First baby foods guidelines: Unless advised by a knowledgeable practitioner that you trust, avoid solids until 5 – 6 months. The best first baby foods include iron rich foods such as liver, not rice cereal! Avoid jarred baby foods; homemade is easy and healthier Introduce potential allergens such dairy, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, and tree nuts
Read More
How To Find The Best Baby Formula
Sometimes, babies need formula. So what is the best baby formula? Regardless of how adamantly you or I may suggest that breast milk is the best food for a baby, the fact remains that about 25% of newborns in the U.S. are not breastfed. According to the CDC’s 2008 statistics, roughly 64 % of babies receive supplemental formula
Read More
My Best Tips When Starting Baby On Solids
Among advice-givers, opinions vary about starting baby on solids, including which first foods are best for baby. Ultimately, it’s up to parents to decide based their baby’s needs. But there are a few guidelines that can help you make that decision. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, you can begin starting baby on solids at four to six months.
Read More
Diastasis Recti Treatment For Belly Bulge
Got diastasis recti? You know, abs that just can’t seem to pull it together. After pregnancy, a round and protruding belly is common and you might even think it’s natural. But what if that flabby, post-baby tummy is a sign that something is out of alignment? And what if diastasis recti treatment could reverse your postpartum belly? Quickie
Read More
Why I’m Not Worried That My Baby Is Developmentally Delayed
While parenting styles differ greatly, most moms and dads want to do their best to ensure that their little ones grow and thrive. In this post, my friend Erin shares her experience with her babe, and what to do if you are worried that your baby is developmentally delayed. ~ Emily Every mother that I know has
Read More
Baby Sleep Training – Transform Your Fears
Awhile back, I decided to speak up about my experiences with attachment parenting. In short, I was led to believe that this style of parenting was the only way I should raise my babies. I then struggled with co-sleeping and baby wearing – many days, to despair. When I was finally emotionally ready to move beyond attachment parenting, baby
Read More
How I Finally Lost the Baby Weight (And You Can Too)
Note: I’ve gotta confess that it feels pretty vulnerable posting a story about my own weight loss and body image issues, and I’ve been blogging long enough to know that not everyone will agree with or appreciate my experience that I’ve shared below. To those readers, I wish you the best, and I hope you’ll
Read More
Will the Royal Baby Have Less Birth Intervention than U.S. Babies?
While I’m not one for watching the news, I still appreciated this little clip about the differences between British and U.S. birth. Unlike U.S. Birth Standards, in the U.K…. Prenatal care is free Most women use midwives instead of obstetricians (though Dutchess Kate is using two OB’s!) There is more of an emphasis on natural
Read More
Want to Get Pregnant & Have a Healthy Baby?
Some couples just seem to glance at each other and end up with a bun in the oven. For everyone else, it’s important to grasp the basics of how to get pregnant so you can turn fun-and-tumble sex into successful baby-making with the least amount of stress. How to get pregnant – 6 essentials for couples trying
Read More
Why We Ditched Attachment Parenting
Guess what. I sleep-trained my infant. I am sure it will probably shock and offend many attachment parenting advocates that I chose baby sleep training. I’m sure this will probably shock and offend many attachment parenting advocates, but with all the hype about co-sleeping and baby wearing out there, I think it’s important to share
Read More
3 First Foods That Your Baby Needs and Your Doctor Won’t Mention
When it comes to first foods, mainstream advice is to feed your baby rice cereal. There are various reasons why this is a bad idea, starting with the fact that babies do not have sufficient amounts of the proper enzyme, called amylase, needed to break down grains in their tummies. While infants do produce salivary amylase (source),
Read More
My Daughter’s Home Birth Story – A Tale of Fear & Joy
For my beautiful sweet girl, FAB – Your birth story. You were determined to join us. When your daddy and I first decided it was time to start ‘trying’ for our second child (and a sibling for Will) I figured it would take a few months. To be completely honest, I was not quite ready
Read More