Does your baby HATE the car seat? Mine always has too. Driving anywhere was absolutely miserable for a lonnnng time. So if you’re also in the “Baby cries every time we are in the car” club, I’m so sorry. It’s the worst. On the bright side, my own misery has given me some tips to…
We all know that baby stuff isn’t cheap. Cribs, strollers, baby clothes, diapers (all the diapers)… Is it any surprise that the average American spends over 200,000 on their kid before their 18th birthday? As a new or expecting parent, you know how critical Black Friday is. It’s he sales event that can either leave…
The CDC estimates that as many as 12.5% of children suffer from hearing loss from excessive noise. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s a startling statistic. Most of the time, hearing loss is a gradual decline that just sneaks up on us. It often begins in infancy, when baby’s ears are most…
No parent should lose sleep worrying about SIDS. Yet, a recent study indicated that newparents lose as much as 44 days of sleep during the first year of their baby’s life. I don’t know about you, but that insomnia definitely wasn’t just because of a crying baby. The thought that I could be saying goodnight…
There’s no doubt, the meet and greet with your potential pediatrician is an important appointment. During this time, you’ll be assessing everything that makes your doctor a viable candidate: his philosophies, qualifications, staff, location, and even his personality. There’s a lot of factors to consider when you’re looking for a pediatrician, so coming prepared is…
During your baby’s first year of life, you will visit the doctor’s office at least six times. In many ways, your baby’s pediatrician will become an integral part of your new parenting life. You’ll discuss your baby’s medical concerns (and there will be concerns), you’ll trust them with your baby’s health, and they’ll have a…