Our pediatrician gave us an informational booklet when our first son was born that we found very helpful. The most interesting section of the booklet for us as new parents was learning what to expect from our baby each month of life. If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait for them to smile, eat [...]
Our pediatrician gave us an informational booklet when our first son was born that we found very helpful. The most interesting section of the booklet for us as new parents was learning what to expect from our baby each month of life. If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait for them to smile, eat [...]
Our pediatrician gave us an informational booklet when our first son was born that we found very helpful. The most interesting section of the booklet for us as new parents was learning what to expect from our baby each month of life. If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait for them to smile, eat [...]
My husband was an only child, and it’s important to him that someday we try to have another baby so that our little “Kicky Pants” grows up with a sibling. He felt he was at a social disadvantage growing up because he was an only child. On the other hand, I had a younger sister [...]
It happened. The Dude escaped from his crib. And not a week after my husband and I were remarking that we were surprised that he hadnt escaped yet. I’m guessing he must have heard us and took it as a challenge. About 30 minutes after putting him down we heard screaming and when I went [...]
When you go to pick up your child at day care and the first thing that his teacher says to you is “did the front desk call you?” you know it is not a good thing. My sweet little child who has never bitten anyone decided to start yesterday and he was off with a [...]
At the beginning you will need to breast feed the baby every three hours. Every. Three. Hours!! However, the registered nurse explained to all of us horrified soon-to-be mothers that your baby will be less colicky when breastfed. Therefore you will spend less time pacing the floor with a crying baby. She also explained that [...]
Play dates can be a source of anxiety for parents and children alike. Find out how to tell if your child is ready for play dates, and learn tips to help you navigate play date schedules and etiquette. Zachary and Margo went on their first dates before they were six weeks old; one-year-old Mike started [...]
You need an extra 300 calories in a day while pregnant. You need an extra 500 calories in a day while breastfeeding. I think I can handle that. J 51. Breastmilk always has the right proportions of fat, carbohydrates and protein. 52. Breastmilk makes for more contented babies. 53. Breastfeeding makes for happier moms, too. [...]
I also learned that Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. I’ve been told by many friends that it will hurt for days. Some even told me weeks, but the fact is that it should only hurt until both you and baby figure out how to latch correctly. Once that happens, there should be no pain at all. If [...]
