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For some parents, portable toddler travel beds are must-haves to provide young children with a safe and comfortable place to sleep while on vacation. “Simpler is always better, especially when thinking of traveling with toddlers,” says Anjuli Gans, MD, a pediatrician at Karabots Pediatric Care Center, West Philadelphia. “So, when it comes to a toddler travel bed, you don’t need all the bells and whistles. There are a lot of fancy ones out there on the market, but your baby really just needs a safe and comfortable place to sleep....

While sleek in design, this type of stroller can typically accommodate a child up to toddlerhood like a traditional option. You can even tailor them specifically to your needs since many come with extra features like reclining levels, a canopy, a storage basket, and a parent tray to keep your baby cool and hold any vacation gear you’ve packed. However, keep in mind that the more storage it offers, the heavier it will be....

You may have had friends offer suggestions, and after nursing awhile you’ll probably be offering other friends the same tips. Having the right clothes can, and will, make your life easier during your busy days with your new baby. Best Clothes to Wear You don’t have to buy special breastfeeding clothes to be able to breastfeed comfortably. A button-down blouse that you can quickly open or tee shirt that you can pull up to expose your breasts will work just fine....

In 2017, the birth rate for women aged 15 to 19 years was 18.8 per 1,000 women. This is a record low and a drop of 7% since 2016. This is a very positive sign. Complications of Teen Pregnancy Teenagers and their babies face additional health risks during pregnancy (part of the reason that teen pregnancy may be discouraged). Lack of Prenatal Care Many teen mothers do not get prenatal care until late in their pregnancy....

The Reggio Emilia approach is an early education or preschool philosophy that uses four key principles to focus on a child’s natural development. The approach is both child-centered and directed, taking the philosophy that learning must make sense to the student (even the youngest students) in order to be effective and meaningful. A child’s point of view is completely respected and the student is encouraged to follow their own educational path....

Background Researchers at the Research Institute on Addictions at Buffalo, New York, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Wayne State University developed the TWEAK as a short test that’s designed to be more sensitive to detecting alcohol problems in pregnant women. Follow-up research revealed that the TWEAK test may be more effective than the Tolerance, Annoyed, Cut-down, and Eye-Opener (T-ACE) test in diagnosing harmful drinking in women. TWEAK has also been used to screen for harmful drinking in the general population, outpatients, hospital patients, and in emergency room settings....

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Bean bag chairs are fun seating alternatives that can be used for lounging, gaming, virtual learning, or just relaxing. With seemingly endless options when it comes to sizes, shapes, and materials, the right chair can be stylish and useful. We tested out the Three Posts Teen Large Bean Bag Sofa to see if this was a good fit for children and families. With three kids at home—ages 10, 7, and 3—we are spending more time lounging, playing, and relaxing indoors....

Toddlers have a blossoming sense of independence that spans into the nighttime hours as well. You may find yourself dealing yet again with nighttime wake-ups, but this time your child doesn’t just cry for you—they walk right out of their bed and come find you. Along with being active and curious, toddlers can be highly emotional. Don’t be surprised if they shriek with glee when you tell them you’re headed to the beach or if they melt down completely when they can’t put their shoes on themselves....

There are many possible reasons for abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting. Keep reading to learn more about implantation spotting, spotting and early miscarriage, and spotting that has nothing to do with early pregnancy. Implantation Spotting Light spotting that occurs between ovulation and your expected period is sometimes referred to as “implantation spotting.” The theory most commonly repeated online is that when an embryo implants itself into the uterine lining, the lining in that area sheds just slightly, leading to what you later see as light spotting....

IQ levels in early childhood are considered stable and may have subsequent impacts on future schooling, health, and socioeconomic standing. So, researchers stress the importance of testing for vitamin D levels in pregnancy and supplementing if required. The study also found that vitamin D deficiency was alarmingly common among pregnant people in general, but deficiency occurred at an even greater rate among populations with darker skin. What the Study Shows The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, looked at data from over 1000 people during pregnancy to determine their vitamin D plasma levels in the second trimester....

Given the fact that time together for so many households starts at around 6 or 7 o’clock or even later in the evening on a school night, it can be tough to set an early bedtime. And since experts say school-age children roughly need about 9 to 11 hours of sleep—which means they need to go to bed around 8 or 9 o’clock, depending on what time they need to get up—that doesn’t leave much time for anything besides dinner, homework and reading one short book chapter together....

They are named for an Irish obstetrician who first described them in medical literature in 1837 and extend from your areolar glands (also known as Montgomery glands) and are often most prominent during pregnancy and breastfeeding. What to Look For You’ll find Montgomery’s tubercles on the surface of your areola, the circular area of skin surrounding the nipple. These little bumps can be flesh-toned, pink, red, white, or yellowish in color, and are usually about 1 to 2 millimeters in diameter....

Below our experts explain what it means when you have protein in your urine during pregnancy, when protein in urine may be a problem, and how conditions related to protein in urine during pregnancy are treated. What Does Protein in Urine Mean? In a non-pregnant individual, a normal amount of protein in urine would be about 150mg/day. But when you are pregnant, that number can increase to up to 300mg/day....

Full-term pregnancies typically last from 39 to 41 weeks, but it is also not uncommon for a baby to come slightly before or after that timeframe. In fact, studies show that fewer than 5% of women deliver on their due date and only 70% give birth within 10 days of their due date. Additionally, most doctors do not consider a baby to be “late” until at least 41 weeks, and some wait until 42 weeks before they intervene....

While the numbers are declining in the birth rate overall—and for ages 20 to 24—the rate is up slightly in the late 20s, defined as 25 to 29. So, if you are pregnant in your 20s, you are likely to find people of a similar age in your childbirth classes and in playgroups. This gives you another thing in common as you share tales of your pregnancy and lives....

However the fever manifests, it’s a surefire way to catch a parent’s attention and ignite a flurry of anxiety—especially if your child is still fairly young. Because babies can’t tell you how they’re feeling, discovering your baby has a fever can feel overwhelming. Consequently, it’s helpful to discover what may be at the root as well as what you can do to alleviate their discomfort. Here’s what you need to know about fevers and what you can do to help....

If failing grades is the case for your college student, don’t despair. In addition to tackling harder coursework, college students are also adjusting to college life. They are learning to live on their own, negotiating with roommates, dealing with loneliness, and trying to make new friends. These things alone are enough to overwhelm even the most resilient students. Still, a sudden slip in grades is worth investigating. There could be a bigger issue at play that needs your attention....

Flash forward a few days and I was sleep-deprived, with engorged breasts, sore nipples, and no idea what I was doing. My baby was having trouble latching and didn’t want to sleep unless she was in my arms. I went from a confident, joyful new mom to doubting my ability to parent in a blink of an eye. I felt I had no idea what to do to make her happy, let alone keep her fed and well-rested....