The Parent Cafe - parenting articles, forum, baby and toddler recipes, children's craft ideas

If you're like me, when it comes to shopping you will take a break and have a cup of coffee, maybe read a magazine and have a chat if you've bumped into another Mum.

Here at ABC Baby Land there's no exception - I can offer you something to read and a place to chat. The cup of coffee? Well I'm afraid that's BYO

You will find many interesting and informative articles about parenting, baby and toddler topics. This section will regularly be updated with new articles. If you're a budding writer and wish to contribute your own work, then by all means please email me with your article and if I deem it appropriate then I'll publish it.

If you get tired of reading and wish to chat to some other parents then please feel free to join the forum and start sharing your experiences. Don't worry, there is a section you can just chat about non-baby stuff ie. what's happening in Desperate Housewives. I know what it's like - there is more to you than 'Baby Talk' and I do understand every parent needs to escape sometimes.

Are you a good cook? Or do you need a little help in the kitchen like me? Why not check out the recipe section - I'm sure you'll find something that will tickle your child's taste buds. Do you have a fantastic recipe that your little darling just can't get enough of? Why not share it with us in the forum or email me your recipes and I'll add them to the list. After all, we need all the help we can with fussy eating tots.

Creative play is an essential developmental process for babies and toddler brains. Not only that but it is a great time for parent and baby to get together and is a must-do activity when the weather is a little less appealing to go out for a walk or a visit to the playground. So if you're short of rainy day activities then visit the children's craft section. Once again, you are welcome to share any of your own craft ideas in the forum or email your ideas and I'll add them to the list.