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Parent’s Choice vs. Good Start Infant Formula

In the United States, baby formula is highly regulated. Strict standards must be upheld by formula manufacturers that touches on everything from where the formula is made to what it contains. That means that Gerber Good Start and Wal-Mart’s Parent’s Choice baby formulas are both measured by the same yard stick. The big difference is in price–Parent’s Choice runs about $10 less per can than Good Start. Both brands have a multitude of formulations.

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How to Add Rice Cereal to Infant Formula

Your baby is ready to try “solid” food! While an infant’s primary source of nutrition should be breast milk or formula for the first 12 months, around 6 months of age most health care providers suggest trying to add some type of “solid” food to your baby’s diet. Typically this means starting with adding formula or breast milk to rice, barley or oat cereal.

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The Best Suncreens For Children (and Moms)!

I recently did a post on Modern Mom regarding sunscreen tipsfor children. After getting several responses asking what my top sunscreen choices are, I wanted to do another post on my favorite sunscreens of the season. Summer is in full effect, and I have tried a TON of different sunscreens. You already know from my previous post what I avoid when it comes to certain ingredients found in sunscreens. So, with that in mind …

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Origins Cream Bubble Bath

With the kids officially back in school, I think it is time for some much-needed mommy relaxation. Origins Ginger Float Cream Bubble Bath is the perfect way to de-wind at the end of a long day.