When to Introduce a Breastfed Baby to a Bottle How to Introduce a Breastfed Baby to a Bottle Get comfortable. According to O’Connor it’s important that both you and baby are comfortable during feeding sessions. Set up a cozy station with a place to hold the bottle, and have a burp cloth handy. Ensure that you have sufficient lumbar support, and try to avoid leaning over, as this can cause neck and back strain....
It’s completely normal (and helpful) for your body to notice when you’ve got something harmful in there, but when it declares all-out war on an invader that really isn’t so bad (like pollen or pet dander), that overreaction is considered an allergy. And it can be a real pain when you’re pregnant. Read on for signs, symptoms and solutions. What Causes Allergies During Pregnancy? While it may feel like your pregnancy caused you to suddenly start sneezing and wheezing, it’s usually unrelated, says Anastasiya Kleva, MD, a board-certified allergist at ENT and Allergy Associates....
Yup, totally normal. It’s unclear exactly why baby boys get erections, but they do, often while you’re changing their diaper. Just chalk it up to biology keeping everything functioning properly down there. If you notice your baby’s erection goes down quickly and doesn’t seem uncomfortable, then don’t worry about it at all. But if the erection lasts more than an hour, there’s redness or swelling, or he seems uncomfortable, take him to the pediatrician....
It’s no wonder parents get a bit stressed trying to capture baby’s first holiday on camera. Time is fleeting with little ones, and they have only one “first”—whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, or another holiday that’s important to your family. That’s a lot of pressure, and those picture-perfect moments can seem few and far between. It’s important to remember, though, that the magic usually happens during unplanned moments. You’ll probably get some drool or other body fluids on the outfit you’ve hand-picked for the shoot....
Turns out all you need to ward off preterm labor is a pair of good ole’ goggles — at least that’s what a Florida State University researcher believes. According to James Olcese, these light-emitting devices that intermittently flash a blue light at a sleeping pregnant woman could cause a drop in the brain hormone melatonin, which is tied to contractions. He believes that flashing the blue light at women at risk for preterm labor could help either slow down or completely stop contractions....
Holidays, family reunions, a new baby coming home—any event filled with photo ops is the perfect excuse (and shopportunity) to dress your kids in adorable matching sibling outfits. Eager to throw together those #twinning looks? We’ve rounded up some super-cute options across all price points, from simple matching shirts to coordinating designer outfits. Cute Brother and Sister Matching Outfits They won’t be wearing the exact same outfit, but there are plenty of precious coordinating ensembles for brothers and sisters....
My husband and I lead a very organized, balanced lifestyle. Everything has its place in the house. Or so it did… Four months ago, we welcomed a baby boy into this world and now, our little guy has thrown our whole life balance off-kilter (in the best way possible). We enjoy every minute we have with him and we love him so much, but I’d be lying if I said I haven’t gotten extremely frustrated at times....
A photo of your newborn’s first day home. Pics from meeting the grandparents. Snapshots of the first steps, first foods, first haircut. We get it: You’re bursting with parental pride and want the world to see how amazing your little one is. But for your child’s safety, it’s important to stop and think before putting those photos online. That’s because you could be sharing more than a sweet snapshot of baby’s milestone....
Tandem breastfeeding a toddler and new baby can be a challenge, but with a little planning, it can work out quite well. During your pregnancy, your milk supply will decrease. This is a normal reaction to the hormone levels in your body that are supporting your pregnancy, and efforts to increase your supply during this time will probably not be successful. During the third trimester your milk will transition back to colostrum in preparation for your new baby....
Every pregnancy is different, but you’re right that (unfortunately) being emotional is often a big part of pregnancy. Your body is going through some pretty crazy changes, and it can be especially trying during the first trimester when you’re just getting used to the transformation. While mood swings during pregnancy can be traced to everything from fatigue, physical stress and metabolic changes, the main culprit is your hormones. During the first few months after conception, the levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone change dramatically, which has significant effect on brain chemistry....
Just as IVF ups your chances of getting pregnant, it also ups your chances of having more than just one baby. That’s why the rise in popularity of fertility treatments (like IVF) has so strongly impacted the rise in multiple births over the last few decades. This tends to happen because more than one embryo is implanted in order to increase the chance of pregnancy, and multiple embryos potentially means multiple babies!...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 81,000 units of the Chloe, Sophie and Audrey soft dolls by Pottery Barn Kids. The hair on the Chloe and sophie dolls may contain loops that are large enough to fit around a child’s head and neck and the headband on the Audrey doll can form a loop that fits around a child’s head and neck. They can pose a strangulation hazard....
Toddlers are often incredibly attached to a baby blanket, so weaning him from it needs to be a very gradual process. Start by telling him that he can bring it to a play date, but it has to stay near the front door. Then tell him that he can bring it to a play date, but it has to stay in the car. Then tell him it will be waiting for him at home while he’s out having fun at his play date — and so on....
Your first OB appointment, generally between 8 and 12 weeks, will include a complete medical history and a thorough physical, including a pelvic exam, breast exam, urine test, pap smear and blood work. This is to check your overall health and identify any factors that put you at risk for pregnancy, birth or fetal complications. Based on this, your doctor will discuss possible genetic testing and any specific warning signs and symptoms to watch for....
My 3-year-old son was crying because he didn’t want to wear a sweater to preschool. Cradling him in my arms, I too shed tears. But my waterworks weren’t fueled by his weather-inappropriate outfit choice—or, really, anything in particular. I was simply overcome with the rollercoaster of emotions that swept in days after the birth of my second son. It’s no exaggeration to say that welcoming a new baby can completely upheave your ability to regulate your mood....
What if there was one thing that could boost baby’s development on a social, emotional and cognitive level? You’d probably order her that toy or enroll him in that class immediately, right? Here’s the thing: It has nothing to do with baby at all. It’s the connection between parents. You know—the exact thing that suffers when you bring a colicky newborn into the picture. Before baby arrives, you and your partner have distinct patterns in your relationship....
It’s true that baby poop can vary in color and consistency—and that these descriptors can change with age, stage and diet. Being on perpetual poop-check duty can feel like an ongoing biology lesson, but with an impressive number of diaper changes under your parenting belt, you probably have some idea of what your little one’s regular poops are like. So when that nappy load suddenly looks different, it’s only natural to wonder if baby has diarrhea....
The Stats: Name: Christina Karaba Age: 36 Occupation: Freelance Creative Director, TBS Children: Two; Gwendolyn Daisy (2 years) and Ryder Jake (4 months) TB: What was your initial experience with breastfeeding? CK: Not as hard as I thought it was going to be. I feel like everyone made it to be like it was going to be this big hard thing, and it wasn’t in my case. I actually hated being pregnant and from what I understood breastfeeding it was only going to suck for 14 days, and then it would be okay....
The difference between an embryo and a fetus has to do with the different phases of baby’s development. “The embryo is defined as the developing pregnancy from the time of fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation, when it becomes known as a fetus,” says James A. O’Brien, MD, medical director of inpatient obstetrics at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. During the embryonic period, cells begin to take on different functions....
We all want to help our children grow and flourish, and part of that means exposing them to educational experiences that’ll help boost their development. But did you know that the best ways toddlers learn is through play? Forget boring workbooks and flashcards—the best toddler learning games help little ones hone important skills all while having a blast. According to Sally Goldberg, PhD, a professor of early childhood education and author of Fun Baby Learning Games, “You can’t teach development; you foster it....
