Remember to support their neck and head with a hand on their chest in order to keep it stabilized. Again, this may take several minutes; it may be instantaneous. It all depends on the child. Not every feeding needs to elicit a burp, but if your baby is writhing or uncomfortable, they may need it in order to continue feeding.

Summary: Lay the baby down with their belly over your thigh and their neck and head above their body. Pat or rub the baby until a burp comes out.


Another simple method for getting all of toothpaste out of the tube involves cutting the package open. For this, you'll need a pair of sharp scissors. A knife, box-cutter, or other instrument is not recommended, since it could slip and cut your hand. Using your scissors, cut off the very bottom and very top of the toothpaste tube. You will want to hold the tube steady with one hand, and hold the scissors in your other hand. Once again, using your scissors, make a vertical slice down the side of the tube. Now you will be able to fold the toothpaste tube completely open, and see all of the toothpaste you have left. Again, don't use a knife or blade to do this. Trying to cut the tube down the middle line with a blade puts you at risk for cutting yourself. You can rub your toothbrush against this inner packaging to apply toothpaste to your brush. Additionally, you may also want to store the extra paste. You can either transfer this toothpaste to another container (such as a glass jar or Tupperware), or simply place the open packaging inside a Ziploc bag for future use.

Summary: Get some scissors. Cut off the top and bottom of the tube. Split the tube open. Store toothpaste.


"Chalk paint" is going to give your cover a vintage-y, worn feel. Consider it the journal equivalent of distressed cabinets or jeans. Even though it's only on the bottom layer, it's vintage powers will seep through in places just enough to give it that touch.  To do this, open the journal up. This way you can paint both sides at the same time and they can dry simultaneously. Make sure it's dry before you continue any more decorating. It should take roughly 2-3 hours to dry. Alternatively, you could leave it overnight and come back to it in the morning. What would you like on your journal cover? Maybe some old postcards, some sheet music, a pretty paper pattern? This part is all up to you. The pieces can be as small or as large as you'd like them, too.  Take a minute to arrange them until they're perfect. If you feel like something is missing, don't settle – think of another piece you could add to bring it all together. Once it's glued down, there's no going back. Make sure you have enough embellishments for the spine and back, too. These bits are just as important. Holding the pieces in place with your non-dominant hand, spread the glue evenly and thinly over the entire front of the journal with a foam paintbrush. Leave it for a couple of hours to dry before you flip it over and do the back (you don't want the first side to end up glued onto the table). Make sure both sides are dry before you continue. Ah, Mod Podge. The crafty crafter's reason for existence. This stuff is like a miracle all wrapped up in a container. If you don't have any laying around, splurge for your first jar – it's useful in so many projects you'll surely be able to find something else to do with it in no time. You now have a journal that's covered in paper and glue. Hmm. Probably needs a bit more, right? At this stage, add a few more small embellishments that can stick out. It'll give your journal that pop that most don't have. As for ink stamps, an easy way to add them is to put them onto white tissue paper. Stamp the page, dip a paintbrush in water, and draw a watery circle around it so it easily tears out. Then place it however you like on your journal. Even if you didn't add a second layer of embellishments, your journal needs at least two more coats of glue to make sure it's sturdy and ready for everyday use. Make sure the second layer dries before you put on the third. And then voila! Your vintage-y, decoupaged journal is ready for compliments.

Summary: Brush on pure white "chalk paint" to the cover and let it dry. Gather together a bunch of paper embellishments. Glue the pieces down with Mod Podge, starting with the front cover. After the first layer is dry, use stamps and paint to add depth and texture. Add two more coats of Mod Podge.


Start by removing any dirt and dust on the surface of the floor. You should use a dry dust mop instead of a broom, as the broom could scratch the tiles. Make sure you use the dust mop in any corners of the room and between the tiles. Removing the surface dirt and dust will make cleaning the tiles easier. You should then use a mild cleaning solution on the floor to get rid of any stains and dirt. You can use a commercial cleanser or make your own solution using water and vinegar.  Combine ¼ cup white vinegar with two gallons of warm water to make a home cleaning solution. Mop the floor and let it sit for five to ten minutes. The vinegar will help to disinfect, deodorize, and clean the tiles. You can look for commercial cleaner at your local hardware store or in the cleaning aisle. Make sure the cleaner is made for use on unpolished or unglazed porcelain tiles. Once you apply the cleanser, you should let it sit on the floor for about 10 minutes. Then, use a soft bristle brush to scrub at any stains. Scrub in circular motions at the stains until they are removed. You should wipe away any remaining cleaner solution on the floor and then rinse it well with hot water. Do not let the cleanser sit on the tiles after 10 minutes, as it could damage the tile. Use a clean towel to dry the floor. Make sure you dry it thoroughly, with no water spots or puddles of water on the floor. You can also open windows in the room and use a fan to dry the floor.
Summary: Use a dry dust mop to sweep the floor. Mop the floor with a mild cleaning solution. Scrub and rinse the floor. Dry the floor well.