http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993657/cloth-diapers-on-a-budget Diapers are a necessary expense when you have a baby, but some parents find themselves needing to choose between buying a package of diapers and buying food or paying the bills. What many parents don’t realize is that using cloth diapers is a viable alternative, even if they don’t have a washer or dryer in their home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993657/cloth-diapers-on-a-budget Parenting New Moms First baby care Monica Beyer Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/194/your-postpartum-life-things-well-tell-you-that-no-one-else-will Once the medical experts have had their say, it's time for another kind of expert — a real mom — to chime in. Now you can get the real scoop about what happens after your baby arrives. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/194/your-postpartum-life-things-well-tell-you-that-no-one-else-will Parenting New Moms New mom health and wellness SheKnows Parenting Editors Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970575/new-dads-toolbox-what-you-really-need Congratulations, you're a dad! Are you equipped with the tools you need to take care of your new baby? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970575/new-dads-toolbox-what-you-really-need Parenting Family Fun Mary Fetzer Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967423/the-ultimate-new-baby-checklist Baby registries can be overwhelming for new parents, but when you first welcome your baby into the world, you really only need a few things to get you through the first few months -- not everything on a registry list. These newborn essentials will carry you until your baby is more active, interactive and requires different baby gear. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967423/the-ultimate-new-baby-checklist Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Baby Gear Christina Holt Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/833437/baby-diapers-the-reluctant-new-dad You're puzzled. Your husband is this great guy who cares about people, likes animals and comes through in an emergency. However, when faced with ten squirming pounds of baby, he suddenly becomes rigid, incapable, and as far as you can see, uncaring! What is up with that? You really could use the help. Come on, what's so difficult about a bottle? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/833437/baby-diapers-the-reluctant-new-dad Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Marriage Noelle Nelson Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/832907/working-mom-30-what-a-working-mom-knows It's customary at a baby shower for moms to share wisdom on how to care for a new baby. But who guides a mom into her new life as a working mother? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, mom and writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores what new moms and dads really need to know as their lives transition from all things prenatal to parental. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/832907/working-mom-30-what-a-working-mom-knows Living Career and Time Management Time Management Stephanie Taylor Christensen Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829167/how-to-get-housework-done-with-a-newborn-baby When your bundle of joy arrives, it may seem like the housework is the last priority on your list. But you don't have to choose between bonding with your baby and tidying up your abode. From making use of a baby carrier to letting the vacuum lull your little one off to dreamland, these seven tips on how to get housework done with a newborn baby will help you tackle the household chores without becoming overwhelmed. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829167/how-to-get-housework-done-with-a-newborn-baby Parenting Age by Age Baby & Toddler Michelle Maffei Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:21:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821141/new-moms-guide-to-surviving-the-holidays-with-a-newborn With the excitement of your new baby at Christmas, combined with the sentiment that the holidays often bring, it's easy to get caught up in the usual holiday hullabaloo. But the difference this year is when you add in a newborn at Christmas, the stress factor can go through the roof. From learning to say no to limiting travel time, check out this new mom's guide to surviving the holidays with a newborn. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821141/new-moms-guide-to-surviving-the-holidays-with-a-newborn Parenting Having a Baby Michelle Maffei Tue, 12 Oct 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818662/Siblings-in-training Ever wonder how your toddler will react when you bring home your new baby? There are three stages of adjustment, according to Dr. Andrea McCoy, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Pennsylvania State University and the Penn State Geisinger Health System. Here’s how to navigate a smooth transition. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818662/Siblings-in-training Parenting Having a Baby Jessica Williams Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817052/New-mom-guide-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Going from partners to parents can be an exciting time! You’ve heard the first year is the hardest, but with a little insight, you can make it through with your sanity intact. From spoiling your newborn to the scoop on poop, check out this new mom’s guide, including advice from real moms, to help you through the good, the bad and the ugly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817052/New-mom-guide-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Parenting Having a Baby Michelle Maffei Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:32:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812875/printable-baby-shower-and-registry-checklist-1 That first visit to register at the baby superstore can be overwhelming. With all those aisles full of strollers, blankets, toys, bathtubs, clothing, bibs, highchairs etc. etc. , that dazed and confused feeling is perfectly understandable. Not to worry: We've whittled down the possibilities into a list of the most important baby basics. Remember, you can always add or delete items later, so don't feel pressured to build the perfect baby registry all at once. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812875/printable-baby-shower-and-registry-checklist-1 Parenting Toys & Play Having a Baby Melissa Chapman