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Chicago Baby  2009 Spring

On the cover: Taylnn, 7 months, of Aurora. Photo by Catherine Dunn

 
 
Quadriplegic mom-to-be realizes her dream despite challenges

Kaney O'Neill wasn't expecting a yes on the drugstore pregnancy test. But there it was, and just like that, the 31-year-old quadriplegic was realizing a lifelong dream.  Read more...

Cosmotot

Here's a recessionista-friendly stimulus package of spring and summer staples that will wow little wearers without breaking the bank.  Read more...

Pregnancy can affect your teeth

While the old "one tooth is lost with every pregnancy" is a myth, pregnancy can cause some unexpected dental problems.  Read more...

That cup of decaf might not really be decaf

How sure are you that that decaf latte you just ordered is actually caffeine-free?  Read more...

Should you test the sex of your baby?

The baby guessing game can sustain you for months. Some parents want to know right away if baby is a him or a her.  Read more...

Throw an earth-friendly baby shower

Pink is for girls. Blue is for boys. But for a planet-loving baby shower, green is the color of our time.  Read more...

Prenatal testing is a complex, 'intensely personal' decision

To test or not to test is a complex equation of morals, medical terms, mom's age and miscarriage risk factors.  Read more...

Cultivate a bond with your labor nurse

Get the best care by bonding with your nurses and doctors.  Read more...

Premature risks

Everyone knows the scary stories about babies born way too soon—the long stays in the hospital  Read more...

Go Euro

There’s a new baby bathtub on the market—Spa Baby—that’s out to replace the traditional reclining bathtubs  Read more...

New moms speak out

If things after baby arrives don’t go exactly as you planned, you are not the only one.  Read more...

A gift for all

All parents appreciate the generous gifts that friends and family bestow when a new baby joins the family.  Read more...

The first few weeks

When parents come to the hospital to have a baby these days,  Read more...

Every day is photo day

Calvin Weston Dykes is in pictures. A lot of them.  Read more...

The 411 on fun in the sun

Cover up. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends dressing infants in lightweight long pants,  Read more...

The mommy blog

Facebook. MySpace. Think blogs and many parents immediately think about these social networking communities,  Read more...

Green playroom 101

Odds are your child’s room is the most toxic room in your house.  Read more...

Big babies

Shrug off strangers’ comments in the grocery checkout line about your baby’s chubby cheeks and your mom’s  Read more...

Study: TV won’t hurt, won’t help

The good news is infants won’t be irrevocably damaged by spending some time in front of a television.  Read more...

Fun for daddy and baby

Having fun with your baby doesn’t require anything fancy, says Greg Bishop, founder of Boot Camp for New Dads.  Read more...

Boost your baby’s brain power

For years, parents, educators and scientists have focused on the first five years of life as the most vital  Read more...

9 ways to survive your baby’s first birthday party

Next to the birth of a child, one of the most highly anticipated events on a family’s calendar is a child’s first birthday. Here are 9 ways to get the most out of yours.  Read more...

 

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