The latest baby monitors offer way more than a view into baby’s nursery. Amazing picture and sound quality, night vision and most importantly, hack-proof technology are key features parents expect. And all accessible from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. The WiFi Baby ticks off all these boxes and looks good enough to be on full display in baby’s room. WHAT WE LOVE How you keep an eye on baby is up to you....
There must be a better way to do this—an easier, more dignified way to pump breast milk on the go, thought business partners Christine Dodson and Sascha Mayer, who logged their share of frequent‐flyer miles while raising and nursing babies. While businesses are required to provide employees time and space to nurse, thanks to the 2010 passing of the Affordable Care Act, Dodson and Mayer realized nursing moms are still underserved....
The path to parenthood can be a bumpy one—but in the past two years the terrain has become a whole lot rougher. For parents and parents-to-be, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended life as we knew it, bringing fresh challenges and new levels of anxiety. Since the onset of COVID, many of you have had to schedule prenatal telehealth visits, celebrate your baby shower virtually, face the prospect of delivering baby amid altered hospital policies and navigate new relationship dynamics with your partner under lockdown....
For years, the FDA has warned that pregnant women should limit intake of fish to 12 ounces per week, in an attempt to limit exposure to mercury. But are these concerns unfounded (and maybe even unhealthy)? A large coalition of scientists, medical organizations, and doctors (including our own expert, Ashley Roman, MD) is now urging women to eat at least the FDA’s recommended amount, if not more. They say that the Omega-3s in fish are especially important for the second-half of pregnancy, when baby’s nervous system is developing, and that women should be urged to eat more fish....
For most of us moms, there was at least one moment after giving birth when we caught a glimpse in the mirror of our postpartum body in all its stretched-out, bulbous glory and felt a wave of shock. Most of us want our pre-pregnancy body back as quickly as possible, but dropping those pounds postpartum—especially losing weight while breastfeeding, when you’re hungry all the time—isn’t always an easy feat, nor should it be rushed....
“Was this disinfected?” said no toddler ever. We’re guessing your little adventurer loves to get his hands on everything, even if a toy was just licked by a snotty-nosed friend—making preschools, day care centers and most public places precarious spots during the cold and flu season. Since the viruses associated with cold and flu can occasionally lead to pneumonia—a lung infection that inflames the air sacs—it’s easy to get frazzled about all the germs floating around in the cold months....
Better practice your pitch and brush up on your lullabies; when it comes to calming baby, singing is more effective than talking. A University of Montreal study found that infants remained twice as calm when listening to a song — that they didn’t even know — compared to when they listened to speech. “Many studies have looked at how singing and speech affect infants’ attention, but we wanted to know how they affect a baby’s emotional self-control,” says Professor Isabelle Peretz, of the university’s Center for Research on Brain, Music and Language....
Another reason to limit your toddler’s screen time? It will be better for his middle school social life. A study from the University of Montreal found a direct correlation between the number of hours of television a 29 month old watches and whether or not he’s bullied in sixth grade. Essentially, for every additional hour of screen time (technically, 53 minutes), the likelihood of bullying increases by 11 percent. The study, conducted over the course of several years, began with data from the parents of 991 girls and 1006 boys from Canada, who reported how much TV their toddlers were watching....
Most toddlers are picky eaters! It’s not at all uncommon for a toddler to suddenly become fixated on one food — and ignore all others. Or for a toddler to only eat things that are one color, or to restrict his food intake to four or five favorite foods. Remember: Toddlers are beginning to realize that they’re independent human beings, and they love exercising their ability to make choices. Stop focusing on what your child isn’t eating, and take a good look at what he is eating over the course of a week....
If you’re expecting twins, guidelines say you should consume 300 extra calories per day in the first trimester, 680 in the second trimester and 900 in the third. If you’re carrying triplets, eat 450 extra calories in the first trimester, 1,020 in the second trimester and 1,350 in the third. Keep in mind that the sources of the calories are even more important than the number you consume. Get 20 to 25 percent of your calories from protein, 45 to 50 percent of your calories from carbs (but stay away from white carbs—moms carrying multiples are at increased risk for gestational diabetes and 30 percent of your calories from fats....
It is November when I find out. I’m 32. When is this going to happen? Oh, Jesus. I’ve waited too long. I can’t believe it. What are the odds that I wait until I’m ready, and now that I am, it won’t happen. I knew my eggs were gone. Plus there was that time Nick racked himself on that pole at the playground. His balls were ruined, I know it. It’s what I think every month for six months, hoping my period will just stay the eff away....
Eating out with baby? Travel time tips? Losing the baby weight? See all 0-6 months Q&As Making raspberries Baby’s starting to understand the significance of communication and loves talking to you in his own musical way — listen for lots of da-das, ga-gas, and raspberries. Try mimicking what he says, and see if he imitates you in return. To-do: Get out of the house Watch your diet; yes, still Download our travel checklist...
What to Look for in a Baby Beach Tent Is it easy to assemble? Sure, it looks nice in the box, but is baby going to be a teenager by the time you manage to get it up? You may want to consider a pop-up tent to minimize assembly time. Otherwise, look for a baby beach tent that’s easy to set up and can be packed away quickly when it’s time to head home....
How far would you go to avoid giving birth on Friday the 13th? Bumpies don’t seem particularly superstitious, but the possibility of being induced on Friday the 13th was enough to spark conversation on our community boards: “My OB can only do a c-section on Friday the 13th or the 18th. I thought the 13th would be great since it is the weekend and my in-laws could watch the kids, however my husband freaked out....
“How far along am I?” It’s the first question to pop into your head once you realize, without a doubt, that you’re pregnant. You’d think that baby’s due date would be as easy as checking the calendar and counting ahead, but surprisingly, zeroing in on how many weeks pregnant you are can be tricky. It’s part math and part conjecture, and in fact, only a handful of babies—about 5 percent, according to the American Pregnancy Association—arrive on their predicted date....
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that the popular drug Zofran (used to treat nausea, vomiting and in some cases, hyperemesis gravidarum, in early pregnancy) poses no risk to the developing fetus. For many women, the first weeks of pregnancy are marked by morning sickness. Most recently, Duchess Kate Middleton spent days in the hospital at the start of her pregnancy, plagued by severe morning sickness....
Pros ● Very smooth ride ● Extra-wide canopy ● Generous storage basket Cons ● Awkward to carry when folded ● Handlebar is not adjustable ● Has foot brake only Bottom Line Joovy’s latest jogger—which is several hundred dollars cheaper than some high-end jogging strollers—glides and steers easily, even on gravel, and offers great sun protection. It also has roomy storage and comes with a parent console. Rating: 4 stars Ready to register?...
Prenatal pampering is definitely one of the biggest trends around—and rightfully so! Here are some of our favorite ways to treat yourself (and your partner) before diaper changing and 2 a.m. feedings take over. HIRE A BABY PLANNER They’ll help you design a nursery, set up your registry and even send out birth announcements when the time comes. Sound a little too indulgent? Come on, you had a wedding planner… and you didn’t even have a huge belly weighing you down at the time....
There’s no denying that becoming a parent changes your lifestyle. Think: diaper runs instead of beer runs, late night soothing instead of canoodling, and going from a solid eight hours of sleep at a time, to well, half that, if you’re lucky. But for every tough adjustment, there are easy (and happy!) ones too: waking up early on Saturday mornings to a smiling infant, spending less time on screens and more on the floor for tummy time, and finally having an excuse to revisit the zoos and playgrounds of your childhood....
If you had a vaginal birth and had tearing or an episiotomy, your stitches will dissolve within a few weeks, so no removal is needed. In the meantime, if they get itchy, use chilled witch-hazel pads or ice packs to soothe the area and do Kegel exercises to help promote blood flow and muscle strength and encourage healing. And you know that feeding pillow shaped like a doughnut you have? Sit on it....
