Poop, Diapers and Rashes… Oh my!
1. What color should my baby’s poop be? You may think that poop should be brown, but babies produce a wide variety of colors! During the first 24 hours of life, it is thick, sticky, and brownish-black in color (meconium). After the first few days of life, the stools of breastfed babies lighten in color from black to brown to green to yellow and change consistency from sticky to seedy to cottage cheese like ...
Top Newborn Mommy Calls
It’s 2 am. Your first night home from the hospital. The baby is crying and you’re exhausted. Is she hungry, wet, tired…aaahhh! You’ve read all the must-have parenting books. You thought you were prepared. But nothing can ever completely prepare you for the crazy but exciting ride ahead. All parents have questions (lots of them!) the first few days at home with their newborn and here are some of the answers to get you ...
30 is the new 15!
SPF and Other Skin Protection Factors Walk into any drug store or grocery store and you will be overwhelmed with sunscreen choices.: SPF 15, 30, 50, 100, waterproof, water resistant, baby and sports formula. Why is choosing the best sunscreen for you and your family so complicated? Well, it doesn’t have to be. Here is what you really need to know to protect your family from the sun’s harmful rays this summer and all ...
Talking to Children about Tragedy
I hugged my own two boys (ages 5 and 7) a little tighter last night and didn’t mention a word about the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. Unfortunately, many of my colleagues and friends in Boston are unable to shield their children from this horrible event as it happened in their own community, in plain sight, in front of many. The 5 T’s for Tragedy Turn off the TV! Young children shouldn’t be exposed to world events, ...
Skiing with Kids—10 lessons learned
Layer up - Be prepared for extreme weather from very cold to sunny CA spring skiing. Multiple layers that are easy to peel on and off will help your child feel comfortable and prevent over heating or frost bite. Rent or borrow - Kids grow fast so consider renting child appropriate equipment such as skis, helmets and boots. One blister can ruin an entire trip so make sure boots fit properly and socks won’t slip down. ...
