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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Importance Of The “Kangaroo Care Method” For Newborns

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Many of us have probably heard about the miraculous story of Kate Ogg and her baby in Australia, who witnessed a miracle that saw a newborn baby come back to life 2 hours after being declared dead by use of the

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

How To Start Looking For A Day Care Center?

Much as some of us would prefer it, it may not be possible to stay at home with the baby so that the question of selecting the right day care center for your child has to be faced. Here are some pointers to keep in mind:

Ask around and research al your possibilities

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Childproofing Your Home Office

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Child proofing or baby proofing your home is primarily for the safety of your baby but it can also help to prevent damage and accidents being caused to your home appliances (think fridge left open for hours and the spoilage that can result, for instance).

When should you start teaching your baby sign language?

The short answer is:  whenever you want.  The truth is, it is never too early, and it is never too late.  (Okay, well, if you are signing to your son while you are chaperoning his prom, that might be a little weird, but in general, it’s never too late!)
Many moms want to get a head start, and while a newborn won’t necessarily know what you are doing, it still doesn’t hurt.  It might even help your baby’s brain develop, and it sure gives mom the practice.
So here’s the long answer:  Most experts recommend starting to teach your baby to sign when she is six months old.  But as you know, each baby is his own creature, and each baby responds differently.  Some babies start signing at four months old, and some (like my son) show no interest at all until their first birthday, when they want more cake.
But six months is a good rule of thumb.  If you want to start earlier than that, then bravo!  Just don’t have unrealistic expectations about the results you will see!
Here are some signs that may (or may not) be helpful in determining if your baby is ready to start signing:
Does your baby look at your face when you talk to him?Does your baby seem curious about the world around her?Does your baby point to things he wants?Does your baby already make her own gestures, such as waving goodbye?Does your baby imitate things that you do?Can your baby pick up small objects with his thumb and finger?

Monday, September 20, 2010

Job Ideas For Moms

Most women leave their work to take care of their children. Some may intend to stay at home for a short time, while others know from the beginning that they will not be returning to their previous career. Either way, mothers may want to continue contributing to the family’s finances, while still being able to be with their children. With a little creativity and computer skills, working from home will be not only possible, but also rewarding.
Ways to work from home are as wide and varied as any other form of making money outside of the home.
Direct sales: There are a lot of direct sales companies which have wine, cosmetics and just about everything that you can imagine, so why not try your hand at direct sales. With direct sales, you can set your own hours, name your own income, and work as much or as little as necessary.
Handmade items: If you have a skill or craft, you can earn money selling items at local fairs or online.You can use a website to market your products.
Virtual assistant: One of the best job ideas for stay at home moms is being a virtual assistant. In other words you do somebody’s administrative tasks online. This could involve writing articles, placing advertisements, posting to blogs or just about any task that can be carried out over the internet.
Typing jobs: If you have keyboard skills, then you can easily type at home. Contact local offices and ask if they have any jobs you can do for them. You can pick up the work when you’ve dropped the kids at school and take it back when you go to collect them.
Pet Services: There’s a growing demand for pet services – everything from pet sitting while owners are on vacation to doggy day care, pet grooming, dog walking and other pet-related services.
Blogging: You can generate a pretty enough amount of money from your blog.Large companies such as Google, Amazon, eBay, and more offer money to bloggers who add their ads on their blogs. If you would rather not place ads up on your blog you can join one of the many sites available now that pay you for writing advertisements on your blog.
Translations: Do you speak a second language, or two or three? There are many companies that need to translate their information for potential clients. If you are fluent in more than one language this may be the perfect job for you.
For more ideas visit WorkingMums.co.uk
Think of working from home as an opportunity to try something new, to explore interests, and to cultivate skills. With a solid plan and realistic expectations, a part time work at home job can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Building an income from independent and freelance work does take time and patience, but the financial reward does come.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Save on Baby Clothing: Hints and Tips

Baby clothes are really expensive, and because your child grows so fast in the first couple of years, these clothes are going to have a very short life. To maximize the wear we need to look at how we take care of them, how we can get wear from them, for longer and how we might save money, if we buy the right things initially.
BuyingThe first thing to remember when buying children’s clothing is, they must be comfortable to wear, easy to put on and above all else, washable, as the baby clothing from Very.co.ukBuy clothes with elasticated waistbands and trousers or skirts with shoulder straps. This makes letting down or adjusting easier.Buy socks without shaped heels they can then grow with your child. Try to stick to one or two colors and brands this way you will always have a replacement if you lose one.Put extra buttons on dungaree, skirt or dress straps. This way you can lengthen them as your child grows.Always try to buy natural fibres, rather than man made .The man made fibres don’t breathe as well as natural fibres and this can cause your child to get too hot, especially in summer.Maximizing WearSleep suit getting too short? For comfort cut off the feet and you will get another month’s wear, at least.Add another tier to a tiered skirt, by using identical or contrasting material.Trousers or jeans that have become too short, or worn at the knees can be cut down and made into shorts for the summer.Make summer pajamas by cutting off the arms and legs of a pair of winter pajamas.Don’t throw away an expensive jacket if your child has out grown it remove the sleeves and turn it into a smart waistcoat for your child.When you’ve let down a pair of jeans or dungarees, you can normally see a white line where the fabric has been creased. Make it less noticeable by blending it into the fabric by running a dark blue crayon along the line. A fountain pen or indelible marker also works.CareOne tip that seems obvious but is often ignored: the manufacturers washing instructions that you will find in the garment labels. Manufacturers of fabric spend vast amounts of money to find out what are the best washing conditions for their goods. So always try and wash as instructed, it does help clothes last longer.Use a fabric protector to spray collars, cuffs and knees of garments, any spills will form into beads and can be easily wiped clean.Get grimy soiled socks clean by soaking them in a water and washing soda solution before washing.White cotton socks can be revitalized by boiling them in water with a slice of lemon.Instead of bleach add vinegar to the water as an alternative.Sneakers can be kept looking new by spraying them with starch before wearing them for the first time , this will stop dirt from getting embedded.A soap filled scouring pad is great for sneakers or any fabric shoes.Rub white shoes with a raw potato cut in half, or alcohol, before cleaning. Keep them white by spraying with hairspray. This prevents the polish from coming off and keeps them looking new.

Sign Language for Hearing Babies

We just took a sign language class for our baby and it was very informative. We decided not to enroll in the entire class for a few reasons, but that’s not to say that sign language can’t be a great tool for your hearing baby. Teaching your baby the key fundamental signs for such things as “Want More” which is tapping your hands together, can help your baby sign to you that they want more milk. Reading your babies signs can be a difficult process so knowing when your baby wants more milk can be a very helpful and powerful piece of sign language for your baby to learn.
However, learning the entire alphabet or knowing how to say certain animals in sign language is something that we don’t feel is entirely necessary for a hearing baby. Stick to the basics at first and see how that goes and you will find sign language very enjoyable for you and your baby

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Importance of your Babies Schedule

Having a schedule for your baby is very important for not only your baby, but also for your sanity! A baby with a well-balanced schedule will sleep better and also be less fussy during the day. The best practice for a baby care schedule is feed the baby every 3-4 hours around the same time each day. A sample feeding schedule could be at 6am, 9am, 12am, 3pm, 6pm, 11pm. While you don’t have to stick to the same exact schedule time each day, it’s important to stay somewhat close to the schedule so your baby knows what time of day it is, and will an easier time going to bed at night.
Also, if you setup a schedule with your baby and then veer off course, it will be much easier to get back on the schedule if the schedule has been setup and in place for a while. However, if you have no schedule and you just happen to feed your baby whenever the baby is hungry and put the baby to bed whenever you think the baby is tired, you will get thrown off course easily and may be prone to tantrums and trouble with your baby sleeping.
Setting a good schedule from the start will be a great way to manage your life as well as your baby care needs.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Baby Books with Toys

In Children’s book stores, you’ll find books with sturdy materials that are developed for babies and for children up to and including the preschool and kindergarten age years. Toy books can been made of heavy cloth, fabric, and cardboard which is sometimes padded. They are called Toy Books. These books are to be read but also to be played with by babies or toddlers.
These books are the first intro to written books and are very important for child development and care. Many Toy Books have a familiar story or nursery rhyme theme. Almost always the books have big images or bright colors. You can also find toy books that “pop up” images as you skip from one page to the next.
The can learn to turn the page, an important emergent literacy step, and hear language as it is also read to them. The books are meant to be shared, as an adult or older child can read it to them.

Baby Feeding Chart

When you have a newborn baby, you will be very busy feeding your baby every 3-4 hours. There is nothing more helpful than to mark down your feeding times onto a . The will help you take great care of your baby by managing your baby’s feeding schedule and also your baby’s food intake. Proper Baby Care starts with understanding how much food to feed your newborn baby. Typically, you are supposed to feed your baby 2.5 ounces times the baby’s weight, for each day of feeding. Therefore, if the baby is 10 pounds, you will geed your baby 25 ounces per day. Please note that this baby care feeding formula is just a guide to how much you should feed your baby. Your baby may want to eat less or more food, but it’s definitely a good guide to get your going.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Ferber Baby Sleep Method

One of the first steps and more important baby care techniques is to devise a sleep routine for your baby. This sleep routine will the way that you get your baby to sleep each night, and also maybe give your family a little peach and quiet, especially if you have more than one child.
After talking to a number of parents, the Ferber sleep method is a good way to get your baby over their troublesome sleep habits. While this method is not for everyone and all parents need to use the sleep routine that works best for them, this Ferber method may help your baby soothe his/her self to sleep.
In a nutshell, the Ferber method states that you should let your baby cry a bit in the Crib on their own. After a few minutes of their crying, you stop by and comfort your baby. Do not pick your baby up out of their crib… Simply try to soothe the baby in the Crib and let them know that you are there. Then, leave the baby to go to sleep again. This next time, wait a few more minutes longer (i.e however much you can stand) and go back in and repeat the process. For the first night, it could take you a numerous amount of entries into the baby’s room. However, after a few nights, your baby should be on their way to sleeping on their own.
With our baby, as opposed to running this sleep routine in a matter of one weekend or a few nights, we practiced a method similar to the Ferber method over a month. We invested in a Summer Video monitor, which is definitely a good investment. We would devise an after feeding routine whereby we soothe our baby with books, light music, sounds, etc. After the baby was finally getting tired, we would put our baby in the crib while the baby was awake and take notice of the babies cues on the video monitor. All in all, he learned to soothe himself to sleep, all the while chewing on his hands. However, that seems to be our baby’s way of soothing himself. I would recommend not using a pacifier so you can teach your baby to soothe and fall asleep without it.
Good luck with getting your baby to sleep on their own and creating a great baby care technique and sleep routine to provide your family with peace in the evening!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Find a Good BabySitter or Nanny

At times, it can be difficult to for your baby, especially a baby sitter or nanny that will take great care of your baby It’s important that you don’t take this process lightly, and you always check the references of any babysitter or nanny to make sure they come highly recommended. These best way to find a great baby sitter and nanny is by referral. Simply ask around to all your friends and parents to see how they found their babysitter or nanny to get advice. Many cases, most of the good nannies and sitters will know each other and can recommend another good baby sitter or nanny if they aren’t available. There is nothing more powerful than word of mouth.
We don’t recommend finding someone to care for your baby on a website like Craigslist as you never know what you can find on this type of your site and your goal is to find someone that will take the best care of your little ones, so we wouldn’t steer you in that direction.
However, there are many nanny and babysitter agencies that can help set up meetings for you with prospective nannies and sitters. They will simply set up the meeting and take a percentage or nanny fee, or in most cases they will take a one time fee for their help in finding you a nanny.
There are websites that can be useful to find a part-time sitter to get kids to and pick them up from school, provide assistance with the homework, and even put dinner on the table for the family, such as SitterCity.com. What’s great about this website is that you can view resumes, profiles, and past work experience to make sure the babysitter is a good fit. You can even do a background check to make sure there is nothing on the record, or post a nanny job to all the local sitters in your area.

Tips for Breastfeeding Diet

There are several important things in the life of a woman. Among various things, breastfeeding is considered as the most important thing. Breastfeeding is really a very special experience for women. It is a phase of life which is equally important for both the mother as well as the child. For the women, proper diet at the time of breastfeeding is extremely important. For proper development and well being of the baby it is very important to follow some dos and don’t about the breastfeeding diet.
Most of the people remain in dilemma as to take what sort of diet for breastfeeding. If you want to make some alterations in your diet then you are required to wait for a moment. To begin with, it is very important to first of all consult your health care professional so as to make sure whether the alterations made by you in the diet are going in the right direction or not. In case it is suiting your lifestyle then you can certainly go for it. However if it is not then it is advisable to leave that option and go for any other. It is so because you cannot take chances during this phase of your life.
Among various important things, the first and the most important thing is to focus on the proper intake of vitamins in the diet. If you want all the vitamins in right proportion then you cannot manage it with the help of any kind of nutritional supplement. It can be achieved only and only through a well balanced diet. Along with normal breastfeeding diets try to include some fruits as well as vegetables in it. If possible then try to go for five portions of vegetables and fruits in each day’s meal. For proper amount of vitamin A and C you can include broccoli in your routine breastfeeding diet. If it is a season of winter then having a sun bath can be an outstanding idea. It is a fact that sun is a great source for vitamin D and it can fulfill your requirement in a natural way. In summer season, you can manage this requirement by going for dairy products, oily fish and margarine in your breastfeeding diet.
Some of the minerals like Zinc, Calcium and Selenium are considered very important for a breastfeeding mother. For including zinc in your breastfeeding diet you can go for red meat, sardines, baked potatoes, hard cheese, cashew nuts and fish like prawns and mackerel. The best sources for calcium include almonds, spinach, white bread, dried figs, tofu and calcium enriched Soya milk, and sardines.
This is all you require to include in your breastfeeding diet. But the description of breastfeeding diet is not confined to this only. There are some of the things which we require not to do while going for a breastfeeding diet. If you prefer the intake of alcohol then it is highly advisable not to have it now. The contents of alcohol indirectly reach to the milk which the young one sucks through the breasts. It can be extremely harmful for the physiological functions taking place inside the body of the young one.
Avoid caffeine as much as possible and go for calorie free sugar. Only go for home made food and avoid the processed food to a very extent. It is not advisable to go for foods which contain a large amount of additives in them. Thus one should not go for consuming peanuts as it is in the position to leave allergens in the breast milk thus it needs to be avoided.
If we talk generally then we can say that there is not at all any specific diet in terms of specific breastfeeding diet. The most important thing that one should take care is to focus on the well balanced diet. Still if you have any doubt or you want to know more about the breastfeeding diet, then either you surf the net or you must consult the doctor. There are several sites on the net that can provide you with all the useful information about the breastfeeding diet.
Breastfeeding is no doubt the most special gift for a woman. It is important to take care for all the aspects as then only it can prove useful for the mother as well as the baby.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Plastic or Glass Baby Bottles: How to Make a Smart Choice

The use of plastic or glass baby bottles has been the object of debate for most nursing mothers and health advocates. Issues on practicality, durability and security need to be addressed if you want to choose the best for your newborn.  This article will discuss different views on each of these choices, identify their advantages and disadvantages and leave you with enough information to make an informed choice.

In the past, mothers have had no choice but to use glass baby bottles in feeding their babies. The physical characteristic of bottles made out of glass has brought out many setbacks about it as compared to those made out of plastics. Glass baby bottles are heavy. You can never let you growing baby have the ease to learn to self-feed because the weight of the glass hinders him to prop the bottle up all by himself. Moreover, dangers of glass breakage during late night feeding are feared by almost all nursing mothers. Bulky and fragile, nursing bottles made out of glass could never be a handy accessory in picnics and other family outdoor activities. However, glass baby bottles do not retain odor after soap wash and do not pose health hazards to children.

The rise of plastic baby bottles has set aside the ones made out of glass in terms of practicality and durability. After introduction, these plastic bottles have dominated the infant world because of its advantages. Bottles made out of plastic are light and handy. Night feedings will not be much of a burden because the bottles are light enough to be propped up. This characteristic of weight and size is also advantageous to the whole family as compared to glass bottles since plastic bottles can be brought anywhere, anytime. In addition, plastic baby bottles relieve you of the fear of breaking. Plastics endure sterilizations and ensure easy cleaning. This is an addressed to issues of durability and efficiency.

For quite sometime, nursing mothers have made plastic bottles their top choice yet certain health issues entailed with plastic manufacture has alarmed the world at large and has returned the market to glass baby bottles. Biphenol A (BPA) was known to be hazardous to infants most especially causing health problems like cancer and hormone system change. Producers of plastic baby bottles acted on this issue and have made sure that they utilized no BPA in further manufacture of their products. The BPA fever has crashed all the advantages mothers have seen in every plastic baby bottle and has brought glass baby bottles back to the mainstream.. Here, durability and practicability were set aside for health concerns.

The BPA issue was further addressed by health organizations and mothers were then assured that no such chemical can now be found in plastic baby bottles. Every concern for each product was dealt with accordingly and mothers are left in crossroads of choosing between plastic and glass. The problem can only be solved with mothers knowing their priorities for the babies

Monday, September 13, 2010

What You Should Look For In Baby Safety Products

Knowing what baby care products you should be looking for can be a troublesome and stressful experience for any new parent. Baby safety is very important, and the anticipation of the responsibility that being a new parent necessarily involves is usually coupled with being inundated with brochures, leaflets and books listing countless dozens of essential products that you will need to purchase and install.

A very important consideration for your new baby is the question of temperature. It is easy for small children to get very cold, particularly in their hands and feet, so make sure that you have plenty of baby clothes, rompers or sleepers, and items to cover the little extremities such as mittens and booties. It is important to make sure that your new baby’s head is always covered, as a good deal of heat can be lost through the head, and for this reason a bonnet or hat is important. This is particularly true if your child is born during the winter months.

There has been much written about how to ensure that your baby is safe whilst sleeping in their cot or Moses basket. Make sure they sleep on their side or on their back and that you do not use pillows, duvets or loose toys, as these can easily cover the face of your baby, resulting in possible breathing difficulties. Keep in mind that cribs and cots must meet federal and ASTM standards, so if you purchase yours from one of the top manufacturers you can be sure that these are met.

It is also important to make sure that your baby is sleeping in a room which is of an appropriate temperature. There are a range of baby thermometers available which clearly indicate the optimum temperature for your baby’s nursery. If the room is quite warm then it is important not to use polyester sheets, and to remove any plastic wrapping that may be around the mattress. Make sure that you have plenty of baby blankets, and warm slick suits or rompers, in case the temperature drops too low.

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Best Three Strategies for Eliminating Infant Allergies

While As a parent, you want to keep your baby free from allergies, and to keep him or her healthy and happy, but, it is important that you do things right. If you do not, the outcomes could in fact be quite life-threatening. You may end up making things worse, wasting a lot of money, or maybe even putting your child’s life at risk. Here are a trio of ways to protect against that from transpiring.
1. Buy Only Organic Clothing
You should always buy organic clothing if you notice scaly rash breakouts on your baby’s skin because doing so stops any allergens from triggering your infant’s immune system. Some clothing just contains a lot of bleaches and manufacturing chemicals that the little one’s skin might be hyper-sensitive to. Failing to achieve this may result in the symptoms getting worse and this might lead to medical treatment if left unattended. Therefore you should not make the mistake of ignoring this really important step!
2. Keep Your House Pet-free If Possible
Virtually as necessary as buying organic clothing, keeping your home dander-free (dander is the equivalent of human scalp dandruff), and can really affect a child who’s sensitive to this. Allergic causes are sometimes incredibly hard to pin-point, thus when you’re trying to do so, it is going to be make things so much harder with pets running around and introducing all sorts of contaminants into the home. I’m letting you know, it’s not something to skip. It helps to talk to the rest of the family, and perhaps let your dog or cat stay with a relative or a friend for a period of time while you’re going through this process of elimination. In the mean time, do whatever is required to keep the house as dust-free as possible.
3. Invest In A Quality Air Cleaner For The Home
Last of all, when dealing with infant allergiesyou ought to ensure his/her environment is allergen-free too and you can do this by investing in a good-quality air purifier for your house (either a whole-house purifier or a single room unit). This can encourage pure and breathable air that is free of contaminants, and that is a necessary part of eliminating infant allergies – you have to start with the process of elimination to find out the root cause of these allergies. Should you not, you could end up going around in circles while your baby suffers from these reactions which might just get worse as time goes by — and I presume we can agree that this couldn’t be the best thing!
As I mentioned at the start, on the subject of as a parent, you want to keep your baby free from allergies, and to keep him or her healthy and happy, but, you desperately want to make sure you do not make errors which turn out to be a huge waste of money (like trying several different drugs and injections), or even making the symptoms worse at the end of it all. What you want is to get to the bottom of what causes these reactions, and find a natural cure for the problem, and you can achieve that by taking note of the tips in this article.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Top Reasons Why you Should Start a Baby Sleep Schedule Today

A lot of first-time parents make the mistake of not starting a baby sleep schedule.
Figuring they’ll enjoy as much time as they possibly can with baby during her first few months, they shy away from creating a routine, dismissing the notion as old fashion.
A year or two down the road, however, these same parents often find themselves at a loss on how to get an irritable toddler into bed.
It is then the light bulb shines bright and they look jealously at other parents who report that thanks to their baby sleep schedule they only have minor problems getting their little ones off to dreamland.
The importance of a schedule goes beyond simply parents’ convenience (or inconvenience)!
Remember, setting up a good schedule can take some work, ritual and even elbow grease at first.
When baby gets used to a routine of, for example, waking at 7, napping at noon and going to bed at 8, everyone benefits.
Here are 5 more good reasons to start a baby sleep schedule…
It’s better for baby’s nature. Babies grow at a tremendous pace. They simply need their sleep and a whole lot of it. When they don’t get it, everyone pays. If they do get the rest they truly need and it’s adhered to as much as possible, baby benefits the most.
It helps baby feel secure. When a baby sleep schedule and bedtime routine are brought into play, she always knows what to expect. While she might not always like it, the routine is a comfort for a baby
Starting a sleep schedule is only one proven way of getting getting baby to sleep.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Solids That Are Convenient to Feed Babies

Before you know it, your twins have reached four to six months of age and are ready for solids. Starting foods is one of my favorite moments in parenting. A baby’s transition from a purely milk-based diet to eating solid foods marks a key milestone in their lives. A baby’s face covered up with food for the first time brings tears of joy to my maternal, sentimental soul.
This momentous occasion reminds you that your twins are not tiny newborns anymore. They are growing up, and quickly! Eating opens up a whole new world of sensory exploration, social interaction, and motor development. These are precious times. Take lots of pictures! When to Begin You can start feeding your babies solids around four to six months of age.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting until at least four months of age to decrease the risk of developing food allergies. If allergies run in your family, your pediatrician may recommend waiting longer before starting solids. Generally babies will tell you when they are ready for solid food through a number of physical and behavioral cues.
Typically, it is best to wait until your twins have good head control and can sit easily with support in a high chair or on an adult’s lap. You will notice that your babies have started to show an interest in eating. They may stare at you while you eat. You may even see them smack their lips as they watch you eat. If you feel that they are watching your every bite, it may be time to get your children in on the fun! Just be sure they are physically and developmentally ready.
How to Begin Many pediatricians recommend starting with rice cereal since it is generally well tolerated and one of the foods least likely to cause an allergic reaction. You can mix the rice cereal with breast milk or formula so the taste is familiar to your babies. For your babies’ first meal, you may want another adult to hold them (one at a time) in his or her lap while you feed.
Alternatively, you can seat your babies in side-by-side high chairs and feed them both at once. Definitely have a bib on the babies. Things will get messy! Using an infant spoon, offer a small amount of food at a time to your babies. It is completely normal and fine for your babies to push or spit out food at first. No worries. You can keep trying as long as your babies show interest and seem to be enjoying themselves.
Signs that your babies are done with eating include turning away or shutting their mouths. End the meal at this point, and look forward to trying again the next day.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Say Goodbye To Newborn Apnea And Other Sleeping Disorders

The health of the babies is important to parents. It is quite obvious how they are protective of their children and always consider the health of the baby a priority. Sometimes, a parent’s nightmare appears during sleep as well. It happens when babies have difficulty of breathing during sleep.
When breathing stops for a few moments, your body does not allow air to pass through and cannot deliver oxygen and nutrients needed by every part of the body.
It is hard for an adult to manage when breathing stops in the middle of the sleep. Imagine when the baby is having the difficulty breathing.

Benefits And Risks Of Neonatal Circumcision

Male circumcision has been a customary practice in ancient history depicting cleanliness of a group of people and as part of rituals and ceremonies, religious affiliations and culture.
Most circumcisions are commonly performed during adolescence to take part of the rituals of manhood, but doing it right after birth became popular in practice.
There is however, a growing controversy on the performance of neonatal circumcision. So, if you are pregnant with a male infant and are seriously considering neonatal circumcision here’s an outline of the benefits and risks.
Benefits of Neonatal Circumcision:It provides important health advantages, prevents infections such as urinary tract infection (UTI) It has no effect on sexual function in adult years Low complication rate if done by an experienced surgeon Significantly reduces the risk for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in adult years Self-report of circumcised adult men indicated less sexual dysfunction and satisfactory sexual practices Reduces the incidence of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts Neonatal circumcision confers some protection from penile cancerRisks of Neonatal Circumcision: It adversely affects the penile function and sexual pleasure Is extremely painful Only provides minimal protection from HIV Psychological and emotional issues Thousands of fine touch receptors and other highly erogenous nerve endings are lost during circumcision Lifelong physical, sexual, and sometimes psychological trauma Presents a human rights violation since the infant is infringed from individual autonomy The overall evidence of the benefits and harms of circumcision is so evenly balanced that it does not support recommending circumcision as a routine procedure for newborns.
After carefully weighing the , it is time to make a lifetime decision for your kid, or wait until he is of age to make his own decision.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

How To Protect Your Child From Newborn Baby Diapers Rash?

How many times do you have to wake up at night to change the newborn baby diapers? And how many times are you awakened by your baby’s cry when he feels uncomfortable with his newborn baby diapers. When your baby is having a discomfort with his diapers, it causes a lot of distress to both parents and babies.
Baby diaper rash may be brought about by certain reactions of your baby’s skin to the quality of newborn baby diapers you are using or reaction to urine and stool when they come in contact to the skin.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Infants Can Learn Even While Asleep

Unlike adults, the brain of an infant acts like a sponge that will take in everything at every opportunity it may have for learning, even while sleeping! This was proven when a researcher from the University of Florida conducted a study on infants to identify those that may be at risk to have developmental disorders like autism and dyslexia.

Friday, September 3, 2010

How Can I Travel Safely With An Infant?

Baby carriages have a long history. But it is in recent times that they have become a popular means of transporting children. People are constantly on the move. Those with infants have to take them along. Baby carriages become a convenient way of safely carrying your infant wherever you may go. Baby carriages are known by various names such as perambulator or pram or carry cot. These carriages are bucket shaped and on wheels which can be pushed in front of you as you walk. There are also other kinds of baby carriages such as backpack carriers, baby slings, hip carriers, and soft front carriers. These baby carriages are to be carried on your person.
Baby carriages are made from different materials. They are available in different designs and vary in its comforts, support and rigidity. A stroller is a carriage to transport infants or small children up to the age of three or four. A stroller is often called also as a buggy or push chair. The children face forward away from the pusher in strollers while a pram usually has the infant facing the pusher so that the child can constantly be within the full eye sight of the pusher. Strollers are normally designed for carrying one child. But there are strollers that carry two and also three children. It is also designed to accommodate children with small age gap. Strollers to accommodate three children are a recent addition.
Strollers are light and can be easily transported. They are also foldable. The free wheels allow the stroller to be easily turned around. Even a small space is sufficient for this. Maclaren Quest baby stroller has a number of features such as hood, shoulder strap and rain cover. These are safety features. The seat can be adjusted into 4 inclining positions. It has an adjustable 5 point safety harness. There is also a storage space underneath where snacks and other goodies can be carried.
You may choose the stroller from amongst the models that are in the market. They differ in their features and weight. You can also buy strollers online.
Baby strollers vary in brands, models and prices. Quality should always be the number one determinant.

How To Conceive A Baby Girl

Would you like to bring balance to your family by adding a little baby girl? Does your husband long for his “daddy’s little girl”?
Regardless of your reasons there are simple, at home, all natural steps you can take that can put the odds in your favor. How much in your favor? How about raising your odds from 50/50 to over 94%!
A simple three step system was developed by the late Dr. Landrum Shettles, and his simple methods have helped countless thousands of couples successfully choose the gender of their babies. Now let’s take a quick look at these steps more detail shall we?
1. You need to learn how to predict your day of ovulation. I realize this is difficult for some women, but you’ll need to know when your going to ovulate, as this is a very important in order to time when to have sex to conceive.
2. Have sex to conceive in the right way. What do I mean by that? Well you’ll want to have sex in positions that will allow for shallow penetration if you are wanting to conceive a baby girl.
3. You’ll need to control your body’s ph. There are test strips available at my site to help you keep track of you ph and help you know when the time is right! You can control your ph with your diet and taking a few supplements (over time) or much quicker by douching with the right solution, (although because of the risk of infections I would recommend using douching only under your doctors supervision.)
These techniques while being low-tech and easy to implement will still need to be implemented with precision and diligence if you are to be successful in conceiving that baby girl you desire.
You can visit my site for more information or links to one of the guides you’ll need as an ebook you can purchase and download in minutes. If you are truly serious about gender selection, you should seek all the help you can, and even if you fail in your attempt of conceiving a baby girl, you may still have a beautiful baby boy to love and cherish.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Got Stretch Marks? Want To Get Rid Of Them?

If you’ve just become a mom you know how happy your new baby can make you. But you also may know how unhappy your new stretch marks may also make you.
Getting rid of stretch marks is one of the biggest concerns of women who have recently had a baby. Not all new mums have stretch marks to contend with, but as those who do have them will tell you, removing stretch marks is one of their major concerns. But it’s estimated that over 75% of new mums have stretch marks to show off.
There’s a number of reasons you may get stretch marks when you’re pregnant, and stretch marks aren’t confined to pregnancy. Girls can, for example, also get them during puberty.
And it is also possible that you increase your risk of getting stretch marks if your mother had them, so it seems to be genetic too.
Do you have any options for removing stretch marks?
There are several options, one is to just do nothing and hope they go away. Some mothers just use a simple moisturizer and hope this will be sufficient.
And there is the risky and expensive options like cosmetic surgery like laser treatments.
And there are creams that are available that are designed specifically to reduce the signs of stretchmarks, though again have mixed results.
Microderm abrasion is even an option, though not one I would choose.
And if you’ve considered and rejected all of these the good news is that there are less intrusive less risky more natural approaches that are also quite successful, though as stated there are no guarantees. These include such options as simple home remedies combined with dietary changes, and some herbal and natural products, and specific exercises.
Many women don’t realize that there is an alternative more natural, cheaper approach that doesn’t involve some of the expense and risk of some other methods.
So if the cost and/or the risks associated with some methods of removing stretch marks scares you there are other, cheaper and less risky, more natural options for you to choose.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Issues Related To Wetting The Bed

Wetting the bed at night is typical for young children, but as they grow older, they normally gain more bladder control. Adults who occasionally have accidents at night are generally upset, and there is more concern about this happening to them, especially before they’ve reached their senior years. With young children, it is normal to have accidents, but if they continue to have accidents at night beyond the age of six, then parents and the child do become concerned.
If a child has been bed wetting at night from the start, then their condition is known as primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE). This is where the body has never learned how to exercise control over the bladder. Once the bladder is full, a signal is released to the brain to rid the body of the urine. Normally, we learn how to train our body so that we can hold the bladder full, so that release can occur in the toilet when we wake up, yet for some this ability takes more time.
In some cases, children learn how to stop waking up to a wet bed but the problem returns. This condition is called secondary enuresis. If it happens during the day, then it is called diurnal enuresis, and of course this is even a greater concern for children in school and of course for adults. Generally, a minimum of six months has to have elapsed from when control over the bladder is achieved until control is lost, in order for the condition to be considered secondary enuresis.
When looking at why children or adults are wetting the bed at night, these two conditions are considered. PNE is not a major concern for most doctors, as statistically speaking most children will eventually gain control over their bladder as they get older. It is the secondary form that is usually the concern, as the sudden loss of the ability to control one’s bladder is usually linked to some kind of event. This could be a physical or mental occurrence or development within the body, or it could be due to some external factor.
If you are an adult wetting the bed at night, then you should definitely speak to your doctor to identify the reasons why this is occurring. If it is your child and he or she has always had problems controlling their bladder, then it is unlikely that any doctor’s assistance is needed. Instead, training and steps to minimize the discomfort and inconvenience should be taken. Once the type of problem has been identified, it is far easier to determine the best course of action.

Keeping Your Child Safe At Any Age

Although childproofing your home is not a substitute for parental supervision, it substantially reduces the likelihood of injury. The first step in providing a safe environment for your child is to prepare your home properly. Here are some ways you can keep your children safe in the home, whether you have a baby or preschooler, or maybe some of both!
When you bring your baby home from the hospital, you won’t have to ‘child-proof’ everything right away, since your infant is not able to move on their own. However, a baby monitoring system is ideal, since this will let you know if your baby is in discomfort or pain no matter what room you’re in.
When your baby becomes more mobile, you will have to pay attention to childproofing your home to prevent accidents and injury. For example, you will want to install locks or a window guard on upper story windows to keep them from opening more than three and a half inches. Keep all sharp objects and tools out of reach of little hands. And be sure to keep your floors clean and vacuumed. Toddlers have an amazing ability to find small objects that can end up in their mouths and cause choking.
Lock chemicals up in cabinets. Dangerous chemicals should ideally be kept high enough that the child can’t reach them, but sometimes that’s not an option. You can find inexpensive safety latches or locks to use on cabinets at a hardware or discount store. Better yet, keep your toddler out of rooms that contain hazards. Lock doors if you need to. If you can’t lock the door, you can buy a doorknob cover that will prevent your toddler from opening it.
One of the most dangerous, yet most accessible, areas of your house is the kitchen, so you need to pay particular attention to child safety in this room. Install safety latches on all doors and cabinets, especially where cleaning products and medicines are located. Remove all small magnets from the refrigerator, which can easily be grabbed by a toddler and swallowed. Move all glass items in the refrigerator to the higher shelves. Use the back burners on the stove and turn all pot handles towards the back of the stove.
In the preschool years, teaching your children about social safety is very important as well. Even when your kids are young, you should make sure that they know their address and phone number in case they have to direct the police or fire department to your home. Learning addresses and phone numbers will also help the authorities to return your children home if they are lost for any reason.
Child safety should be the number one concern of every parent, not just in the home but wherever you go. One way to gain some peace of mind when you’re out and about is with the use of a toddler restraint system. A toddler backpack harness is the perfect way to keep your little one close to you while still allowing a certain amount of freedom to explore.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Summertime Sun Safety For Your Baby

All new parents are a little anxious when they enter their first summer. You can feel like you’ve been thrown in at the deep end, because of the combination of natural anxiety about being a new parent combined with all of the other things that you need to be wary of during the summer. When it comes to summer any parent will tell you that there is a certain amount of trial-and-error involved in getting the results your child needs. Although, that being said, a little common sense goes a long way.
While you will want to protect you babies skin from the sun you must be careful not to overdress them. You should always strive to keep babies delicate skin covered. it can be too easy to go the other way and overdress them which is just as bad, if not worse. To ensure your child is as cool as can be you should dress them in cool thin cotton as well as finishing the deal with a floppy sun hat to keep the sun off his head.
It is almost impossible to avoid the sun all summer. Instead of letting their children loose whilst covered in sun screen many parents opt to try and keep their children out of the sun as much as possible. Although this might seem the perfect idea in reality it can be a little harder to achieve. If you plan on going out in the sun with your baby then you should always use a good sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Even whilst in the pool your little one will need protection so it is good to get a water resistant sun screen.
When summertime comes round for you and baby you will have to think about mosquitoes and other nasties. In the past few years there has been increased worry about West Nile Virus and as such insects have climbed from being a minor annoyance to a health hazard. As well as the methods advised by the health authorities there are alternative methods for mosquito prevention. As a parent I am not comfortable with the idea of applying a dangerous chemical like DEET to my child’s skin. The chemical DEET is extremely toxic and dangerous and was designed for the military and not for babies. Why not try using tea tree of rosemary oil to protect your baby from troublesome insects. These oils are a natural and safe way of keeping your baby protected. If you are going to be spending sometime in the country then it is advisable to dress your child in light cotton clothing that leaves very little skin exposed.
Wearing a helmet to stop any nasty bumps is advised if your little one loves riding on their tri-cycle. There are numerous children rushed to hospital because their parents didn’t take the proper precautions. It is way better to play it safe and be sure you child is wearing a helmet that they may not need than not wearing one when they do need it. A baby harness might be a good idea for those parents whose child is just starting to toddle. This will give your toddler the freedom to toddle in whichever direction they please minus the bumps and bruises. First and foremost you should have fun with you little one and have a great summer.

Monday, August 30, 2010

The Many Traditional Baby Names

When it’s time to come up with a name for your new baby, there are many names to choose from. From funky, modern names to traditional names with deep meanings, parents must choose the name they believe best expresses that their baby is. As the pregnancy progresses, it become more important to have an idea of the name you’ll want to bestow upon your child.
For a new baby boy, there are many traditional baby names to choose from. Michael, which is of Hebrew origin meaning, “who is like God” has been the most popular boy name for many years. Christopher, which comes from the Greek word for “Christ bearer” has also been a popular boy name for generations. Matthew, which means, “gift from Yahweh” is another great name for parents that prefer more traditional names. David, Joshua, Daniel, James, and Andrew are other traditional boy names.
For baby girls, there are also a great number of traditional baby names that parents are choosing more often these days. Emma is one of the most popular baby girl names that have been used for generations. Other popular names for girls include traditional names like Olivia, Elizabeth, Grace, and Sarah.
Choosing just the right name for your daughter is an important step for parents. For parents that prefer traditional names, picking one of these names for their little girl is a popular option.
For parents that like a more traditional lifestyle, choosing one of can be a wonderful part of welcoming their new bundle of joy. From Michael to Olivia and James to Grace, there are many names deeply rooted in traditions for parents to choose from. As you prepare to welcome your new bundle of joy, picking a name is one of many responsibilities a new parent must take on.

Baby And Toddler Sharing On Changing Bags

Baby changing bags can make a mother’s life easy, or it can make it doubly hard. It’s so easy to take these bags for granted, because, thinking about it, it’s only a bag to carry the baby’s stuff and mothers have other more important things to worry about. Being a mother and taking care of babies can be a full-time job and moms need all the help they can get. In addition, things that do help in making their lives easier are, of course, welcome. What you may not know is that the right baby changing bags can help a lot. A changing bag is a bag that you will be using often, reason enough to spend time looking for the right one.
If you plan properly and took your time to do your research, buying baby changing bags should be easy. You should have your note on the factors that you should consider before buying your first baby changing bag. Size is important because a big changing bag, although it can carry a lot, may be impractical to use and will be hard to carry around. Consider, too, a bag’s design, if it fits your fashion sense, but remember that fashionable should also be functional. Baby changing bags should be made of durable materials with lots of compartments and a place to keep a changing mat. It should also be easy enough to clean.
Although there’s no point in saying it, but I’ll say it nonetheless, baby changing bags contain things your baby need. You should know what to bring if you know where you’ll be going and for how long you’ll be out, so determine these two things first. The things that shouldn’t be missing inside the changing bag are diapers, feeding bottles, infant formula, bottled water, and a set of change clothes for the baby. If you don’t know how many of each you will bring, determine first how long will you be out. In the course of the day, your baby may need other items aside from these basic things. These items include small toys for the baby’s entertainment and to keep him busy and for moms, you may need to bring anti-bacterial hand sanitizers.
Let’s not forget about the fathers here, because when buying baby changing bags, you should also consider if who will be carrying those bags. Dads’ feelings don’t normally get bruised when they’re the one carrying those changing bags but they do have problems if they’re the girly type. Only a very select few men look good in pink and your husband may not be one of them so don’t let him carry a pink changing bag. If he will be carrying the bag, too, spend time in choosing ne that looks good on him, too. Surprise your husband with a changing bag in backpack design or those messenger-type bags that look like laptop bags. Of course, we should buy bags that are gender neutral, meaning no girly colors here, so both of you can carry the changing bag.
Modern mothers generally know a lot more about things that concerns their little babies. They’re using all the available resources that will make them the best moms that they can be. When it comes to baby changing bags, they have no reason not to know and pick the right one for them. It’s like a walk in the park, a very easy process if you know how to choose the right baby changing bags for you and your baby’s daily need. It doesn’t mean that when you have a baby, that you will stop making yourself look good too, because you can still achieve that, with fashionable baby changing bags to start with.
Looking at all these changing bags, you wouldn’t believe that they are affordable.
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