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Babywise II

What age should you start dentist check-ups?

September 5, 2022September 17, 2012 by valplowman
Toddler at the dentist

What age should you take your little one to the dentist for the first time? What are the reasons to start early and reasons to delay? I think the age …

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Categories Parenting Tags Babywise II, dentist tips 8 Comments

House-Proofing: Pick Your Battles

August 29, 2022September 10, 2012 by valplowman
baby sitting at an electrical outlet

How to house-proof your child and also keep the home safe for your little one. Know when to child-proof and when to house-proof. I am more of a “house-proofer” than …

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Categories Discipline Tags baby-proofing, Babywise II, house-proofing 3 Comments

Why You Shouldn’t Allow TV Time Under Two

February 21, 2022February 27, 2012 by valplowman
Young toddler watching tv

Learn why you should not allow a child under two to have screen time AND what you can do in your day instead to keep your little one busy. “Educational …

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Categories Technology Tags Babywise II, television 33 Comments

Baby Mealtime Offenses (and Your Defenses)

February 7, 2022February 13, 2012 by valplowman
Baby very messy when eating

How to respond when your baby is hard during meals. What to do with raspberries, banging, screaming, and other issues. Mealtime can present a wide array of problems in behavior …

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Categories Discipline Tags Babywise II, highchairs 8 Comments

Why Your Baby Has Orange Skin

August 10, 2021August 22, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating a carrot

If your baby has orange skin, do not be alarmed. It is likely carotenemia if your baby eats solid foods and loves carrots and sweet potatoes. My husband’s mother tells …

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Categories Solids Tags Babywise II 1 Comment

Baby Feeding Times for Solid Foods

April 27, 2021June 20, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating solid foods

When should you time your baby’s solid feedings when you are following an eat/wake/sleep schedule? Read this post to find out. I really enjoy both the Babywise books and the …

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Categories Solids Tags Baby Whisperer, Babywise II 20 Comments

Parents Remember: Eating Solids is a New Skill

May 10, 2021May 9, 2011 by valplowman
Baby eating fruit for the first time

Just as a baby needs to learn to roll over, crawl, talk, and any other new skill, your baby will need time to learn to eat solid foods. The newest …

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Categories Solids Tags Babywise II, spoon 2 Comments
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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

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    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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