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Baby Talk – Is It A Good Idea?

Baby Talk – Is It A Good Idea?

Many of us instinctively lisp or speak in a baby like, high pitched, singsong manner when speaking with children. While some disapprove of this and are of the view that this will retard speech development in a child, others hold a contrary view: Many experts believe that baby talk may actually be good for an [...]

Baby Toys Basics Every Mom Must Know

Baby Toys Basics Every Mom Must Know

Choosing baby toys can be so much fun and addictive, but before you do some shopping, make sure you are buying the right kind that is appropriate for your baby. It’s easy to get lost in putting toys in your shopping basket without knowing you are going overboard with the idea. Here are some things [...]

Park And Playground Safety Tips For Your Little One – Other Considerations

Park And Playground Safety Tips For Your Little One – Other Considerations

Though parks and playgrounds are so important for healthy recreation and development of your little one, they can pose certain hazards that parents would do well to be familiar with: Be familiar with the layout of the park: The parent or caregiver should be fully aware of the entrances and exit points of a park [...]

New Born TV? What Is That?

New Born TV? What Is That?

New parents, individuals or couples planning on parenthood may want to get the benefit of a 24×7 educational channel dedicated to all things of new born. New Born TV is part of the NBC digital health network and may be good idea for those that just want to know more about the job of parenting. [...]

Baby Fat – Cute Or Cause For Worry?

Baby Fat – Cute Or Cause For Worry?

Chubby babies are understood to be the epitome of good baby health by many; however now we know that the chubby baby is not necessarily the healthiest of babies. The overweight toddler and chubbiness even as early as three or four years of age is a predictor for future obesity. A child that gains weight [...]

3 Basic Sources Of Baby Boy Names

3 Basic Sources Of Baby Boy Names

Having a baby is one of the most exciting events that can happen to a couple. Getting married is one thing, but to bring forth life is one another altogether. If the child born is a boy, parents have all these baby boy names to choose from all sources available. Choosing the right name for [...]

Yet Another Reason To Breastfeed Your Child

Yet Another Reason To Breastfeed Your Child

You probably heard enough about the benefits of breastfeeding and here is yet another: it could guard your baby against cancer. The same substance in milk that ups immunity in babies may also help to cure cancer it has been seen. It is claimed that in five years, the compound, known as Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made [...]

What Genetic Testing Can Do For Your Newborn?

What Genetic Testing Can Do For Your Newborn?

The Heel Prick test conducted soon after a baby is born can pose an ethics risk for many; however it is undeniable that a lot of good can come of it. A newborn child may appear to be healthy but to find out if he or she is really as healthy as their appearance; a [...]