The Essential Infant Blog

Jul 2, Born Free Baby Bottles

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:39:28 GMT

Best out there. BPA Free and great venting

Jun 26, Infant Chewing on Wood

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:26:14 GMT

Our daughter is not quite 18 months old. She has started to gnaw and chew on a bed made of wood. She does not eat the wood but spits it out. We

Jun 25, Celebrity Baby News: Guess Who's Delivered!

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:43:59 GMT

You've watched their belly-bump grow into a belly-berg. Catch this celebrity baby news to see who's finally delivered.

Jun 24, Gas Pain and Other C-Section Surprises

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:03:07 GMT

Cesarean Surprise #1: For me, the MOST painful part after the c-section was the gas as my body started to get back to normal. The doctor suggested

Jun 21, The Best Baby Products for a New Mom

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:04:11 GMT

Registering for your baby shower is a land-mark moment in the beginning of the mothering journey. These are some of the best baby products I've found for moms just starting out.

Jun 20, Infant Milestone Marker: My Gift for You

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:05:05 GMT

The Milestone Marker is my free gift for subscribing.

Jun 20, The Newborn Baby Care Nitty-Gritty

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:45:05 GMT

Refreshing yourself with the basics of newborn baby care is an excellent idea. You may have other children, but you are a new mom to this baby. This will help you start out or brush up on the basics.

Jun 19, My 10 month old won't sleep through the night

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:31:25 GMT

My son started sleeping through the night at around 8 weeks (6 hours). He's been doing great, but then all of a sudden last month he started waking

Jun 19, Your Infant Advice Line

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:59:48 GMT

Getting infant advice is a normal part of the mothering adventure. Have a question? Ask it! Have a solution? Share it!

Jun 18, Car Seat Recall for Your Infant Carrier?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:23:52 GMT

Still using the infant carrier from your last baby? Check this car seat recall list to ensure defects haven't been found and the car seat recalled.

Jun 18, Formula and Baby Food Recall Alerts

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:40:35 GMT

Although all recalls can be somewhat alarming, none more so than formula and baby food recall alerts. After all, these are products you are putting inside your baby. Check this list to keep your baby safe.

Jun 18, Baby Items Recalled: Get Your List Here!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:07:10 GMT

Did you know that there are an average of 4-5 baby items recalled every month? This list is updated every month and will keep you easily well-informed.

Jun 13, Using Infant Sign Language to Boost Development

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:26:13 GMT

Teaching your infant sign language is an easy way to stimulate your baby's mind and broaden his ability to share about the world around him. That communication translates into fewer tantrums and more smiles.

Jun 12, Share this Site!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:51:44 GMT

Jun 5, Glass Baby Bottles: Keeping Your Baby Clear of Chemicals

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:36:57 GMT

Choosing to use glass baby bottles rather than plastic has quickly become en vogue. Not only does going glass help you go green, a recent study in 2007 has shown it may protect your baby from diseases later on in life.

Jun 4, Choosing the Best Baby Bottle

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:04:15 GMT

Choosing the best baby bottle is an important purchase. These baby bottle pictures and reviews will help you pick which bottle is best for your baby.

Jun 4, Cesarean Stories: Read Others, Share Yours

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:22:06 GMT

Listen to cesarean stories of others or share your own. Nothing prepares someone like listening to the voices who have gone before.

Jun 4, The C Section Scar: A Beautiful Battle Scar!

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:49:40 GMT

Perhaps the greatest obstacle many mothers face when anticipating a cesarean is the c section scar. Vain or not, many mothers worry that it will leave them looking unattractive. Oh, to the contrary!

Jun 4, Identifying Infections After Cesarean Sections

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:59:58 GMT

Dealing with infections after cesarean sections is serious business. Learning the signs and causes can help you know when it's time to call the doctor, or head directly to the ER.

May 20, Diaper Champ: Awesome or Awful?

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:55:32 GMT

The Baby Trend Diaper Champ has been touted as a mom's salvation for easy disposal of nasty diapers. But does it deserve the title of

May 13, Free Thrift Store Safety Checklist

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:49:28 GMT

I recently stumbled upon this free checklist for thrift and garage sale shopping published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. It's a way to

May 13, Infant Swimwear: This Summer's Best Picks

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:15:10 GMT

From pretty to practical, this mini-guide for infant swimwear shares the shopping tips and fashion finds for your infant girls and boys this summer.

May 13, Basic Baby Protection from the Sun

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:33:44 GMT

The sun is both friend and foe in the summertime. Build a barrier of baby protection around your little one at all times as you enjoy the Great Outdoors.

May 4, Baby Safety Tips for the Great Outdoors

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:46:49 GMT

These baby safety tips will help you brave the elements and emerge with your infant from the protective winter cocoon of your home. Introduce your baby to the wonders of the world with the least worries possible.

May 4, Baby Furniture Safety Tips You Need to Know

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:33:18 GMT

Setting up a beautiful nursery is always exciting. Unless you follow the basics of baby furniture safety, it will be next to worthless. Make it worthwhile by following these tips.

May 4, Baby Safety Equipment: The Must-Have's

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:31:46 GMT

Locating good quality baby safety equipment can be somewhat of a challenge. Here are the recommendations and suggestions for the safety equipment that are must-have's in your home.

May 4, Childproofing Your Home: Room by Room

Sun, 04 May 2008 03:27:28 GMT

Childproofing your home is an important part of good parenting. Go through your home with this free checklist, room by room.

Apr 22, Getting Pregnant after a Cesarean

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:46:03 GMT

The question of getting pregnant after a cesarean can bring on a flood of emotions. When is too soon? Can I even get pregnant again? All these fears brew into a potion of anxious excitement.

Apr 22, C-Section Recovery at Home

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:43:28 GMT

Following these recommendations at home will speed up your c-section recovery. Know your limitations and understand the need to function at a significantly slower level than before.

Apr 22, Pictures of a C-Section

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:34:46 GMT

The only way to really grasp the medical miracle of a cesarean is to see pictures of a c-section actually occurring.

Apr 16, Baby Burp Cloths: Your First Defense Against Frumpiness

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:12:03 GMT

Are your baby burp cloths locked and loaded? A good burp pad is essential in protecting yourself from spit-ups.

Apr 1, Do You Have a Product to Sell?

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:23:00 GMT

Do you have something you wish to sell online?

Mar 2, 5 Cribs Recalled in February

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:33:57 GMT

Munire Furniture has recalled 5 of their popular cribs.

Majestic Curved Top
Flat Top Cribs
Essex Cribs
Brighton/Sussex Cribs
Captiva Cribs

To see photos by requesting your free Crib Recall Report, click on the link below.

Mar 2, 5 Toys Recalled in February

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:33:57 GMT

February added 5 more toys recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. To request your free report with photos and details on these toys, click on the link below.

Feb 23, The Best Infant Easter Clothing for Boys

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:02:16 GMT

Who says all the cute infant Easter clothing has to be for girls? I've scoured the web and found this season's top picks for baby boy Easter clothes.

Feb 19, Infant Easter Dresses: Best of the Season

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:17:59 GMT

Infant easter dresses herald a new beginning - spring is coming, winter is almost over! Here is an overview of this season's best baby easter dresses.

Feb 8, Free Baby Coupons

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:28:16 GMT

When you can't get the product for free...go for the next best thing: free baby coupons. You'll be surprised at how much those quarters and dollars add up!

Feb 7, Free Baby Clothing Catalog

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:12:44 GMT

There is something about flipping through a free baby clothing catalog that is immensely enjoyable. Here are some of the best for you to peruse.

Feb 7, Truly Free Baby Samples

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:34:30 GMT

Diaper and formula companies aren't the only ones giving away free baby samples. Here are other products that you can try out for free.

Feb 7, Finding Free Baby Formula

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:22:40 GMT

Could your pocket-book use some free baby formula? Save yourself some money by registering for these free baby formula samples, rebate checks, and coupons.

Feb 7, Free Baby Diapers

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:17:15 GMT

The best way to get free baby diapers is to sign up for your favorite (or all) brand name and have them send samples, coupons, and rebates directly to your home.

Jan 24, The Merry Mother

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:28:48 GMT

Merry mother issue

Jan 12, Baby Stroller Recalls

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:34:31 GMT

A baby stroller is a basic necessity. No matter whether your purchase yours new or used, consult these baby stroller recalls before you buy.

Jan 10, A Baby Bunting Halloween Costume

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:38:31 GMT

If you are concerned about cold weather this season, a baby bunting Halloween costume is exactly what you need. Precious to priceless, these infant bunting costumes are fun and Fall practical.

Dec 15, Choosing a Baby Christmas Costume

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:32:18 GMT

Using a baby Christmas costume to celebrate the holidays is surprisingly popular. It seems we'll use any excuse to show off our darling babies. Here are some infant Christmas costumes to consider.

Dec 7, Strong and Sweet Sayings for Moms

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:09:22 GMT

Sometimes a mother needs some sweet sayings, and sometimes she needs a strong one. Re-build and re-focus using these.

Dec 7, Sayings for Scrapbooks

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:08:44 GMT

Use these inspirational quotes and sayings for scrapbooks and transform the simple baby book into a priceless collection of beautiful memories of this first (and fleeting) year.

Dec 7, Cloth Diaper Pail

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:38:12 GMT

The typical cloth diaper pail usually has a chronic problem of extreme odor.

Dec 7, The Essential Infant Book Emporium

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:44:09 GMT

Basic Infant Care - Top Bookstore Picks

Nov 17, Verification

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:58:32 GMT