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Lisa Fidelis asked:




Creating the right environment for your child can be a difficult task. But, it can also be a lot of fun. Starting by decorating your baby’s nursery, you get to use your creativity and incorporate some of the fun spirit that you possess.

Decorating baby’s nursery is one of those tasks that parents look forward to in planning for baby’s arrival. Choosing the colours and the theme for the room is part of the fun. Should you choose yellow so that it doesn’t matter if you have a girl or boy, or should you go with a bright red, white and blue theme? In today’s world the parents often know beforehand whether they are having a girl or boy, so choosing colours appropriately is a lot easier. But if you choose not to know the *** of your baby before its born, choosing a colour that will be appropriate for either is a wise decision. Although blue may be suitable for a girl, pink is definitely not a colour any boy in today’s world would welcome.

Before choosing the colour you wish for your baby’s room, selecting a theme may inspire your choice. Should you go for an animal theme, an underwater fish theme, a cartoon character theme, a Victorian baby theme, or whatever-the choices are endless. It is a very personal decision, but there are a few things that you must consider with any choice you make. Your theme should fit in with the rest of the house. For example if your house has a decided country feel to it, it may not be wise to choose a really modern theme for your baby’s nursery. Perhaps in that case baby animals, a Victorian theme, a cloud theme, or even a neutral gingham theme may be more appropriate.

You also need to consider having enough storage when outfitting the room. You will need storage for diapers, toys, books, clothes, etc. Shelving and storage cubes are great solutions for this. Even consider using an adult dresser as a change table. You can buy change pads to sit on the top of the dresser. Adult dressers are usually at an appropriate height for changing baby and can store a lot of clothes and diaper change items in the drawers out of sight. This will also allow for a less cluttered environment and the dresser can grow with the child. Other storage solutions for out of sight clutter could be a trunk or toy chest. Check with your local hardware centre for other storage ideas.

When deciding on furniture for the baby’s room, it is a good idea to choose items that are convertible and can grow with your child. Like the dresser mentioned above, other items that can convert to the baby’s growing needs will be less expensive in the long run. A crib that converts into a youth bed is a good investment. Having a rocking chair for mom in the room that will be a stable item in the child’s environment as he/she grows is also a good choice. Expandable book shelves that go from holding stuffed animals for baby, to books and CD’s in later years can also be money savers. The good news is that you should be able to find all of these convertible items in any theme you choose.

It is a good idea to use easy-to-remove decorating items in the baby’s room to allow for easy redecoration as the child grows. You can use removable stickers on the walls, easy to replace (an inexpensive) themed curtains, artwork, rugs and throw pillows. A young boy’s love of trucks can soon change to a zest for hockey or baseball and you need to be quick to adapt for their changing interests.

You also need to keep safety in mind when choosing items for baby’s room. Tall cabinets will be irresistible for a child to climb. Make sure wall shelves are securely hung so that if child hangs on them they won’t come down. Use low shelves as much as possible so the child can easily reach their toys. For really young children take care to use electrical outlet safety plugs. Also use easily cleanable materials as little hands can be sticky and messy. You can use theme appropriate slip-covers on chairs for easy removal at cleaning time.

It is fun for the parents to create an initial environment for their new arrival, but you need to be flexible as the child grows. Remember it is their environment and the room should reflect the child’s interests. To help the child learn and grow, the room should encourage their creativity. A great room for a child needs to be inspiring for the child, as well as be fun and functional.

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sweetbaby0809 asked:


I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and wondering how does a double electric breast pump work? Does it stay on my breast by itself or do I need to hold it? Do I pump both breasts at the same time? How do I stay covered up for privacy while pumping?

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Amy Walsko asked:




Congratulations on making one of the best decisions for your baby’s life and overall health. Breastfeeding cannot compare to formula, considering it contains antibodies, organic nutrition and healing properties. Many women choose to pump for a variety of reasons; some need to return to work while others want to give their spouse the ability to share in the feeding experience. There are many ****** pumps to choose from on the market, but only one brand has made itself a solid name. The Medela style pump ****** pump has outstanding reviews and makes pumping easy and enjoyable.

The Medela Style allows you to pump on both ******* simultaneously. The set comes with a few bottles that do not contain BPA but they typically do not come with *******. The bottles are small, so you may want to hand wash them as opposed to the dishwasher. Although they are dishwasher safe, they are small and can easily get blown away from the powerful water.

The set comes with a built in storage area to keep the milk cold while you travel. It has three separate ice packs that are designed to fit perfectly around the bottles. The bottle compartment also comes with plastic walls to keep the bottles from tipping.

There are many settings on the pump itself. You have the option of pumping slow or faster and the ******* strength can be adjusted as well. These two options make it easy to find a setting that makes pumping enjoyable and efficient.

The set also comes with tubing, ****** shields and small little flaps, called membranes. The shields that come with the Medela Style pump are the average size, so you may need to purchase another set if you need something smaller or a bit larger.

Medela pumps are a top of the line ****** pump. They have a proven track record by hundreds of thousands of women. They typically retail for just under $300 but many times you can find them cheaper or use a coupon to get an added discount.

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Anita Blake asked:




Pain from Raynaud’s Syndrome during breastfeeding is reported to be so intense it has been likened to a “vise clamping around the nipples”. Is it any wonder that women who suffer from this disorder temporarily stop breastfeeding and resort to expressing ****** milk into a bottle for their babies until the pain subsides?

All in the Head?

There are many possible causes of breastfeeding pain, but Raynaud’s Syndrome, a disorder that affects 20% of women of childbearing age, has only recently been recognized as one possible cause of painful ******* during breastfeeding. The association between Raynaud’s Syndrome and breastfeeding was first reported in the early 1970′s, when it was described as “psychosomatic sore nipples”, implying that the cause of the pain is more a negative association to breastfeeding rather than a real, physiologic disorder.

Is Raynauld’s Syndrome to Blame?

When a woman reports pain during breastfeeding, lactation consultants will usually start out by ruling out other possible causes: the baby’s mouth clamping down on the nipple, improper positioning, or improper latching of the baby’s mouth. Once these other possible causes are ruled out, a Raynaud’s Phenomenon test, which includes exposure to sudden cold temperatures, is carried out, to see whether this would trigger blanching or any other color changes and pain in the *******. If this test is positive, then Raynaud’s Syndrome becomes a strong suspect for breastfeeding pain.

Women who complain of the strong pain are sometimes misdiagnosed as suffering from Candida albicans infection and repeated inappropriate treatment with topical antifungal creams is not unusual for these breastfeeding mothers.

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Interestingly, there are ongoing discussions in the medical community about the relationship between a history of ****** surgery and use of ****** implants vis-a-vis the onset of Raynaud’s Syndrome and other auto-immune disorders.

Get Quick Help

When women experience Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding problems, it is important to seek treatment promptly in order to allow them to return to happily breastfeeding their babies as soon as possible.

The good news is that Raynaud’s Syndrome breastfeeding pain is considered to be a highly-treatable condition.

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Lenith Hinaloc asked:




“Malnutrition caused by poor child feeding practices claims over 10 times as many lives as actual famine,” says researcher William Chandler. “Coupled with diarrheal dehydration, malnutrition is the leading killer in the world.” Often, the ‘poor feeding practices’ begin in infancy.

Breast milk is the ideal food for most infants because it contains all the needed nutrients. It is easily and rapidly digested. It is always fresh and at the right temperature. It contains antibodies that protect and help the baby to build up resistance to infections. Breast-feeding also provides an infant with loving attention, essential to emotional development.

As women take on secular jobs, however, breast-feeding declines in many developing countries. Consequently, many African babies are fed powdered formulas. Such formulas are nutritious when correctly prepared under sanitary conditions. “In poor areas of the world, however,” reported Time magazine, “that is sometimes impossible. Mothers may unknowingly mix powdered formula with contaminated water or, to save money, dilute it too much.” The results can be deadly.

Queen, a Nigerian mother of seven, recalls that hospital nurses introduced her babies to bottle-feeding right from the start. Queen continued the procedure at home. However, her six children all suffered from serious and repeated diarrhea—one almost died. Her husband says: “We realized that our sixth child was being infected through the feeding bottle, so we stopped using it, and she recovered. Now Queen is breast-feeding our seventh child during its first few months.”

The message? Put your baby to the ****** as soon as possible! Eat a balanced diet yourself so that you can produce healthy milk. A side benefit of breast-feeding is that it tends to delay the onset of menstruation after the birth of a baby. It is thus called nature’s contraceptive.

Feed Them Right!

Sometimes, though, African children are fed ****** milk exclusively well into their 18th month of life. “When weaned,” says William Chandler, “many children are given adult foods they cannot chew or digest, or that are unnourished.”

UNICEF’s office in Côte d’Ivoire produced a poster that advises mothers: “After five months, more than the ******.” Mother’s milk should be supplemented by fruit, cereals, and vegetables that have been cooked and strained and that are thus soft enough to be chewed and swallowed by an infant. A Nigerian mother named Ijeoma breast-fed each of her four children during their first four months. She continued breast-feeding for up to 12 months, gradually replacing it by spoon- or bottle-fed meals of fruit juices, pap, and other preparations. She observed strict hygiene in preparing meals. The result? Her children have grown up healthy and have had few infections.

As the child grows, a balanced diet will help him stay healthy. A meal of only carbohydrates, such as yams, cassava, or polished rice, will not provide sufficient nutrition. His body also needs proteins, vitamins, and minerals, which are found in meat, eggs, milk, beans, corn, and a variety of vegetables and fruits.

Important too is how food is handled and stored. It may seem tempting to use spoilable food that has been left standing unrefrigerated for a couple of days, but do not use it! “Contaminated food is frequently unsafe and may lead to repeated attacks of diarrhea and other infectious diseases.” Therefore, (1) wash your hands before touching or preparing foods. (2) Eat food immediately after it is cooked—don’t let it stand for long at room temperature. (3) Keep your kitchen, your cooking utensils, your clothes, and yourself clean and tidy at all times.—World Health magazine.

Germs and parasites abound in polluted water. So filter or boil water before using it. Rinse eating utensils with boiling water, and wash your hands before handling food.

Indeed, perhaps the simplest health safeguard is to maintain a high standard of cleanliness. In developing lands, though, this can be a real challenge.

A survey of developing lands revealed that in Latin America, the majority of mothers want no more children. “Only in Africa did a decided minority of the women have this view.”—State of the World 1985, Worldwatch Institute.

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J. Conboy asked:




Yes, we guys are usually an open book to nearly any woman around. Or so we let you think Seriously, there’s usually quite a bit you can figure out about us from just a glance in our direction, but there are SOME secrets we keep amongst ourselves, particularly when it comes to relationships. While they are many in number, here are 7 “secrets” that make a woman super attractive in our eyes.

1. Intelligence: Possibly the number one mis-conception is that all men are looking for a dumb ***** and an easy lay. Admittedly, sometimes we that is all we’re looking for, depending on the occasion (we’re not looking for a wifey in the club.) However, what we are truly searching for 90% of the time is a woman that is an intellectual match that we can talk to (talk?!!?) Yes you read that right, we do want you to be smart, in fact it can be a real turn on if you are smartER than us. Just don’t let anybody know we said that!

2. Personality: “She’s got a great personality” is guy code for “She’s ugly but . . .” True enough, but in reality we do want you to have a great personality; it completes the package. Just as a you want a guy that makes you laugh, we want a girl we can laugh with.

3. Not Into Sports: The 8 hour couch potato with a bag of Doritos in one hand and a beer in the other is an all too often used stereotype. Sure, some of us love a game of football, baseball, or F1, but many of us just aren’t into the whole sports thing. If you’re not into sports either, that’s great to us.

4. Looks: Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie; these are widely considered to be the epitome of the perfect woman. While it’s hard to deny that woman like them are attractive in our eyes, every guy has his own personal criteria as to what’s “beautiful,” and many times looking like a perfect barbie doll isn’t it. In fact, most of us like a little meat on our women. A bit of booty can go a long way.

5. Bigger Looks: An ample chest can get our attention, but is nowhere near as important as a pretty face. Despite where you see our eyes go, we really are talking to you and not your chest during a conversation.

6. Sex: If you can rock our bed that’s fantastic. But if that’s all you can do we’re going to get bored really quick. Men love woman who are great to be with in and out of bed. After all, *** is all about communication between partners for mutual satisfaction; meaning that if you don’t know every position in the book, that’s OK because we can learn together. But if you don’t know how to speak our language (metaphorically speaking) that’s a bit more difficult to over come.

7. Communication: We like it when you talk. We really do. Even if we sometimes space out when you start talking about the latest Twilight movie/book, we do like to listen to what you have to say. Even if we don’t show it. Sometimes we just like to hear the sound of your voice, it comforts us, turns us on, and so much more.

7.1 Bonus Secret: We won’t admit this to anybody else, but we like Twilight too. So if you want to talk about how “Edward shouldn’t have . . .” we’re game, it just might be better to do it in private so our less Twilight-inclined friends don’t feel left out (code for: “or laugh at us.”)

So there you go, confirmation that men actually do want in a woman many of the same things you want in a man. It just takes a little more prodding for us to admit it.

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J. Conboy asked:




Before you buy a Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster, consider these handy tips from new Zhu Zhu Pets owners:

1. Buy an extra set of triple-A batteries. Better yet, a set of rechargeable triple-A batteries. You don’t want your new pet hamster to run out of juice when you’re just starting to have fun with it do you?

2. These furry little critters zoom along pretty quickly: be sure to keep hair, small fingers, shoelaces, etc. away from the motorized wheels that power your pets to prevent entanglement and pinched skin.

3. If your child wants to sleep with their Zhu Zhu Pets, be sure to take the batteries out! These hamsters aren’t made to be sleeping buddies. But if your child must take it to bed with them, removing the batteries will help to insure a peaceful nights sleep for your child, without the risk of tangled hair or pinched skin.

4. These hamsters work best when played with on smooth surfaces (hard floors, hamster accessory play sets.) Putting them on soft surfaces like carpet may damage your hamster so try not to do it. Also keep them away from outside elements such as sand, dirt, water, and grass.

5. Zhu Zhu Pets are designed to be played with by you and your child(ren); don’t let your dog use them as a chew toy if you want to keep your hamster “alive” for any amount of time.

6. While the cuddly hamsters can handle bumping into things on their own, don’t forcefully throw, bump, or crush them as hard impacts may cause your hamster to stop working.

7. Be sure your child is mature enough for their new hamster friend. The recommended age range is 4+ for these cuddly hamsters.

Keep these tips in mind to help you and your kids get the most enjoyment from your new Zhu Zhu Pets hamster at all times.

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Debra J Harris asked:




Do you want to buy the Ameda Purely Yours ****** Pump Carry All? You are definitely not the only one. So many breastfeeding mothers rely on these ****** pumps to make sure that they can still go to work and feed their children.

If you know where to look, you can find some really great prices.

Just keep reading and I’ll show you how.

Why the Purely Yours ****** Pump is So Special

The Purely Yours ****** Pump is the only portable double pump that combines the power and suction of a hospital grade pump with user friendly features. It is deal for moms working full-time and trying to manage pumping quickly, or for anyone who wants a quick, easy and effective ****** pumping experience.

The carry all tote bag also makes pumping for the working mother easier because everything you need to pump your milk anywhere can conveniently fit inside the stylish tote. This helps keep everything discreet and personal.

Unique Features of the Purely Yours Pump

Piston-Driven Suction Very lightweight-only weighs 1 lb! Individually adjustable cycle andsuction controls Saves time – its unique design prevents milk and moisture from entering tubing, so there’s no need to clean pump tubing! Can be used anywhere! The pump uses 3 power sources: ac adapter, car adapter, or AA batteries.

Where to Get Great Deals

It doesn’t matter what your pumping needs are, the Ameda Purely Yours Pump has something for you, and you can get this pump for a cheaper price than many of your friends, if you know where to look.

Just check out a site that finds these deals for you. Don’t spend hours surfing from store to store yourself.

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Lacy S asked:


What are some good electric pumps with power behind them. My sister lent me her even-flo, but I want something with more oomph. I used the symphony pump at the hospital but they cost 1200 and that’s just way to much.

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Brooke Schuman asked:




Weaning your child from breastfeeding is not the easiest thing
to do. As I understand it, weaning a baby from breastfeeding is
like quitting smoking or giving up chocolate. It’s best not to
quit cold turkey. It’s not easy for you or the baby, but it has
to be done. You can wean baby to a bottle or a cup. I
recommend weaning baby to a sippy cup. Some babies will make it
easier on you the mom, and start to lose interest in
breastfeeding usually around nine months or so, and some babies
need their nightly night cap, making it close to impossible for
you to wean your baby. Well for all you moms out there, whose
baby needs their nightly night cap, here are some tips to help
make it easier for you to wean your baby from breastfeeding.

-Long before you even try to start weaning your baby from
breastfeeding you should get baby used to drinking from an
alternative source, a cup or a bottle; preferably a cup as
mentioned earlier. Still continue to breastfeed but give baby
either water, juice or ****** milk from a cup. Try this at
mealtimes when feeding baby solids or when giving baby a snack.

-For the stubborn baby who refuses to take a cup or bottle, it
can be a good idea to skip a breastfeeding session once daily
usually after breakfast or lunch, and only offer him/her what’s
in the cup. This may be hard for three or four days, but after
that baby will get the idea. Once baby is used to drinking out
of a cup once daily, you can skip another breastfeeding session
and drink what’s in the cup. Do this until you are only nursing
once at night before bedtime.

-Wait at least a week in-between skipping a breastfeeding
session, so both your baby and your ******* get used to the
changes.

-If baby is sick or there is another event such as a move or a
change in daycare postpone weaning baby for a couple weeks to
ensure baby is okay and ready to wean.

-The last feedings to go are usually the morning and the night
time feedings, I recommend cutting out the morning feeding
first. Your baby will be hungry and will eat a good nutritious
breakfast.

-When it is finally time to wean baby from the night time
feedings, it is easier to have your ******* out of sight.
Having your spouse put baby down for bed can make this
transition easier. Tell your baby goodnight and hand baby off
to dad. It takes a good week of dad putting baby to sleep for
baby to get the hang of it. Before you put baby to bed make
sure baby is full. Give baby a nighttime snack and a full cup
of milk. When the week is complete go back to your regular
bedtime routine only replacing breastfeeding with milk.

This isn’t the easiest thing to do and it takes quite a bit of
time, but with some patience it will happen for you and your
baby. Good Luck!!

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