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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 16:13
Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump Recalled
by Kate Goodin
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If you own a Medela Pump in Style Advanced breastpump, heads up: It might be one of the "small percent" of pumps affected by a recall announced in a press release.

The pumps are recalled because a component in the control board can wear off after long-term use, causing the motor to stop or slow. Here's how to tell if your pump qualifies for the recall:Read Full Post
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 11:03
Study: Banned Toxins Found in Pregnant Women
by Kate Goodin
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There's so much to be wary of during pregnancy: cold cuts, caffeine, alcohol, sushi. Most pregnant women are super-careful with just about everything they do.

This makes the findings of a study from the University of California San Francisco all the more disheartening. The study found multiple chemicals, some banned since the 1970s, in the blood or urine of all 268 pregnant women subjects. 

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 11:00
Colds During Pregnancy: Which Remedies Are Safe
by Kate Goodin
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Pregnant ladies, you've probably already asked your doc this question a million times since the stick turned pink: "Is it safe to...?" You know the basics about microwaving cold-cuts and taking precautions with cleaning chemicals. But now that cold season is here—and you're dying for some sweet relief—what's safe to combat stuffy noses and scratchy throats? Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University School of Medicine, gave us the scoop on commonly-asked questions on colds during pregnancy.Read Full Post
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 13:42
Chinese vs. Western Parenting
by Kate Goodin
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Over the weekend a piece appeared in the Wall Street Journal by Amy Chua about the virtues of Chinese parenting versus Western parenting, excerpted from Chua's book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. "Chinese" is not meant to refer to just that ethnicity -- rather, it describes the type of person who follows it (there are mothers of Chinese heritage who don't follow Chinese parenting methods, and Western moms who do).

Chinese mothers are extremely strict and expect nothing but the best from their children -- and they let them know it, in no uncertain terms. For example, here's a list of things Chua's children were not allowed to do, from her article:Read Full Post
Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 16:36
Parents Sue School Over Team's Haircut Policy
by Kate Goodin
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The parents of a 14-year-old boy are suing their Greensburg, IN school district for kicking their son off the basketball team for having too-long hair, according to The Indianapolis Star.

I was initially reminded of a similar incident last year, where a 4-year-old boy was suspended from his Dallas kindergarten class for the same offense. Ludicrous!

But after digging deeper, this case may fit better in the Sue-Happy Parents File.Read Full Post
Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 11:00
Mompetition Video: Holiday Edition
by Kate Goodin
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Remember the hilarious "mompetitor" video Erin from the Parenting Post blogged about? Now there's a new version satirizing mompetition around the already-competitive holidays from blogger Jen Singer ofMommasaid.net. The opening exchange pretty much says it all:Read Full Post
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 13:29
Kids' Toys You Secretly Love to Play With
by Kate Goodin
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Okay, I'll admit it: My name is Kate, I am 25, and I love playing with Play-Doh. When I used to babysit, I'd always suggest it and hope the kid would be up for it. That, or coloring books. There's something very satisfying about selecting just the right color (Cerulean or Cornflower?) from a fresh pack of 64, the Bentley of crayon packs. The sharpener in the back really put it over the top.

Turns out I'm not alone. In an informal office poll, other Parenting.com staffers ‘fessed up to the kiddie stuff they actually like to play with, including:Read Full Post
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 12:00
FAQ: Traveling with Car Seats on Airplanes
by Kate Goodin
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You're all set to go on your holiday trip: flights booked, bags packed, stroller set to go. But what about your car seat? Should you bring it on the plane? Will it fit in the seat? How do you properly install it anyway? We spoke with "The Car Seat Lady," Alisa Baer, M.D., a pediatrician in the NICU at Columbia University Children's Hospital in New York and certified instructor for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's car seat course, for her tips on flying with a car seat.Read Full Post
Friday, December 17, 2010 - 11:32
Happy Friday: It’s Free Shipping Day!
by Kate Goodin
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Are you scrambling to finish up (or just get started on) holiday shopping? Turns out good things come to those who wait: Today is Free Shipping Day, where tons of online retailers, including the Disney Store, Barnes & Noble and Harry & David, are offering free shipping with no minimum purchase. Lots of other retailers are offering free shipping on certain purchases, like Toys R Us shipping free on orders $49 or more.

Stumped on what to give? Get inspiration from our holiday gift guides:Read Full Post
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 11:12
WTFriday: Birthing Dolls
by Kate Goodin
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Preparing your first child to be a brother or sister can be a big hurdle in second pregnancies. Two of our Project Pregnancy bloggers, Sally Wilson and Jenny Feldon, have asked for readers' advice, and we recently compiled a list of tips on how to tell your child about a new baby.

One common tip is giving your child a baby doll to play with, so you can show her how you're supposed to hold and feed a real baby. MamAmor has taken this approach one step further, creating handmade pregnant, birthing and breastfeeding dolls which leave little to the imagination.Read Full Post

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