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Infant Signs of Readiness to Feed Many new parents expect their baby to cry when she is hungry. Few realize that crying is actually a late sign of readiness to feed. If you wait until your baby is crying loudly before you prepare to nurse her, both she and you may experience unnecessary frustration if you are unable to satisfy her need fast enough. Worse yet, some babies become exhausted from crying too long and end up nursing poorly by the time they are brought to the breast....

Kids sports are a ritual played out in millions of households across the States every weekend. Mom, Dad, the kids and maybe a grandparent or an aunt or uncle or two, all pile into the minivan and head on over to the local sporting fields for a fun day of soccer, baseball or another kids’ sport of choice. Played in hot or cold temperatures, sunny days or rainy ones, the commitment to the games by the participants (or at least their parents) rivals that of the U....

With the widespread use of the term ‘narcissist’, it can be easy for parents and children to misunderstand what it really means. How do you know if you were raised by narcissistic parents? And are you a narcissistic parent yourself? This article provides a clear definition of narcissistic parenting, its signs, diagnosis, common traits, and actions. It explains the effects this neglectful parenting style has on children and advice on how to care for your mental health if you were raised by narcissistic parents....

Ashley is derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (forest glade). It originally referred to a meadow where ash trees were found, and then became an English family name. How Popular Is the Name Ashley? Ashley was among the top 10 names for girls in America for over twenty years, from 1983 until 2005, peaking at No. 1 in 1991 and 1992. In the first half of the twentieth century, Ashley was more commonly used as a masculine name....

If you are the parent of an infant, you probably know how stressful the whole experience can be, and how quick you may be to second-guess every little thing about your newborn’s behavior. Why did my baby startle like that? Are babies supposed to make so many strange sounds? Is that just a sniffle…or something else? And what about baby hiccups? Babies tend to hiccup very frequently, many times a day....

Materials 18-by-36-inch piece of felt Plastic clothes hanger Craft glue or glue gun Heavy books Fabric scraps in various colors Glitter glue, buttons, lace, and so on Directions

More Harm than Good? If you’ve been under the impression that a multivitamin is the answer to your health concerns all packed into one powerful little pill, you’re certainly not alone. For years, swarms of adults religiously took their daily multi as an answer to any diet deficiencies. But two recent studies refute that notion according to Prevention.com. The first, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, discovered that multivitamins play no role in cancer and heart disease prevention in most advanced populations....

Fisher Price - Interactive Learnin’ Lights Dance Mat He’ll be dancin’, yeah! It’s like having a learning disco in your living room. Babies and toddlers can learn songs, music, their ABCs, phrases, colors, numbers, dance moves, and more. Good for: Ages 12 months and up. Little Tikes® 2-in-1 Food Truck Kitchen This toy food truck should have been around years ago! We definitely would have had one when we were growing up....

20 to 30 minutes Materials White paperBlindfoldPaintbrushTempera paint Directions Extensions Do the same project using crayons or felt pens with the paper.Draw the same picture with eyes open and with the blindfold on and talk about the differences in the process.Challenge each other to draw a particular item with the eyes covered.

Breasts Your breasts are definitely not the same as they were before you became pregnant. They are still much larger. If you plan to breast-feed, your breasts will stay enlarged for as long as you continue to nurse. Within three days after delivery, they will fill with milk and become hard, heavy, full, and maybe uncomfortable. This is the time to make sure you have a comfortable, supportive nursing bra. Your breast discomfort will be eased each time the baby sucks at the breast and relieves the pressure....

As you embark on your breastfeeding journey, you might want to know if you can go back to using your go-to prescription and over-the-counter remedies for acne, sun protection, skin spots, and more. The answers to these questions aren’t totally clear cut, because (as mentioned) not all skincare ingredients have been tested in breastfeeding populations. There are some basic facts to know about how skincare products can affect breastfeeding. Here, we explore which ingredients it’s probably best to steer clear of and which formulas are most likely safe to use when breastfeeding....

On a camping trip, kids need extra supervision around campfires, grills, fishing hooks, matches, knives, hatchets, and other camping equipment. They also need to be watched near lakes, rivers, or streams close to your campsite. (For tips on water safety, see Is My Child Ready for Swimming Lessons?, and Swimming Rules. For advice on protecting kids from the sun, see Sun Safety for Children.) What to Take on a Hike Even parents of infants can go hiking—babies in back carriers are a familiar site on hiking trails these days....

There are fewer restrictions on which foods infants can now eat, including that most babies don’t have to avoid foods that were previously off-limits as first foods (including allergy foods such as peanuts and eggs) when they start solids at around 6 months old. But there still are a few important rules for feeding babies, including: Avoid fruit juice: Even 100% pasteurized fruit juice should not be offered until after one year, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics....

One question many new parents have is whether they can take cold medicine while breastfeeding. “Luckily, there are many different over-the-counter cold [OTC] medicines that nursing parents can take safely,” says Dominique Gallo, IBCLC, a lactation consultant at The Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington in Washington, DC. “In fact, pediatricians will prescribe many of them to the child to be taken directly if needed.” Here is what you need to know about treating a cold while breastfeeding, including which medications are safest and best for maintaining your milk supply....

Luckily, getting manicures (and pedicures) is generally safe while pregnant. However, there are safety precautions to take to keep you and your baby safe when getting a manicure during pregnancy. “It’s very important for the pregnant mom to visit a non-toxic nail salon where there is less exposure to toxic chemicals and where the specialists are also gentle and the studio is vigilant about cleanliness,” explains nail care expert Amy Ling Lin, CEO and founder of Sundays, a wellness-focused nail care brand and nail studio located in New York City....