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A Healthy Pregnancy Should Include…A Trip To The Dentist?
Women who get dental care before or during pregnancy have nearly half the risk of giving birth to preterm or low-birth-weight babies.
Feb 14, 2009, 18:37
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Disposable Diapers VS Cloth Diapers
Environmental concerns are causing us to re-think the use of cloth diapers vs disposable diapers.
Jul 25, 2008, 21:04
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Breast Milk: Are You Really Running Low?
Is your breast milk supply running low? How to tell.
Jul 25, 2008, 19:26
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Artful Ideas To Create A Memorable Baby Shower
A baby shower can be lots of fun. The mom-to-be and new baby will get some creative gifts, and family and friends will share this special time.
Jul 8, 2008, 20:56
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OB/GYNs Offer Expert Tips For Expectant Moms
Today, expectant mothers are often given a long list of do's and don'ts to follow--and that list seems to change almost daily.
Feb 21, 2008, 20:54
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Baby Buzz: Turning Everyday Moments Into Moments Of Discovery
Parent-child interaction is a key building block for the development of a healthy, happy baby.
Feb 21, 2008, 20:40
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Why Expectant Mothers Should Get Their Necks Checked
"Things Every Mother Should Know" may be found at www.thyroidawareness.com to help expectant mothers learn how thyroid disease may affect their pregnancy and child.
Dec 16, 2007, 18:32
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All's Quiet On The Home Front: Turn Down The Volume At Home With Expert Tips
With more than 4 million newborns to rock to sleep each year, American families are clamoring for ways to mute the din of daily life without ignoring essential housekeeping chores. Though the task seems daunting, home experts argue that getting rid of unwanted noise pollution indoors is easier than it looks, especially when maintaining a "baby steps" philosophy.
Dec 5, 2007, 20:28
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A New Bundle Of Joy May Call For More Bundling
Approximately 4 million families in the United States welcome a new bundle of joy into their homes each year, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nov 14, 2007, 21:22
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Tips For The New Mom
Although taking care of babies is never child's play, it has gotten considerably easier over the years. From the infant carrier to bottle warmers, modern technology and product innovations continually keep babies safer and make moms' lives easier. So what helpful tips do new moms need to know?
Oct 23, 2007, 21:54
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How to Comfort a Cranky Baby
If your baby wakes up in the middle of the night crying uncontrollably, what is the first thing you would do? Most parents say they would rush over to the crib, pick the baby up and try to offer comfort.
Sep 28, 2007, 22:36
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Being Cultured: Probiotics And Infant Health
Surprisingly, one important way to support a healthy immune system may be-bacteria. Probiotics are beneficial cultures-in other words, groups of "friendly" bacteria-that, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide health benefits.
Aug 20, 2007, 20:24
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Prenatal Learning Gives Babies a Head Start
Parents who communicate with their unborn babies might be giving their children a head start in developing speech and language skills, according to some child development experts.
Apr 10, 2007, 21:27
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Danger In Diaperland: Giardiasis
When 16 people in Connecticut developed diarrhea and other distressing symptoms several days after eating the same salad at a picnic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined they had giardiasis. The CDC tracked the source of the infection to a woman who had mixed the salad with her hands.
Mar 9, 2007, 21:23
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True and False: Common Infant Nutrient Myths
Infant nutrition can be complex and confusing, especially with all the information available. Dr. Peter Nieman, paediatrician, clears up some common myths about infant nutrition among new moms.
Dec 10, 2006, 21:30
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How to Help Reduce the Risk of Developing Infant Allergies
Allergies are on the rise, and according to a new survey, 37 per cent of new moms in Canada believe that if there is a family history of allergies, there is not much you can to do help prevent a baby from developing them. It is true that babies with one or more family members with allergies are at higher risk of developing allergies themselves; in addition 15 per cent of children with no family history also develop them.
Dec 10, 2006, 21:23
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Canadian Moms Confused About Some ABC's of Infant Nutrition
According to a new survey, 98 per cent of new moms feel very confident about their knowledge of infant nutrition. However, when probed, the survey found that there is confusion when it comes to allergy prevention, digestive discomforts, fatty acids, and certain nutrients such as vitamin D and iron.
Dec 10, 2006, 21:18
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Tips For New Parents
New parents are usually worried about everything. Don't worry, it is normal and you will be just fine. You just need a little time to get comfortable in your new role as caregiver to this new baby in your life. Here are a few tips for you to read over so you will know a little bit about what to expect.
Nov 25, 2006, 02:05
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Prenatal Learning System Uses Music to Teach
Music can soothe the savage beast. But did you know it can also teach the unborn child? That's the idea behind a new prenatal learning system from Baby Bee Bright Corp. The Baby Bee Bright system consists of a CD player, headphones and five CDs of lullabies and classical music, stories and poetry, and also includes a fetal microphone stereo and transponders - so that an expectant mother can communicate with her child or simply play music.
Nov 16, 2006, 23:02
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You Are Pregnant How To Choose your Doctor
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You may have found out from a home pregnancy test or from your family doctor. What you have to decide now is not only who your prenatal doctor is going to be but what type of prenatal doctor you want. Most women are not aware that there is more than one choice.
Nov 12, 2006, 20:03
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Who Will Care For Your Baby When You Return To Work?
If you have decided to return to work after your baby is born, there are several child care options you will want to look at and research.
Nov 12, 2006, 20:00
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Today's Tech Toddler
Modern parents should not be surprised if gigabyte and mega pixel are some of the first words in a toddler's vocabulary. Today's schools boast the most up-to-date technology - from wireless internet access to fully decked out multi-media rooms - resulting in a generation of tech savvy children.
Nov 4, 2006, 11:45
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Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
A Pregnancy is broken down into three month periods. Your first three months of pregnancy is fittingly called your first trimester. You should begin a health care routine right when you find out you are pregnant.
Oct 22, 2006, 22:18
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Why Is My Baby Crying
All babies cry. It is normal. They are born, and start to cry. The first cry helps him get air into his lungs for the very first time. A baby cannot tell you what he wants or needs, so he cries whenever he wants anything.
Oct 16, 2006, 23:19
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Sibling Rivalry How to Stop It Before It Starts
When you are pregnant you will want to find a way to share the happiness you feel with your other children. You will also want to involve them in the preparations for the new baby. This can be harder than it sounds. Older children may have feelings of jealousy about the new baby, especially if you only have one other child.
Oct 14, 2006, 20:32
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Give Your Baby a Life-Long Lesson in Good Eating
Healthy eating habits are formed at a young age. Dr. Richard Theuer, an infant nutritionist and consultant to Beech-Nut Nutrition, offers some useful tips to parents to develop smart eating practices. The foundation of your baby's diet through the entire first year of life is breast milk or infant formula if you are not breastfeeding or have stopped.
Oct 14, 2006, 12:11
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"Picky Eating" - Training Babies to Ensure They Have a Well-Rounded and Healthy Diet
It is very important for older babies to have a well-rounded and healthy diet. Dr. Richard Theuer, an infant nutritionist and consultant to Beech-Nut Nutrition, provides some advice to help avoid the development of "picky eating" habits. First, start your baby on solid foods no later than six months of age.
Oct 13, 2006, 12:15
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It's Important to Structure Baby's Eating Times
Dr. Richard Theuer, an infant nutritionist and consultant to Beech-Nut Nutrition, explains the importance of structure in your baby's eating regiment:
Oct 13, 2006, 00:20
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How to Reduce Stress When You're Preganant
Pregnancy makes your hormones go crazy! This can cause your emotions to be on overload. You can be laughing one minute, crying the next. Don't worry, it's normal. But still, you don't need the extra stress this can cause, your already nervous.
Oct 1, 2006, 23:50
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Baby , Go to Sleep! How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep Through The Night
New mothers tend to go through the day with one eye open and one eye shut. Sleep becomes a thing of the past and it’s hard to remember what it is. Your baby started out sleeping in spurts throughout the night and as they grew their sleeping spurts grew longer and longer until they finally slept through one whole night.
Sep 27, 2006, 23:56
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Parenting Your Baby Learning to Listen to Your Instincts
New mothers often feel inadequate as a parent. They question their instincts because it’s strange and new to have these feelings. An important thing to remember is that your instincts are real. Every woman has intuition. As a mother, your intuitive instincts will grow even more. Here are a few points to help you as you learn to listen to your instincts. Trust Yourself.
Sep 27, 2006, 23:30
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Choosing Your Baby's Name – A Difficult Task?!
So you are ready for the the most difficult challenge of having a new baby; it’s time to choose your baby’s name! Seriously now, for some couples it appears that choosing a name for their baby is as difficult as trying to empty the whole sea with a spoon! Of course, no matter how desperate you are about choosing a beautiful name for your newborn, this article will definitely give you some great ideas!
Sep 2, 2006, 21:53
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Is It Colic?
If your baby is crying for prolonged periods of time it maybe due to the fact that your baby is suffering from colic. Colic tends to start without warning and stops as abruptly as it starts. Crying as a result of colic generally occurs during the day more often around the evening feed and if colic going to occur, it usually becomes apparent within 3 weeks of birth, normally lasting up to 3 months.
Sep 2, 2006, 20:53
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Eight Signs Your Baby Has a Milk Allergy
Rashes, colds and upset stomachs are common baby ailments. But the occurrence of one or more of these symptoms can signal a serious allergy. If unrecognized, these symptoms can make an infant miserable and malnourished. More than 100,000 babies each year suffer from milk allergy.
Mar 20, 2006, 23:07
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Tips for Safely Sharing a Bed with Baby
Of the many philosophical debates in the world of infant care, few are as combustible as whether or not parents should share a bed – co-sleep – with their babies.
Co-sleeping critics warn of dire consequences, from an increased risk of SIDS to difficulty in learning to sleep independently later in life. But an increasing body of research supports what many Eastern cultures have believed for generations: Sleeping with your baby can be safe and beneficial for both parents and child.
Feb 19, 2006, 02:15
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Soothing Essentials For Mom And Baby
New moms don't have a lot of time on their hands so they need products that will quickly and conveniently address their babies' needs-and soothe and relieve their own post pregnancy-related ailments. Beyond the baby basics (diapers, formula and bottles), there are a number of soothing, nurturing and gentle essentials to consider:
Feb 6, 2006, 23:11
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Fighting Formula Stains
While infant formula with iron may be good for your baby's nutrition, chances are it's wreaking havoc on your laundry. Baby formula stains are one of the toughest stains to fight. There are a few universal rules to follow when it comes to fighting stains. Fresh stains are easier to remove than old ones, so when possible, try to treat the stain right away. Avoid machine drying or ironing until you've exhausted all stain-removal efforts. Finally, read manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning.
Nov 15, 2005, 21:10
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Enhancing A Child's Emotional Quotient
Research shows that people who are emotionally adept-who know and manage their own feelings well and can read and deal effectively with other people's-are at an advantage in any aspect of life and are more likely to be content and effective in their lives. Many parents have found a way to give their youngsters that advantage. In children, the ability is known as the emotional quotient (EQ). A high EQ is demonstrated by tolerance, empathy and compassion for others, the ability to verbalize feelings and the resilience to bounce back from emotional upsets. Children with high EQ have more confidence and trust in themselves.
Nov 3, 2005, 20:46
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Healthy Habits Start Early
Moms worry about their toddlers not eating enough or not eating the right variety of fruits and vegetables-and for good reason-the most popular vegetable at 15 months is the French fry. Eating habits are learned early, so it's important to teach your toddler the healthy habit of enjoying colorful fruits and vegetables every day.
Oct 16, 2005, 23:11
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New Parents Get the Scoop on Cat Litter
Before bringing home a baby, parents are concerned about making everything in their home's environment as clean and pristine as possible. From using paint that's low in volatile organic compounds on the walls of the nursery to switching to nontoxic cleaning supplies, many parents strive to introduce the newest member of the family to a house that is safe and chemical-free. But what about the little things they may overlook - like cat litter?
Sep 25, 2005, 12:53
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Important Advice for New Parents
More than 4 million babies are born in the United States each year, and for many of their parents, the expense of welcoming a new family member can be a bit of a shock, especially if they have not taken the time to revise their family budget.
Expectant mothers often spend more time decorating the nursery than evaluating how their growing family will impact their health benefits. In fact, a new national survey conducted by Aetna and the Financial Planning Association (FPA) found that 71 percent of expectant mothers say they’ve spent practically no time reviewing their health benefits.
Sep 13, 2005, 22:03
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Babies For Beginners
A recent study found that 78 percent of expectant mothers and 87 percent of fathers-to-be prefer to keep the gender of their baby a surprise. While a wonderful bundle of joy awaits these couples, planning for their new arrival can certainly present challenges, especially for decorating baby's nursery.
Sep 8, 2005, 00:43
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How to Make a Diaper Cake
Hosting a baby shower or looking for a great gift for a new mom? A diaper cake makes a fantastic centerpiece for any baby shower and is also a very nice gift that the new mom will find useful. Here are the basics on how to make your own diaper cake: 1) First, you must decide how big you want the diaper cake. The size of the cake will determine how many diapers you need.
Sep 3, 2005, 23:34
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Move Beyond the Baby Basics – Examine Your Benefits and Budget
More than 1 million babies are born in the U.S. during the summer months – June, July and August. And for many of these parents, the expense of welcoming a new baby can be a bit of a shock, especially if they have not taken the time to revise their family budget.
Expectant mothers often spend more time decorating the nursery than evaluating how their growing family will impact their health benefits. In fact, a new national survey conducted by Aetna and the Financial Planning Association (FPA) found that 71 percent of expectant mothers say they’ve spent practically no time reviewing their health benefits.
Sep 1, 2005, 00:50
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Growing Up Versus Growing Out New Science Illustrates Importance of Monitoring Infants’ Growth
For parents, there is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new baby into the world and watching your little one grow as the weeks and months progress. From the very first breath to their first steps, new parents count every new inch of growth or ounce of weight as a sign that their little ones are growing into healthy toddlers. However, with more than 15 percent of all children in the U.S. overweight, parents may be asking themselves how much growth is too much in their children’s early years?
New science presented during the annual meeting of The Endocrine Society showed that a rapid increase in a child’s rate of growth during his or her first six months of life is associated with a higher body mass index (BMI) at age two. BMI is a standard measure of weight in proportion to length/height and an indicator of obesity. The results of this study suggest that a child’s growth rate may be an indicator for their future weight.
Sep 1, 2005, 00:44
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Helping Your Baby to Sleep Better
It’s a biological reality and a tiring facet of new parenthood: babies wake up frequently during the night. Luckily, there are a number of ways that you can help your baby sleep better. Sleeping Noises Babies make many noises during the night, and not all of these noises mean they need attention. Some of these are sleeping noises, and though your baby may be grunting or whimpering, he isn’t even fully awake. Often he is transitioning between sleep cycles, and if let alone will return to sleep on his own.
Aug 25, 2005, 21:30
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Smoke-Free For Baby's Sake
While up to 50 percent of women quit smoking while pregnant, 70 percent of those moms resume smoking once their babies are born. "Nearly all of them start smoking again after they give birth, not realizing that the effects of secondhand smoke can be even more harmful to the baby than during pregnancy," said Dr. Thomas Brandon, director of the Tobacco Research and Intervention Program at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute.
Aug 21, 2005, 01:20
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Identifying Key Milestones In Baby's Development
Many parents wonder when their baby's first steps and other milestones will take place and indeed what they should watch for during his or her first two years. A recent survey showed that even experienced parents wished they had more information about their child's stages of development and key milestones. And experts as well as parents agree that parents can and should be better informed, so that they can take a more active role in monitoring their child's progress along with their child's health care provider.
Aug 21, 2005, 01:14
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The Skinny on Babies' Skin
Is there anything as soft, delicate and beautiful as a baby's skin? The answer, according to any and every parent, is no. But those same parents may not know the best way to protect their little one's skin and how to clean it gently and safely. For years, expectant and new parents were taught to clean their babies' bottoms with a washcloth and water. Today, however, there are new products on the market, such as Pampers Sensitive Wipes, that are even gentler than a washcloth and water, according to clinical studies. Not only that: The wipes help maintain a baby's natural, healthy skin condition.
Aug 21, 2005, 00:52
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