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It‘s in the bag ... diaper bag essentials
By Connie C., RN
Columbia Center Nurse |
Your diaper bag is your one-stop-shop for on-the-go baby needs. Every family’s diaper bag contents will be different and will vary by the age of your baby. Here are some suggestions for items you shouldn’t leave home without in the first 6 months:
Diaper essentials
- Air-tight travel container of wipes
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- 4-6 diapers, depending on how long you plan to be out. You’ll want one diaper for about every hour, plus a couple extra ...
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For more educational articles, tips and insights on a wide variety of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting topics, visit the Columbia Center website.
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Choosing a Family Medicine Physician
By Dr. Bruce Rowe, Family Medicine
This is part two of a two-part series. Last month Dr. Anna Rakovshik examined how to chose a pediatrician for your baby. This month, Dr. Rowe focuses on choosing a family medicine physician.
Unlike pediatricians who typically care exclusively for children, family medicine physicians can care for entire families, from newborns to ninety-plus-years-old. Both pediatricians and family medicine physicians receive an additional three years of training after completing medical school. In the of case family medicine physicians, however, that additional training after medical school is in the care of all family members and covers a wide variety of disciplines such as internal and family medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics. (Pediatricians spend all of those extra three years focused on specialized, child-focused medical training.) Family medicine physicians also receive special training in the psychological impacts of illness and how they can be a support emotionally to you and your family.
Anytime is an ideal time to seek out a family care physician to establish a care relationship, such as when expecting a first child, moving to a new area, or undergoing a change in insurance coverage ... Read More. |
A Ride on Mother's Back by Emery and Durga Bernhard
Reviewed by Ann Grauer, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC
This children's book shows parents of many cultures moving throughout their day while "wearing" their babies. The illustrations are lush and interesting and the the text for each family tells a short story.
At the end of the book there is a section that goes into more detail about the cultures represented throughout its pages. A fascinating, fun read for the family! |
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SUMMER FUN COLUMBIA CENTER NEWS |
Join Columbia Center at Port Fish Day
Columbia Center will be at Port Washington Fish Day to offer our Diaper Changing & Infant Feeding Area to festival parents. The area gives parents a place to care for their babies while enjoying the festival. Stop by and say hello!
Columbia Center will be at Port Washington Fish Day on Saturday, July 17 from 10 am – 5 pm. For additional information, click here. |
Be the next Columbia Center star!
Columbia Center is seeking expectant moms to be featured in an upcoming advertising and marketing campaign.
If you currently are between two and six months pregnant and would be willing to share your story, contact Lisa at our marketing organization to find out more.
(Pictured above: Anna and her Columbia Center team) |
Celebrating fathers
The United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) recognized June as a month to celebrate fathers. "Bringing home a new baby can be a very challenging and happy occasion. When there is a combined effort to parent between two partners the effort becomes almost effortless."
To learn more, read the press release. |
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STUFF MY KID SAID
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