Category: Baby

Second Baby: Is it Time to Grow Your Family?

By Elizabeth Pantley

Making the decision about having a second baby or not, is one of the major decisions you will make in your lifetime. There is no right or wrong answer, and there are many variables that play a part in the decision making process. The answer to the question of whether to...

Helping your first-born adjust to their new sibling

By Hadley Banas

You are most likely aware that sharing isn’t your child’s favorite activity in the world. If it is, lucky you, but for most, it doesn’t always come naturally. Now imagine your child not only having to share their favorite food or toy, but their favorite people too—their parents! It’s no...

Whose Advice about Your Newborn Should You Trust?

By Elizabeth Pantley

It’s remarkable, but true – your baby is born with a distinct personality that exists from the moment of birth. Babies are similar in their actions and needs, but they are not all exactly alike. Even two children born to the same parents on the same day – twins! – can be...

How to spot the early signs of autism – and how to prepare for them

By Pregnancy Contributor

The timing and severity of autism symptoms vary wildly. Some children show potential symptoms at six months old. But in other cases, symptoms aren’t obvious until the children are almost two years old. A few children seem to develop normally until they’re 12 to 18 months old before seeming to...

4 ways to prepare for your baby as a first-time mom

By Sammi DeRosia

You’ve taken parenting classes, you have a plan in place for going to the hospital, you’ve even taught yourself how to change a diaper. But are you really ready for your baby to arrive? What about your family? You might think you’re ready — you’re carrying your child, after all...

Is it Postpartum Depression (PPD), or is Baby’s Sleep Causing You Stress?

By Elizabeth Pantley

Babies wake frequently at night. It’s how they are made. This creates a true challenge and struggle for the parents who must be up many times per night taking care of their baby. It’s challenging enough to tend to a wakeful baby, let alone do it when you yourself are...

Sleep setbacks: What you need to know

By Elizabeth Pantley

Solving your child’s sleep issues is an on-going process during the early years. Very often, when things start to go well, and you are just beginning to enjoy improvements in your child’s sleep, suddenly, you’re going backwards! What’s happening with these sleep setbacks? Oh, the amazing twists and turns of...

How to Choose Your Pediatrician

By Elizabeth Pantley

During the first few years of life, your baby will have frequent visits for routine checkups and illness; so selecting a healthcare professional you trust is important. These tips and checklists can help you as you make this decision. Decide which type of healthcare provider Different types of healthcare professionals...

How to choose a child-friendly car that you can still learn to love

By Pregnancy Contributor

Child-friendly Cars Many people find that when they have kids, they need to give up their sporty car and choose something a little more child-friendly. Some cars are designed to be more suitable for kids with special features and a spacious backseat area. While these cars might not be your...

Indoor air quality and pregnancy: Do you have to pay to clean your air ducts?

By Sammi DeRosia

Did you know that about 87% of U.S. homes now include an air conditioning unit? We depend on that hidden network of vents and ducts within our homes to keep us comfortable and to keep our air clean. Yet even the world’s biggest clean freaks don’t unscrew their vent covers...

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