You and Your Baby

Wed, Jan 11 2012
Incredible: Understanding Your Baby’s Language!

Incredible: Understanding Your Baby’s Language!

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I just saw this fascinating clip from Oprah featuring Priscilla Dunston and her secret to understanding your baby’s cry! To start out with, Priscilla has a photographic memory for sound. She remembers... 

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Sun, Nov 27 2011
Co-sleeping: Cause for Alarm?

Co-sleeping: Cause for Alarm?

Also in: Features, Pregnancy, Preparing for Baby

A few weeks ago,  the City of Milwaukee launched a provocative ad campaign warning parents of the dangers of babies sleeping in adult beds. The ad depicts a baby sleeping in an adult bed, surrounded by... 

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Wed, Nov 2 2011
THE GREATER GOOD: Making Vaccination Safer for your Child

THE GREATER GOOD: Making Vaccination Safer for your Child

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The Greater Good is an award winning documentary that offers a fresh look at what’s behind the sharply polarized vaccine debate in the U.S., and offers the opportunity for a new, more rational discussion... 

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Sun, Oct 23 2011
Mom Pumps and Donates Breastmilk in Stillborn Baby’s Memory

Mom Pumps and Donates Breastmilk in Stillborn Baby’s Memory

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Here is a beautiful, heartwarming story that shows us all that even as we grieve, we can reach beyond our personal sorrow to make the world a better place.  According to The International Breastfeeding... 

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Tue, Aug 23 2011
Benefits of Probiotics Found in Breastmilk

Benefits of Probiotics Found in Breastmilk

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There’s been a lot of talk over the past few years about the importance of probiotics, and specifically the probiotics found in breastmilk. But what exactly are they, and what benefit do they serve... 

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Tue, Aug 2 2011
It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

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August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and in honor of this momentous occasion, Parents.com has compiled a list of 10 things you didn’t know about breastfeeding. Are you a new mom? Or maybe you... 

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Tue, Jun 21 2011
Is Baby Oil Safe for Your Little One?

Is Baby Oil Safe for Your Little One?

Also in: Features, Health and Fitness, New Baby, Pregnancy

I never gave a second thought to the safety of baby oil… after all, if it’s called “baby oil” it must be fine to use on babies… right? Not quite.  Baby oil is generally just... 

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Sun, Jun 5 2011
Postpartum Depression for Dads

Postpartum Depression for Dads

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Lots of attention has been given to postpartum depression, which happens to moms soon after birth. But many are surprised to learn that fathers can and do experience postpartum depression as well! A study... 

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Thu, May 26 2011
3 Reasons to Avoid Bottles at Bedtime

3 Reasons to Avoid Bottles at Bedtime

Also in: Features, New Baby

If your baby is being bottle-fed, it is tempting to give him a bottle of milk, formula, or juice and let him fall asleep while drinking it, but unfortunately, this is far from being a healthy habit! What... 

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Sun, May 22 2011
Beware of Teething Gels for Babies!

Beware of Teething Gels for Babies!

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WebMD reported this month about an FDA warning about teething medication, saying that the main ingredient, benzocaine, is linked to a rare but serious disease.  Benzocaine is the main ingredient in over-the-counter... 

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