by Bud Spoerl, owner of Baby’s Room & Kids Too SIDS awareness organizations have long tried to educate parents about the ways children can die in their sleep, and bumper pads have always been near the top of the list. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently took the position that bumper pads pose a risk […]
A baby shower can quickly turn into a thunderstorm if you feel overwhelmed or unprepared. Here is a collection of tips from real moms, from things they did to things they wish they had done differently. Hand out envelopes to your guests to address to themselves and leave in a cute basket before they leave. […]
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Dads-to-be, here is your chance. If your lady is currently pregnant on Mother’s Day, this is pretty much your only chance to get her the great gift. Every year from now on you will be outshone by macaroni necklaces and finger paintings. These are my top picks for Mother’s Day gifts for a mom who […]
From pre-conception to postpartum, a new mom’s to-do list can seem endless. Sometimes asking for help can be the best thing. You are busy enough as it is growing a person inside of you. Baby planning is a growing industry that aims to alleviate the stress of preparing for a new baby. Women use planners […]
It’s easy to see the playground as a mine field of potential injuries for your child. But sometimes our safety measures can cause more damage than good. Sliding down a playground slide with your child in your lap poses a great risk for broken legs. A study at Winthrop University Hospital found that nearly 14 […]
A long car ride, the vibrations of a running dryer, the low hum of a mother’s voice – the list of how to soothe a crying newborn is endless and as unique to each child as his tiny, precious fingerprints. But the “5 S’s” promise to be successful even after baby experiences physical pain, like […]
Looking for a one-stop shop for your maternity questions? Central Baptist Hospital is providing you just that this April with “Expecting Great Things,” a maternity event for the modern mama. The maternity fair will be held April 28 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center. The event is FREE! Registration is required which […]
Even if you have the most up-to-date crib, softest basinet sheet or cutest nursery décor, the best place for your baby to sleep can still be by your side. Co-sleeping is often advised against in our society, but it can be beneficial for parent and baby when done correctly and safely. Several studies show that […]
by Katie Saltz The decision of what to use to cover your baby’s bare bottom isn’t as simple as some parents initially think. Cloth or disposable diapers are the two obvious choices, but taking the leap into cloth diapering has endless options. My own reaction to using cloth diapers? I envisioned laundry baskets constantly overflowing […]
