Category Archives: Parenting Babies
THE MOMMY MINDSET: Where Should Baby Sleep?
A group of us moms decided to get together and share helpful information with some of the questions that are wondering around in moms heads. This one is one that I hear come up all the time. Here is some advice from moms who want to share their experiences with us.
This week’s moms include Mariah from Formula Mom, Gena from Life with Captain Fussybuckets, Ghada from Mama Goes BAM, Darcy from Tales From the Nursery, Valerie from Valerie’s Reviews, Leila from The Go To Mommy, Emily from Nap Time is My Time, Lena from Way2GoodLife, Ashley from Maryland Momma’s Rambles & Reviews, Tamara from Mommyland, and Ashleigh from Living Off Love and Coffee.
Choking Hazards for Babies – Which Foods to Avoid
Something all parents face is deciding when to start feeding their babies solid food. You can tell babies are beginning to get interested in other foods when they watch your fork or spoon as you bring it to your mouth. However, some foods are a choking hazard for babies. Which foods are okay for babies to eat and which foods should they avoid?
Pediatricians recommend either breast milk or formula for babies until they reach at least six months of age. Doctors also have suggestions as to which foods babies less than 12 months should avoid:
How to Prevent Choking in Toddlers and Babies
No parent wants to think about their baby or toddler choking. It’s scary and fraught with feelings of helplessness. Even if you take the time to learn CPR, you can also learn how to prevent choking in toddlers and babies so you’ll never have to use that skill.
How do you tell if your baby or toddler is choking? They may try to cough but it is weak and ineffective. They won’t be able to talk. There may be noisy breathing or high-pitched sounds when they inhale. If the item is not removed they could begin turning blue or pass out.
Celiac Disease Symptoms in Babies and Children
Celiac disease is a condition that exists when a person’s body is unable to digest products containing gluten. In people who have the disease, the gluten will damage the lining of the intestine, rendering the lining ineffective at absorbing and digesting food that is consumed.
Celiac disease will not present itself until gluten is introduced into a person’s diet. It can, however, lie dormant in a person’s body until effectively triggered by an environmental factor. Babies and children with celiac disease can potentially suffer more, especially if they are unable to express their symptoms. It is possible, however, to diagnose both babies and children with celiac disease if symptoms are present and persist.
The Risks of Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy
Most women are excited when they learn that they are pregnant, and much has been written about the need to take extra good care of your body at this time. Read on to find out more about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
A woman may choose to drink for a variety of reasons. She may need to reduce stress in her life and feels a drink can help her relax. If she’s a teenager, she may also feel peer pressure to both drink and have sex. Unfortunately, some women are addicted to alcohol and that’s not a good thing when a woman finds out she’s expecting a child.
What Is a Lactation Consultant and How Do I Find One?
Breastfeeding, most new moms think, should come naturally. After all, that’s what breasts are for, right? But breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily for new moms, especially if they’ve never been around other moms who’ve breastfed. New moms may wonder, “What is a lactation consultant and how do I find one?”
You’re in luck! Lactation consultants aren’t elusive; in fact, they want to be found. How do you find one? Actually, there are a number of avenues you may want to consider when trying to find a qualified lactation consultant:
Breastfeeding Moms With Jobs
Working women all over know the joy that comes when they find out there will soon be a baby added to their family. She and her spouse have a lot of planning to do and a long time to plan. Many women decide to breastfeed their babies and wonder how being a breastfeeding mom is going to affect their job.
Breastfeeding isn’t always easy no matter how natural it is. Add job stress to the fears you may already have about not being able to supply enough milk for your baby, and you may be concerned about the prospects of being able to do both. You may be glad to know that millions of women have been breastfeeding moms and held down their regular job.
