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Remember, Babies are People Too

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One of the hardest things to realize when you see your new baby is that they are so much more than a baby. They are just a teeny, tiny person. A person that has a personality, likes and dislikes, and traits that are all his own. With the birth of my third child, I have learned this even more. My 3rd looks a lot like my second. Since they are both boys, I find myself calling my 3rd by the name of my 2nd child. But, they are also alike in that they share similar problems with food sensitivities which … Continue reading →

Food Allergies in the Breastfed Baby- A Frustrating Puzzle

My pediatrician says that I am in an elite group of people that struggle with food intolerances in the breast fed baby. I honestly don’t know how common, or uncommon it is, but I know that trying to figure out this complicated puzzle is not fun and can often lead to feeling frustrated and alone. I’ve shared before about my struggles with figuring out what was wrong with my second child and his tummy issues, and part of me feels robbed to have to go through it again. I feel robbed of a happy baby. I feel robbed of sleep … Continue reading →

Firstborns More Likely To Suffer From Allergies

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Do you suffer from allergies? Do any of your children have the same allergies that you do? Most people realize that allergies tend to run in families. There are many theories as to what causes an person to become allergic to something, and studies are still being done in order to find that out. A recent study concludes that first born children are more likely to suffer from allergies than their younger siblings are. The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases says that about 26 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. WebMd says that one in five people suffer … Continue reading →

Why I Love the Baby Food Aisle at Babies R Us

As a mom of a toddler who has food allergies, I am always on the lookout for snack options. My son is allergic to multiple foods, which rules out most of the popular go-to items that most moms keep in the diaper bag, like Gold Fish crackers or animal crackers. For a long time, I relied on cereals like Cheerios, Rice Chex and Kashi Heart to Heart to act as substitutes for crackers and picked cereals like Trix to replace cookies. Rice, wheat and corn based cereals often do not contain milk, soy, eggs or nuts, which are the foods … Continue reading →

Which Food Team Are You On?

If you search hard enough, you can probably find research to support almost any philosophy you might have. This is especially true when it comes to babies and what they eat. As I get together with other young moms, I hear a wide variety of opinions when it comes to feeding babies solid foods. The largest group of moms belongs to what I’ll call the “Typical Food” team. They begin introducing solids when their child is 6 months old. They start with diluted rice cereal, thicken it up over time, move on to mix it with fruits and vegetables, and … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Baby Food: What Supplies Do You Need?

Do you make your own baby food? Would you like to? Making baby food can be easier than you think. No, it doesn’t require hours chopping vegetables, slaving over a steaming hot stove, and then working tediously with a food processor. Making your own baby food can save you a huge amount of money, and it’s a good way to accommodate food allergies or to eat organic on a budget. Making your own baby food does take some work. The key is to integrate this work into your normal meal preparations and supplement your meal with frozen food if necessary. … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Own Baby Food

There is a lot to be said for making your own baby food. Not only is fresh food better for your baby than commercial jarred and preserved food, but it is often less expensive to make baby food yourself. There are a few things that you need to know, however, to keep your baby safe and provide good nutrition. First make sure that before cooking you scrub vegetables and fruits very well using a vegetable brush. You may want to choose organic produce to reduce the chance of pesticides getting into your baby’s body. Also be careful of feeding certain … Continue reading →

Reducing Gassiness in Babies

Little babies (and big ones, too) often have a lot of gas in their systems. While many will happily pass gas anywhere at all, much to the embarrassment of a mom or a dad out in public, gas can also cause a lot of discomfort for the baby. Reducing the amount of gas that gets in to your baby’s system or produced by it can really help a fussy baby feel better. Here are some ways to reduce gassiness in your baby. Whether you breastfeed or bottle feed, make sure that the baby is positioned correctly when feeding. This means … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: August 2008

Isn’t it crazy the way babies grow so quickly? It seems that you just get used to one stage and boom they are already into another. Tonight, were busy getting the household all set for my eldest child’s first day of second grade. My two younger ones are excited and want to start school, too. It will be a busy month. Don’t worry about the missing last week of blogs. I’ve gotten quite a few questions about where I have been. The Baby Blog tends to go on hiatus the last week of the month. That may change in the … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: August 4th Through August 10th

Did you catch the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony? We all enjoyed watching most of it as a family and thought it was spectacular. Did you find yourself bouncing or rocking along to the music? Recent research shows that bouncing your baby to music may affect his later music preference in life. We have this story, plus more this past week. Catch up on what you might have missed. August 4th Baby Blog Week in Review: July 28th Through August 3rd Safety and summer fun have been two themes occurring in the Baby Blog for last week. From tougher toy standards … Continue reading →