This decision sometimes causes a disrupt in a friendship, even with those friends who are “just like sisters.” Here’s how to maintain your friendship: 1. You’re not on opposite sides. Your days are just different. Your both still moms who are juggling and trying very hard. And tired. 2. Have a “How are you?” session. Staying […]
“Stolen Moment” Exercise Ideas for Mom
We’ve all been told by magazines and doctors and TV personalities to work out between 45 minutes to an hour a day. But, like most busy moms, not everybody can dedicate that amount of time consistently. Sure, we have the weekends, but wouldn’t it be better to find a way to work out during the […]
Signing With Baby
Every parent waits with baited breath for their child’s first word. All milestones make us feel deliriously happy as parents, but that first word is special for another reason: It’s a first form of communication beyond a smile or tears. When our baby says, “more,” “mommy,” “daddy,” we love that we are communicating with […]
Sunshine 101: A Sunblock Primer
Doesn’t April sun seem so harmless? The sun is barely out of the gate, but spring’s UV rays are almost as strong as in the height of summer. Nowadays, sunblock season is year-round. Basically, it’s any time we’re in the sun, for winter activities like skiing or sledding and early spring jaunts to the park. […]
Baby Cold or Baby Allergy?
Telling the difference between a cold and an allergy can be tricky, because the symptoms seem similar: the runny nose, rash, pink eyes or crankiness all can be attributed to a cold or another passing ailment. But they can also mean allergy. Just don’t look for the classic allergic rash on your infant, that itchy, […]
Hale Kale!
Kale seems to be the food of good intentions. I intend to make kale chips. I intend to toss a few leaves into the salad bowl. I intend to buy kale. But do we? Let’s face it, kale is a tad ungainly… But we at Boston Baby Nurse were so impressed at kale’s nutritional stats […]
Boston Baby Nurse Question
Lately, when my baby is nursing, she turns fussy after a minute or two and stops. Then she’s hungry again an hour later. What am I doing wrong?? See if this rings true: It’s evening, around 6pm, and your baby wants to nurse. You start to feed her, but after a few minutes she dozes or […]
Those Ice Chips… Eating and Labor
During one of the most strenuous times in your life, when you need as much energy as possible, some laboring moms will be forbidden to eat. Sometimes for hours. Upon hours. If your labor is long, not only are you physically struggling, but you might even be uncomfortable with hunger, especially if it’s your first, […]
That Milestone of Milestones: First Foods
Did you know that the good docs of yesteryear recommended starting babies on cereal at just a few weeks old? Parents were often told to add cereal to the bottle. Thank goodness nutrition has evolved! When to Start Solids? You’ll hear different schools of thought. Some experts insist on waiting until the baby is six months […]
Eczema and Bleach Baths
Eczema and Bleach Baths: Follow Dermatologists’ Instructions to Keep Children Safe SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2014)– Eczema is a common skin condition in children, which begins with very itchy skin. Scratching can cause a rash that can become infected. If your child’s eczema is frequently infected, your child’s dermatologist may recommend bleach bath therapy. Eczema: […]
