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Teaching Proper Hygiene to Toddlers – Everything You Need To Know

Teaching Proper Hygiene to Toddlers - Everything You Need To Know

In these dangerous times of a global health pandemic, there is no better opportunity to teach and reinforce the importance of practicing proper hygiene to the littlest members of our families.

To date, the COVID-19 or Coronavirus has affected thousands all over the world and already by the hundreds in the U.S. It’s a fearful time for everyone especially those of us with older or younger family members. All of us are advised to take all necessary precautions and the world’s most prominent health experts all echo the same advice:

Keep Calm And Wash Your Hands

Now, more than ever, is the best time to make sure that the youngest members of our families understand the importance of practicing proper hygiene. It’s not just about being healthy amidst the current pandemic but it’s also to help them avoid other types of viruses and bacteria as well, because cute as they are, your toddler could be carrying more germs and bacteria than you can imagine. [Read more…]

Do Pregnancy Tests Expire? What You Need To Know About Expired Pregnancy Tests

Do Pregnancy Tests Expire?

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

Home pregnancy test kits are the handy tool for women who seek an explanation behind their missed period or the symptoms they’re experiencing. Thanks to these amazing plastic sticks, you can simply add a few drops of your urine sample and wait for a couple of minutes to have a quick hint of whether you’re pregnant or not. But what if you found an expired pregnancy test? Can you use an expired pregnancy test?

Let’s learn more about the pregnancy test’s expiration and how it can affect your results. [Read more…]

The Preemie Handbook for Dads

The Preemie Handbook for Dads

A family’s constant rock and pillar of support, dads of preemies play an important role in supporting their wife and family. This article explains what to expect and how to deal with the oftentimes stressful challenges of caring for a preemie.

Are you a preemie dad?

If you are, here’s a quick note from us to you:

You must feel like you’ve just stumbled upon unfamiliar terrain. You prepared for the day of your baby’s birth but nothing seems to have prepared you for the early arrival of your baby. It’s all overwhelming, confusing and it makes you very afraid – for your wife, for your children at home, for your tiny preemie fighting to survive. Sometimes it’s all too much to handle. Sometimes you feel like you have no control. You might already feel stretched out with all your responsibilities and obligations that you may sometimes be tempted to just shut down, go back to work or go anywhere else to just to be able to escape all these feelings.

Take a breath, dad.

We’re here to tell you that everything you’re feeling is all normal. Running away from any situation that overwhelms us is usually our natural instinct but, as difficult as it sometimes is, processing and acknowledging your feelings is the first step to coping with the many challenges of having a premature baby. Coping day by day might be a “new” kind of normal and you might feel isolated from the rest of the other dads, we can assure you that you are definitely not alone.

According to stanfordchildrens.org, “In the U.S., nearly half a million babies are born preterm. Many of these babies also have low birth weights.” This means that there are thousands of dads out there who are going through the same situation as you and going through the same thoughts as you.

This article is crafted especially for you. We will talk about common experiences as a preemie dad, what to expect and some tips to help you cope. While we may not perfectly capture everything exactly as how you see or feel it, we’ll do our best to create a handbook for you to help you carry through these challenging times. [Read more…]

What Does A Faint Line On A Pregnancy Test Mean?

What Does A Faint Line On A Pregnancy Test Mean?

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

If you missed your period or suspect that you’re pregnant, taking a home pregnancy test can usually help you confirm pregnancy. But what if the result revealed a very faint line on pregnancy test?

Instead of reassurance, a faint line on pregnancy test creates confusion for the woman who needs a prompt confirmation. This is why it is important to have some knowledge of how home pregnancy tests work and how to interpret the result. In this case, let’s focus on the possible interpretations of a faint second line on pregnancy test! [Read more…]

How To Host An Outer Space Themed Baby Shower

Are you excited to meet your little space explorer? Gather your family and friends to celebrate for this one of a kind, outer space themed baby shower!

Show everyone that you love your baby “to the moon and back” by selecting an “out of this world” theme for your baby shower. An outer space-themed party is perfect for parents who want to celebrate with a unique and exciting atmosphere. Parents who are fond of stargazing or watching sci-fi movies are sure to be delighted in bringing these into a real-time party. Though it is commonly used for baby boys, you can also create a galaxy themed baby shower for your baby girl by using a little bit of creativity and style. [Read more…]