Swaddling Baby – Part I
Swaddling is a hot topic of discussion amongst new parents; we chat about what products we use, whose baby loves it, whose baby hates it, and when we stopped using them all together. I think if all new parents wore badges, similar to Girl/Boy Scouts, we would all wear the swaddling badge with an extra […]
Are We Really a Nation of Wimps?
An article from Psychology Today, entitled A Nation of Wimps is making the rounds on several social media sites and being a new parent, I figured it was worth reading to understand the reasoning behind the title. The article, which was originally written in 2004, certainly makes some valid points regarding the social effects on children of […]
Tips on How to Choose a Pediatrician
When deciding on a pediatrician for your child, there are a number of factors to take into consideration. First and foremost, do some initial research or ask for recommendations from local family and friends to see what options are available, in doing so, you might find there is only one pediatrician within a reasonable distance […]
The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, I wanted to write a post about the importance of taking time for yourself. In the very beginning of life with baby, a day that included a shower before my husband came home from work was a big accomplishment. But as the weeks flew by, I realized the baby […]
The Bane of My Existence – A Daily Dose of Vitamin D
Any new parents having a difficult time getting their newborn to take a daily vitamin? Of all the things I do for my baby, between her feedings, diaper changes, bathing, nail clipping, etc. – I struggle the most with administering the vitamin. Our pediatrician prescribed a daily dose of Vitamin D, as studies have shown […]
Hospital Bag Must Haves
As I was preparing for the birth of my first child, I was scouring the internet/books to find the ‘must have’ items to pack in my hospital bag. Not surprisingly, if I had included everything, I would have packed three suitcases. Below is a list of top items to include (in no particular order), a […]
