For all the talk of odd celebrity baby names, some celebs are starting to do something even stranger. They are giving their babies “normal” names.

Julia went from a set of twins named Hazel and Phinnaeus to a new little boy named Henry Daniel Moder. Henry is about as conservative and traditional as you can get with baby names. It does make you wonder if Phinnaeus will be jealous some day.

Other celebrities are scaling back on the more outrageous names in favor of something not necessarily common, but certainly more in line with the mainstream. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Gardner shunned pieces of fruit to settle on a more traditional color for their little girl. Violet Affleck will grow up with a name that many others have had throughout history.

Brittany Spears, despite her rather unusual lifestyle choices lately also has a knack for picking names that are beautiful in their simplicity. Sean and Jayden have names that are easy to pronounce and make sense in an otherwise complicated world – at least in their little piece of it.

Of course it will take quite a few more famous celebrity babies to tilt the scales fully in favor of names that have a more traditional flavor, but one can partially understand why celebrities might want unique names. If your child is going to be in the news from the time of conception on, why settle for something normal when you can be creative?

Many parents who don’t share the celebrity spotlight feel the same way about their children. In fact, the most popular name for boys in 2006 and 2007 is not traditional at all. Aiden (and all its different spellings) soundly beat out the classic Jacob, Matthew, Joshua and Nicholas. In fact, the only other name on the top ten list that doesn’t date back hundreds, if not thousands of years is Ethan.

Girl names tell a slightly different story. The top ten girl names are a definite mix of old and new ranging from the classic Emma (at number one) to a more modern Kaitlyn and Hailey. Whatever name you give your child, be sure it makes sense for the child and your family and all will be perfect – just like your little one.

A toddler is constantly in motion. She must move at all times in order to fully explore the world that is now available to her. Not only does she want to see and experience all that is available to her inside, she needs to know all that there is to know about the rest of the world, too. Summer is the ideal time to take your toddler out exploring and have fun together in the process.

Outside Summer Fun

The weather is warm, and it’s the perfect time to head out of doors and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Load your toddler into the stroller, or let her walk if you’re not in a hurry, and head to the park. The wonderful thing about toddlers is often the trip is as exciting as the destination.

Plants, flowers and creatures along the way can mesmerize your little one. Upon reaching the park, let her safely explore to her heart’s content. She may have more fun sending pebbles down the slide than sliding down it herself. Sit back and enjoy this time of discovery.

When your little one is ready to wind down and enjoy some quiet time outside, pull out your OutMat and a snack or favorite toy, and enjoy relaxed fun together. Have a picnic or share an ice cream cone. At this age, everything is wonderfully new and exciting.

Inside Summer Fun

When the sun is too much to bear, enjoy time together inside. Fun summer art projects and new toys can brighten her days. Come in from the backyard and help her unwind for naptime by working on puzzles or stacking blocks.

Rainy summer days don’t mean you can’t have fun in the water. Fill the tub and let her “swim” with her tub toys as long as she wants. Toddlers love water, so throw in a few cups and bowls and she might entertain herself for hours pouring water from one container to another. The same toys can move back to the pool when the rain stops, of course.

The best part of summer is the long, lazy days. Even if your toddler isn’t at all lazy, and what toddler is, enjoy the relaxed feeling of the summer months together. Day trips, projects with paint or dirt, and simply spending time in the park or backyard with you can fulfill a toddler’s fantasy more so than anything else you might be able to dream up.

Skin is considered the largest organ of the human body — even when it’s the tiny body of your baby. How can you take care of her skin right from the start? Try some of these tips from Sandy Johnson, M.D., a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at the University of Arkansas. Johnson made her recommendations in October at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Skin Academy:

• Use bath products and clothing detergents that are gentle on the skin. Aim for products that are fragrance-free, with fewer than 10 ingredients.
• Use moisturizer after Baby’s bath. It provides a barrier between her and the environment and can help with those who are predisposed to eczema and rashes.
• Between 2 and 3 years, she can start taking part in her bathing. In the beginning, double-check that she’s rinsed well and doesn’t have any soapy residue remaining. When she can brush her teeth without you having to closely supervise, then she’s ready to wash herself, as well.
• For more information and great baby skin products visit our Baby Skin Care section at SpiffyBaby.com.

Baby teeth don’t last forever, but they need just as much cleaning and care as adult teeth. Neglecting them can cause cavities and lifelong trouble.

Before the first tooth appears, get babies used to having their gums cleaned. Run a wet washcloth or a finger brush around their mouth. Once the first tooth comes in, pay even closer attention. To help protect your child’s teeth:

• Clean your infant’s teeth with a children’s toothbrush and water.
• Take your child to dentist about 6 months after the first tooth comes in, or at age 2.
• Add a pea-sized dab of toothpaste once your child is age 2. He or she shold be able to spit out the paste without swallowing it.
• Start to floss when 2 teeth touch.Don’t put your child to bed with a bottle filled with anything but water. Even milk has sugar in it.
• Encourage your child to drink from a cup by his or her fist birthday. Extended use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay.

If you just had a baby and feel sad, you are not alone. The name for what you are feeling is the “baby blues.”

Usually, blues starts a few days or weeks after the baby is born. You may feel angry at your baby or loved ones. You may cry often. Some women don’t want to eat or cant sleep. You may doubt that you can take care of you baby well. It maybe hard for you to make decisions. Doctors don’t know what causes this. Hormone changes and stress could be reasons.

Baby blues usually go away after a few weeks. Until then, ask your family for help. If your sadness lasts or you think you or your baby may be in danger, call your doctor right away.