It has been an exciting year in the baby blog with a few changes in bloggers, several news stories, a few series started, and of course lots of information and reflection. This is a list of the best of the best. . .the best news, the best advice and the best of my personal favorites. With that I wish you all a Happy New Year, and look forward to an exciting year in 2008!
Ask a Baby Blogger Series–This, in my opinion is one of the best things the baby blog has to offer. Granted, it’s my advice which I obviously think is sound, well researched advice. . .otherwise I wouldn’t give it. But this series is one of the things that gives the Baby Blog a personal touch. And in case you’re wondering, the way to get your question answered in the baby blog is to simply ask it!
Baby’s Illness and Breastfeeding
Can I Still Be Vegan and Breastfeed?
Are There Toxins in My Breastmilk?
Why My Toddlers Aren’t Allowed to Talk Back
Breastfeeding in Front of an Older Child
A Toddler’s Proper Place on the Weight Charts
Extra Water for Breastfed Babies?
http://baby.families.com/blog/ask-a-baby-blogger-how-young-is-too-young-for-discipline”>How Young Is Too Young for Discipline?
My Mother in Law and Husband are Against Co-Sleeping
You Said to Feed on Demand But. . .
Why You Can’t Breastfeed a Baby on a Schedule
Why You Can’t Breastfeed a Baby on a Schedule Part 2
Vitamin D Supplements and Breastfeeding
Feeding on Demand, Twins and Your Sanity
Should I Wake My Baby to Breastfeed?
My Breastfed Baby Always Seems to Be Sick. . .
Best Advice–Different from the Ask a Baby Blogger Series in that this is my (or others’)unsolicited opinion. Sometimes I take issues we’re discussing in the forums and other times I just randomly offer insight from my own parenting. These are my favorites from 2007.
5 Reasons Not to Put Cereal In Your Baby’s Bottle
5 Things That Your Baby Really Wants for Christmas
Are Vaccines Really Safe? Looking at Safety Differently
Are Vaccines Safe? Other Things You Should Know
Do You Justify Your Toddler’s Behavior By Their Age?
Most Common Car Seat Mistakes Parents Make
Bye Bye Bumbos! Hello Good Parenting?
Weathering a Cold Without Meds
Memo to the New Mom: You Can’t Get It All Right
Product Safety Recalls: Is Stuff Really Dangerous?
Toddler Discipline: Never Let them See You Sweat
Toddler Discipline: The Real Issue
Are Classes for My Baby Worth It?
What NOT to Do When Your Toddler Refuses to Move
When Your Pediatrican Blows You Off
New Parents: Babies Aren’t Supposed to Sleep
The Bean Dip Strategy for Helpful Baby Advice
Rethink Those Sleeping Arrangements
Closely Spaced Siblings? Ten Tips to Survive
Don’t Buy These With a Baby in the House
The Non-Breastfeeders Guide to Breastfeeding Etiquette
As a Parent. . .I Have Arrived
News Stories & Current Research–These blogs cover what I consider to be the best news stories of 2007 and the most promising or exciting (or in some cases just interesting) medical research as well!
Merck Recalls 1.2 Million Vaccines
Naming Your Baby As An Art Form?
Breastfeeding + Gene = Higher IQ?
New Medical Advice for Your Baby
Babies in the News: Be Careful What You Ask For!
Why the US Infant Mortality Rate is So High
Babies in the News: Identical Triplets Are Born
Car Seats Put Infants at Risk for SIDS?
No More Pricks for Jaundiced Babies
Smoking with a Newborn in the House is Dangerous
Close Encounters of the Baby Monitor?
Is Your Baby Bottle Safe? UPDATE
Volunteer Cuddler Programs Help Preemies
Should Medical Exemptions Be Justified By Religious Belief?
Should Formula Cans Contain Warning Labels?
Couple Freezes Their Daughter’s Growth