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Baby Jaeli, has a rare genetic condition and will not tolerate formula. Her mom is breastfeeding and pumping but it is not enough. What baby Jaeli needs is time and calories and that is what donated breastmilk will give her.

But her mom’s state Medicaid will not cover the banked breastmilk and Jaeli’s mom was faced with the heartbreaking possibility that her baby might starve…

Politics aside, Sarah Palin’s candidacy has brought motherhood issues to public attention: special needs babies, teenage pregnancy, and breastfeeding and babywearing.
Sara Palin has been spotted wearing baby Trig in a Ingrid (Reversible) Baby Pouch Sling from Hotslings.
What a hip baby carrier! The Ingrid is cream with abstract red flowers that read as organic and nurturing, with a bit of pizazz.  The sling reverses to black and is made of cotton sateen.

You can get Sarah Palin’s Baby Pouch Sling, the Ingrid Hotslings from Along for the Ride ($58) or get this …

Two words: Not Plastic
After reading about the dangerous chemicals leaching from plastic baby bottles that are repeatedly heated (via Liz at Mom-101), I went searching for a safe sippy cup. She mentioned SIGG bottles and I found the SIGG Kidz Bottle ($13.56) is a high-tech, aluminum sports bottle for toddlers. Lightweight, tough, and durable, with a twist-and-turn, leak-proof spout and a snap-on bubble cover, the SIGG Kidz Bottle is a safe option for avoiding plastics.
If your little one is still too young for a Sigg, try Evenflo Classic …

Natural Mommy is resolving to avoid using television as part of her parenting toolbox after reading that Educational DVDs Slow Infant Learning (New Scientist) and Kim is, let’s face it, gloating (heart shaped hedges): Is it the lack of interaction, or the videos themselves? So what do you think… Useful supplement to interactive play? Essential Mother’s Helper? Or trash the idiot box?
Enough Already With the Breast Is Best Mama Luxe and Mama-t0-Be had a friendly disagreement over this post. Is the end of free formula samples in NYC hospitals pushy …

According to The Sun, Brad and Angie have barred their bevy of babes and tots from seeing guns on the set of Angelina’s new movie, Wanted….even prop guns.

A set source said: “Angelina is protecting them from seeing her making violence look good. It’s caused a few chuckles. Most of her successful roles have had her waving weapons and getting violent.

Toddler calls 911 after mother collapses — he learned by reading THIS BOOKGood job, kiddo!
A toddler knew to call 911 when his mother collapsed and lost consciousness, thanks to a children’s book his grandmother had sent several months earlier.
Tony Sharpe was home in North Pole with his mother, Courtenay, on April 10, when she blacked out during a gall bladder attack.
He told a dispatcher: “Mommy is sick. Mommy needs an ambulance. Mommy fell over. She is sleeping,” according to a recording of the call.
“Can you call the ambulance?” he continued. …

I suspect we will ultimately find there are medical benefits to choosing organic. Even better for the environment than buying organics at the supermarket: purchase locally grown produce when possible. In addition to the medical benefits, I also think there are also social and emotional benefits to getting your child used to the idea of food selection and preparation (review) at an early age.
As with anything, it is a matter of balance–you educate yourself and then do what works best for your family.
Organic baby food a hit with green parents …