Archive for the “Ask the Mamas” category
Ask the Mamas: Alternatives to Tubes?
by Minivan Mama on July 26, 2010
Dear Moms: I have a 15 month old sweetheart. I breastfed until her first birthday. She didn’t go to the doctor for sick visits until she was 8 months old…. since then we’ve had at least an ear infection per month if not (…)
Ask the Mamas: Best Baby Blankets
by Minivan Mama on May 5, 2010
Hey moms! I am attempting to finish up registering for items, but I have some questions in regards to blankets, swaddles, etc. It just seems there are so many options, and I really don’t want to register for items that (…)
Ask the Mamas: How to End Middle of the Night Nips
by Working Mama on March 15, 2010
This comes to us from one of our Dad readers. We are so honored! We will never tell your wife that you are seeking advice and that you don’t actually know everything, which I’m sure is what you have her (…)
Ask the Mamas: Weaning- When and How?
by Minivan Mama on March 3, 2010
Sweet Sarah writes: My baby just turned 1 and I’m considering weaning her soon. I have mixed emotions about it all and am having a hard time deciding when I should wean her… When did you all quit nursing your (…)
Ask the Mamas: Most Accurate Thermometer
by Minivan Mama on February 28, 2010
Beach Mama asks: Do you have a recommendation for the most accurate & reliable thermometer? I am currently using a red cross digital thermometer under my childs arm and am getting readings all over the place? Last night, it read (…)
Ask the Mamas: Pregnancy and Snoring = Oxygen Deprivation for Baby?
by Minivan Mama on February 15, 2010
Christen from NurtureBabyBlog is 35 weeks pregnant and writes: OK, my husband Todd says that I snore like a bear and sometimes stop breathing while asleep. Was never a snorer before…looked into sleep apnea for pregnant women and I guess (…)
Ask the Mamas: Bottle Recommendations
by Minivan Mama on February 8, 2010
Jen from the ATL is pregnant and registering for baby bottles. She’s wondering what brand to choose, specifically Tommee Tippee vs. Born Free, glass vs. plastic. She plans to try to breast feed and wants something that will be an (…)
Working Mama’s Big Fat Wastes of Money
by Working Mama on February 8, 2010
I’ve tried lots of stuff to make my life with children easier- I’ve found pretty much the only surefire things that make it easier are wine and a babysitter…. and here are some things that definitely don’t help… 1. Grocery Cart (…)
Ask the Mamas: Childproofing
by Working Mama on February 4, 2010
We received this from one of our readers- I love this question and in my response, you will see why… Hi Moms, I am looking into bolting/strapping the furniture to the wall in my son’s nursery and would love your (…)
Ask the Mamas: Gender Prediction Tests
by Minivan Mama on February 3, 2010
Kyla on Facebook asks: Hey moms! Has anyone ever heard of or used the Intelligender (or something like it)? It’s an at home test to find out the gender of your baby. I didn’t use it with either of the (…)
