Archive for the ‘Infants and Toddlers’ Category
October 1st, 2009
Numerous studies have been conducted in recent years specific to sound therapy used for babies. The results show that certain sounds actually create a calming effect and in some instances, help bring balance to the mind, body, and spirit. Other benefits to sound therapy discovered include the ability to decrease pain and reduce emotional distress.
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July 31st, 2009
One of the most important pieces of baby gear that new parents must buy is a car seat. Every state has passed legislation requiring their use in vehicles. At the minimum, babies must be seated in them during their first eighteen months of age. Some states require their use up to three years while others - for example, California - require their use up to a certain weight.
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July 31st, 2009
Every mother has gone through this phase in her life when she has had to wake up several times in the night and also in the wee hours of the morning for a baby feed. Whether this feed is formula milk or a previously expressed quantity of breast milk, the fact of the matter is that it needs heating. In most cases microwave heating is not recommended since uneven heating can be an issue. And that is the reason why most mothers appreciate a product called the baby bottle warmer.
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July 28th, 2009
The following article is full advice on things that parents should consider as they try to pick out clothes for a new baby.
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July 25th, 2009
When it comes to choosing toys for their toddler, new parents may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of manufacturers vying for their hard-earned dollars. There is no "right" or "wrong" toy, really, it all depends on what side of your child's development you want to focus on. But of course, it's essential to remember that toys are for FUN! Here are some ideas.
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July 25th, 2009
Postnatal depression is a condition that happens to about 10% of women after they have a baby. It is often known as the baby blues, and includes feeling unhappy, blue, sad, and miserable. In many cases this type of depression is not even recognized because of all the normal changes that occur during and after pregnancy. However, although this is a very common problem, there are some things that can be done to treat it and help to get new moms feeling back to normal again.
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July 19th, 2009
I feel enormous empathy with new mothers desperately trying to make sense of the massive upheaval that I call the REAL change of life.
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July 19th, 2009
Buying a car seat can be a trying experience for any parent-to-be. There is so much jargon, it is difficult to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. If you are like most people, you spend a great deal of time in your car. Trips to the doctors, grocery store, church, play dates, day care, work, and family outings are all just a few of the reasons that you and baby will need to commute. So it is imperative that you choose the safest car seat for your new baby. We will go over some of the tips and tricks to picking out the best in the market, and help you decipher some of that technical jargon that is floating around these days!
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July 15th, 2009
It is generally believed that children should not be breast fed beyond a certain age, specifically after they are one or two years old. It forms a topic of general controversy worldwide.
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July 15th, 2009
Providing your child with the best possible skills and education always sounds good on paper, but as we parents know, the reality is always much harder to achieve. Experts are always feeding us information that seems gimmicky, or intuitive, or counter-intuitive; how can we know which method is more effective? I've taken the time to compare three flash card software products.
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