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Dilemma: To Bottle Feed or Breastfeed

Expecting a baby? You must be in a state of bliss, yet confounded by multiple choices. One of the toughest decisions you will have to make: Bottle feeding or Breastfeeding?
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Pumping Breast Milk: Get The Best Of Both Worlds

You want to go back to work but would like to keep feeding baby the best food possible- breast milk. Is exclusive breastfeeding possible if you are away from baby eight hours a day? Yes, here is where pumping milk comes in.Why pump breast milk?Most...
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Bottle Feeding For Beginners

The art of bottle feeding is not very tough to master. For most mothers, it comes as naturally as (or easier than) breastfeeding. First things firstThe first step is to choose a suitable infant formula.
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Ouch! Baby's First Shots

Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses.
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Bathing Your Newborn Baby

Your newborn baby is so small and tender that giving him a bath might be a little scary. However, in spite of all your concerns, you will find that bathing the baby will soon be a fun thing for both him and you.
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Swaddling Your Baby

Your baby was safely sheltered in the cozy cocoon of your womb for nine months before being transported into the big bad world. No wonder swaddling her makes her feel 'at home'.What is swaddling?Swaddling is snugly wrapping your baby in a...
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Don't Let Your Preschooler Get You Down

Have you ever seen parents discipline their children in public? I recently saw a mother spank her child at the bank. Unfortunately, the mother was treating her little girl like a punching bag.
Nicky VanvalkenburghOctober 11, 2005

Confused by Nipple Confusion?

You need to go back to work and would like to bring on a combination of breast and bottle. But you have heard that this could lead to 'nipple confusion'. Do you need a lactation consultant?
Michelle HigginsOctober 11, 2005

Dilemma: Nappy Issues (Disposable Or Reusable)

Welcome to the crazy world of nappy changing. On an average, in Baby's first year you will be changing around 2000-5000 nappies. If you are a first time mom, you will want to get a primer on changing baby.Wondering what kind of nappies to use?
Michelle HigginsOctober 10, 2005

What's In A Name: Naming Your Baby

Does your baby really care what you call her? All she needs is milk, sleep and some comfort; and she will be fine. Is a name important? Yes, in a way it is. Let us say you randomly choose a name for baby.
Michelle HigginsOctober 10, 2005