Baby Feeding Secrets

From the moment you find out you’re pregnant, you’ll undoubtedly have a ton of questions about what’s to come in the next nine months. Plenty of people will offer you information and advice, but sometimes it’s also good to do some research yourself.

Check out these sites to find out more about the things you’re curious about, so when it’s finally time, you can feel better prepared.

On-Line Birth Center
Articles and discussion forums on pregnancy, midwifery, and children’s health and safety.

PregnancyInfo.net
Information on everything pertaining to pregnancy, from baby showers to labor and birth information.

Pregnancy Wizard
Up to the minute pregnancy information with constantly updated articles, advice, and links.

Fit Pregnancy
Keep yourself healthy during pregnancy and prepared for childbirth.

The most valuable and useful information is the kind that comes from other Moms. They know exactly what you’re going through because they’ve done it or are going through it too.

The Internet has given Moms the ability to reach out to one another, and there are plenty of sites that allow just that. You can find the support and encouragement you deserve at any of these online forums.

Café Mom
Register and create a profile to swap stories, join groups, share photos, and get advice.

Mom to Mom Chat
Moms can chat, find business opportunities, and make new friends.

Just for Mom
A mothers resource for supoort, inspiration, and balance.

Mothers & More
Connect to other Moms through this non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers.

Mom Junction
An online social network where you can meet new mommy friends, and keep connected to those you already have, no matter where they are.

Maya’s Mom
An online community where parents share insight and advice. Write a journal entry or join group talks.

Parents who decide to raise their children vegetarian usually start at babyhood. Contrary to what many people may think, a vegetarian diet can provide all the necessarily nutrients growing babies need.

If you’re going to raise a vegetarian, you can be sure your baby is properly nourished with the help of these sites.

Vegetarian Baby and Toddler
Recipes, product reviews, and articles that support vegetarian families.

Veg Web
A forum to swap recipes and discuss the vegetarian lifestyle.

Vegetarian Society
A fact sheet on what an infant’s vegetarian diet should consist of.

Raising a Vegetarian Baby
An extensive interview with author Christine Beard that offers advice and information on how to raise a meat-free child.

Everyone knows that babies create new expenses, but it doesn’t have to be as stressful as some make it out to be.

There are plenty of ways to save money and still provide for your baby. You can see how other families do this by visiting these sites.

Mommy Savers
Join frugal moms as they discover new ways to save money.

Mommy Tips
Strategies to saving and weekly columns on the latest online bargains and freebies.

Bringing home a bundle of joy is a major transition for any household. You’ll have to adjust to a new routine with this new addition.

Things may seem pretty crazy at first, but eventually, it’ll become your new version of normal. In the meantime, these sites can help you manage these major changes.

The Dollar Stretcher–Money Saving Tips and More
Money Saving Tips and More - A database for articles on how to make the most of your money.

Time-Saving Tips
Features a list of simple household hints that will help new moms get organized.

Club Mom
Ask questions and receive answers from other Mom’s, or help others by answering theirs!

The best way to keep your baby happy and healthy is to keep them safe. To ensure this, visit these sites for resources on how to raise your child in a safe environment, and how to keep yourself up to date with the latest safety standards.

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Find out about product recalls, read up to date safety news, and view product safety standards.

(JPMA) Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
Advocates of industry companies making only the safest baby products. Their site includes an informative guide to keeping your baby safe in several different surroundings.

Environmental Protection Agency
Look up where you live and get the latest information on environmentally friendly products.

United States Food and Drug Administration
A primary source for food safety information.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Dedicated to protecting children and helping families with missing or exploited children.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Learn more about highway traffic safety and support their cause in reducing vehicle-related crashes.

One of the first major decisions you’ll make as a Mom is whether to breast or bottle feed your newborn. If you decide to breast feed, there are many forums on the Internet for learning more about this and helping you become more comfortable with the process.

La Leche League
Provides breastfeeding help and support, as well as information on breastfeeding and the law.

Nursing Mothers Counsel
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing breastfeeding moms with information and support.

One Hot Mama
A breastfeeding and attachment parenting site

Some parents decide that processed or artificially flavored foods aren’t for them, or their baby. In these cases, switching to only organic foods becomes the obvious option, and is a growing trend in our increasingly health-conscious society. If you want to try feeding your baby natural, whole foods, learn more about them from these websites.

Walnut Acres
America’s first organic food company operating since 1946. Find their products here.

Whole Foods Market
With locations throughout North American and the UK, their site features whole food products, recipes, and information on going green.

Diamond Organics
An array of organic foods from California’s central coast that come with nationwide overnight home delivery.

Some parents decide that processed or artificially flavored foods aren’t for them, or their baby. In these cases, switching to only organic foods becomes the obvious option, and is a growing trend in our increasingly health-conscious society. If you want to try feeding your baby natural, whole foods, learn more about them from these websites.

Walnut Acres
America’s first organic food company operating since 1946. Find their products here.

Whole Foods Market
With locations throughout North American and the UK, their site features whole food products, recipes, and information on going green.

Diamond Organics
An array of organic foods from California’s central coast that come with nationwide overnight home delivery.

Typically, a parent’s number one concern is the health and wellness of their baby. It’s natural to want only the best when it comes to food safety and nutrition choices.

With so many common concerns, and so many products to choose from, parents can find helpful information from these health conscious websites.

Shirley’s Wellness Cafe
Natural Health Care for Infants and Children & Parenting issues - Information on holistic health care for infants and children.

Cynthia Lair’s Feeding the Whole Family
A healthy recipe book that the whole family, including baby, can benefit from.

American Academy of Pediatrics
The ultimate resource for information on the physical, mental and social health of babies, children and adolescents.

Tiny Tummies Online
An informative site created by a registered dietician and mom focused on the nutrition of babies and growing children alike.

USDA Children’s Nutrition Research Center
Nutrition news, tips, and calculators from those who study it.

Kids’ Health
Provides jargon-free medical information and separate pages for parents, kids, and teens.

FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The place to find any consumer health information you’re looking for.

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Stay up to date with the most recent news and alerts concerning food safety.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Credible health information and updates to keep you and your baby feeling you best.

RxList - The Internet Drug Index
The Internet Drug Index - Find detailed information on drugs you want to know more about before giving them to your baby.

American Dietetic Association
The nations largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Their site has a search engine and array of professional resources.

Heinz Canada Infant and Toddler Nutrition
Not just makers of ketchup, the Heinz site provides simple and useful info on infant and toddler nutrition.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Learn more about common allergies and read daily health headlines.

Food Allergy Network -
Raises awareness and advocacy for those affected by food allergies. Information on food allergy symptoms and treatment can be found here.

Soapworks
Hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and biodegradable laundry and cleaning products.