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Swaddling 101

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Newborns love the secure feeling of being tucked tight in a baby burrito. Here are the steps: Newborns arrive easily startled and without a lot of control of their arms and legs, and in the first weeks after birth it comforts and calms them to be wrapped up tight in a baby bundle. But don’t be … [Read more…]

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Is it Normal to Feel Gassy all the Time?

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I am wondering if gassiness is a normal thing early on in pregnancy???” Gassiness, with or without constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn and/or having stretching sensations in your belly are really common symptoms throughout pregnancy. They come from the pressure being put on your intestines by … [Read more…]

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Warm and Crunchy Kale Salad

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Kale’s considered a health food for a good reason: a cup of kale has about 84 mg. of vitamin C, 35% of your daily recommended allowance of folate, more than 3 grams of fiber, and valuable minerals including calcium, potassium, magnesium and manganese. This super salad can be customized infinitely by … [Read more…]

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What Vitamins and Minerals Does Your Body Need During Pregnancy?

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Does your prenatal vitamin and your diet cover your nutrition needs? Journal your eating and compare the label of your prenatal vitamin to the chart below. You also need about 44-60 grams of protein a day (more if you’re breastfeeding), 28-29 grams of fiber and about 64 ounces of fluid. … [Read more…]

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Baby-Proofing Your Pooch

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Especially if you baby your dog, you may wonder how he’ll react when you bring your human baby home from the hospital and if there’s anything you can do to prepare him. Dogs can make wonderful companions for children, encourage family exercise and liven up your home, but aggressive dogs (even if … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured, Baby (General) Tagged With: dogs, pets

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