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Secret Interspecies Meeting, Interrupted

by Mama Hippo Sierra: Pssst! Dude, you have got to help me out here... D: What's up, cat? Hey, what are you doing in my car seat? Sierra: Well, see that's part of it! How do you get these people to pay attention to yo…
The Pen Incident

by Mama Hippo I was doing some stuff on the computer while D was sitting on my lap. He was quite happy tapping his hands on the table, and then he grabbed a pen to play with. I let him play with it, warning him not to st…
Time for the Next Big Step: Starting Solids!

by Mama HippoD had his 6 month check-up yesterday. Everything went great, our pediatrician's thrilled that we're still on the boob, and he gave us the ok to start solids. He gave me a chart to follow as to what to introd…
Are Crocs Dangerous, or Is It All a Croc of...?

by Nurse JennaI have a pair of Crocs; I sometimes wear them to work because they are comfortable, slip-proof, and well….washable. And everyone knows I’m in a messy business. My 3 year-old niece and 5 year-old nephew als…
How Motherhood Has Changed Me, and Why It's Bittersweet

by Mama Platypus I think our days of swaddling are outnumbered. She always Houdini's her way out now. I was on the bus this morning trying to cover up my prostitute cleavage with my pashmina while having Baby Platypus …
Swimming Lessons Can Save Your Child!

by babyfever25I know that for some parents, swimming lessons are out of the question because they can be costly or time-consuming. Yes, they are but making sure that your children know the ins and outs of swimming can s…
Mover and a Shaker, but Not Yet a Crawler

by Mama HippoD rolled from his front to his back the first time at about 4 months of age. Then he mastered rolling from his back to his front at about 5 months. Now, he has a pretty good hold of both, and although he's …
Why on Earth Is She Talking about Potties Already?

by Mama HippoA few months back I read the book Diaper-Free Before Three. It advocates early potty training, basically that you can introduce a potty chair much sooner than most parents realize (as early as 6 months). You…
Do Babies Get Asthma?

by Mama HippoD's been doing this weird thing that I'm not sure whether I need to be worried about or not... It started several days ago, where he'll be nursing and then he does this sigh/deep breath thing that kinda remi…
New Trick: Hey Ma, Look What I Can Do!

by Mama PlatypusSo Baby Platypus has acquired another new talent and she likes to combine it with the screaming that she picked up last week.