The Five Stages Of Teething

By: Robin OBrien

Baby teething is a major baby development milestone. The timetable of teething is different for each baby, although the vast majority will begin the teething process around the same age and the appearance of teeth will usually follow a certain order.

The appearance of milk teeth is the precursor to weaning; a physical manifestation of a child’s burgeoning independence. Most children sail through the whole process but for some it can be a distressing and painful time. Many parents can feel helpless and somewhat taken by surprise when their baby begins to cut its first teeth. Understanding the physical changes and anticipating when, and how, is the key to helping your baby. (more…)

Baby’s Naptime

By: Heather Owens

Getting a good naptime routine established is very important. Babies need a lot of sleep, and if they’re not getting enough of it, they get tired and irritable very easily. Unfortunately, the more tired and irritable they get, the harder it can be to settle them for a nap.

When a baby is still young, regular sleep patterns are closely linked to regular eating patterns, so it’s good to look at what is considered “average” for the early stages of a baby’s life. Remember, not all babies will adhere to these averages, and if your baby is vastly different, it may be worth discussing with your health professional.

Newborn

Your newborn baby will be asleep for anywhere from 16 to 20 hours in a day. This includes naps taken between feeds. It’s good to try and keep baby awake for a little while after a feed, so baby doesn’t get into the habit of needing a feed to drop off to sleep. Once baby has been awake a little while, it’s naptime, before baby gets overstimulated and wide awake.

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Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating Baby’s Room

By: Kristine Mulholland

Decorating a nursery for your new baby is so exciting! There are so many things to consider, and so many choices to make. You may already have an idea for a theme, or the exact colors you want to work with, or you may be looking for some inspiring ideas. Just remember, safety is the number one priority when decorating a nursery.

Things to Consider - The Big Picture

Children grow rapidly and their environment (nursery/bedroom) needs to be adaptable to changing and growing with them. So before you begin, you must think ahead and plan for alterations and modifications over the years.

It makes the most sense to invest in quality furniture that can be used for many years, and change the decorating theme by changing bedding, window treatments, accessories, and paint or wallpaper. The most important thing to remember is that decorating a child’s bedroom is never permanent!

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How to Take Those Beautiful Newborn Baby Photos

By: Naptime Productions

Naturally, your new baby is the most beautiful baby you have ever seen and you want to share his beauty with everyone. How do you capture your baby’s charm and world-class cuteness in baby photos that you can proudly share with family and friends?

Try these tips from birth announcement professionals Kerri Kimble Brimmer and Lisa Sattler, owners of Naptime Productions. You’re bound to get fabulous results.

Keep it Simple

Aim for a soft-looking background, such as a puffy, light colored comforter. Create a continuous background behind the baby, avoiding lines formed by the edge of a blanket or change from couch to wall. Babies are happiest when held; a draped parent can serve as the background.

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Inexpensive Baby Shower Gifts That Are A Big Hit

By: Sam Smith

Have you been invited to a baby shower and are struggling what to purchase for the baby shower gift? Are you looking for something that is not too expensive or extravagant but still express your appreciate and excitement for the baby?

There are a lot of options out there for inexpensive baby shower gifts. Keep in mind that it is not a competition of who gives the most expensive or extravagant gift.

In fact most mothers will say the gifts they remember the most were the thoughtful ones. With that in mind, this article will give you some ideas and way to purchase inexpensive baby shower gifts that will make you look like a hero of the shower; at least in the eyes of the mother to be.

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25 Reasons Why Babies Cry

By: Thomas Choo

More often than not, a crying baby can drive parents and caregivers crazy, especially if the baby cries persistently. However, you need to know that crying is a common event in the lives of all babies. When a baby comes out of the womb the first thing to do is crying.

By the first cry he will take some air into the lungs for the first time in their life. It is obvious that your healthy baby should cry.

We all know that a baby can’t tell his needs or troubles. The only way for him to communicate with others is by crying. Babies show some other signals like feet kicking, hand waving and head turning. But the easiest way to capture the attention of others is by crying.

It’s hard to define whether crying is excessive, as the crying behavior varies from baby to baby. Some babies can be calmed easily but some are difficult to sooth.

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Do You Need A Maternity Nurse?

By: Carolyn Joana

If you’ve determined there’s enough money in your budget for a baby nurse (they don’t come cheap), you’ll need to consider several other factors before deciding whether or not to hire one.

Here are some reasons why you might opt for some help from a maternity nurse:

To Get some Hands-on Training in Baby Care

If you haven’t had experience or taken a parenting class and feel you’d rather not learn from the mistakes you make on the job and on your baby, a good baby nurse will be able to instruct in such basics as bathing, burping, changing nappies and even breastfeeding.

If this is your reason for hiring a maternity nurse, however, be sure that the person you hire is as interested in teaching as you are in learning. Some won’t tolerate novice parents peeping over their shoulders; one with such a dictatorial take-charge attitude can leave you as inexperienced and unsure when she departs as you were when she arrived.

To Avoid Getting up in the Middle of the Night for Feedings

If you’re formula feeding and would rather sleep through the night, at least in the early weeks of postpartum fatigue, a baby nurse, on duty twenty-four hours a day or hired just for nights, can take over or share this feeding responsibility with you and your partner. (more…)

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