Parenting Websites
January 28, 2008
Product Recall List at MyThings
I've seen a few recall websites in the past, but nothing compares to the Product Recall List at MyThings. This is the perfect site to look up recalls for your baby products and toys. It's much easier to use than any other site, has pictures accompanying the products that are recalled, and it is updated every day. They also monitor both U.S. and U.K. recall websites. You can register your products on their site, and if one turns up on a recall list, they will send you an email. If recalls are a concern of yours, I highly suggest you check out this great website.
December 23, 2007
Pregnancy Survey
We recently were told about a website for new and expectant parents called Pregnancy Survey. I was not one of those expectant parents who reads up on everything ahead of time, and I wish I had been. Figuring out issues as they came along led to many situations where I had no idea what to do and a lot of added stress. The next time I get pregnant, I am going to read up a lot more to prepare myself. I also cannot believe how much I've already forgotten about pregnancy and those early months with a newborn, so this is a good resource to have. If you are pregnant or hoping to be in the future, bookmark this website!
November 2, 2007
Hot Moms Club
I felt like I was living in a box recently when I discovered the Hot Moms Club. How could I not know about this site? It pulled my in instantly. Finally a site with articles that I actually care about! They have articles on parenting, beauty and style, house and home, recipes, and a ton more. It's an empowering site that helps me feel like the world hasn't passed me by just because I became a mother. If you want to see what other hot moms are doing and thinking, check the site out!
August 23, 2007
BabblePedia
If you've had kids, you'll know that some of the best parenting advice comes from other parents (as long as it isn't unsolicited of course!). At BabblePedia they have advice on topics from Breastfeeding to Vaccines, and its all from other parents like you. In the spirit of Wikipedia anybody can change and contribute to the BabblePedia, so each article should only get better (or at least point out both sides of every controversy). Most articles have a short little blurb, followed by a series of expert opinions
(usually taken from articles posted on other parenting websites), followed by the opinions and experiences of other parents. This is a great way of seeing a wide variety of literature on a given topic, which can be very helpful. So, the next time you're looking for some parenting advice, be sure to check out the BabblePedia!
July 18, 2007
Snopes
I realize that Snopes, a reference page for urban legends, isn't what you'd typically think of when parenting websites come to mind. However, I think it's an important resource that we shouldn't forget. Recently, I heard about a child who was injured because she drank hand sanitizer. It sounded like one of those silly forwards that someone starts just to cause fear. But low and behold, it was actually true! Snopes is a great place to check those things out to see if they are true or just falsities. And they cover everything too, from old wives tales to pregnancy. Another one to keep in mind: some brands of sidewalk chalk have lead in them!
March 16, 2007
365 First-Time Parenting Tips
If you're a parent, you probably know many of the big parenting blogs out there. Here is one that you may not know about that has been very helpful to me. 365 First-Time Parenting Tips started about two months before I gave birth. I read it very intently both to see what was written about Andy's age but also to look ahead to see where I would be in a few months with him. There are a lot of helpful tips that made things for me so much easier. Now the author has started with toddler tips as well, which I am looking forward to reading. If you like parenting blogs, I highly suggest you add this one to your reading list.
February 19, 2007
Parent Hacks
Parents are definitely an inventive bunch. Trapped between the cost of raising a child, and the lack of products to do exactly what you want, parents are forced to make do or "hack" a solution together. Well, the website Parent Hacks is all about these innovative solutions that parents come up with to everyday problems. For example, instead of sending your younger children outside in the freezing cold to play in the snow, bring the snow into the house! The bathtub specifically. They can play to their hearts content, and when playtime is over, there's no mess to clean up. Or perhaps your stuck at a dingy gas station bathroom, and with no paper towels or toilet paper in sight? Cover that toilet seat with disposable plastic garbage bags, for a quick and easy cleanup. There are lots of parenting gems like this posted nearly every day. If you're a parent, and you don't read Parent Hacks yet, get over there right away!
January 31, 2007
Ask Moxie
Right after I gave birth to Andy, I had a very hard time adjusting to being a new mom. I was so tired and stressed and terrified I was going to mess him up somehow. I didn't read much ahead of time, so I didn't know what to expect and how to fix all the problems I had. My mother would do research for me online, and she kept sending me links to the same blog, Ask Moxie. I soon added it to my blog reader, and I've been hooked ever since. Moxie has a knack for always writing about problems I'm having before I even realize they are problems. When Andy started getting teeth, she wrote about teeth and breastfeeding. Her posts about sleep have helped me a ton. What I like best is that she tells it how it is. There's no flowery stuff about how great it is to be a mom (which I agree it is, but at times it definitely isn't as well) or fluff answers. She is real and wants to help. She is also extremely friendly. I linked to her once on my personal blog, and she wrote me a huge email about my problem (I don't even remember what it was anymore, we fixed it right away with her help!) with a ton of suggestions. If you are not reading Ask Moxie, I highly suggest you do. And send her blog to all the future moms you know, I'm sure they'll love all the information.
January 17, 2007
Rookie Moms
There are a ton of great websites that helped Peter and me out a ton after giving birth. If you're a new mom, you may not know about them, especially if you don't have tons of friends who have already given birth like me. So I wanted to point one out to you. Rookie Moms is written by two moms who are "inspired by our need to have at least one activity per day." They have come up with a bunch of great things to do with your baby, separated by your baby's age. And both of the authors of this site are very friendly and helpful. Their blog has quickly become a staple for me, one that I read often and am excited about, and I hope you all like them just as much as I do!
January 10, 2007
Funny List of What a New Parent Doesn't Need
There are tons of lists out there about what a new parent needs. I just found a list of what a parent doesn't need over at Fireflies in the Cloud, and it's hysterical. Take a look! My favorite is the red neck pacifier.
October 23, 2006
Parenting-A Collection of Blogs
There is a new website out there, Parenting from Personal Bee, that is a collection of the best parenting blogs on the web. I went to look at this site apprehensively. I feel like there's already a ton of places that push the "Mommy" blogs on us, and I'm a little sick of a lot of them. But I really like this site. The first time I went, there were links to three of my favorite parenting blogs: Ask Moxie (which was also linked to a post very relevant to me right now-breastfeeding and teething!), dooce, and Parent Hacks. All three are really top notch blogs, and you should read them if you don't already. Now I'm very excited that Parenting will show me more great blogs like these that I'm unaware of. I'm excited for it to grow, so please sign up and vote for your favorites!
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