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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. You’ve settled into your airplane seat, started a movie, opened a book or powered up your laptop when you hear that dreaded ear-splitting sound — a baby has started crying just a few seats away. It may begin as a whimper or whine and eventually escalate to an all-out howl, as whatever the baby wants clearly isn’t happening fast enough. News flash: Babies cry on planes. And, well, everywhere else, too. Of course, a crying baby can frustrate both the parents and nearby passengers on the plane. Before...

Sunday is for slow, leisurely walks through farmers markets. The Temescal Farmers Market is a fun choice for families near Rockridge. Both FROG park playgrounds (Little & Big) are within walking distance. Not only can you stock up on all the good seasonal produce for the week, but you can also catch some live music, grab a coffee, get knives sharpened (random, yet convenient!), chow down on fresh food from food stands, or snack on baked goods. FROG Park feels like a natural extension of the farmers market. A 510 Mom says, “If you want to stroll to Frog Park,...

We’re headed to the beach next week! This trip ended up being somewhat last minute because a friend of mine from Utah is visiting and wants to see the NC coast. So we’re headed to Wrightsville Beach for a few nights. We went to Hilton Head, SC last summer and Thomas LOVED the sand. I’m excited to see what he thinks now that he’s 2.5 years old and more comfortable with water (he’s been in swim lessons for months)! I honestly don’t love the pool or the beach. I didn’t go to the beach until I was 18 (and the...

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A baby’s stuffed animal is their best friend, but it’s also a suffocation risk. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends keeping stuffed animals, blankets, and other soft objects away from where a baby sleeps until they are 12 months old — these objects can lead to sudden infants death syndrome (SIDS), suffocation, and strangulation.But many experts find this recommendation to be too cautious. So when can babies use blankets, and when can a baby sleep with stuffed animals?When Can Babies Use Blankets?Per the AAP, you should wait until a child is at least 1-year-old before you let...