April 17th, 2008
Letter From the Editor At long last, spring has sprung and moms everywhere are rejoicing: No more worrying about whether your infant has enough warm layers on, or wrestling with your toddler as you try desperately to zipper up that bulky winter coat for the umpteenth time. Instead, we’re shedding our layers and venturing out to enjoy the longer, warmer days. I love how my children, without intentionally trying, force me to slow down and take the time to revel in the outdoors and listen to the simple sounds of spring—tweeting birds, the sounds of kids playing, neighbors chatting. Relish this time of renewal. Be Well, Maureen Connolly read on Buckle Up Your Baby-Belly Pregnant and worried that wearing a seatbelt tight around your belly could hurt your baby if you're in an accident? Consider this: A new study conducted at the University of Michigan found that about 200 fetuses each year—or almost half of all fetal losses due to automobile crashes—would be saved if moms buckled up properly. read on Saving Lives with Newborn Screening Your newborn infant is in your arms.  He’s perfect. Ten fingers, ten toes.  But what if there’s something wrong that you can’t see?  The March of Dimes estimates that close to 20,000 children born each year in the United States have a genetic disorder that, left undiagnosed and subsequently untreated, lead to mental retardation, physical disability (such as hearing loss)... read on Babysitting Bucks: Adding it up for the IRS For many moms who need an extra pair of hands, or want to go on an occasional date, hiring a babysitter or house cleaner provides much needed respite. But if you pay an individual household employee more than $1,600 a year, the IRS expects you to withhold money to pay toward social security and Medicare taxes.  read on  Click Here To Watch Baby Food Recipes: Tofu Soup Often overlooked as a food for babies, tofu is actually a wonderful source of protein, iron, calcium, fiber and fatty acids. read on  Beauty Expert Rita Ragone on Spring Maternity Fashions Baby bumps are everywhere! In magazines, on TV, on the streets of NYC! And fashions have never been better for our beautiful moms-to-be.  It doesn’t take a ton of money any more to dress like a million bucks.  I have been watching our celebs dress in clothing that has a good amount of stretch to it... read on  Real Savvy TV: Our New Season Starts Soon! "Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy" airs in New York starting in late April, and throughout the rest of the country this June. Check your local PBS listings for date and air times. If you miss a show, you can watch it on the Real Savvy website, www.realsavvy.tv read on Ask Our Fitness Expert: “Exercise after C-section” “Hi. I wanted to know after how many days wait after C-section should I start to exercise. As I need to shed this weight. Thanks” read more Read the Latest Questions posted on our expert forum  Send to a Friend ADVERTISEMENT   You are receiving this email advertisement because you signed up at   RealSavvyMoms.com. Copyright 2005-2007 MGX Media, LLC. 545 8th Avenue Suite 2300 New York, New York 10018-4307 Unsubscribe here