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Moms’ Top 5 Worries About Breastfeeding

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We talked to expectant moms about their worries when it comes to breastfeeding and their top answers are below. Do you have a worry on the list? “I’m scared of sore nipples.” It is true most women, especially first-time moms, will experience sore nipples for the first week as lactation starts. … [Read more…]

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Moving To a Toddler Bed

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How to know when it’s time to move your child from a crib to a toddler bed Most children make the change to a “big kid bed” sometime between 18 months and 3-1/2 years of age. But there’s really no “right” time for doing it. Some parents feel pushed into making the change when their toddlers … [Read more…]

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Got New-Mom Fog? Why Your Mind Plays Tricks on You After Birth

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If you’ve given birth and gotten through the initial recovery but you still feel out of it and just not yourself, you’re not alone. Researchers have found “New-Mom Fog” is a real phenomenon, and possibly related to the same hormonal changes that cause the “baby blues” about two weeks postpartum. … [Read more…]

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Baby Talk: Five Tips for Better Baby Communication

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Did he just say “Daddy?” Baby talk can be tough to decipher! Here are some fun ways to help your baby communicate with you. Even if your baby hasn’t said “Dada” or “Mama” yet, there’s still lots of ways to communicate! Here are some ways to have a conversation with a baby: Lean in. For the first … [Read more…]

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Toddler-Proofing Checklist

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Prevent pullovers by fastening shelves and chests to the wall with “L”-shaped brackets Purchase and install electrical outlet covers Wind up electrical cords for small appliances and lamps to prevent pulling over Install drawer and cabinet latches to keep a roving tot away from knives, … [Read more…]

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