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How Choosing The Right Toys For Your Kids Can Help Prevent A Cancer Diagnosis

June 8, 2022 by valplowman
Baby playing with toys

Did you know that harmful chemicals have been found in 25% of kids’ toys? Read here to learn how to keep your kids safe from cancer-causing chemicals in their toys. …

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When and How to Extend Baby’s Wake Time Length

January 4, 2023May 2, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping all swaddled

How to determine how long your Babywise baby’s waketime length should be. How to know when to extend baby’s waketime length and get a free worksheet to figure it all …

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When Your Child Won’t Stay in Independent Playtime

March 2, 2022 by valplowman
Toddler peeking through door

What to do when your child comes out of independent playtime repeatedly. Find out how to avoid the issue and also how to solve it. Independent Playtime is all around …

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Best Toys for Baby: Ages 4-6 Months

January 16, 2023November 8, 2021 by valplowman
4-6 month old child playing with toys

Best Toys for 4-6 Month old babies. The best toys to get for babies in the 4-6 month old age range and help with developmental skills.  All of the toys …

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Best Toys for Baby: Ages 7-9 Months Old

October 27, 2021 by valplowman
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Great toys and activities for baby ages 7-9 months old. Find toys that encourage exploration and fulfill your baby’s curiosity. As we think of the best toys for babies in …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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