http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-blog.html New information is being added all the time. Are you remembering to check in? Why try? Let me come to you. en-us Infant Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:38:08 GMT Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:38:08 GMT the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Free-Baby-Samples.html I recognize that the phrase free baby samples is not as breath-catching, as say...a free SUV. However. We moms have to take our thrills where we can. Babies ain't cheap, and in my book, every penny saved on baby stuff is a penny spent on a romantic get away with my hubby. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:38:08 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Sleep.html Infant Sleep? or Mimfant Shmeep? No, the concept of infants sleeping isn't some cruel joke older parents play on newer ones. Your baby WILL start sleeping through the night. Eventually. And this guide is to help that happen as soon as possible. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:07:33 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Halloween-Costume.html Each year, millions of parents search for the ideal infant Halloween costume. They want affordability. They want adorability. (Yes, I make up my own words.) And since I'm one of those millions searching, I decided to make my yearly pilgrimage a little more public, listing the best of the best baby costume designs I found on the journey to find THE costume for my baby Isabella. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:16:04 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Wigs.html It may be silly, but I just think these baby wigs and pacifiers are absolultely hilarious. And that's all I have to say about that. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:08:10 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Snow-White-Costume.html As the mother of three girls, I understand the irresistable draw Halloween oufits like the baby snow white costume can have. Here's your opportunity to dress your little princess up like...well...the princess she is (and it never gets old.) The pouffier the better. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:58:09 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Free-Baby-Formula.html I'm on a quest to find free baby formula. I'm tired of shelling out umpteen-Washingtons. I am taking every last free sample of formula I can get my hands on. And, since I'm nice, I'll share my methods and secrets for locating the pockets of powdered-gold hidden all over the world with you. It's how I roll. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:48:05 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Teething-Biscuits.html Even if you're no Martha Stewart, you can easily make your own teething biscuits at home. And since YOU'RE making them, you can control what's IN them. Take out the sugar. Up the fiber. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:36:30 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Best-Free-Baby-Stuff.html Finding the best free baby stuff has been somewhat difficult for me. I've been burned before. I've signed up, completed gold-star offers...and then drowned in the ensuing phone calls, spam emails, and junk mail. Revenge is sweet. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:55:40 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/i-am-using-nuk-bottles-by-gerber.html I had purchased Avent bottles and everything compatible to them. It was the worst experience ever. It leaks all over. So, I did some research and once Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:02:10 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Learning-Toys.html In the world of newborns, there are baby toys...and then there are baby LEARNING toys. I lay out, milestone by milestone, which skills are on the learning table. That way you can find (and hit Grandma up) for the toys that will give you the most for your brain-boosting-buck. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:01:07 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Milestones.html Being aware of the infant milestones is vital to understanding the current development and future behavior of your baby. Do you know what they are? Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:07:24 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/crying-it-out-isnt-working-we-need-some-new-ideas.html Hi, I have an 8 month old baby girl who dropped night bottles on her own (not as early as it seemed other babies did but we did NOT have to make her cry Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:38:42 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Grocery-Shop-Online.html Why do I grocery shop online? Because I CAN. (And you can to.) I H-A-T-E dragging my brood of children to the grocery store. In fact, I'm pretty sure that it's one of Dante's levels of hell. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:03:24 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Poisonous-Houseplant.html Do you have a poisonous houseplant lurking in your living room? Chances are you do. You may be surprised to learn that several decorative houseplants are in fact toxic for young children. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:32:04 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Breastfeeding-Videos.html Sometimes it's just easier to see than to read. These helpful breastfeeding videos will help fill out the picture about the ins and outs of good breast feeding technique. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:00:22 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Safeway-Delivery.html The mega-grocery-giant Safeway has launched a Safeway delivery service that will literally drop your groceries off straight into your kitchen. So is this a mother's dream? or a disastrous disappointment? Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:29:29 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Teething-Relief.html Your infant is screaming for teething relief. If he could talk, he'd be shouting: Do something Mommy! So here's what you do... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:45:27 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Best-Baby-Bottle.html Find the best baby bottle for YOUR situation. Do you breastfeed? On a budget? Colic? Each situation has bottles that are best for THAT situation. Discover what they are. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:33:32 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Signs-of-Teething.html Good news! You don't have to be a psychic to read the signs of teething in your infant! Yes, those little nubs are hidden beneath the surface, and your baby can't communicate (besides the wailing I mean). Fortunately, there are little clues you can follow that can give you a gosh-darn pretty-good indication of whether those little white teeth are about to erupt. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:57:42 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/hours-of-crying-what-should-we-try.html I'm a first time mother and am finding is hard to soothe my 1 month old son. He goes through these crying bouts of 1-4 hours sometimes multiple times daily. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:25:54 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Sun-Protection.html Infant sun protection is a vital part of your parental duties this summer. Did you know that just ONE blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles the chances of developing skin cancer later in life? Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:56:03 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Sunscreen.html Stores push baby sunscreen more at this time of year than candy. Nearly every checkout counter in America has at least 3 different kinds of infant sunscreen displayed, laying on the guilt. I needed to know: were those impulse-guilt-purchases worth it? or harmful in the long run? So I cracked my fingers and got to work. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:47:25 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/constipated-now-for-almost-2-months.html My son is now 7 months old. When he was about 2 weeks old we started running into constipation we tried new formulas and found that Similac sensitive turned Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:09:41 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Safety-Tips.html 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. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:55:04 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Sun-Hat.html There are two common dilemmas when looking for a baby sun hat. First, making sure the hat you buy will qualify as a useful SUN hat and not just another accessory. And second, getting your infant to actually wear it. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:34:46 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Sleep-Books.html Baby sleep books are big business nowadays. Sleep-deprived parents are a vulnerable population. They'll try anything to try and score that one night of peaceful slumber. Consider this article an ace up your sleeve. Mon, 31 May 2010 20:06:51 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Not-Sleeping.html Is your baby not sleeping at night? It may not be your baby. In fact...you may be partly to blame. Double check your methods by reading these 12 common mistakes many new parents make. Tue, 18 May 2010 20:44:47 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Emergency-Medicine-Recall.html Every time I receive a notice of another infant emergency medicine recall, I cringe. Of all the recalls, these scare me the most. That's why I share them with you, in this free report. Mon, 17 May 2010 22:43:27 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/C-Section-Scar.html 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! Mon, 17 May 2010 16:55:13 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Getting-Baby-to-Sleep.html There is no magic Getting Baby to Sleep Switch. Some babies do it on their own. Chances are, yours doesn't. (Otherwise, why are you searching online? Shouldn't you be writing an ebook or something?) Mon, 17 May 2010 16:43:53 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/2-month-old-with-diarrhea.html My 2 month old son got his shots may 7 and started getting diarrhea the next day. He had had it ever since and it has almost been a week. It started out Sat, 15 May 2010 16:29:10 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/how-we-scheduled-our-fourth-baby.html Ian is our fourth baby, born in late November. He nurses, exclusively. I stay at-home with our children, ages 11 (girl), 8 (girl), and 5 (boy). Since we Sat, 15 May 2010 16:27:25 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Nursing.html Start your baby nursing adventure on the right foot by discovering the truth behind the 5 most popular infant nursing myths. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:26:04 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Ear-Infection.html There are few things as devastating to your good-night's rest like an infant ear infection. Here are some tips and clues to help you identify when she may need that visit to the doctor. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:08:37 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Sleep-Schedule.html The baby sleep schedule is one of the best kept secrets of the parenting world. From the moment the baby schedule is explained (Ahhhh!) to the moment it's implemented (Zzzzz...), it remains a wonder-tool in the box of parents everywhere. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:47:42 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Sleeping-Baby.html Is your sleeping baby the envy of every mom on the block? Then this contest is not for you. This contest is designed for those moms who aren't getting more than 5 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:31:39 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/how-many-days-can-a-6-week-old-go-without-bowel-movement-before-i-should-be-concerned.html I have a 6 week old baby girl. This is her 3rd day without a bowel movement. She has been spitting up more, more fussy, and not sleeping real well. How Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:49:23 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Baby-Contests.html What is it about baby contests and giveaways that are so appealing? There's something about bragging online and getting free stuff that draws us in and almost forces the ENTER button to be pushed. Here are some contests worth entering. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:53:00 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Advice-for-New-Moms.html The amount of advice for new moms on the Web is daunting. 10 tips here...15 ideas there... So, I guess I have to add my two cents! Here is my new mom advice ~ Four Steps to Save Your Sanity Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:23:53 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Newborn-Baby-Care.html You're a mom!...And I'm assuming you have your Newborn Baby Care Master's Degree in hand...No? Lucky for you, I've got a set of Cliff Notes all ready and waiting. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:15:03 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/5-week-infant-with-runny-stools.html Till a month old, my formula fed (along with little breast feeding) infant had a toothpaste like consistency, with a max of one or two stools a day with Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:34:40 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/no-poops-for-12-days-with-exclusively-breastfed-5month-old.html My 5-month old weighs 18.3 pounds and is 27.5 inches tall. At birth, he weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce and was 20 inches tall. He is exclusively breastfed, from Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:15:25 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/how-can-i-make-my-baby-happy.html I have a 5 week old little girl who does not seem happy. I was breastfeeding her but she could not seem to latch on correctly (there was always a click Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:02:09 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/New-Baby-Advice.html Pretty much everyone will give you new baby advice about diapering, feeding, burping...But virtually NO ONE will jump into the deeper heart-issues involved with mothering. What the heck. I'm diving in. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:58:15 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/3-month-old-baby-not-pooping.html My 3 month old baby hasn't had a bowel movement in about a week. For the past 3 days he has been very gassy and very fussy. He is not sleeping as well Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:06:24 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Strategies-to-Save-Money.html In today's economy, it seems like everyone is searching for strategies to save money. New parents are probably at the top of this list. Your new baby, although an absolute joy, is a new expense! Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:58:22 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Breast-Milk-Production.html Many mothers worry about their breast milk production. Will I have enough milk to satisfy my infant without supplementing with formula? In most mothers, the answer is yes. In some mothers, the answer is yes...with some help. And in a few mothers, the answer is no...but a doctor can help. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:18:36 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/MM-Thanks.html don't forget to confirm! Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:08:29 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Infant-Cold.html It is not uncommon for an infant cold to be the first storm a mother must weather. It's so hard to see your infant all stuffed up and uncomfortable! Here are some basic guideliness on how to relieve cold-induced misery. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:03:22 GMT http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/the-greatest-childrens-story-of-all-time.html I really like the book Guess How Much I Love You and out all the books my little Payton has I think she likes hearing this story as opposed to any other Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:06:31 GMT