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.

• Keep your baby out of the bathroom when it's not in use by installing a hook-and-eye lock near the top of the door.
• If you have pets, never leave your baby unattended with them until your child is at least two years old.
• Instead of buying a wooden rocking chair for the nursery, invest in a large, soft easy chair, which are more comfortable to feed and rock your baby in. Some models come with a rocking mechanism built in.
• Turn all pots and pans inward when cooking so your baby can't grab them, or use the back burners instead.
• Don't put magnets on the refrigerator door because they can break and the small magnetic piece is a choking hazard.
• Don't use pressure gates at the top of stairs because your baby could lean against it, push it over and go tumbling.
• Instead of using traditional birth announcements, take a picture of your newborn (either by herself or with her siblings), scan it on your computer, type in all the birth information, and make copies to distribute to family and friends.
• When cleaning your baby's teeth for the first time, you may notice a tiny bit of bleeding from her gums. This is normal and should clear up after a few days. If it doesn't, call your pediatrician.
• Put an old sheet or drop cloth under your baby's car seat to catch spills and prevent damage to your car's interior.
• Before going on an overnight trip with your baby, let her nap in the port-a crib for a few days before you leave so, when you get to your destination she’ll be familiar with the crib and sleep better.
• Trade coupons for baby products that you don't use with other moms who have coupons and rebates for products that you do use.
• Avoid giving your baby juice in her bottle until she is a least a year old because she may start to prefer it over her milk or formula. When you do give her juice, it's best to put it in a cup.
• If your baby has outgrown a favorite footed outfit or pajamas, cut out the feet to give her extra leg room and then put socks on to keep her feet warm.
• Keep extra diapers, wipes, bottles, toys and blankets at "grandma's house" so when you go for a visit it won't matter if you've forgotten something because it will already be there.
• When teeth emerge, be sure to brush them each day with a baby toothbrush. Avoid fluoride-based toothpaste in kid under 2 since they tend to swallow it.
• Breastfeeding can reduce your child's chances of developing asthma or eczema.
• To help your baby take her medicine, put it on a pacifier and let her suck it off.
• Prepare and sign a permission form that gives someone close to you (e.g., your mother or sister) the right to seek emergency medical care for your baby in your absence. When you leave your baby with a sitter, make sure she knows where that form is as wel
• Never leave your baby in the car alone for any reason.
• If you're having a problem or concern with your baby, ask several other moms for advice and then try what you think would work best for your baby.
• Be sure to burp your newborn after every 3 ounces of formula or after each breast to avoid gas and spitting up later.
• If you need to get a shower and you just can't put your newborn down, put her in her car seat and bring her into the bathroom while you take your shower. She'll enjoy the sound of the water and you'll enjoy getting clean.
• Place your baby in her playpen for a few minutes every day so when she's old enough to appreciate it she'll be ready and happy to be there.
• Use a large clear plastic container to store the bottle collars, nipples, and caps. Use the cover to mark them clean or dirty.
• If your baby is sick, make sure you take and record her temperature with a rectal thermometer before calling the pediatrician. The digital ones work best with a little K-Y Jelly.
• Prepare all your day's bottles of formula the night before by 9 p.m. so you'll be ready for the early morning and regular morning feedings.
• When buying an infant monitor, get more than one receiver. This way you can plant them in different parts of the house (e.g., the family room, bedroom, deck or patio) instead of having to move one unit all over the house.
• Keep your infant monitor on a bookshelf or dresser and not right next to your baby's crib. Otherwise you will hear every little toss and turn he makes through the night and it will keep you awake.
• As a new mom, it's important to take a couple of hours at least once a week to do something fun just for you (e.g., go to dinner or lunch with a friend, run in the park, go to the library and read the latest magazines).
• To help your baby sleep better through the night, establish (and stick to) a regular bedtime routine (e.g., bottle, bath, books and bed).