Pesticides are substances or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling or treating any pest. Pesticides are used to control things that are considered to be harmful (think ants, wasps, bees, weeds, mosquitoes, fleas, worms and rodents). Some common pesticides are crop sprays farmers use, ant/wasp/bee/weed/mouse killer sprays or powders, fumigation for fleas and […]
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
How do I help a choking child?
The most important way to help your baby or toddler if they are choking is to follow the universal protocol of check-call-care.
Baby Choking Hazards
There are many potential choking hazards found in most homes despite our best efforts to make our homes safe for our babies.
Green Parenting: Our Children’s Sleepwear
Children’s clothing catching fire has to be one of the most awful thoughts a parent can have. Keeping these fears in the forefront of their minds, in 1971 the Department of Commerce asked clothing manufacturers of children’s sleepwear to created flame resistant sleepwear.
The Dueling Grandmothers
What’s bothering me involves Riley’s two grandmothers, who seem to be competing with each other, trying to buy her love, bribing her with their one-upmanship.
Raw Food Introduction
My name is Blythe Metz. I teach quick and easy raw food recipes, raw beauty treatments, and give tips to help us all live a more environmentally considerate lifestyle.
When should I start teaching my baby to swim?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend swimming classes for babies under 12 months of age. It says there is no scientific evidence of efficacy of water survival programs for infants this age.
Mommybites Survey and Car Seat Webinar
I’m just gonna come right out and say this. I have a BIG favor to ask. Would you mind taking this very short (anonymous) 10-second survey that will help us get to know you a bit better? I know that there is nothing fun or exciting about a survey, but as we have never officially asked […]