For most moms, drinking cow’s milk does not pose any problem for their babies. While a baby cannot be allergic to her mother’s milk, she can sometimes react to proteins in mom’s diet. One of the most common proteins that babies can react to is the protein in cow’s milk. So, while most babies do not have any problems or reactions when mom drinks cow’s milk, there are a few babies who do react....
First, be realistic. Your child is going to hit. All kids do! Your goal shouldn’t be to have a kid that never, ever hits, but to teach your child, over time, how to gradually manage her anger and frustration. Toddlers have limited verbal skills and little control over their environment — that’s frustrating. No wonder they lash out sometimes! For the most part, toddlers don’t hit to be mean; they hit because they don’t know what else to do....
I remember vividly the first time my husband ever changed a diaper. We were visiting my sister and brother in law who had a beautiful new baby girl. As we planned to start a family in the near future, I encouraged my husband to help his brother in law change the baby’s diaper, as he’d never done this before. Well, you probably know where this one is going. Not only did the little Miss do more than pee, but she decided to partake in that activity after the diaper was off— all over the nursery, changing table, herself, my brother in law, and my husband....
Ovidrel is the prescription version of the hormone hCG, which stimulates the release of an egg, aka ovulation. It’s used in fertility medicine to trigger ovulation about 36 hours before insemination or egg retrieval. The medicine itself is taken subcutaneously (by inserting a small needle just below the skin, usually in the abdomen area) and has minimal side effects beyond slight pain or mild nausea and vomiting. The biggest complication associated with the medication is ovarian hyperstimulation, or extreme swelling of the ovaries along with fluid buildup in the abdomen and chest....
I pushed the screen out of our second story bedroom window, grabbed my husband’s iPhone and tossed it onto our very brick, very hard patio 20 feet below. He looked at me in astonishment, but said nothing. It wasn’t the response I expected—or really even wanted. As I covered the distance from the window to the closet, I, at the very least, had the awareness to recognize that I was a walking, talking one-woman promotion of the “crazy bitch” stereotype....
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that fewer women are dying of childbirth-related health issues. The report found that, globally, a woman’s life expectancy at age 50 has increased by an average of 2.3 years. From the data, the WHO researchers found that women in Brazil and Japan are enjoying the greatest gains of four years (or more) added to their life expectancy, while women in the US and worldwide have gained just about 2....
Benefits of Kids’ Wagons Durability: Children’s wagons have a boxy, weighted shape that can roll over all sorts of ground with ease. The most advanced models can handle everything from the rocky dirt in your backyard to shelly sand at the beach. The tire specifications of a kids’ wagon will tell you just how “off-road” it can go. Size: By design, kids’ wagons are meant to hold a lot without sacrificing mobility—whether that’s a lot of toys, a lot of children or a lot of pounds in general!...
As a new mom, you’ve just accomplished quite a feat: bringing new life into the world. Without a doubt, you need all the R&R—at least as much as you can get with a newborn at home! At some point, though, you may start to feel the itch to get active again. Of course, the progress of every postnatal fitness journey is different, and you should always listen to your doctor—and your body—to make sure you’re healed and ready to sweat....
You would do anything to protect your child, which is why it can be so upsetting when your baby or toddler gets a sunburn. Luckily, there are several things you can do to lower the odds of sunburn in the future, plus some remedies for treating too much sun exposure. Dangers Of Sunburn For Babies And Toddlers You can probably hang out in the sun for a half hour or so and not have any issues, but babies and toddlers are a different story....
When it was time to get baby the perfect car seat, you were all over it. You understood why it was important to have one, and what could happen without one. But booster seats remain a bit of an enigma for many parents. For instance, did you know that most kids aren’t ready to be out of a booster seat until at least 10 years of age, sometimes even 12? And that seat belt?...
What is congenital muscular torticollis (CMT)? Congenital muscular torticollis is sometimes called twisted neck or wryneck. “It’s a change in the musculature of the neck, which forces the baby’s head out of neutral alignment,” says Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP, pediatrician at Pediatrics Associates in Kansas City, Missouri. “The actual muscles of the neck are limiting the natural and neutral movements of the neck.” The head of a baby with CMT is tilted to one side, and the baby will have difficulty turning his head, because the muscle on one side of the neck is shorter than the other....
*_Green names *_Color authority Pantone recently announced that its color of the year for 2013 is emerald, and we’re sure to see shades of green in fashion and decor in the coming months. Just think what lovely green-inspired names this is likely to inspire: Hunter, Kelly, Jade, Fern, Olive and Forest. *_State names *_We’re no strangers to babies named after cities — we’ve all heard of kids named Austin, Paris, London, Brooklyn, Dallas and Charlotte....
While there’s nothing inherently dangerous about the seaweed itself or the lovely, serene spa setting, the concern here would be overheating. An elevated body temperature of 101 or higher, especially for long periods of time, puts unborn babies at an increased riskfor neural tube defects. Being cocooned in strands of seaweed could easily raise your core temp above the safety threshold. (For the same reason, pregnant women should limit their hot tub and sauna use....
Just when you thought baby couldn’t get any cuter, it’s time to dress her up like a honey bee… Or a fairy princess… Oh! Or maybe a ladybug! So many adorable options… Whatever you decide on, keep these considerations in mind: [ ] Avoid itchy fabrics and appliques — these can be very irritating to baby’s sensitive skin. [ ] Choose a flame-resistant material. (100% polyester fabric poses the least fire risk....
The COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for a couple of months now, but many remain uncertain on whether getting it is the right choice. While many organizations, such as The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend allowing pregnant women to have the option to get vaccinated, the choice will be different for everyone based on their individual circumstances and ultimately is up to you....
In all the ways we might look to nature for parenting inspiration, it doesn’t get any more real than seeing mama kangaroos snuggle their babies shortly after birth: skin-to-skin, nuzzle-to-nipple, inside the pouch. As the name implies, kangaroo care for newborn humans mimics this marsupial practice, with mom and baby cuddling up with their bare skin touching. Curious why this skin-to-skin contact is being hailed by medical professionals and parents alike?...
Selecting a new family car is a big decision. Not only is it a significant purchase, but it also significantly impacts your and your kids’ comfort and safety while on the road. Add to that the numerous car options on the market, and it’s enough to make your head spin. Which is why we’re helping you navigate this tricky road. Here’s what to look for when shopping around, and which vehicles made our list of the best family cars out there....
For Mari Melby, a Denver-based childbirth educator and doula, the birth of her first child two-and-a-half years ago was confusing. She had planned to have a natural childbirth in a birth center, but at 37-and-a-half weeks pregnant, she had to be induced because of her high blood pressure. Some 61 hours later, after laboring for 12 hours and then having her contractions stop completely, her practitioners made the call for a c-section....
There are so many reasons to exercise throughout life, but while you are pregnant it’s particularly important to keep moving. Even if you didn’t exercise before pregnancy, as long as your doctor approves, you should start a prenatal fitness program to increase your odds of a healthy pregnancy and birth experience. Here are the five main reasons every expectant moms should exercise regularly: Fewer aches and pains during pregnancy. Most of the “normal” discomforts associated with pregnancy result from postural changes and muscle tightness that can be reduced or eliminated with the appropriate exercises....
When I arrived at Babies R Us, sixth months along and clueless, I stood there, registry gun in hand, paralyzed by all my choices: Nuks or Mams? Boppy or Brest Friend? Lansinoh or Medela? Was I even speaking English anymore? After making it through the first year, I can now look back on that inaugural visit and laugh. These days, I’m in Babies R Us approximately once every 13 hours, and I’ve had the layout of the infant section tattooed on my left forearm so I never need to ask where to find pouches of organic prunes or Dr....
