Newborn Baby Blog

Marysville, WA - Photography By Karensa

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:26:37 GMT

Photography By Karensa - Marysville, Washington Photography by Karensa in Marysville, WA is a custom photography studio serving (but not limited to) Snohomish

Phoenix, Arizona - Bright Photography

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:39:28 GMT

Check out Phoenix, Arizona - Bright Photography for affordable newborn baby photography.

Find an Arizona Baby Photographer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:31:22 GMT

Find an Arizona Baby Photographer near you in our Newborn Photographers Directory.

Find a California Baby Photographer

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:28:48 GMT

Find a California baby photographer to capture those precious and fleeting first days of life.

Find a Washington Newborn Photographer

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:10:06 GMT

Find a Washington Newborn Photographer to capture forever that very special time of life.

Arsenic in Infant Formula?

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:14:12 GMT

Don't get me wrong, I've used infant formula when I haven't had any other choice, but when I read articles like this one, it makes me thankful that most of my kids were 100% breastfed. How disturbing for all of us who have used/are using infant formula.

Make Your Own Homemade Baby Wipes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:59:13 GMT

I've almost always used commercial baby wipes for my children, until I started this website and began researching what was in them. Now I'm sold on homemade baby wipes, not only for their health value, but also for their savings!

Best Breast Pumps

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:31:59 GMT

Does every breastfeeding mother need a breastpump? No. I managed to get through my first seven kids without one. But I only had three options when I needed to go somewhere:

Take the baby with me
Get back to the baby before she needed to be fed
Have someone give her a bottle of formula

A breastpump is extremely useful when you need to be away from your baby, or to assist in increasing milk production. I became very familiar with using a breastpump when my 9th baby wasn't able to nurse. After 13 months of exclusively pumping, I recently put the pump away into storage. I'm very thankful that with it's assistance, I was able to provide my baby with the very best nutrition available. This article, written by a guest author who has extensive experience with a variety of breastpumps, details the differences between the various types of pumps.

Child Car Seat Laws for Newborns

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:26:00 GMT

Child car seat laws are beneficial to the well-being and safety of our newborns, but understanding and properly implementing them can be confusing. Let us help you wade through to find answers.

Pure and Simple Baby Wipes

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:13 GMT

This is my tried and true recipe for homemade baby wipes. Sometimes I might tweak it a little depending on what I have in the house. I usually eyeball

Mild, Moderate, and Severe Jaundice

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:45:30 GMT

All three of my babies were diagnosed within 1-2 days of birth. I had one each with a mild, moderate, and severe case. I think with my oldest, my mild

Baby Temperature? How You Can Tell

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:40:54 GMT

A baby fever, especially in a child younger than 3 months, can be a cause for concern. A newborn's immune system is very immature and not as able to fight off infection as it will be in a few months. It's very important to get an accurate baby temperature, so that an informed decision can be made.

Baby Eye Color - What Will It Be?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:05:05 GMT

Are you itching to know what your baby's eye color will be? Science is closing in on being able to analyze DNA to predict this. Meanwhile, there are some clues as to what you can expect...

What is Jaundice in Newborns?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:58:58 GMT

What is newborn jaundice? How can you recognize it? What are the warning signs? How is it treated? I attempt to answer all of these question and more...

Newborn Constipation Troubles

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:45:53 GMT

Grunting, straining, and crying. Is it newborn constipation? Here's what to look for, as well as 11 home remedies that may very well give your newborn baby relief.

Choosing Birth Announcements?

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:48:07 GMT

I gotta pass on this coupon code that just came across my desk. Inkgarden is offering 50% off birth announcements if you use the code: BABY50. These are not just your average Hallmark-type birth announcements either. Customized with your baby's name, date of birth and photo, these baby announcements will be keepsakes for all of your loved ones.

Newborn Baby Budget

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:50:42 GMT

While I had made available a free newborn baby budget worksheet last fall, I was unable at the time to make it accessible to anyone other than Excel owners. Today that all changed! Now there is a printable pdf budget worksheet that will help new parents plan for their bundle of joy. Check it out and let me know what you think!

Calming a Crying Newborn

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:44:42 GMT

A Review of the Method - The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp, M.D. There are times when, no matter what you do, your newborn will cry. For some babies, it's their way of life. I know moms who tell me about marathon crying sessions, and that is exhausting and heart-breaking for all parties involved. The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp, M.D., was a book that I have heard great things about for a few years now, and recently I decided to check it out.

You Can Increase Milk Supply

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:22:38 GMT

A review of The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk by Diana West and Lisa Marasco If you are looking for a way to increase milk supply for your newborn, the book, The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk is the first place I would point you to. Written by two moms who are lactation experts, this book will be valuable for anyone planning to breastfeed. This book actually made me tear up the first time I read it, because it gave me answers to questions that I had desperately been seeking and was unable to find elsewhere.

Awesomely Cute Baby Photo Ideas

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:53:09 GMT

A Review of the Book Your Baby in Pictures - The New Parents Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year by Me Ra Koh Some people just seem to naturally know how to take an awesomely cute baby photo, and others... I fall into the latter category, which is pretty tragic because I actually have a college photography minor and had 9 of my own babies on which to practice newborn photography! But all is not lost! The book, Your Baby in Pictures - The New Parents Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year by Me Ra Koh has helped me fake it and look like I actually have talent!

LEO CHI BRYAN

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:31:59 GMT

LEO CHI BRYAN

A Breast Pump Bra - Multi-Tasking at Its Best

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:52:14 GMT

Having exclusively pumped breastmilk for my youngest for her entire first year (long story, for another day), I have become well-familiar with the ins and outs (no pun intended) of pumping. For most of this year, I have attempted to make do with the balancing/propping act so that I could make good use of my time. Sometimes this worked, others times...not. Finally, I decided to try a breast pump bra to see if it really would help me do a better job of multi-tasking...

Feeding Newborns - Starting Off Right

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:17:53 GMT

There are many choices to make when it comes to feeding newborns. Here are some tips to help you choose with confidence.

Newborn Screening Questions

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:11:13 GMT

What is newborn screening? "Every infant born in the US is tested for inherited diseases. These tests are done as part of each state’s newborn screening program. Blood is collected for these tests shortly after birth. After testing is completed,the DNA from these blood samples can be used for future research studies on various diseases." - from the study, "Not Without My Permission" - University of Michigan Does the idea of your state government storing and using your newborn babys DNA (without your consent) bother you? See this article for information that all new parents should know.

9 Reasons for Newborn Baby Crying (and What to Do About It)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:10:30 GMT

Isn't it ironic that you spend the 9 months of your pregnancy yearning for that moment when you hear your baby crying, and from that moment on, you invest tremendous effort to quiet those same cries? Listening to their newborn baby crying can be very disturbing to new parents, especially when it is unclear why they are crying. Here is a list of things to check when your newborn is crying...

Grab these last-minute coupon codes for Black Friday Shopping!

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:15:59 GMT

Here are some more last minute deals you won't want to miss! Shopping here I come!

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Women who have caesareans 'risk having fatter babies'

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:10:37 GMT

In a world where it is suggested that opting for a c-section is the "safer" route to take, new evidence surfaces that it may not be the wisest plan if vaginal birth is an option.

Black Friday is a Good Day for New Moms!

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:46:06 GMT

One of my favorite "everything" stores, Wayfair, has let me in on their Black Friday/After Thanksgiving promo codes for new moms. (That just proves the point, "It's not what you know, but who you know!"

JP Lizzy Chocolate Ice
Diaper Bag Tote Set

The first deal is 30 percent off the ultra-chic JP Lizzy Diaper Bags. You won't need a promo code for this one as the prices will be reduced on the site. But don't dilly-dally, since the sale is only on from 11/25/11 until 11/28/11.

Plan Toys
Dancing Alligator

The next promo code I wanted to share is for Plan Toys. Made by "environmentally safe, responsible and sustainable methods", these sturdy rubberwood toys will last long enough to be handed down to your grandchildren. This sale does require the coupon code "plan10", and runs 11/25/11 through 12/9/11. Here is the low-down for the rest of the sales for Wayfair:

20% off retail price. Exclusive DaVinci crib & changer set for only $299 with free shipping. While supplies last. Offer good now until 12/7/11, no promo code necessary.
This one is for Wayfair's sister site, All Modern Baby, and will give you 10% off baby products when you spend $100 or more. You will need to enter the code "modernbaby10" at checkout, but be sure to do it by 12/4/11.
The last "can't miss it" deal that I need to pass along (for today) is for UPPAbaby Vista Strollers. If you've been eying one and not yet taken the plunge, here is your chance! For one week only, get 30% off! The deal starts tomorrow (11/22/11) and goes through 11/29/11... don't miss it.

UPPAbaby Vista Stroller

Gearing up for Baby Deals during the After-Thanksgiving Day Sales?

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:50:15 GMT

I've never been one of those crazy people who get up in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving in order to be the first in line for the great sales available. I'm sure there is a thrill getting trampled by crowds after having your toes half-frozen from waiting for hours outside in the dark for the store doors to open. My kind of shopping is from by comfy chair in front of the computer with a cappacino in one hand. My kind of thrill comes from finding that terrific deal without even wrestling with one sale-crazy, sleep-deprived grandmother grabbing the very last item off the shelf. If you are with me, you'll be as excited as I am to take advantage of online retailers who are providing awesome Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. The first deal I found is from Layla Grace's Boutique. Get 15% off the entire site (a few exclusions) ONLY 11/25/11 through 11/28/11. If you really want to get into the spirit of things, you could start sitting at your computer at 11:59 Thanksgiving evening so that you are the first to take advantage. (And you'd could still get to bed by 12:15!) Stay tuned for more holiday cyber-deals in the coming days...

Baby Deals You Can't Miss!

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:36:33 GMT

Did you know that Amazon.com loves new parents? And why wouldn't they? When a new parent arrives at Amazon.com, they hear a "ka-ching" in the corporate office. (OK, not really. But everyone knows that those tiny newborns can squeeze a fair amount of money out of new parents.) Anyway, Amazon is trying to make it easier on new parents and secure a repeat customer by offering a program called Amazon Mom. It is really a terrific deal that offers 20% off of diapers with membership, as well as free 2-day shipping on items, free 365 day returns, and other specials. The program is free for moms, dads, caregivers, or anyone who is responsible for caring for a baby. Do you feel their love?

The Name Game

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:51:54 GMT

If you are anything like us, we struggle with coming up with a good baby name up until the last minute. Here is a great site to help you through the challenging process of finding the perfect baby name.

Baby Names

Looking for something for baby?

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:13:52 GMT

Check out My Baby Directory for a huge listing of baby-related sites.

What are you using on your newborn's skin?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:28:25 GMT

The more I learn, the more cautious I become. Check out the headline at Forbes.com about the "most trusted brand in America":

"As Report Reveals Toxic Ingredients in Baby Shampoo, Johnson & Johnson Goes Public with Plans to Clean Up Products"

Newborn Baby Bathtime Essentials

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:03:46 GMT

What are the newborn baby bathtime essentials? An experienced mom shares her honest insights and recommendations.

Newborn Baby Sleep Aids

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:16:03 GMT

The right newborn baby sleep aids will help your child establish good sleep habits, and a good night's sleep for you BOTH.

Baby Jack.

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:30:03 GMT

Jack is now 2 years old and he gets into everything and is a cheeky boy. He was born 2 weeks early and had to go into special care as I have Type 1 diabetes.

Childhood Immunizations - What Every First Time Parent Must Know

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:12:30 GMT

Childhood immunizations are scheduled to begin shortly after a newborn draws her first breath. Responsible parenting dictates that a parent understand the risks and options for every choice they make

Immunizations and This Stupid Wesite

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:03:57 GMT

So i needed help on knowing which vaccinations to give my child and i was clueless and i only trust this website and you guys didn't give me a straight

Diaper Bag Checklist From an Experienced Mom

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:03:40 GMT

Consult this diaper bag checklist and strike a balance between being unprepared and bringing the kitchen sink.

Researching Baby Vaccinations

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:54:24 GMT

Looking for a baby vaccinations resource that you can trust to give a balanced look at this controversial subject?

Baby Roll Asleep Helped Get My Colicky Baby to Sleep

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:02:13 GMT

I had the hardest time getting my baby to fall asleep. He was extremely fussy, and my pediatrician also diagnosed him as being colicky. I would rock him,

Baby Number Nine

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:59:25 GMT

My husband's claim to fame has been that he has accurately predicted the sex of each of our unborn children...until baby number nine. We never have

Getting a Newborn to Sleep

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:15:27 GMT

Tips on getting a newborn to sleep... from parents who have really been there and done it!

Precious Newborn Poems

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:26:53 GMT

These newborn poems express in words those innermost feelings we often have in the presence of a baby...and yet struggle to effectively communicate!

Newborn Baby Care Tips and Advice for New Parents

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:17:09 GMT

Since a newborn baby doesn't come with an instruction manual, get the best baby care tips, answers, and encouragement from experienced parents of 9.

Burping Baby 101 - The Why, How, and When Your Newborn Should Be Burped

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:18:14 GMT

Burping baby, whether he is breast fed or bottle fed, is considered a "must".

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Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:42:07 GMT

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Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:40:20 GMT

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Normal Newborn Constipation or E.R. Visit?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:26:11 GMT

Grunting, straining, and in pain during bowel movement. Exhausted from crying and trying to get it out. He's in real pain and only 4 weeks old. What should

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