Bringing Baby Home: Infant

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Survey: Hospital Birth Versus Home Birth??

Did you hear? A young, Australian woman who lobbied for more support for home births has died after delivering her baby daughter at home. She was rushed to the ER in cardiac arrest. Women and babies can die in both places due to unforeseen labor and delivery complications It's a known fact that things can change in a blink of an eye for a mom giving birth. This is just a survey and in no way intended to start a ruckus here...I would love to hear your stories...I'll tell you mine in the SWH... Have you delivered at home? In a...

Baby's Bag

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Car Seats

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Car Seat ?

My son is 11 months and weighs about 22 pounds, woould it be okay to turn him around.I know you are supposed to wait until they are one and at least twenty pounds but he is really hating his car seat now and he looks a little silly being that big facing rear.He is crawling and has taken a few steps so he seems strong enough.Any thought would be appreciated.thanks

Preparing Siblings

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How to Prepare My Son to Have a Little Brother or Sister

I am expecting my second child in November and am wondering how to prepare my son for this change! He will be two years old in December. I am just wondering if you mamas have any great advice on this subject- stuff that really worked for you or did not work for you! I am at a loss so far and feeling a little overwhelmed. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!