Some Rights Reserved</h1> <article> <h1>Handling an Infant Fever Effectively (and Other Medical Tips for Moms)</h1> <p>Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:29:42 -0400</p> Does the thought of handling an infant fever leave you in cold sweats? That little plastic beeping stick can greatly reduce your mothering anxiety, yes. But it's only the first grade. You, my dear, need to graduate. You need a crash-course in effective fever management.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=UzJVNNojhP8:awfFxZoZNY4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=UzJVNNojhP8:awfFxZoZNY4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Splurge-Worthy Infant Christmas Dresses You Won't Find in Stores</h1> <p>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:29:04 -0500</p> Feeling a little bored with all the standard infant Christmas dresses out there? I hear you, sistah. In this year's edition of The Best and Brightest of Christmas Dresses, I'll point you towards boutiques that specialize in WOW-factor.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=NSy7RPfa8t0:LWjIDdKs5AU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=NSy7RPfa8t0:LWjIDdKs5AU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>is this a infected c section?</h1> <p>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 10:56:14 -0500</p> hi i had a c section 11 weeks ago. i have a pin size whole that is still not healed i am leaking a yellow fluid that does smell. i wash the wound daily<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=IoOtZR0B6VA:RO_VszmSoos:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=IoOtZR0B6VA:RO_VszmSoos:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>14 Newborn Costumes That Actually Fit Newborns</h1> <p>Wed, 3 Oct 2012 15:12:44 -0400</p> When it comes to newborn costumes, Sturgeon's Law must be applied. What?!? You don't know this Universal Truth? Let me whittle it down to 5 words. 90% of everything is crap.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=4WuGoXfAGY4:dwk1fPI4ZWY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=4WuGoXfAGY4:dwk1fPI4ZWY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Are Infant Halloween Costumes a Big Waste of Time?</h1> <p>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:53:31 -0400</p> Halloween is approaching and you've got a decision to make. Should you browse through endless infant Halloween costumes? Or skip the holiday altogether? Well...<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=aGtM_FDTNd0:srCFUbTWJPw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=aGtM_FDTNd0:srCFUbTWJPw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Infant Milestone Marker: My Gift for You</h1> <p>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:39:43 -0400</p> The Milestone Marker is my free gift for subscribing.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=r-dIhfqeJYg:hdHibA5OaHU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=r-dIhfqeJYg:hdHibA5OaHU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The Merry Mother Newsletter: A Latte for Your Soul</h1> <p>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 14:04:36 -0400</p> The Merry Mother is focused on serving up a monthly dose of information, intrigue, and plenty of good-ole-fashioned smiling. After all, merry mothers make merry babies.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=C7yX4m55wXI:ZNDf0vgVUrk:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=C7yX4m55wXI:ZNDf0vgVUrk:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Get Free Baby Coupons (Without Being Conned)</h1> <p>Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:17:59 -0400</p> Have you fallen for the 'ole free baby coupons con? Have you given away your precious email for a supposed-lifetime supply of baby coupons, only to discover you have to complete 5 so-called-offers? (Does it seem like I'm writing from experience here? 'cause I am...)<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=MpqlOqnRLq8:Ml0rZ3zSd-w:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=MpqlOqnRLq8:Ml0rZ3zSd-w:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Why is my 8 month old baby's poo very pale?</h1> <p>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:32 -0400</p> My baby is 8 months. Eating solids very well and on minimal milk +- 500ml at the most per day. She has been in hospital 3 times with bronchitus and pneumonia.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=FO3y6HJo5yA:BZ-mjSW96RU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=FO3y6HJo5yA:BZ-mjSW96RU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Sunblock for 4 month old</h1> <p>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:41:22 -0400</p> Hi there, was wondering if you know of any sunblocks that are safe for 4month olds? I have heard that Episencial Sunny Sunscreen may be, but I'm not positive.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=qCQmuPv9x0Q:S3Njia7tLz4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=qCQmuPv9x0Q:S3Njia7tLz4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Baby Coupons and Discount Codes for January - February, 2012</h1> <p>Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:06:44 -0500</p> With all the expenses a new baby brings to the table, is it any wonder that we ALL seem to be clambering for baby coupons these days? Here's a directory of the best online baby stores, with their current coupons, free shipping codes, and sales announcements.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=OPf8jMPN3Z0:-KVZ-YJNggM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=OPf8jMPN3Z0:-KVZ-YJNggM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>What types of foods should I give my son? He is just starting table foods.</h1> <p>Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:39:38 -0500</p> My 9 month old son just got the go ahead for strictly table foods from our doctor. I am wondering what to give him for breakfast and lunch? Dinner he eats<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=jbRTwAsqpNI:FyOkwvZUhZE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=jbRTwAsqpNI:FyOkwvZUhZE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Constipation and Fever</h1> <p>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:30:44 -0500</p> My 20 month old son hasn't pooped in 3 and a half days and also has had a fever for that long, is something seriously wrong? It is now Monday morning,<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=bLhHG42m3iI:7nMMdd-jCHc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=bLhHG42m3iI:7nMMdd-jCHc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Does a Belly Binder Really Help with Post-Cesearean Recovery?</h1> <p>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:42:19 -0500</p> I've gotten a lot of questions over the years about whether a belly binder for post-c-section recovery is worth the cost. Since I'm not currently pregnant, I asked for a pregnant volunteer from my subscribers.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=AOLuZMHss-w:ZiQko9H5AVU:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=AOLuZMHss-w:ZiQko9H5AVU:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Baby Learning Toys: How to Find the Smartest Ones</h1> <p>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:34:43 -0400</p> If you're going to buy toys for your infant, why not choose baby learning toys that will stimulate his brain and encourage milestone growth? Here's what to look for in a toy worth giving.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=5_4pcUaVvMk:OEG-z0NG6cg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=5_4pcUaVvMk:OEG-z0NG6cg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>A Baby Yoda Costume You Must Have</h1> <p>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:37:23 -0400</p> If Yoda was here, he would give you some very sound advice: a baby Yoda costume you must have...Who are you to argue with the last Jedi Master? Here are some of the cutest Star Wars inspired costumes for babies in the galaxy.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=6MIGeJCnmOQ:ntmYOx-3LQE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=6MIGeJCnmOQ:ntmYOx-3LQE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>New Mom of Twins Needs Some Advice</h1> <p>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:01:25 -0400</p> I have just given birth to twin boys on August 23rd 2011. I also have two precious girls (aged 5 and 4 years old, there is exactly a difference of one<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Lv8UWcMa4oA:nZ5EiGSNMPI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Lv8UWcMa4oA:nZ5EiGSNMPI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>5 Halloween Infant Costumes Inspired by Beloved Bedtime Books</h1> <p>Mon, 5 Sep 2011 09:39:40 -0400</p> Don't just do Halloween infant costumes for the sake of Baby's First Halloween. Show off his emerging personality! Use his well-loved, well-chewed boardbook lying next to the nursery rocking chair as inspiration!<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=A8R-kRGGQVU:n-4J1WP6m7A:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=A8R-kRGGQVU:n-4J1WP6m7A:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Transform Tom Arma Halloween Costumes into Nursery Art</h1> <p>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:59:40 -0400</p> There's a reason Tom Arma Halloween costumes are called heirlooms. They are a step WAAAY above the average Halloween infant costume. These are works of art, ready to be photographed and displayed in your nursery (or at Grandma's house) all year round.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=WFUyphzRYPE:We3SR1j9gTA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=WFUyphzRYPE:We3SR1j9gTA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>What are the Best Baby Monitors?</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:43:42 -0400</p> I'm having my first child this Christmas and the one item i have not been able to figure out is which is the best baby monitor. I was wondering what you<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=gjXVD3WCrg8:D5wQuvOXOi4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=gjXVD3WCrg8:D5wQuvOXOi4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Help with my son... He has silent reflux!</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:48:18 -0400</p> At 3 weeks and 2 days my son began an eating frenzy, I figured he's going through a growth spurt. 2 days later, he begins fussing while he eats and burps.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=uyskRSurFqk:6yutR3TSge4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=uyskRSurFqk:6yutR3TSge4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>MAM Anti Colic Bottle Review</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:47:53 -0400</p> I had a hard time breast feeding my son when he was born because of my low milk supply (finally found out due to overmedicating thyroid meds) and because<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=9nf1tn_1yp8:ySSr3CM-1xI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=9nf1tn_1yp8:ySSr3CM-1xI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Free Baby Samples That Will Make Your Heart Flutter</h1> <p>Tue, 9 Aug 2011 19:01:13 -0400</p> I recognize that the phrase free baby samples is not as breath-catching, as say...a free SUV. However. We moms have to take our thrills where we can. Babies ain't cheap, and in my book, every penny saved on baby stuff is a penny spent on a romantic get away with my hubby.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Qu_0Thl7Gp4:vxp8WBkFvTw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Qu_0Thl7Gp4:vxp8WBkFvTw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Is it normal for a child with tubes in their ears to have excessive smell?</h1> <p>Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:21:04 -0400</p> My grandson has tubes in his ears,and has had infection in them for quite some time. He has been on antibiotic ear drops the whole time, but the smell<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=vWBFLinrPJ4:1_lLbpDLINA:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=vWBFLinrPJ4:1_lLbpDLINA:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Get a Baby Food Organizer...Save a Life in Africa?</h1> <p>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:08 -0400</p> Did you know that, for a limited time, purchasing a baby food organizer could help save a life in Africa?<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=OrTo-3onGPE:qQyY8IYJehQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=OrTo-3onGPE:qQyY8IYJehQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>6 Week Old Strains a Lot to Pass Gas</h1> <p>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:38:46 -0400</p> My son is 6 weeks old and is exclusively breastfed. Since birth he used to poop after every feed. On Wednesday morning was the last time he went and started<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=vZz4fcUJbRo:R0TcDxxULOY:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=vZz4fcUJbRo:R0TcDxxULOY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Reoccuring Clogged Milk Ducts & Crying....</h1> <p>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:38:44 -0400</p> I have had the same side clogging off & on for the last 2 wks. Any tips? I've tried the whole gamit; wet compress, heating pad, hot shower, massage, even<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=CzMGcYE66Sk:Rmao_O9w0WE:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=CzMGcYE66Sk:Rmao_O9w0WE:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>My Baby is Suffering From Fever with Cough and Vomit</h1> <p>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:17:59 -0400</p> My Baby is 9 Months old and she is very weak her head size is bigger in compare with her body. In the past she suffered from fever but cured by the grace<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=XJYM2M9bMRM:rJl_9fWXPbM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=XJYM2M9bMRM:rJl_9fWXPbM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Choosing the Best Baby Bottle For...</h1> <p>Wed, 25 May 2011 19:38:45 -0400</p> Find the best baby bottle for YOUR situation. Do you breastfeed? On a budget? Colic? Each situation has bottles that are best for THAT situation. Discover what they are.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=A9crV-FkdLU:Qgzf3fwkTg4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=A9crV-FkdLU:Qgzf3fwkTg4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The Best Summer Reading Books</h1> <p>Tue, 17 May 2011 08:59:44 -0400</p> Merry Mothers share their favorites just in time for summer reading.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=dwqvtCB-_bA:wJ-cgfvgnXo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=dwqvtCB-_bA:wJ-cgfvgnXo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Your 2011 Infant Swimwear and Baby Fun-Sun Guide</h1> <p>Fri, 13 May 2011 21:17:10 -0400</p> Summer has arrived, and you're itching to breakout the infant swimwear and introduce your baby to the wonders of the outdoors. Here's everything you need to make baby's first summer spectacular.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ebqjyg0kyXA:CLB6NjAi5AI:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ebqjyg0kyXA:CLB6NjAi5AI:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>5 Breastfeeding Challenges You CAN Overcome</h1> <p>Wed, 11 May 2011 11:19:57 -0400</p> There are 5 common breastfeeding challenges that often confront new mothers. Luckily, you don't need to throw in the burp rag and give up! You can overcome these challenges easily.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Dn5HkUCKW0c:dqdyEIQyIGo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Dn5HkUCKW0c:dqdyEIQyIGo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Free Baby Diapers: Your EZ Guide to Huggies, Pampers, 7th Generation, and a Little Luvs</h1> <p>Fri, 6 May 2011 15:07:18 -0400</p> Okay...bad news first. (I'm such a pessimist.) Free baby diapers are not going to gently float down from heaven, covering you with their money-saving goodness. They're more likely to arrive like Forest Gump's feather: one lonely diaper at a time. HOWEVER, there's one thing you can do that will shake the goose, so to speak.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Vss48zJnOsM:_In0-Cd8700:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Vss48zJnOsM:_In0-Cd8700:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Is Your Baby Sunscreen a Sultan? or a Sham?</h1> <p>Mon, 2 May 2011 17:44:09 -0400</p> I counted out eight different types of baby sunscreen at the checkout counter in Target last week. And every last one of them was taunting me. Which one should I choose? What makes each different? Does it even matter? Or is it the same white stuff in a different colored bottle?<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=K1vCumJqC6E:d1DuxWBMEUM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=K1vCumJqC6E:d1DuxWBMEUM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Is my infant urinating enough?</h1> <p>Mon, 2 May 2011 15:58:34 -0400</p> My son will be 6 months old on the 1st of May, he drinks plenty of fluids through out the day but only urinates a little in 10 hours is this normal?<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=AvnTrVAphLQ:KYyB0SnvV6E:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=AvnTrVAphLQ:KYyB0SnvV6E:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>The Baby Fever Fighter: Five Tricks To Try at Home</h1> <p>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:07:17 -0400</p> That wicked baby fever. His sad, tired eyes. Your anxious ones. Not fun. Fortunately, you don't have to just cross your fingers and hope for the best. I've researched up five techniques to help you help him get more comfortable. And when he's more comfortable, he'll eat better, sleep better, and most importantly, feel better.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=4QeBVeVED5U:xD_2n1Beahg:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=4QeBVeVED5U:xD_2n1Beahg:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Infant Thermometer Showdown: The Top 5 Most-Loved</h1> <p>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:38:41 -0400</p> If I had a quarter for every infant thermometer I've purchased, I could pay cash for our health insurance. So writing this article was somewhat selfish. I wanted to get down and dirty into the world of baby thermometers. Pull out the medical research...poll some moms...and see which methods and tools came out shining.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ppjXSkwGnkY:zxxzypSGIPw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ppjXSkwGnkY:zxxzypSGIPw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>5 Ways to Conquer the Infant Cold</h1> <p>Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:31:43 -0400</p> It is not uncommon for an infant cold to be the first storm a mother must weather. It's so hard to see your infant all stuffed up and uncomfortable! Here are some basic guideliness on how to relieve cold-induced misery.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=7FzEGCwTL4s:zN0wJKBj64w:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=7FzEGCwTL4s:zN0wJKBj64w:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Can Enfamil Cause Ear Infections?</h1> <p>Wed, 6 Apr 2011 12:10:44 -0400</p> This could be coincidence, but I started her on Enfamil Premium when she was 3 months old because that's what WIC offers, and that's when she started these<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=CCrO7gS5z1U:PXiyJoBjlko:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=CCrO7gS5z1U:PXiyJoBjlko:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Burping Baby Tips</h1> <p>Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:17:32 -0400</p> Would you be comfortable with a huge balloon in your stomach? A burping baby lives without that discomfort. Consequence? A happier baby. Lesson? Learn how to get that burp!<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=GN5utvlpBoA:1YJkVEyqXww:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=GN5utvlpBoA:1YJkVEyqXww:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Stylish Baby Easter Dresses for Picture-Perfect Egg Hunting Adventures</h1> <p>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:34:07 -0400</p> Let me rescue you from the hum-drum baby Easter dresses lined up at your local mega-mart. As your friendly neighborhood fashion pirate, allow me to reveal a treasure map to the most sophisticatedly cute baby Spring dresses ever made. There's a New World of infant style just waiting for you to plunder.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=uj8dn9cAqEg:xEsy8gfwRGs:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=uj8dn9cAqEg:xEsy8gfwRGs:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Why does my baby spit up so much?</h1> <p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:36 -0400</p> My son is 5 weeks old and seems to spit up everything he eats. I breastfeed and after every feeding he spits or throws up everything he just ate. He is<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Fi0A9WoQh4E:ROUjaF58lTM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=Fi0A9WoQh4E:ROUjaF58lTM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Fancy Infant Easter Dresses...The 2011 Fantastics</h1> <p>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:59:10 -0400</p> Forget the plain-jane infant Easter dresses stocked hundreds-high at your local Target. Go original in 2011. I've scoured the web for amazingly-beautiful and jaw-dropping unique designs from boutiques you probably didn't even realize existed.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=y0rIBcR5InU:cRNi0avQZpw:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=y0rIBcR5InU:cRNi0avQZpw:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Are Dogs and Babies a Recipe for Grief? or a Grand Slam?</h1> <p>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:03:27 -0400</p> Dogs and babies are two of my passions. So when we first discovered my pregnancy, I was a little concerned. How would Moxie, the little shih tzu who had been with me since the 8th grade, handle this new competition? Fortunately, there's a way to keep your family intact, without sending away your four-legged baby just when your two-legged one arrives.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=rDZTDlxSNPw:1v6Xj4f48pQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=rDZTDlxSNPw:1v6Xj4f48pQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Why a Good Teething Pacifier Makes All The Difference</h1> <p>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:40:07 -0500</p> Using a regular 'ole binky as a teething pacifier is asking for trouble. In no time all, your budding piranah will devour that flimsy plastic and choking hazards will sprout everywhere. You need a REAL teething pacifier, or at least some decent teething toys. Here are the top gnaw-worthy toys to soothe and comfort your suffering infant.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=36BUEH9_MPI:XC-T728mWBo:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=36BUEH9_MPI:XC-T728mWBo:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Infant Diarrhea after Formula Switch</h1> <p>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:58:17 -0500</p> My 3 week old infant had diarrhea twice in 4 hours, what should I do? We switched formulas from Similac Sensitive because of constipation and gave her<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=EjALz0DZM1k:8nJJruYliA4:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=EjALz0DZM1k:8nJJruYliA4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>A C-Section Recovery: Elizabeth's Tips for Quicker Healing</h1> <p>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:14:27 -0500</p> Every single person on the planet (excepting any residing in Area 51), arrived either by vaginal or c-section delivery. And although the end prize (a baby) is the same, the methods couldn't be further apart.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=FgtJdocvUdg:7w6JzGDv_h8:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=FgtJdocvUdg:7w6JzGDv_h8:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Can Baby Sign Language Delay Speech?</h1> <p>Sat, 8 Jan 2011 20:57:51 -0500</p> It's a valid question. After all, who wants to work hard teaching baby sign language only to discover it delayed the 'Mommy!' you're dying to hear? Yes, in the short-run baby signing is a blessing. A signing infant will give you fewer fits of frustration. But is that short-term benefit worth a potential long term harm?<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=jhh_sXw8Y9M:qyd4G-vWj7w:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=jhh_sXw8Y9M:qyd4G-vWj7w:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Can I give my 18 month old cold medicine?</h1> <p>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:25:05 -0500</p> What cold medicine can I give my 18 month old who has greenish mucus and a constant runny nose? Yes, he is still teething, but all this drainage is making<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=EkzDi_pZ9GM:eWiMoEVNCTc:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=EkzDi_pZ9GM:eWiMoEVNCTc:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Skip the Baby Cold: How to Avoid the Crusty Nose Nasties</h1> <p>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:03:23 -0500</p> Don't let a baby cold turn your beautiful infant into a nightmare of crusty yellow nasties. You CAN have a hugable baby all winter long.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=sfJPrgNdO2w:uSUirOdHAJM:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=sfJPrgNdO2w:uSUirOdHAJM:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Is It an Infant Ear Infection? 7 Home-Tests Can Tell You</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:05:10 -0500</p> There are few things as devastating to your good-night's rest like an infant ear infection. Here are some tips and clues to help you identify when she may need that visit to the doctor.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ZSUOXvbYIYg:GwKIAft1pcQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms/dkRx?a=ZSUOXvbYIYg:GwKIAft1pcQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"></img></a> </div> </article> </main></body></html>