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The Worst Thing I Ever Accidentally Did to My Baby

Posted by Linda Sharps
on Oct 26, 2011 at 1:55 PM

I thought I had hit an all-time parenting low the first time I accidentally slammed my baby's head into the unyielding wood of a doorway frame. The thwock! of his tiny, still-forming skull haunts me to this day.

Of course, that was before I dumped a pile of baby powder on him, which he instantly inhaled; or the time I managed to bang my arms on the crib rail and drop him unceremoniously to the mattress; or the day I discovered—after he drank the contents—that I'd accidentally handed him a sippy cup with mold coating the inside of the lid.

As bad as those moments were, I have to say, nothing has really topped the time I burned chemical capsicum into his soft, dewy face.

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Neckcheese, Headflakes, and Toe Shmutz: Babies Are Disgusting

Posted by Linda Sharps
on Jul 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Most respected medical professionals agree with my scientific assessment of babies*, which is that they're totally freaky. According to many new studies conducted by horrified new parents, however, it's becoming clear that babies are also totally disgusting.

(*I haven't actually researched this, but I'm certain it's true. Take a closer look at what your pediatrician is scribbling in that file folder during your next well-baby appointment. You think those are detailed notes about your child's developmental milestones or feeding habits or teething discomfort or whatever, but I'm convinced they're using their Viagra ballpoint to write "INFANT APPEARS TO HAVE NORMAL LEVELS OF FREAKY.")

I know what you're thinking: how can you refer to a tiny helpless baby as disgusting? Listen, I'm not passing judgment, I'm just stating a fact over here. You can cover your loin-fruit in all the adorable outfits and blankets you want, but there's no denying that your amazing baby is also amazingly gross.

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How to Keep Mosquitos Off Your Kids Without Slathering Them In Chemicals

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Jul 7, 2011 at 6:46 PM

Despite having lived in Colorado for the first 18 years of my life, it seems there was one aspect of life here I willingly blocked from my mind, only to be reminded in a painful (and annoying) way now that we're back home ... mosquitoes.

Little bloodsucking demon bugs from Hell, they are. If the Devil has a winged friend, it's a mosquito. My 2-year-old now sees things flying in the house and yells, "Bad 'squito!" and tries to slap it (or her brother's head ... though I doubt she sees a bug every time she does that.)

My poor little kids are being eaten alive, and I'm having a hard time sorting through tried-and-true methods versus wastes of time, since I'm not willing to cover them in chemicals, but I've got to figure out something since the West Nile virus still is active around these parts. And no one likes to be itchy.

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What to Do When Your Baby Has a Birthmark

Posted by Heather Chaet
on Jun 14, 2011 at 9:56 AM

birthmarkYou have just gone through (fill in the blank) hours of labor. You see your baby for the first time and you count those fingers, count those toes, hear the Apgar score, and hold her for the first time. They swaddle her up quickly, so tight, so cuddled, and then you hold her again. Maybe it's at her first diaper change or maybe you can see it on her cheek right off. A birthmark. Big, small, dark, faint, reddish, or brown.

You know your kiddo is perfect, no matter what marks she may have. But some birthmarks can be indicators of more serious conditions. How do you know? What do you do?

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How to Choose the Right Swimsuit for Your Baby

Posted by Christie Haskell
on May 15, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Summer Family Fun Guide

child's bathing suitBaby swimsuits can be really, really cute. There are a lot to choose from -- the ones with little ruffled butts, the adorable prints, and suits with your child's favorite character. But frankly, we should really try to avoid buying baby swimsuits that even slightly resemble adult suits.

No, I'm not talking about baby bikinis, but I'd be happy if those disappeared off the planet yesterday. I'm talking about bathing suits that expose baby skin that doesn't need to be exposed. I've got some ideas to help you choose the right swimsuit and sun-protecting accessories for your baby.

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I Gave Up Something I Love to Breastfeed

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Mar 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

baby with rash I adore tea. I love the smell, the taste, I would drink dozens of cups of it daily. I spent $50 in Chinatown in Seattle on fresh green tea leaves (which look like a jar of weed on my counter) and I don't spend that much money on much of anything! I LOVE TEA.

My daughter Aurora, however, doesn't. She has sensitive skin, but when I drink tea, and she nurses, well, she breaks out in a rash all over.

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Elton John Is Way Too Into This Parenting Thing

Posted by Jeanne Sager
on Jan 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM

Elton John sonDear Elton John,

I'm so happy you have your own little Tiny Dancer at home. I've been rooting for you ever since I found out you and hubby David Furnish were testing the adoption waters. But now that little Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John is here, I have to beg a favor. Can you tone it down a little?

You're making the rest of us parents look bad. I read today that you "love the smell of nappies." Elton. Honey. We get that you don't want to be that prototypical dad badly portrayed in those stock photos of a badly dressed dude with a horrified expression on his face and a clothespin on his nose changing his kid's first diaper. You're a true rocket, er, renaissance man. But nobody in their right mind enjoys the smell of human feces.

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Natural Cures for Baby's Yeast Infection

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Jan 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

No matter what you do, or what you feed them, sometimes babies get diaper rashes. One of the more painful ones is a yeast infection rash. We've all got yeast in our bodies, but just like many things, sometimes normal processes get out of whack and create issues.

Yeast rashes suck and make big red patches with lots of spots. It spreads out into folds, looks painful (and often is), and is just bad news. Don't let it fool you either, yeast infections happen to boys as well.

If you take your baby to the doc, usually they'll tell you to go to the lady's section at the store and grab some of the same cream you'd put on your crotch if you had the dreaded YI, but there are a lot of other tried-and-true ways to help treat it at home without meds.

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All Natural Solutions to Soothe Diaper Rash

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Nov 18, 2010 at 1:15 PM

There are a lot of diaper rash creams, ointments, gels, and even medications out there, but a lot of them contain nasty, dangerous, or even irritating chemicals.

Diaper rashes can be tricky, since every baby is different, and there can be many, many causes of rashes, from food allergies and acidity to a yeast infection or even viruses.

Whether you decide to buy a product or use things you have in the house, there's a lot of ways to treat rashes without ever letting something toxic touch your precious baby's booty.

Here's a guide on what to buy and what to avoid.

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Inside California Baby: How Green Are They?

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Oct 8, 2010 at 7:15 AM

California Baby green products
Dennis, The Scientist
If you're even the slightest bit concerned about chemicals in your baby's lotions, soaps, sunscreens, and anything else that goes on his unblemished skin, you've heard of California Baby.

The natural, chemical-free baby products have been a staple in my bathtub since my daughter was born and I was able to grab some shampoo/baby body wash at my local Target.

If you're in the Los Angeles area this weekend, California Baby is throwing a huge shindig and inviting everyone in to see what's new and exciting at HQ. Sadly, I will not be in town, but Jessica Iclisoy, the founder of California Baby, allowed me in for a sneak peek at their small, efficient, 100% solar-powered facility.

Here's what I learned about the eco-minded company that wants to clean your baby. Yes, yours.

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