If you’re still having trouble getting rid of your baby belly, you could have a condition known as diastasis recti. When your abs stretch to accommodate your growing baby while pregnancy, they can get overextended and separated. Exercises like crunches can actually make the condition worse. This article from She Knows offers some resources that can help you correct the
Read moreA recent study found that breastfeeding might help prevent jaw alignment issues that would otherwise require braces later in life. Children breastfed were much less likely to have an overbite or moderate to severe misalignment of their teeth, and nursing at least six months saw the risk decrease further. Read the full article here: Could breastfeeding help your baby avoid
Read moreYour tiny little baby grows so fast, before you know it you’re picking out adorable baby-sized spoons and first solid foods. The transition to solids can be a bumpy ride, but these tips from Scary Mommy can help! First, cover anything you don’t want baby food to get spilled (flung, smeared, etc.) on, like the floor and the walls. Make
Read moreThe new Jurassic Park movie has inspired a plethora of unique and exotic baby names. Dinosaur names can be shortened to baby names, so Kronosaurus becomes “Kron,” and Tyrannosaurus becomes “Tyra.” Raptor, Anzu, Khaan, and Onyx are a few more. This article from She Knows offers a full list of ideas! Read the full article here: 24 Prehistoric names from
Read moreHaving a baby is far from easy, and raising a newborn is harder still – but imagine doing it while undergoing chemotherapy! This incredible mom featured at the Badass Breastfeeder began cancer treatment soon after her son was born and was unable to breastfeed during the chemo, but she continued to pump all the while so she could breastfeed when
Read moreWhen other moms find out you’re pregnant, it’s like a little switch flips in their brain and they have to tell you everything they know on the subject to prepare you for the journey ahead. While you can never truly prepare, there are a few things you’re bound to experience that other mothers know quite well. For one, your belly
Read moreLooking for a fun way to cool off in the back yard this summer? Check out this tutorial for a water blob your kids will love! Take a trip to a hardware store for some thick plastic sheeting. Iron the plastic together around the sides and leave an opening for the hose. You can add extra security with a little
Read moreA mom’s day is never done. Even if you manage to accomplish all the tasks on your to-do list, you know you’ve got a fresh set of tasks ready to tackle tomorrow, and your baby will be with you practically every step of the way. When the opportunity for time alone presents itself, you take it! This great comic from
Read moreYour breast pump is a very important piece of equipment. For the times you can’t be there to breastfeed your baby directly, your pump ensures your baby always has breastmilk. Your breast pump comes with a lot of parts that need to be washed daily, but it’s really pretty easy. You don’t have to wash your pump after each use.
Read moreNewborn babies are incredible creatures. When they’re our own, we look at them in awe, amazed that we made them. When others share their babies with us, we get nostalgic for the days when our children were newborns, and maybe even consider having another. They grow so fast! Read the full article here: Why I truly don’t want to meet
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