Archive for July, 2009
Should You Circumcise Your Son?
If ever there was a topic sure to divide expectant parents, it is circumcision. The official position of the American Academy of Pediatrics is that there is no reason to perform a circumcision except as a religious rite. Even some followers of the Jewish faith have begun to eschew circumcision and have developed other ways [...]
Mommy, I’m Hungry: Feeding Your Baby On Demand
There are two schools of thought about feeding your baby: feeding on demand and feeding according to a schedule. When you feed your baby according to a schedule, you decide when it is time for your baby to eat. You may also be deciding how much to feed your baby, rather than letting your baby’s [...]
Toddler Formula: Good Idea Or Clever Marketing?
You may have noticed that there are a number of formula products designed for toddlers. These are designed to be given to children who are leaving breast milk and infant formula behind. Do these toddler formulas, as they are sometimes called, offer something your child needs, or are they just the product of clever marketing? [...]
Too Few Multiple Birth Mothers Get Assistance
According to the charity group Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba), 66% of parents who have multiple births does not receive the proper birth advice such as post natal depression and aftercare instructions. Out of 1,300 mothers, only 36% said they had been offered classes that helps prepare parents of multiple birthing events for how [...]
Soothe Your Baby With Massage
Every mother instinctively touches her baby to soothe and calm. Baby massage is just a special way of providing that soothing touch. It also provides a bonding experience that anyone can share with the baby. If you choose to massage your baby, you should remember that your baby’s body is still delicate and growing. A [...]
Your Baby Can Have Your Breastmilk Anytime: Choosing A Breast Pump
If you plan to breast feed your baby—and we hope you do—you may be wondering if you will need a breast pump. A lot depends on you, and your baby. If you are a stay at home mom, you may not need a breast pump. Most stay at home moms only need a supply of [...]
Organic Baby Food: What Is Really The Best For Baby?
More and more parents of young children are deciding to make their own organic baby food in preference to buying the conventional tinned or bottled varieties that are available at supermarkets and grocery stores. Once considered the savior of young mothers, pre-cooked and packaged baby food is now being scrutinized by these same mothers before [...]
C-Section May Cause Allergies, Diabetes And Leukemia
According to new scientific reports, babies that are born via C-sections versus traditional births may have a higher tendency to develop allergies, diabetes, and leukemia in life due to the higher levels of stress that are exerted on the baby’s body during a C-section birth. The major difference found between C-section babies and their counterparts [...]
