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Schedule A Free Eye Exam For Your Baby Today

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 You probably take your baby to the pediatrician for his shots and regular checkups, but did you think about scheduling an eye exam for your baby? Even though I am incredibly nearsighted, it hadn’t occurred to me to schedule an eye exam for Baby Mwah. But I received a press release today that caught my […]

Alleviating Doctor Appointment Fears

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Even toddlers who only have to go to regular well-baby appointments may suddenly develop an intense fear of the pediatrician. And this fear can present an even greater problem if your child needs more regular visits to a doctor’s office or hospital. Here are a few products I’ve been using to alleviate doctor-phobia. Medical Set: […]

Is Breast Always Best?

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Dear Mamanista Readers, As you can tell from our frequent reviews of breastfeeding products, we’re very pro-breastfeeding at Mamanista. But– most importantly– we are pro-mama. After her c-section and some other delivery complications, one of Mama Mwah’s friends developed post-partum depression. She also was having a difficult time breastfeeding and suffered a painful nipple infection. Through all of this, the doctors she spoke […]

Beauty is More than Skin Deep

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One of the great tips I got from Gorgeously Green is to check out all of your beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene products on Skin Deep: the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database. They rate your lotions and potions, including children’s products like sunscreen, shampoo, diaper creams, and more.  If you want to know […]

Belli Maternity Care Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)

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I started using Belli Pregnancy Safe Acne Wash on the advice of Mama-To-Be. Before she posted, I didn’t even know studies had shown a possible link between Salicylic Acid and birth defects. After 14 weeks, I can say that the Belli Wash is very effective at keeping skin clear and the $18 tube goes a […]

My Favorite Diet Treats

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Scribbit, one of Mamanista’s favorite bloggers, listed her top diet treats, and that got me thinking. Here are my favorite diet treats that don’t taste like diet food: Dove Ice Cream Miniatures Yes…I know ice cream isn’t a diet food. Some people have that iron will to withstand the temptation or to convince themselves that […]

Find a Diet Plan that Works for You

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I have always loved food and hated exercise. Due to a stressful job and travel schedule, my New Year’s Resolutions to get in shape had ended in failure on a repeated basis. But last January, I joined eDiets.com at a friend’s recommendation. I actually managed to lose 15 pounds in 2 months, and kept the […]

Don’t Lose Your Remaining FSA Funds

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Setting up a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a great way to save money on your doctor’s co-pays, health-care deductibles, prescription drugs, and more. But if you have any money left in your account at the end of the year, you’ll lose it. You might not know that you can use your FSA funds on […]

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