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By Boston Mamas

Travel Lifesavers
Compared to some of our other jet-setting friends, it took us a long time to get around to flying with Laurel, and things went remarkably well. In part,…
The Best of Bed Rest
Jules, from Boston Mamas, is well on her way through the last trimester of her pregnancy with her first child. Today, she shares tips to survive bed rest:&ldqu
A Breast Pump Primer
Breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding for virtually all infants, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the
Bringing Home Baby (Number Two)
What happens when you bring home baby number two -- or, in my case, babies number two, three, and four?Adjusting to a new baby at home is often difficult…
Kids in the Kitchen
Boston Mamas writer Michelle Stern of What’s Cooking offers this handy guide for involving kids in the kitchen:Since I teach cooking…
BPA and Baby Bottles
Boston Mamas guest contributor Carole Arsenault of Newborn Nurses offers this handy guide on BPA and baby bottles:BPA (Bisphenol A) is an industrial chemical…
Cultivate your family's awareness about the earth and its resources
I truly believe in the notion that every little bit counts, and I find this philosophy particularly important to hang on to when I read reports on the…
Coping with separation
It's common for work trips to separate families, and whether your trip is short or extended, try these tips to help your child cope with the separation:Before…