Preparing for a New Baby
Guidance on pregnancy, what to buy before the baby comes, care concerns, baby names and how to prepare for an infant.
It's nothing new to hear about celebrities naming their babies all sorts of crazy names. (How do you think Pilot Inspektor, son of actor Jason Lee and now age 7, or 10-year-old Jermagesty Jackson,...
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To cut or not to cut -- that is the decision that many moms of newborn boys face today. Welcome to the latest "choice" that's stoking the fire of the Mommy Wars. If you thought bottle or...
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When researching our piece on "Taking Care of a Newborn," source Jennifer Walker, an Atlanta area RN BSN and co-founder of Moms on Call, shared these ten tips every parent should know - or prepare...
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Thursday, Sep 13, 2012
So you just found out you're going to be a mom. Congratulations! The excitement of sharing the news about your pregnancy is just part of this wonderful experience -- just think of all the cute gifts...
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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When researching our piece on "Taking Care of a Newborn," source Jennifer Walker, an Atlanta area RN BSN and co-founder of Moms on Call, shared these ten tips every parent should know - or prepare...
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Thursday, Sep 13, 2012
Pregnancy is without a doubt one of the most magical times a woman can experience. But for many women, particularly those in the work force, this amazing experience can also be one of the most stressful....
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Thursday, Sep 13, 2012
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There's nothing quite like learning that you're going to become a mother. Of all the titles you've held up to this point in your life -- sister, daughter, friend, co-worker -- you're about...
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Monday, Aug 06, 2012
It's easy to get excited for all the new products and clothes you'll get to buy when your new baby arrives, but we all know that the cost of "brand new" isn't always realistic. When...
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Tuesday, Jan 25, 2011
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There's nothing more intimate and bonding than breastfeeding your new baby. But whether you want to head back to work or back to bed, you'll need to wean your baby to bottle so that another caregiver...
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Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011
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"I hate the baby! Why do we have to keep the baby? You love the baby more than you love me! The baby is yucky, take her back!" Welcome to sibling rivalry. If you envisioned a big happy...
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Wednesday, Oct 03, 2012
Maternity leave can fly by so quickly, leaving moms feeling like they've only just started getting into a groove when they have to stop -- and start a whole new routine as a working parent. Not to...
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Friday, Oct 14, 2011
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Raising a child is no cheap endeavor. You're constantly budgeting for diapers, clothes, baby gear, college savings, food, childcare, enrichment classes. We don't have to tell you how long this...
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Monday, Jan 04, 2010
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Though they seem oh-so-delicate, newborn babies are actually quite sturdy. Still, you'll need to handle them properly to ensure their safety -- and your peace of mind.
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Monday, Jan 03, 2011
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It's nothing new to hear about celebrities naming their babies all sorts of crazy names. (How do you think Pilot Inspektor, son of actor Jason Lee and now age 7, or 10-year-old Jermagesty Jackson,...
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Wednesday, Mar 09, 2011
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To cut or not to cut -- that is the decision that many moms of newborn boys face today. Welcome to the latest "choice" that's stoking the fire of the Mommy Wars. If you thought bottle or...
Wednesday, Feb 06, 2013
This content is provided courtesy of USAA. As every parent knows, kids are definitely not cheap. Raising a child from birth through age 17 will cost a typical middle-income family almost $235,000, according...
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Thursday, Sep 13, 2012
Baby name options include everything from grandpa's surname to Shakespearean classics to crazy celebrity concoctions like Blue Ivy (Beyonce and Jay-Z). With so many names, there can be a lot of pressure...
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