First Year Articles |
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Finding Quality Infant Childcare
The "to do" list can be long for families preparing for the arrival of a baby. With the excitement of new clothes, cribs, toys and playpens, it is easy to forget to plan for child care. But if a...
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Ask Ann: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Q. What are the signs of postpartum depression vs. simple "baby blues" (a.k.a. the "postpartum blues")? A. The...
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Baby proofing your home - an added layer of protection
Ahh - the pitter patter of tiny feet racing across the floor is music to a new parent's ear. The question is, is the music a beautiful rendition...
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Encouraging Older Children to Welcome the New Baby
Wondering what you can do to help the relationship between your older child and his new brother or sister get off to the best possible start? Here...
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Going Visiting With Your Baby
Babies love new places! There's so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren't too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in...
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Having Another Baby After a SIDS Death
After the unexpected and unexplained death of your baby to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, there are endless questions in your mind as you think about another pregnancy and birth. This section is for...
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Sign Language Class for Mommy, Daddy, and Baby too!
Give me a sign! Long before your baby can speak, he/she has the ability to understand speech and has the desire to communicate. When Joseph Garcia...
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The Healthy Baby Nursery
It is heartbreaking for me to see well-meaning and excited new parents decorating their new baby's nursery by painting it, installing new carpeting, and buying a crib with a brand-new foam or synthetic mattress...
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Your Baby's Room
Obviously, having a baby costs money, but it isn't necessary to spend a small fortune getting ready for your new arrival. While some purchases are essential for safety reasons (i.e. crib and car seat), other...
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GERD: Getting a doctor to take you seriously
Many people struggle for weeks and months trying to get their child's doctor or pediatrician to listen and take them seriously enough to diagnose...
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Questions For Doctor
Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Choosing the right practitioner is an important part of making your pregnancy as safe and comfortable as possible. While most women (8 of 10) choose an obstetrician as their...
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Symptoms of Reflux and Reflux Disease
Some common symptoms of uncomplicated reflux can include: constant or sudden crying or colic like symptoms irritability and pain poor sleep habits typically with frequent waking arching their necks...
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Excerpt from Life on the Reflux Roller Coaster
8:30 a.m. and Shae-Lynne is starting to stir. I awaken, as usual. I’m so tired I can barely open my eyes and yet somehow I do. I roll over...
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For a little peace of mind... Don't hesitate, vaccinate
Coping with a sick child can be the stuff of which nightmares are made. The overwhelming challenge of trying to determine just how sick your child...
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SIDS
The death of your baby from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ( SIDS ) is unexpected and unexplained. This is a devastating experience. The Feelings You may react to the death of your baby in many different ways...
