Category: Miscellany

New Google Site for Moms

Have you heard about Light Iris? It's a new search engine, powered by Google, just for moms. The site was unveiled on Mother's Day 2007. As a promotion, moms can enter to win over $3,000 in gift cards to national retailers. Check it out!

Product Recall: Infantino SlingRider

"The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier. This product was sold from July 24, 2006 through February 23, 2007. Only products marked "Made in China" are affected by this recall." Go to http://service.infantino.com to find […]

Website Spotlight: Parentography

As the parent of a six-month-old little girl, I am always on the lookout for baby-friendly places - restaurants, shopping centers, attractions, and stores with family-friendly amenities like changing tables, nursing lounges, kids play areas, events geared to children, high chairs, free strollers, etc. When I find a place that is kind to babies and […]

Working Part-Time

Option #3: Work part-time. Here's yet another option from the "Back to Work after Baby" category. PROS* Less hours means less time away from your baby than in a traditional full time job scenario.* You are able to stay current in your career.* You are able to stay connected in the adult world of work.* […]

Educational TV for Infants

Myth: It is beneficial/important for babies to watch Baby Genius/Baby Einstein DVDS and educational TV programs. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently "does not recommend television for children two and younger." For older children, the AAP "recommends no more than 1 to 2 hours per day of educational, non-violent programs." (Source: AAP) Whatever your decision […]

Every Day is "Casual Friday"

OPTION #2: Work from Home Of all the available options, this one is probably the most "baby friendly." If your current employer will allow you to work at home, that's probably your best best since you could then maintain a secure income. Starting up your own home-based business is an option as well - but […]

Briefcase, Boardroom, and Baby

OPTION #1: Bring your baby to work with you. Depending on your setting, it may be very feasible for you to bring your baby to work with you up until about 6 or 8 months. Babies are actually quite mobile and can be toted around with grace in a sling or wrap (see example illustrated […]

Back to Work After Baby: Investigating Your Options

To work or not to work.That is the question.Whether tis' nobler to stay at homeAmidst diapers, high chairs, and gummy grinsOr to head back to the workforcewith briefcase in hand and heels on your feet. Before you make your decision, consider talking to your employer about available options:1) Bring your baby to work with you.2) […]

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