Q: I have a one-month-old baby. All she wants to do is eat or be held. Is it normal for a child to need such constant attention? Your new baby is making a big adjustment to her new world. What a different world it is than the one she was in for the last nine …
The first week of breastfeeding is tough. Really tough, but so very worth it! I honestly believe that so many more women would breastfeed if they knew just how much better breastfeeding life gets once you just get through the first seven days. Your body (and boobs!) go through so much in the first week …
A List Of Basic Baby Bath Essentials Who doesn’t find a chubby cheek baby laughing and splashing in a bath full of bubbles too cute for words. When it comes to bathing your baby you only need a handful of baby bath items. Bathing techniques, accessories, and safety precautions evolve as infants progress through developmental …
How to Keep a Baby Cool in the Summer Summer is on it’s way and the last thing you want is for your baby to get too warm and become dehydrated. Herewith are 7 tips on how to keep your baby cool in summer. 1. A Cool Bedroom Sleeps Better If your baby’s room is …
12-month-old not sleeping through the night? Mary emailed me last week, at her wit’s end with chronic sleep deprivation and I pounded out a quick response. She’s given me permission to reprint our exchange (edited a bit for readability and extra things I thought of since) in case it can help anyone else out there! …
My eyes opened, dutifully obeying the stirs of the newborn who’d recently moved in to the white wicker bassinet at my bedside. I reached for my cell phone. 3:06 a.m. Unreal. He’d last eaten at 2:02. His meal lasted about… thirty… inefficient…. minutes. I burped him, rocked him, and placed him back in his bassinet …
You can’t take care of that little one if you’re not taking care of yourself. Before the baby arrives, be sure to ask yourself a few important questions. These answers will help you set personal goals for feeling happy and healthy, says Shelly Slocum, Los Angeles-based childbirth educator, certified doula, and mom. Start with these: …
Do I have a Silent Reflux Baby? Well, let me provide some background context to help you understand the symptoms and condition a little bit better. Acid reflux is the term used to describe the event when the stomach contents of the baby are brought up into the gullet or mouth of the baby. This …
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Does your little one have grunting baby syndrome? Possibly. Let me explain. Since babies can’t talk and are only able to communicate with noises, sounds such as grunting, groans, squirming, and crying can be unsettling. If your baby groans in sleep this makes it hard for a new parent to understand what is going on. …
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New and expecting parents are faced with a whole host of important decisions as they welcome a baby into their lives. Everyone seems to have an opinion on what parents should do, be they family or close friends or – sometimes – even perfect strangers. Wading through all that advice can present an extra challenge. …
Nasal Aspirator – How to Use In this article, we will discuss nasal aspirators, in what variants they exist, how to use each one variant with your infant, how to execute the procedure, which precautions to take when applying the procedure, what are the dangers and how to react if something goes wrong. Follow me …
Swaddling, many parents swear by it. Is it the baby sleep solution you have been searching for? Let’s get you up to speed on sleep techniques known as swaddling. What is swaddling? Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a blanket tightly around your baby’s body. The cocoon effect of the snug-fitting blanket can resemble the …
Pineapple is a surprisingly versatile fruit that not only compliments other fruits but also vegetables and meat as well. Pineapple forms the basis of many baby food recipes that your little one will adore. Remember, always consult with your pediatrician regarding introducing new foods to your baby. How to prepare a pineapple Pineapple requires a …
A car seat cover is a canopy that sits over your baby’s car seat or infant carrier (like a shower cap). Your baby will be safe and sound in his own portable tent, oblivious to the outside world, leaving you free to worry about more important stuff. In the Guide Why parents love infant car …
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The first time I walked into a baby store, I was unbelievably overwhelmed. I vividly remember my mom and I staring at the signs around the store, trying to figure out where to start the baby registry. We assumed that you start in the youngest baby section and work your way up. So, we started …
This head-to-toe guide gives parents practical pointers for monitoring their children’s health from birth through toddlerhood. The human body changes rapidly during the first years of life. Often-anxious new parents struggle to know whether a particular physical issue signals big trouble or something that will pass without intervention. Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan …
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Infant ear piercing is a common practice throughout the world. However, is it wrong to pierce a baby’s ears? I say yes, and many moms that have endured the subsequent trauma would tend to agree. A friend of mine who actually did pierce her daughter’s ears had a frightening and very unpleasant experience with it. …
