Helpful Links

So much to learn, so little time. When it comes to parenting and newborns the World Wide Web is filled with wonderful resources. Finding them, however, can be tedious. Use some of these links to gain tips and knowledge on everything from travel and safety to early childhood development.

GENERAL BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding Bill of Rights

Beyond etiquette, there are some basic rights that every mother should know about when it comes to nursing. “If you have a right to be somewhere with your baby, you have a right to breastfeed there,” and “you have a right to ask for pumping accommodations at work,” to name a few.
http://www.parenting.com/article/Toddler/Feeding/Breastfeeding

Berkeley Parents Network: Breastfeeding and Sleep

This link provides a peek into community conversations about everything from high-needs babies who nurse all night to exhaustion from constant breastfeeding.
http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/sleep/breastfeeding.html

WebMD: Tips for Nursing Mothers: Common Myths

Myth # 4: Nursing babies shouldn’t take an occasional bottle or they may become confused and stop eating. Separate the facts from the myths when it comes to breastfeeding by getting the scoop from the experts.
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/breastfeeding-myths

BABY SAFETY

Baby Safe At Home

Making sure the home is safe for your new baby with help from this short video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ_7Kad2tWg

Secondhand Smoke

For anyone who still needs convincing about the dangers of secondhand smoke, this article has the facts you require.
http://www.babyzone.com/safety/article/secondhand-smoking-children

TRAVEL

Baby Center: Traveling with a newborn to 8-month old

No matter how long or short the trip, if you are planning to travel with your new baby, there are plenty of things you need to know to ensure a smooth ride.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_traveling-with-a-newborn-to-8-month-old_7157.bc?page=2

TSA Liquid Restrictions

Traveling without your baby—without wasting the milk you pump while your away—involves some fancy planning. Luckily, airport security restrictions are becoming less strict. Keep abreast of the latest rules. TSA: Important Information on Traveling With Formula, Breast Milk and Juice.
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/formula.shtm

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Goo Goo in Sign Language?:

There are plenty of skeptics but more and more, mothers are teaching their infants signs for words to help them communicate before they speak. This New York Times article explores both sides of the debate.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9804E6D6133AF931A2575BC0A9649C8B63&scp=1&sq=INFANT%20SIGN%20LANGUAGE&st=cse