Heidi Murkoff > Quotes

“The following houseplants are poisonous, some in very small doses: Dumb cane, English ivy, foxglove, hyacinth bulbs (and leaves and flowers in quantity), hydrangea, iris rootstalk and rhizome, lily of the valley, philodendron, Jerusalem cherry. Outdoor plants that are poisonous include: Azalea, rhododendron, caladium, daffodil and narcissus bulbs, daphne, English ivy, foxglove, hyacinth bulbs (and leaves and flowers in quantity), hydrangea, iris rootstalk and rhizome, Japanese yew seeds and leaves, larkspur, laurel, lily of the valley, morning glory seeds, oleander, privet, rhubarb leaves, sweet peas (especially the “peas,” which are the seeds), tomato plant leaves, wisteria pods and seeds, yews. Holiday favorites holly and mistletoe, and to a lesser extent, poinsettia (which is irritating but not poisonous), are also on the danger list.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year

“warmer than water temperature, and water play should be limited”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year

“The Eighth Month Approximately 32 to 35 Weeks”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting

“For Dads
Helping Ease Her Quease Morning sickness is one pregnancy symptom that definitely doesn’t live up to its name. It’s a 24/7 experience that can send your spouse running to the bathroom morning, noon, and night—and hugging the toilet far more than she’ll be hugging you. So take steps to help her feel better—or at least not worse. Lose the aftershave that she suddenly finds repulsive, and get your onion ring fix out of her sniffing range (thanks to her hormones, her sense of smell is supersized). Fill her gas tank so she doesn’t have to come nose-to-nozzle with the fumes at the pump. Fetch her foods that quell her queasies and don’t provoke another run to the toilet. Good choices include ginger ale, soothing smoothies, and crackers (but ask first—what spells r-e-l-i-e-f for one queasy woman spells v-o-m-i-t for another). Encourage her to eat small meals throughout the day instead of 3 large ones (spreading out the load and keeping her tummy filled may ease her nausea), but don’t chide her for her food choices (now’s not the time to nag her about eating her broccoli). Be there for support when she’s throwing up—hold back her hair, bring her some ice water, rub her back. And remember, no jokes. If you were throwing up for weeks, you wouldn’t find it amusing. Not surprisingly, neither does she.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting:

“Tampoco tiene ocasión de degustar las primeras dosis de independencia entreteniéndose y sabiendo estar solo (capacidades esenciales para construir su autoestima). Finalmente, tampoco tiene ocasión de aprender otra lección que resultará valiosísima para su desarrollo como ser humano generoso: que las personas, incluso los padres, tienen derechos que hay que respetar. Como los bebés son por naturaleza y por necesidad egocéntricos, este concepto será difícil de asimilar al principio. Pero si ya lo introduce ahora, más adelante no tendrá un hijo que siempre anteponga sus propias necesidades a las de los demás; en otras palabras, un hijo malcriado.”
― Heidi Murkoff, Qué se puede esperar el primer año

“Once the mouth is open wide, move your baby closer. Do not move your breast toward the baby, and don’t push your baby’s head into your breast. And be sure not to stuff your nipple into your baby’s unwilling mouth—let your baby take the initiative. It might take a couple of attempts before your baby opens wide enough to latch on properly.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

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― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting

“Part 1 First Things First”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting:

“One treatment shown to prevent cavities in young teeth: a fluoride varnish that the dentist can easily paint on once a year. Toothbrushing”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

“Kids who know they’re cared for and cared about have fewer behavioral problems and stronger relationships. •”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“A must-have for any doctor you’re considering for your baby’s care: a residency in pediatrics or family medicine and board certification by either the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“If you can laugh, you’re less likely to cry.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“Some lactation specialists suggest aiming your nipple toward your baby’s nose and then directing it down to the lower part of your baby’s upper lip to get him or her to open the mouth very wide. This prevents the lower lip from getting tucked in during nursing.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“Getting your little one used to longer daytime naps may increase the chances for a better night’s sleep for you.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“Researchers have found that a woman’s brain-cell volume actually decreases during pregnancy (which could explain why you won’t remember what you just read about in that last paragraph). And—for reasons unknown—women pregnant with girls are more forgetful, on average, than those carrying boys (who would have guessed?). Fortunately, the pregnancy brain fog (similar to what many women experience premenstrually, only thicker) is only temporary. Your brain will plump back up a few months after delivery.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting

“triggered the”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“CHAPTER 1”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting

“Always apply repellent after you’ve applied sunscreen, and be prepared to reapply sunscreen more frequently because DEET decreases SPF. Products that combine repellent and sunscreen aren’t recommended.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect Before You're Expecting: The Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant

“Crying it out. Also known as Ferberizing (named for Dr. Richard Ferber), the method works like this: At bedtime, while your child is sleepy but still awake, put him in the crib, give a gentle pat, a soft “I love you,” and then leave the room. Cue the crying (you knew it was coming). And here’s where the going gets tough: Let your tot cry for a full five minutes (it’ll seem much longer). Then go back in and repeat the original routine—a quick pat, a gentle “good night,” and go. Repeat this process for as long as your little guy cries, extending the time you leave him alone by about five minutes each time until he falls asleep. Stretch the times your child spends on his own by a few more minutes the second night, and again on the third. You can expect the crying jags to diminish steadily over three nights, and—drumroll, please—virtually disappear somewhere between the fourth and seventh night, replaced perhaps by a bit of fussing or a short burst of tears. The next sound you’re likely to hear? Nothing . . . except maybe a tiny snore.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

“Your Workout and the Baby Race”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect Before You're Expecting

“Still unsure if you’ve bundled your little bundle just right? Don’t check his hands for confirmation. A baby’s hands and feet are usually cooler than the rest of his body, because of his immature circulatory system. You’ll get a more accurate reading of his comfort by checking the nape of his neck or his arms or trunk (whichever is easiest to reach under his clothing) with the back of your hand. Too cool? Add a layer. Too warm? Peel one off. If he seems extremely cold to the touch, or dangerously overheated, click here.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“Taking the time to watch, listen to, and discern your baby’s nonverbal cues won’t only make your job of providing care easier, but it’ll make your baby’s job of taking on the world easier. Knowing that what he or she has to say matters will boost not only your baby’s language development, but also his or her confidence, sense of security, and emotional maturity, not only now, but in the lifetime that lies ahead.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“It’s a tummy soother. Breast milk is not only easier going down, it’s easier staying down … and easier going out. Breastfed babies are less likely to have tummy troubles (including excessive gas or spitting up) and almost never become constipated (formula can sometimes clog up the works). And although their poops are normally quite soft, nursers rarely have diarrhea. In fact, breast milk appears to reduce the risk of digestive upset both by keeping harmful microorganisms in check and by encouraging the growth of beneficial ones. You know the much-touted pre-”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“Ring Around the Rosie, baby edition. Make this preschool favorite baby-friendly by adapting it for the lap. Hold your baby in a standing position on your lap and sing, “Ring around the rosie, a pocket full of posies, ashes, ashes, we all fall down!” at which point you help him or her plop down to sitting. A variation is to substitute “hopscotch, hopscotch” for “ashes, ashes” and to pop your lap (and baby) up at each one. You can also play a traditional Ring Around the Rosie while holding baby in your arms—standing and turning in a circle before plopping down on the floor together.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“With clean hands (and short nails) insert your thumbs or index fingers (lubricated with a little K-Y jelly or olive oil if you’d like—but don’t use mineral oil or Vaseline) inside your vagina. Press down (toward your rectum) and slide your fingers across the bottom and sides of your perineum, going in a sweeping semicircle. Relax and breathe gently (don’t hold your breath). Repeat two or three times a week during the last weeks of pregnancy.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect When You're Expecting:

“First evidence of this is when a toddler points to things. Finger-pointing is code.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

“You know all that stuff they say about becoming a grandmother? How amazing it is … how much you’ll love it … how it’s all the best parts of being a parent—without the sleep deprivation? Well, they don’t tell you the half it. Becoming a grandmother, as I did on February 12, 2013, when Lennox entered the world, and minutes later, my welcoming arms, was life-changing, mind-blowing, heart-swelling … thrilling to the core. The heavens opened up. The earth moved. The love that washed over me as I held that sweet bundle for the first time was instantaneous, it was intense, it was unabashed … it hit me like a ton of bricks, and practically knocked me off my feet. I was smitten.”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the First Year:

“What happens on the morning of the first birthday?”
― Heidi Murkoff, What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

“ecografía especial, te permite saber si existe un mayor riesgo de que tengas un bebé con problemas cromosómicos, como el síndrome de Down.”
― Heidi Murkoff, Qué puedes esperar cuando estás esperando: 5th edition (What to Expect)

“la mayoría de los expertos coincide en que el movimiento más efectivo es en dirección de pies a cabeza de la silla mecedora y no el de lado a lado de la cuna mecedora).”
― Heidi Murkoff, Que Puedes Esperar en el Primer Año