Thank god we don’t have Fifth’s after all. It turns out that Sam is allergic to Penicillin. His rash is really nasty, but he’s not itching. The Children’s Benedryl the doctor suggested we pick up should keep him pretty mellow, so it shouldn’t bother him too much. I found it unusual that the doctor gave him [...]

Links for 2007-05-14 [del.icio.us]
How to Handle Early Risers, from the Center for Effective parenting After having our toddler up and rarin’ to go at 5:30 a.m. (or earlier!) for the past week, I thought I’d do a little onilne research. This article offers good, practical advice. Ask the Experts: Afraid Toddler is an Early Riser Some additional advice (from DrSpock.com) about encouraging an early riser to sleep later or, at least, let you sleep later!

Links for 2007-05-29 [del.icio.us]
Free-birthers forgo medicine, midwives, to give birth unaided — from babyCenter.com courtesy of Reuters A growing number of women are opting to give birth alone, with no doctor or midwife present. The thinking is that our species survived for thousands of years birthing without medical intervention — of course, the mothers frequently didn’t survive! Don’t Mission: Uncover hidden landmarks, track down lost landmarks, and save any landmarks in need of repair. Search for cool and obscure landmarks near you, or search along a specific route. Awesome. Allergies, from babyCenter.com A thorough explanation of allergies in infants and toddlers, from puppies to pollen!

70 Weeks Old: A Lover and a Fighter
Listen to baby Time: 70 Weeks Old The Terrible Twos intensified this week for 70 Week Old Jack, complete with bigger tantrums and hitting everyone in sight. But Jack also took time out to show his softer side, kissing all the girls at his class. Meanwhile, Kerry and Dan have put their plan to eliminate the nighttime bottle, and they’ve also discovered a direct correlation between Jack’s one daily naptime and his bedtime. Get all the details this week on baby Time! NEW FEATURE: Listeners of older baby Time episodes can now subscribe to those shows and download them directly to iTunes. Visit the Subscribe page for more info. Check out all the baby Time links we mention on our del.icio.us links page. If you’d like to say hello or make a suggestion, contact us at hello@babytimeshow.com.

First Birthday Party Hats Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of more than 40,000 first birthday party hats by Creative Expressions because the foil fringe trim around the bottom can…

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Tonight: Happy Mother’s Day; Nashville is Talking; big news; Dave is moving to Nashville four nights a week; we use the word “crazy” too often; podcasting once a week is proving difficult; Ella’s taking bottles (woo hoo!); Lindsay suggests the boob bottle nipple; please tell us your tips for aching boobs; call us 206 350 [...]

15 Months Old: Our 100th Episode
Listen to baby Time: 15 Months Old As baby Time celebrates its 100th episode, Jack is now 15 Months Old. Kerry and Dan relate the story of Jack’s first visit to another baby’s birthday party, meeting a local celebrity, and finding new toys for him to play with. Find out all the details this week on baby Time! NEW FEATURE: Listeners of older baby Time episodes can now subscribe to those shows and download them directly to iTunes. Visit the Subscribe page for more info. Check out all the baby Time links we mention on our del.icio.us links page. If you’d like to say hello or make a suggestion, contact us at hello@babytimeshow.com.

Links for 2007-06-04 [del.icio.us]
Seven secrets to successful travel with a young child, from babyCenter.com A set of tips for bringing your toddler along on vacation — gems in this one! Ask the Experts: How can I find Family Friendly Accommodations? from babyCenter.com Family vacation information, from FamilyFun.com Comprehensive info on travel ideas for families!