Your toddler is the most lovable creation you will ever have in your home. You will be delighted by everything he does. You will spend most of your time with him on playtime, and you will have a lot of fun together as he grows up. However, dealing with toddler is not all fun, it requires a lot of task because you want to keep him comfortable and happy at all times.

This article provides information on some common childcare activities and Smart Parenting Tips to problems you may encounter.

Bath time. Have you ever heard a toddler who hates to take a bath? Most toddlers love taking a bath. For them, bath time is the most enjoyable activity of the day. But not all children are like bath time. In fact, even a child who loves the water may sometimes run away during bath time. It is really up to the mother to encourage her toddler to take a bath. In any case, here are some things to keep in mind for the safety of your child during bath time:

1. Check them temperature of combined hot and cold water. Extreme temperatures may harm the skin of your toddler.
2. If you have a bathtub, keep the water level low to prevent drowning. Never leave your child even for a second, you will never know what will happen.
3. Choose the best time to start the bath, it may differ depending on your geographical location.
4. Keep your child seated. Let him stand if necessary to clean up unreachable parts.
5. Prevent him to drink bath water.

Bed time. Getting a toddler to bed is a challenge for every parent, especially those with hyperactive toddlers who  are still playing even in the middle of the night. Develop a good sleeping habit, early to bed and early to wake is a good habit. It is recommended also let him sleep during early afternoon and not during late afternoon. What will you do if your child can not sleep even after you gave her a glass of milk? You can hold her in your arms and sing a lullaby until he falls asleep. You can also read to him a bedtime story until he fall asleep. But if stories still do not work, never force your toddler to sleep.

Try the following Tips on Smart Parenting instead:

1. Play, talk, or even dance with him. These activities will exhaust him and will put him asleep.
2. If on a good health condition, you can give him a warm bat to relax him and make him fall asleep.
3. Feed him a small meal or snack. When our stomach is full, we tend to become sleepy.

Health and hygiene. Health and hygiene are essential aspects of bringing up a child. Administering health and hygiene actually starts at birth. A child should take a bath every day. Brush his teeth twice a day. Wash his hands before eating. As a mother, you always want to protect your child from illnesses, that is why any sign of illness in your toddler rushes you to doctor. To minimize the risk of getting ill in your family, you need to maintain cleanliness in your household.

Take note of the following Tips on Smart Parenting:

1. Avoid sharing personal items like towels, cups, toothbrushes, undergarments and combs.
2. Disinfect your house regularly, including the toilet, kitchen, bedroom.
3. Reduce germs by washing your hands before eating.
4. Wash fruits before eating, washing raw foods before cooking.
5. Keep your child away from pets, or make sure that your pets are clean and healthy.

In Smart Parenting, these things should always be ready, this will help your toddler a lot.

1. Thermometer
2. Dropper for medicine and vitamins
3. Medicine dispenser
4. Petroleum jelly for chapel lips, dry skin and diaper rash.
5. Cream or ointment for insect bites
6. Ice packs for unexpected bumps and bruises
7. Gauze-strip and gauze for unwanted wounds and cuts
8. Suction syringe for congested nose
9. Antiseptic, alcohol, and cotton for cleaning wounds.
10. Moisturizing soaps and lotions.