While you are baby-proofing your home in preparation for your little one's arrival, consider looking beyond the stairs and light sockets. Each year, thousands of babies and young children are rushed to the emergency room after ingesting laundry soap pods. If you don't keep your soaps locked up and out of reach, your laundry room could one day be a hazardous place for baby. Why … [Read more...] about Baby-proofing? Nix this risky item from your laundry room
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Your pregnancy diet, your baby and asthma
Worried about chronic illness befalling your little one? What you eat now, when you're expecting, can help strengthen your baby's immunity and ward off certain diseases later in life. How's that for motivation to put down the powdered donut and reach for the veggie drawer?A new report published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that a mom-to-be who … [Read more...] about Your pregnancy diet, your baby and asthma
Pregnancy to-do: Build a baby budget
Pregnant? Your next year is bound to be full of joy, excitement and dollar signs. According to a 2013 U.S. Department of Agriculture report, the average baby costs new parents around $12,800 for the first year. But before you break into a cold sweat, stop and make a plan. Budgeting for your little one can help you navigate these pricey waters - and keep stress and frustration … [Read more...] about Pregnancy to-do: Build a baby budget
There I said it: I’ll never hire a nanny
What could be more heartbreaking than having your baby cry over the nanny leaving for the day? That, in a nutshell, is why I won't ever hire regular babysitting help. Call me selfish, possessive or downright crazy, but I didn't endure 12 hours of labor and a trip to the operating room just to have my sweet, darling kid bond closely to somebody else. I realize that I write … [Read more...] about There I said it: I’ll never hire a nanny
Name-napping: How to pick a baby name without the battle
As parents, we all want to feel like we're bestowing our babies with beautiful, strong and one-of-a-kind names. Hearing that others in our circles share the same tastes can be devastating. That being said, if you're not careful, choosing a name for your little one can turn into a tug-of-war. Here's how to avoid a battle, pick a moniker you love, and do it … [Read more...] about Name-napping: How to pick a baby name without the battle