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More Car Seat Safety

On July 23 we welcomed a new baby into our home. She was a day old. I realize that I write about toddlers not babies, so you may be wondering why I’m starting this blog with Baby E, but she’s pertinent to the topic. We have a Graco Snugride infant carrier. I have transported four children in the seat. It’s a great and safe seat. Baby E was so small, though, that the seat’s lowest strap slots were above her shoulders and as tight as the straps would go were not tight enough. I got a Chicco Keyfit so Baby … Continue reading →

Summer Party Safety Tips

Outdoor entertaining during the summer months is a fabulous way to take advantage of the nice weather while mingling with your favorite people. However, your party can easily go from fun to done in a heartbeat if you don’t put safety first. Whether you are partying on your patio, deck, or in your yard, it’s important to make safety your top priority. First, consider summer’s scorching heat. The East Coast of the United States is baking under a severe heat wave right now. The sky-high temps can cause dehydration and heat exhaustion. When hosting a party outside make sure you … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: November 2008

I hope that you had a good holiday with your little one(s). November went by so fast, it is hard to believe that december and the holidays are already upon us. Here are all of the blogs that we posted last month in the Baby Blog. November 1st Baby Blog Week in Review: October 20th Through October 26th As parents, we always worry about our children. It is so important to stay informed, whether it is an issue with BPA in plastics or baby clothing that is causing medical issues. Explore the posts in the Baby Blog for the week … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: September 2008

Here are all of the Baby Blog articles that were posted last month. September 1st Baby Blog Month in Review: August 2008 Isn’t it crazy the way babies grow so quickly? It seems that you just get used to one stage and boom they are already into another. Tonight, were busy getting the household all set for my eldest child’s first day of second grade. My two younger ones are excited and want to start school, too. It will be a busy month. September 2nd Babies Are Built to Say “Mama” and “Dada” First! Do you remember your baby’s first … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: August 4th Through August 10th

Did you catch the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony? We all enjoyed watching most of it as a family and thought it was spectacular. Did you find yourself bouncing or rocking along to the music? Recent research shows that bouncing your baby to music may affect his later music preference in life. We have this story, plus more this past week. Catch up on what you might have missed. August 4th Baby Blog Week in Review: July 28th Through August 3rd Safety and summer fun have been two themes occurring in the Baby Blog for last week. From tougher toy standards … Continue reading →

ACOG Resolution Against Home Births

Home birth has gained media attention in recent years. The reason is that more women are staying home to have their babies. Midwives generally attend these births, as they have throughout most of human history. The trend has been seen in Hollywood as well. Former talk show host Ricki Lake created the documentary The Business of Being Born after her second baby was born at home. The Business of Being Born is a documentary that looks at birth in America and the culture of birth. Is child birth a natural part of life or a medical emergency? The film advocates … Continue reading →

Adoption Considerations when you Already Have Children: Safety

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When you already have children, your adoption decisions will have to take them into account as well. In my last blog I mentioned the effect that spacing of children and adopting out of birth order can have on your family. This blog continues the discussion of things to think about when planning for second or subsequent children. When you consider age and special needs of the child you can adopt, and when you consider the referral of a specific child, you must consider your responsibility to the children you already have. First, you must consider safety. A child who has … Continue reading →

Unassisted Childbirth

Unassisted childbirth, also called freebirth, is when a woman gives birth at home with no midwife present. Often the woman’s partner or another family member is present, but no medical personnel. The stories of unassisted birth are not the scenario we typically envision where the birth takes place in the car on the way to the hospital or after a very short labor at home. These women are giving birth at home, without any medical assistance on purpose. This movement is growing in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 7,000 babies were born unassisted in … Continue reading →

Ask a Baby Blogger: Q & A on Vaccines

Since I’ve started doing some blogs on vaccines and we’ve been discussing the issue in the forums, I’ve been getting more and more questions about vaccines. Today I’m going to answer them as best as I can. Please understand, that I’m not a medical expert. I’m a plain old mom whose had a lot of babies. Consequently, I’ve done a lot of research. I believe that every parent needs to be responsible for researching the best option for their child. Where exactly do you get your information? I try to pull information from a variety of sites. It really depends … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 8 – 14

How is the weather where you live? Does it feel like fall or do all these autumn articles feel a little out of place, considering it still feels like summer in many areas? I find myself having a little trouble really getting into autumn, especially on days when it’s in the 80’s and 90’s. It seems as if it’s going to start cooling down now, and then it may begin to feel a bit more like fall. Not that I’m complaining about the beautiful weather, not at all, it just makes it a little harder to realize that we really … Continue reading →