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Congratulations! You’re Having A Baby!

Let’s break out the bubbly – rather, sparkling grape juice (remember, you’re pregnant so no alcoholic beverages for the soon-to-be mum), you’re having a baby! A gazillion things must be going through your head and just don’t know where to start! Whew, take a minute to step back, breathe deeply and organize your thoughts. Yes, [...]

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4 Myths About Babies You Should Stop Believing

We’ve heard them all before – silly little tips and advice about babies that “wouldn’t hurt to try”. Many of us go about doing it without even questioning the reasoning behind the different beliefs, but although it wouldn’t hurt to try, we think it’s about time we shed some light on these myths about babies, [...]

Tips for breastfeeding after you return to work

It’s not easy for working moms to breastfeed after the end of their maternity leave, but it is possible with the proper planning, tools, and of course, commitment. Here is your guide to help you ease into the breastfeeding routine.

Three Great Baby Tips

If you’re a new parent, you’re probably finding yourself overwhelmed by the massive responsibility that your bundle of joy is unleashing on you. My first was born two years ago, and to be frank I wouldn’t have made it through if I didn’t have a few more experienced parents passing on their wisdom and baby [...]

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Tips on easing morning sickness

Some lucky moms go through the first trimester without feeling anything more than a little queasiness. However, there are a few that feel sickening waves of nausea at the slightest smell. For them, it’s a challenge to keep any kind of food down, and their “morning” sickness extends long past noon and can last through [...]

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Deal with pregnancy worries

“Will I have a healthy baby?” pregnant moms worry all the time. Most of the time, yes. But there are health risks that can cause pregnancy complications. Here are some things that can help allay your concerns

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Tips for making your own baby food

Is your baby ready for solids? It’s cheaper and healthier to make your own baby food. You can use fresh, organic ingredients and minimize his exposure to salt and other preservatives. Plus, you can develop his tastebuds by offering different kinds of fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips.

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Stages of a baby’s smile

Nothing melts a mom’s heart more than a baby’s smile. But this gummy grin doesn’t just happen overnight. There are “developmental stages” as his smile goes from a reflex reaction to true socialization and the first sign of a sense of humor.

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Should you let your baby watch TV?

There are so many educational videos, apps and even video games that are targeted towards babies. Moms are made to feel that these can boost intelligence and grab these opportunities to give their beloved kids a head start (pardon the pun) on numbers, letters, shapes. But experts recommend guidelines for how much media exposure a [...]