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A Simple Guide For Burping Your Baby

Feeding a baby for the first time is an exciting experience for any new parent. It can moreover be a slight nerve-racking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. So here’s a quick point to one valuable aspect of feeding – burping.
Burping helps to get rid of several of the air that babies tend [...]

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Mom and Baby: Strollers

Mom and Baby: Strollers
A walk around the block is just what a new mom often needs to feel re-energized. Plus, it gives your baby a chance to feel, see and smell the wider world. You’ll have a wide variety of strollers to choose from, including models designed for jogging and convertible designs that can be [...]

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Mom and Baby: Books

Invest in one comprehensive book in each of these three areas: pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting. Too much information can be daunting, especially for a new parent, so choose titles that offer an easy-to-use format (such as question-and-answer chapters, a detailed index or numerous illustrations).
For your baby, also purchase a few colorful board books that present [...]

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Mom and Baby: Co-Sleepers

Studies suggest that an infant who shares a bed with his or her mother is more likely to have an easier time sleeping. Placed next to (and at the same level as) your bed, a co-sleeper puts your child within arms’ reach for feedings in the wee hours of the morning. Your baby will benefit [...]

Mom and Baby: Blankets

Mom and Baby: Blankets
Few sights are as sweet as a sleeping infant cuddled in a soft, warm blanket. Have a good supply on hand — at least a half dozen – because you’ll find many other uses for baby blankets (such as a fun game of peekaboo). Choose several types of blankets so your baby [...]

Mom and Baby – Car Seats

Every state requires infants in automobiles to ride in government-approved car seats. In fact, you’ll need a car seat within days of the birth, for that momentous ride home from the birth center or hospital. Your child should always ride in the back seat and, until his or her first birthday, always ride facing backward.
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Maternity Clothes

Maternity Clothes
Comfort should take precedence over fashion, although, fortunately, maternity clothes have come a long way in the style department. Look for attractive, easy-care clothing that can accommodate your expanding figure without feeling restrictive. Plan around a basic color scheme (black, gray or beige, for example), so you can mix and match items to keep [...]

Mom and Baby Basics

Your world is about to change in countless, wonderful ways with the arrival of your baby. This new era in your life comes with specialized “to do” and “to buy” lists — but neither is necessarily long or expensive. In fact, the most important things you can give your child are love, time and patience [...]