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Make sure that you are aware of all of the "sleep safe" measures that you can take to lower the risk of SIDS, such as removing pillows, bumpers, loose bedding etc from cribs, and placing your baby on his/her back not side or stomach to sleep.
You can read more about what researchers found here.
This slideshow has some great tips on safe sleep for babies. It could help to click through and make sure that you are checking off all of the safe sleep boxes on the list.
What measures do you take to keep your baby's sleep area safe? Have you had discussions with your child's pediatrician on this topic?View Thread




Every second of every day, your newborn and/or baby is developing. Even right down to the slightest twitch in their sleep. Researchers are saying that the twitching a baby does in his/her sleep is aiding in their development.
Have you noticed similar behavior when your baby is sleeping?
Click on the link below to read the article:
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20160802/babies-sleep-twitching-may-aid-their-developmentView Thread



Discussing your postpartum birth control options before delivery and setting in place a birth control option that is best for you right after delivery is an ideal way to prevent an accidental pregnancy or another pregnancy too soon.
Read the article below to learn more:
http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20160726/put-birth-control-in-place-right-after-childbirth
Please feel free to weigh in. What works best for you? How did you manage your birth control options after giving birth?View Thread



My wife is 5 months pregnant I need a French baby name. Please, share with us a list of French names for boy and girl both as we are impatiently looking for a nice French name for my baby. We are very excited and eagerly waiting for this newbie.View Thread




Can anyone tell me if I am correct or not? I'm going to need something to show her that it's detrimental to his health.
Thanks in advance for your help!View Thread




Can anyone tell me if I am correct or not? I'm going to need something to show her that it's detrimental to his health.
Thanks in advance for your help!View Thread




Frustrated grandma😷View Thread



That said I am moving forward with providing the best nuturing environment possible for his little life. To that end I have looked for sites that would be helpful to a single dad. BUT, I only find the "single parent/date me forums." Not interested. I am only interested in the particulars of how, what and why on child raising.
You know, which diapers, best education toys, best home surroundings, etc.
Any leads/links or ideas would be greatly appreciated. WebMD Baby is great. I work in a hospital and this site is amazing!View Thread



My wife is fed up with staying at home with our 9 month old son. She requires much assistance. (more than i think she does anyway, but i love her) so she wants to take him and live with her parents for April and May.
I will stay here working.
We also separated for 1 month back in November for me to work and them to be with her parents.
Is this going to cause any sort of abandonment issues with the child?
The mother will always be there with him as primary care giver... but its ok if the Father is absent for a month or two every now and then correct?
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Due to trauma,a helmut to regulate the temp was placed on my friend's grandson.
The MRI showed 2 brain lesions.They are already getting services to help.
There may be some learning disabilities.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.View Thread



Dr decided to switch her from Gerger gentle to the Nutramigen formula. She said it would help her gas and clear up her skin...and it has. She still has gas from time to time but it isn't nearly as bad as it was. And her skin is clear.
But her bowel movements are horrible. They are the consistancy of water and green in color. EVERY SINGLE TIME she has a bowel movement it leaks out and gets all over everything. I am having to bathe her multiple times a day from it. I am up to my ears in laundry because of it.
She doesn't seem to be in any additional discomfort from it. She doesn't have a rash and isn't dehydrated. But my question is should it be THIS bad? Her dr says those type of stools are normal. Should I try going up a diaper size in the hopes it will contain it? Should i insist the dr see her and maybe change her formula again?
She is 4 months old and has been on the formula for 9 days.
Thank youView Thread



I've taken all possible ovulation tests and my cycles are normal, and we have sex frequently. Today is D-day, but I haven't told him that I'm ovulating.
Should I still go for it and surprise him IF I am pregnant or should I tell him first? I've been wanting a baby ever since my sister had her first child 7 years ago. Please please please help me with this one?View Thread







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