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Baby Carrier Roundup

By Michelle Lee

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Know you want to keep baby close, but not sure which carrier is right for you? Here’s our take on some of the best on the market. Keeping baby close is a natural desire as both mom and baby wean themselves from three trimesters of very close proximity. For the...

Moby Wrap Baby Carrier

By Michelle Lee

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[amazon asin=B000OY539A&text=Moby Wrap Baby Carrier] MSRP: $44.95 (available in 100% organic cotton for $59.95) Birth to 35 lbs www.mobywrap.com When parents think of a wrap, many of them go straight to the Moby, which consists of a large swath of fabric that can be arranged to hold baby in several...

Baby K’tan Carrier

By Michelle Lee

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[amazon asin=B000UYFULU&text=Baby K’tan Carrier] MSRP: $49.95 8-35 lbs www.babyktan.com Originally created because the founders needed a way to safely carry their special needs children, Baby K’tan provides optimum security and support with a double loop design that straddles the categories of sling, wrap and soft structured carrier. With...

Buying Maternity Clothes: New and Used
Your body is changing- growing belly, growing breasts- so your wardrobe is bound to change. So, how do you adapt to all these changes without breaking the bank? What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new? What about buying gently used clothing from second…
The Natural Cesarean
With more babies being born by Cesarean section, a new movement is campaigning to create a more natural experience for both mom and baby. It's known as the "Natural Cesarean" or "Family-Centered Cesarean". So, what exactly happens during this procedure? How can it improve bonding between you and your newborn? And why are some medical…
Your Baby Registry: Breast Pumps
Your baby is on the way, so making your baby registry is a top priority. What should you consider when selecting the best breast pump for you and your baby? What are the benefits of a manual hand pump versus an electric pump? What other features should you be looking for? Plus, additional accessories to…
Pregnancy Forums, Cracking the Code of Acronyms
There are tons of pregnancy forums online. Finding these forums isn't the hard part, but trying to understand what people are trying to say can be quite a challenge. Why are these forums full of acronyms? What are the most common acronyms used during pregnancy and what do they actually mean? We're decoding this secret…