As with anyone suffering a loss, your friend might not want to talk about it at first. And that’s okay — you can still be there as a silent comfort so that when she is ready, she’ll know she can tell you how she’s feeling. In the meantime, here are a few small tips for helping her through this time: Stay considerate: Be careful with how you phrase your words of encouragement....
And the Winner Is: Ubbi Diaper Pail The world of baby products is constantly seeing new, innovative items hit the market, and the options just keep getting better and better. But the Ubbi, a longtime parent favorite, is just so good, we’ve yet to discover another diaper pail that can unseat it from its throne—it’s been a Best of Baby winner four years running now. Why? Its odor-blocking abilities are outstanding, its compatibility with regular garbage bags is rare and oh-so-appreciated, and its sleek design and expansive color options are practically guaranteed to complement your nursery decor....
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....
“I received six very nice, warm fleece blankets, but my baby was born in July.” — SarahRae812 “Candle holders. My mother-in-law decided to buy us a ton of decorative stuff for the nursery, which included a set of matching votives holders for the baby’s room. I don’t think we’ll be lighting any candles in the nursery anytime soon.” — jcapelluti “My grandma gave us a piggy bank that said, ‘Celebrating Your Christening....
“I’m a horrible mom!” You’d be hard-pressed to find a mom who hasn’t said this once or twice (or maybe even a thousand times). The reality is that we all face negative thoughts about our parenting skills from time to time—it’s only natural. There’s pressure coming at us from every direction; it’s easy to feel like you’re not living up to expectations (even the glaringly unrealistic ones). Enter mom guilt, that nagging voice in your head that makes you feel inadequate....
There comes a point in most women’s trying to conceive (TTC) journey where she starts to feel betrayed by her body. At least, I imagine that’s true for most women. I know that many women get pregnant quite easily (I was that way with my first (and so far only) child) and so they might not feel this. But I suspect it is quite common. In every cycle that doesn’t end in a pregnancy, you’re left with the evidence that you’re not pregnant - either a negative pregnancy test or the start of another period....
“I judge when someone has a dirty toilet, but I hate cleaning toilets, too!” — AZ_Erica “General clutter is okay but I hate when people have a full sink, overflowing garbage and clothes everywhere.” — MommyofAlissa “I have a weird pet peeve – dirty pet food and water bowls bug me.” — DandelionM “I hate disgusting pet smells. I know some animals and breeds give off stronger odors, but I’m talking about houses that smell like people have 10 pets and they haven’t bathed or cleaned them up in six months....
Father’s Day is right around the corner! While the day is all about celebrating fathers and father-figures with heartfelt gifts and bonding activities, it also brings lots of opportunities to save. If you’re looking for ways to save on baby gear, clothing or even items for yourself, these sales are ones you’re going to want to check out. Below, the best father’s day sales happening now. buyBuy BABY The retailer is offering deals and discounts on several brands, including Graco, Carter’s, Nanit and more....
And the Winner Is: Skip Hop EON 4-in-1 High Chair We love a good multipurpose product here at The Bump. After all, baby gear that grows with your child offers versatility and gives you more bang for your buck. And that’s why we’re smitten with the new Skip Hop EON 4-in-1 high chair. This sleek piece of gear offers—you guessed it—four different uses. It starts as a traditional high chair, but can transform into a dining booster, tableside booster or a big-kid chair....
And the Winner Is: Hatch Rest 2nd Gen Smart Sound Machine Part of building baby’s ideal sleep environment is imitating the noises they grew accustomed to in utero. Contrary to popular belief, the womb can be a noisy place with the sounds of your heartbeat, digestive system and blood flow. Using a white noise machine can actually soothe baby and help them get better rest. Our favorite? The new Hatch Rest 2nd Gen Smart Sound Machine....
Shakespeare had it all wrong, because hell really hath no fury like an angry toddler. And if you’ve been on the parenting end of one of those tantruming fits, you know what we’re talking about. It’s not surprising that kids express themselves this way. “All of us feel anger—it is a normal human emotion,” says Jephtha Tausig, PhD, a New York City-based clinical psychologist. “We would expect any toddler to feel the full range of human emotions....
Baby’s brain develops at a quick pace. But a new study says that development is even faster than we thought. Years faster. Previously, researchers associated the ability to perceive faces with the ability to read. But a team from the University of Louvain discovered babies can already distinguish between faces at four months old. This evolved activity in the right hemisphere of the brain is no trivial milestone — it’s what separates us from primates, and is even better functioning than computer algorithms designed to categorize images....
Sit back, relax and enjoy mealtime together. The Siesta makes it happen, bringing baby right to the table with five recline positions. Eight color options and an easy-to-clean seat (wipe it down with a damp cloth) make this high chair a welcome addition to any family table. Once mealtime is over, it can go sight unseen thanks to a streamlined, compact fold. WHAT WE LOVE With nine height positions and a removable tray, baby can sit right at the dinner table when he or she is ready, all the way through toddlerhood True to its name, the Siesta reclines almost fully flat, so if mealtime turns into naptime, well, baby will be comfortable The stain-resistant upholstery lets you easily wipe and clean....
What is chest pain like for a toddler? If an adult complains of chest pain, we automatically think, Call 911, but if it’s your toddler doing the complaining, there’s probably a less dramatic cause. What could be causing my toddler to have chest pain? Most likely, he’s developed an ache or strain in his chest muscles or skin, rather than having a heart or lung problem. It’s possible your toddler may have bronchitis or (more rarely) pneumonia, both of which are usually accompanied by a cough — if it’s pneumonia, he probably has a high fever too....
“I will ALWAYS want to work full-time! I’ll NEVER stay at home with children!” Yep. I said that prior to children. And now? I’m eating my words. Recently, my husband and I made the very significant decision that I would be quitting my job after having baby number two due at the end of December. This decision came after much thought, postulating, and planning how we would make things work relying on only one income, even with my ability to supplement our income somewhat unreliably with small side-jobs....
Pros • Super easy to put on • Comfortable—no back pain • Sturdy Cons • The detachable hood is unnecessary Bottom Line The super-affordable Infantino Sash Mei Tai Carrier lets you carry baby in any of three positions with ease and complete comfort. Rating: 4.5 stars Ready to register? Shop our catalog for the Infantino - Sash Mei Tai Baby Carrier. Image: InfantinoFeatures The Infantino Sash Mei Tai is a wrap-and-tie designed baby carrier, based on a centuries-old style of babywearing (called Mei Tai) that allows you to create a custom fit for your body type and baby....
We love babies, obviously, but we got really excited when we saw these month-by-month baby photos inundating our newsfeeds. Two moms found two very refreshing — and very different — approaches to tracking baby’s growth. The first is BennyFeed, one mom’s Tumblr complete with “Hey Girl” memes and life hacks inspired by baby Ben. The best part? She created a quilt mirrored after the BuzzFeed layout, and photographed Ben on the quilt with a new headline each month....
Good question — there’s definitely a lot to think about as you put the nursery together. Some important things to consider: [ ] Finish all painting and wallpapering at least eight weeks before baby is expected, and leave windows open for aeration until the actual arrival. These activities release potentially harmful fumes, but finishing them early should eliminate any risk to baby. [ ] Notice where light enters the room. Don’t put the crib somewhere that receives direct sunlight in the morning or is under a streetlight all night....
A New-York based researcher has found that breastfeeding baby may help prevent autism. The research, performed by Gary Steinman, from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, has found that low levels of an insulin-like growth factor (a protein found in babies and adults) could help predict a baby’s likelihood of developing autism later in life. What the research says The report, which appeared in Medical Hypotheses, draws on previous research that links IGF with a of number of growth an neural functions....
Losing the baby weight? Best Kegel exercises? Nursing diet? See all newborn Q&As Playtime pal Baby loves listening to nursery rhymes, looking at books, and playing with you…but he’s into everything else going around him too. Watch for signs that baby’s losing interest during playtime — if he looks away, closes his eyes, or shows irritation while you’re in the middle of singing “This Little Piggy” and wiggling his toes, he’s telling you that he’s just not that into your game at the moment....
