As parents, we are "on" all day, every day. As a result, we look for tools to help with our primary job - keeping our children safe. There are a number of tools we use each day, from cribs to car seats. However, we should always remember to use these aids according to the manufacture...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their recommendations for reducing SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Ayndrome) risk and increasing safe sleep. Did you know that is was as recent as 1992 that AAP recommended placing babies on their backs to sleep? Since that time, there has bee...
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If you follow us on Facebook, you know that Malia and I spent the weekend at the ABC Kids Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. It was awesome - great to learn about new products, meet folks we've enjoyed working with and find some new great things to share with all of you. But, let me tell yo...
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Cleft lip or palate is one of the most common birth defects, affecting one in 500 children in the US including my little cousin, Brody. Unless treated cleft palate can interfere with feeding, speech development and hearing. Family members, friends and those with Craniofacial differences ...
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16 Weeks. SIXTEEN WEEKS! I can't believe that, in just a few days, Charlie will be exactly four months old. He continues to entertain us with his ever-expanding vocabulary of facial expressions and coos. Just this week, he's started to take notice of our pets. Our dog, Brooklyn, ...
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Rosie Pope has teamed up with Pampers to spread the word about the summer's exclusive Pampers Prints diapers. She stopped by the Baby Board Blogger Day a couple weeks ago to chat about diapers, the reality of reality tv, and provide some much needed maternity fashion advice. She was utterl...
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I nearly titled this post "Thoughts on Number Two", which as a newly pregnant mom of a toddler just starting to consider potty training would also be appropriate (I think I dreamed about poo last night). I'm actually planning to share my thoughts (and fears) about BABY number two in this p...
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The Environmental Working Group recently released its 2011 report on the Safest Sunscreens. After testing more than 1700 sunscreens, the organization has released its list of safest sunscreens and the must see Hall of Shame. We've found the kid and baby safe sunscreens from the Report and ...
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