Tag: infant care
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What Happened When I Stopped Taking Parenting Advice
Get Pregnant Fast By: Alex Harper Parenting advice is everywhere. From well-meaning family members to countless books and online resources, new parents can feel inundated with information that often contradicts itself. Deciding which advice to follow can be an overwhelming task. Before my son, Leo, was born, I read a library’s worth of parenting literature.…
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Can a Baby Be Overweight?
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy Week by Week First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Health & Wellness Morning Sickness Pregnancy Symptoms Related Topics: baby healthinfant carenewborn wellnessparenting tipspediatric advicepregnancy insightsweight gain
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The Day I Saw a Toddler Rescued from Drowning
Get Pregnant Fast That afternoon, I truly grasped the importance of knowing infant CPR. I had always heard expectant parents being advised to take various classes—childbirth education, infant care, breastfeeding, and CPR. Still, with so much on their plates, many skip over first aid courses. I used to think they weren’t essential—until the day I…
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Summer Safety Checklist for Your Little One
Get Pregnant Fast Before you head out to enjoy the sunny weather with your baby, it’s essential to go through this handy checklist to ensure everyone stays safe during the summer months. Seek Shade: Keep babies under six months out of direct sunlight entirely, while older kids should also minimize sun exposure. Use hats with…
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Understanding Hives in Infants
Get Pregnant Fast If your little one is experiencing red, itchy bumps on their skin, it may be an indication of hives. These raised welts can vary in size, from small like a pencil eraser to larger than your hand, and sometimes cluster together in groups. While hives are often associated with allergic reactions, Katherine…
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What is the Newborn Scrunch?
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever noticed how newborns often curl up into adorable little balls during their first weeks of life? This charming behavior is known as the newborn scrunch. According to pediatrician Dr. Mia Thompson, this posture is deeply rooted in their time spent in the womb. “Newborns typically arrive with their bodies…
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3 Surprising Changes in Breastfeeding I Never Saw Coming
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding has truly been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my journey into motherhood, but it’s also brought along some unexpected twists. My little one has thrived, I’ve shed some of the baby weight, and I even got a little boost in the cleavage department—who knew? Yet, nursing my baby at…
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Meet the Star of Johnson’s Baby Bath Wash Commercial: Little Maya
Get Pregnant Fast It takes just a mere 30 seconds to see why Maya Thompson has become such a sensation. At only three months old, she’s the adorable face of Johnson’s baby wash, and her charming slow-motion commercial is sure to make you crave a bubble bath. Maya is one of two little ones featured…
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Is Your Baby’s Gear Causing Flat Spots on Their Head?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! Let’s talk about something that might be on your mind—those flat spots that can appear on your baby’s head. You know, babies come in all shapes and sizes, and their heads can look a bit wonky right after birth—like that famous conehead photo we all chuckle at. But…