And the Winner Is: Babyzen YOYO2 It may seem crazy to own more than one stroller, but as baby grows and you find your rhythm as a family, you’ll likely want a second set of wheels—it’s really nice to have a lightweight stroller for short trips and travel. The YOYO2 could absolutely be baby’s primary ride—a newborn pack allows your infant to cruise fully reclined in a bassinet. You can attach adapters for most infant car seats too....
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New motherhood is hard for everyone, but it was especially challenging for Rachelle Chapman, 30, who made headlines in 2010 as the “paralyzed bride.” Just weeks before her wedding, a pool mishap resulted in Chapman breaking her neck, which left her paralyzed from the chest down. At first, she feared that the life-saving medicines she’s now on would keep her from having a baby, but last April, thanks to help from a surrogate (who also happened to be a college friend) Chapman and her husband, Chris, welcomed daughter Kaylee Rae into the world....
“Babies are washable!” — Amy G. “She told me everyone eats a bucket of dirt by the time they’re 18 years old, so might as well get it done and over with now!” — _Katja D. _ “Yeah, you’re a first-time parent. But he’s a first-time baby. He won’t know the difference if you make mistakes.” — Rinny “Find humor in everything!” — Cassie P. “Sometimes your baby’s just gonna have to keep crying so you can pee....
Getting around with a little one in tow isn’t always easy—but a quality travel system can make the clunky transition from car seat to stroller and back again as seamless as possible. The Evenflo Pivot offers six modes of travel that are comfy for babies (and beyond), simple for caregivers, and gentle on wallets, making it our favorite pick for another year running. What we love Love the comfort that a bassinet attachment provides for infants, but hate carting around the unwieldy extra piece?...
Nope. Epidurals can be your pain-blocking friend, no matter your size or shape. They’ll work whether you’re large or small, short or tall. That’s because, for the most part, once the epidural has been administered, you’ll likely be the one in control of just how much of the drugs you get. Today, the majority of hospitals use something called patient-controlled analgesia, or PCA — so if you start feeling pain, you just push a little button....
After being overstretched and overstressed, your postpartum body needs some love. It’s tough not to frown when faced with sagging skin and a fuller frame in the mirror, but remember what your body has accomplished! Remember, it took nine months to stretch everything out, so you shouldn’t expect it to “bounce back” a week or two after giving birth. It’s not realistic, but we think we can make it happen. Or even think that we should....
A recent study published in the Journal of Periodontology found that gum disease, known as periodontal disease (an inflammatory chronic condition that attacks gums and bones surrounding teeth) can lead to preterm labor for mom and a low-birth weight for baby. Researchers included in the study defined low-birth weight was defined as under 2500 grams, or 5 pounds, 5 pounces and preterm labor as anything happening at or before 37 weeks....
While there’s (usually!) no mistaking a pregnant belly when you see one, every woman’s bump is unique. Still, how you’ll look—and when you’ll pop—as the weeks and months roll by isn’t a total mystery. You can expect a fairly predictable progression as you move through the different pregnant belly stages. Here’s what your bump may look and feel like during the first, second, and third trimesters—plus, what to expect for your post-pregnancy belly....
Good question… and it’s not an easy one. Take advantage of your time alone as newlyweds, and use it to research when you want to get pregnant. Then, based on the following factors, set out a loose timetable. (Always open to future tweaking, of course.) Goals Are either of you still in school, or planning to go back at some point? How will that affect your finances, spare time and relationship?...
You knew to bring home your newborn in a rear-facing car seat. But did you wait long enough to turn your little passenger around? As of 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants remain in a rear-facing seat until age 2, or until they’ve exceeded the height and weight requirements for that seat. That’s a lot longer than the previous recommendation of age 1, or 20 pounds. And now a new study says nearly three-quarters of parents don’t follow these guidelines....
And the Winner Is: Nuna Pipa rx Once you and baby are ready to venture out of the house, your infant car seat is going to be one of the pieces of baby gear you’ll use the most, whether you’re driving in your car, taking a cab or pushing your stroller. The Nuna Pipa has been a standout among infant car seats for years; now, with the rx update and newly launched relx base, you can enjoy an even lighter load and more adjustability, leading to an easier proper install across a wider range of vehicles....
And the Winner Is: Bodily Do Anything Bra Breastfeeding moms need a set of special nursing bras that allow them to feed their hungry babies quickly and easily. But the criteria for a good pumping bra changes: You don’t need clip-down access and supple stretch, you need something that’ll hold your pump parts firmly in place, so you can express breast milk while keeping your hands free to tackle other tasks....
Bringing a new life into the world takes a lot of work, both physically and mentally. While there’s no getting around that, a little preparation—from having a birthing discussion with your doctor to staying fit during your pregnancy—can make a big difference. Read on for tips on how to make labor and delivery easier. Have a Birthing Discussion You’ve probably heard about the importance of having a birth plan—but at the end of the day, labor and delivery can’t really be controlled, much less “planned” for....
A common question among first time parents: When do babies start talking? Believe it or not, baby’s journey to two-way communication begins earlier than you might think. Here’s further proof that babies are pretty incredible: They start learning language even before birth! That’s because baby could hear you speaking while in the womb and got familiar with the rhythm and sounds of the language you spoke. In fact, studies show that babies whose moms read specific books to them while pregnant go on to prefer hearing those books once they’re born, as measured by an increase in their sucking motion....
We wish we could tell you, “Yeah, go make an appointment with an acupuncturist and be a hundred times as likely to make a baby!” But (sorry!) we can’t. Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice of, you know, strategically pricking you with needles, hasn’t been proven to increase a woman’s ability to naturally get pregnant. But wait — acupuncture _has _been tested on women undergoing IVF treatments. In one meta-study (a study of studies), women undergoing IVF weren’t found to be more likely to have a baby if they’d had acupuncture....
Pros • Sturdy and built to last • Heavy-duty tires for off-roading • Stylish—it gets noticed! Cons • Top heavy when used with an infant car seat • Baby can’t sit up straight or fully recline Bottom Line The Baby Jogger City Mini GT gives you the best of both worlds: the ease and maneuverability of an umbrella stroller with the rugged durability of a larger model. It can take you seamlessly from an urban café to a muddy petting zoo....
The arrival of baby number two is an exciting time—but things can get tricky if you plan to have baby share the nursery with an older sibling. When it comes to sleeping through the night, you’re back to square one with a newborn, and that could signal some sleepless nights for your toddler. First of all, you shouldn’t expect baby to sleep through the night until after four months or so....
It’s perfectly normal for a toddler to crave the security that comes from a pacifier. There’s no confirmed reason to rush him — and there will most likely be many tears involved with weaning him from it. But, in addition to social reasons, here’s some additional motivation: When a toddler has a pacifier in his mouth, he’s less likely to verbally communicate his needs, which can lead to more (unnecessary!) temper tantrums....
Acetaminophen (better known by the brand name Tylenol) is a standby you probably keep in your own handbag or medicine cabinet to fight headaches, pain and fever, and now that you’re a parent, it may be the first thing you grab at the drugstore when baby is feeling under the weather. But giving babies, especially the tiniest ones, any type of medicine takes a little extra care and guidance. Here’s what you need to know to safely give Infant Tylenol to help reduce baby’s fever....
