When I first heard about teaching sign language to babies, I thought, “is this possible?” My friend Nancy told me about a super-mom she knew who did this with her baby and introduced the idea to me. I felt that I should at least research about it and see if …
A sleeping baby — ah, so peaceful, gentle, and soulful. Parents all around the world wish for those quiet moments when their baby falls asleep – no fuss, no fight, no incessant crying. Really, I doubt there is any parent in this world who had not had a bad night …
For the past week, my daughter has been quite stubborn about eating her baby food. Basically, she throws a fit if she doesn’t get her bottle right away. I’ve even noticed more soft bowel movements (formula bowel movements) because she’s not eating as much solids. Although it’s probably not …
This winter was the first time we have ever travelled with my daughter for over 1 hour in the car. Lots of preparation was required when planning travel for a baby. We had originally planned to use a cargo carrier to carry all her knick-knacks to make her stay at the hotel …
This fluffy, pretty, interesting crib is a big No-No in the world of SIDS prevention. My daughter is now 8 months old and a crawling, active and loud baby. The unfortunate thing is that these days, SIDS prevention has become a huge deal, and that leaves me without much options when my daughter …
A new child in the family. A loving family basking in the deep love for each other and their new addition. A happy time full of joy and wonder. That is how I envisioned my first weeks when I had my first baby. The first few days were full of …
Yes, I am talking about… diapers! There are so many options these days that it is difficult for parents to choose what is best. I will go through a general review of these options as I’ve tried both disposable and cloth diapers and am currently trying a part-time elimination communication method for my daughter. When my …
The day I found out I was pregnant, I really wasn’t planning on being pregnant. My husband and I recently returned from a vacation to Mexico and I had just stopped taking my birth control pills about a month prior. I thought, “what are the chances?” Despite my medical knowledge, I …
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