What? New parents make mistakes? Oh yes we do. Let’s not talk about that time my first born silently slid off the bed when I looked away to grab her an outfit. (Thankfully she was okay.) Or that time I put a 9-month sized outfit on my 2 year old?!? Yeah.
So, in the spirit of all things baby — and the fabulous and FIRST LA Baby Show showcasing the most famous new products (The SNOO!) and professionals (Dr. Harvey Karp! Jamie The Baby Guy from NYC!) coming to town November 5-6, 2016 — anchor-mom Pat Harvey and I had some frank baby talk for my Wednesday night segment on CBS Los Angeles. You know, just to look out for the brand new parents coming on up…
One big mistake that many parents make — that I also did with my own infant the second time around? Bringing the baby into the bed with us. But you have to do something when the baby’s crying! They’re so damn cute we love to cuddle at night! Parents can do whatever we want with our own kids, so shut up, lady!
Yes, I understand. Yes, I agree. And yes we can… unless the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) puts out a very serious and new statement about sleep safety for babies. Aside from making sure babies sleep on their backs on a firm surface for the first 6 months of life, the AAP also now recommends that babies sleep in the same room as parents for at least the first 6 months (and possibly up to a year, if possible) — BUT IN SEPARATE BEDS THAN PARENTS. You can look up the details here.
All this from the woman who has a 4 year old daughter that still climbs into bed with her in the middle of the night…
The LA Baby Show will be packed with hundreds of vendors of top products and local services for pregnancy, baby and family fun. Parents can choose from a menu of topical seminars featuring OB-GYNs, pediatricians, midwives, lactation consultants and baby-sleep experts. There will be all sorts of special features, from the show’s stroller test track to special relaxation lounges for moms and dads. Renowned baby-gear authority and social media phenomenon Jamie Grayson, The BabyGuy, will be the keynote speaker, Dr. Harvey Karp, nationally renowned pediatrician, child development specialist and best-selling author of “The Happiest Baby on the Block” and inventor of the new smart-sleeper The SNOO is a featured speaker on both days. Visit www.lababyshow.com for details. Tickets are $30 per family (for two adults and up to four children), and $20 per individual.
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