Archive for July, 2009
How To Burp Your Baby?
After you feed your baby, he will need to be burped. This is because babies often swallow air while they are feeding. [Baby Feeding] Generally, babies who are fed from bottles swallow more air than babies who are breastfed. Breastfed babies still need to be burped, however. You should try to burp your baby after [...]
Experimental Treatment Stops Brain Damage In Newborns
According to researchers at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, suppressing an enzyme in the brains of newborns suffering from deprivation of oxygen and blood flow halts a type of brain damage that is the leading cause of cerebral palsy, mental retardation and death. The scientists show blocking the brain enzyme, tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA), prevents [...]
Making The Transition To Baby Food
When it comes to transitioning your baby from an all liquid diet to eating baby food, you may have a number of questions. While your baby’s pediatrician should be your final authority on these matters, here is some general information that can help you know when your baby is ready to start solid foods. Most [...]
Facts About Infants And Sleep You Should Know
Anyone who has had a baby knows that the phrase “sleeping like a baby†really means anything but quiet, contented sleep. Babies toss and turn, they wake up frequently—in fact, it seems like they do anything but sleep peacefully. One thing you should know is that infants have shorter sleep cycles than adults. When an [...]
When Three Becomes Four: Helping Your Older Child Adapt To Having A Younger Sibling
If your new baby has an older brother or sister, you may be wondering how the two will get along. Traditional wisdom says the two will have their fair share of sibling rivalry. There are steps you can take, however, to help the two new siblings develop a strong, nurturing bond. One of the most [...]
How To Swaddle Your Newborn?
Before your baby is born, she lives in some rather cramped quarters. Rather than feeling cramped, however, this close environment makes her feel secure. When your baby is born, keeping her swaddled will usually be very comforting to her, and help her sleep. To swaddle your baby, you can use either a blanket especially designed [...]
It’s In The Bag: How To Store And Serve Pumped Breast Milk?
Whether you are a breastfeeding mom who is going back to work, or a breastfeeding mom who is just going to be out and about for a day, you will want to store some breast milk for your baby to eat while you are gone. Whether you are using a breast pump or hand expressing [...]
Using A Pacifier: The Good And The Bad
When your baby is crying, but you know he isn’t hungry, you may be tempted to reach for a pacifier to help soothe him. But is this a good idea? Here are some of the pros and cons to help you know what you’re getting into. First, if you are breastfeeding your baby, do not [...]
