About CafeYak.com

If you are a Mom, then you understand the value of a good naptime break; you are probably on the go 24-7. CafeYak.com was created as a "leisure+research" naptime break for Moms, women who are hungry for information especially when it comes to their kids and their own happiness and well-being. The site offers practical advice in eight sections relevant to Moms of babies and toddlers. Baby section provides guidance on a variety of parenting issues with some timely articles. Food section offers dozens of delicious recipes, including Kid-Friendly meals. Fitness section will come handy after having a baby, since it's filled with tons of exercise and nutrition tips. Entertain Me section is there when you want to relax, just browsing for great DVDs to see or TV shows to watch for your and your little ones. Stylish Mama section offers the latest style trends as relevant to Moms. (Look for future Kids' designer updates). Vacation section is full of ideas for a perfect vacation in the US, Europe or Asia, including maps and kid-friendly restaurants. Working Mom section is not for WAHMs only but many others that are striving to meet the needs of their family - it's both financial advice and advice on starting a business. Finally, the Shopping section was created to bring you the best deals out there each week from over 18 different storefronts and 200 retailers. Look for Free shipping deals and new product offers each week. We will donate 50% of our proceeds from all Shopping deals in this section and throughout the site to charity.

CafeYak.com now features a unique "Mommy Mail" concept. As Moms are looking for answers to their day-to-day questions about their child, they may not always have the time to research the answer online or in print. We offer Moms to submit their non-urgent question through the Mommy Mail form, and we will do the legwork for them, answering select questions in our weekly "Mommy Mail" newsletter, quoting all reputable sources. CafeYak Podcast will feature all the remaining questions/answers and more.

The site was created by Anna Harris, Mom of two and a former marketing executive, who understands the value of a good naptime break.

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Latest Question

My mom told me not to feed the baby from my spoon, since it causes cavities. Is this true? I've been sharing my food with her for a while now. She loves to eat anything I try. I am wondering if I should stop it.
Elaine, LA

Answer:

It is true. You can pass cavity-causing germs through contact - studies have shown this for over 30 years now. San Antonio dentist Dr. Lawrence Morris says a parent with active, open cavities can easily pass on the bacteria to her child. "Their enamel is a lot weaker, it's a lot thinner than permanent enamel. Cavities tend to develop a lot quicker than on permanent teeth".

It's also important to keep your own teeth clean (yes, both brushing and flossing), so you keep your own risk of cavities (and therefore passing any) to a minimum. At the same time, remember to brush your kids' teeth daily and avoid putting them to bed with a bottle or sippy cup. You can read more about Baby Teeth development here.

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