A Parent asks, I am preganant with my first child and my partner has a 4 year old daughter from a previous relationship, he has never been able to look after her before longer then a night anyway. My partner & his ex made an agreement form him to look after & see his daughter he has to buy new toys and clothes, but i am not sure what toys to buy that is going to be safe to use around my newborn child? I was thinking blocks, but she Read More

A Parent asks, i do it t get attention..is that weird? Read More

A Parent asks, Im 16 weeks this friday and i cant wait to feel the baby move just to reassure me everything is fine!. I know its still early but i hear of all these girls who have their first baby like me and are already feeling a lot of movements by b4 their 20th week and thats not far away, does not feel like that will happen to me =(. How early did you feel your baby move for the first time? Read More

A Parent asks, I’m doing a little research for an assignment on global infant feeding practices, and I want to find out what foods are given to babies (under 1 year) in different countries? And at what age? And what’s the method used for giving this food? In Australia, it’s usually rice cereal first. I have heard of Indians using ragi and Chinese using congee – so tell me more, people! What did you feed your baby Read More

A Parent asks, a week to half a week before your period was due? Read More

A Parent asks, Our daughter is nearly 5 months old. She’s getting too old for some of her toys I think. What are some fun toys or things to help her development we should be think about? Thanks! Read More

A Parent asks, I am 36 weeks and 2 days pregnant my daughter is breeched and I am having her turned on Wednesday. I have been feeling really tired today and really uncomfortable. I have been having a lot of lower back pain and pains on the sides of my stomach is this normal? What did it feel like the days before you went into labor? And right before the contractions started? Do you always lose your muscus plug? Read More

A Parent asks, Intercourse lasted a long time with me mostly on top. The bleeding was light and only occured after straining. What could this be – should I be worried? Read More

A Parent asks, I nursed my first baby and want to nurse again. My daughter will be a toddler of 17 months when my next baby is born. Any tips, advice or stories about how to do this with an older baby running around? While I support extended breastfeeding, a child of 6 that can eat a steak is way too old to be nursing. Sarah W, you are NOT a terrible mother! Read More