Should baby sleep in her own cot or in bed with you? There are
arguments on both sides.
Advantages:
Breastfeeding is easier, you don't have to get out of bed to feed baby.
Many mothers say baby sleeps better - if she wakes she is
more likely to be comforted by your presence and heartbeat and go back to sleep.
You will probably get more sleep.
Disadvantages:
Other mothers can't sleep for fear that they will roll over and suffocate baby.
They wake any time baby makes the slightest noise.
Baby's presence could disrupt your sex life.
According to the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths:
The safest place for baby to sleep for the first 6 months is in a cot in your room.
Never sleep together on a sofa or armchair - it is easy to suffocate baby who can sink into the soft surface.
Do NOT share a bed with baby if you smoke, have drunken alcohol or take drugs that make you drowsy, are ill or are exceptionally tired (how many mothers are not exceptionally tired in those first few months?!!).
A recent study found the risk of infant death doubles if you co-sleep before 8 weeks, and if either partner smokes this risk increases eleven-fold.
Make sure baby's room is not too warm, use lightweight sheets or blankets in her cot, and never use duvets or pillows as she may overheat or suffocate.
**************************************************************** Author: Tony and Katy Luck who run a site with advice on having a baby, everything from conception to the toddler stage, and a personalized gift site.
According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, the FDA found traces of melamine after testing infant formulas. The formula that tested positive for the...
I was just watching the Weather Channel and saw all the snow in Canada. It's already a winter wonderland up there. Where I live in Texas, we've just...
Angelina JolieJohn Shearer / Getty Images
I just read on the UK site, Raisingkids, that Angelina Jolie is no longer breastfeeding the twins. She talked about putting her...
Thanks to Angela for sharing this picture of Justice Ray.
Add your child's face to the gallery
More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com
More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers
...
Thanks to Christine for sharing this picture of Cai-Anthony.
Add your child's face to the gallery
More Wordless Wednesday posts at About.com
More Wordless Wednesday Posts from other bloggers
...
Is it metal fragment week or something? Earlier this week, Strawberry Nesquik was recalled due to aluminum fragments and now 1-ounce bottles of Infants' Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free...
I was just reading an article in the Standard-Examiner about exercising while pregnant. Two experts were quoted on how breastfeeding moms keep more weight on than formula-feeding moms. ...
Here are 15 spectacular sites I happened upon this last week that I found informative, funny, real or otherwise enjoyable that you might also enjoy checking out. Feel free...
I am asked this question by many parents - they all want to know whether to start potty training boys to urinate standing up or sitting down.While there is definitely no right or wrong way to potty train a boy, most potty training experts will recommend that toddler boys should be potty trained sitting down.
The idea of using potty dolls to potty train toddlers has been around for some 30 years. Many parents (including myself) have successfully potty trained their children using a potty training doll.
1) BRAINSTORMIt is a good idea to pick a baby boy, girl, or a unisex baby name, even if the sonogram has already shown you the sex of your baby, after all, surprises do happen. Set aside time with no interruptions to clear your mind and brainstorm names that appeal to you and write them on a piece of paper.
Getting a baby to adjust to a normal sleep schedule can be a challenge for new parents. Here are some tips so that both you and your baby can get a good night's rest.
Making your own homemade baby food will ensure that what your child is eating is fresh, nutritious and free of additives. By making your own baby food, you'll be saving money.
Decorating your child's nursery is an exciting experience. Your little bundle of joy will finally be in your arms soon, and you want to make sure his or her new home is absolutely perfect.
The first thing you need to do before you order invitations or make your own baby shower invitations is to decide on the theme of your party! You can choose from baby shower invitations ideas like teddy bears, ducks, baby bottles and diaper pins. And what colors do you want? Blue for boys, pink for girls, or yellow and green for the baby yet unseen?You need to consider the mother's personal style.
You are a proud parent of a happy and healthy 2 week old baby. You and your spouse have both now gotten into a routine that is comfortable concerning nightly feedings, changing and enjoying your new little one.
If having a Couples Baby Shower seems odd to you, consider this: Mom-to-be did not get pregnant on her own. Nor will she likely be raising the baby on her own.
