Having a child with colic is tough and tired business no matter what, but it’s unnecessary, cruel and unusual hell for first time mothers. We’re neurotic, worried, tired, possibly hurting because there are stitches in our VAGINAS (or perhaps a gaping hole in our stomachs), and we feel like we don’t know what in the fresh hell we are doing. Your comments and well-meaning advice … [Read more...] about 10 things you NEVER say to a mom with a colicky baby
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New study: Feeding infants peanut products could prevent allergies
Turning what was once conventional wisdom on its head, a new study suggests that many, if not most peanut allergies can be prevented by feeding young children food containing peanuts beginning in infancy, rather than avoiding such foods. About 2 percent of American children are allergic to peanuts, a figure that has more than quadrupled since 1997 for reasons that are not … [Read more...] about New study: Feeding infants peanut products could prevent allergies
6 ways your newborn baby is about to rock your world
With each day of your pregnancy, you're one step closer to bringing your baby into the world. Life is about to change, you know that of course. But how much of your day-to-day routine will you send to the chopping block when your little one arrives? Read on for a peek at your future.You become a morning person: Who knew that sweet bundle in your arms could have the … [Read more...] about 6 ways your newborn baby is about to rock your world
5 facts about safety you need to protect your new baby
As a new parent, you may be a little paranoid about keeping baby safe. You probably have a million questions running through your mind such as, "Is my baby safe in his or her bedroom?" It can be worrisome when baby sleeps in his or her own room for the first time, or really, when baby does anything for the first time. It's because of this that many parents … [Read more...] about 5 facts about safety you need to protect your new baby
Immunizations: Why they are important for your baby
In what seems like a celebrity-driven mission to discourage you from having your child vaccinated, myths and rumors start flying. It's easy for the truth to get mixed in with fiction and for parents to truly be uncertain as to whether or not shots are dangerous for their children. The most common misconception about childhood vaccinations is that they cause autism. This is … [Read more...] about Immunizations: Why they are important for your baby