Being a parent is no easy task, especially when your new bundle of joy is very tiny and possibly extremely fragile. Fear and worry are a natural part of parenting but these two emotions are intensified when your baby is premature. Here are some important things to know about your premature baby... … [Read more...]
Trying to determine the best baby thermometer to use with your little one is a task that can be rather daunting these days. Since there are so many different types of thermometers to choose from (everything from forehead thermometers to armpit thermometers, ear thermometers, rectal thermometers, and oral thermometers), choosing one that is both accurate and safe for children is of the utmost importance. Each type of thermometer has its own advantages and disadvantages. And some baby … [Read more...]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are an estimated 67.8 million fathers across our nation. With that being said, there is no wonder why Father's Day is the 4th largest card sending occasion with approximately 95 million cards sent to fathers each year. Not to mention the fact that more collect calls are made on Father's Day than on any other day of the year. Aside from the collect calls and Father's Day cards, the most common and most famous Father's Day gift is, of course, the necktie. … [Read more...]
Being a new parent means a lot of sleepless nights, constant crying, doctors appointments, diaper changes, frequent feedings, and a whole host of other unknowns! What if you could get a little help along the way that could save you time, money... and maybe even your sanity? Sounds great, right? Most of us have heard about the thousands of cell phone apps available these days, but do you know about all of the baby cell phone apps that exist for new moms and dads? Here are all the best … [Read more...]
Mother's Day is a special day just for moms. It's a day to celebrate and show your appreciation for the hard-working mom in your life. A woman's very first Mother's Day is like no other Mother's Day that she will ever enjoy. It symbolizes her entry into motherhood and the start of her new family. So what do you get a first-time mom on Mother's Day? Here are some great first Mother's Day gift ideas (dads listen up!)... … [Read more...]
All kids love toys -- especially babies. Almost anything can catch their attention and bring smiles to their little faces, which makes buying toys for newborn babies even more exciting. Finding safe baby toys is the only downside that I can think of when shopping for infants. Here are some tips to keep in mind, whether you're a new parent yourself, or you're buying a gift for someone who is... … [Read more...]
If you're a new mom, then you probably have lots of breastfeeding questions.It's really amazing to me how many myths there are about breastfeeding. Even more embarrassing, I actually thought some of these myths were true because I had learned them from my mother or my grandmother.As with any myth, information simply gets twisted a bit and eventually gets misinterpreted as it's passed down from generation to generation, person to person.That's why it's so important to educate yourself on what is … [Read more...]
Picking out a newborn baby car seat is one of the most important things you can do for your child. And yes, even if you and your newborn are only going to be riding in the car once, you still need to have a car seat for your baby. 5 Tips For Choosing A Newborn Baby Car Seat Here's what you need to know before you decide on a particular car seat: #1 It's important to have your newborn baby car seat picked out and ready to go before your child is born. In fact, the sooner the better, … [Read more...]
Usually when you think about postnatal depression you think about mothers, and of course for them it's called postpartum depression. However, it's important to know that fathers can suffer from postnatal depression as well. In one study of 26,000 parents, it was determined that 4% of the fathers experienced symptoms associated with postnatal depression. (For the sake of comparison, typically 10 to 15% of mothers suffer from postpartum depression.) Most couples (and even many physicians) are … [Read more...]
Did you know that you can put your baby on the cover of practically any baby magazine in the world? Well, you can. Let's use this Parenting baby magazine cover as an example. The nice thing is you don't have to download anything to your computer. Everything is done online which, for me, is the ultimate plus! Here are the details for specifically how to do it: Upload a photo. Increase or decrease the size of the photo and change the photo orientation. Add the title and … [Read more...]
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