TEENAGE PREGNANCY

Pregnancy is sometimes unplanned, especially for younger women. Our bodies are made in such a way that we can get pregnant as a teenager, even when we don't want to. This is a time in our lives when we may not be emotionally and financially ready to deal with having a child. Be brave; you have a challenge ahead of you. and having a baby is hard some people think that it is easy and some teens want a baby but they don't know how hard it is. 

STEP 1

If you suspect you might be pregnant, take a pregnancy test. Don't put it off, because knowing you're pregnant is vital to your health and gives you the most options if you're not sure you want to be a parent. Some symptoms of pregnancy include a missed menstrual period, fatigue, breast tenderness, mood swings, and nausea. When you first discover you are pregnant, you should tell someone that you trust and who will support you.

STEP 2

Support:If both or one of your parents support you, that is wonderful, as they have experience and can guide you through parenting. If the father of your baby supports you, that, too, could be wonderful, as he could willingly help you by taking you to appointments, paying for baby stuff, being emotionally supportive, and so much more. If you don't find support, tell people you trust until you find people who will support you. If no one knows or supports you, you could be going through this alone.

STEP 3

Apply for Medicaid and WIC to cover your medical expenses, food and living expenses if necessary. Oftentimes, there is support for young women, and it can help you to find jobs, finish high school, and go to a vocational school or college.

STEP 4

Take a parenting course

STEP 5

Find a place to stay. If your parents don't support you, or are giving you an ultimatum to do their wishes or move, and your boyfriend is not supportive, see if you can find a relative, friend, or anyone who has your best interests. If you don't have support from friends or family, seek support groups who are in similar situations.

STEP 6Get advice. If you're afraid of having a baby, consult an elder, nurse, doctor or midwife. Ask them what to expect.

STEP 7

Save money. Be thrifty in what you buy. There are oftentimes places where you can buy stuff for you and your baby very cheaply, such as yard sales and thrift stores.

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Section Feature: Toys for Baby

At Dear-Born Baby we carry a huge selection of teethers and rattles, and little toys for babies little hands. Click here to visit the section online!

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BABY FOOD

BABY FOOD

At about 6 months of age, your baby will be ready for "solid baby food". Don't be fooled though: at these very early stages, "solid food" isn't very solid. It's all mashed up and gooey.

Start with rice cereal. After a week or two of this, try oatmeal cereal and then barley cereal. If there is one grain that he does not like, you can buy a mixed cereal that has all 3 grains in it. Once you've exhausted all those options, then it is this time to introduce fruits and vegetables. You can mashed fruits into the baby cereal to make it more interesting. As your baby grows older, you can leave the fruits in soft chunks so that it gives the baby cereal texture.

In general, it is not recommended to give your baby breakfast oatmeal that are designed for children & adults. These tend to be too sweet and have lots of added stuffs (honey, cinnamon) which your child may be allergic to. Go for good ol' fashion plain, baby cereals 

If your baby cries during his first few feedings, or he spits all the baby cereal out, he may not be ready (in the latter case, he may still have the Tongue-Thrust Reflex). Stop offering solid foods and wait a month or  two before trying again. Some parents introduce solid food as early as 4 months of age (not recommended by pediatricians) while others start solids after 12 months of formula/breast milk (somewhat extreme), so there's a lot of flexibility in when you introduce solid baby food

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Baby Proofing Your House

Dear-Born Baby has a wide collection of items to help baby proof your home. From outlet covers to gates. Click here to see the section.

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New at Dear-Born, New Maclaren

(From Left to Right) Maclaren Quest Sport Stroller $279.99 , Maclaren Triumph Twin Stroller $349.99 , Maclaren Ella The Elephant, Maclaren Mac The Puppy

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Jolly Jumper Breastfeeding Pillow

When we had our little one we didn't invest in a Breastfeeding pillow right away. After a few months, when a friend was over we tried hers and fell in love with it. We bought the Jolly Jumper in the soft sage green and it is used not only for breastfeeding but also now behind our baby as he tries to sit on his own. We highly recommend investing in one of these pillows as the boomerang shape makes it comfortable for Mom. The pillow "Hugs" your body so you can be comfortable as you breastfeed and cuddle your little one.

$59.99 CDN Available Online and In-store.

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Easy Walker Sale March 5th + 6th 2011

Saturday March 5th 10:00am - 5:00pm and Sunday, March 6th 11:00am - 5:00pm
 
Dear-Born Baby Outlet Store
67 Doncaster Avenue
(Across the street from our Main Store)

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