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How to Pack a Diaper Bag
..., diapers, wipes, plastic bags for dirty diapers or soiled clothes, and a change of clothes for Baby..., bring extras of the items above, plus a small container of diaper rash cream, breast pads if you...
Essential Gear for Baby's First Six Weeks
Babies don't really need a lot of gear the first few weeks at home. Despite the temptation to buy all the wonderful baby clothes and gadgets available, a few basics are all you and your baby need.
Cloth Diapers 101
... to the local landfill but even more so at the thought of the alternative, cloth diapers are an option you may...-in-one diapers are the order of the day. With snaps or Velcro closures, waterproof banding around the waist... and legs, and natural, breathable fibers that require no soaking, cloth diapers can be a more palatable...
Diaper-Duty Essentials: What's Normal?
...You may not love changing diapers, but you're hardly alone if you obsess about what's inside them... of dirty diapers," says Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, a pediatrician and author of Mommy Calls. "As long as your... pediatrician about any mucus in your baby's diaper and about poop that's red or black (a possible sign...
Diapering Duty
...Is diapering all that hard? Thankfully, no. But for a new parent, it can be a little intimidating... to stock up on the basics listed on the next page. Both types of diapers have their advantages. Most moms... consider disposables more convenient, but opting for cloth can save you money. According to Diaper Changes...
Diaper Rash
...Diapers were a wonderful invention, controlling infants' waste products in a relatively convenient..., clean, and healthy way. Still, ever since children began to wear diapers, diaper rash has been the most... of diaper rash. Urinary wetness increases skin friction, raises the skin pH, makes the skin less cohesive...
Is Your Baby Dehydrated?
If your baby has diarrhea, it's very important that you keep him well hydrated, or you may end up having to go to the emergency room.
Baby Development Tracker
Follow your baby's growth and learn about all of the milestones he'll reach in his first year! Plus, you'll find Health and Safety Information and Mom Must-Know Tips for each week.
Diaper Decisions
...Before my baby, Roy, was born, I decided I wanted to use cloth diapers, but I was too overwhelmed... percent from the get-go. Start slowly, advises Bryana Guckin, owner of Diaper Junction, in Virginia Beach...." No matter which kind you use, know that babies usually go through ten to 12 diapers per day; toddlers...
Treating Diaper Rash
Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, How can we get rid of this irritating rash?
Gorgeous, Affordable Diaper Bags
... count the ways: There's the it-couldn't-be-a-diaper bag shape, the way it switches to a stroller bag... think this pricey diaper bag is worth the big bucks. And if you still need reason to justify the expense... pointe right now. Why We Love It: We'd totally go for this purse, diaper bag or not. The fact that it has...
