Is your mid-section feeling a little squishy? Do you have a muffin top peeking over your jeans? These may be signs of a physical condition called diastasis recti that is common in many moms. The condition is so prevalent that some estimates put your chance of developing it as high as 50-60% and even higher if you’re the mom of multiples. Read on to learn why diastasis recti … [Read more...] about Do you have diastasis recti?
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How to choose a baby carrier
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Babies love to be carried – but parent arms get tired. A baby carrier can be invaluable during the first two years of your baby’s life. There are many types and styles to choose from, so take your time picking the right match for your family. Slings and soft carriers These … [Read more...] about How to choose a baby carrier
Is your baby tired? Learn to read her tired signs.
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ A good way to encourage healthy sleep is to get to know your baby’s sleepy signals and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. She is counting on your to help her, a baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs. A baby who is encouraged to stay awake when … [Read more...] about Is your baby tired? Learn to read her tired signs.
Going visiting with your baby
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Babies love new places! There’s so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren’t too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your host may not think it’s … [Read more...] about Going visiting with your baby
Encourage baby’s learning process
Babies understand more than you think. Your little ones may not be able to talk, but they have use of five amazing senses and a rapidly forming brain to process all the input that surround them. From birth, babies are built to absorb information, and they do so at an incredible pace. Just witness the astonishing leap that occurs from a newborn baby to an inquisitive, creative, … [Read more...] about Encourage baby’s learning process