Baby Blog Week in Review: November 17th Through November 23rd

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24 Nov 2008 01:50 PM

Are you having a quiet Thanksgiving with your baby, or will the whole extended family be there? Babies just add a special spark to the holidays, don't they?

Here is the Baby Blog week in review for November 17th through 23rd

November 17th

Baby Blog Week in Review: November 10th Through November 16th

Here is the Baby Blog week in review for November 10th through November 16th.

November 18th

Your Special Baby Lyrics

Do you have a special song that you shared with your baby? There are certain songs that are special to me for each of my children. These are the songs that I sang over and over again to each of them, to sooth them, to make them laugh or just to dance around with them as infants in my arms.

November 19th

Some States Have More Premature Babies Than Others

A new report shows that the odds of you having a premature baby depend on the state in which you live. The report was issued by the March of Dimes organization which tracked premature births and gave a report card on the disparity of premature births by state.

November 20th

Nursing Leads to Stronger Lungs

A new study shows yet another benefit to breastfeeding, and it is one that is very different. We all have heard about the positive effects on respiratory health (breastfed babies are less likely to be diagnosed with asthma, for example), but here is a study that suggested that there is also a physical component to nursing. The benefits also do not apply to babies who are fed pumped breastmilk or babies who are nursed for three months or less.

November 21st

The Working Mom's Arsenal

Every working away from the home mom should have a complete arsenal of supplies and resources to help her get through the day and be prepared for whatever life throw at her. If you are considering going back to work after having your baby or if you are a working mom right now, consider doing your best to have the following things in place. It may make balancing home and work just a bit easier.

November 22nd

Guide to the Rotavirus Vaccine

When it comes to your baby, I am of the mindset that the more information you have at hand, the better chance you have of making the right decision for your baby. Immunization is a highly debated topic among some. Many parents choose not to vaccinate and are trying to enact laws that make it illegal for a child to be refused private daycare because of lack of immunization. Other parents believe wholeheartedly in the power of vaccinations to protect children from potentially fatal diseases and oppose measures that would allow non-vaccinated children to be enrolled in private day care or school. Whichever camp you are in, you might want to know a little bit about the Rotavirius vaccine.

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Mary Ann Romans is a freelance writer, wife and mother of three children. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, the kids and a 16-pound cat.

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