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15 Weird Things About Newborns That Are Surprisingly Normal
Post by Jacqueline Burt Cote. iStock.com/oscarhdezYou expected your baby to be adorable and tiny and sweet, but you might not have expected him to be quite so ... weird. It's true: Newborns are quirky...
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A Boho Chic Nursery That's Both Fabulous and Functional
Post by Nicole Fabian-Weber. Finding the perfect balance of whimsy and what reflects your own personal style can be a challenge when it comes to designing your baby-to-be's nursery. But Jessie De Lowe,...
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Eating Placenta Pills Might Actually Be Dangerous
Post by Jeanne Sager. Eating the placenta. It's not for everyone, which is why an increasing number of moms have opted to take "placenta pills," wherein the afterbirth is encapsulated and popped daily...
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8 Bottle-Feeding Tricks to Streamline Your Routine
Post by CafeMom Contributors. Sitting down to feed your baby -- cradling her soft head in the crook of your arm as you gaze into each other’s eyes, then watching her nod off, full-bellied and blissed...
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Fidget Spinners for Your Nipples Are the Breastfeeding Tool No One Asked For
Post by Jacqueline Burt Cote. Here are some things most breastfeeding moms like: Naps. Hydrating beverages. More naps. Here are some things most breastfeeding moms do not like: Spinning gadgets affixed...
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11 Ways to Create a One-of-a-Kind Nursery for Baby
Post by Kelly Bryant. As a mom, you may not have total control over how well your baby sleeps (despite your best efforts), but you do have creative control over where they sleep.Designing a sweet,...
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Why the First 6 Months of Baby’s Life Are So Crucial for Gut and Immune Health
Post by CafeMom Contributors. The nervous system’s center is the brain. The circulatory system relies on the lungs and heart. But do you know where your immune system lives? It’s in your gut! It turns...
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These Are the 'Real' Postpartum Body Photos Every Mom Needs to See
Post by Lauren Levy. Not everything you see while scrolling through Instagram is a reflection of reality. Between filters, angles, lighting, and photoshopping, these perfect snapshots can get...
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I Hired a Postpartum Doula and It Was Worth Every Penny
Post by Lorraine DeRosa. When my husband and I were expecting, we read baby books and took some prenatal classes. But the lady swinging a limp doll around the room, demonstrating how to swaddle and...
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15 Terrifying Contraptions People Actually Used to Put Their Kids In
Post by Genny Glassman. Rock-a-bye baby, on the tree top, be careful in that thing, or else it will drop! The current parenting conversation revolves around natural remedies, attachment parenting, and...
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Not Even a Major Surgery for Mastitis Could Stop This Mom From Breastfeeding
Post by Lauren Levy. jenna_michele/InstagramSome might look at this photo and just see a boob. Maybe those who are familiar with breastfeeding might notice the breast pump first. But when Jenna...
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8 Nursery Hacks and Shortcuts That Save Time and Stress
Post by Stephanie Booth. Decorating your baby's nursery can be overwhelming to say the least. The possibilities of how to clothe, swaddle, diaper, rock, entertain, read to, and cuddle your little one...
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One Drawback of Modern Medicine When it Comes to Infant Health
Post by CafeMom Contributors. Ten fingers, ten toes, that intoxicating new-baby smell—your little one is perfect. But her gut microbiome is very likely missing something that all babies used to have: a...
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Your Breastfed Baby Totally Has a Favorite Boob -- Here's Why
Post by Jordyn Smith. Pretty much every kid has a favorite something: a favorite blanket, a favorite bedtime story, and definitely a favorite boob. You're not alone if you've ever suspected that your...
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10 Embarrassing Moments Every New Mom Can Relate To
Post by Maressa Brown. After giving birth, new moms can expect to be focused on bonding with baby, juggling visits from grandparents and other family members and friends, sending out birth...
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How to Bathe a Baby in 16 Simple Steps!
Post by CafeMom Contributors. Giving a baby a bath is a great time, even if it is a pretty involved process. The trick is to get everything you could possibly need and have it all within arm’s reach of...
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Daylight Savings Time Is Back to Mess Up Your Kid's Schedule
Post by Amy Reiter. If you're like me, you can never really remember when Daylight Savings Time begins or ends, or whether you're supposed to move the clock forward or backward, or exactly what time...
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The Number 1 Reason Infants End Up in the Hospital and How to Prevent It
Post by Megan Zander. With cold season almost here, many of us are stocking up on tissues and cough drops and crossing our fingers that no one sends his or her kid to school with a fever. But while...
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Diaper Diaries: Get the Scoop on Baby Poop
Post by CafeMom Contributors. Your baby’s output can vary so much – sometimes every diaper change brings a new surprise, it seems! Our Facebook community had lots of questions about baby poop, so we...
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Baby Spitting Up? Learn What’s Normal – and What’s Not
Post by CafeMom Contributors. You might have heard that spitting up is more of a laundry problem for parents than a health issue for babies, but there are certain signs that can indicate trouble. Do...
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