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Keep Baby Bundled During Winter Cold
When my first child was born it was hard to determine sometimes when he was cold or warm. I used my own internal temperature. When I was warm, a t-shirt and shorts worked fine. If needed, I could take...
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Still Breathing
I was a little terrified when I headed home from the hospital with my first baby. I think it’s natural for most first-time moms to be scared out of their minds after their first babies are born,...
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Clipping Baby’s Nails
Of all the responsibilities I had when my babies were newborns, the one I hated a feared the most was clipping their nails. Something about the task terrified me. I would rather change twenty poopy...
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Unintentional but Serious Errors in Hospital Care for Newborns
Remember the case of the Quaid twins and the heparin mistake? You`d think it was an unfortunate but isolated incident, right? Something that normally doesn`t happen in hospitals in the developed world....
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That Wonderful Baby Head Smell
Ask any new mom what her favorite smell is. Number one answer: her baby’s head. Isn’t it delicious? That warm, sweet, milky, furry, perfumy baby smell. It takes a couple of days after birth for the...
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Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Baby Sleeping Bags
Baby sleeping bags have been popular in Europe for many years. It’s only recently they have started to catch on here too and once you try them, you’ll wonder why we went so long without them. Baby...
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Staring at Babies
Okay, now I get it. I always wondered why other moms would stare so longingly at my newborn, especially when they would start to tear up or literally look as though they wanted to eat my baby right...
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Pregnancy Heartburn = Hairy Baby?
An Old Wives Tale That’s True? Heartburn makes many a pregnant woman miserable. And if you moan about it, people tell you that it means that your baby will have lots of hair. Because that’s totally...
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How To Ask Your Husband For Help With Your Newborn
There is an easy answer to this common problem, and that’s simply asking your husband to help you out with the baby. On the other hand, those of us who have already gone through the stage of having a...
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Babies, Toddlers and Dogs: Helping Babies and Dogs Get Along
I’ve never been the kind of person to refer to the dog as my furry baby, or buy her outfits, or attempt to carry her around in a fluffy pink crystal embellished dog handbag. Still, I love my dog and I...
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Keeping Your Cool When Baby is Freaking Out
Let’s face it: Babies and toddlers have temper tantrums at the most inopportune times. Whether you’re in line at the grocery store or sitting in a church service, young kids seem to have a sixth sense...
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The Re-Learning Curve
Having a baby means learning a lot of new practices. If you haven’t changed a diaper before, the first time can be an eye opener. Feeding a baby can also be a trick, especially when you are still...
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Parenting Tips for First Time Dads
After months of waiting, the time has come and gone. For a little under a year you’ve rubbed feet, and lower back. You’ve braved various “birthing” classes and read as many books as your time allowed....
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Babies DO Learn While Sleeping
Have you ever wondered what is going on in your baby’s head? Even when he or she is sleeping? I am sure that like me, you spent many a hour watching your newborn sleep. Sometimes you’d be rewarded by...
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