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Double Check Your Baby Goods!
Subsequent babies get lots of newborn hand-me-downs, but parents should double check their items to make sure they are still safe. In the time that passes between one tot's use and the next, goods may have been recalled or held to new safety standards.
- Car Seats: Car seats are manufactured to last approximately six years, so be sure to check the manufacture date before installing it in your vehicle. It's also imperative to check the brand's website for news and to make sure the straps and harness are in working order.
- Cribs: Make sure the slats are not cracked or missing and that they are not spaced more than 2 3/8 inches apart. The mattress should also be checked to see that it fits snugly into the crib.
Lil Mark: Newborn Essentials
A new parent is often amazed at how much gear one tiny baby requires, but some items are more essential than others. I asked you ladies to share a few of your newborn essentials for mommies and daddies-to-be on TeamSugar and there were some great finds.
User Ericka shared her must have for new parents — Long Sleeve Side Snap Shirts.
Lil Mark It Mission: Newborn Essentials
New parents are bombarded with things to do before their newest family member arrives, but one of the most overwhelming parts is figuring out what to buy. Help out expectant moms and dads by sharing your ideas for newborn essentials that parents-to-be will want to have on hand before the baby comes, or soon there after. From a swing to bottles to binkies, the list is long but it's also a lot of fun.
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Five Newborn Diaper Bag Essentials
Your first wee one brings a whole lot of joy and bewilderment. Suddenly, getting out of the house takes an hour and you end up carting fifteen pounds of goodies for an infant that weighs half of that! When you're scrambling for the door, just toss these five items in your diaper bag and you're good to go!
19-Pound Baby Sets Birth Weight Record . . . OUCH!
How would you like to give birth to a 1-year-old child? Sounds pretty painful, right? Frightening as it may be,
that's essentially what an Indonesian woman did when she delivered a 19.2-pound infant measuring 24.4 inches.
Test Your Newborn Reflexes Knowledge
Babies are amazing. From the moment they are born, they can feed, grasp and position themselves for movement. These newborn reflexes may be involuntary, but they are essential to protect them from danger.
What to Eat: Recommended Daily Intake During Pregnancy
Maintaining a healthy diet is paramount when you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Experts suggest you eat a variety of healthy foods and take a daily prenatal vitamin recommended by your health care provider to help fill in nutritional gaps. We've all heard (or said!) the excuse, "I'm eating for two," but the reality is most pregnant or nursing women are advised to consume 300 extra calories a day (400 while nursing).
Interview With Liz Lange: Create the Perfect Maternity Wardrobe
Building a new wardrobe that will only be worn for a few months is a daunting task. No one wants to spend a fortune on clothes that fit their pregnant figure, plus, given the state of the economy and the cost of newborn baby supplies, most household budgets don't allow for indulgent maternity shopping sprees.
Legendary maternity designer Liz Lange has dressed Hollywood stars like Bridget Moynahan, Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, and Kelly Ripa, on big budgets — but the pregnancy mogul also knows a thing or two about how regular women dress.
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