Teething can be painful for a baby and likewise to the mother if breast-feeding. The process of teething or “cutting” all these baby teeth can be painful. When a tooth pushes through the sensitive gum and breaks it, it hurts which causes the baby to be fussy. There are some...
It’s very easy to spoil a baby because of how cute and adorable they are. Whenever they cry, parents or caregivers want to pick them up right away and comfort them or put them in front of the television and entertain them. Parents are encouraged now to let their babies...
Baby names pronunciation is something very few parents think about when they are starting their search for the most unusual name they can find. Many parents will try to find something so different, so unique, that they forget the pronunciation might not be so easy when the child is older....
People come in all shapes and sizes and so do babies. And while that fact of life is something we all know, it is often hard for anyone, even parents, to not compare one baby’s growth with another. One baby might be chubbier than another baby but that doesn’t mean...
Good news for users of cribs, strollers, baby walkers and a myriad of other baby and toddler furniture. Congress decreed three years ago that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) develop safety standards for cribs and other products. Now those standards are coming together. CONGRESS TAKES ACTION FOR BABY SAFETY...
Parents often wonder if their baby’s weight is ideal for his or her age. There are babies who look small yet they are on the normal range, while there are some babies who look big and healthy, but they are actually overweight and not within the normal range. Thus, how...
Upon delivery a normal newborn is the goal of each pregnancy. According to sources, a baby with birth defects, physiologic or psychological, is delivered. It is then essential to acquire knowledge on the baby’s condition as babies born with birth defects have special needs. Know the Defect Unfortunately, knowing that...
Baby pacifiers are one of the most used baby products in the world. They are primarily used to calm weaning and crying babies. During the 1680s, a pacifier in the form of a corn cob is already being used by babies. Since then the pacifiers have evolved in terms of...
If your child is thin or has a slender frame, it doesn’t mean that he’s underweight. But if he is, he will need your help and guidance so that he can achieve a healthy weight. It’s ideal to talk with your child about your goal and let him know that...
Balloons are a great feature in a baby naming ceremony. They are connected in the minds of everyone with the joy and irrepressible fun of childhood and so they are commonly used as decoration in the area in which the baby naming ceremony is being held, and at the front...
Whenever we see a baby our first reaction is to pamper it, take it in your arms and play with it. Most of us shake the baby holding my its shoulders. This can prove to be very dangerous, and can cause something called a shaken baby syndrome. Shaking the baby...
In the United Kingdom an abusive father killed his infant daughter because he believed she was possessed by spirits. A newborn baby boy was found abandoned between two garages in Derbyshire. The infant was alive, but in poor condition after spending the night exposed to freezing temperatures. One week before...
Colic is defined as comfortless crying in a young child or a baby and the child exhibits periodic fussiness that can last over hours or days. Colic is characterized by problems of loud piercing cry, tensed abdominal muscles, flexed legs, and clenched fingers. It generally starts around three weeks of...
Infants spend most of their day (and hopefully night) sleeping. During their sleep they grow, both physically and mentally, into the toddlers, children, youth, and adults of tomorrow. For this reason a healthy number of baby blankets is one of the most important areas a parent to be sure of,...
Hiring a nanny is not like an employer bringing on an employee. Though a nanny will see your child or children at their best and worst, they must still love that child. A nanny will see your household in an uproar and also at the celebrations. A nanny should actually...
When you bring keepsake sports theme baby quilts to the shower, you’ll hit a home run with the soon-to-be mom and dad, the family and the awed friends at the party. The Guests Will Cheer In the first place, the guests will applaud your cleverness in choosing a personalized homemade...
Having a new baby in the house is far from easy so if you’re finding life with your newborn tough going, you’re not alone. And just as you’re finding adjusting to a new life difficult, so is your baby. Every day in everything you do, where you do it, and...
Mothers and dads who are not as experienced may not agree. The crying bouts that your infant will have will make anyone think that it is a life and death situation. It is not; but this does not mean that you will do nothing to alleviate the problem. Colic is...
Buying a stroller is not a small purchase. You are going to spend a good deal of money on this unit. So, it’s important that you do your homework before making the final decision. Make sure you consider all your options and take the stroller outside for a test driver....
Anyone who’s ever been a parent of a very young child will appreciate the hand that a baby swing can lend. To these parents, a baby swing, with its ability to rock a baby back and forth, can pacify the most fussy baby and calm them down. To a mother...
