When creating and putting together a nursery, the possibilities are endless. Some people choose to follow color schemes (including the age-old pastel pink for girls, pastel blue for boys theme), while others may opt for character themes. Still others choose to go simple, opting for soothing colors and furniture items that suit their needs. Your nursery does not have to be decorated contiguously with the... Read more >
The biggest decision involved with newborn feeding is usually whether to breast-feed or formula-feed. While the feeding debate has gone on for a long while, in most cases, doctors and medical professionals advocate that breastfeeding is the healthiest and best choice for newborns. Consult your doctor on the advantages of breastfeeding over formula feeding, as well as on a feeding schedule to follow. Your... Read more >
The sleep habits of a newborn can be difficult to deal with for new parents. For at least a few weeks after birth, newborns cannot distinguish between daytime and nighttime. They worry only about feedings, which take priority over sleep. Newborn sleep habits will, of course, interfere with parental sleep. While newborns may sleep as many as 16 hours a day, they usually sleep in increments of three to four... Read more >
Parents, especially those having their first babies, may want to know what to expect as their newborns develop in a healthy manner. Along with normal baby weight gain, other factors that contribute to healthy development include babies' eating habits and sleep patterns. The first important thing to understand is that no two babies will be alike. All babies will have different: developmental schedules... Read more >
Vaccines and immunizations are important for a baby's health. While newborns receive antibodies, or disease fighters, from their mothers' breast milk, these antibodies do not last forever. Ensuring that babies get the recommended immunizations during the first few months of their lives is essential to helping them avoid developing any harmful diseases or conditions. Vaccination Risks Many parents... Read more >
Newborn screening, also known as genetic screening, is performed when a baby is born to detect the presence of diseases or disorders that may not have immediate or obvious symptoms. This can include metabolic diseases, hormonal problems or problems with the baby's blood. The diseases that newborn screening detects are often those that have been passed down by the parents, with or without their knowledge... Read more >
Certain newborn problems are unavoidable, yet common and treatable. While any baby is at risk of developing a common newborn problem, premature babies have an elevated risk. Common newborn problems are usually not serious or permanent. New parents should anticipate that their babies, at some point in their early lives, will experience minor health issues. As a result, being informed about the severity... Read more >
Bonding with a newborn is important for new parents. New mothers and new fathers need to take steps to solidify prenatal bonding in the early stages of a baby's life. Although establishing a bond with your newborn usually happens naturally as you care for him or her, it is essential for the healthy development of your baby. Keep in mind also that bonding may not happen immediately. While some parents may... Read more >
Choosing a baby name can be a fun task for new parents. While some prefer more unique baby names, others choose family names or popular names. Although new parents may disagree on names for their kids, it's important to compromise and agree on something that works for both of you. Many new parents find it helpful to make lists of possibilities and slowly eliminate those that don't please both... Read more >
In the past, cord blood, also known as umbilical cord blood, was simply discarded when a baby was born. Now, however, research has found that cord blood can serve a significant purpose in stem cell research. Many new parents are now choosing to save their newborns' cord blood in a process that is referred to as cord blood banking or cord blood storage. Parents who bank cord blood choose to do so as a... Read more >
The comfortable familiarity of nursery rhymes and fairy tales unites generations. Many of these children's stories, some dating as far back as the Middle Ages, have been passed down generation to generation. They form a collection of classic bedtime stories shared by grandparents, parents and children for hundreds of years in some cases. While these classic tales are found in numerous print forms... Read more >
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