Monday, March 10, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Website Spotlight: Baby Names Country
Baby Names Country is a site dedicated to baby names and their meanings and origins.
I thought it was fun to play with the Baby Names Advisor in the right column. I put in my name and my husband's and it recommended Triston for a boy and Brynn for a girl. I also put in my parents' names and it recommended Regina. I'm glad my parents went with Jennifer instead. I feel a lot more like a Jennifer than a Regina.
As you are looking through the list, you can even add names to your personal favorite names list and then print it out to help you to make a decision before the baby arrives. The printed list would be great to add to your baby's memory book, so they can look back one day (and probably laugh) at some of the other names you considered for them.
Special Delivery: Baby Born at Home
Amy Harper was home with her five-year-old daughter, when her water broke five weeks early. She called her sister-in-law, but the women quickly realized it was too late get the hospital.
They called 911, and a short 6 minutes later: "One big push and the baby was out!"...
Miscarriage Causes Not Easy to Find
Women who have struggled through a miscarriage are often desperate for clues to what went wrong, and what they can do differently the next time. But doctors seldom have solid answers.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
10 Surprising Easter Dangers
Easter Celebrations are supposed to be enjoyable. We prepare delicious food, arrange fun activities and gather together with our family and friends."
But with all the joys of the Easter Holiday comes potential safety hazards which can hurt or kill a child, dog or cat," warns Debra Holtzman. She suggests following ten simple tips to keep your family and pets safe this Easter...
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Baby Einstein's Parent-Child Interaction Campaign
We are thrilled to be part of Baby Einstein's Parent-Child Interaction Campaign. As a result we were given the opportunity to review the Baby Einstein Baby's First Moves DVD, thanks to Mom Central and The Baby Einstein Company. There's something about the Baby Einstein DVDs that is captivating, especially to little ones...but watch out, you may catch yourself captivated by them too.
Our household already had a few Baby Einstein DVDs that my son received when he was a baby, but Baby's First Moves wasn't one of them. This DVD does a great job showing clapping, dancing, jumping and taking first steps in a similar way to the other Baby Einstein DVDs -- with other babies, puppets and classical music -- all of which my son loves. Even though my son is already two, he still enjoyed this DVD and I'm sure he would have loved it when he was hitting those motor milestones from about 9-18 months.
I know that TV in general is controversial for children under two years old, but I agree with The Baby Einstein Company's stance that "they believe that when used properly, developmentally-appropriate video content can be a useful tool for parents and little ones to enjoy together."
Like many other parenting situations, it's what you make of it. If you consider the Baby Einstein DVDs tools to interact with your child, you will both get so much more out of them. Clap with your child, dance with them and jump with them. Ask them about the colors of the puppets, which is their favorite and let the interaction continue beyond the DVD.
Don't just take my word for it, check out what Baby's Einstein is saying about Parent-Child Interaction. And if you'd like to share your own parent-child interaction tips and stories of discovery, you can post them at BabyEinstein.com. Your story may be chosen for their homepage news widget.
Study: Heating Plastic Bottles Poses Risk
Parents who heat plastic baby bottles risk feeding their children a synthetic hormone linked with medical, reproductive and developmental problems, according to a University of Missouri study released recently.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Massage Benefits
Experts say that babies reap the same benefits from massage as adults. In addition to promoting better sleep, "it stimulates their body and their immune system," says massage therapist and registered nurse Vickie Hawkins.
Preventing Pain in Infants
Infants have to get shots, and they hurt. But a new study finds that there is an anesthetic that is not only effective but also easy to administer and safe: sugar water.
Bill Would Guarantee Right to Breastfeed in Public
It's a question most nursing moms have to face sooner or later -- whether or not to breast-feed in public. In Boston, advocates are pushing the Legislature's Judiciary Committee to support legal protections for mothers nursing infants in public areas.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Blog Designer Spotlight: Once Upon a Blog
Here's another fabulous blog designer for all of you Baby Blog Addicts. Jennisa is the designer behind Once Upon A Blog. She is a stay-at-home mom of two who designs blogs in her spare time and has a wait list for a reason...she is very creative and has some adorable blog designs at reasonable prices.
Check out her portfolio of blog designs she's already completed. One of my favorite features is that she has some digital design kit options posted that you can look at and let her know which style you would like her to use for your blog. And they are all soooo cute!
24,000 Cribs Involved in Recall; Gov't Warns About Soft Bedding
Last week, safety officials announced a recall of 24,000 cribs and also warned parents against putting their babies to bed with pillows and other soft bedding that could suffocate them.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Woman Gives Birth to Baby Nearly Her Size
Imagine giving birth to an 18-inch baby. That would be hard enough for the average-sized female, but for Stacey Herald, who is 2-feet, 4-inches tall, it was an amazing task.
Barack Obama Offers Parenting Tips
At a recent speech, the Democratic presidential frontrunner urged parents to teach healthy lifestyles. “Make them go to bed at a reasonable time, keep them off the streets, give them some breakfast, come on,” he said. “Can I get an amen here?”
He also admonished parents to take responsibility for their children when they make mistakes at school. “Since I’m on a roll here,” he said, “if your child misbehaves in school, don’t cuss out the teacher. You know I’m right about that.”
Damn, Your Baby is Ugly
Blog: I know all babies are "beautiful and special" and all that, but have you ever been introduced to a baby who was, honestly, not that cute? [MomLogic]
Parenting 101
Blog: I don't care how old you are. Children are forever joined to your hip, no matter how close or far away they are from your nose. The hard part of parenting is not jangling that invisible chain too loudly as your children get older. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer]
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Infertility Strikes Generation X
Women who want to have children should make it a priority in their twenties to find a partner. That's because one of the most dramatic issues facing Generation X is infertility. No generation of women has had more trouble with fertility than this generation, who received the terrible baby boomer advice, "Wait. You have time. Focus on your career first." [Boston Globe]
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