Carriers vs. Strollers
by Karen on 3/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The New York Times goes on a “babywearing” trip to 2 of the biggest babywearing stores of NY and Brooklyn: Boing and Metro Minis. They report that, for a lot of these parents, the “last decade’s coveted Bugaboo or Maclaren stroller has been largely supplanted by baby carriers.” Has babywearing become fashionable? That’s what the [...]
Top 21 Baby Stores in America for 2010
by Karen on 3/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s a bit disappointing that only 2 New York stores made the “Top 21 Baby Stores” by Baby Bargains this year. Second city Chicago has 2 stores on the list and the much smaller city of Boston has 2 also. So, here are a few more NY stores that could be on that list: (They [...]
Study about SIDS finds some new information
by Jill on 2/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We have all done it, especially with our newborns: continually check on our sleeping baby to make sure he’s still breathing. Thoughts about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) contribute to any anxiety. SIDS is defined as an unexplainable death of an infant less than one year old. The randomness of SIDS is part of what [...]
Germs, visitors and going outside with new babies
by Karen on 2/25/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Germs, Visitors and Going Outside
by Dr. Hugh Gilgoff
Who’s Allowed Near the Baby?
The birth of your baby is a time of utter joy and celebration. Friends, family, and even complete strangers on the street want to see and even touch your beautiful little one. The problem is that your baby does not yet have [...]
Your baby naming style- which one are you?
by Karen on 2/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I am a sucker for quizzes- and this one on the bump got me. Fill out a quick quiz on their site to find out what your baby naming style is. Though I am done having children (sigh…blubber), I thought this was fun to do. I found the first girl’s name they suggested was one [...]
Weaning a Toddler
by Karen on 2/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The End of Breastfeeding: How Weaning Happens
by Megan Davidson
Last month a mom on a local list serve asked for help with weaning her toddler. I wrote a response for her that she told me was really useful for her and I thought I would offer a longer version of that for A Child Grows in [...]
Giveaway: Photograpy Session for your valentines
by Karen on 1/31/10 | 112 Comment(s)
Valentines Day is coming up! Are you searching for the perfect gift? Something meaningful, beautiful and lasting? Well, we have a chance for you to win the most perfect Valentines gift of all- and you can give it to your sweetie, your parents and yourself! Have a professional portrait taken of your family, child or [...]
Ban on liquids and solids in delivery room to be lifted?
by Karen on 1/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Were you told not to drink or eat during labor? And, did it make you want to scream: “give me that _____ now!” It was like running a marathon with no food or water.
That might be changing in the delivery room. A recent small study found that there weren’t any risks to consuming liquids or [...]
Best sites for baby wearing and carrier reviews
by Karen on 1/26/10 | 3 Comment(s)
As I was sorting through my collection of slings the other night, desperately searching for the right one for a friend’s newborn and I thought this has to be easier! Someone, somewhere must have written about all the carriers, when to use them and HOW to use them. I couldn’t remember which sling was best [...]
The snotsucker (or nose hose, if you prefer)
by Karen on 1/25/10 | 4 Comment(s)
I have never been a fan of the word snot, so the slogan of Nosefrida’s nasal aspirator, “the snotsucker” does not appeal to me…at all. However, the whole idea does. Extract the mucus from your miserable infant’s nose without frustration? Sounds good to me. I just have to refer to it as the “nose hose”.
If [...]
Our favorite lactation consultants in Brooklyn
by Karen on 1/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
My good friend (CONGRATULATIONS R!) just had her baby last week. She called me desperate for a Lactation Consultant’s phone number. Since our Directory is not quite finished (cross your fingers for this week!), she couldn’t find a list of LCs. So, here is my list of favorite Lactation Consultants and their reviews to R [...]
Recall: Cribs sold at K-Mart, Sears and Wal-Mart
by Karen on 1/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’m sorry to report that there is another recall on cribs, this time it is for cribs sold at K-Mart, Sears, and Wal-Mart between January 2005 through December 2009. The recall is for drop-side and non-drop side cribs. They are a strangulation hazard to babies, resulting in one tragic death and ten injuries. This recall [...]
Recalls: Vicks and infant car seats
by Karen on 12/21/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Here we are again, more recalls and more victims. The infant car carriers are very troublesome: the handle you use to transport your baby safely is the very thing that can come off. We are talking infants falling! Yes, those newborns with the most vulnerable skulls. Shame on Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Disney: [...]
Sleep- What it is all about
by Karen on 11/15/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Soho Parenting has a solid reputation for helping parents with sleep issues. They have been around for a long time and they have some great advice for us parents!
Sleep- by Soho Parenting
It seems when it comes to babies and sleep the discussion is as heated as the Democrats vs. the Republicans. Your baby’s sleep should [...]
Advice For Pregnant Women (and not so pregnant ones)
by Karen on 6/23/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Since I am going to speak to expectant parents tonight, (through Babybites.com) being pregnant has been on my mind. I remember how exciting and unnerving the whole experience was. It was the first time I didn’t know my body. As I write this, I am sitting in my workout clothes with no actual plan [...]
New Guide from Home Births to Hospitals: Better Birth
by Karen on 6/15/09 | 0 Comment(s)
When you are expecting, you are totally overwhelmed about all the pregnancy books out there. Who to read, which ones are “your style?” Megan, who is a well-respected doula and Expert on this blog, reviews a new book called : Better Birth: The Ultimate Guide to Childbirth from Home Births to Hospitals. I was [...]
Too much milk while breastfeeding
by Karen on 6/12/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Both times I breastfed, I had major oversupply issues. I’m sure some of you are saying, “So what? Better to have too much milk than too little!”
Let me tell you that since I have had too little milk too – both problems stink.
Recently though, it occurred to me that I should write down what worked [...]
Baby Bites While Breastfeeding
by Karen on 5/21/09 | 1 Comment(s)
So, now that I have experienced being bitten by TWO children, (numerous times!), while breastfeeding, I decided it is time to address the subject.
Let’s be honest, when your baby bites you while nursing, it leaves you feeling mad and vulnerable. After all, your breast is one of the most sensitive parts of your body. If [...]
The Case Against Dr. Sears
by Karen on 4/13/09 | 9 Comment(s)
It’s hard to ignore Dr. Sears. His son’s book, The Vaccine Book is very popular and discussed in my circle of parents. He has a wide presence on the internet. He has created the entire movement of attachment parenting. His beliefs have encouraged the use of “wearing your baby”, a popular practice that [...]
What Does Asthma Look Like?
by Karen on 3/23/09 | 1 Comment(s)
I have asthma. Papa Tree has asthma. Usually it just occurs when we exercise- which means we haven’t had any asthma problems for the last 2 years! (that’s another story!) However, Willow had some wheezing episodes this winter. We have wondered if it might be the first sign of asthma. Dr. Gilgoff has some good [...]
How To Prevent Scalding
by Karen on 3/19/09 | 1 Comment(s)
I loooove hot showers, especially after a long night. I didn’t think how my love of hot water might present a danger to our kids. Scalding from tap water is the second most common cause of severe burn injuries among people of all ages. I guess it’s time to babyproof one more thing……(grrrr). [...]
Favorite Local Resources For Pregnancy
by Karen on 3/13/09 | 7 Comment(s)
I got this post from Megan Davidson , one of our Blog Experts, in my email box this week. I am thrilled that she wanted to share her favorite resources. Megan is one of those people who stockpile information and resources. Whenever she goes to a birth with a new OB, she updates me with [...]
A Brooklyn Midwife
by Karen on 3/06/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Megan Davidson, a labor and postpartum doula, has been lucky enough to see a lot of births. That means she has seen many doctors and midwifes in action. As an Expert on this blog, she has written about baby wearing, cloth diapering and nursing. She is starting a short series on this blog to introduce [...]
Drinking Beer and Nursing: Is it Okay?
by Karen on 2/17/09 | 4 Comment(s)
How many times have you heard, “Have a beer while you nurse. It will relax you and help you make more milk.”?
Megan Davidson examines this advice: is it really true???
Beer for Nursing Mothers
by Megan Davidson
As a mom of two boys who each breastfeed for over a year, I am certainly not opposed to drinking [...]
Problems in Nursing
by Karen on 1/19/09 | 2 Comment(s)
I have personally been to Soho Parenting three times: twice for sleep help for Birch and once for a CPR class. I loved the calm office and the sleep help they gave us worked like a charm. (You can see my review here). Jean and Lisa founded Soho Parenting together and now we are [...]
