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Robin OBrien's Articles in Baby Care

  • Breastfeeding and Obesity
    Are children who are breastfed less likely to be obese in adulthood? Are obese mothers less likely to breastfeed their children?
  • Breastfeeding and Alcohol - Some Advice and Guidelines
    Many studies have been carried out on pregnant women who consume alcohol, and it has been conclusively shown that alcohol is very detrimental to the unborn baby. However, the risks associated with drinking alcohol whilst breastfeeding a baby are not so well understood or defined. So, what should a breastfeeding mother be aware of when she drinks alcohol?
  • Breast Milk Helps Mental Development In Premature Babies
    Study after study clearly demonstrates the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. Now, a recent study shows that premature babies who are fed their mother's breast milk show better mental development than those who aren't.
  • 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.
  • Bottle Feeding: Is Baby Getting Too Much?
    Recent studies have linked adult obesity with being over fed bottle milk in infancy. So, are you giving too much milk to your baby?
  • 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.
  • Bottle Feeding Baby - Keeping it Clean
    Breastfeeding mothers can have many problems but one thing they don't have to think about is keeping their milk clean and germ-free. Bottle feeding mothers don't have this luxury. Cleanliness is paramount when bottle feeding your baby.
  • Best Vacuum Cleaner - Tips On How To Find And Buy It
    Finding the best vacuum cleaner for your needs can be somewhat frustrating. With so many brands and with some costing hundreds of dollars it's difficult to decide on which is best. The secret is to sit down and decide what you want it to have. Here's a check list on what you should be thinking about.
  • Bellini Isabella Crib
    I did quite a bit of research before I bought the Bellini Isabella crib. What persuaded me to buy it was that the Baby Bargains book rated it highly and also The Consumer Guide gave it a #1 rating. Despite one or two minor shortcomings I'm really glad I bought the Isabella by Bellini.
  • Beautiful Munire Cribs
    Munire cribs are among the most well made, designed and sophisticated on the market. They are designed to convert from crib to bed; to grow as your child grows. They also form part of an overall package of furniture items to give a nursery a complete look.
  • 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.
  • Beautiful Baby Girl Crib Bedding
    Having a new baby girl gives parents the opportunity to create a nursery that really is something special. Perhaps the most important decision is choosing a beautiful crib bedding set for your little girl. The good news is, the choice is enormous, so there are designs to suit every parent's taste.
  • Be A Visionary Thinker And Not An Idle Dreamer
    Self motivation is something many of us find hard. We know what we want but we just can't seem to get motivated to do anything about getting it. But, if you're going to get to where you want to get to, you need to be a visionary thinker and not an idle dreamer.
  • 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.
  • Baby Teething - Recognizing the Symptoms and Knowing the Remedies.
    If your baby is fussing and squirming during feeding, is drooling excessively or has a bad diaper rash, the chances are your baby may be teething. The first step for finding a remedy for your baby's teething is recognizing the signs of teething.
  • Babi Italia Cribs
    Babi Italia cribs have been made in Italy for over 15 years. It has quite a large presence in America with both traditional and LifeStyle models being available.
  • 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.
  • 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?
  • All Winners Are Losers
    When looking for our own self-development we are often bombarded by slogans that claim to show us the ‘key to success’, or steps that can guarantee that we ‘win in life’, no matter what it is we want. But, can we be winners and, more importantly, should we strive to be winners?
  • 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.
  • Advice About Buying A Baby Crib
    It can be confusing when buying a new baby crib. If you're a first time parent this can be especially so. What follows is some advice about buying a baby crib that will hopefully give you more confidence when you come to purchase your own child's.
  • A Handicap Stair Lift - Is It Right For You?
    The handicap stair lift brings real domestic independence for those who are disabled or handicapped in such a way that they find it difficult to walk up or down the stairs. But before you buy one, for you or someone else, you should spend sometime in evaluating the exact requirements of the handicapped user of the stair lift and whether it is the right solution for their disability.
  • A Father’s Thoughts On Bottle Feeding
    Before the arrival of our son, my wife had planned on breastfeeding him and I was fully supportive of this decision. I’d read up on everything there was to know about birthing, feeding, cleaning and nurturing a child. I was determined to be totally supportive and involved in rearing our child. But, when my wife announced she was switching from breastfeeding to bottle feeding, I found myself at odds with her decision.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 Tips On Buying A Robotic Massage Chair
    Deciding to buy a robotic massage chair could be the best decision you ever made, however, many make the mistake of buying a chair that isn't right for them. And, they aren't cheap, so it's also a costly mistake. Here are some tips to help make sure you buy the best shiatsu massage chair for you.
  • 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.
  • 10 Tips for Easing Reflux When Feeding Baby Formula Milk
    As much as 50 percent of all healthy babies have reflux at some stage. Reflux is less common in babies that are exclusively breastfed as breast milk is more hypoallergenic and is digested twice as fast as formula milk. But for mothers who bottle feed their baby, there are a few simple steps that will greatly ease, or stop altogether, reflux during feeding.

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