When it comes time to start a family, you need to think about the things that need to be in place for the birth of your child, but most importantly, you need to think about the future. So here is a list of the top five things you need to have in place when starting …
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When your baby is feeling poorly, it can be hard to know what to do. One thing many parents worry about is giving a sick baby a bath or shower. The thought of taking their temperature and then potentially risking the illness spreading by bathing them makes this difficult for some parents to do. Is …
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Toddlers are known for their strange behavior. One of the most common behaviors, and one that causes parents the most concern, is when toddlers slam their heads against things or hit themselves in the head. The question on many parents’ minds is “why does my baby do this?” This article will give you some answers …
The toddler years are a time of rapid change in development and emotions. One day your little one will be giggling with you on the living room floor, and then the next they’ll have an absolute meltdown when you tell them it’s time to put their toys away for bed! Recent research can provide insight …
When a new parent’s baby has hiccups after eating, drinking milk from a bottle, or breastfeeding, they may be concerned about what is happening. Hiccups are typically not dangerous and will eventually go away on their own, but this article will help parents know why babies get hiccups and how to make them stop if …
Pregnancy is a beautiful, yet challenging time for women. It can be exhilarating to know that you are carrying something so precious inside of you, but it also brings with it some uncomfortable symptoms. One of these is incontinence during pregnancy. Incontinence can happen in the third trimester, or after birth; both times when your …
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It can be overwhelming when you are a new parent. There is so much to learn and do! (like sleep!) With the right information and tools, you will get through the first year of your baby’s life in no time. The tips in this article will help you know when to expect some relief, as …
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Pregnancy is one of the most important times of your life to take care of your health and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. It is also a time when most people’s bodies have quite a different idea of what’s healthy. Sugar can have a serious negative impact on your body while pregnant, so why …
With all the conflicting information available online, it can be difficult to find factual information about what is and is not bad for your children. One of the contentious points involves electronic toys with built-in blinking or flashing lights. Blinking and flashing lights do not specifically harm babies unless they suffer photosensitivity. Electronic toys could …
I have had two C-sections, and each time the tummy area above my incision has behaved differently. After my first pregnancy where I gained on the upper end of a normal amount of weight, my shelf was a puffy mound which settled immediately above the scar. After my second where I only put on a …
