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Why You Should Buy Real Wood Baby Furniture

A Georgia Family recently questioned why their baby had a persistant cough. They had a suspicion that the new furniture was the culprit. They had it tested, and they were right. Formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals used in the making of pressed wood furniture can poision the air. When a child spend 18 hours a day sleeping in that room, it can make them very sick. Parents already are educated on the fact that crib slats hould be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart and that the matress should fit tightly. They assume, however that if the crib is … Continue reading →

Preparing for Baby When Money is Tight

The current economic climate is affecting families in a broad range of ways. Whether one partner has lost a job, had their hours reduced or the rising cost of food and energy is sapping the budget, there may not be as much money to go around these days. Sadly, it is a sign of the times and is likely to continue for some time. If you are pregnant and short on cash, you may be worried that you won’t have what you need when the baby arrives. Fortunately, new babies need very little. We are conditioned by advertising to think … Continue reading →

The Maternity Shuffle

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Contrary to what you might think after reading the title, this blog is not about dancing pregnant woman! For the past few years, my circle of friends has been churning out a lot of babies. I conceived around the same week one friend gave birth, and that same friend conceived again around the same week I gave birth. Meanwhile a trunk load of stretchy pants, empire waist shirts and other maternity clothes has been passed around like a hot potato. That is the maternity shuffle. Buying a whole new wardrobe of maternity clothes can get really expensive, and in this … Continue reading →

16 and Pregnant

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MTV’s 16 and Pregnant is a new show that follows the life of a teen throughout her pregnancy. Each episode depicts a different teen’s trials of dealing with relationships, high school, parents, jobs and becoming a parent. The show seems fairly accurate in documenting the problems that teen moms face. Many of the girls end up dropping out of high school or switching to an alternative high school because of the pressures they face from other students and struggling to make ends meet. They are oftentimes fighting an uphill battle to balance work, school and their new family. They are … Continue reading →

Planning a Nursery

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One of the most exciting parts of my pregnancy was planning my son’s nursery. I could not wait for my 18 week ultrasound so I could find out the sex of our baby. Even before the ultrasound, I had begun planning color schemes and themes for both boys and girls. I found myself hoping for a girl simply because I preferred the brown and pink modern theme I had picked out. Once we got the news, I forgot all about my pink and brown nursery, and started pouring over ideas for a little boy’s room. It wasn’t long before I … Continue reading →