I was thinking, perhaps Jaws here has been given a bad rap over the years. The signs and symptoms to an untrained parental eye would seem villainous, predatory, and downright frightening - gnawing on legs, biting boats and using ship parts as gum soothers.But consider this: fussiness, irritability, … [Read more...]
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Cujo Not Jaws
Is there a full moon tonight, because Noob Baby is acting rabid again. Frothing at the mouth, crazed, inconsolable.Vicious? Absolutely.Ahh, but of course, those are the indicators that my darling little noob is teething. Again. Remember how last time I likened the teething process to Jaws? Well, I'd … [Read more...]
Violet! You’re turning violet, Violet!
Readers, meet Violet Beauregarde. You might remember her from the creeptastic classic, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory aka Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Well, Noob Baby has decided that Violet is her new hero, so deliciously full of antioxidents. Hence, NB has tossed aside all prior … [Read more...]
Other Tips
Here are some health related posts and other parenting topics: Dr. Robert Sears' Vaccine Book Dr. Sears' Alternative Vaccine Schedule Baby Sign Language Beginner's Tips Understanding Your Baby's Crying Cues Potty Training Boot Camp - Day 1 Potty Training Boot Camp Update Breaking … [Read more...]
Feeding 101 – from the Baby Whisperer
This very helpful feeding table is summarized from The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems by Tracy Hogg. It is designed for a baby who weighs 6-6 1/2 lbs. or more at birth, and assumes your baby doesn't have any digestive or neurological problems. For preemies, use their developmental … [Read more...]
Gerber Turkey Dinner Will Not Send Your Kid to Therapy: Mommy Martyrdom and Homemade Baby Food
Lately, I’ve been wondering if I have some sort of mommy bipolar disorder thing going on. Do you ever feel this way... Like one day I’m June Cleaver Super Mommy on a mission to bake bread, crochet diapers and homeschool all the children on my block. And then, as if someone’s flipped the Jekyll swi … [Read more...]