Health

Baby Bits - January 2010

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:55:40 +0100

sleep when he sleeps? During your infantâ€™s first year, you may be tempted to use your Babyâ€™s frequent napping to get home chores and other things done, but think again. YOU need sleep, too. According to a recent report out of West Virginiaâ€™s Department of Psychology, the fragmented sleep you are getting may be inefficient for your overall well being. Take care of yourself. Here are sleep tips for new moms from Michael J. Breus, M.D., aka â€œThe ...

A-to-Z of Newborn Care

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:48:17 +0100

The newborn journey is unlike any other. Learn what to expect and how to care for your bundle of joy with this helpful guide.

Baby and the "Holidaze"

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:46:51 +0100

A new baby at the holidays can also bring added stress and frustration as parents adjust to a new way of life while attempting to enjoy the holidays.

Childproofing for Baby

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:42:59 +0100

Learn how to make your home a safe haven for Baby with these tips from the National Safe Kids Campaign and Safety 1st.

Choosing A Car Seat

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:38:28 +0100

Front- or rear-facing? Removable or built-in? Get the facts before you buy the seat!

Have Baby, Will Wear

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:32:30 +0100

Oh-so-many ways to wear your baby ... oh-so-many carriers. Try our mini-tutorial to find whatâ€™s right for you.

Skin-sational, Baby!

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:53:15 +0100

Watch out for sunburn and other potentially skin-damaging hazards this summer.

Staying Safe from A-to-Z

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:46:32 +0100

Make this summer emergency free! It takes only a few minutes to fit a bike helmet or to lock the gate to the pool, but these precautions can save you a trip to the emergency room.

What to Expect With a Premature Baby

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:43:33 +0100

Having a premature baby is a worry on the minds of many expectant moms. Nearly 12 percent of American babies are born prematurely or before they've completed 38 weeks of gestation.

Mom's Orders: Choosing the Right Pediatrician for Your Children

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:41:26 +0100

I didnâ€™t realize the impact of choosing the right pediatrician for your unborn child until one day last summer...

Organic Parenting... or You and Your Earth-Friendly Baby!

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:37:20 +0100

Become fanatically PC to ask people if they recycle before throwing anything away in their homes. It seems impossible to drive anywhere without seeing a row of green, industrial, triangularly arrowed recycling bins.

Different Strokes

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:31:53 +0100

Madeline Eppert of Green Hills says she became a real mom when she stopped listening to her mother and decided to do things her way.

The Curious Case of the Catnapper

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:27:22 +0100

You just put the baby down for a snooze and â€œWaaahhh!â€ â€” breakâ€™s over.