Breastfeeding

Tweet ABC OF BREASTFEEDING.From the first moment the infant is applied to the breast, it must be nursed upon a certain plan. This is necessary to the well-doing of the child, and will contribute essentially to preserve the health of the parent, who will thus be rendered a good nurse, and her duty at the same time will become a pleasure.This implies, however, a careful attention on the part of the mother to her own health; for that...

Exposure Of Infants To Open Air

Tweet EXPOSURE OF INFANTS TO OPEN AIRThe respiration of a pure air is at all times, and under all circumstances, indispensable to the health of the infant. The nursery therefore should be large, well ventilated, in an elevated part of the house, and so situated as to admit a free supply both of air and light. For the same reasons, the room in which the infant sleeps should be large, and the air frequently renewed; for nothing is so prejudicial...

Baby Care

Tweet Cures For Colic - Three Simple Ways to Calm Your Baby There are many tried and true tricks that can help you soothe a colicky baby. Some are more effective than others, as all babies are different. The common denomiator in surviving this stressful time is patience.The cures for colic tricks listed below assisted me with my child who was extremely difficult.The Colic HoldThis way of holding the infant is particularly effective and...

Recurring Ear Infections? Choose Ear Tubes Or Wait it Out?

Tweet Frequent ear infections are one of the most common maladies for babies and small children. They can cause sleepless nights, headaches, and even hearing loss and developmental delays depending on their frequency and severity. As parents cope with their sick child and the risks and benefits of treatment options, they often find themselves on a slippery slope of choices. Pediatricians usually treat ear infections with antibiotics...

Baby Toy And Development

Tweet Baby StrollersHere I am, writing about baby strollers. I am thinking to myself, What is there to write about? A product review? A promotion for one stroller or another? Do strollers warrant their own article? What is going to be angle? What can I bring to the table that others have not? In addition, I will not insult your intelligence by writing the obvious. If you read this article, it means that you have done some research about...

What a New Parent Should Know About Baby Acne

Tweet First of all, don't stress out about it! It is very common and affects almost 1 out of every 5 newborns, a solid 20%. Naturally, parents are concerned both about how these bumps look and about their significance. But know that this will be of short duration. First, let's understand what causes it in the first place.What Causes Baby AcneDuring the last stage of pregnancy, the mother's hormones crossed the placenta into the baby....

Baby Showers

Tweet The tradition of throwing a baby shower has been around for centuries. No matter how times have changed and practices differ from culture to another, the main purpose of celebrating a baby shower remains the same: to welcome a new little bundle of joy as well as to honor the expectant parents-to-be.There is no doubt that showers are such a joyous event. Family and friends gather together to share in the joy of the happy couple...