Being a new parent, you’ll notice that your newborn sleeps a LOT throughout the day, even once they hit six weeks old! It does make you wonder what the 6 week old sleep schedule is like, worrying if they need to be fed at certain times or to leave them be for rest. Well, not …
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There are many things to consider as you care for your baby, with new moms asking a host of questions. One of the most popular is, “do breastfed babies need to be burped?” Feeding them can be quite complicated, from the frequency down to what you should do right after to keep them comfortable. After …
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I’m sure many mothers know about how fenugreek helps in increasing one’s breastmilk supply. This herb is multitasking and comes with a host of excellent benefits, used as a spice and to treat digestion and sores. However, you may have also heard about the connection between Fenugreek and thyroid issues. While Fenugreek comes with a …
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If there’s one thing I love, it’s protein, which holds a ton of health benefits everyone needs. And if you’re asking if protein for breastfeeding moms is important, YES, it is. However, you have to know how much protein you need and the type you consume for better health and milk production. With that said, …
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From pregnancy down to giving birth, there are a lot of misconceptions women have which we need to debunk. One common question women ask is if breastfeeding with implants has any safety issues. This is a topic of concern many mothers have, especially when they have breast implants or are planning to get it in …
As a new mother, I’m sure you have a lot of queries, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. After all, you want to make sure that your little one gets enough high-quality breastmilk for their health! It’s the reason why many new moms search for supplements to increase breast milk to help with feeding. However, …
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Are you thinking about terminating your pregnancy because of health reasons or unplanned situations? There might be a lot of things going on in your mind, from what to expect down to, “how much is an abortion?” As you do your research, you’ll find out that there are a lot of things to consider when …
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You know the schedule by now. You have daytime feedings, mixed with playtimes, followed by a bedtime feeding and then the rough one, the late night feeding. Typically your baby should eat and then go back to dreamland but that is not always the case. So what do you do if your baby won’t go …
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What can you do when your baby doesn’t sleep? Is something wrong with them? Babies can demonstrate extremely fickle sleep schedules sometimes for a number of reasons. So what are those reasons? In this article we are going to strive to answer that question so that you can understand why your baby wakes up every …
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If there is one thing you have come to expect with regularity from your baby, it’s poop. Day pooping, night pooping, creative, surprise pooping. It’s not their fault, of course. Their little digestive systems are still developing. Today, however, you got an alarming surprise. You checked the diaper and this time there is foamy baby …
If your breastfed baby has strong smells emanating from their urine this can be alarming. Does it mean that your child is sick? Not necessarily. There are a few factors to consider before you run in a panic to your pediatrician. In this article we are going to discuss a few reasons why this might …
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We do everything that we can in order to ensure that our babies are as safe and sound as possible. Still, sometimes they surprise us. It’s easy to panic when it looks like something is wrong. So, in this case, baby has a blister on his lip. What can you do? How did this happen? …
When it comes to the baby, parents have a never-ending gauntlet to run. So many things are unsafe for baby and even something as simple as fabric softener can betray you. So, is fabric softener really dangerous for your baby? We’ll discuss why fabric softener is not a good idea for your child as well …
If your newborn is sleeping on their side then this is a habit that we will want to wean them out of. It might be that your newborn likes sleeping on their side but until they are older we will want to discourage this. In this article we will go into the reasons why as …
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So, it’s feeding time, and baby doesn’t want to drink all of his formula. Why not? You are going on the pediatrician’s recommendations, isn’t your baby supposed to drink up every drop of that formula? If baby won’t take all of his formula this is not a reason to panic. All babies are different and …
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Is your baby restless, tossing and turning, but never completely relaxed? Is this normal? If your 3 month old baby moves a lot in her sleep there may be a few things that you can do to help. In this article we will discuss some of the primary reasons why your baby moves around a …
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Ever thought about using a humidifier for you and for your baby? They are handy little devices. When the air is dry it is quite easy to develop complications from sinus issues. With a humidifier, that is simply not an issue. As a bonus, you can add essential oils to the humidifier that will not …
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It’s a terrifying thing. In the middle of the night your baby wakes up, crying hysterically. What do you do? What is causing this? Well, the good news is that it’s not a ghost problem (well, probably!), but what sort of thing can cause this? In this article we will review the potential reasons why …
Walks are great exercise and your baby loves going out. Have you thought about investing in a stroller that is a little more heavy-duty so that you can get a little exercise while delighting your little one? In this article we are going to review a few of the Jeep jogging stroller models that can …
Jeep Jogging Stroller Models That Your Baby Will LOVE! Read More »
When it’s your first baby or not, there are always questions. Baby’s come with a lot of rules and no instruction manual. It’s mind boggling. Formula is a great example. For instance, when it comes to formula feeding you might be wondering ‘can I use Enfamil Infant for a newborn or is that bad for …
Looking for a way to soothe baby and solve that nightlight problem at the same time? A baby projector might be the answer for you! A projector can give your baby a soothing light show while providing mild illumination to keep your baby feeling safe and secure. In this article we will review baby projectors …
Baby Projector Reviews: Projectors For 6+ Months And Younger? Read More »
Parenting is quite the experience when it’s your first time. There are so many questions and concerns that you never even considered before your little angel arrived. Baby bottles are a great example of this. When is the right time to change nipple flow? When do you change the nipple on the bottle to a …
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As your child develops there are a number of odd behaviors that you are going to observe. Some of them might even seem downright weird. The initial instinct is to worry, after all, baby is fragile and those parenting instincts are fierce! So when you notice your baby doing something like sucking their bottom lip …
So, you look over and notice your baby is chewing at something. Did you leave some food lying close? What is he chewing? A little investigation ensures and you figure out that your baby is actually chewing his tongue. Yikes! Is that normal? Actually, it’s quite possible that the answer is ‘yes’. In this article …
Your little one is doing something alarming or rather, NOT doing something. It’s something that you have expected to be fairly regular. Why hasn’t baby pooped in 24 hours? You’ll be happy to know that most likely this in normal. In this article we will discuss baby’s pooping schedule as well as symptoms that can …
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It’s your first baby and sadly, they don’t come with instruction manuals. Is it normal if your newborn is not pooping but only passing gas? Actually, it is something that occurs commonly. In this article we are going to go into the reasons why this occurs so that you will have a better idea why …
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Bottle feeding your baby seems like a simple thing on the surface. Pump some breastmilk or mix up some formula, put it in the bottle, and pop on the top. Right? Well, actually there is a little more to it. The nipples that you use for the bottle, for instance, have a factor that you …
There’s nothing quite like a baby shower. These days, they aren’t even necessarily a ‘ladies night’ type gathering. Some men and children might attend and join in the festivities of honoring the new mother and the little angel that will be coming soon. So how do you host a baby shower that’s a little less …
Ideas For Hosting A Tea Party Themed Baby Shower? Read More »
Who doesn’t like rubber duckies? Have you been thinking of hosting a baby shower for someone close who is expecting a new little angel in their life? In this article we will give you some rubber ducky baby shower ideas that you can build on and use to craft a baby shower that will be …
Praise the heavens, a new baby is on the way! Are you looking to plan a moon and stars baby shower for a friend or family member and need a little bit of a foundation to get started? Well, look no further! In this article we will discuss organizing a baby shower with a moon …
There is a new princess coming into the world and everyone is excited. The perfect way to honor the royal mother and her little highness is a baby shower, of course. So how do you plan the perfect princess baby shower? Whether it is a Disney or standard-variety princess baby shower, it’s actually quite easy …
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Hey there, sports fans! Does your friend or family member have a new little sports legend on the way? How should you celebrate and get mom prepared for the times ahead? Why, a baby shower, of course! In this article we are going to give you some basic ideas on crafting your own baby shower …
Are you thinking about organizing a baby shower and looking for a theme? It’s easier than you think. All you need is a little creativity and drive and you can make a baby shower worth remembering. In this article we are going to explore a sample baby shower theme, in this case ‘The Royal Prince‘. …
It seems like a silly question. 3 months is 12 weeks, right? What if each of those months has 31 days? What if one of those months has 28 days? When calculating months to weeks you have to either round up or round down. It gets a little confusing, actually. So how many weeks are …
Myths and misconceptions abound. Right now you are getting so much advice in regards to your pregnancy that you can’t possibly fact-check it all. One things that you will hear a lot is that cinnamon can be harmful to you and your baby (and maybe even cause a miscarriage!). Is this true? Can cinnamon cause …
Abortion is a bit of a taboo subject. Rather than go into the arguments for or against it, however, our concern in this article is simply to deliver facts that may be of use to you if you or a friend is considering abortion and wish to know more about the safety of the procedure …
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So, is someone close to you expecting and they are hinting that they would like an elephant-themed shower? We can certainly help with that. Themed showers are a great way to evoke a fun-yet-organized atmosphere for a baby shower that keeps everyone in focus. So, what are some good ideas for an elephant baby shower? …
So, your baby is now or about to turn 9 months old. How do you prepare yourself for this wild age? If you haven’t created a schedule, it comes highly recommended. Like a ‘baby whisperer’, a schedule for your 9 month old can take some of the chaos out of your life and get your …
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Raising your first child is very much a hit and miss prospect. There are so many factors to consider that it’s frankly overwhelming. So how do you bring a little order into the chaos? In this article we are going to discuss planning a feeding schedule for a 5 month old and a little about …
Your baby is 4 months old and there are quite a lot of demands for your attention (to say the least!). How do you effectively plan? You want to implement some order to the chaos and a schedule of sorts is going to be the best way to go so that your baby knows when …
Are you worried that your child has received a mosquito bite on the eyeball? Relax. The likelihood is that it is not a direct bite on the eyeball. Due to the reflex action of blinking and the tiny blood vessels available on the eyeball (versus the larger ones all over the body) then it is …
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It’s your first pregnancy and you are not sure what to expect. There are so many changes going on in your body right now, after all. Your body is changing, your hormones are making your emotions jump all over the place, you have odd food cravings, and now you are cramping. Is it normal to …
Is It Normal To Be Cramping When I Am 20 Weeks Pregnant? Read More »
Are you seeing a pink discharge while you are at or close to 29 weeks pregnant? If so, don’t panic yet, this may be completely normal. There is a lot going on in your body during your pregnancy and while some of what you experience may seem very scary it might actually be completely normal. …
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With so many things now off-limits to you, it is only natural to wonder if tea is going to be on that list. So many use it medicinally that you might be worried about drinking it while pregnant. Well, the good news is that tea during this time is generally going to be good for …
So, you’ve just had your first ultrasound and you are excited! Depending on how far along you are there is now a lot of data about your newly developing family member… but how to read it? In this article we are going to discuss ultrasound abbreviations so that you can know at a glance exactly …
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You can’t be too careful when you are pregnant. There are medicines that you cannot take. Even some foods, such as hot dogs (which can host listeria) have to be super-carefully cooked. It’s hard to keep up with! So now you are wondering, ‘how can i get rid of a headache while pregnant?” and it’s …
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Ahh, two months old. Right now you may be at the end of your rope. Try to keep in mind that baby is just as confused and bewildered as you are right now. So much new stimuli. In fact, everything is still pretty new. If this is your first baby it is all new for …
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While I was pregnant, I was searching for ALL the different things I should and shouldn’t eat. One thing I was wondering about was eating a carrot during pregnancy since I thought they were healthy vegetables? Turns out, some people have been debating on whether or not they should consume carrots while pregnant! It seemed …
When it comes to choosing diapers, we want to make sure that we invest in ones safe for our baby! That’s why many parents have considered investing in organic diapers, made of non-toxic materials for our baby and environment. However, size can be a hassle, as I often think about the size 4 diapers weight, …
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When your little one is about to turn into a toddler, then it’s time to consider potty training. However, I highly recommend that they use pull-ups as they continue training, which help makes things easier and cleaner. With that said, I’m sure you’re wondering about what pull ups sizes you need to get for your …
