If you have an infant that you don't see it can be hard to know what to do, because they are not yet into toys and things. Something that you can do that will mean more to that baby then anything else in this world is to hold him, tell him you love him, laugh with him and look into his eyes as you are feeding him. Make sure that he knows just because you don't live with him that doesn't mean that you don't love him. Make the most out of the time that you do have with him. If you have him for a weekend, don't make any other plans. Just spend your time hanging out and taking walks (if it is nice outside). The things he will enjoy most involve you, not toys.

To make sure you are being safe in the kitchen with a baby or toddler in the house, when you are cooking turn all of the handles of the pots inward.  This way if your baby/toddler tries to reach it or goes to grab for it they will not be able to pull the or anything that is in them on to themselves.  I know this seems like something that wouldn't really happen, but it could so just to be cautious, just try to get yourself in this habit.

You are probably overflowing with new toys in your home after all of the Holidays, so I will let you in on my stratagy.  Any gifts that Alex got that are made in China we put up in our spare bedroom clauset this way if they end up not being recalled he can play with them.  Also wanted to let everyone know that red is one of this big problem colors.  You really can't be over cautious, this is scary.  If you have to put away some toys, don't feel bad about it, you could be saving your child!  Also for future you could as people to not buy your child/children toys that were made in China until this lead stuff is straightened out.  Something else to look at is plates, cups, bowls, and silver wear with charters on them.  Eating off of lead is very dangerous.

Your baby can't speak yet so they can't tell you what is going on. You have to use your best judgment to know what is right for your baby. If you feel uncomfortable about a situation then don't do it. You don't have to do anything to please other people, as long as your baby comes first you are doing the right thing!

Holidays normally mean doing a lot of visiting and having a lot of visitors. Your baby still needs their nap and to be eating at the same times that they would if this wasn't a Holiday season. Sometimes this means taking some extra items when you leave the house, such as a pack, play, blankets, snack foods and even extra cups or bottles. If you are not at home and your baby needs to take a nap ask if you can use a spare room so that your baby can rest peacefully, so it may be a good idea to bring a set of baby monitors as well. You want your baby to have a happy Holiday, so keeping him/her well rested and on their regular schedule can help!

Make changing diapers a time to bond by talking to your baby. It is a good time because they will have all of their focus on you instead of trying to find a way to escape. Just make a lot of eye contact while you are talking to them. After your baby has a clean tush you have a good opportunity to tickle your baby. If you start this while your baby is an infant it may help you in the long run when you have that wiggly baby.

A birth plan is a way for the mommy and daddy to be able to make decisions ahead of time about the care that the new baby and mommy will be given.

Your birth plan should include health information about the mommy and daddy, this way if there are any health concerns they will be known. A birth plan should also state where the couple wishes to the baby. At home, in the hospital or a birthing center are some options. Also consider if you want to allow any inters or students in the room as you are giving birth. Is this something that you want to be just between the mommy and the daddy? Think about who all you want or don't want in the room with you.

The medical part of it are things like will the mommy-to-be want any type of pain medicine, or does she want it to be a natural birth? Having a birth plan can really put the future parents mind at ease and they wont have to think about all of this while trying to have a baby!

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