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While experts may agree that breastfeeding is one of the best things mothers can do for their babies, many moms admit it also happens to be quite challenging. Just as you and your baby get into the swing of things, he or she is probably noticing that there's more to life than just mommy. Though it may be a good sign of development, it can make nursing a chore. Many tots are more interested in taking in the world around them and not the milk. If you've got a distracted nurser on your hands (and breasts) check out these tips for coping. Read More »
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Feeding a baby is one of the most natural, yet complicated parts of being a new parent. Constant fears often lurk in mama's head: Is my baby hungry? Am I feeding her enough? When do I start spooning out solids? Should she be drinking regular milk yet? Am I feeding her too much? Read More »
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They say you are what you eat, so what parent would chance feeding their tot toxins? Just as American states have begun to pass legislation banning the use of BPA in plastic baby bottles and toys, a Canadian survey found the toxic compound in 84 percent of the glass-jarred baby food containers it sampled. The BPA is believed to have entered the baby food through the liners used on metal jar lids. Parents looking to avoid contaminated baby purees should seek the alternatives available. Check out our selection of safe baby food gadgets and products. Read More »
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When babies move from an exclusive diet of breast or bottled milk to pureed and solid foods, high chairs become a kitchen staple. Most high chairs take up a bit of space, which can be tough for families who are tight on it. While many of the newer high-end high chairs come in a palette of pleasing colors, they don't do much space saving. Check out some of our favorite high chair alternatives — some will even save you a few bucks! Read More »
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With some cats in a multicat home, resource guarding behavior is very overt but in other cases it can be extremely subtle and easily missed by the owner. The cats may look as if they get along, and for the most part, they may be very comfortable with each other with the exception of certain…
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This is Ruby. I adopted her and her (not really) sister Dolly Parton last May. I found them huddled in a little cage inside a cat shelter van (the Catty Wagon, ha ha) that was parked on a street in my Brooklyn neighborhood. They were tiny and amazing-looking and, somehow, no one wanted them. Though my husband and I were never pet people, we offered to foster them until they could find permanent homes. Once they were with us for a few days, we knew we were never, ever giving them back.
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These happy faces sit on three Danes who
have made something as strange as a a self-heating nursing bottle.
It looks a bit strange as it's coloured in sprightly colours,
but it's works and it's easy to use. Its name is
iiamo go and it's part of the products from… Read More »
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The munchkin's six months old now and she's been semi-successful with eating rice cereal. Now, the pediatrician wants to add strained fruits and veggies to the mix. The info sheet she gave me says three meals a day, and when she has her pincer grip down, to give her snacks in between. Now, what I... Read More »
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It’s pretty much agreed that as far as food is concerned, babies can get by on breast milk for the first year of life. To me, that’s like saying “women can get by with one purse in perpetuity,â€...
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