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Tell Mommy: Do Kids and Coffee Mix?
It's not unusual to see a youngster sipping a Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino these days, but does the caffeinated beverage and wee ones mix? While a mama giving her child a sip of her cup o' Joe is one thing, a flight attendant getting an 8-year-old girl a Venti Starbucks coffee is quite another. The parents of Payton Parkerson are upset after their child flew Northwest Airlines's unaccompanied minor program (which costs an additional $100 each way) and was advised to buy a large coffee by the airline attendant who was caring for the charge during a layover in Detroit, The drink had six times the caffeine of a can of Coke and allegedly made the child fall ill and vomit on the plane.
Babysugar Diaries: Caffeine Is My Drug of Choice
Every day around 2 p.m., I feel a desperate need to drink a Coca–Cola. I don't crave the taste as much as I desire the boost in energy it will provide. Even 20 months after giving birth to my first child, my body does not jump out of bed at 6 a.m.
Does Caffeine Help You Keep Up With Your Kids?
Last night on Jon and Kate Plus 8, the Gosselins revealed how they have dealt with raising their twins and sextuplets — coffee. Though they enjoyed the occasional cup of joe prior to parenthood, Kate admitted that she sips half a mug before getting out of bed in the morning.
Many moms and dads rely on an espresso, latte or mocha to get that extra boost of energy that's needed for raising babe.
Mommy Alert! Sipping on the Go Can Lead to Severe Burns
Lots of moms need a cup of Joe to kick start their day, but beware of drinking the hot liquids while carrying babe in a sling.
Curious lil hands batting at the containers can lead to spills and severe burns. To learn about what some stroller makers have done to prevent burns, read more
Coffee Won't Cause Miscarriages
Have your cup of joe and don't worry about junior. Kate Hudson is one celeb mama who indulges in her cup o' caffeine.
A recent study showed that pregnant women who drink caffeine in moderation are not more at risk for a miscarriage.
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Lil Tip: Coffee Pot
While away last week, I found myself in a pinch. The kids were suds up in the hotel tub, but I hadn't packed the pitcher I normally use to rinse them off.
After a quick look at my options — a ceramic mug, a wastebasket, and an ice bucket, I grabbed the 4-cup coffee pot and got to pouring.
Thoughts on the High Glitz: Glamourous or Heinous?
It is natural that every parent thinks her child is the most darling being on the planet. It is a special kind of mom, a stage mama, who takes it to the next level by entering her children into the world of pageants. The bouffant hairdos, expensive gowns, spray tans, and makeup kits are all part of the up-do that will turn her child into a star.
Do You Ever Pull an All-Nighter?
The term "all-nighter" takes on a new meaning during parenthood. Once reserved for studying or partying, all-nighters are now made up of crying, diapering, rocking, shushing, and more. Those fortunate enough to have tots sleep soundly through the night may even opt for tackling their to-do list by the light of the moon when everyone else is fast asleep (and can't interrupt).
Third Time's a Charm: No Ridiculous Pregnancy Comments
People say the most ridiculous things to pregnant women. While expecting my daughter and son, my jaw constantly dropped at the rude, crude and absent-minded things people said to me...with a straight face. BabySugar encountered the same nonsense while she was with child.
How Long Did You Wait to Party Postpartum?
It's one thing to make a coffee run so soon after having baby and quite another to doll up for a night on the town. A newborn rarely allows mommy to step away from the bassinet for longer than two hours at a time, and many mums are simply sleep deprived, which makes dressing up for a swanky soiree a low priority on the to-do list. But there's always someone out there that there that deviates from the norm.
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