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Newborns

What I Learned About My Newborn’s Skin Discoloration

Four weeks after bringing my beautiful Summer Rae home from the hospital, she developed baby acne. I remained calm, at least not initially. I proudly donned the confidence of my second-time mom status like a sharp mink coat. “Baby acne is common,” “Baby acne generally clears on its own,” and “It’s a lot worse than …

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Health Newborns

How To Prepare For Baby’s First Vaccination

Shanice McKenzie/ Pexels My baby’s first vaccination appointment was the source of immense stress in our house. Despite being well aware of the tremendous protection that vaccines offer babies against deadly diseases, the thought of offering my newborn up on a platter while a doctor inflicted pain on her made me sick to my stomach. …