Take Back Your Pregnancy
Modern pregnancy comes with a long list of strict rules, but does it have to? An economist examines the data and finds room for choices amid the familar limits.
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When Bed Rest is Best: Tips to Survive Mandatory Downtime
Putting your feet up is not as relaxing as it seems when it’s under doctor’s orders. An estimated 20 percent of pregnant women end up on some level of bed rest due to medical complications. Bed rest can be prescribed to help prevent pre-term labor, if you have an issue with your placenta, a weak […]
The Best Way for Simple Play
Your baby is ready to learn from an early age, but you don’t have to buy every toy labeled “educational” to teach him well. A few simple tips can help you give your child a great learning start, and no special materials are required. Grabbing Place your baby on his back and dangle a toy […]
Cuddling with Kangaroo Care
Your first few moments with your new baby can be an incredibly intimate experience. More and more parents are welcoming newborns into the world with kangaroo care, a skin-to-skin bonding method that has proven benefits for baby, and mom and dad as well. Kangaroo care is commonly used in cases of premature birth, but any […]
Summer Strolling Safety
With summer quickly approaching, you’ll be more tempted to go for strolls in the neighborhood,. Take the time to appropriately inspect your stroller and make sure it is properly functioning. Here are some stroller safety tips for your next trip out: Check Your Stroller. Before going on any trip with your infant, check your stroller […]
Cutting Your Baby’s Nails with Care
Your new baby’s hands are soft and sweet, but her fingernails can feel as sharp as razor blades. Trimming an infant’s nails is a nerve-racking task, but here are some tips to make this mini-manicure easier. Invest in some newborn mittens or simply place socks on your baby’s hands. This will keep him from accidentally […]
Preparing Your Skin for Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause your skin to do much more than just glow. Knowing common skin conditions that pop up during pregnancy can ease your mind and prepare you for possible changes to your appearance (as if the giant belly wasn’t enough.) Melasma (or chloasma) is often called “the pregnancy mask.” Women might develop brown or […]
Last Minute Things to Do…
Coming home with your new baby will be hectic. In the last couple of weeks before you head to the hospital, getting a few chores out of the way will make life easier during those first weeks back home. Rearrange kitchen and bathroom cabinets so that the most-needed items are easiest to reach. Stock up […]
Advice From a Food Allergy Mom
by Kellie Doligale The idea of your child having food allergies is terrifying, especially because there’s nothing a parent can do to stop a child from eating. Most pediatricians recommend introducing new foods to babies around 6 months of age. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control reports that food allergies are on the rise. So […]