http://www.minti.com/members/rookiemomheather/activity/ Latest activity by RookieMomHeather on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk RookieMomHeather You should also post it on your site. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1531/Getting-a-toddler-to-eat/#359989 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1531/Getting-a-toddler-to-eat/#359989 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:47:58 -0700 RookieMomHeather I'm two weeks away from my due date on baby #2 and boy am I getting exhausted... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/258/How-to-get-your-labor-started-home-remedies-and-natural-ideas/#212923 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/258/How-to-get-your-labor-started-home-remedies-and-natural-ideas/#212923 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:25:30 -0800 RookieMomHeather Gone are the days when Alec and I could just go away for a few months with nothing but a pair of backpacks. Travelling requires more strategery, but this is one of my strengths, so allow me to share... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1255/How-to-travel-lighter-with-your-baby-in-tow-fly-baby-fly/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1255/How-to-travel-lighter-with-your-baby-in-tow-fly-baby-fly/ Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:43:47 -0700 RookieMomHeather http://www.minti.com/members/rookiemomheather/photos/4642/Holden travels light http://www.minti.com/members/rookiemomheather/photos/4642/Holden travels light Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:02:07 -0700 RookieMomHeather This sounds so fun... how did we miss this adventure? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/829/Free-Toddler-Outing-Fire-Station/#216146 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/829/Free-Toddler-Outing-Fire-Station/#216146 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:58:01 -0700 RookieMomHeather Great idea to ease into the idea of having a real date.  We're almost there.  Pretty soon, someone else will put Holden to bed... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1126/Go-out-for-just-dessert/#217872 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1126/Go-out-for-just-dessert/#217872 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:56:32 -0700 RookieMomHeather It might help to prewash all of baby's things.  And to snip out uncomfortable bits. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1135/Scratchy-Clothes/#217922 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1135/Scratchy-Clothes/#217922 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:05:36 -0700 RookieMomHeather My own hairdresser said she cut her baby daughter's hair while she was sleeping by going in, laying her out on a sheet with the lights on, and making a few snips. What do other people do to safely...
What do other people do to safely...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301808/how-do-i-cut-my-babys-hair/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301808/how-do-i-cut-my-babys-hair/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:52:01 -0700 RookieMomHeather At the lactation consultant's recommendation, I was using my Medela Pump-in-Style and assorted handpumps when my baby was a week old.  It was confusing, uncomfortable, surreal, awkward, and not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/332/How-to-get-more-from-your-breast-pump-pump-it-up/#213299 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/332/How-to-get-more-from-your-breast-pump-pump-it-up/#213299 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:26:38 -0700 RookieMomHeather I found this travel tip on Daddy Types and thought it might be helpful: Change Sides to save your back and neck http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301368 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301368 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:32:39 -0700 RookieMomHeather Izzy, we boarded first on our outbound leg, but nearly last (due to a last minute gate security check!).  The bag with wheels sounds divine though, we dragged it sometimes, but my son likes to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301366 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301366 Mon, 29 May 2006 13:26:15 -0700 RookieMomHeather Have you considered something like the Hooter Hider?  I know how indiscreet it can be to whip out the boob in a public place.  Good for you to keep up with it! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/305/For-Well-Endowed-Women-Who-Want-to-Breastfeed/#213123 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/305/For-Well-Endowed-Women-Who-Want-to-Breastfeed/#213123 Mon, 29 May 2006 13:22:09 -0700 RookieMomHeather I totally agree with you.  I think saying motherhood is hard is like saying heartbreak is hard... sometimes you just have to go through it and then it dawns on you, "oh, so THIS is what... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/299/Secrets-of-Motherhood-for-the-First-Time-Mom/#213078 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/299/Secrets-of-Motherhood-for-the-First-Time-Mom/#213078 Mon, 29 May 2006 13:14:48 -0700 RookieMomHeather 1. It was fantastic to have our son (12 months) in his own seat.  He had a place to nap and play... and he napped pretty well on our 3 our flight.2. It was a drag to lug it around.  No... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301362 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301361/air-travel-with-a-carseat-how-did-it-work-out-for-you/#301362 Sun, 28 May 2006 20:01:43 -0700 RookieMomHeather I agree with your  blowout rule.  The weight guidelines for diapers are pretty broad and it is better to go by "feel" -- is your baby getting squished by the leg openings or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/330/In-the-right-size-diapers/#213290 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/330/In-the-right-size-diapers/#213290 Sun, 28 May 2006 19:58:07 -0700 RookieMomHeather Activity #255: Pump it up I was really scared into making sure my son, Holden, would not reject the bottle outright so he got one bottle each day since he was three weeks old (at least three times a... I was really scared into making sure my son, Holden, would not reject the bottle outright so he got one bottle each day since he was three weeks old (at least three times a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/332/How-to-get-more-from-your-breast-pump-pump-it-up/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/332/How-to-get-more-from-your-breast-pump-pump-it-up/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:30:27 -0700 RookieMomHeather I'm so happy to be able to mix and mingle with the powerhouse-female-blogosphere at BlogHer.  Thanks so much for sending me!  http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164612/Minti-Blogher-ticket-winners-announced-/#164622 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164612/Minti-Blogher-ticket-winners-announced-/#164622 Fri, 26 May 2006 12:21:54 -0700 RookieMomHeather Nutritionally speaking, I agree with the other commenters.  My son is 12 months old and the pediatrician said to go for it (the switch to whole milk).  Our approach has been to make the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301308/when-do-you-switch-from-baby-formula-to-milk/#301313 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/301308/when-do-you-switch-from-baby-formula-to-milk/#301313 Fri, 26 May 2006 09:28:07 -0700 RookieMomHeather Hi there Clay!  I am a new mom and a new blogger, and I have a lot to learn in both areas, so I'd love to go to the BlogHer conference and rub elbows with Rachel and the... http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164881/Minti-is-giving-away-2-tickets-to-Blogher/#164899 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/164881/Minti-is-giving-away-2-tickets-to-Blogher/#164899 Fri, 19 May 2006 08:36:57 -0700 RookieMomHeather I was lucky to have my baby in May in California which allowed me to be big and cozy warm in sweaters during the winter and going on walks in the sunshine with my stroller... so I suppose it depends... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/300741/best-seasonmonth-to-deliiver/#300745 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/300741/best-seasonmonth-to-deliiver/#300745 Tue, 09 May 2006 22:27:00 -0700 RookieMomHeather If your baby is fully-baked and you want to help nature take its course, there are some home remedies for kicking labor into gear that folks are talking about.* I’m not telling you which of... I’m not telling you which of...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/258/How-to-get-your-labor-started-home-remedies-and-natural-ideas/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/258/How-to-get-your-labor-started-home-remedies-and-natural-ideas/ Mon, 08 May 2006 09:14:25 -0700