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What’s In That Diaper Bag?

So what do you carry in that diaper bag? Any new mother might ask. Or any stranger. You know you carry this huge bag around, what’s in it? I’m doing out of curiosity! Here I come to the rescue, the secret of my diaper bag is being revealed! STUFF TO WEAR If baby takes a […]

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When A New Mom Visits An Even Newer Mom

Last night a friend of mine had a baby and we went to see her in the hospital today. My first impression: OMG she is SO small! Was my baby ever so small? I don’t remember…and yet she was even smaller. Second thing – the baby does NOTHING, she just wants to suck the breast […]

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Guest Post: Beware of Flat Head Syndrome

The “Back to Sleep” campaign launched in 1992 has resulted in a dramatic decrease in cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), reducing SIDS deaths by nearly 50%. This is an amazing statistic, but unfortunately there is another scary statistic that is related to putting babies on their backs to sleep. Although it is a […]

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Are You Pregnant Again?

I don’t know if it was the dress I was wearing but the other day 3 people asked me if I was pregnant again! Woooow! Hold on there! That was my first reaction. But my second reaction was – I must be looking fat. I have to work out! The thing about me – I’ve […]

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No Need To Clean – My Kid Will Lick The Floor

Call me psycho but I’m the type of person who always washes their hands before every meal. I never drink from anybody else’s cup or take a bite from my friends’ sandwiches. It’s because I think it’s gross. So imagine my delight when I saw my 7-month-old happily licking the floor. Not touching it with […]

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Are You Sleeping Towards The North? Beware!

I’m not sure why and how I figured that your sleeping position – mainly whether your head faces the north, south, east or west – may have some sort of impact on your life. So I did a little research and here’s what one Vasthru Sasthra Master is saying. OK, before I state what he’s […]

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Go the F**K to Sleep

“The cats nestle close to their kittens, The lambs have laid down with the sheep. You’re cozy and warm in your bed, my dear. Please go the fuck to sleep.” I must admit I was appalled when I first came across this book. I was then blissfully pregnant awaiting my little angel with great joy. […]

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Do You Travel With An Infant?

I sure do! OK, I must admit – I don’t get it when new mothers say “we’ll come visit  when we get settled down” or “we’ll go on vacation when the kids get older”. Whaaat? What is it that you can’t do on the go? I see that I am in minority when I just […]

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Take A Seat Now That You Can

It’s only been 5 months since she moved from my uterus through my vagina into the birthing pool and now she can sit! What’s next!? Crawling? This new milestone make me as happy as a clam at high tide. And I am as proud as any parent can be when their little one masters such […]

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“She’s Better Off In Her Crib”

“She’s better off in her crib for the night’ – someone told me. Or is she? Here are a few benefits of co-sleeping you can find with a very simple google search: Ease of breastfeeding: One study found that bed sharing infants breastfeed about twice as often as regular solitary sleepers, with the total duration of […]

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How Long Does It Take To Adjust To Motherhood?

It takes 4 months and 23 days to adjust to motherhood, a recent study  commissioned by the baby brand Munchkin says. Claire Rayner, spokeswoman for Munchkin said, “Becoming a mum for the first time leads to a flurry of mixed emotions and it can naturally be completely overwhelming. It’s one of the best things that can happen to […]

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Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Body Back!

You recently gave birth, your only free time is when your baby is sleeping but you never know how long she will be napping. Your body seems foreign – not like your own, but how can you go to the gym  –  your baby could wake up any time! Sounds familiar? Even a workout freak […]

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My Toxic Baby Mat

I was so happy when I got this beautiful puzzle mat from a friend. I loved the colors and it seemed like the perfect surface to put the baby gym on. I did notice a funny smell but I ignored it. A few days later a friend sent me a message on facebook. She said […]

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Protected: Best Stroller Ever

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