First-time mothers often have a lot of planning and decision-making to do before the arrival of the newborn baby. One of those plans must include packing the maternity hospital bag to take to the delivery room. Here is a checklist of labor bag necessities and items that will be needed either during labor or immediately […]
Go Green with Bumboosa ™ Bamboo Baby Products – A Review
Bamboo is increasingly becoming the fiber of choice for eco-friendly textiles and clothing. Bamboo fibers are 100% biodegradable and since bamboo doesn’t need any replanting, it is a natural winner for green living enthusiasts. The benefits of bamboo are many and have been incorporated successfully by the Bumboosa ™ range of baby care products. As […]
Make Feeding Baby Easy and Encourage Self-Feeding in Toddlers with Baby Dipper® – A Review
Moms of babies and toddlers know how tough it is to feed a baby with one hand while holding another or to teach a toddler to eat independently using regular cutlery or feeding bowls. The Baby Dipper® will change all of that. Really. When I got the opportunity to review this unique baby and toddler […]
Breast Milk is Better Than Formula
Parents always want what is best for their children. In some cases, this involves breast feeding versus formula. Some say it doesn’t matter which is used while several experts, such as Marilyn Poston, a lactation consultant and registered nurse, informs her patients that breast milk is much healthier than formula. But outside of expert advice, […]
How to be Your Wife’s Birth Advocate During Labor
Last November my wife and I had our third child. Due to military training and deployments in the past this was the first time I was available to be there for the entire pregnancy, and it was also my first time in the delivery room not including my own bold entrance into the outside world. […]
Five Fun and Free Mom and Baby Activities
Here are five fun and free baby activities for new mothers to get to know baby better.
Adam Carl’s Birth Story
I woke up bout 3 am with a strong contraction and went back to sleep. Had another and then another and looked at the clock – 3:20am. Oh well – I needed to go poddy anyway. Bloody show. Now I should tell you, I have had a history of strong, regular contractions with NO (or […]
Five Great Gifts for New Moms – Thoughtful and Useful Presents for New Mothers
New mothers are often tired, exhausted and in need of some pampering and relaxation. Welcome a new baby into the home with a simple yet thoughtful gift for the new mom as well. Here are some great gift ideas for new moms to help them feel better, happier and more relaxed.
Getting Started Nursing Your Baby-Benefits and Need to Know Information
An overview of breastfeeding with simple nursing tips for mom and techniques for keeping your baby healthy. Learn why colostrum is so important, how to deal with engorgement and what to do if your newborn has mild jaundice.
Choosing Cloth: Environmental Reasons to Use Cloth Diapers
Why use cloth diapers? They’re better for your baby, and they’re better for the planet too.
The last stronghold of discrimination in America? Babies who Breastfeed.
It’s sad to say, but it really feels very true. Ask any mother who’s been subjected to this form of – dare I call it such – discrimination. Babies are the last socially acceptable class of citizens in America that it’s OK to discriminate against. After all, they shouldn’t get hungry in public. Ever. Especially […]
Pregnancy Self-Pampering Basics: Ingredients for Homemade Beauty Treatments for Pregnant Women
Making your own facial preparations and whole-body treatments can be as simple as visiting the local grocery store with no need for expensive items or harsh, chemical preservatives. What better time to cut out the toxic chemicals and embrace homemade beauty products than during your pregnancy? Here are some tips about ingredients for make-it-yourself body products.
