Archive | February, 2010

The Perfect Measure for Toddlers: Ear Thermometers

My rule with toddlers at home is to simplify everything that can be simplified. One of my favorite medicinal tools does exactly that. When I came home from the hospital, I was sent with a tiny digital thermometer to use rectally or under an arm. Lovely as it was being digital, it still took more [...]

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Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care: A Guide to The Practical Stuff in Parenting

It’s funny really how unprepared I was for actually having a baby at home. I had all of the baby gear deemed necessary and I had all sorts of linens and clothing items, but the first time I encountered a red bottom or a strange confection inside a diaper, I was at a loss – [...]

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Maya Wrap: A Baby Sling

I’ll admit I was more of a front pouch mama than a sling mama, but I have stared in blatant fascination at the mothers who wear infant slings so easily and well. The slings have a ton of support from any number of experienced mothers and are lightweight and comfortable to wear as well.
The Maya [...]

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