pregnancy and newborns
Another crying marathon: Could your baby have colic?
My baby cries inconsolably for at least three hours straight every night and nothing I do seems to help. Is this colic? If so, how do I deal with it?Read more: Another crying marathon: Could your baby have colic?
Should I give my baby a pacifier?
My baby wants to go on sucking even after a feeding, and he screams if I don’t give him what he wants. I’ve thought about resorting to a pacifier, but I get conflicting opinions on this subject from family and friends. One breastfeeding mom I know says that pacifiers are an abomination. What do you think?Infant on the loose: Tips on childproofing your home
Our toddler is highly energetic, extremely curious and unbelievably mobile. I’m wearing myself out just chasing her from room to room, trying to keep her from hurting herself. Can you give me some basic tips and pointers for “child-proofing” my house?Read more: Infant on the loose: Tips on childproofing your home
Should baby sleep in your bed?
A friend of mine believes that it’s beneficial for mom, dad and baby to sleep together. She even claims that it can prevent sudden infant death syndrome and provide other health benefits. What’s your opinion of the “family bed?”Is it time to try for another child?: Determining ideal spacing between children
Our first child isn't a year old yet, but we're already thinking about having another baby. Do you have any thoughts on the spacing of children? Are kids happier when they're closer in age, or is it better to plan them further apart?Read more: Is it time to try for another child?: Determining ideal spacing between children
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