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The 6 Coolest Onesies: Warning! These Might Make Your Baby Hipper Than You.
Have the hippest little baby on the block? Then he or she deserves the chicest duds! These onesies are absolutely on the mark. We personally love the old-school appeal of the tape cassettes, film camera, and typewriter. These relics give off a certain vintage-cool vibe rarely found in baby clothes.
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No, My Baby Is Not Named After An Atlanta Suburb
Although I generally refer to her as "Baby G" when blogging, my baby girl's actual first name is "Georgia," a venerable, time-tested name. It's the feminine form of the name "George." While the name remains relatively uncommon in the U.S., it's a top 50 classic in England, Australia and Canada. It's
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Fuzz Is Asleep On His Tummy — Should I Flip Him Over?
Here is Fuzz asleep right now. It's dark so hopefully you can see his stomach-sleeping position.
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I Gave My Baby Formula -- There, I Said It!
Gasp! Clutch the pearls! The hell you say? Yes. I allowed formula to cross my baby's lips, and while I'm not proud, I'm not going to feel guilty about it, either. These things happen. My mom didn't give it a second thought - she knew breastfeeding was the best choice, and she was happy and proud to
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How to Prepare Your Child for a Baby Sibling
When I was expecting Fuzz, I had a lot of anxiety and sadness over how my relationship with my first child would change.
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Help! I Need Tips For Traveling With My Baby
How do I cope if my baby cries the entire flight?
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Cozy Felt Baby Accessories for Christmas
Felt baby accessories are the perfect, stylish gift for any newborn.Felting is an ancient craft that involves working wool until the fibers become matted and ultra soft. These baby bibs and place mats, which are felted by hand in Nepal, have an artisinal feel that seems pulled straight from the midd
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3 Cute and Clever Onesies for Twins This Christmas
Twins are a handful, but they offer great fashion opportunities. There's no doubt that twins are a lot of work, but one look at these 'peanut butter' and 'jelly' onesies, and we're wishing we knew a mom with twins just so we had an excuse to buy them as a last-minute Christmas gift. And while we're
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Friends & Relatives Criticize You for Still Breastfeeding? Here Are 7 Snappy Responses
Do your relatives criticize you for nursing past 12 months? We've got you covered.
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More Things for New Moms to Worry About
At infant CPR class, I found out that I haven't been worrying enough.I've already mentioned that one of the things that surprised me about new motherhood was that I felt like it was impossible to keep my baby safe. That feeling has never quite gone away, and as such, when my daughter turned four mon
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3 Tips to Survive Christmas With a Newborn
Having a newborn doesn't mean you can't participate in your favorite holiday traditions.
- Work + Money
Help! How Do I Manage a Two-Baby Bedtime?
How can I get both babies to bed without leaving one alone and terrified? I don't know if I've mentioned this more than a dozen times, but my husband Randy is an awesome and hilarious stand-up comic. Now that Abby's no longer a newbie, he has to get back to performing in the evenings and I am compl
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Should I Be Worried That My 3-Month-Old Has Already Doubled His Weight?
Baby Fuzz is gigantic. Is this cause for concern?
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I Love My Baby, but She's a Pain in the Back
Every time I have a baby, I suffer from extreme back pain for a whole year. How can I get relief?
- Work + Money
Help! My Little Girl Barfed on the Baby
My daughter's stomach flu had me terrified. I remember when my stomach turned inside out during the final game of the World Series, aka one of the biggest days in my husband's life. That was fun, and he was less than pleased. Know what was more fun? My little girl Penny had a similar stomach flu th
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3 Things I Didn't See Coming With My Second Child
My second child brought so many surprises.
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How Can I Find Time to Eat While Raising a Newborn?
One of the challenges I've found in new motherhood is finding time to eat.