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Do you miss the sun throughout the winter but in the summer months feel like you should live in a cave to protect your infant’s delicate skin from the sun? You are not alone in your frustration. A cave may not be necessary, but the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that sun protection should begin in infancy and continue throughout life.
However, the AAD warns, “It may only take 15 minutes of midday summer sun to burn a fair-skinned (child).” Dr. Aundria Speropoulos, a pediatrician at Child Care Limited in Kansas City, MO, also warns parents, “Infant skin is more likely to burn in a short time. I have seen infants with second-degree burns (blisters) to their faces because the parent thought the baby would be safe on a cloudy day at a sibling’s soccer game.”
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As life changes go, the birth of your first child is right up there with the most stressful financial times in a parent’s life. Excitement, worry and confusion make it difficult to focus your attention and know what to do first. I’ve watched many parents come through this transition successfully because they’ve set goals and taken the necessary steps to reach them. I’ve also seen people falter along the way in a manner that can hinder their financial future forever. Consider the following information to help ensure you are well-equipped for this new financial phase of life.
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Diapers, whatever their shapes or stripes, are big business--to the tune of some 3,650 diaper changes a year per baby! So cloth or disposable? It pays to reframe the terms of the debate, deciding what the various trade-offs are worth for you and your family.
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Taking a 2-year-old or infant out for the day can be overwhelming, even if it’s good for them and good for mom. Discover Five family friendly outings for preschoolers in Kansas City!
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You hear it all the time: “My second baby was so much easier than my first.” Veteran parents are more relaxed and prepared than newbies, and why not? They’ve been through it all before. We’d love to bottle that experience and sell it, but in lieu of that, we talked to a group of Kansas City-area experts: postpartum doulas, those wonderful women who come into your home for a few days or even a few weeks to help families adjust to the new arrival. These ladies have seen it all, and they’re here to share their top 10 tips with you.
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Exposed feet are a summer staple, but to maintain healthy feet local women should heed some simple advice to keep theirs pool party ready. Here are some tips from EverydayHealth.com for keeping your feet healthy this summer:
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Choosing to breastfeed your baby is an intensely personal decision, a decision that should not be made without an understanding of the valuable benefits breast milk can provide for you and your infant. After all, the benefits don’t stop when your child is weaned.
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Great Summer Books for Babies and Toddlers
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SIDS is the number one cause of death among babies under 12 months, it is also important to know that we have a great resource in our own backyard. SIDS Resources, Inc., is a not-for-profit that provides free educational training as well as free supportive services to families after the loss of an infant. Parents, educators, childcare providers, hospitals and other such groups can receive classes. For more information visit www.SIDSResources.org or call 816.569.6956.
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I know prayer works. There is nothing quite like the joy of answered prayer. Some would say the very best results are the quick answers, the ones you hardly finish asking before they are answered. But what about when the answer seems to never come? What my husband, Dan, and I had been asking and waiting for was a baby. But we had been married 18 years and I had started to think my chances of hitting menopause any given year were greater than ever getting pregnant.
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For some women, going back to work after having a baby is the obvious choice, but many others face a difficult decision: stay home or stay at work. A new mother facing this decision may feel a great weight upon her, but coming to a decision she can be happy with is possible.
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Working Moms
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Why is that your 2-year-old’s fever, congestion and pain suddenly worsen at nightfall when the pediatrician’s office is closed?
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Remember to pack these choices when you are headed for the park!
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The first few words out of our children’s mouths, such as mama and dada, are like little warm drops of sunshine on our spirits. But do you have the same feeling about the word “no”? The ubiquitous word creeps into a child’s lexicon before most any other word and while it quickly ranks as a top favorite for many a toddler, parents find this stage of a child’s development frustrating and challenging.
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One mother shares her amazing adoption journey.
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The majority of pregnant women worry about something harming their baby in utero. What should I stay away from? Is this safe for my baby? Here are a few answers to the frequent questions asked by moms around Kansas City.
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A baby’s fine motor skills are well developed and babies can quickly learn sign language beginning as early as 6 months! If you know American sign language, then you can teach this to your baby. If not, you can make up a sign system that works for your family and follows baby’s cues.
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Baby Signs
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After months of anticipation, your baby is finally here! It is a moment filled with excitement, joy and yes…a little pain. The moment you see your baby for the first time will change your life. But do you know what the first day of your baby’s life will be like for both of you? This timeline will help you know what to expect so that you can relax and enjoy getting to know your little one.
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Baby's First Days
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Making new friends can be difficult for new moms. How can you find and meet your new mommy best friend? Here are five great tips for making friends in Kansas City.
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