Last week in Des Moines, Iowa a woman named Kendall Stewardson gave birth to a 13 pound, 13 ounce baby boy after enduring six hours of labor with no epidural injection! Her baby boy, Asher, is one of the biggest babies to have ever been recorded being born with a completely natural birth. Mother, Kendall, ...
Planning a family vacation with a young baby can be a bit worrisome and feel overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be as stressful as you may expect. In fact, some of the greatest memories are made when traveling with your baby during this time in his or her life. Just be sure to take ...
In light of last week’s post about why to choose breastfeeding over formula feeding, I felt it necessary to address the issue of breastfeeding in public places and at work. It is not new news that there are laws to protect mothers and their right to breastfeed in any public or private location. Forty-five states, the ...
I speak from experience. I'm sure my mother didn't have her sights set on making me a fat kid. It just happened because my parents didn't set an example when it came to eating healthy foods and getting lots of exercise. That's the thing about a lot of mothers---they prepare unhealthy meals, never encourage regular ...
Don't babies look positively dreamy when they're sleeping? So sweet and innocent, it's as if heaven is smiling when they're asleep. Drawing you in with every breath and coo, a newborn's nap time and sleep time can be a special bonding time for parents and baby. As the years pass by, you'll discover different ways ...
You probably already know that Baby Aspen tops my list of creative, affordable baby gift designers. Besides being reasonably priced and high quality, Baby Aspen gifts offer the complete package---incomparably imaginative clothes, baby blankets and toys, all with a gift presentation incorporated into the design. This isn't to say that a few other baby gift ...
Going on safari in Africa has been near the top of my bucket list for years. I can't think of anything more exciting than to see all those beautiful animals up close and personal! If you're like me, you marvel at the wonders of nature and can't imagine a world without them. Unfortunately, the closest many ...
Just one look around, and you can tell that "It's Beginning To Feel A Lot Like Christmas." There's a chill in the air, and glimpses of the approaching holiday are starting to pop up in stores. But this year is different. Something wonderful has happened this year that will change your Christmas holiday forever. You're celebrating ...
Many women have used body piercings and navel rings as an expression of their own style. And while no one would suggest getting one while pregnant, one has to wonder what happens to those preexisting belly rings after the baby bump begins to show? As the size of the tummy changes, so does the belly ...
Sailing over the bounding main with baby can be sensational sea cruise or a shipwreck--depending on how you plan. Many cruise lines, including Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Cunard and of course, Disney, offer baby- and children-friendly packages. The ships have either group or individual baby sitting available so you can enjoy some time alone. But before you cast off, consider ...
