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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 →

Most Commented On Baby Blogs of 2007

As a means of reviewing the year, I always love to look at the blogs that had the most comments! Sometimes controversial blogs get noticed. Other times it has more to do with a topic of interest. Sometimes a commenter sparks a discussion. Regardless of the reason, these are the blogs that got the most comments in the baby blog in 2007! Is My Baby Gifted? How to Tell Merry Poison Free Christmas Dad’s Weird Things You Should Be Giving Your Baby Soda!! Why Breast Pumping Isn’t a Good Substitute for Breastfeeding Is Swaddling Overrated? Watching T.V. While Breastfeeding Unwanted … Continue reading →

Travolta Sounds Off on Psychiatry

Do you remember two years ago when Tom Cruise had his psychiatry rant with Matt Lauer? Tom said, “Psychiatry is a pseudo science” and argued with Matt, saying, “You don’t know the history of psychiatry. I do.” Cruise, a Scientologist, felt that post-partum depression should not be treated with medication – he used Brooke Shields as an example – but with “vitamins and through exercise and various things.” If you missed the interview, you can still read the entire transcript at the MSNBC web page. Now, almost two years to the day after that interview, John Travolta is coming out … Continue reading →

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

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 … Continue reading →

Newborn Screening Tests

I had recently written a blog about some parents who had refused (or tried to delay) their baby’s newborn screening tests on the basis of religious beliefs. I thought it would be appropriate to take some time to talk about what exactly newborn screening tests screen for. Newborn screening is the practice of testing every newborn infant for certain disorders some of which, if left untreated, could lead to mental retardation. Most of these disorders are known as metabolic disorders that prohibit or interfere with the way the body uses nutrients. Newborn screening tests also screen for disorders that have … Continue reading →

Should Medical Exemptions Be Justified By Religious Beliefs?

This story caught my eye a few days ago. In Nebraska it is law to screen newborns with the Newborn Screening Test within 48 hours of birth. However, this couple, influenced by Scientology, believes that it was in the best interest of the child to wait a week before screening their newborn. They believed that newborns are still in pain from the birthing process for awhile after birth and that noises or inflicting more pain on him could have serious psychological repercussions later on in life. So they asked to wait a week to have the newborn screening test. Actually, … Continue reading →