Newbie Mom Files

When to start your baby on (solid) foods

I was told not to start a baby on baby cereal until he was 3 months old. In my opinion, that is wrong. If I have a baby that his bottle is not filling him up anymore, then it is time to go to the next step. Just start out slowly. [...]

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A Must Have Mom Item

When you are pregnant everyone has an opinion of what you will need/want once the baby arrives. They will talk about certain bibs, boppys, swings and jumpy seats. What I am going to recommend to you is something that you will love, help you out and is something I always bring to a baby [...]

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Get breastfeeding on a great start

Many mothers plan to breastfeed their children yet find themselves faced with obstacles that they did not expect. Support for breastfeeding is rarely found in today’s society, and what is out there is often tainted with myths and inaccuracies. This can cause some women to give up before they have really had a chance to [...]

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Survival tips for new mums

Becoming a mother for the first time can be scary, exciting, daunting, emotional and so much more. Especially when you find out over half way through your pregnancy and are so clue less that before you have time to digest the idea that you have life inside of you, there is suddenly a tiny scrap [...]

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Thrush

What is Thrush? Thrush is an infection that occurs in the mouth. If Thrush is present you will notice white patches that often cover the tongue or coat the inside of the mouth. The infection is yeast based and caused by the bacteria Candida Albicans. Adults can have Thrush also. If you suspect your child has Thrush, [...]

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Treating Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is very common with newborns. The rash is usually caused by moisture from urination or liquid stool that is trapped inside a tight hot space between the skin and diaper. Often diaper rash will look like a deep red ring around the anus or further spread out. How to Treat Diaper Rash Make sure you monitor your [...]

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NMF - Newbie Mom Files

NMFs or Newbie Mom Files are for moms by moms. If you are a new mom or a first time mom, you are indeed a newbie. These documents are bits of real information, categorized to help you find simple information on topics that might not be so simple in real life, when you are dealing with [...]

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