Lets brush up our history for a little while. In the old days, the women had to work in the fields, together with their husbands. Some had their own lands they need to till while others were subjects to a landlord. The mothers didnt enjoy maternity leave then. Once they already had strength to go back into the fields, they would grab a huge piece of fabric, fashion it into a pouch, and place the baby inside. This way, even if they were working,...more
There are actually so many reasons why you need to make use of infant carriers. In fact, these benefits are clearly supported by a lot of medical studies. One of these is the fact that you can help in the proper development of the mental and emotional aspects of your baby. Just imagine keeping your baby close to you anywhere you go. Nothing could be far better than that for a parent. Furthermore, you can avoid the struggle and burden of bringing...more
At what age should you take your child for their first Dental exam? There are many conflicting opinions on when this big day should happen. Most pediatric dentist believe that you should bring a baby in by their first birthday and have their teeth examined. Some babies do not have any teeth by their first birthday, so then what? Many dentists will tell you that as long as they do not have any issues like cavities or cracked or chipped teeth, then it is perfectly acceptable to wait until your child is around the age of 3. By the time your child is 3 years old, they should be able to sit up in a dental chair and are able to follow in instructions a little better. By this time, we would hope your baby has most of his baby teeth as well. Depending on which dentist you go to, they may do a simple cleaning of the teeth and just examine then to make sure your toddler is brushing and flossing well. It is still important at this age to help your child brush their molars and teach them how to floss their teeth properly. If you teach your children at a young age how to properly care of their teeth, it will mean less painful visits to the dentist down the road. A trip to...more
Stylish covers with window slits, shopping trays, swivel wheels, all-terrain tyres and more is what modern pushchairs are all about. Indeed, pushchairs have rolled on far indeed as compared to the 'ancient' Victorian-look prams that the royalty used for their babies in the 18th Century! Actually, the baby buggies were not really prams in the first...more
While a baby shower is to provide gifts directly for the baby, this is sometimes a challenging if the child is the second, third or fourth baby in the family. It is very likely that Mom already has several of any baby items she may need, so you may want to consider something just for her but still with the baby as the focus. A great option is a...more
Every year, there are about 12,000 cases of babies with permanent loss of hearing right from birth.As per the statistics available with the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, the most common defect at birth, three out of every thousand, is hearing loss of one kind or the other. From a simple discomfort in the ear to severe hearing disorders to complete deafness, there can be varying degrees of hearing loss. A common remedy for hearing loss in children is a combination of therapy and hearing aids. Cochlear implants help where other remedies prove ineffective. When a damaged part of the ear is unable to sense any sound even if amplified by a hearing aid, the auditory nerve is able to sense signals from the cochlear implants. 100 percent hearing is not yet possible even with these devices. According to doctors, the best option is to screen babies as early after birth as possible. The first few months of a baby's life are the best time to start treatment because then they are able to develop their language skills early on. Immediately after birth, babies can now screened for hearing defects using a procedure recently introduced. Normal language development is...more
Not sure what to buy for someone who just had a baby? Shopping for baby gifts can often be intimidating, especially if youre not sure what to buy. Fortunately, there are many stores on the internet that offer baby gift sets that make it easy to...more
Bringing a child into one's family is a beautiful experience. It helps you to feel complete and, as for many parents, it also may help you feel a sense of accomplishment and joy at being able to do what you feel you were born to do. Adopting a child...more
There are thousands of children around the world who are in dire need of a good home and family to care for them; these kids come from all races and ethnicities. Of these, babies are among the most helpless and vulnerable. They require a huge...more
12 Things to Include in Your Baby Bath Time Kit By: Adam Searcy About the Author You'll find all of your bath time needs at gogoBabyGear.com. The most important thing that's needed is a baby bath, and the all new and modern...more
Washing the clothes of your baby looks like something simple to do. However, you should notice that you have a lot of details to be noticed in washing baby clothes. Your baby is still very fragile and has greater risk to suffer from any illness, so...more
A baby carrier is sort of like a little safe cocoon for your child that you can sling over your back, hang from your side, or put in front of you. If you are one of today's active moms and dads you will find that nothing beats the convenience of...more