Dads can boost baby brain development
February 27, 2010
Typically, most of us expect that mamas play the largest role in a baby’s first year of life, but research shows that having both Mamas and Dads involved is a better way to help facilitate early learning.
According to Parents As Teachers, “There are undoubtful aspects of male styles that support a child’s intellectual development. Dads […]
Choosing safe shoes for your baby
February 27, 2010
While there are plenty of adorable baby shoes out there, you don’t really need to invest in a pair of shoes until your little one is ready to walk outside. Once that stage hits, here’s what to look for in a good safe baby shoe…
Look for a shoe that offers foot protection and flexibility.
Have […]
Benefits of bottle feeding your baby
February 27, 2010
Here at Pregnancy & Baby we are HUGE breastfeeding advocates. Not only is breast milk the healthiest food for your baby but breastfeeding offers mama health benefits along with bonding benefits. Now, that said, all mamas need to choose their own path. Breastfeeding does not work for everyone and whether you can’t breastfeed or simply […]
Pregnancy depression relief without drugs
February 26, 2010
It seems like all we take in about lately is pregnancy and postpartum depression. Obviously it’s great that more media venues are highlighting that topic, since many women are never screened correctly for depression. On the other hand, it is, well, a little depressing (no pun intended). Later we’ll have to look at some fun stuff.
However, […]
Parents Beware: Your Child Could Choke On A Hotdog
February 26, 2010
In a shocking incident, we are informed of the heart rending story of Marta Rodgriguez.
She had to watch her little boy, 4 year old Antony choke to death on a hotdog while she and other adults including two police officers were present there, but were powerless to help. Several things including the Heimlich maneuver were tried, but nothing helped.
Like most citizens these parents never dreamt of the choking hazard that is posed by something that is shaped like a hotdog, particularly the risk it …
You Might be Surprised What Hides Behind Your Jokes
February 25, 2010
Parents sometime forget that some of their grown-up jokes are not suitable for their children ears. Usually children see these jokes directly reported to their own person and many of them might seem not the right thing when more carefully analyzed.
Maybe to the parents making fun or saying funny things is something natural but young children and even more the teenagers might find the jokes offensive and uncomfortable.
Parents should really be more careful when playing with words. Here is …
Do You Know About The TV Parental Guidelines?
February 25, 2010
One of the things that is a constant nag for parents is TV viewing, about how addicted their children are to TV, about how what they view affects them and about how it keeps them from engaging in other healthier, more physical activities.
So it is vital that parents are cognizant with what their children are watching and have an appropriate measure or control by it. And there are several ways to do so:
To the end that parents would have more control by what their children watch by law, all…
IVF embryos like to be rocked
February 24, 2010
Obstetrics and Gynecology scientists at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor recently learned that embryos growing during in vitro fertilization like to be rocked much like babies who have already been born.
According to the study, when an embryo is gently rocked while growing during the IVF process, it increases pregnancy rates by 20%. So far […]
Super sweet baby personalized snapsuit
February 24, 2010
I love when folks invent onesies that are sweet and stylish without being overly cute, which is precisely the case with that totally fun baby boy personalized snapsuit from My Retro Baby.
that simple onesie is oh so cute and comes in one of three colors - blue, chocolate, or white with up to eight personalized […]
Google Buzz – Parents Beware
February 24, 2010
Google Buzz, the new social networking tool that has shot into popularity just recently, is not without issues, some of which are highlighted here.
The scoop talks about the personal experience of a technology analyst: her daughter shared a private conversation and made it public without meaning to. Google buzz is able to give strangers access to children so that they can chat, which is additionally potentially very dangerous.
Google buzz does indeed have issues that one can take exception to: f…