21 Months Pregnancy Magazine & Baby Magazine

Cloth Diapering Basics: Which Type of Cloth Diaper is Best for You?

2010-05-31T12:58:00.001-07:00

Already decided on cloth diapers? We'll help you get started with an overview of the benefits and costs of the 3 major types of cloth diapering systems.

>>>CLOTH DIAPERING BASICS<<<

What Does Baby Taste in the Womb?

2010-05-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Develop your baby's taste buds to love healthy foods in the womb and beyond!

"Fetal taste buds are said to develop just 13 to 15 weeks into pregnancy, and we're also told that babies can distinguish between different flavours in breast milk. But do flavours also get into the amniotic fluid? ...

More recently, [Julie Mennella, a taste researcher at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia] says she has found that infants whose mothers ate a lot of fruit during pregnancy are more accepting of fruit when it is introduced to them during weaning. 'The baby is learning what foods mom likes,' she says. 'I think it's the first way they learn what foods are safe and also what foods are available.'

Pregnancy and lactation may therefore be ideal times to set babies a good example by eating a healthy and varied diet, [Mennella] suggests."

Read the fascinating article by Linda Geddes at New Scientist

Cloth Diapers or Disposable Diapers for Baby?

2010-05-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

The debate rages on, but 21 Months has some simple facts regarding the environmental impact of cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers.

>>> CLOTH VS. DISPOSABLE DIAPERS<<<

Organic Prenatal Vitamins

2010-05-10T20:02:00.000-07:00

Organic prenatal vitamins (like Perfect Prenatal by New Chapter) are decidedly more expensive than their conventional counterparts. Is it really worth the extra money to choose organic prenatals?

Get the facts about what you need to look for in a prenatal vitamin, and whether organic is best.

>>>READ ABOUT ORGANIC PRENATAL VITAMINS<<<

Gestational Diabetes Series

2010-04-19T08:54:00.000-07:00

21 Months presents our new Gestational Diabetes Series, by guest author Jennifer Allen.

Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnancies, and it is a highly manageable condition. In this informative series, you'll learn:

What is gestational diabetes?
How are the glucose screening and glucose tolerance tests administered?
Which results lead to a diagnosis of gestational diabetes?
How is gestational diabetes treated and managed?

>>>LEARN MORE ABOUT GESTATIONAL DIABETES<<<

Maternity Wardrobe Essentials

2010-04-13T10:06:00.000-07:00

The prospect of purchasing a maternity wardrobe can be daunting, especially if you're on a budget.

If this is your first pregnancy, let us help you build a truly versatile wardrobe with just 7 items of maternity clothing.

What are the 7 maternity clothes you must have? Which style of maternity pants waistband will take you through your entire pregnancy and beyond?

>>>READ ABOUT MATERNITY WARDROBE ESSENTIALS<<<

C-Section Recovery

2010-04-03T15:34:00.000-07:00

If you deliver your baby via C-section, it's important to know what to expect and how to make C-section recovery easier.

Be prepared with C-section recovery tips and advice from a mother who has been through 2 of the surgeries.

READ ABOUT C-SECTION RECOVERY

and

FIND OUT ABOUT C-SECTION SURPRISES!

Cord Blood Banking Comparison

2010-03-30T14:14:00.000-07:00

Decided to bank your baby's umbilical cord blood? How much will it cost?

There are so many variables in determining the bottom line price for cord blood banking, and we've done all the hard work for you!

Check out our easy, bottom-line price comparison for major cord blood banks.

UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANK COMPARISON

Infantino Sling Recall

2010-03-30T09:52:00.000-07:00

Popular baby brand Infantino has recalled over one million baby slings because of a high risk of suffocation. The recall relates to Infantino's Slingrider and Wendy Bellisimo style slings.

If you own a Wendy Bellisimo or Slingrider sling from Infantino, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

>>>READ MORE FROM INFANTINO<<<

Baby Essentials Checklist

2010-03-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

Introducing our free, interactive Baby Essentials Checklist!

Baby stores and websites can inundate parents-to-be with gadgets and adorable items that aren't really necessary. Before you buy cute extras, make sure you're stocked with the essential items for the first three months of your baby's life.

Breastfeeding? Formula feeding? Cloth diapers? Disposable diapers? Whatever your preferences, our baby essentials list will provide you with a customized list for you and your baby.

GET STARTED!

21 Months Magazine: Welcome!

2010-03-29T11:04:00.001-07:00

21 Months is the no-nonsense resource for new parents.

What makes 21 Months different from the myriad other websites for newly growing families? We keep the format simple and straight to the point. Our stories aren't full of exposition or message boards, just information.

21 Months is the baby and pregnancy magazine that brings the latest research and expert advice together on one page. We give you real answers to the questions you have during pregnancy and the first year of parenthood.

Welcome to 21 Months! Visit our site today!