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You Tube: How to Swaddle Your Baby

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Oct 2008 11:06 AM

Swaddling a baby is often used to comfort a newborn baby who is used to being in close surroundings and doesn't quite know what to do with all of those arms and legs that seem to flail around.

Babies Are Built to Say "Mama" and "Dada" First!

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Sep 2008 04:29 PM

Do you remember your baby's first words? If your home language is American English, then chances are pretty good that those first words uttered by your baby were "mama and dada." In fact, it is so common and expected, that many of us discount those words as the first.

Tummy Time Tips

by Mary Ann Romans

20 Aug 2008 10:07 AM

Proper tummy time is important for your baby's development. Recent research shows that most babies today are not getting enough tummy time, and as a result are suffering from delayed crawling and head deformities. Two factors contribute to these issues.

How Long Do You Have to Worry About SIDS?

by Valorie Delp

17 May 2008 03:22 AM

Here is yet another blog inspired by recent discussion in the forums. Several discussions have popped up lately regarding babies sleeping on their backs and other bedtime behavior that we've all been told not to allow.

Ask a Baby Blogger: C-Sections and Bonding After Birth

by Valorie Delp

09 Mar 2008 08:27 AM

Question: Do mothers who have c-sections not bond as well with their babies? This is not a question someone e-mailed me, but rather something that was being discussed in the forums. It's a very sensitive issue and frankly, I think there has been made much ado about nothing.

Breastfeeding and Reflux

by Valorie Delp

10 Feb 2008 06:12 AM

There are a few things you can count on with a newborn. They will definitely sleep. . .and wake. . .around the clock. They will soil through their diapers and their clothing at least once before they are 6 months old. And they spit up.

Are My Baby's Days and Nights Mixed Up?

by Valorie Delp

15 Dec 2007 08:57 AM

Many a mother has a similar complaint: their baby is up all night and asleep during the day. "Common" wisdom says that the baby's days and nights are mixed up. Then there are numerous theories on how you "fix" the problem.

Can You Overfeed When You're Breastfeeding?

by Valorie Delp

29 Nov 2007 01:46 PM

Generally, when parents are concerned about weight in breastfed babies, it's with regards to not gaining enough rather than gaining too much. However, one mother asked the question today in the forums whether or not it was possible that a baby could gain too much weight while breastfeeding.

All About Immunizations: Introduction

by Valorie Delp

21 Nov 2007 07:01 AM

This series of blogs was started because of a discussion in the forums about vaccines. I realize that vaccines can be a controversial subject. I am not an expert either.

Is Swaddling Overrated?

by Valorie Delp

12 Nov 2007 09:00 AM

Parents of colicky babies everywhere are encouraged to shush, swish and swaddle. The three S's are the only thing that seem to bring some babies comfort and relief. I however, was not blessed with any of those babies.



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