The Best of the 2007 Baby Blog

It has been an exciting year in the baby blog with a few changes in bloggers, several news stories, a few series started, and of course lots of information and reflection. This is a list of the best of the best. . .the best news, the best advice and the best of my personal favorites. With that I wish you all a Happy New Year, and look forward to an exciting year in 2008! Ask a Baby Blogger Series–This, in my opinion is one of the best things the baby blog has to offer. Granted, it’s my advice which I … Continue reading

Valorie’s Breastfeeding Index

Later today I will post a review of the baby blog of 2007 so why does breastfeeding get its own category? Well, in part as an answer to readers who want to read what I’ve written on breastfeeding. I’ve written so much on breastfeeding at this point that you all have asked for an index of sorts so it’s easier to find what you’re looking for. It’s also in part because I’ve become known as the breastfeeding lady. . .guru. . .whatever you want to call it. I’ve been at this breastfeeding business for a long time and many of … Continue reading

World Breastfeeding Week and That Critical First Hour

This week marks the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action’s international education and promotion campaign on breastfeeding. The theme this year is The First Hour–Save One Million Babies. The purpose of the theme is to educate mothers on how critical the first hour is of life, and about the powerful properties of that first milk–colostrums. There are all sorts of events internationally and if you are interested in participating or getting information you can visit the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. All of this week, I will be featuring breastfeeding articles in the baby blog. If you have questions about breastfeeding … Continue reading

Baby Blog Week in Review June 24 to June 30

Are you as behind in your reading as I am in my writing the weeks in review? I had every good intention of doing this yesterday and then all of my good intentions got stuck in traffic and had to go several miles out of the way to get home. In any case, if you’re being in your reading, and you’re wondering what you missed, here it is. This is an excellent blog to find, by the way, when you come back from vacation because you can see everything that’s been written while you were gone! In any case, happy … Continue reading

Ask a Baby Blogger: Extra Water for Breastfed Babies?

The question: It is so hot here, I think it was over 100 degrees yesterday. I breastfeed my 2 month old daughter. My mother in law told me that it was so hot I should give her some extra water out of a bottle to make sure she doesn’t get dehydrated. What is your opinion? My opinion is that your dear mother in law is operating on information that was taught to breastfeeding moms decades ago. You absolutely should NOT give your breastfeeding infant (especially if he’s feeding on demand) water unless it is directed by a pediatrician on a … Continue reading