May 2012

Top new gear for new parents

Separating the must-haves from the rest.

Diapers: Cloth or Disposable? – Cloth

Disposable or cloth diapers? Ellen Sternweiler says cloth diapers are better for the baby and the environment.

Diapers: Cloth or Disposable? – Disposable

Disposable or cloth diapers? Megan Murray Elesner take the disposable side of the debate.

Answering questions about pregnancy

It's hard being pregnant. And it's hard being a new mom. But the good news is that gazillions of women have done it...

Parenting: Chicago versus suburbs – Suburbs

Vanessa Druckman with the argument for why the suburbs are the place to live and raise children.

Parenting: Chicago versus suburbs – Chicago

Ryan Salzwedel with the argument for why parents should raise kids in the city.

Two stories of premature twins

Kaitlyn and Christian Gleba and Christopher and Alexander Juraszek were all born at 26 weeks. Now five and nine, respectively, their health issues vary.

Premature babies: How small is too small?

When Burnetta Herron-Mitchell, who is a surgeon, gave birth at 25 weeks, she knew the potential complications her baby could be in for. But complications don't happen all the time. What factors make the difference?
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