Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List
by Karen on 9/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Nursing isn’t easy for everyone. That became apparent to me when I attended my first La Leche League (LLL) meeting when I was 9 months pregnant. I’m so glad I got clued in by some very honest women in the group before I gave birth. After my son Birch’s birth, I went back to a [...]
Mini or Apartment sized cribs for small apartments
by Karen on 7/13/11 | 7 Comment(s)
The DaVinci Annabelle is another option and people love the small crib, but don’t like the flimsy mattress. (Around $189). We loved our Arms Reach CoSleeper. It is especially great for newborns and if you want to have your baby near your own bed. It has a lot of storage both below the bassinet and [...]
Too much milk while breastfeeding
by Karen on 7/12/11 | 2 Comment(s)
This is a repost – I’m posting it again because so many readers said they found it helpful. I hope one of you find it useful too. 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 [...]
Giving Birth: Who Takes Care of Your Older Child?
by Serena on 7/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Most of us don’t live near family, so what do you do when you give birth and have an older child at home that needs to be watched? I wondered that when we were faced with that question. I knew my MIL would not come down to help out in the middle of the night, [...]
Which birth control now?
by Karen on 7/04/11 | 2 Comment(s)
My first visit to the OB/GYN after I gave birth was so anticlimatic. I wanted to talk about the labor and all its details, but my OB/GYN was only interested in asking “what are you going to use for birth control?” I had been out of the market for birth control for so long that [...]
Calling All Pregnant Women: Birth Day Presence Hosts You
by Karen on 6/23/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Being pregnant is one of the most eventful times of your life- your body hasn’t gone through this many changes since adolescence! As you get ready to embark on this new phase of life with baby, it’s helpful to learn about the great support systems available to you. Birth Day Presence has managed to corral [...]
Brooklyn babywearing meeting coming up
by Karen on 6/15/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This free workshop by Slings in the City is a great way to learn all about the different carriers, how to tell if a carrier is safe and correct positioning for newborn through toddler. The Brooklyn Slings in the City co-leader will have lots of carriers for you to try on or you can bring [...]
Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn
by Karen on 5/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Every couple of months, Chana of Babybites Brooklyn invites me to do this talk for Expectant Parents and we have so much fun doing it with Jada of Birth Day Presence. Chana told me it’s almost sold out, so if you want to come you might sign up soon. Here’s the info from Babybites Brooklyn: [...]
Making Cloth Diapering “Doable”
by Karen on 5/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you think that “doing cloth diapers” is a real hassle in an urban setting like Brooklyn, think again. Not only does Brooklyn have a well-run cloth diapering service but also an online retailer for cloth diapering and accessories called Doable Diapers. Brooklyn mom, Andrea, started Doable Diapers in 2010 after using cloth diapers with [...]
My favorite movement class for babies
by Karen on 5/13/11 | 13 Comment(s)
Whenever I do one of my “Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn” talks, the expectant parents inevitably want to know: “How do I meet other parents?” It’s a great question. My answer goes something like this: Find a mom or dad’s group for your neighborhood by joining your neighborhood Yahoo Group Take a class- a good [...]
Favorite Local Resources For Pregnancy
by Karen on 5/06/11 | 8 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 [...]
Pumping: when, how and why
by Karen on 4/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I remember when my sister first pulled out her backpack-style breastpump, strapped on her bustier and the pump cups and turned the machine on- all while she was giving me some sisterly advice. To her, it was like nothing was going on…to me, it was like: Woah! what are all those tubes and how is [...]
Tribeca Parenting adds courses with free trial
by Karen on 4/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With Tribeca Pediatric’s expansion into Fort Greene, Tribeca Parenting has been able to expand its workshops and classes. They are now offering baby wearing classes taught by the baby gear gurus (Jamie Grayson and Jennifer Link) who spoke at our Baby Expo. These baby gear experts are especially good as they offer information on baby [...]
Free Brooklyn Babywearing Workshop
by Karen on 4/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This free workshop by Slings in the City is a great way to learn all about the different carriers, how to tell if a carrier is safe and correct positioning for newborn through toddler. The Brooklyn Slings in the City co-leader will have lots of carriers for you to try on or you can bring [...]
What Does Asthma Look Like?
by Karen on 3/30/11 | 2 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 [...]
Your baby naming style- which one are you?
by Karen on 3/30/11 | 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 [...]
Genes for Pre-eclampsia found
by Karen on 3/23/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Reported just a few hours ago by the BBC: “Scientists say they have identified genetic errors that appear to increase a pregnant woman’s chance of getting the potentially life-threatening condition called pre-eclampsia. Around four in every 100 women develops this problem of high blood pressure and leaky kidneys during pregnancy. Now researchers have found faulty [...]
Healthcare for Uninsured: NY has options
by Jimmy on 3/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There are thousands of working, uninsured adults in New York. Some of them have families. Chances are good that you know someone in this category: the guy delivering your pad thai, a friend, your nanny or maybe….you. Running around without insurance can be scary, especially if you get sick or have a major medical incident. [...]
Sleep- how to help your baby get the sleep she needs
by Karen on 3/09/11 | 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 [...]
Guess how many of us are still giving OTC cough/cold meds?
by Jill on 2/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
In 2008, when the FDA issued its warning that we shouldn’t give children under 2 OTC cough or cold remedies, I dutifully tossed my infant versions of said medicines. We didn’t use them much, but I liked having them if I needed them and nothing soothes this worrying mother like a teaspoon of cough syrup [...]
Postpartum Depression Resources- Brooklyn and National
by Tonya on 2/24/11 | 6 Comment(s)
Postpartum depression is traumatic. It’s even worse when you’re unable to find any help. You can get PPD soon after your baby is born or months and months later. A couple of friends didn’t get it until 6 months post-birth and often women don’t get it until after a couple of months post-birth. That means [...]
Famous Ina May to come for big evening in Brooklyn
by Karen on 2/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
I remember purchasing a lot of books when I was pregnant. That’s what I do. When I’m in a new situation I read my way through it- and one of those books I read through my pregnancy was Ina May Gaskin’s famous book, Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Ina May is probably the most famous [...]
When you are hiring a nanny……
by Karen on 2/17/11 | 11 Comment(s)
We’ve had part-time nannies ever since our son Birch was born 4.5 years ago. The hours have varied from 11 hours a week up to 24 now (hello Brooklyn Baby Expo that is slowly killing me!) Along the way, I have learned some valuable lessons that I thought I might share. I’m sure some of [...]
Moms Groups debut- working moms, toddler and new moms
by Karen on 1/19/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you’re a mom in Brooklyn, chances are that you know about BabyBites Brooklyn and their seminars, lunches and workshops. People often think of the events as being only for new moms, but that’s not the case -they have potty training seminars, holiday parties…and now they are doing facilitated moms groups for 2nd time moms, [...]
Changes for Gordon and Glaser Pediatricians
by Karen on 1/06/11 | 1 Comment(s)
There’s been a lot of talk on the parenting listserves about Dr. Philippa Gordon and Dr. Amy Glaser splitting up their practice and going their separate ways. Current clients of the practice are being asked to choose their doctor. We got an email from their office, giving us the new contact information for both pediatricians. [...]
