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41: Car Seat Safety with Kristen Gardiner – Updated

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Parenting Podcast – Episode 41: Car Seat Safety with Kristen Gardiner 

For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s02e41/     

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Kristen Gardiner from Driving Mom Crazy is here today to talk all about Car Seat Safety from the newborn through toddler stages and beyond. 

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Show Notes

  • Why should you avoid buying used car seats?
    • Crash, expiration date, etc.
    • Never wash your straps!
  • What are the steps you should take to make sure your child is properly secured?
    • Chest Clips
    • Shoulder strap height
    • Pinch the harness
  • Latch vs seat belts
    • Is one safer than another? 
  • Why is it important to keep kids rear facing as long as possible?
  • What is the difference in installation between infant seats, rear facing convertibles, forward facing, and boosters?
  • How do you know when it’s time to transition to the next car seat/position? Age/weight/and laws
    • Infant seat
    • Convertible/all in one
    • Booster (high back vs base)
  • Where is the best/safest place to install your car seat? 
  • Do you have tips for parents that have kids who hate their car seat?
  • I know there are a lot of untested aftermarket items being sold, do you have suggestions for Safe attachments and inserts
    • Safe ways to keep your kids warm in the car seat
    • Newborn insert vs swaddle blankets for securing body/head
    • How to know if the insert has been crash tested? 
  • Infant seat safety tips
    • Letting infants sleep in their car seat not in the car or clicked into stroller
    • Putting in shopping carts – bad for the seat & possibility for tipping
  • What age is it okay for them to sleep with their head chin to chest without worrying about suffocation? 
  • Do you have any other Common misconceptions for car seats?

Kristen’s Recommended Mommy Item: Lansinoh Breast Pads

Find it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/39PJeMW 

WHERE TO FIND KRISTEN:

Website: http://drivingmomcrazy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drivingmomcrazy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingmomcrazy/  

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32: Postpartum Essentials

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 32: Postpartum Essentials

For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e32/  

The first few weeks at home after delivery can be difficult on any new mom. I’ve put together a list of some of the most important items to have on hand. Most of these should go into a basket or bin next to your toilet. You might even want to make one of these kits for every bathroom in your house, just in case. 

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on this topic here: https://growingourfamily.com/postpartum-essentials/ 

Show Notes

Facebook Group: “Growing Our Family Podcast -> A Community For Moms”

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Additional postpartum items (not bathroom related):

Padsicles

Where to find the podcast:

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28: Diaper Rash – Prevention and Treatment

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Parenting Podcast – Episode 28: Diaper Rash: Prevention and Treatment

For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s02e28/ 

Diaper rash normally occurs in babies around their diaper areas. It’s usually related to wearing wet or soiled diapers, sensitive skin, or even having the diaper chafe the skin. Seeing your precious little with this rash can be alarming at first, but it typically goes away with a few home remedies. 

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on this topic here: https://growingourfamily.com/diaper-rash/ 

Show Notes

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-When are babies most likely to be affected?

-Causes

-Symptoms

-When to call or see the Pediatrician

-Prevention

-Treatment

-Suggestions from other Moms

REFERENCES

HealthyChildren.org “Diaper Rash”: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Diaper-Rash.aspx

Mayo Clinic “Diaper Rash – Symptoms and Causes”: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diaper-rash/symptoms-causes/syc-20371636

Mayo Clinic “Diaper Rash – Diagnosis and Treatment”: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diaper-rash/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371641 

Medscape “Diaper Rash Treatment & Management”: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/801222-treatment#d9

Where to find the podcast:

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Growing Our Family Parenting Podcast

21: Sleep Training with guest Carianna from All The Sleeps

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Parenting Podcast Episode 21: Sleep Training Tips with Carianna from All the Sleeps

This week we welcome a very special guest –  Carianna with All the Sleeps. She is a pediatric sleep consultant helping families get all the sleeps. 

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/sleep-training-tips/ 

Show Notes:

1. What is a sleep consultant and what is their role. What led you to want to do this and what’s the process to become one? 

2. What is “safe sleep” and how can this help prevent SIDS?

3. When can you start modifying this? (eg: sleeping on stomach, adding blankets, etc).

4. Is a bedtime routine actually helpful, and what do you suggest this should involve? https://allthesleeps.com/bedtimeroutine/ 

5. What are the steps in sleep training? 

6. Difference between gradual, intermediate, and CIO methods. https://allthesleeps.com/sleep-coaching-methods/ 

a) Do you recommend different methods for different aged babies or it is based solely on the attitude of both baby and parents? 

7. Can CIO be dangerous or have lasting effects? 

Australian Sleep Study: “Five-Year Follow-up of Harms and Benefits of Behavioral Infant Sleep Intervention: Randomized Trial” by Anna M.H. Price, Melissa Wake, Obioha C. Ukoumunne and Harriet Hiscock. Pediatrics September 2012: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2012/09/04/peds.2011-3467?sso=1&sso_redirect_count=1&nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token 

8. When is it safe to start sleep training/ what cues to look for to tell if they are developmentally ready? 

9. Sleep Regressions – do you have to start over again or do they retain the ability to self soothe once they’ve passed that phase? https://allthesleeps.com/sleep-regressions/ 

10. Top 5 baby sleep myths https://allthesleeps.com/5-baby-sleep-myths/ 

AAP Safe Sleep: https://patiented.solutions.aap.org/handout.aspx?gbosid=156543#targetText=Babies%20up%20to%201%20year%20of%20age%20should%20always%20be,back%20and%20back%20to%20tummy. 

American Academy of Pediatrics “Reducing Sudden Infant Death with ‘Back to Sleep’”: aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/7-great-achievements/Pages/Reducing-Sudden-Infant-Death-with-Back-to-.aspx 

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

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20: Top 10 Newborn Tips

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 20: Newborn Tips. 

As an expecting parent, life with a newborn can seem very intimidating. Here are 10 newborn tips and tricks for making it through those first few months with Baby.

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/newborn-tips/ 

Product Review: 

LILLEbaby All Seasons Carrier: http://growingourfamily.com/lillebaby/  

Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MdFrzt 

Show Notes:

Midnight Feeding Insomnia: https://growingourfamily.com/midnight-feeding-insomnia/ 

Munchkin Changing Pad Liners: https://amzn.to/32fuUcy 

Liner Review: https://growingourfamily.com/changing-pad-liners/ 

Dreft Stain Remover Spray: https://amzn.to/316Jnq0 

Diaper Dabbler: https://www.diaperdabbler.com/ 

K’Tan Baby Carrier: https://amzn.to/2MwcyNK 

Breastfeeding Tips: https://growingourfamily.com/breastfeeding/ 

Tinybeans App Review: https://growingourfamily.com/tinybeans/ 

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Growing Our Family Parenting Podcast

19: Toddler Milestones

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Parenting Podcast Episode 19: Toddler Milestones

According to Healthychildren.org, a toddler is a child between the ages of 12-36 months. During this time, physical growth will slow down. However, there are lots of changes in intellectual, social, and emotional domains of development. This post will focus on the developmental changes and milestones that occur in toddlers, year-by-year. If you do have concerns about whether or not your child is meeting these milestones, please consult with your child’s doctor.

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out the blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/toddler-milestones/ 

Product Review: 

Munchkin Miracle 360 Cup: https://amzn.to/35eKtTM  

Review: https://growingourfamily.com/munchkin-miracle-360-cup/ 

Show Notes:

Healthychildren.org: https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/Pages/default.aspx 

6 Essential Tips for Calming Toddler Tantrums: http://www.nurturingtamra.com/6-essential-tips-for-calming-toddler-tantrums/ 

Developmental milestones for 2-year-olds: https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/signs-symptoms/developmental-milestones/developmental-milestones-for-typical-2-year-olds 

Toddler Developmental Milestones:

https://www.parenting.com/activities/toddler/toddler-developmental-milestones/

https://pathways.org/growth-development/19-24-months/milestones/

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-3yr.html

Contact info for this week’s guest Tamra Cater: 

Blog: www.nurturingtamra.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurturingTamra/ 

Twitter: www.twitter.com/nurturingtamra 

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tamracater 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nurturingtamra 

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Growing Our Family Parenting Podcast

18: Marriage after Kids

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Parenting Podcast Episode 18: Marriage after Kids

My husband and I celebrated our three-year anniversary this past Tuesday. In light of that, I wanted to discuss marriage after kids, and specifically the changes a relationship goes through with a baby. Having a newborn really changes everything about your life, even your relationship with your husband. 

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: http://growingourfamily.com/marriage-after-kids/ 

Product Review: 

Jia and Jumbo Swaddle Blankets on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2n8QuQS  

Review: https://growingourfamily.com/jia-and-jumbo-swaddle-blankets/ 

You can get 15% off through their website https://jiaandjumbo.com/ using the code BABY15

Or you can get 10% off through Amazon using the code GROWING10

Show Notes:

How not to hate your Husband after Kids: https://amzn.to/2nGxR6V  

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

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18: Things to do when you find out you’re pregnant.

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Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 18: 15 Things to do when you find out you’re Pregnant. 

You’ve taken that first pregnancy test and it comes back positive!! Yippie! But, now what do you do? Pregnancy can be such a foreign concept to those who are experiencing it for the first time, so here is a list of items to tackle, now that you are expecting!

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: http://growingourfamily.com/find-out-youre-pregnant/ 

Product Review: 

Laite Hebe Compression Socks: https://growingourfamily.com/compression-socks/ 

Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ma84TV 

Show Notes:

Midwife or OBGYN: https://growingourfamily.com/midwife-or-obgyn/ 

Home, Hospital, or Birth Center: https://growingourfamily.com/home-hospital-or-birth-center/ 

Recommending Prenatal Vitamins: A pharmacist’s Guide: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/resource-centers/omega-3/recommending-prenatal-vitamins-a-pharmacists-guide 

Childcare Options: https://growingourfamily.com/childcare/ 

ACOG Listeria Info: https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Listeria-and-Pregnancy 

American Pregnancy Association Food to Avoid: https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/foods-to-avoid-during-pregnancy/ 

Pregnancy Yoga for Sciatica on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SFMoku8trIA 

Pregnancy Exercises: https://youtu.be/uDei1l8vcII 

American Pregnancy Association Kegels: https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/kegel-exercises/ 

Bellaband Review: https://growingourfamily.com/bellaband/ 

Sneak Peek Gender Test Review: https://growingourfamily.com/sneakpeek/ 

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553381156/?tag=growingourfam-20 

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345518446/?tag=growingourfam-20 

Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561487171/?tag=growingourfam-20 

Everything you need to know about the First Trimester: https://growingourfamily.com/first-trimester/ 

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Growing Our Family Parenting Podcast

17: Childproofing

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Parenting Podcast Episode 17: Childproofing Your Home

Everything you need to know about childproofing your home! Last weekend my son started crawling for the first time. He had been rolling around and could inch his way forward, but we assumed that we had at least 2 more weeks before the crawling really began. By the end of the weekend, he was up on all fours and getting into everything. We spent the better part of an afternoon frantically trying to baby-proof our house and this is what we learned!

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/childproofing-your-home/ 

Product Review: 

Regalo Baby Gate: https://amzn.to/31KBdou 

Review: https://growingourfamily.com/regalo-baby-gate/ 

Show Notes:

Cabinet Locks (no tools): https://amzn.to/2mnSR1w

Outlet Covers: https://amzn.to/2mpiZce 

“Pediatric Injuries Related to Window Blinds, Shades, and Chords”: https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/141/1/e20172359 

More info on Window Coverings: https://windowcoverings.org/ 

Metal Baby Gate: https://amzn.to/2lfkny4 

TV and Furniture Anchors: https://amzn.to/2mpeGxy 

Door Knob Covers: https://amzn.to/2moweKk 

Door Handle Locks: https://amzn.to/2mOJ6cG 

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

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13: Breastfeeding Basics

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Leading up to delivery, you might start hearing stories about people’s breastfeeding journey. Some will be positive, but others will be negative. Here are some tips to help you get through the steep learning curve once your baby is born!

If you prefer to read instead of listen, check out my blog post on the subject here: https://growingourfamily.com/breastfeeding/ 

Product Review: 

This episode ran a little long so I actually ran out of time this week for my product review, but I will be back on track by next week!

Show Notes:

Intro Song courtesy of:

I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

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