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Keep Those Baby Pounds and Other News

There are some interesting news stories about babies and mommies today. Here is a round up. Time Magazine is reporting that Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital released a study that suggests that ugly babies are harder to love, especially by their mothers. Men and women who were part of the study were given baby faces to view. Some babies were considered “pretty,” while others had facial irregularities, such as cleft lips or rashes. Study participants pressed one button allowed the faces to stay on the screen longer, while pressing another made them disappear more quickly. The results of the study showed that … Continue reading →

Can the Current Economy Lead to More Baby Girls?

Science has been studying the prevalence of one sex being born over another for many years. There is all sorts of data on the subject that suggest different factors that affect the outcome over whether or not you have a boy or a girl. So far, we have seen studies that tell us that that better fed mothers tend to produce more boys, “beautiful-looking” people tend to produce more girls, parents closer to the equator have more girls, if you tend to suffer from pre-eclampsia then you also tend to have boys, and that the time of the month when … Continue reading →

Baby Product Recalls Cribs & Clothing

After a bit of quiet, the recalls on baby products are back again. It is always important to check your equipment, toys and even clothing against the latest baby recalls to prevent illness, injury or even death to your baby. It is a shame that we can’t have complete confidence in baby products, but as technology gets better and standards get better, recalls are likely to happen. Usually with a recall, there have been several cases of injury or illness to real babies, prompting the recall, although some responsible manufacturers will voluntarily recall merchandise as a precaution if they get … Continue reading →

The Best Laundry Detergents for Baby Clothes

Washing your baby’s clothing separately from the laundry belonging to the rest of the family is a very good idea. Everyday soil, perfumes, body lotions, wool fibers and other additives and even clothing dyes from other clothing can get on your baby’s clothing during the washing process and can irritate young skin. Regular laundry detergents can also be an irritant. In my experience, certain brands of laundry detergent work better than others at cleaning baby clothes but remaining gentle on baby skin. Here are my picks. All Free and Clear This is the main laundry detergent I used for my … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes 2

All of those little baby clothes can be a job in itself, and yet there isn’t a lot of advice out there about taking care of them. I had to learn on my own what worked best for doing laundry, organizing the clothes and keeping them nice enough to hand down or sell. By the time baby number three came along, I had everything down pat. I’d like to share all of the experience with you, so you can have an easier time of it. If you missed the first post in this series, just click here. Last time I … Continue reading →

Taking Care of Baby Clothes

Did your little one get a lot of cute outfits for Christmas? I bet your are anxious to see how they look on him or her. I’ve had many years of experience with baby clothes, and I would like to share some of my favorite tips about taking care of them, from laundry to reselling them. Keep reading to learn more. When you first get new baby clothes, the first thing to do is to inspect them. Make sure that they are items that you wish your baby to wear. Drawstrings and decorations that could pull off may pose safety … Continue reading →

Genetic Test Promises to Tell If Your Baby Will Be a Star Athlete

Have you ever heard of the snake oil salesman? This was a vendor that travelled all around selling special concoctions that were supposedly good for curing anything that ailed you from thinning hair to heart attack. But the sales of these potions relied more on the conning ability of the salesman rather than the veracity of the the substance. Today we use the term to denote someone who is selling something that has no scientific basis or proven fact behind it. Today’s snake oil salesman may just be a company called Atlas Sports Genetics. This company wants to test your … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: October 2008

If you had an October baby, congratulations! I hope that you will spend some time with us here at Families.com, as we bring you the latest news and tips for you and your family. Here is the Baby Blog month in review for October. October 1st Insect Repellent and Young Children Protecting my children is the number one priority, but one thing that I tend to avoid is insect repellent. I figure that putting additional chemicals on my kids is not the best idea, that is until now. These days, a mosquito bite is not just an annoyance, but it … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: October 20th Through October 26th

As parents, we always worry about our children. It is so important to stay informed, whether it is an issue with BPA in plastics or baby clothing that is causing medical issues. Explore the posts in the Baby Blog for the week of October 20th through October 26th. October 20th Baby Blog Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19th October 22nd The Danger of Manganese Pediatricians are becoming concerned about children, and in particular those under the age of 12 months, being exposed to high levels of manganese. Here is what you need to know about current studies and … Continue reading →

Warning about Carter Baby Clothing

If your baby has a mysterious rash all over his back, chances are that it could be caused by his onsie or pajamas. There have been more than 400 reports about infant developing rashes on their backs after wearing Carter clothing. Some of the rashes reported in the news are so severe that blisters have formed. Read more to learn about the details. MSNBC.com reported yesterday on the official government warning for parents against using Carter’s Inc. baby clothing, specifically the 2007 line which contains tagless baby garments. More than 110 million garments are affected. The Consumer Product Safety Commission … Continue reading →