Giving a newborn a bath can be a little scary for first-time moms. It gets easier with practice, but in the meantime, there are lots of tried and true tips that can help make the experience one you'll cherish.
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Toddlers love to imitate grown-ups¹, so old cell phones and toy versions are often big hits with little ones. But how soon should you give your child a real cell phone? An American Academy of Pediatrics expert says 11-12 years is the earliest. Kids who are busy talking, texting and playing games or music on their cell phones may spend less time interacting with other kids and family. Research says they also pay less attention to traffic and physical surroundings that could put them in danger.²

"News Briefs," http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/feb09studies.htm

Holiday shopping with a toddler doesn't have to be stressful. Try these tips: Go in the morning when she's less likely to be cranky. Give her regular breaks from the stroller or shopping cart to let off steam. Bring water and healthy snacks like nuts, raisins or granola bars to keep her energy up, and disposable wipes for cleaning hands. Tell her the store rules and enforce them. Remind her to use her soft "public" voice when she needs something.

Sources: “Ten Tips for All Day Shopping with a Toddler,” http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/ 2006/05/ten_tips_for_al.html;
“How to Take a Toddler Shopping,” by Rose Halas, http://www.essortment.com/family/ howtaketoddler_saao.htm