The Dirty Diaper and Your Child’s Health
According to a New York Times article, “In a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers led by Anita Kozyrskyj found that babies born by C-Section vaginally, and that...
View ArticleGirls Benefit Most from Breastfeeding
If you have a baby girl, it may be even more important that you breast feed than if you have a baby boy. Recent research investigated by John Hopkins Children’s Center reveals that girls may receive a...
View ArticleBaby Blog Week in Review: June 9th Through June 15th
Well, this past week was my very first week of blogging here in the Baby Blog. How did I do? If you missed the articles about breast feeding having a greater benefit for girls or what to expect if your...
View ArticleBaby Blog Month in Review: June 2008
June was my first official month posting for the Baby Blog. It has been a great experience. I love learning new things about babies and sharing it with friends. Of course, I could use your help....
View ArticleHow to Find Places to Nurse in Public
When it comes to breastfeeding, one of the concerns that often comes up is nursing in public. Different moms have different opinions about nursing in public, how and where to do it. Where you nurse may...
View ArticleAsk a Baby Blogger: Common Questions
I thought I would take this time to answer some of the more common questions about babies, toddlers and preschoolers that I have been asked lately. Hopefully you will find answers to your questions...
View ArticleWhy Dad is Important in Weaning
You’ve made the decision to wean your baby. But weaning isn’t always easy to do. Dad can play a very important part in the process and help make the transition away from mother’s milk smooth and easy...
View ArticleHow to Increase Your Milk Supply
If you are worried that your young baby isn’t gaining as much weight as you think he should, or if you don’t feel as though you are producing enough milk, you may want to try some methods to increase...
View ArticleStocking Your Milk Bank 2
What do you do if a sudden illness or necessary absence prevents you from breastfeeding? Do you stop nursing altogether and put your baby on formula? There may be other options. In the last post, I...
View ArticlePanic Attack
My baby is dehydrated. Every single morning, since the day she was born, she has soaked her overnight diapers. Literally drenched them. Not usually enough to get her clothes wet, but sometimes. If they...
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