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Entries from January 2008

If you have to deliver a baby at Kaiser, be very careful as to who your doctor might be

Date January 30, 2008

This article just highlights the problems of child deliveries here in America. It appears that some doctors just can continue to hurt innocent people and even be responsible for their death, yet nothing happens to them. Dr. Safari, a perinatologist at Kaiser has been under federal investigation for causing 2 babies deaths. Every time you deliver a [...]

Breastfeeding and bottles

Date January 24, 2008

I just finished reading an article in the February edition of the BabyTalk magazine about mixing breast and bottle feeding. The article makes it sound like it’s no big deal which is completely bogus and made me so upset. It appears to me that the whole idea of this article is to make it easier [...]

Dr. Robert Sears and the Vaccine Book

Date January 24, 2008

Dr. Robert Sears has finally published his book about vaccines. The book is very much needed by parents who wish to take part in deciding what is the best health care for their children. This book doesn’t take sides, it just represents the facts about vaccines. Dr. Robert Sears is part of Sears Family Pediatrics [...]

My Review of Jumbo Pack - Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Date January 24, 2008

Originally submitted at Diapers.com

Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Diapers - Jumbo Pack
Now New & Improved
 
Seventh Generation redesigned diapers are now thinner (and just as absorbent), with stretchier leg gathers and closure tabs – and they’re made … [...]

Toxic toys

Date January 22, 2008

In the awake of the recalls happening with toys made in China, I’m glad to have replaced a lot of our children’s toys with non-toxic wooden toys. It can sometimes be a challenge to find good quality wooden and non-toxic toys that hold the child’s attention like the plastic junk counter parts. I’ve found some [...]

Newborns and jaundice

Date January 17, 2008

This is a topic that comes up frequently with newborns. Almost every newborn has a case of jaundice and the decree can very a lot from baby to baby. Our firstborn had a mild jaundice but out second baby have a severe jaundice due to she would not breastfeed enough to help with the elimination [...]

Newborns and parents lack of sleep

Date January 11, 2008

As a new parent, I had no idea what to expect about babies prior to our son being born other than what I had seen on TV or read in the books. I thought that babies sleep in their cribs and wake up to eat every once in a while but that’s about it. My [...]

Be aware of the book named “Babywise”

Date January 6, 2008

PLEASE STEER CLEAR OF THIS BOOK!
This book has been associated with failure to thrive in infants. Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center is concerned that this book might lead to child abuse. There shouldn’t be a book published these days that promotes feeding on schedule since this method has been proven wrong by all studies [...]

Gentle and natural bath and body care for babies and older kids

Date January 5, 2008

I’m always on the hunt for natural skin care for our children as well as for myself. There are 2 brands that I absolutely love and they have become stables at our household. These brands are California Baby and Earth Mama Angel Baby. I love them both because they are gentle and natural and don’t [...]

Pinching Toddler

Date January 5, 2008

What do you do if your toddler or baby for that matter wants to constantly pinch you while nursing??? Buy or make a nursing necklace! I have no idea why I didn’t think about this before. Our daughter (18 mos) has always been a pincher during nursing since she was a little baby. It’s very [...]