My renewed interest in this topic is thanks to reader "aldestrawk", who posted the following comment responding to KellyMom Strikes Again: Smoking and Breastfeeding: You seem to have a very strong opinion on breastfeeding and smoking. You should know though that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers who smoke should breastfeed rather than give their … [Read more...] about For the Love of Common Sense: Smoking and Nursing is Not “Okay” (or Recommended!)
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The Great Solid Debate: How The Guidelines for Feeding Babies Real Food Have Changed
It's a question so frequently asked on the mommy boards that everyone is sick of reading it, but, every day, it's posted: "When is it okay to start my baby on solid food?" While a lot of users grow frustrated with the question, the guidelines for infants and solids have changed so many times that if we're being honest, it's understandable that some moms would be confused. The … [Read more...] about The Great Solid Debate: How The Guidelines for Feeding Babies Real Food Have Changed
How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices
When it comes to parenting, the question of the era is a humble one: how do we keep our children away from digital screens? I, for one, am already guilty of exposing my (nearly) 3 month old son to television. After a few days of nonstop crying, I found out that Katy Perry the Movie: Part of Me worked like a magic charm - a few beats of her songs, a blue wig, and some … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Children Away From Television and Mobile Devices