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Five Things to Look for in a Baby Carrier

The world of baby carriers can be overwhelming. There are just so many! So many colors, so many sizes and shapes, back carries, front carries…. Here are five ways to help you make a decision about a baby carrier: 1. Why do you need a baby carrier? Is it to go hiking with your little one? Do chores around the house with your baby on your back or chest? Think about how you will use your carrier. If you’re hoping to use the sling as a nursing accessory, then a sling-style carrier may work best for easy access and coverage. … Continue reading →

Activities for Your Baby–Introduction

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Recently in the forums, someone asked about what types of activities she could do with her twins who are still under the 3 month mark. Many of us seasoned moms said just taking them out, talking to them, singing to them etc. would be sufficient. Let me say first that I absolutely agree with just trying to incorporate as much interaction as possible into your day. However, this mom has twins and I know first hand that it’s a little difficult to interact with both of them at the same time in the same way you do with a singleton. … Continue reading →

Why I ‘Spoil’ My Babies

I have always been accused of spoiling my babies by the casual observer. I carry them when they want to be carried, nurse them into the toddler years, and co-sleep rather than letting them cry. I’ve always just felt ‘right’ about parenting this way and it works well for our family. In fact, if I spoil my babies, my husband is the indulgence king. If you read books on attachment parenting, this is our philosophy and we follow most of it pretty closely. It is not so much that we read ‘the book’ and decided that’s what we wanted to … Continue reading →

Nursing Nuisances: The Nursing Strike

A nursing strike is very simply when your baby decides that he or she is not going to nurse. They most commonly occur between six and nine months of age and very rarely result in permanent weaning. Many moms assume that a nursing strike means that the baby is ready for solid foods but in fact, few babies “strike” to eat solids. There are several factors that can cause a nursing strike. The most common is when mom yelps during a nursing session after baby has taken a bite! However, a yelp of pain is a normal response to a … Continue reading →

Are Jumpers Safe for Baby?

Do you know what a jumper is? I’m not talking about a sweater or a pull over, but rather a device that is hung in the doorway that provides suspension for your infant to bounce and move around. Jumpers provide infants with vigorous exercise before they are able to be mobile themselves. But are these jumpers safe? That’s definitely the question. The idea of a baby jumper is to let your little one bounce around happily, though they are limited only to bounce in the doorway where the jumper is suspended. There are some problems that you should be aware … Continue reading →

Shopping for Baby – What You May Want

Ready to go shopping for your baby? Don’t forget that your best friend may have some clothes for your baby and that you’re likely going to be getting several presents at the upcoming baby shower. This doesn’t negate the fact that you need to shop for your baby. So here are some tips that may come in handy on those shopping trips. Don’t let the salesperson overload you with items you don’t need Keep in mind how often you will likely do laundry – when my daughter was a newborn and infant, I did a load practically every day – … Continue reading →

The Week in Review – September 16-22

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 →