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One Year later: A breastfeeding story. A guest post by Alyssa Laughlin. A year ago, I began a journey into motherhood. Trust me: It has made me greatly appreciate my mother and grandmother. In fact, I gained a higher respect for mothers in general whether they impacted my life or not. As a first-time mother, though, it is so hard in today’s society to feel like you are doing right...
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A study recently released by the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that an estimated 46.6% of babies between the ages of 7 to 12 weeks in North America will suffer from positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head syndrome.” (1) That’s nearly one in two babies! This largely preventable syndrome is widely assumed to be the result of over-use of infant holding devices, such as car seats, swings...
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Get your exercise with your baby by using your baby carrier. A guest post by author Lindsay Gray of The Leaking Boob When my little peanut, Lilah, was first born, the thought of working out enough to ever fit into my pre-baby pants was extremely overwhelming. I didn’t even know where to start. My belly felt like bread dough (still does), and every spare moment I had I wanted to...
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Wondering why you need to get outside and bring the kids? Read on… As we all know, physical activity is vital for ourselves and for our children, but did you know that we get even more benefit from playing freely outdoors, especially when we do it together? It’s been shown in that getting active outside actually adds to the benefits. According to a study referenced in Science World Report, children...
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A guest post by R.C. Liley from Going Dad Even before my daughter Avery was born, I knew I would wear her in a carrier. I was uninformed about the actual benefits of babywearing, Initially, I just thought it would be a cool way to get some extra exercise. Do you know anyone who tries to turn anything into some form of exercise? Well, meet one more – me! So, while...
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