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Why Dads Everywhere Should Do Bath Time

No. . .I don’t mean stinky dads should take a bath. Although I suppose that is a true statement. But bath time is the ideal bonding time with baby. Maybe I’m biased, because this has always been my husband’s job. However, we have found it to be a great opportunity for dad to get in on the act of bonding. Some of you have posted questions, or send me a PM asking how you can get your husband more involved with the baby. This is my answer: bath time. Skin to Skin Contact Skin to skin contact is essential for … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: August 7 to August 11

We have had a busy week in the baby blog! If you haven’t had time to catch up on all your reading, here it is all in one place. Grab a cup of coffee and have a seat! August 7 Why Banning Formula Isn’t Awful This week the New York City Department of Health banned free formula in New York City public hospitals in an effort to promote breastfeeding. The internet has been abuzz about the ban both for and against it. Although I actively promote breastfeeding when possible, I actually think that banning formula is good economic sense. Read … Continue reading →

A Cautionary Bath Time Tale

If you parent one child, I’m sure you’ll leave this blog thinking this woman is a terrible mother. But for those of us who have more children, while we may not have made the same mistake, that feeling of being overwhelmed and disjointed is not so far distant. Honestly, I can’t really judge this mom. A young mother in Brooklyn was caring for her 11 month old daughter and another two year old and they were getting their daily bath. And then she smelled the rice burning down the hall. As you may guess if you haven’t read the story, … Continue reading →

Most Common Car Seat Mistakes Parents Make

I take my older kids to classes three times per week. That’s three times per week into Manhattan of driving nap bliss. But I digress. This past week I was driving, slowly (because one simply cannot drive fast in Manhattan) when all of the sudden without any warning one of my twins bounded up the aisle in the van and sat in the seat next to me. I was completely astonished. You’d think I’d know how to put a child in a car seat by now right? After all, according to New York State law, I still have four children … Continue reading →