Normally, chicks will eat approximately two pounds of starter feed within their first weeks of life. It is very important to determine how much feed your chicks are eating. You need to keep a record of how much feed and what type and price of the feed you buy starting on the day you bring your chick's home. You want to keep a personal log of how much feed is given and how much. Write down the number and ages of the chicks you have.Maintaining...more
Newborn BabyAppearance: ContinuedThe infant's skull changes shape, during birth and labour, to fit through the birth canal, or vagina. This can sometimes cause the child to be born with a head that may differ somewhat from the norm, or be slightly elongated. Within a few days or weeks, it should return, of its own accord, to normal. Doctors normally advise that special exercises sometimes may assist in this process. Some newborns may be endowed...more
Newborn SensesContinuedAn interesting characteristic of a newborn infant is its quite unremarkable vision. In fact, it is only able to focus on a subject that is about 18 inches, or 45 cm, immediately in front of its face. An initial impression might point to the fact that this could create a problem. However, in reality, it is more than adequate for one of its most important emotional requirements, i.e. to look at its mothers eyes whilst breastfeeding. In this respect, the araeola describes the circular area of colored skin surrounding the nipple. One reason why the colour of the areola differs from that of the rest of the breast is that it is in the approximate region where the ducts of the mammary glands reside. A close inspection of the nipple of a mature human female will reveal the presence of several small openings arranged around the tip of the nipple, called lactiferous ducts, from where milk is released during lactation, which describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands during feeding. Babies instinctively have a sucking reflex action which makes it easier for them to suck the nipple and swallow milk. It is possible for most mothers to breastfeed for anything...more
Breast or Bottle Feeding?Newborn babies don't need much food in the first three or four days of life. Breast-fed babies get minute quantities of creamy colostrum. Some bottle-fed babies are given sugar-water first in hospital; others are given formula from day one. Either way, it is the water part of those drinks that they need most. They probably...more
What to do when a child constantly wets the bed at nightthis is the common problem among parents of bed wetters. If you are one of them, you know how hard it is to deal with the situation, what with the smelly sheets and the embarrassment it will cause you and your child. Good thing, there are a number of techniques that you can use to solve the...more
Patience is a virtue, especially for parents of young bed wetters. While children cannot control bed wetting on their own, parents can do something to stop it. Parents can resort to some techniques at home without resorting to medications that not only cost a lot, but also have side effects. Here are some simple home remedy tips to make sure that your child has dry nights.Pee Training* Limit your childs intake of liquids, especially before bedtime. Also, discourage your child from drinking soda and eating chocolates after 3 p.m.* Train your child to urinate in the toilet before going to bed.* Tell your kid that it is all right to get up at night to pee in the toilet.* Be sure that the child can easily and safely access the toilet. Check if there is sufficient lighting and if there are obstructions on the way to the toilet. You may want to get a portable toilet for your kid so that it will be easier for him to pee at night.* Use waterproof bed sheets, especially those that are absorbent and washable. You can also put deodorizers in the room. That way, you can add comfort to your childs sleep and avoid bigger damage on the beddings.Helping Your Kid Help Himself* Rather than pinning...more
It is natural for parents to feel disappointed when their kids would have night time accidents, especially if the children have been full potty trained. But it is important to understand that this is common and your child is not an isolated case....more
Can't think of anything to get that infant in your life? Or maybe the child is growing out of infancy and approaching toddlerhood. No matter the case, one thing a child can't have to much of is books. Books are the cornerstone of any child's...more
Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents or grandparents would give you a gift? Even if it was the best gift in the world, it wasn't Christmas or a birthday if it was just one gift. You wanted several gifts. The more the merrier, right?...more
The first place you should look in purchasing baby chicks is a farm supply store. Most of the farm supply stores carry different breeds and more than likely have the breed of baby chicks you are looking for. Mediterranean's are small but are...more
When shopping for kids, you can easily go overboard. You want to get toys and other things that light up and that make noise and play music, anything that will keep the kid entertained. However, whether you're shopping for one child or for several,...more
The moment of christening for a new born baby is considered as great event and occasion for the family of the child sharing the same religious perspective regarding the importance and benefits of the said sacrament. Because of this, the family of the...more