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Stephanie's Toddlers Blog August 2005 Archive

By Stephanie Brown, About.com Guide to Toddlers since 2003

Target Recalls Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets

Wednesday August 31, 2005
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

Welcome Third Trimester!

Friday August 26, 2005
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

Birth Stories

Friday August 26, 2005
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

To Wean or Not to Wean?

Thursday August 25, 2005
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

ZoloWear Infant Slings Recalled

Wednesday August 24, 2005
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

Every Newborn Could Get $500

Sunday August 21, 2005
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

JP Lizzy Diaper Bags

Friday August 19, 2005
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

Step-by-Step Recipes: Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Friday August 19, 2005
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

Tomato Stain Experiment Success

Thursday August 18, 2005
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

Cheeseburger Cheeseburger

Thursday August 18, 2005
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

Graco Busts Out a Cool New Ride

Wednesday August 17, 2005
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

From Waddle to Swaddle

Tuesday August 16, 2005
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

Babies "Unlearn" Complex Rhythm

Monday August 15, 2005
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

Tomato Stains on Plastic Dishes

Sunday August 14, 2005
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's Breastfeeding Experience

Sunday August 14, 2005
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 Recalls Sandals

Friday August 12, 2005
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

Listening to your Body

Friday August 12, 2005
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

Kudos to Megan Kerns!

Thursday August 11, 2005
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

Smart Breastfeeding

Thursday August 11, 2005
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

Are Formula Samples Harmful to Breastfeeding?

Friday August 5, 2005
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

Considering Breastfeeding?

Friday August 5, 2005
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 and Breastfeeding

Thursday August 4, 2005
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

Potty Break

Wednesday August 3, 2005
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

Breastfeeding and The Pill

Wednesday August 3, 2005
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

Breastfeeding Cause Bracelets

Tuesday August 2, 2005
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

Top 4 Manual Breast Pumps

Tuesday August 2, 2005
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
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