I apologize for this being a little late. I actually took a weekend off. A whole weekend to myself to attend a homeschooling conference. But I won’t bore you with the details of my homeschooling conference since this is the baby blog! Here is last week’s list of articles:
Sunday, April 29th Old Growth Charts Blamed for Fat Babies
Since childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, experts are looking at anything and everything as the cause. Many believe that encouraging breastfed babies to gain as much weight as formula fed babies is part of the problem.
Monday, April 30th Have Mercy on Twin Moms
Just some of my ramblings on what it is like to go out and be stopped everywhere you go when you have twins!
Tuesday, May 1st Dads That Breastfeed: Literally!
Did you know it was possible for men to breastfeed their infants? It is true! Men have mammary glands as well as women, and with proper stimulation, they can breastfeed as well.
Wednesday, May 2nd The Burning Question: Should Dads Breastfeed?
I’m sure there are lots of nursing moms who would love dad to do some feeding duty but is that a viable and honest solution? Read this blog to find out what I think about men breastfeeding and whether or not it is the way of the future.
Thursday, May 3rd Babies in the News: Babies Born in Miscarriage Trials
A new study has found some drugs that deal with the clotting system in the body. This past month, the first babies were born whose mothers were in the trial. This could mean new hope for mothers who suffer spontaneous miscarriages.
Friday, May 4th Is Your Babysitter Doing a Good Job?
Do you know if your babysitter is doing a good job with your kids? I am very fortunate to have a fantastic babysitter. (Actually I used to babysit her!) But if you have to go out and search for someone, here are some tips to help you know whether or not she’s working out.