On my wife birth plan, it specifically stated NO sugar water, and NO pacifiers. we didn’t want my daughter to end up with nipple confusion. I was going to make sure that I waited the two weeks for her latch to be fully established. Well, about 4 days
More..Until recently, studies on the environmental impact of diapers were funded by either the disposable or cloth-diaper industries. The results were predictably biased, and each side of the argument called foul. The United Kingdom broke this trend with a
More..Some babes have nails that are too thin for filing. Either way, once you’re ready to move on to the heavy machinery, just follow these simple tips. The first few times, you may want to try clipping while baby sleeps (if she’s a good sleeper) or right
More..How families can stick to their eco-principles without starting a seasonal civil war. Sure, you could just grin and bear it for a few weeks or a few meals, but these are life-long relationships. And these occasions offer unique teachable moments—a ch
More..One thought is that they exist to help ensure that mom’s body doesn’t reject a fetus – that instead of attacking it as foreign, her body helps to nurture growth and development. And it looks like baby’s cells are designed to return the favor, at leas
More..Some agency testing includes shoes, belts, wallets, handbags, and backpacks. While levels of lead in toys have declined, adult and children’s apparel continues to show high levels of lead. For instance, over half of the 100 plastic handbags tested co
More..If it is possible, schedule a date night away from the home and your baby once a week. Treat this time together like all your other important appointments and write it down on your calendar. If you can’t get away that often, at least shoot for once a
More..During babies' first year, your breasts should easily make enough milk to meet your baby’s growing needs. Most infants will need several feedings through the day and night, especially during the first weeks and growth spurts. Allow your baby to devel
More..Manufacturers should provide health, safety, and use data on chemicals; demonstrating that chemicals in commerce are safe; identifying safer alternatives to toxic chemicals in keeping with the principles of green chemistry; and, assessing the safety
More..Reasons to hire a doula #1: Doulas can help lower birth risks. There are a number of reports that show that the rates of interventions, epidurals and C-sections drop quite considerably when doulas are involved. There are a lot of potential reasons fo
More..Having a baby is an amazing experience that comes with cuddles, memories and a ton of baby stuff! There are strollers, cribs, car seats, playards, playmats, entertainers, carriers and the list goes on and on. It seems like from the time you see those
More..Many people want to have a health diet for children and whole family. Eat three servings a day of dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt. Or be sure to consume calcium-fortified non-dairy milks and take a dietary supplement approved for moms-
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