Below is a list of tips that have appeared on Your Baby Today home page since the program began. Tips are updated on this page on a weekly basis.

• To save money on the cost of diapers and wipes, buy them in bulk at a warehouse store or buy the maximum quantity when they're on sale at a regular store.
• When giving your newborn boy a sponge bath, be careful not to pull back on his foreskin.
• When putting your baby down for a nap, give her a chance to cry and fuss for a few minutes before picking her back up. Sometimes she needs a little time to get comfortable before she falls asleep.
• To ease the discomfort and swelling of engorged breasts, put a few cold pieces of cabbage inside your nursing bra. Be sure to chill the cabbage in the refrigerator not freezer.
• Every time you sit down to nurse your baby, keep a glass of water nearby to help keep you hydrated, which makes your milk flow more easily.
• Record your baby's monthly immunizations on your calendar on the date when she had the shots so you'll have an easy-to-access record.
• A small frozen bagel makes a good first teething food for your baby. Just be sure she's in a sitting position and under your supervision while eating it. Take it away once it gets too mushy.
• Never put solid foods (e.g., cereal) in your baby's bottle because it adds unnecessary calories and may pose a choking hazard.
• To make sure your sick baby is getting enough fluids to keep her hydrated, check for at least five to six wet diapers a day. Call your doctor if she doesn't wet a diaper for 8 hours.
• When talking to your baby, give her a chance to respond to your questions and comments even if it's just a coo, gurgle or squeal of delight. This teaches her how to have a conversation.
• Offer only one new food every three to five days to your baby. This way, if there’s an allergic reaction to the food you’ll see it right away.
• Place pillows around your baby when she's first learning to sit up. This way if she topples over, the pillows will be there to break her fall.
• When vacationing at the beach with your baby, fill a small inflatable pool with warm water so she can play under an umbrella, safe from the sun.
• Schedule long car trips around your baby's nap schedule so she'll be rested and refreshed when you arrive at your destination.
• Put a few layers of crib sheets and waterproof pads on your baby's crib for quick changes and cleanups.
• Trim your baby's bangs in the bath while her hair is wet and easy to hold and she is distracted by her toys.
• Rotate your baby's favorite toys with those of friends' babies who are about the same age. This way your baby will get to enjoy new toys without you having to buy more.
• For a more pleasant dining experience, order your food right before you are leaving for the restaurant. This way when you arrive, your baby won't get antsy having to be seated for too long.
• Before you put sunscreen on your baby, rub it into your hands first then apply it to her skin. Use a stick sunscreen for her face for easier control around her nose, mouth and eyes.
• Record yourself speaking or singing to your baby so the next time you have to leave her she'll have your voice to calm her if she gets fussy.
• To help you express milk at work, bring a tape recorder with your baby's voice on it. This will stimulate your let-down reflex and make it easier for you to pump more milk.
• Leave colorful, soft books on the lowest shelf of your bookcase for your crawler to find and "read" on her own.
• To comfort a fussy baby while clothing her, play peekaboo with her body parts as they're being covered to keep her amused.
• To help your baby sleep at night, give her a warm, soothing bath just before bedtime.
• Got a picky eater on your hands? Sneak some nutritious foods in on a piece of bread spread with mashed banana, whipped cream cheese, or pureed apple and cinnamon.
• Set your hot water heater no higher that 120 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid burns from the water faucet.
• To find a babysitter, call your local high school's guidance counselor's office for a list of juniors and seniors who are interested in part time babysitting positions.
• To check the safety of an object or toy, use an empty toilet paper roll. If the toy goes through the opening, then it is too small for your baby and could pose a choking hazard.
• Don't put too many large toys in the playpen with an older baby who can pull herself up. She might use these to climb out.
• As an alternative to regular children’s videos, show your baby a video of a recent family function. She'll have fun looking at all the familiar faces, including her own!