Tag: teething
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Hey Teething, You’re a Real Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can often feel like teething is the go-to excuse for every fussy moment your baby experiences. “Oh, she’s just teething,” becomes a familiar refrain. Or worse, some parents attribute every sniffle and runny nose to those pesky teeth breaking through, despite the fact that it’s probably just a…
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Managing Biting While Breastfeeding: Your Guide to Finding Relief
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mom, I remember hearing the advice: “I’ll stop breastfeeding as soon as the first tooth comes in.” I often wondered if that would really change the experience, but when my daughter finally sprouted her first tooth at 7 months, breastfeeding remained mostly pain-free. Sure, there were sleepless nights and…
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8 Outdated Soothing Methods from the Past
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child arrived in 1991, parenting felt more like an art form than a science. We were guided by three main pillars: 1) the wisdom of grandparents, 2) our own quirky instincts, and 3) the occasional indulgence in Bacardi wine coolers. What to Expect the First Year was our survival…
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Searching for Parenting Answers When They Seem Elusive
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves attributing various infant behaviors to teething, with explanations ranging from endless drooling to sleepless nights. However, a recent article in Slate suggests that teething usually causes only mild symptoms, challenging the notion that it’s always the root cause. Like many parents caught in the exhausting cycle…