Kegel exercises (which strengthen pelvic floor muscles) can help prevent bladder problems before and after pregnancy.

A tip for Mom on Mother's Day: Increase your serenity and decrease your stress by spending twice as much time focusing on what's right (positive thinking).

Be wary of exercise that requires you to lie on your back after the first trimester because it could restrict blood flow to the uterus.

If you aren't sure about the effectiveness of a cloth diapering service, try it for a least one month after your baby is born. If after that time, your baby has developed a rash or it's too messy then you can switch to disposables.

Every once in awhile, set up your video camera on a shelf or table in your baby's room to record her daily activities. This way you too can be involved in the action.

Use empty, plastic butter tubs as boats for your baby's bath. Place different toys inside the "boats" for her to look at and try to get.

Bring your baby's automatic infant swing outside in the yard or on the deck so she can enjoy "swinging" in the warmer weather.

Let your baby watch the family pet from a safe location (e.g., her highchair or infant seat). This will give your baby something fun to do and will help her get acquainted with another important member of the family.

A few times a week, give your baby a tour of her room by holding her upright in your arms against your stomach and facing away from you. (A forward facing infant carrier works well, too.) Describe each item as you show her around.

To help your baby sleep better through the night, establish (and stick to) a regular bedtime routine (e.g., bottle, bath, books and bed).

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.

Get down on your hands and knees to look for hazards at baby's eye level.

To entertain your baby in a pinch, hand him stickers and tell him to put them on your nose.

Before your baby is born, make sure your library card is up-to-date so you can read books often.

Introduce your baby to texture by filling Ziploc bags with dried beans or Jell-O.

To keep your baby happy in a pinch, draw a face on a paper bag to create a puppet.

Keep extra baby essentials (e.g., diapers, wipes, blankets, toys and food) in your car's emergency kit, so if you're delayed for any reason you'll have enough of the basics to keep your infant happy.

Discard all plastic dry cleaner bags because your baby can pull off pieces and choke on them.

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.

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.

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.

If your baby suffers from reflux, avoid all juices, which are acidic and only make the condition worse.

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.

Never put solid foods (e.g., cereal) in your baby's bottle because it adds unnecessary calories and may pose a choking hazard.

A great bonding activity: Sit down or lay back with your spouse to read to your baby.

If your baby has a rash, ask your doctor what he or she recommends to ease the discomfort.

Avoid baby toys with small pieces that could break off and pose a choking hazard.

Eating fish two to three times per week in the third trimester may help improve baby's vision.

If pregnant, try to limit exposure to the computer screen to no more than four hours per day.

While pregnant avoid fresh tuna, shark, or swordfish, which may have more contamination than other fish.