Archive for October, 2009
What Is Shaken Baby Syndrome And What Is Not?
We have spoken before about what is Shaken Baby Syndrome however there is some controversy about what exactly constitutes shaken baby syndrome. While it is true that vigorous or violent shaking of a baby can actually result in injury, should there be no bouncing of the baby at all and is all tossing of the [...]
Ensuring Your Baby’s Skin In The Winter Season Stays Healthy
Winter can be a very harsh time for an adult’s skin but for babies it can be extra harsh. Your baby’s skin is very sensitive and you will need to take extra care for your baby if you live in a cold environment. Winter time weather could cause irritation and your baby’s skin to dry [...]
What Are Hiccups All About?
As a new parent you are probably familiar with the scenario of your brand new little baby hiccupping: great big hiccups that seem shake the tiny frame, convincing you that something must be horribly wrong! You know you’ve done everything right in feeding and burping the little one and then the tiny bundle goes and [...]
Educational Toys That Help Your Baby’s Mind Develop
Your baby will surely get a head start if you enlighten their lives with toys that will help to stimulate their learning. Purchasing baby toys that teach your baby something will help them to develop their minds. You will want to make sure and obtain the toys that are right for your baby. It is [...]
Meconium: What You Should Know
Meconium is the first stool (or first few stools) that a baby passes, which is the waste matter composed of the items that the baby ingested during the time spent in the womb. It is blackish or greenish and different in nature from regular infant stool. In about 5 to 20% of all births, the [...]
Why Babies Have Problems With Gassiness In Their Digestive System?
Gas in a baby’s digestive system varies depending upon the baby. It is a common occurrence. Some babies are bothered with this problem more than other babies. Your baby may become fussy if he or she is having trouble getting rid of this gas. When your baby starts to drink their formula or starts to [...]
What Is A Diaper Service And Why Would You Consider Using One?
A lot of parents are assailed by guilt at the thought of contributing to the landfills by virtue of the number of soiled diapers that a baby generates; however the convenience of disposable diapers is undeniable and caring for baby difficult to imagine without them. However a greener alternative for parents is a diaper service [...]
Diseases That Can Cause Your Newborn To Vomit Excessively
The last thing that you want to think about when you give birth to your newborn is diseases, especially diseases that cause excessive vomiting. You may not know why and what is making your little one to throw up so much. You have tried several things to try to help your child but nothing seems [...]
