Pregnancy and Infant Loss Resources
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. One in four women experience pregnancy loss, but the topic is not often discussed in the open. Lexington has several options for support groups, as well as remembrance events in October for parents to come together and heal in a supportive environment. Baptist Health Perinatal Support Group […]
Diono radian rXT Just My Color Series Review
The Diono radian rXT is a tried and tested car seat that parents love. Now is has a new “Just My Color” series to brighten up your vehicle. This new set of seats have dynamic colors and customized detailing on top of the classic safety standards Diono is known for. So why Diono? Local moms […]
Baby Safety Month: Product Review
By Katie Saltz September is Baby Safety Month. With three kids at home, I’ve tried many different products geared toward keeping my little ones safe and healthy. Here are a few of my top picks: The Stair Barrier Baby gates can be tricky to install if you have a stairway with banisters. It’s incredibly unsafe […]
Baby-Proofing Checklist
by Chante Perryman Bringing home a new baby is an exciting memory you will always cherish. But what happens once baby gets a little bigger and more mobile? Is the nursery baby proofed to keep them safe or does it need some attention? Here are a few quick tips to help you keep your little […]
Bluegrass Baby Expo Comes to Lexington Sept. 15
The Bluegrass Baby Expo returns to downtown Lexington for its second year of sharing about maternity, baby and toddler resources in Central Kentucky. The Expo will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Lexington Convention Center. Founder and coordinator Chante Perryman said she was inspired to create the event as a […]
Next Best Years Conference
Former UK basketball player Cameron Mills will deliver the keynote address at the Fayette County Extension Office’s 23rd annual “Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good Life” on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Extension Center at 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Mills, who played on two NCAA championship teams, is a senior management liaison […]
Baby Bump Feedback September 2018
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. August’s Question was: What is your parenting super power? “I don’t mean to brag, but I can make a teenager roll their eyes so hard their pupils touch the back of their head.” – Asha […]
Breastfeed Anytime, Anywhere
By Doraine Bailey, IBCLC Chances are you’ve been out and about with your breastfed baby this summer. Here are a few pointers about public breastfeeding and your protections under the law. Kentucky’s law says “Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, a mother may breast-feed her baby or express breast milk in any location, public […]
When to Switch to a Maternity Bra and Why
By Tracey Montford of Cake Maternity Breast health is particularly important during pregnancy. It is during this time that your breasts go through an obvious change. Some women will experience an increase of up to 3-cup sizes. The increased size and weight of the breast puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the ligaments that […]
The Best Bottles for Breastfeeding
Even breastfeeding mothers often need to use a bottle. Moms return to work, Dad takes a turn feeding the baby, or date night requires that baby eats from a bottle. Breastfed babies often find difficulty in transitioning back and forth from breast to bottle. Moms can drive themselves crazy trying out every bottle brand before […]