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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 →

Baby Blog Week in Review: August 7 to August 11

We have had a busy week in the baby blog! If you haven’t had time to catch up on all your reading, here it is all in one place. Grab a cup of coffee and have a seat! August 7 Why Banning Formula Isn’t Awful This week the New York City Department of Health banned free formula in New York City public hospitals in an effort to promote breastfeeding. The internet has been abuzz about the ban both for and against it. Although I actively promote breastfeeding when possible, I actually think that banning formula is good economic sense. Read … Continue reading →

When Your Pediatrician Blows You Off

With my first daughter, I was assigned a pediatrician who had the smallest patient load. That’s who the HMO gave me so that’s who I took. Little did I know that one of the reasons she had the smallest patient load was because no one liked her. Before my oldest turned one, we found a new pediatrician, and learned a valuable lesson. I found my current pediatrician by interviewing her. Yes, they gave me a hard time because interviews are not covered by your insurance. But when the pediatrician heard that a parent was asking for five or ten minutes … Continue reading →

Study Shows Most Bullied Kids are Overweight

This fascinating new study reveals that overweight children are typically a bully’s prime targets. While you might not consider this “breaking news,” it is very revealing in that it shows that kids who are picked on avoid situations where they are bullied, such as gyms, playgrounds, and other sporting events. The very places children go to burn off calories. According to the study, roughly one out of every five children is chronically bullied, and in most cases repeated teasing and taunting leads to depression and loneliness. This finding coupled with the fact that bullies drive their victims away from physical … Continue reading →

The Trouble With Weight Charts

In the UK, there is considerable pressure being placed to get rid of the 20 year old weight charts and use more up to date weight charts that are reflective of babies who drink breast milk. The 20 year old charts are based on formula fed babies who tend to grow more quickly than do breastfed babies. But the weight chart problem is not one that is strictly related to the UK. Breastfed Babies are Too Skinny Whenever a breastfeed baby is told to gain more weight, the rallying cry is ‘beware the growth charts’. And it is true that … Continue reading →