Archive for July, 2006

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Jul
2006

The Wonder of Ronald McDonald

Last year when our baby arrived early our family was introduced to the Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton, Ontario.
When the hospital’s social worker had first offered me the opportunity to stay at the house I immediately said “No”. I envisioned a hostel(hotel for travelers) style environment where I was [...]

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Jul
2006

Moms Want More Help….But Can’t Let Go.

Time.com has an article about moms wanting more help from their husbands. It goes on to say that when they do get help mom is always looking over dad’s shoulder making sure it’s done her way. A power struggle then develops with mom being called a “Gatekeeper”. One dad [...]

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Jul
2006

Can You Spoil a Baby?

Many times you hear people say “Don’t hold him so much. You’re going to spoil him” or “Let him cry a bit. He can’t always get what he wants.” I wonder to myself can I really spoil a baby that is not able to walk yet? I know a [...]

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Jul
2006

Daddy’s Little Golfer

These are for the diehard golfer who is grooming their little one to take over the tour!

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29
Jul
2006

Bits and Bites

Embryos to go to research – A survey of couples who underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) at a large Australian clinic found that the majority preferred that their unused embryos go to “some use” rather than be discarded — with most wanting that use to be scientific research. (Reuters)
Study Quashes Birth Month Autism Theory – One [...]

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Jul
2006

Baby Talk Cover Controversy

I am all of breastfeeding. I am all for breastfeeding in public. I usually wear a cover just so that people don’t stop and stare, but I have seen many women feed their babies without one and I don’t give it a second thought. With this being said I am not sure [...]

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Jul
2006

Personalized Baby

I love clothes that have your child’s name on it. It lets them know that you had this made special for them and no one can wear it after. You can buy a lot of personalized stuff online blankets, plates, bibs, t-shirts, toys and even books. These three items I found were unique so I [...]

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Jul
2006

Photo of the Week

Photo Taken by Sheila Braam
www.sheilabraam.com

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27
Jul
2006

The Goods on the Baby Walker

When I was a baby I used to scoot around the house and even the driveway in my baby walker. So naturally after I had my son I looked into getting one for him and hit a wall. They’re BANNED in Canada (where I live).Banned? Why? At first it appeared that too [...]

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Jul
2006

Waterbirth? Is it an option?

You are now 6 months pregnant and knee deep in baby decisions. When surfing the net you come across alternative forms of birthing. There are more than one? Waterbirths are increasingly becoming popular due to the comfort factor for mom. They are also believed to be a gentler, slower introduction to [...]

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Jul
2006

Stylish Diaper Bags

Now that you have a baby it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your personal style in order to lug around all of their gear. Diaper bags are now being designed to look like trendy purses with baby perks inside. These great diaper bags are stylish and all have bottle holders, a place to hold [...]

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Jul
2006

Morning Sickness

Usually a sure sign that your are pregnant is Morning Sickness. Occurring usually between the weeks of 4 and 12 of your pregnancy, morning sickness can strike at anytime. It is believed to be an increased amount of hCG(human chorionic gonadotopin) in your body. hCG is produced after implantation and increases until [...]

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