Baby Blog Week in Review: Feb. 3 through Feb. 9

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Sorry that this is a little late. Poor Heather has been under the weather. Did you miss something last week? We've covered everything from products you don't want in the same house with a baby to hot topics like breastfeeding in public and religious opposition to standard medical procedure. If you missed something, check it out now!

Sunday, Feb. 3

Should Medical Exemptions be Justified By Religious Beliefs? We tackled the story of a couple who did not want their daughter's blood drawn within the state mandated period of 48 hours after birth. There is no easy answer here, but we all agree that hospitals need to work with families. (This blog has the most comments this week! Check it out and weigh in on your opinion.)

Monday, Feb. 4

Tales from the Potty. . . Follow our family on our journey in potty training our 20 month old twins. Get tips on how to get started, avoid common pitfalls, and what to do. This blog, which is the first of many more to come, gives some common tips for potty training.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

The Non-Breastfeeder's Guide to Breastfeeding Etiquette Have you ever run across a woman who was nursing and not know how to react? Here is the guide that you need to help show you what to do! (Lots of people had things to say about this blog! Check it out and add your comments!)

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Live in the Moment: Advice From the New Baby Blogger Want to meet the newest baby blogger at families.com? Check out her great advice that new and seasoned moms can learn from!

Ask a Baby Blogger: Vitamin D Supplements & Breastfeeding Do babies need Vitamin D supplements if they are exclusively breastfed? Check out my response to this question sent in from one of our forum participants!

Thursday, Feb. 7

A Lesson in Product Safety Recalls Graco recently recalled over 100,000 high chairs. Do you know how to find out if anything you've bought for your little one has been recalled? If you answered 'no', this is a must read blog.

Friday, Feb. 8

Twins: To Dress Alike or Not? It is interesting to me, as a mother of twins myself, how many people have an opinion on whether or not you should dress your twins alike. (Assuming of course that they are the same sex). However, like Amy, I tended to gravitate towards what was easiest.

Don't Buy These With a Baby in the House Magnetix are dangerous toys if you have babies in the house. One infant has even died from them. Read this blog to find out why.

Saturday, Feb. 9

Newborn Screening Tests Do you know why your baby is screened in the hospital? Most of us just let the doctors and nurses do what they do without question. Read this blog to find out what the newborn screening tests are all about.

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Hello everybody! My name is Valorie and I am one busy lady! When I'm not writing or editing for families, I am busy trying to get my brood of 5 in line.

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