Maria Finds
Baby Turns My World Upside Down

The The Environmental Working Group has just released new research reports citing findings that liquid infant formula are being sold in cans lined with bisphenol-A, or BPA according to a recent CNN health news alert.

According to the FDA and infant formula manufacturers, the BPA in canned infant formula and baby bottles are within the US FDA standards and the amount leached into milk and absorbed by babies are miniscule and not harmful. There is also debate on what constitute harmful effects on humans as there is not enough research involving humans. However, BPA is known to have carcinogenic effects. Hmmmnnn.

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Experts say Oh No! A lot of parents say Oh Yes! What do You think?
To reach a consensus, let’s  use the American Academy of Pediatrics’ definition of spanking: “striking a child with an open hand on the buttocks or extremities with the intention of modifying behavior without causing physical injury”.
For decades, experts have said spanking […]

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So I was reading the Parenting magazine and came across this entry:
4 dead gieveaways you’re a mom:

You’re swaying
The Dora Explorer bandage on your thumb
Seven of your toenails are polished
You’re eating string cheese

Before getting pregnant and giving birth I could not quite believe these “mommy tales” and thought they’re more an exaggeration of the plight of […]

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