Author Archive for pnreddy1
Importance Of The “Kangaroo Care Method” For Newborns
Many of us have probably heard about the miraculous story of Kate Ogg and her baby in Australia, who witnessed a miracle that saw a newborn baby come back to life 2 hours after being declared dead by use of the “Kangaroo Care Method”.
It is a story that could bring tears to the eyes of [...]
Rocking A Newborn To Sleep – Good Idea Or Bad?
It is an interesting question and one that gets asked all the time, but parents desperate to get their newborn babies to sleep – is it a good idea to rock baby to sleep or to stop them crying? Will it spoil them, will they get used to it, and will it become difficult for [...]
Childproofing Your Home Office
Child proofing or baby proofing your home is primarily for the safety of your baby but it can also help to prevent damage and accidents being caused to your home appliances (think fridge left open for hours and the spoilage that can result, for instance).
This is particularly important for those stay at home parents who [...]
Parenting Can Be Messy – Relax
Parenting can be overwhelming for so many different reasons and it is necessary for parents to just relax a bit. Becoming a parent is supposed to offer untold joy, happiness and fulfillment but parenting can also be messy and really grim.
Parenthood can swamp you in feelings of responsibility and you may well want to escape.
You [...]
Infants Can Learn Even While Asleep
Unlike adults, the brain of an infant acts like a sponge that will take in everything at every opportunity it may have for learning, even while sleeping! This was proven when a researcher from the University of Florida conducted a study on infants to identify those that may be at risk to have developmental disorders [...]
Circumcision Methods And Post Circumcision Care – Some Guidelines
Having taken a decision for circumcision of a baby – whether based on religious considerations or tradition – or based on medical considerations – parents need to ensure that the procedure is performed in as safe and medically sound way as possible. This not only reduces the chance of an accident (accidentally snipping off more [...]
The Milk Powder Controversy
Though the authorities are busy issuing clarification upon clarification, parents are concerned about the latest Chinese milk powder controversy; about newborn babies in China growing breasts from drinking milk powder that was adulterated with hormones.
The growth hormone and the hormones to assist in milk production that cows and other dairy cattle are routinely injected with [...]
Circumcision – Medical And Ethical Aspects To Consider
Circumcision can be a sensitive subject, which raises issues of religion, custom and tradition – which causes a quandary in the mind of parents – whether or not Circumcision should be performed on their new born baby.
There are arguments in favor of the procedure, such as improved hygiene and decreased risk of certain infections – [...]
