The baby sleep training vs co-sleeping issue gets parents in a tizzy. From family beds to cry-it-out, sleep methods are a highly controversial topic among parents and professionals alike. Having tried both baby sleep training and attachment parenting, I’d like to share a holistic view on a good night’s sleep that has everyone’s best interests in mind.
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Fifth Disease Symptoms And Treatments
Fifth Disease (Human parvovirus/Erythema Infectiosum) is a minor, contagious viral illness that commonly affects children aged 5 to 15 years. It is essentially like a cold or minor flu that transitions into a red rash that suddenly appears on the child’s cheeks and may spreads to other areas. The “slapped face” appearance tends to looks
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Infant Car Seat Safety: What’s Best For Your Baby?
Unfortunately, convenience and optimal wellness do not always go hand in hand. This is certainly the case with infant car seats, and it’s not something that most busy parents take the time to consider. Below is a letter I received from my friend and fellow mom, Gitta Sivander, after posting my New Baby Checklist. Thanks Gitta
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Birth and Postpartum Care Package
Headed to a baby shower and want to get something unique and well-needed for the mama-to-be? While she may be happy to receive a “diaper cake” or another frilly baby outfit, she will really appreciate a birth and postpartum care package. Put together a birth and postpartum care package, and nestle it into a sitz
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New Baby Checklist
I’m the first to admit, I’ve got a small obsession with organization. I also like things to look good and feel simple. So when it comes to the overwhelming and often intimidating world of baby gear, I needed a concise list of what I REALLY needed with an emphasis on ease, style, value, and eco and health-conscious
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Virus Hacks: Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth Disease (HFMD/Coxsackie virus) is a highly contagious viral illness common in babies and children especially under the age of 10. HFMD often runs rampant in daycares and schools freaking out parents, caregivers, and teachers with an unsightly rash and blisters. Though not fun, pleasant, or pretty, HFMD is no more serious
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Blocked Tear Duct Treatment for Babies: Natural Remedies
As a baby’s tear ducts develop, it isn’t uncommon to see a yellow, crusty discharge that accumulates in one or both eyes. While it isn’t pretty, it’s completely normal and not a cause for alarm. Most babies don’t cry real tears for at least a few weeks. Tear ducts are usually fully formed between two and
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Natural Remedies For Mastitis And Blocked Ducts
Mastitis is a painful breast infection that results from a blocked duct. It usually happens in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 3 months of nursing. Women who have had mastitis before and those with weakened immune systems are also more prone to getting it. In rare cases, mastitis occurs in women who have not recently
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How To Cope With Night Terrors
If you’ve ever tried to console a child having night terrors, you know that it’s no laughing matter. Though they can seem like very traumatic experiences for the child and can be a big source of concern for parents, understanding what night terrors are (and aren’t) will help the whole family cope with this common condition. Night terrors usually last from 5 to 20 minutes,
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Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
All the excitement of back-to-school can also cause some stress. Changes in schedule, being exposed to more people and more germs, and the change in season can tax the immune system. In Chinese Medicine, the end of summer marks an important seasonal change. Just before kids head back to school, the ‘Late Summer’ season begins,
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Natural Remedies For Diaper Rash
Along with the joys strangely scented baby poo, new parents may notice something else when changing their baby’s diaper. If you didn’t know, diaper rash is a common source of frustration for parents and babies. The bright red breakout on the skin of baby’s bottom, thighs and genital area cause baby pain and discomfort and sends
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Best Tips For Increasing Milk Supply
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies, but sometimes nature’s ideal plan and reality don’t seem to cooperate. Insufficient milk supply can be an issue for moms and babies directly after birth. It can also be a concern for breastfeeding moms as baby gets older, mom starts back to work, baby is starting solids, and
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