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Robin OBrien's Articles in Baby Care

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  • When and How to Stop Breastfeeding
    Many nursing mothers become very anxious about when and how best to stop breastfeeding. The decision to stop breastfeeding should be part of a natural process of raising a child and should be of no concern to anyone but mother and baby.
  • The Many Benefits of Breastfeeding
    Many expectant mothers are told about the benefits of breastfeeding but many don't just realise how many benefits both mother and baby get from breastfeeding. The following list may surprise some mothers.
  • Is the Search for One's Inner-Self a Complete Waste of Time?
    I hear and read about the need to find one's inner-self so that one can begin self-improvement. The more I hear this, the more I know that looking for your inner-self is a waste of time and effort, and here's why.
  • Why Are Dental Problems More Prevalent In Babies That Are Bottle-Fed?
    When you choose to bottle fed your child your need to be extra vigilant in taking care of your baby's teeth. Study after study has shown that babies that are bottle-fed suffer more dental problems than those that are exclusively breastfed. The following are two reasons why this should be so.
  • Recognising the Symptoms of Teething
    In most children teething starts at around 6 months of age. However, the first set of primary (milk) teeth take up to 2 to 3 years to appear. Teething can be a painful and distressing time for your child. Learning to recognise teething symptoms is the first step in finding the best remedy for your teething baby.
  • 6 Benefits of Breastfeeding
    Giving your baby breast milk is the most natural form of feeding there is, and offers an unequalled way of providing the ideal food for your baby, helping your baby to grow healthy and naturally.
  • What Vitamins Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need?
    No single source of food gives you all the vitamins you need except for breastmilk. Because a breastfeed baby gets all the nutrients it requires from its mother breastmilk it's vital that a nursing mother is getting all the vitamins she needs.
  • Parents Need To Take Responsibility For Their Child's Tooth Decay
    According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease. And, tooth decay is on the increase in young infants. So why, despite better health care, is infant tooth decay such a problem and what can be done to prevent it?
  • Are Teething Rings And Pacifiers Bad For Baby?
    Whether one refers to them as teething rings, pacifiers, dummies or binkies, many new parents feel anxious about letting their child suck on one. Many worry that giving their teething infant a teething ring will later bring about teeth problems, or oral fixations when they grow up, or being dependent on an object to sooth rather than learning to sooth themselves. But are these concerns justified or are teething rings perfectly safe to give your baby?
  • Ten Words To Help Your Self Esteem
    Acquiring self-esteem isn't easy. Most of us can start out with good intentions but then lose our way. We need simple guidelines, a catechism or a simple mantra show the way or give us something to fall back during hard times. To this end, I have put together ten steps that may help you gain the self-esteem you want so much.
  • What Minerals Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need?
    A well-balanced diet is important for a breastfeeding mother as all her baby's nutrients come from her breastmilk. Minerals are the building blocks needed for your baby's development, now and for her long-term health.
  • 12 Helpful Tips For Breastfeeding Your Baby
    Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start in life and is supposed a natural thing for a mother and newborn child to do. But, if you're having a few problems in breastfeeding your child, here are 12 helpful hints to help you and your child to enjoy that special bond between mother and child.
  • Using An Amber Necklace As An Aid To Sooth Your Teething Baby
    Many believe that the use of amber to sooth a baby's teething pain is something new but amber necklaces have been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years in some European and Asian countries. In fact, in Austria, Switzerland and Germany, amber teething necklaces are often sold in local pharmacies. So how does amber sooth teething pains and does it work?
  • Eating For Breastfeeding
    Breastmilk provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy development. The following is some advice on eating a varied and balanced diet to help keep you, and your baby, healthy when you're breastfeeding.
  • Could Baby Milk Formula End Obesity?
    In developed countries obesity is becoming the number one health concern. Obesity starts young in life but scientists are now developing an infant milk formula that is designed to prevent obesity in later life. At the moment this research is in its infancy, but could milk formula really save your child from obesity in later life? And, more importantly, is it safe?
  • When Should A Baby Stop Using A Dummy?
    Many parents are anxious about their child using a dummy. Dummies have been criticised for their potential to damage baby teeth and many parents worry about their child being dependent on an object to sooth rather than learning to sooth themselves. But they can have some benefits too, say experts.
  • Twisted Sisters Yarn - Chic And Trendy Hand Dyed Yarns
    Twisted Sisters Yarn was founded by Lynne Vogel and friends over ten years ago. They are a group of innovative hand dyers and designers who have helped to bring modern designs as well as a sense of fun to the world of hand dyed yarn. Not only does Twisted Sisters Yarn mix together breathtaking colors to produce unique colorways, it also uses only the best fibers available.
  • Some Tips Before You Buy A Nursing Bra
    For successful breastfeeding you should buy the best nursing for you. Breastfeeding a baby – especially outside of the home - can be difficult at the best of times, so it's worth spending a little time and thought before you buy the nursing bra that is right for you.
  • Are There Any Advantages To Bottle Feeding?
    There is no doubt that breastfeeding is best for baby. Infant formula can’t offer the same health benefits as breast milk. However, many mothers don’t breastfeed – for many reasons - and are they failing to provide the best for their child and does bottle feeding offer any advantages at all for a mother or child? The answer is, yes, bottle feeding does have its advantages.
  • Old Fashioned Teething Remedies
    When seeing your child suffering from teething pains you naturally want to help. But you may not want to use gum gels, pain killers or modern teething rings. Well, don’t worry, people have been trying to ease teething pain for centuries and there are a host of old-fashioned teething remedies.
  • My First Scarf Using Rio De La Plata Yarn
    I don't ever remember a time when I didn't knit. However, I have to confess that it's only recently that I turned my hand to hand-dyed yarns. Maybe the more I knit the more snobbish I become about it. I hope not. Anyhow, I've just tried using some hand-dyed wool from Rio De La Plata Yarn.
  • What Is The Best Diet For A Breastfeeding Mom?
    During pregnancy many women eat much more than usual sometimes eating a bizarre mixture of foodstuffs at the one time. This is just your body’s way of storing up the nutrition you need so your baby can grow strong inside you as well to begin to produce the breast milk your baby will later need. But after the birth what you eat is even more important for your baby’s health.
  • Winchester Cathedral - England's Most Beautiful Cathedral
    England has many beautiful cathedrals, but in my opinion, Winchester Cathedral is without doubt the most beautiful. Its scale, architecture and setting make it unrivalled. And, if that wasn't enough, the cathedral happens to be in England's most preserved and picturesque city.
  • Minerals – A Vital Part Of A Breastfeeding Diet
    When breastfeeding, your diet is very important. The quality of breast milk can be reduced if the diet of a breastfeeding mother is poor or deficient in certain substances. Minerals are very important to your baby; there are building blocks that will help to ensure your baby’s development now and in the future.
  • Margaret Stove And Filaro Yarn - Two Beautiful Yarns From New Zealand
    The best merino wool comes from Australia and New Zealand, so it's no wonder that two leading producers and exponents of yarn come from New Zealand. Both Margaret Stove (Margaret Stove Yarn) and Anna Gratton (Filaro Yarn) have international reputations firmly based on the quality of the yarn they produce and the quality of their workmanship.
  • The Walk From Winchester To Abbots Worthy
    When visitors come to Winchester they invariably go for walks along the weirs and across to St Johns Hospital and St Catherine's Hill. However, for the more adventurous there are many other walks that will delight. The Walk from Winchester to Abbots Worthy is particularly pleasant and rewarding.
  • Bottle Feeding Tips
    Breastfeeding is always preferable to bottle feeding, but if you are about to start bottle feeding your baby you should first talk to your midwife about the advantages and disadvantages of bottle feeding. Here are some bottle feeding tips to help get you started.
  • The Pali Crib - A Review
    I recently bought a Pali crib - the Sabrina - for our first baby, Paula. After spending a long time looking at various brands we settled on the Pali Sabrina because of its simple styling and because of the reputation of the company. On the whole, I'm happy with it although it does have some drawbacks.
  • Make Sure You Buy A Nursing Bra That Works Best For You
    Let’s get one thing straight; despite what you may be told, you don’t need a nursing bra to successfully breastfeed. Breastfeeding women in many cultures do not wear nursing bras – a simple piece of cloth wrapped around the breasts suffices. However, many women are used to wearing bras and appreciate the support they give therefore when it comes time to breastfeed choosing the correct nursing bra is important.
  • Hand Dyed Yarn - Using Grape Juice To Make Your Own Dye
    Creating your own hand dyed yarn isn't difficult and can be fun. With a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using grape juice. With wool get a dusty-rose color, on cotton you'll get soft lavender.
  • Bassett Convertible Cribs
    Like most other manufacturers Bassett now makes convertible cribs. The company's latest collection owes much of its design inspiration from older American country styles. For, those who love simple, Cottage, New England or Shaker styles, Bassett Convertible cribs will pull at the heart strings.
  • After Using Sirdar Yarn A Yarn Snob No More
    I didn't really notice it at first; it just sort of crept up on me. But, I'd turned into a yarn snob. I found myself only using hand dyed yarn for all my projects and refusing to knit with anything 'down market'. Sirdar yarn showed me the error of my ways.
  • Time Is A Dimension So Do You Seriously Think You Can Contain It?
    People are often described as being two-dimensional. It implies that there is a lack of depth to their character; a three-dimensional person is supposed to be the complete picture. But many forget that there is a forth dimension: Time. Is it sheer folly to try and control a dimension?
  • The Jenny Lind Crib
    Jenny Lind is not a brand name; it is a type of crib. Many companies like DaVinci, Angel Line and Delta Luv make a Jenny Lind baby crib. Its style is one of nice old-fashioned charm and is still as much in demand as it was when it first appeared in the 1850s.
  • Hand Dyed Yarn - Making Variegated Yarn
    Knitting with hand dyed yarn is becoming more and more popular as people are discovering the beautiful and unique qualities of garments made from hand dyed fiber. Buying variegated hand dyed yarn can be expensive, so why not make your own? It's easy, fun and rewarding.
  • Rio De La Plata Yarn - I Love Using This Hand-Dyed Yarn
    The more I knit, the more I realize how much I have to learn. Many years ago I started knitting simple patterns with cheap yarn I found in my local shop. Years later, I now find myself shopping around for new designs and colors using hand-dyed yarns from all over the world. My latest discovery is Rio De La Plata Yarn.
  • The Bonavita Cabana Crib
    The Cabana Bonavita Crib Collection comes with classic, elegant styling that's been crafted to the highest standards. It's convertible, which means it will grow as your child grows. The Cabana will be the very heart of your child's nursery.
  • Tips On How To Use Your Bread Machine
    Bread machines make home baking easy. However, some people who use one are disappointed with the results. This is usually - if not always - because of incorrect usage. What follows are some essential and good bread machine tips.
  • What Is The Best Convertible Crib?
    Buying a convertible crib is an excellent choice. Not only do they look gorgeous but they grow with your child and, as you won't need to buy your child another bed until adulthood, you'll save yourself a lot of money. Here's a sample of some of the best convertible cribs.
  • My First Sock Using Twisted Sisters Yarn
    I've been knitting for some years now but have never, in all that time, used hand dyed yarn. Well, I finally decided to broaden my yarn experience and have completed my first project using a hand dyed fiber from Twisted Sisters Yarn.
  • Use Turmeric To Make Your Own Hand Dyed Yarn
    Making your own hand dyed yarn can be fun, rewarding and cheap. It's not that difficult to make either, and with a little practice, you'll making yarn that is beautiful and unique. Here's a recipe using turmeric.
  • The Bread Machine - How Did We Ever Live Without Them?
    When wanting to give a huge compliment on a product people often say; the next best thing to sliced bread, well, I think it's about time we started saying; the next best thing to the bread machine. I just don't know how busy people, who love freshly baked bread, ever got along without these marvelous inventions.
  • Windy Valley Muskox Yarn And My Lace Knitting Project
    I've been knitting all my life and have acquired many knitting books along the way. My latest buy is Arctic Lace by Donna Druchunas. This wonderful book is a step by step introduction to knitting and designing lace. Of special interest is the use of Muskox yarn. So, after purchasing some from Windy Valley Muskox Yarn I set about learning how to use this wondrous fiber to create a lace shawl.
  • Reviews Of The Best Baby Cribs
    Buying a baby crib that best suits your needs can be problematic, not because of a shortage of good quality pieces, but rather because there is simply too much choice. To help you along, here are reviews of some of the best baby cribs on the market today.
  • The Babi Italia Pinehurst Crib
    The flagship crib of Babi Italia is the Pinehurst with the Espresso model being the most popular. It costs around $400 so it isn't cheap. Does the Babi Italia Pinehurst crib represent good value for money and how does it compare to other brands?
  • Tips On Buying The Best Recumbent Exercise Bike
    Recumbent exercise bikes are becoming ever more popular, and for good reason. But, with so many makes and models on the market, it can be a little confusing deciding on which is the best one to buy, especially if you've never bought one before. Here are some tips that will help you choose and buy the best recumbent bike.
  • Should You Buy A Manual Treadmill?
    So, you want to buy a treadmill but are unsure if you should buy a motorized or manual treadmill? It's a good question. Not only is there a considerable price differential between them; a manual machine is lighter, smaller and easier to store. But, will it give you the workout you want?
  • Bread Tastes Just As Good When Baked In A Cheap Bread Machine
    The secret is to buy a cheap bread machine that is right for you. Before you buy, you should think carefully about what it is you want. We all want delicious home-made bread, but what other requirements do you have? Do you want to bake small or large loaves, is a delay timer needed and do you want a good express bake feature? Here are some good low cost bread makers that offer great value for money.
  • A Beautiful Baby Crib For Your Little One
    Perhaps the most important event in someone's life is becoming a parent. Our life changes forever on the arrival of a new born child and it's only natural to want to give our children the best. Buying a beautiful baby crib for the nursery is top of the list for many parents.
  • Beautiful Bellini Cribs
    Bellini is an Italian company that has been making cribs for over 25 years. A Bellini crib is considered to be of excellent quality with subtle, slightly modern styling. Its flagship Isabella crib is representative of this European background in design and craftsmanship.

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