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Nesting Again?

by Kimmama

02 Oct 2009 10:38 PM

Ever since I witnessed my son roll a few feet across the room last week, I have entered a new mindset. It feels just like "nesting" during the final weeks of pregnancy, but worse.

Baby Safe Plants

by tedgar

21 Sep 2009 03:23 PM

My daughter has always loved, loved, loved putting things into her mouth. Luckily, when she was a baby she did not have an inclination to swallow these things. From tales told by other moms, I know I'm lucky. I do live with an eat anything monster, though.

When Another Child Hits

by Mary Ann Romans

16 Jun 2009 12:25 PM

Playdates can be a fun activity for both babies and their parents. Introducing your child to his peers is a great way to jump start the socialization process. Plus, having other adults to talk to during the day can help keep parents connected.

Sun Protection and Your Baby

by Mary Ann Romans

15 Jun 2009 08:46 AM

Protecting your baby's skin is so important for his lifelong health. One bad burn in childhood can dramatically increase her chance of getting skin cancer as an adult. Baby's skin is thin and can often burn even on a cloudy day in the shade.

Facts About Car Seats that You Probably Don't Know

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Jun 2009 12:20 PM

While we all know that car seats are an important way of protecting your baby from a fatality, there may be some interesting facts about car seats that you may not know about. Being educating on these facts will allow you to provide the best level of care and safety for your child when on the road.

High Chair Safety

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Apr 2009 11:17 AM

High chair accidents occur more frequently than you might think they do. Maybe parents are pretty vigilant about high chair safety when their baby is just starting to use one, but after months (or several children), the safety rules tend to slip.

Baby Shampoo and Lotions that Contain Carcinogens

by Mary Ann Romans

18 Mar 2009 01:55 PM

If we didn't have enough to worry about concerning the BPA plastics that hold baby shampoo, baby bath and baby lotion causing developmental issues in our children, now we have to be concerned about the products themselves causing cancer.

Long Island, NY Getting Ready to Ban BPA

by Mary Ann Romans

05 Mar 2009 09:40 AM

A county in Long Island, New York may just be the first to ban baby bottles and sippy cups that contain the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA has been shown in many studies to have adverse affects on the developmental growth of babies. BPA can leak from sippy cups and baby bottles into food and drink.

The Danger of Artificial Turf

by Mary Ann Romans

24 Feb 2009 06:26 PM

Many homes use artificial turf for porches, rugs, mats and more when real grass just wouldn't do. There is also a growing trend in some parts of the country to replace real grass with artificial turf that never needs to be watered.

Bassinet Safety

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Feb 2009 10:21 AM

Bassinets, co-sleepers, portable play yards and cradles are all great products to use for an infant when you want the baby to be close and hand. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents share a room with their baby but not a bed, and a bassinet can do the trick.



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