MarloElaine

Winter is here in the Midwest! My son can get stir crazy inside the house, so here are a few suggestions to keep us all from getting cabin fever!
1. Visit the library: Check your local library as well as those in the surrounding neighborhoods. Many libraries offer movie screenings, crafts, story times, etc. [...]

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I have changed thousands of diapers between my two children and all the babies I worked with as a NICU nurse. I have a neat and efficient diaper changing system. I have taught my husband, and he believes other people would benefit from learning my technique as well.
STEP 1: Choose your changing area

Should [...]

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Sometimes it is so hard to get out of the house with an infant and a toddler, especially if we will be having a meal outside of the house. One way I make things easier for myself is to pre-pack infant feeding kits so I will have everything I need to feed my daughter. [...]

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When Sammy was 25 months old, he got a low grade fever of 99.9 F. He did not have a cough, runny nose, or any other symptoms, so we just gave him a dose of ibuprofen and put him to bed for the night. The next morning, he had another low grade fever, so we [...]

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A friend of ours is pregnant with her first baby. She is very concerned about the connection between autism and childhood immunizations. There have been many news stories and internet sites claiming that certain immunizations, such as the MMR vaccine, can cause autism. These often frighten parents into refusing to immunize their children. Parents may [...]

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