Good question. You’re smart to try and only register for baby items you’ll actually end up using, and not just ones you thought you wouldn’t be able to live without. We already gave you our take on what gear you should skip. Now check out what Bumpies had to say… “Stretch mark lotion — regular lotion works just as well to lubricate your skin. Stretch marks are created under the skin....
Plums are part of the wholesome stone-fruit family and are known for being rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. If baby is experiencing discomfort due to constipation, plum baby food might help alleviate the ache and promote a good bowel movement. Once steamed and pureed, plum baby food is naturally sweet with a tart flavor that babies love. Plum Benefits & Plum Nutrition Plums are high in fiber, which helps relieve constipation in adults and babies alike....
It is very important to remember you are still in your first trimester of pregnancy, where fatigue is still one of the most common symptoms. During this time you should give in to the fatigue and rest, instead of trying to fight it. You cannot judge yourself or compare yourself during this time because there is a great deal going on (both physically and emotionally) that is causing you to become so tired....
No. In fact, if her body were exposed to the same bacteria you were, breastfeeding would help protect her from getting sick too. (You could have passed the bacteria to her from food left on your hands or by kissing her.) When a mom gets food poisoning, the bacteria don’t usually pass to baby though breast milk; it stays in mom’s intestinal tract. Salmonella can (rarely) get into the bloodstream and milk, but breastfeeding would still be an effective way to help protect baby....
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Unless, of course, you’re racking your brain each day to come up with increasingly clever ways to hide a certain red elf. That’s right, it’s Elf on the Shelf time, everyone’s “favorite” holiday tradition. With social media feeds boasting the most amazing elf displays you could imagine, the pressure is on to create the same magic for your kids. But let’s be honest, it’s a tall order—and there are plenty of Elf on the Shelf mishaps to prove it....
Basal body temperature (BBT) is your morning body temperature before you get out of bed. Charting this temperature over the course of your menstrual cycle is an inexpensive, low-tech way to help determine if you’re ovulating. Because ovulation disorders are one of the major causes of female infertility, many OB/GYNS recommend BBT charting to patients when they first start trying to conceive. This way, doctors can identify and treat any ovulation problems as early as possible....
Like most women, you probably have a love-hate relationship with your period. It’s a nice reminder that you’re not pregnant (provided you’re not trying to conceive), but it’s also a total pain to deal with. Pregnancy gives you a much welcomed break from Aunt Flo’s visits, but clearly your period has to come back at some point. Here’s when you’ll likely get your first period after pregnancy, and what to expect when it finally does arrive....
The year 2019 saw a big measles outbreak that hit New York and extended to more than 30 states across the country, prompting pediatricians to remind parents that measles is no joke. “A lot of people think it’s just a mild fever, rash and infection,” says Scott Krugman, MD, vice chair of the department of pediatrics at Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. “But a significant number of kids who get it get complications like pneumonia and encephalitis—aka swelling of the brain....
Features to Consider When Buying Baby Bottles Size. In general, you’ll find bottles ranging in size from two to 10 ounces. Two-ounce bottles are tiny, but they’re also pretty pricey and often sold individually. These are often considered specialty bottles to be used for premature babies. For full-term babies, many popular brands offer a four or five-ounce starter bottle, and then a larger bottle, ranging from eight to 10 ounces for older babies....
Nothing feels, looks, smells and tastes more like Christmas than Christmas cookies. And when you’ve got little ones, baking treats is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. The best Christmas cookies for kids are those that are easy to make, since they encourage collaboration as well as creativity. We’ve searched far and wide for fun and festive recipes that promise a jolly good time (and yummy results), especially for families—and here they are: 12 days of Christmas cookies that will delight the senses of young and old alike....
Alyssa Milano got her TV start on the hit sitcom Who’s The Boss in the 80’s and the mom of two has never looked back. A boss in her own right, the actress, producer, singer and author is also a passionate activist. She’s partnered with UNICEF USA since 2004, raising money and awareness about AIDS, poverty and now, vaccinations. The last week of April is World Immunization Week. It’s a moment in time to raise awareness around the importance of vaccinations, and we couldn’t think of a better year to beat that drum....
Stork Craft has just announced a crib recall on 2.1 million of its drop-side cribs in the U.S. and Canada, after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) declared its faulty hardware to be the cause of multiple suffocation deaths. To date, over 110 instances of drop-side detachments have been reported — 67 in the U.S. and 43 in Canada. According to the CPSC: “The cribs’ drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing....
Eating fish during pregnancy : is it a do or a major don’t? According to the latest research, feasting on fish while you’re expecting could lower a mom-to-be’s risk of anxiety. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, involved more than 9,500 women that the researchers grouped based on their dietary patterns. One group of women was labeled as “health-conscious” and included women who ate mainly fruits, salads, fish and cereals....
First things first: Read your car seat’s instructions, and check the height and weight limit for your particular seat. Then wait to switch until baby has reached one of those limits. Really there’s no rush—even if baby’s getting heavy when you carry him around in the infant seat’s handle. “Rear-facing infant car seats offer the best support for babies’ heads, necks and spinal cords in the event of a car accident,” says Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, family physician and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Your Baby’s First Year....
What is inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy? Inflammatory bowel disease is any disease that causes inflammation of the bowel, or colon. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both inflammatory bowel diseases. If you’ve got inflammatory bowel disease, you’re probably wondering how it will affect you and baby during your pregnancy. What are the signs of inflammatory bowel disease pregnancy? Symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, bloody stools and weight loss....
If you’re getting ready to grow your family and learning more about conception, you’ll want to get familiar with ovulation. Exactly when you ovulate varies for each woman, but luckily there are ways to recognize the signs of ovulation and time sex accordingly to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Even if you’re not trying to conceive yet, it’s still important to have a good grasp on ovulation signs. Not only can they help you better understand your menstrual cycle, but they can also help you identify any abnormal ovulation symptoms down the road....
After pregnancy, you’re probably eager to enjoy certain things from your pre-baby life—like eating sushi, sipping wine or fitting into your favorite pair of jeans. While your dinner menu options basically open up the moment you give birth, postpartum weight loss takes time and patience—after all, it took nine+ months to grow baby! Give your body time to recover, credit for pulling off an amazing feat, and grace as you transition into a new phase of life....
It’s not just about looking cute in maternity clothes and getting back into those favorite jeans. Several recent studies emphasize the importance for moms-to-be to keep weight gain in check during pregnancy and to try to shed the baby weight soon after giving birth. A large Irish studyshowed that two out of three moms gained an average of 10 pounds between their first and second pregnancies. If you’ve ever had a baby, you know that shedding that baby weight is no easy task, so it’s no surprise that many women keep more than a few pounds of fat stores....
Every case is different, but unless you’ve had other physical complications from your miscarriage, you can usually start once your doctor has given you the okay (which is generally after two or three normal menstrual periods). Be aware that some doctors think it’s best to wait much longer (anywhere from six months to one year), so you may be advised to hold off for a while. Either way, the most important thing to keep in mind right now is that just because you may be ready physically, you might not yet be ready emotionally and could need more time to heal and grieve....
No matter how well you prepare yourself for giving birth, there’s (unfortunately) always the chance that something could go wrong. For the 13 percent of women in the United States who face obstetrical complications, this is is the case. What’s the main reason for these complications? According to a study conducted at the University of Rochester, it has a lot to do with the quality of the hospital where you give birth....
