To swaddle, or not to swaddle? There is mixed advice out there among parents and childcare experts. Some say swaddling can contribute to SIDS or other issues. Others say, when done properly, swaddling is not only safe- it's highly beneficial for baby and parent. Here in lies the Great Swaddling Debate. Crying and Calming Baby
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The Swaddling Debate: Is Swaddling Dangerous?
By JustMommies staff
To swaddle, or not to swaddle? There is mixed advice out there among parents and childcare experts. Some say swaddling can contribute to SIDS or other issues. Others say, when done properly, swaddling is not only safe- it's highly beneficial for baby and parent. Here in lies the Great Swaddling Debate. Snuggle Up for a Long Winter Nap
By Inhabitots
It's too bad moms and dads can't catch up on some much needed ZZZZZs and hibernate for the winter. But napping is a realistic option -- and with that in mind we've rounded up our favorite naptime related products for little ones and families. This giant bird's nest bed is big enough for your whole flock How to Soothe a Colicky Baby
By JustMommies staff
Having a colicky baby can be incredibly stressful and frustrating for parents. Colic refers to when an otherwise healthy baby that cries for three or more hours a day, three or more days a week, for three or more weeks (and often much longer). This pattern begins in the baby's first month, and usually Effective, Nontoxic Teethers & Tips To Soothe Teething Babies
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Teething is painful work, and it often causes babies to have very irritable days and long, sleepless nights -- both of which affect the entire family. Good thing there's no shortage of innovative and eco-friendly teethers for little ones to sink their hard working gums into, all of which make it easy Colic Symptoms in Babies
By JustMommies staff
Colic is a condition in which a baby starts to cry for extended periods of time, and often for no obvious reason (no fever, for example). The crying is a response to intense abdominal pain, and doctors use what they call the “Rule of Three” to help identify it. If a baby cries for three or more hours How to Calm Your Crying Baby
By Elizabeth Pantley
When we’re pregnant or awaiting adoption, we dream about our baby-to-be, we always envision those beautiful Hallmark card scenes: charming baby smiling up at peaceful mother’s face. We read books in advance of the big day about how care for a newborn - how to bathe, feed and dress her - and then Baby Gas Pains: How to Help Your Baby
By JustMommies staff
Try these five easy ways to remedy gas pains in your baby. Colic Myths
By JustMommies staff
As if new parents weren’t stressed out enough, the persistent cry of a colicky infant adds even more tension to a household with a brand-new baby around. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that there are plenty of not-so-helpful myths about colic and what to do about it. If you have a colicky baby, Crying It Out: Will Holding Your Baby Too Much Spoil Him?
By Nancy Da Silva
Your baby is crying. You’re in the middle of a task in another room, or you’re entertaining company. Do you stop what you’re doing and go pick them up or do you let them cry it out and stay where you are?The answer to that question, regardless of which you choose, will definitely make you wrong Baby Tantrums
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care Learn about it A baby’s first tantrum can take you by surprise. Your baby can really shock you by shrieking, stamping, hitting, or making his whole body go stiff. But don’t take it personally; baby tantrums aren’t about anything you’ve done 