Recently a study published by the medical journal Pediatrics revealed that at least 40 percent of moms are feeding their babies solid food before they should, which can lead to problems with allergies, and eczema, and could also be linked to a higher risk of obesity and diabetes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not feeding solids until babies are
Read moreHaving a baby is an overwhelming experience. The actual act of childbirth is hard enough, but the weeks afterward are difficult too. This article by Karen Alpert on Scary Mommy is a great read, especially if you’re new to this whole baby thing. There will be moments of joy and moments of hardship. Do the best you can and never
Read moreSiblings disagree and fight – it’s a fact of life! If you grew up with a sister or brother close to your age you know what it’s like. If you were an only child and you’re raising young children now, you might not have the same understanding. In any case, this little tip can go a long way toward helping
Read moreWomen have the right to breastfeed wherever they are, but the public stigma against feeding babies from the breast keeps a lot of mothers confined to dark corners or under covers. Whatever works best for you is the best thing to do, but this mother was tired of making her baby wait to eat and finally decided that public breastfeeding
Read moreBecoming a mother is an incredible process, and while there are sure to be some beautiful moments, it’s certainly not all pretty. One of the lesser talked about unfortunate events is the post-partum poop. If you’re expecting, get those laxatives ready! This fantastic, funny article from Scary Mommy tells you everything you need to know about the unholy brown horror
Read moreBabies are made to nurse from their mother’s breast. For some the task is no problem. Nipple meets mouth, a little magic happens, and the baby grows. For others it’s not that easy. If your nipples hurt, your baby isn’t gaining weight, or if your baby can’t stay latched there is a problem that needs addressing, no matter how good
Read morePeople love sports. There’s something about a competition and an inner desire to be the best that people have been obsessed with for centuries. We love races, whether they’re marathons, Olympic dashes, county fair minnow races, or… babies? This article from the Baby Center features a video from a basketball game interlude that had dads release their babies in a
Read moreBeing pregnant comes with a lot of challenges, and not being able to tie your shoes is one of the smaller ones! Your friends and family will certainly react to your changes in mood and attitude, and that can make life difficult for everyone! This article from She Knows has ten examples of things you do and say while pregnant
Read moreSleep is vital to our health, and if you’re not getting enough that’s a problem. When baby constantly wakes you during the night to be fed and you’re stressed from the million things you have to do going through your head, sleep doesn’t come easy. In this post from The Leaky Boob, sleep consultant Rebecca Michi answers some questions posed
Read moreBabywearing brings moms and babies closer together, both literally and figuratively! If you’re a big fan of babywearing with experience and knowledge about the practice, consider becoming a volunteer babywearing educator, or VBE! This post from Babywearing International describes what a VBE is and what they do. When you’ve volunteered for a while you’re eligible to increase your rank to
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