New Moms, New Babies: Tips, Tricks, Sanity Savers

Graco, BOB, Phil and Ted's, Orbit, UPPABaby, Charriot! What's the perfect stroller or is there a perfect stroller? What are some things you should consider when stroller shopping? Plus, some listeners' suggestions and recommendations on strollers.

Opinions and criticisms, either way sometimes new moms feel a little bombarded with friends and/or family advice. What's the best way to say, "thanks, but no thanks"? What to do when you are unfairly criticized, and what to do when caretakers don't follow through with your requests. Who should talk to the in-laws, you or your husband? Certified Parent Coach, Beth Morton, is this week's expert.

What you should know about early childhood

development. Learn how to better communicate with your baby, and some insight on how infants see the world. Plus, are high tech toys beneficial or not? And, the importance of relaxing

with your baby. Mark Hamilton of Just Ask Baby.com is this week's guest.

Is it realistic to expect to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight and body? When and how should you get started? How to rid yourself of the excuses? Plus, ideas to exercise with your kids, even your new baby and dealing with the guilt if you fail the first time. Arlene Pellicane author of Losing Weight After Baby: 31 Days to A New You, is our expert.

How does having a baby

change your tax year?  When can you

start claiming your new dependent? 

Can you claim the babysitter, nanny, grandma, or even the new $800 stroller? What receipts and records should you keep? Itemize or standard deduction and how much is the child tax credit? Plus, how not to have to pay a load of taxes at the end of the year. 

CPA John Hart is this week's expert.

Should you stand in

front of the microwave? What about microwaving breastmilk, baby food, bottles...? How does the microwave work? What is safe and not so safe to put in

the microwave? What are plasticizers and can they be dangerous? Plus, using your microwave to sterilize. This week's expert is Dr. Kristen Pangallo.

Researching baby strollers is time-consuming, but it is crucial! Knowing more about the different models can save you money, time and lots of frustration. Leyna and the crew share a few of their favorites and why? Is rear or front facing better? Why might you consider a frame only option instead of a "travel system"? Is there really a perfect stroller, and if you could build the perfect stroller what would it do?

What

is the optimal for our bodies to start thinking about having the next

baby? Do I need to worry about

birth control even if I am exclusively breastfeeding and my period has not

returned? What are my options for

preventing pregnancy? Will it

interfere with breastfeeding?  What is an IUD? Certified Midwife,

Alisa Smallwood is this weeks expert and shines some light on the reality of it all.

What would happen to my

children if something were to happen to me and the father of our child? Who can I trust to take care of

them? What can I do to make sure things are taken care of how I would want them to be? Attorney, Krista Dupps is this week's expert.

Music therapists often use music to communicate to young children. This week Dayna Koehn MT-BC of Munchkin Musik shares how music can create an enriching and stimulating environment for your baby and how music can help children reach milestones or promote language. Plus, the major differences between listening to and making music and how it can be the glue to enhance your bond with your child.