Free Full-Size Baby Care Book

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Mary Ann Romans

This is one of the best freebies I have ever received. I couldn’t believe what a great book this is, and it is free for the asking. State Farm Insurance is offering a free full-sized baby care book, titled, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. The book is from the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is a very comprehensive manual for child care and child raising information. I have the book sitting on my shelf, and even though I am an experienced mom, I refer back to it all of the time. I find myself … Continue reading →

New Baby in the House?

Posted on July 19, 2006 by Heather Long

Are you expecting a new baby or maybe you’ve just added an adorable bundle of joy to your household? For a lot of new parents, there is so much to think of that you may actually not think of everything, so here’s a few hints and tips to help you plan for your new baby. Emergency Phone Number List Post one of these in a prime area in your home near the phone or on the refridgerator . You want numbers like poison control, nearby hospital, your neighbors and the pediatrician’s office. If your baby has special health concerns, you … Continue reading →

Extended Family Members of Adopted Children May Need Hepatitis A Vaccine

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Pam Connell

If you are beginning an international adoption, you’ve probably thought quite a bit about the health of your potential child. In a home study, you have had to address questions about your own health. A few of us might think 6 months ahead to plan for a trip to our child’s country. Even if we do begin a vaccination schedule for ourselves, we likely wouldn’t think of having our parents or other close relatives, neighbors and babysitters vaccinated. I know I didn’t. But that needs to change. In a sobering case, a 51-year-old adoptive grandmother was hospitalized earlier this spring … Continue reading →

New Hope For Needlephobics

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

I am deathly afraid of shots. The mere sight of a needle (regardless of whether is meant for me or not) sends shivers down my spine. When my daughter was getting immunized and I had to help hold her 2-year-old body on the examining table, the nurse commented that I shook more than my child did. My phobia only worsened when I underwent sinus surgery. The doctor used my arm as a pincushion as he searched for a vein to put the IV in. It was horrible. I was poked with the needle more than a half dozen times before … Continue reading →

The Week in Review – September 16-22

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Heather Long

Welcome to our Week in Review for the Baby Blog. There were a lot of great articles written and with so many out there to choose from, it’s always good to have one place to go through and sum up the baby blogs for the last week. Let us know which story you enjoyed the most. Saturday, September 16 We talked about Support for Single Moms and how we have so many single mothers out there trying to do their best possible to care for their children. We talked about Piercing a Baby’s Ears and how when it comes to … Continue reading →

The Household Notebook – Explained

Posted on July 24, 2006 by Nicole Humphrey

Having a household notebook can be a blessing. It’s an easy way to keep everything in place and find what you need when you need it. It also saves time and money, and as we all know, saving time seriously does save money in the long run. A household notebook is what you make it, however it’s an organizer for the entire family, sort of a command center for the entire family, if you will. I will explain how I put mine together and how it works for my family. You will need to customize your’s to fit yours and … Continue reading →