You are here: Home / Archives for Babies

New Report Says Breastfeeding is “Silver Bullet”

February 21, 2013 by 2 Comments
Breastfeeding Silver Bullet

It happened for the first time two weeks ago. My 10-month-old baby got sick. Up until then, she has had no sniffles. No runny noses. No fevers. No ear infections or aches. No doctor's visits. Not-a-one. At ten months, she's eating a wonderfully colorful diet of fruits, vegetables, organic meats, and dairy products; she also still nurses. Though I am grateful every day for the many merits of breastfeeding, never have I been more grateful than when she recently caught that small stomach … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Breastfeeding Tagged With: , , , , , ,

10 Reasons NOT to Get an Epidural

January 17, 2013 by 9 Comments
Reasons-not-to-get-an-epidural

"I don't know if I can do this," I whisper it into the blurry room. The contraction begins to rise and I scream, sing, breath, and pray simultaneously. With a final push, the crescendo, her body slips through mine. I catch her and bring her to my chest, elated. Three natural childbirths later and I have no regrets. Each time, I was afraid. Each time, the baby slid out into my arms and the pain evaporated, replaced by pure relief and indescribable joy. Please note as you read this article … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Video Review: kokopax classic carrier

January 3, 2013 by 6 Comments
kokopax-classic-baby-carrier

Our youngest baby is just shy of 9 months old. She's a crawling, climbing, standing, smiling sensation.We all adore her. She alternates between my arms, her daddy's arms, her sisters' arms, and doing acrobatics around our house all on her own. When our arms get tired or the late afternoon grumpies visit, I like to put her on my back to keep my hands free for cooking, cleaning, and kid-corraling. Designed by a mom of four in Las Vegas, the kokpax classic carrier has been one of my go-to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: , ,

Battle of the Baby Washes

December 28, 2012 by 17 Comments
Battle of the Baby Washes

While at Target this afternoon, Tim and I started reading labels on baby washes. Which one, we wondered, was the best, the healthiest, the safest, and the sweet-smellingest? We tried to decipher the long words and lingo, weighing the costs with the bottle's promises. After the blur of options, we reached for the nearest bottle and came home to research the most common brands, their core ingredients, and their safety ratings. The products are listed from least expensive to most expensive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: , , , ,

5 maternity pieces that are worth your investment

November 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
BLANQI-Belly-Support-Tank

We all want to look fashionable during pregnancy, but it's hard to justify purchasing a whole new wardrobe for a mere nine months. People always say that, right? The truth is, however, that there are some maternity pieces that will carry you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Too good to be true? Not with these five products. BLANQI Belly Support Tank - It's been almost seven months since I had my baby and I still love this stretchy tank for layering. Designed with built-in back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Pregnancy Tagged With: , , , , ,

10 Best Products for 6-Month-Old Babies

October 24, 2012 by 8 Comments
baby-pants

Our youngest recently turned 6 months. Though I still call her "my newborn baby," I do realize that she is a lovely person in her own right. Absolutely delightful to have around. The following ten products are getting the most use around our house these days. Actually, we don't have many other baby gizmos and gadgets at all. Simplicity is our style. Teething Bling by Smart Mom Jewelry - Allow me to introduce you to teething bling - non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex and lead free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: , , , , ,

ULTIMATE New Mom Giveaway [Valued at $500]

August 18, 2012 by 186 Comments
ERGObaby-organic-bundle-of-joy

Know a pregnant or new mother? Forward this ULTIMATE giveaway her way. She almost won't need to have a shower if she wins this prize. It covers all of the "basics" in the very best brands. Take a look at this quintet of prizes! NURSING COVER by Bebe au Lait As one of the "original" brands of nursing covers, Bebe au Lait has the product down to a T. The nursing covers are beautiful, easy-to-use, machine-washable, and longer in length for optimal coverage. Best of all, their covers offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Products Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

How to Prepare for a Natural Childbirth

August 3, 2012 by 16 Comments
newborn-baby

For each of my three labors, I chose pain over pain medication. Each time, I was afraid. For my second and third babies, tears welled in my eyes as labor started because I knew the great agony that lie ahead...and yet I also knew the great reward. I held fast to the promise of a sweet baby nestled on my chest. Each time, it was completely worth it.  There are many "classes" that help mothers prepare for labor. Although some of them may be worthwhile, it is important to note that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babies, Birth Tagged With: , , , ,