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Baby Blog Month in Review: June 2008

June was my first official month posting for the Baby Blog. It has been a great experience. I love learning new things about babies and sharing it with friends. Of course, I could use your help. Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced mom of a large family, I want to hear from you. Please share your advice, your questions and your comments. On which topics would you like to see more blogs? Meanwhile, take a look at all of the articles we had in June. June 2nd Introducing Babies to Birds Perhaps it is the fact that … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: June 9th Through June 15th

Well, this past week was my very first week of blogging here in the Baby Blog. How did I do? If you missed the articles about breast feeding having a greater benefit for girls or what to expect if your baby is jaundiced, check them out now. Here is the Baby Blog week in review for June 9th through June 15th. June 9th Baby Name Trends: Place Names What are some of the trends that are affecting baby names this year? Can you find a name that is both popular and unique at the same time? The key to a … Continue reading →

Caregiver Danger Signs

Whether you are looking for full time care for your baby or just an occasional babysitter, here are some signs you can look for that may tell you that your caregiver isn’t right for you and your child. Your baby is your most precious possession. I once heard the advice that you should never leave your baby anywhere you wouldn’t leave a million dollars. And of course, your baby is priceless and much more important. Here are some danger signs that warrant a closer look at your caregiver. She doesn’t follow standard safety advice If your caregiver puts your newborn … Continue reading →

Babies Welcome?

My husband and I had plans with a group of friends this weekend. I automatically planned on bringing our baby along, until someone asked, “Oh, she’s coming with you guys?” After being asked that question, I wondered when the day would come that I’d feel comfortable leaving her with someone else. I go shopping quite often without her, but I leave her with my husband. I’ve left her on a couple of occasions with her grandparents, but it’s only been for less than an hour. I’ve never left her for an entire evening, and we certainly haven’t left her overnight. … Continue reading →

When Your Child Swallows a Coin

Well it finally happened in my household. One of my younger children swallowed a coin. I’ve heard many stories from friends swallowing coins, but I have always been pretty diligent (lucky), and it never happened to us. Until yesterday that is. I was in the family room late in the afternoon, putting on lights and thinking I would find some entertainment for the three kids while I attended to dinner. My oldest had just finished his homework, my husband was not yet home, and this is always the “hectic” time in my house. My four-year-old daughter came into the room … Continue reading →

Should You Worry About Infant Abductions?

We have all heard the scary stories about babies being taken away from their parents. I remember worrying so much about this when each of my children were infants. What if someone came in to the hospital and snatched our child? What if I turned away for a moment at the grocery store and turned back to find that my child wasn’t there. Of course, the worry that your child will go missing stays with you probably forever. I still make sure to keep my kids in site at all times whenever we are in public. When I gave birth … Continue reading →

Is Air Conditioning Harmful for Your Baby?

In the summer, especially in some parts of the world, air conditioning seems a necessity. Hot and humid temperatures make us all uncomfortable. But could turning on the air conditioning be harmful for your new baby? Could all of that cold air cause a chill or weaken her immune system? Could it cause Asthma later in life? Keep reading for the answers. Could Air Conditioning be Harming Your Baby? Two of my babies were summer babies. They were born in June and July and came home to a brick house that tended to retain the heat of the day. As … Continue reading →

Black Infant Mortality Gap

If you are a newborn black infant, your chances of survival to toddler-hood is less than if you are a newborn white infant. This is according to a study that was published in the January 2008 issue of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. According to the research, which was conducted at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, rates for all infant deaths increased during the time frame of the study, not matter whether the babies where black or white, but the increase was greatest for babies who were black. The study looked an infant mortality rates for the years from 1995 … Continue reading →

Could Your Baby Be a Model?

If you have ever looked at your child and wondered if your baby could be a model then you’ll want to keep reading. I’ll talk about some of the things that make it more likely for your baby to have the opportunity to model. Good photos No, don’t run out an get professional photos that cost hundreds of dollars. Your baby will grow so quickly that the expensive photos will soon become useless. Legitimate agencies don’t expect babies just starting out in the modeling world to have professional photos. Instead, take two nice snapshots of your baby, one featuring her … Continue reading →

My Favorite Baby Books: In My House

Exposing a baby to books and reading will set her on a wonderful path in life. Even the youngest babies enjoy being read. They love to hear mom, dad or a special caregiver’s voice, and babies do pick up a lot from being read to, from the cadence and sounds of language to actual vocabulary. Reading to your baby is also is a great way to enjoy some close bonding time. Goodnight Moon is a great book, but there are others out there that while not as well know are still little gems. With that said, I’ll be posting about … Continue reading →