I was all set to take my 6- and 3-year-old sons with me to vote today. What a great way to set an example! Let them see democracy in action! Then my husband, who had headed to the polls on his way to work, texted me to say he was still in line and had bumped into everyone we know. And then I ran into a neighbor who said she had waited an hour and a half to vote....
We get it. Your body’s different now and you’re concerned that air bags won’t work the same with your belly in the way. But don’t even think about turning the air bags off. If you get into an accident, you’ll be much safer if you have a functional air bag than if you don’t. In a crash, you could hit your head or belly if you don’t have an air bag to cushion the impact....
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....
Infants often sleep on flights, can be nursed during take-off and landing for ear relief (in most cases), and can be distracted with toys. But toddlers? Toddlers on airplanes are a whole different story; after all, with much more awareness of their surroundings, fear of flying can come into play. Start several weeks before your flight by watching movies and reading books where the characters ride in airplanes and by playing with airplane toys....
Don’t you hate when people tell you to “make time” for exercise? No matter how you slice it, there are only 24 hours in a day—and with a busy work schedule, the need for (lots of) sleep and a pregnancy to-do list that’s growing faster than your belly, finding an hour to spend at the gym can be way harder than it seems. What’s equally true, though, is how important exercise is when you’re expecting....
Considering an epidural during delivery? You might want to read this first. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found that some women who get an epidural during pregnancy take more than two hours longer to deliver than women who deliver without the shot. Led by Dr. Yvonne Cheng, researchers compared data from over 42,000 women who delivered their babies at the University of California, San Francisco between 1976 and 2008....
And the Winner Is: 4moms mamaRoo sleep Baby Bassinet The brand that made waves with its game-changing bouncer is once again saving parents’ sanity with an innovative bassinet that encourages sleep. It offers five unique motions (everything from car ride to kangaroo!) and five speeds to help soothe your little one during naps and bedtime sleep. With a firm, flat mattress for safe snoozing and mesh sides for easy visibility, the mamaRoo sleep bassinet has an integrated sound machine and timer and is Bluetooth-enabled so you can control the features without even moving from your bed....
Happy National Running Day! Whether you’re hitting the road with a jogging stroller or attempting to grind out a few miles with a baby bump, we encourage you to get up and get moving (pending your doctor’s approval, of course). Easier said than done, right? Especially if you’re well into pregnancy, when even a slow jog can be uncomfortable. To get you motivated, we talked to some ladies — both moms — who’ve turned running into a lifestyle....
If your guy has epididymitis, he probably knows there’s something funky going on. This often-painful infection of the collecting tubules for sperm (the epididymis) comes on suddenly and strongly, with the discomfort right around his testicles. Other symptoms include fever, chills, blood in the semen, a lump in the testicle, swelling in the scrotum, and pain during ejaculation or urination. It’s usually caused by the spread of a bacterial inflection from the urethra or bladder, often due to sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea and chlamydia, although it can also be caused by E....
Although baby didn’t come out of the womb with teeth, did you know that as soon as he enters the world he has already pretty much formed the crowns for all his baby teeth? You can’t see them yet because they’re hiding in the jawbones. One by one or, usually, two by two, baby teeth make their debut. This is not one of those milestones, like a first step, that you could miss if you blink....
When Farah Diaz-Tello gave birth in a New York hospital in 2007, she had a c-section. It wasn’t because she had a high-risk pregnancy. Nor was it because her baby was breech or had his umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. And it certainly wasn’t because she had wanted one. In fact, she’s not sure why it was done—no one ever explained it to her, even though she asked. She’s far from alone in experiencing a possibly unnecessary c-section during labor and delivery....
Baby spit up is a fact of life for new parents: It’s so common, there are even special cloths dedicated to cleaning up the stuff. But when it’s your child who seems to be spitting up constantly, it’s understandable that baby spit up would suddenly become a concern. Fortunately, experts say, most of the time it shouldn’t be. How much or how frequently a baby spits up varies from baby to baby, says Jeffrey Bourne, MD, a pediatrician at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California....
Experts agree: Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby. It’s brimming with nutrients and antibodies that boost your newborn’s immunity, aid digestion and promote brain development. An added bonus: Breastfeeding burns calories like crazy, helping you lose those pregnancy pounds faster. And it reduces your lifetime risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer and postmenopausal osteoporosis. But good things don’t always come easily. Marathon feeding sessions, engorged breasts and sore nipples are some of the challenges you might face as a nursing mom, especially in the beginning....
The Bump: You’re not just a TV host — you’re also a mompreneur! Why was it important to you to start your own businesses? Brooke Burke Charvet: The truth is I’ve accomplished more as a mother than I did before I had children. I think it’s important for all women to tap into their creative energy. I designed my first line of post- pregnancy products for my own needs, but they worked and I wanted to share them with women everywhere....
There are lots of reasons for gas. But if you think you may have an overactive letdown (which often accompanies an oversupply of milk) then, yes, this may be the culprit. It is especially likely if you notice baby choking (or otherwise seeming to be overwhelmed by the milk flow) when your milk lets down. Here’s what could be happening: Your “foremilk” (the milk than comes first) is lower in fat and digests quickly....
And the Winner Is: Clek Oobr Booster Seat You know you’re entering big-kid territory when your child outgrows their car seat. While they may be the world’s most independent 6 year old, they still need more than just a standard seat belt during car trips. The Clek Oobr is the sleekest next step. This high back or backless booster sets the bar for safety. A rigid latch system makes it easy to install and keeps the seat secure, even without a rider....
It’s about that time for Mother’s Day! Time to stop and reflect that what you do is hard work. People who say this is easy are either lying or are crazy rich, and this list isn’t for them anyway. So moms, here are ten reasons why you should celebrate that you made it another year: You have listened to “Let it Go” over 376 times and you still dance and sing along at the top of your lungs (even though your kids beg you not to)....
And the Winner Is: Veer Switchback The new Veer Switchback is a total game changer for outdoorsy parents. Stroll, jog, bike and more with baby in tow from birth on by connecting the Switchback Seat—the foundation of the system—to the brand’s range of frames and adapters. The Switchback &Roll 4-wheel all-terrain stroller frame provides an ergonomic design, next-level maneuverability, durability and shock absorption to take you anywhere you want to go on the road (and off), while the Switchback &Jog 3-wheel ultra-terrain jogger frame enables you to rip through running paths and jogging trails with serious agility....
It’s going to be a tough first few months—having a baby really does change everything (no one was lying about that!). But just because you two are clashing about parenting doesn’t mean you can’t get back on track and agree to, well, agree! (Yes, really.) Here, Cathy O’Neil, coauthor of Babyproofing Your Marriage shows us how to move past the biggest new-parent obstacles without bodily harm. Fight #1: Whose sleep is more important?...
It can often feel pretty challenging to get baby to sleep in their own crib, so the thought of leaving the familiar confines of home to travel with baby is likely something else entirely—especially when it comes to that first overnight trip. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay close to home for baby’s entire first year. With a little preparation and the right gear on your packing list, traveling with baby doesn’t have to be stressful....
