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If you’re a mama-to-be, watching your baby bump pop can be one of the most fun parts about being pregnant…until you realize you can no longer button your pants. Whether it’s week eight or week 18, at some point during your pregnancy you’re going to...
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Pregnancy is definitely a time when a new—or altered, at the very least—wardrobe is in order. Some women find that they feel nothing but frumpy for the full 40 weeks, starting out bloated in the first trimester and feeling gigantic as their due...
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Many women have heard of mommy groups and can easily picture them in their mind: a casual gathering at a coffee shop or park, where serene new mothers meet new friends, sip on tea, and share tips that have helped their babies all sleep through the...
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It official—we have not one but two divas in our home. (Three if you count me.) These smaller divas like to wear anything sparkly or frilly that twirls and is preferably pink. If the late, great Joan Rivers was still with us, a conversation with...
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Baby
A newborn baby is so perfect, small, and seemingly fragile that it’s normal for new parents to fret over using the “right” detergent to clean their laundry. The good news is that you can do your baby’s laundry with the same detergent as the rest of...
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August 29, 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. I was a third year medical student in New Orleans when this storm struck, and even though I had not yet done my OB/GYN rotation I had a feeling that was where I was...
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Toddler
Doesn’t it feel like time moves faster during the morning? Getting your preschooler ready for school on time – while potentially juggling the needs of other family members – can be nerve racking. Many families find themselves...
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No one told me that having a newborn meant I couldn’t leave my house. Ever again. Little did my husband and I know that when we left the hospital with our baby, it was the last time we’d feel sunlight. The next two weeks of our life resembled A...
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It’s no secret that the right mommy group can help you get adjusted to life as a new mom and keep you sane by getting you out of the house. However, as our blogger Erica June Ford mentioned, it isn’t always all good fun at some mommy groups. What...
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...My 7 month old does finger flicking a lot on surfaces such as toys, clothes, my neck when held. sometimes in air too(rarely) Is it something to be worried about?...
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I never knew how much of a perfectionist I was until my daughter started fretting over anything being perfect. Her bed, her hair, her clothes….any one else have a child with these tendencies? It can be overwhelming to handle…I found...
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I’m creative. My daughter is creative. I encourage creativity in many ways- one of which is letting my daughter dress herself. I should also mention that I’m into fashion… so when she looks crazy, it’s irksome and sometimes...
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A pregnant woman was kicked out of Planet Fitness when the bottom of her baby bump was showing in her workout gear. (See the pic: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/pregnant-at-the-gym) Do you think her stomach showing was that big of a deal? I...
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Pregnancy
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Baby
While it is completely your right to breastfeed in public without using a nursing cover, some women feel uncomfortable doing so. Others aren’t quite sure how to get the hang of it without feeling overly exposed, especially first-time moms. Here are...
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Health
Burns in children are one of the most common household accidents. In 2010, more than 60,000 children ages 4 years and under were treated in emergency rooms for burns. It’s no wonder burn injuries are so common: burn hazards exist in just...
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Parenting
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Pregnancy
Most pregnant women put together a bag to bring to the hospital well before they go into labor so that when the time comes, they can just grab and go. However, some lists include so many items that, were you to include them all, you’d need multiple...
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Parenting
Sibling jealousy is a real issue for many families, especially when a new baby is on the way. Older siblings may be excited about the arrival of a new baby—or they may be dreading it and acting out to get your attention. When you add in your own...
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Parenting
You’ve dressed your toddler to get out the door on a busy morning. You turn around and you now see a naked body. Your child wants to be naked nearly all the time. Is this a problem? Should you do something about it? The toddler years are an...
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So I am an only child and really enjoyed it but wanted to have several children of my own. I have two boys (3 1/2 and 1 1/2) and expecting my 3rd boy in January. I feel guilty because number 2 has mostly hand me down clothes, toys and doesn’t...
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This last week I had the opportunity to represent both Bundoo and The Newborn Channel at the Big City Moms baby show in NYC. For five hours, expecting and new parents stopped by our space to say hello and ask questions. I even had a few mamas thank...
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To the things that made me laugh this week and to the parents (and one teen!) who inspired me. This week’s so good that next week is sure to be a let-down. (Kidding… come back next Friday, won’t you?) 1. Best “maternity” photos ever What’s a...
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Saturday morning starts off the same every week. We all mosey downstairs and lounge around until breakfast is ready. At that point the cartoons go off and the fun begins. From the very beginning, we have started our weekend with chores. It has...
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The age-old division of labor based on gender is now obsolete. Now, more than ever, there are more stay-at-home dads, working mothers, and both parents working full-time. This can create a sticky situation between couples when it comes to divvying...
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“What makes a good parent?” I asked my seven-year-old son last night. I was curious to hear his response. “Good parents don’t yell and they take their kids to birthday parties,” he promptly responded. “Oh and they buy their kids toys and take them...
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Believe it or not, there is an art to packing the perfect diaper bag. When your first baby is born, getting out of the house can be challenging and the fear that you left something important behind can really stress you out. While medical school...
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Baby
Your first summer as a parent can be a challenging time. The type of sunscreen you use on your child can be a daunting task, but should you use it at all on newborns? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Academy of Pediatrics...
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Full disclosure: I am a clean freak. I am the type of person who gets up from the sofa to organize the pillows or the frames on the wall. I cover bathroom doorknobs with paper towels. I hate the hot air dryer machine in public bathrooms. I don’t...
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Summer is in full swing, bringing with it sunny skies and lots of time outdoors. Whether it is afternoons at the pool or beach, or fun-filled days at summer camp, your kids are likely soaking up the sun. In my house, we have adopted a few hard and...
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When I lived in Napa, California, a very wealthy mom from my daughter’s preschool came over to my house. Her eyes swept over my family room and, tight-lipped, she said, “I love your home. It’s so…kid-friendly.” “Thank you so much,” I said...
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Remember the thrill of good old-fashioned yard sales? Buying a BeeGees record for 15 cents! Or a macramé potholder for $2! Due to modern technology, our children will never know the thrill of pricing their cherished possessions with masking tape...
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Luke Bryan makes country music-loving mamas swoon, a dad stands up against a popular song on behalf of dads everywhere, Grumpy Cat still doesn’t understand Frozen, and some adorable babies—some with dogs! 1. Luke Bryan’s got moves… and turns out...
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When I was pregnant with my first son, I worried about a lot of things. Would he be healthy? Would we ever sleep again? How long would it take to get back to my pre-baby body? I had the nursery ready, the baby clothes washed, and the car seat...
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I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had patients or friends who are pregnant and who’ve told me how they are so over being pregnant and they just want to deliver already—sometimes weeks before their due date has even arrived! While I’ll...
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Did you happen to catch the Oscars a few weeks ago? No doubt you were dazzled by the gorgeous celebrities and their stunning appearances. Who doesn’t love seeing what the fashion will be on the red carpet and what surprises might show up? But I’ll...
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Health
Baby’s skin is naturally sensitive, so it’s only normal to worry when your little one develops eczema. But don’t panic: eczema is actually the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. Eczema—also known...
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Baby
Many women want to prepare for breastfeeding while they are pregnant to ensure they are ready once baby arrives. Here is a list of two absolute must-haves when it comes to nursing: A baby Breasts The wonderful thing about breastfeeding is that you...
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Parenting
Many people are reluctant to report suspected child abuse. Despite what they think they notice, they may be afraid to falsely accuse a parent or caregiver or may fear being brought into another family’s situation. They may feel it is “none of their...
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Toddler
While it’s probably too early to think about the gifted program at your local elementary school, you’ll be amazed at the cognitive progress your baby may make between 16 and 19 months old. This is when toddlers pick up new words and...
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Baby
Like Goldilocks and the three bears, agreeing on a comfortable room temperature is a challenge for many households. One person likes it cool, another likes it warm … but what temperature is “just right” for the baby?” Contrary to what many people...
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Parenting
There’s no doubt the adults in your house are excited about the arrival of a newborn, but many new parents are surprised to learn their older children don’t necessarily share their sense of excitement. Depending on your existing children’s...
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Pregnancy
While home births account for only about 0.6 percent of all births in the United States, they have gained increasing visibility in recent years, especially in the media. Women opt for home births for various reasons: they want the comfort of being...
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Parenting
Instead of asking, “When should I start disciplining my child?” researchers from Yale University recently posed a different question that might change the way you think about the issue. They asked, “When does a child begin to know...
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Parenting
Laundry detergent pods are plastic-packaged, single-use items you can throw in with your laundry without having to measure liquid or powder detergents. While they provide a convenient way to get your clothes clean, their colorful packaging can...
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Toddler
As a toddler approaches 2 years old, they will become increasingly confident and assured in motor skills — walking, running, throwing and kicking balls, and picking up and rearranging pretty much everything in your residence that isn’t nailed...
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Pregnancy
The Big Day is coming, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you want to take care of before your baby is born. There are a few decisions that honestly can wait until you meet your little one: it’s not crucial you’ve got the colors of...
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Baby
Once your baby has graduated from a liquid diet at around 6 months, he will graduate to a highchair. While spoon-feeding is the natural next step, eventually your baby may be faced with many bite-size pieces of food. Initially he eats, scooping...
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Diapering and dressing your baby can be a fun way for both mom and dad to bond with a new baby. Whether you decide to use disposable or cloth diapers, you will go through many during your baby’s first weeks of life. If you choose disposable...
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Joyful Mess of Motherhood Dirty diapers. Spit up. Potty accidents. Muddy floors. Dirty clothes piled up. And food (so much food!) that somehow reaches the craziest places at EVERY SINGLE meal. Good news, though. Not only is it worth it, but...
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Health
Is dry, cracking, itchy skin causing your child (and you) to be downright miserable this winter season? Is the condition made worse by sub-zero arctic blasts of cold air that seem to greet you every time you walk outside? Are over-the-counter...
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Parenting
Babies cost more than new parents might think. In 2005, Redbook Magazine and VISA surveyed 1,000 parents — 500 expecting and 500 new — and found that expectant parents’ financial expectations were different from the realities new parents lived in....
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Baby
As the benefits of extended breastfeeding continue to come to light, more parents are wondering about the next step: weaning a toddler or older baby who is old enough to make his or her desires known and might prefer breastfeeding over switching to...
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Parenting
Becoming a parent is incredible. You’ll experience a rollercoaster of emotions that range from love and affection to insecurity, sadness, and fear — sometimes all at once. Your baby will have something to say about this as well. One minute...
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Health
Lead exposure is a major public health concern. There is no safe blood lead level in children, and the lifetime effects of elevated lead levels are serious. Lead poisoning can lead to neurological problems, including learning difficulties and...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 12! We’ve been saying it for a few weeks now, but if you’ve been suffering from morning sickness, those symptoms should really start to lessen now. Heading into your second trimester, this is when the growth really begins—for you...
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Baby
Here’s the good news: by five months of age, babies have usually hit their stride and typically sleep between six and eight hours a night. Of course this isn’t true for all babies — some are still waking up every few hours, and others have been...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 35! With still five weeks to go until full term, this is the week that many babies finally stop getting longer (or at least slow down a lot). This doesn’t mean your baby won’t get any bigger—he or she will still be packing on the...
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Bathing your newborn can be a great time to bond and have fun with your newborn. While your newborn will not need a bath every day, make sure to wash your baby’s face, hands and neck, especially in the folds, with a washcloth daily and after...
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Toddler
Toilet training can be frustrating, for both you and your child. However, there are steps you can take to make it easier on your whole family (and perhaps cut down on the number of accidents!): Be consistent in your approach. As with many kinds of...
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Health
Skin markings on babies fall into two categories: those present from birth (congenital) and those that develop after birth. Depending on the type, these are very common and usually little cause for concern. Look out for any of these conditions and...
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Parenting
Flying with a child can trigger both excitement and dread in any parent who is planning a trip. Traveling together can be a fun time to bond and form lasting memories with your family, but it can also be extremely challenging, especially when...
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Pregnancy
You’ve just spent nearly 40 weeks growing a human, carefully watching what you eat and how much you weigh. Now that you’ve given birth, you might be anxious to get the extra pounds off and, more importantly, focus on getting your body back in...
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Parenting
As an adult, understanding gender differences between boys and girls or men and women can seem pretty cut and dry. But for your toddler, the idea of gender is a new and somewhat more elastic concept. That’s why parents and caregivers should not be...
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Baby
Baby boxes — sturdy cardboard boxes that are designed as a sleep environment for newborns — have been around for decades, first appearing in Finland as part of a campaign to decrease infant mortality. Now they’re beginning to show up in the United...
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Baby
Here’s the good news: by five months of age, babies have usually hit their stride and typically sleep between six and eight hours a night. Of course this isn’t true for all babies — some are still waking up every few hours, and others have been...
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Parenting
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Health
Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is characterized by an itchy, red rash —similar to the symptoms associated with allergic skin reactions. While environmental allergies typically don’t cause eczema, they can trigger a flare-up or worsen...
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Hives are the body’s response to a stressor. While the stressor is most commonly an allergic trigger, people can break out in hives due to changes in temperature, stress, or even a viral infection. Hives (medically identified as urticaria) can be...
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Maybe you just had a baby, or your 18-month-old needs shots for daycare, or maybe your 3-year-old put bead up her nose—no matter the reason, caregivers are still taking children to see their doctors despite COVID-19. Understandably, this is more...
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Parenting
Chores are a great way to teach important life skills to your children. They give children a sense of efficacy, which boosts their self-esteem. Children naturally take pride in their ability to complete a task that is important to the household, to...
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Baby
Some women who smoke cigarettes have been told they should not breastfeed because they are smokers. They may have been told that, because of the concerns of exposure to nicotine or to other chemicals in cigarettes, it is better for them to give...