Posted on February 24, 2009 by Lynda
After welcoming your baby into the world you are probably concerned about how your dog is going to react to him or her. Many people relinquish their pets to shelters for fear of thier infant being harmed after their dog exhibited jealousy upon the baby’s arrival. Yet many families have been successful in introducing their dogs to the [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2009 by Lynda
When you are expecting a baby, you want to make sure that the nursery is complete. You have the crib, the changing table, the dresser and the mobile, but do you have a baby monitor?
A baby monitor is an electronic device that allows you to hear your baby crying even if you are in another [...]
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Posted on January 7, 2009 by Lynda
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is the largest known cause of death in children under the age of one. This terrifying syndrome occurs while the baby is sleeping. To date there is no known cure, or reason for that matter, as to why some children are affected while others aren’t. But the simple fact [...]
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Posted on September 2, 2008 by Lynda
Symptoms: an otherwise content and health baby cries or screams for extended periods for no apparent reason (baby’s not hungry, wet or sick) and usually occurs during the evening.
There is no commonly accepted explanation for colic and this condition usually appears within the first two weeks of life (if it starts after four weeks, it’s [...]
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Posted on August 31, 2008 by Lynda
Have your baby supplies ready at home: safe and firm sleeping space, diapers, clothes and blankets.
Make sure to learn how to use your infant car seat correctly before your baby is born.
Arrange to have your partner or family member bring the car seat to the hospital the day you go home.
Ask friends and family to [...]
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