These bike helmets were sold at Target stores and include youth and toddler sizes. Some of the helmets do not meet safety standards set forth by the Consumer Product ... Read More

Congrats to Kimber who enters her third trimester and is closer and closer to "swaddle" than ever: "I made it. I finally made it. I am officially in my third trimester. ... Read More

Jennifer's story is a tale of two very different births, the first a breeze and the next, well, more like a storm. Ali's story is about giving birth to multiples and ... Read More

Andy Steiner, author of Spilled Milk: Breastfeeding Adventures and Advice from Less-than-Perfect Moms offers a look at what factors are involved when breastfeeding mothers consider weaning. She gets wisdom ... Read More

The webbing in these slings can come apart from the ring, causing a fall hazard if a child is in the sling. There has been one report of the ... Read More

According to a UPI report, There's some legislation in Washington, D.C. that is getting some support from both sides of the political fence. It calls for every newborn to ... Read More

Feedback regarding my picks for trendy diaper bags has been great. Lauren Reichel wrote about her experience with JP Lizzy bags: "Hi there, I wanted to write to you ... Read More

So, when "the man" isn't cooking for me, that means it's Taco Cabana night or I'm cooking. And when I cook, I usually get some wild hair and have ... Read More

OK, so you remember the tomato stain on my white plastic spoon? Well, I set it out in a sunny spot and guess what? It promptly rained for ... Read More

In From Waddle to Swaddle, Kimber writes: "Reminds me of the old Saturday Night Live skit, 'Cheeseburger Cheeseburger Pepsi!' Back in the days of John Belushi. So, I had another ... Read More

I'm a bit of a clutz. So when my son was a baby it was quite a sight to see me trying to manage all the "stuff." I ... Read More

Kimber's mom has finished sewing her bedding, and just in time the bed arrived. She and husband Jason prove, contrary to popular belief, that a crib can be assembled ... Read More

I was reading an article on National Geographic's site about a study done on babies and rhythm. It said: "The findings suggest that the ability to discern irregular rhythms could ... Read More

I love the fact that after a hard day doing whatever it is I manage to do around here, the man in my life (furthermore referred to as "the man") ... Read More

Humaira sent her breastfeeding story and talks about the importance of not beating yourself up and getting support from family and friends if you can: "I had taken a breastfeeding class ... Read More

Gymboree is recalling these sandals because the plastic flower can come off and pose a choking hazard. There have been four reports of the flower coming off with one ... Read More

When Jennifer started having hard and fast contractions, her doctor and a hospital nurse advised her to stay home since she hadn't been dilated the day before. Her daughter ... Read More

Some of you may remember the pieces by guest author Megan Kerns: The Politics of Playgroup and The Photography Plan (love the alliteration there!). Well, she's been picked ... Read More

When breastfeeding goes awry with one child, sometimes mothers use formula with the next child fearing things might go the same way. Jennifer Umbehant shares the story of getting ... Read More

It's World Breastfeeding Week and August is the month of all things booby juice. It's been a while since I've had a baby at my breast, but I still ... Read More

There are many benefits to breastfeeding. Some of these reasons are highly personal and some are true for all babies. Here are just a few of the benefits.

Alcohol has an effect on babies, even in small quantities. It can alter their behavior and even their sleep. So what can you do if you've had a bit ... Read More

A mother writes with a potty training problem that frequently occurs -- lack of interest and awareness. The solution, however, is not one most parents are ready to hear, since ... Read More

If you're a nursing mom, you may be considering birth control options and wondering if the pill (or other hormone-based methods like the patch, ring, Depo-Provera or Norplant) might be ... Read More

Thanks to GINANICK on the forums for alerting me to this: Lansinoh and La Leche League are offering bracelets as part of the Breastfeeding Protection Initiative. It's clear this effort ... Read More

If you are experiencing engorgement, need to boost your supply temporarily or need to express breastmilk for your baby only occassionally, give one of these manual pumps a try. Follow me ... Read More