Category: Health & Fitness

Choosing a Pediatrician

Guest blogger Jaime Bedrin is a Journalism professor at Columbia University and Montclair State University. She’s a mom of two very active boys. There’s a lot at stake when it comes to choosing a pediatrician. You’re going to rack up many visits during those first few years of your kids’...

baby teeth, oral hygiene

Baby Teeth Basics

As if your baby couldn’t get any more adorable … they took the cute factor up a notch with the addition of some tiny teeth. We asked Dr. Katherine Finkel of Fairfield Dental Associates for her tips on cleaning, dental visits, and how to develop good oral hygiene habits early....

Big Qs: What do I need for baby proofing?

One day your baby’s favorite source of entertainment is the mobile attached to their swing. Then you blink … and suddenly they’re crawling through the house, headed for every cabinet, doorway, outlet and treacherous piece of furniture in their path. Toys? What toys? All babies want is to keep you...

Guest Blog: Your Guide to Baby Product Recalls

Recalls happen across many areas that affect a family: food, cars, medicines, household appliances, and toys. Last quarter, there were 15 children’s and baby product recalls accounting for over 3,223,949 units. While some items like car seats and strollers are more prone to serious issues, other items can have minor...

Feeling Healthy and Strong as a New Mom

Marjorie Jaffe Goldner is the co-founder of PregPrep, an innovative new company that has created a natural fertility kit to help women take charge of their pregnancy journey and kickstart their conception. When she is not passionately overseeing the many facets of PregPrep, this downtown NYC mommy is spending time with her...

Guest Blog: Prepping Yourself for Baby

Lesley strategically covering her baby belly with a baton. If you are an expectant mom, you are likely spending most of your time thinking about how to prepare for your baby: what to buy, what to register for and how on earth you’re going to handle a fulltime job with...