Category: Toddlers
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Bug Bites and Kids: Mosquitoes
This is the second post in my series on bug bites & your little ones. You can find the first post, on ticks and tick bites, here. We were up North at the cottage this past weekend and boy oh boy, did I not miss mosquitoes. They are out in full force in Northern Ontario…
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Tips for Plane Travel and Beyond With Toddlers
We recently took the kids on their first airplane – only about 4 hours away, to Calgary, AB. We figured that was a good ‘starter’ trip for them, and still within Canada for y’know, health insurance purposes. I thought I’d share a few tips for how we managed their first flight and what we brought…
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Daycare Outbreaks: Fifth Disease
Inspired by a friend’s recent experience with this type of outbreak.. let’s cover Fifths Disease! You can see other posts in the daycare outbreaks series here. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. This blog is for information only. Please seek medical advice from your trusted healthcare provider. Pause. What are diseases 1 through 4? I…
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Bug Bites and Kids: Ticks and Tick Bites
We all get excited when the warmer weather comes around because we can get outside with our little ones.. but with warmer weather comes more creepy crawlers. And options can be somewhat limited for little ones when it comes to safety and effectiveness. Lets take a look at how you can deal with bugs safely…
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The Potty Training Journey: Words of Wisdom and What I Wish I Knew Before We Started
One whole month without a post and I apologize – Masters course work was keeping me busy at the end of the semester. But now that it’s over… I can finally complete this post about our potty training journey! This post is going to be split into three sections: preparation, attempt(s), and a short review…
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Managing Pink Eye in Children (Conjunctivitis)
Red eyes = pink eye? Maybe, but there are also other causes of eye redness and even eye goop (discharge)! Lets take a look at pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, which is definitely common in daycare, school and beyond. And yes – adults can get it too. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice nor should…
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Daycare Outbreaks: Roseola
I’ve written before about Hand Foot and Mouth (actually more than once), which is a common often daycare-related illness, but have you heard of Roseola? Many haven’t, but it’s another common and thankfully very mild one your little might pick up. Let’s learn a bit more about it, its management and more. Psst – if…
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Toddler Activities: Fall – Learning About Apples!
I just shared a brief post about this on my Instagram but I figured I’d do a little write up too – before the fall season disappears. Disclaimer: I do not have the time or energy to do this kind of stuff every week. Maggie is usually in daycare 3-4 days a week and home…
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Our Fave Mineral Sunscreens for Baby & Toddler
I have had a lot of people ask me (and no, I’m not just saying that) in recent months what our favourite mineral sunscreens are for baby (6+ months, however read my post on sun safety to learn more – under 6 months and unable to avoid the sun is an American Academy of Pediatrics…
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Childhood Immunization Appointment After Care Tips
We’ve talked about how to prepare for immunization appointments but what about how to help support and care for your child after? The good thing is that immunizations are usually pretty low key – so there isn’t too much you need to do after, but here are a few tips for the management of some…
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