(BPT) – When you become a parent, there are many things you expect and some you just can’t anticipate. You’ll probably be overwhelmed with how much you can love a tiny human, you’ll realize new levels of exhaustion as you wake up all night long for feedings and changing diapers and you’ll have a new […]
Pregnant women often feel the urge to prepare the home for baby’s arrival. You might want to clean the bathrooms twice a day, or suddenly feel the need to organize all of the baby clothes. It’s easy to go overboard with this combination of nerves and hormones, so here are some Nesting Do’s and Don’ts. […]
Puffy coats and snowsuits will keep your little one warm, but they can be extremely dangerous when worn in a car seat. Thick coats pose a hazard when worn in a car seat because they interfere with the effectiveness of the harness straps. Sherri Hannan, Program Director of the Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition, said […]
(BPT) – Many people would be surprised to learn that among developed countries, the United States not only has the highest rate of maternal mortality (death during pregnancy or within one year of birth), but that it increased 56% between 1990 and 2015. The American Society of Anesthesiologists says expectant mothers should talk with their […]
(BPT) – Summer is fast approaching, which means that more children will be in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of injury death among children […]
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in much-needed nutrients for your pregnancy diet. Now it’s easier than ever to make yummy smoothies designed for your specific tastes and needs. Bumpin’ Blends is a subscription service that offers custom smoothie blends delivered to your door based on mama’s pregnancy or postpartum symptoms and her developing baby’s […]
bblüv Wireless Fetal Doppler with Earphones The wait between doctor’s visits to hear your baby’s heartbeat can feel like forever. Luckily, bblüv has a new Wireless Fetal Doppler so expecting moms can listen to that sweet sound whenever they like. The Echö Doppler allows moms to hear baby’s heartbeat, kicks and even hiccups through the […]
We’ve all heard the news by now- children should stay in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible for maximum safety. Chicco heard the news as well, and designed the NextFit Zip Max, a car seat with 25% more legroom in rear-facing mode, so your little one will stay comfortable until they max out […]
(BPT) – For many parents, you buckle up your kids and off you go to daycare, school or the park. You trust their car seat or booster seat will keep your child safe should something happen, but are you sure the seat you installed months or years ago is truly secure? “I am deeply concerned […]
Whether you’re expecting your first child or you’ve been around the baby block a few times before, there are always a lot of questions when preparing for parenthood. Questions about feeding often top that list. Experts agree that breast milk and/or formula should be the primary sources of nutrition for infants 6 months and younger. […]
