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Circumcision 101: To Cut or Not to Cut
Expecting a baby boy? Then one of the important decisions you’ll need to make is whether or not you’ll have him circumcised after he’s born. Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers the rounded tip of the penis. The infant is generally given a local anesthetic (a topi
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Parenting partnership: New dads
When Bernie Dorsey created a class to teach dads-to-be how to care for their newborns at Burien’s Highline Hospital in 1999, he had no idea how successful it would be. The real estate broker turned stay-at-home parent just wanted to share what he’d learned and teach future fathers what to expect aft
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Look Who's Cooing: Help Foster Your Baby's Language Skills
You swear you won’t do it — at least not in public. Then, when you have a little one, you suddenly find yourself speaking “baby talk” or “parentese,” using higher pitch, slower tempo and wider fluctuations in your intonation. You’re not alone. This type of “infant-directed communication” is used by
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The Breastfeeding Laws of Supply and Demand
Breastfeeding is a supply-and-demand system. The more demand on the system through breastfeeding the baby, the more milk the body makes. Occasionally, nature’s system is imperfect. Sometimes the body takes a day or two to catch up to a baby’s increased breastfeeding demand during a growth spurt. A
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When Breastfeeding Sucks: How to Cope With Common Nursing Challenges
Breastfeeding challenges can surprise even experienced mothers. But coping with most breastfeeding issues is fairly simple, and in some cases, easier than sterilizing bottles! Here’s a look at some of the most common challenges of breastfeeding. Most women experience nipple soreness in the early we
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‘Butt out, Grandma!’ Keeping the peace when your mother knows best
Soon after my first grandchild was born, I couldn’t help but gloat, “How cool is this? A brand-new baby who comes with two awesome baby-sitters!” It wasn’t long before I realized the ball (the baby?) was not really in my court. Those baby-sitters — most people call them “parents” — had every inte
Read More »Tips for Making Baby Food
Read our recent article, "Puree and simple." From Elisa Taylor, ParentMap's ad production manager: Cook fruit in a little water until soft. Puree in a blender - it works better for small batches and gets things smoother than a food processor. Keep a lid on the pot and use the cooking water to
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Puree and Simple: Make Your Own Baby Food
“You make your own baby food?” a puzzled mom asks me. “Yes, it’s no big deal,” I say. “But aren’t you busy?” Busy? Yes! I have two jobs and a baby . . . and I still have time to make baby food! It’s not that hard. Most of the moms I’ve met seem to think there’s some kind of mystique to those lit
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