Diary of planning, pregnancy and moms
Is 17 the best age to get pregnant? Experts say the best time to get pregnant is between your late 20s and early 30s. This age range is associated with the best outcomes for both you and your baby. Can you have a baby at 17? As a rule, you must be 18 or over …
Should I still swaddle my 8 month old? Typically by the age of 6-7 months old, your little one is rolling over on his own, meaning that it is time to stop swaddling. However, as long as safe sleep guidelines are followed, swaddling your little one is still an option. How can I get my …
Is antibacterial soap bad for babies? Skip the antibacterial soap. Although you might be especially anxious about germs when you have a young baby, experts say you really don’t need antibacterial soap. The fact is that regular soap works just as well at getting rid of germs as antibacterial soap does. Which soap is best …
Making Sure Water Is Baby-Safe Can pregnancy trigger allergies? Pregnancy can make seasonal allergies worse. Also, a condition called “rhinitis of pregnancy” can cause similar symptoms to seasonal allergies. This usually occurs in the last trimester. But the cause of rhinitis of pregnancy is extra hormones, not allergens. Why are my allergies so bad during …
How many baby wraps do I need? So yes, you can use just one carrier, but in general, we recommend two carriers per family: one for quick, easy on/off carries and another for longer carries where the support of a two-shouldered carrier is key.…How Many Baby Carriers Do You Really Need? The Perfect Pairs. Baby …
Should you boil baby bottles? But now, sterilizing bottles, nipples, and water is mostly unnecessary. Unless your water supply is suspected to harbor contaminated bacteria, it is as safe for your baby as it is for you. There is no reason to sterilize what is already safe. Sterilizing the bottles and nipples is also unwarranted. …
Why does my baby get cold very often? Causes. Babies get so many colds because their immune system isn’t yet ready to fight off the 100 or so viruses that cause these infections. The cold virus spreads through the air when someone who’s sick coughs or sneezes. It also lands on surfaces such as toys …
What age is a toddler and what age is an infant? Different milestones characterize each stage of infant (0 to 12 months) and toddler (12 to 36 months) development. Although most healthy infants and toddlers reach each milestone within a specific window of time, there is much variation as to how wide that window may …
Is it safe to have a baby 2 weeks early? If born before week 37, your baby is considered a “preterm” or “premature” baby. If born before week 28, your baby is considered “extremely premature.” Babies born between weeks 20 to 25 have a very low chance of surviving without neurodevelopmental impairment. How many weeks …
Should you size up in children’s shoes? In either case, always go with the bigger size to avoid squishing their feet! Do get involved. You know your kid best. During a shoe fitting, ask your kid how the shoes feel on their feet, and check each area of the shoe yourself to made sure they …