Post by Mary FischerNot sure what to do with your unwanted bodily fluids? Then you have to hear this idea. Why not go ahead and design a pair of baby booties made from breast milk in lieu of dumping it out in the sink?Yes, someone really did this. B…
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Post by Nicole Fabian-WeberSo, apparently wet nurses are on the rise. For those of you unaware of what a wet nurse does, here's a quick job description: They're a person who breastfeeds your baby. Obviously, wet nurses, like anything related to breas…
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Post by Mary FischerApparently she wants to make sure her new little family isn't apart for one single second, because Kim Kardashian is taking her baby on tour with Kanye West instead of sitting at home alone and adjusting to life as a mom all by he…
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Post by Jeanne SagerScore one for breastfeeding moms! A photo center that refused to print a picture of a mom breastfeeding her baby because of a "nudity" policy has backed down. And it gets better! Because of the struggle Kayla Andre's husband went…
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Post by Nicole Fabian-WeberSnooki posted an adorable picture of herself and sweet baby Lorenzo recently. In it, they both look cute as can be -- Lorenzo, with his slick, little hairdo, and Snooki, no makeup.It got me thinking: I never wear makeup wh…
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Post by Lindsay ManneringWhat's better than a baby hysterically laughing at her daddy? How about a gaggle of babies hysterically laughing at their daddy? An adorable family with quadruplet daughters shared a heart-melting video of all four girls goin…
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Post by Mary FischerCommuters who were waiting to catch the SEPTA at a train station in West Philadelphia witnessed a terrifying sight yesterday when they saw a baby stroller fall onto the tracks after rolling off the platform.Yep -- this really ha…
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Post by Jeanne SagerPoor Shakira! The judge of The Voice has only been a mom for four months, and already she's learning the lesson we all must face: you can't have it all. The new mom of little Milan has announced she's quitting her job on the popul…
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Post by Kiri BlakeleyI'm not sure what a baby breastfeeding has to do with older women dating younger men, but the idiotic dating site CougarLife.com seems to think there's a connection. The site, which hooks up older women (or "cougars") with young…
- 2 days ago, 16 May 13, 3:34pm -

Post by Kristen ChaseI've always been a firm believer that you should learn from your past mistakes, whether it's parenting, relationships, or that awful style trend you wore 15 years ago that's now back on the racks.But there's also something to he…
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Today is National Learn to Swim Day! It’s never too early to encourage water safety and introducing your child to the skills she’ll need as a swimmer. Even the youngest in your family can enjoy the cool water of a pool or lake when she’s comfor…
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It’s like something out of an old movie:  a baby stroller rolled off a subway platform in Philadelphia on Wednesday–with a baby inside and a train due in a minute or so. Fortunately, the 14-month-old child seems to be OK, with only minor injurie…
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Today is National Bike to Work Day. When I was a kid, my dad would ride his bicycle to work whenever possible–and we lived in the very crowded suburbs of New York City, about 10 miles from his office. He loved getting some healthy exercise before w…
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With spring weather comes even more chances for kids to play outside–which is great. But when everyone needs to stay inside because of a spring rainshower or the baby’s naptime, every parent needs a few quiet indoor activities to fall back on. Wh…
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On my first visit with the obstetrician when I was expecting my youngest, I was taken aback when he informed me that due to my “advanced age” I’d be lining up for an extra series of tests during the pregnancy. I was 36. I certainly didn’t fee…
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Some women sail through pregnancy with barely a hint of morning sickness. Others are sick all day long, the whole pregnancy long. Most of us first heard of the condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) when it was revealed that Princess Kate is af…
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I know how it is to be so wrapped up in taking care of your house, your children, your job and your spouse that you barely have time to run to the bathroom, let alone do all the things you need to do to take good care of yourself. But we moms need to…
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Let’s celebrate National Police Week with a junior version of a police cruiser that any toddler will love to drive! Little Tikes has re-imagined its trademark Cozy Coupe as a police car! There’s a handle on the back for grown-ups to push the cars…
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Today is Chicken Dance Day! I don’t know if it’s an East Coast thing or what, but the Chicken Dance is a huge hit among adults and kids alike at family reunions, weddings, carnivals and grade-school events. Dancing is a great way for the whole fa…
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I spent some quiet time on Mother’s Day devouring a book about how a woman who never expected to have children became a mom. This was not the result of some medical miracle, and the book was a good reminder that not all of us become moms in the del…
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I am raising a child with fetal alcohol syndrome.  Most people I speak with, including professionals and teachers do not understand it.  Most of the people in my life had no idea what fetal alcohol syndrome actually was, until they learned from bei…
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My four year old was trying to climb onto the trampoline, but her brothers didn’t follow the rule we have that states that if someone wants on or off the trampoline, everyone freezes. So, she fell before she even made it onto the edge.  Her brothe…
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Inside Science reported this month that that same protein that was found in breast milk that was shown to kill off tumor cells has the potential to be used to fight MRSA.  The protein complex called HAMLET (Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to T…
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When babies get colic, parents are often told to give simethicone drops. This is a gas reliever. Simethicone is a relatively safe drug that has no known side effects when used as directed unless the infant is allergic, but those little drops come…
- 18 days ago, 30 Apr 13, 2:38pm -

When my obstetrician was trying to convince me to circumcise my son, he told me that he wouldn’t feel a thing.  He told me that they numbed the area and it would be a pain-free experience. I wasn’t there, so I don’t know how pain-free my own s…
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In my life, I know some phenomenal mothers. The majority of the moms I know, however, started their infants on baby food alarmingly too soon. These wonderful mamas in my life are not alone though. Despite the AAP recommendation that parents and c…
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Breastfeeding in comfort will require a proper latch. A good latch can seem impossible for some new mothers. When I was initially nursing my newborn son, I didn’t realize what a proper latch looked like. Thankfully, I had a lactation consultant tha…
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Last year, University of Cincinnati research indicated that college-educated mothers were less likely to have their children vaccinated than their less educated counterparts. It was speculated that the more educated a mother was, the easier it might…
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Potential Trigger Warning: Though it is from a clinical stance, this post will discuss the topic of stillbirth.   I was told during pregnancy that I should not sleep on my back. If you have been or currently are pregnant, you probably have been told…
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GUEST POST BY: Maria Bangs  Sometimes people ask me how I came about the decision not to spank my son. Most people listen respectfully while I explain how 93% of the science agrees that spanking children does more harm than good. They nod when I te…
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My 5-year-old daughter and I were...
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Sopora Unveils a PERFECT Crib Mattress Las Vegas: Sopora Sleep Products, Inc., a division of Muniré Furniture, unveiled a groundbreaking new product at the ABC Expo in LasVegas. “Products come along every so often that revolutionize an industry, t…
- 15 Aug 12, 8:50pm -

Brought to you by, Prince Lionheart With a name like Prince Lionheart, imaginative adventures always await. The wildly popular wheelyBUGs® have been a favorite Prince Lionheart ride-on toy for years. And now they have a new friend, Yetitoy. The new…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediat…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2012 — Newly updated BRITAX G3 Convertible Car Seats will be on every new parent’s must-have list when they appear in stores this July.   BRITAX G3 convertibles offer visible and clearly labeled safety and convenience f…
- 4 Jun 12, 5:12pm -

Prince Lionheart has been manufacturing baby products in California since 1973. Michael and Kelly McConnell, brother/sister team at the helm of Prince Lionheart, proudly say, “Our product line was born out of our grandparents’ garage. We outgrew…
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Bassinets Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop…
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BRITAX gives baby carriers, infant car seats and G3 car seat to audience — CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 11, 2012 — The annual The Ellen DeGeneres Show Mother’s day extravaganza featured the best of the best in baby gear, including BRITAX car seats and…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2012 —The BRITAX B-AGILE stroller (http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-agile) will be available this month and the B-SAFE infant car seat (http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/b-safe) will be available in June with new colors…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 24, 2012 —Adding to its versatile stroller line, BRITAX announced today the B-AGILE DOUBLE STROLLER http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-agile-double, the company’s first stroller to offer side-by-side seats.  The light-we…
- 24 Apr 12, 4:45pm -

The  B-Ready stroller from Britax is a versatile, modular stroller that can convert from a travel system to a single or in-line double stroller. With 14 different configurations the B-Ready stroller is adaptable to fit your needs. Featuring a revers…
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Hi Baby’s First Year readers! It’s been a quiet few weeks around these parts as Babble was being redesigned. If you’re joining us on an RSS feed, Google Reader or through the main Baby’s First Year page, you might not yet have seen the brand…
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My daughter is 4 and a half months old so she can’t be teething, right? Sure, she drools like a mastiff and sticks her fingers in her mouth all the time but hey! She’s a baby! They’re drooly finger suckers. No reason to think anything was up. U…
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Fern has been crawling for the past month-and-a-half  and it has obviously opened up a whole new batch of challenges for us. In addition to realizing how “un-baby-proofed” our house actually was and all the accompanying bumps and bruises there…
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Tonight I went out on a date. With myself. I saw a broadway show, drank wine, and walked home through the beautiful city all on my own. And you know what? It was a perfect evening. It would have been great if I had spent this night with my husband, b…
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I cannot believe that my child is now officially six months old. Half way to a year, nearly crawling, babbling all the live long day. My baby is just not so baby-ish anymore. I can see more and more of the little boy and less and less of my tiny infa…
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I know no one really decides to have a baby so they can dress them up, but I would be lying if I said that isn’t a small part of the fun. Baby clothes are inherently adorable and there’s something so very fun about holiday outfits, especially the…
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There’s a lot of discussion about dressing after pregnancy. There’s that horrible period where you have to keep wearing maternity clothes even though you’re so sick of all of them that you’d happily set them on fire. Then there’s the transi…
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My kids are pretty accustomed to going on road trips. We travel fairly frequently, and just recently got back from an epic 18 hour road trip from Indiana to Florida. Yeah, that one was a doozie. And while we don’t go on epic trips like that often,…
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Right before I gave birth to Avery my biggest fear was that I wasn’t going to have time for Harlan anymore. She was no longer going to be an only child or the center of my attention like she was used to. Once Avery was born, she required most of my…
- 13 Nov 12, 2:38am -

People always say to “write what you know” and being a wardrobe stylist, I guess I have to say that I know clothes and style. Last month I did a couple of baby style posts (more to come!) and they were a hit, so I guess the advice is true. This…
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