This is the dream deprived topic that vexes most new parents. Sleep
deprivation. It's pure torture and can lead to lots of unanticipated
consequences, like arguing with your partner about who should get up,
being irritable with older children/family/coworkers or anyone who you
come in to contact with, including people in the grocery store who
made the unfortunate mistake of leaving their cart parked in the
middle of the aisle. Don't they know I'm in a hurry?
Moms Want Choices and Support
A recent survey from Healthy Women, a not for profit source of credible, unbiased woman's health information found that mothers not only want support for their feeding choices, but they need support.
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What Is The Difference Between Milk-Based And Soy-Based Infant Formulas?
The protein in milk-based formulas comes from cow's milk which has been heat treated, making it easy for a baby to digest. The sugar in milk-based formulas is lactose, unless specifically manufactured as lactose-free. Soy-based formulas are milk-free and lactose-free; the protein in these formulas comes from a soybean source that also is easy for a baby to digest. If a baby exhibits signs of lactose intolerance or certain allergic reactions to milk protein, the physician may recommend a soy-based formula to help treat these conditions. A baby with confirmed milk protein-induced colitis could also be sensitive to soy protein so might be given an extensively hydrolyzedsate formula, one in which the protein has been predigested so it will decrease the likelihood of a reaction. Parents who seek a vegetarian-based diet for their healthy infant may want to discuss the use of soy-based formula with the pediatrician
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Does it really take a village to take care of a new baby? Well, it certainly seems that way sometimes, especially in the middle of the night. Can you believe how often these little ones need to eat and be changed? When we advise parents that babies need to eat every 2-3 hours, we neglect to mention that sometimes it takes 1 hour to change, feed them and then start the whole process over again in 20 minutes.
A friend likes to say, these are “long days” when you may be thinking that you will never get more than 2 hours of uninterrupted sleep and will be on happy, yet tiring treadmill of caring for a newborn. Some of us are lucky to have family who can step in and lend a hand, others hire a Baby Nurse. For parents of twins, this is one expense that I highly recommend, especially a night nurse.
Baby nurses can make the difference between struggling to enjoy the bliss of your baby’s first few months and actually being awake, aware and recharged enough to enjoy them. Any help is good help, even if it’s an afternoon a week.
Not everyone is cut out to be a pioneer, doing everything for themselves and their families without help. When I think about it, from the beginning of time, new mommies had lots of help from relatives and maybe even the village.
Want to scare a pregnant woman? Tell her what her life is going to be like after the new baby comes along. You know what? They never believe it. No way, they say, I’ll get so much done when the baby sleeps.
When you hear this, try not to roll your eyes or smirk or say something clever like, You’ll see.
Many new parents are shocked, disappointed and angry by how much time it takes for 2 grown adults to care for teeny tiny new babies that weigh less than 15 pounds dripping wet.
These little cuties like to eat every 2 ½ to 3 hours, pee and poop in their diapers and like to be snuggled to fall into a contented sleep. These are the easy babies. Easy babies are not a full time job, they are easily 2 full time jobs! Try getting out of the house with a packed diaper bag, stroller and then placing the sweet faced baby into the car seat.
What if your baby is not as easy? What if they have colic? Or they spit up a little bit of each meal all over themselves and anyone within arms reach? What if they only fall asleep in a moving car, or after being rocked, swayed and jiggled for at least 40 un-interrupted minutes?
You know when new parents have figured it out. They have that glazed over look, their hair is a mess, the dark circles extend down to their chins and they can barely form a coherent sentence. This is hard, they acknowledge. Welcome to the club.
Stumble It!
