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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby proof your home - frequently asked questions
- Keeping your baby safe at all times is one of your greatest concerns and responsibilities. There is so much to consider and it is very easy to overlook something that might be fairly obvious to some but escape others. Things like covering electrical outlets, putting up baby gates and turning pot handles to the rear of the stove are discussed in this article and is presented in a question and answe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby crib safety - frequently asked questions
- The crib is where your baby will spend a lot of their time and you want to be sure they are safe. Below are some of the questions (with the answers) that are asked about crib safety. Topics such as mattress position, how to place your baby in the crib, and general safety standards are discussed, as are other issues. If you need further information you can search the Internet and visit baby furnitu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using baby signing to communicate with your young child
- Baby Signing..Around 20 years ago, two American doctors discovered baby signing and many thousands of mothers are glad they did!There are many reasons why babies cry. You could no doubt come up with a long list of reasons, but frustration is probably low on the list if it's there at all.Baby can't talk yet but wants to tell you how she is feeling: hungry, tired, sad, my...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Breastfeeding a baby
- Breastfeeding Your Baby..Everyone tells you that breastfeeding is best - but why?It contains all the nutrients baby will need.Breast milk contains antibodies which help baby to fight infections.It is more digestible, so baby is less likely to suffer from diarrhea or other stomach upsets.Breastfeeding is goo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A history of baby names
- The history of names is so ancient that no one know quite where it began. Oral and written history both profess people having names. Earlier names seem to have some sort of meaning, usually descriptive. In contrast, today's names are usually given based upon their popularity or pleasing sounds.Early in prehistory, descriptive names were used continuously. Eventually, a collection of names w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Intersting baby facts - strange but true!
- * A baby is born every seven seconds.* Babies are born with very poor vision but can recognize their mothers almost right away.* Babies are always born with blue eyes, within a few moments of delivery their eye color can change.* Babies are born with swimming abilities and can naturally hold their breath. However, they shortly lose this instinct.* Newborns usually doubl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Oh baby! choosing the right baby name
- Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will help you give your baby his or her very first gift.1. Religion. For some parents, religion plays a major role in choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose saints names. Jews traditionally choose Old Testament names. Names of deceased relatives are often chosen. Protestants often choose both Old and New T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A baby is born with certain reflexes
- A Baby's Reflexes..A baby is born with certain reflexes to protect them during the first few weeks. These reflexes will disappear after a few weeks and be replaced with voluntary movement during baby's development.Doctors will check these reflexes to ensure his central nervous system is working correctly.Walking Reflex If you hold baby in an upright position ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A babys sleeping pattern
- Sleeping..A newborn baby spends most of her time on two things: sleeping and feeding - although, as she needs an average of 8 diaper changes a day, maybe that should be three things :)Newborn babies sleep for around 17-18 hours a day, but the bad news is she will sleep only for 3 or 4 hours at a time. When she wakes she will probably need feeding and/or a diaper change....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a pisces baby
- Your Pisces Baby..February 19 - March 20Your baby will have the most winning ways of all babies, and will dazzle you with the sweetest of smiles. She will dislike order and routine and will have an amazing imagination. Some Pisces children live in a world of make believe with imaginary people to talk to, and they believe in magic, fairies and myths - don't ever tell them that ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of an aquarius baby
- Your Aquarius Baby..January 20 - February 18Your Aquarian baby will be outwardly calm, relaxed and delightful and grandparents in particular will dote on her. Aquarians are quick thinkers who want to analyse everything and everyone. An Aquarian child will often be totally unpredictable and come up with with lots of ideas; and she will also be sensitive and intuitive. You may f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a capricorn baby
- Your Capricorn Baby..December 23 - January 19Capricorn babies thrive on routine and order, which gives them the sense of security they need. They are usually even-tempered and self-contained. Capricorns can be strong-willed and will get what they want by slowly wearing down parental resistance. Young Capricorns tend to prefer older company and they enjoy pretending to be grown...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a sagittarius baby
- Your Sagittarius Baby..November 22 - December 21 Young Sagittarians are happy and playful. They can be impulsive and will be the kind of child who says 'hello' to everyone, and will be despondent if others don't respond. Your child will be active and adventurous, rarely sitting still, but as a result may pick up more bumps and bruises than other children.A Sagittarian chil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The character traits of a scorpio baby
- Your Scorpio Baby..October 23 - November 21 Young Scorpios have strong personalities. They know what they want and will go out and get it. Very loving and loyal to family and friends, Scorpios can, however, be wary of strangers. Your child may develop a trait of keeping his thoughts secret, but at the same time will be adept at finding out everyone else's secrets. Scorpios can of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The character traits of the typical libran baby
- Your Libra Baby..September 23 - October 22Libras can be really beautiful babies. Personality wise, your Libra baby will not like to be hurried and will hate having to choose between two things. Libra children often seem older than their years and unexpectedly knowledgeable. Libras thrive when treated fairly and will obey rules that are seen to be fair. They treat others well a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a leo baby
- Your Leo Baby..July 23 - August 22Leo children are sunny, friendly personalities who love to be the centre of attention. They love parties and seem to have endless energy. Your young Leo will be more often on the move than still and will love playing games and joining in physical activities. A Leo child will be adventurous and can sometimes be reckless. Leos love parties and w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stem cells taken from a babys cord
- Stem Cells..An increasing number of parents are storing stem cells from their baby's cord. Hopefully these will not be needed, but if your child develops leukaemia or any other disease requiring a bone marrow transplant, stem cells could save his life.What Are Stem Cells? The building blocks of your immune system. They can turn themselves into white blood cells whic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a baby born during the sign of cancer
- Your Cancer Baby..June 21 - July 22A Cancer child can be independent from a young age, often playing alone for hours and inventing invisible playmates. Cancer babies are fascinated by colors and pictures, and they love the different tastes of delicious foods and drinks. Cancer children need to be hugged and loved and they thrive when encouraged. A Cancer baby will change moods...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Babies born during the sign of gemini
- Your Gemini Baby..May 21 - June 20Gemini children are lively youngsters who can seem to be everywhere at once! They can be precocious and are often chatterboxes. Your Gemini baby will love to explore and needs plenty of space to do so. In fact, a Gemini baby may become irritable if cooped up. Geminis are friendly and bright and alert. A young Gemini will enjoy playing with toy...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of a taurus baby
- Your Taurus Baby..April 20 - May 20Taurus babies are usually quiet and calm. They are pleasant characters, sometimes a little shy, and they dislike being the centre of attention but respond well to affection, showing a great deal of affection in return. Although outbursts are rare, a Taurus baby dislikes being opposed and can be stubborn about getting her own way. A young Taur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby names - choosing trendy or traditional
- Lists of baby names are always fun to look at, whether you're seeking a name for your soon-to-be-born baby boy or baby girl, wondering about the popularity of your own first name, or just curious about what baby names are currently hot.What I find particularly interesting is tracking the popularity of baby names over the decades. In looking through U.S. government baby name lists from 1880 ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The personality traits of an aries baby
- Your Aries Baby..21 March - 19 April.A typical Aries has a strong, active body and mind. Aries babies usually walk and talk early, but can be lazy. Attention seekers who like to be in charge, Arians can have a temper when thwarted.Your Aries baby will be generous with toys and have a vivid, practical imagination. With an inexhaustible curiosity, young Arians can achieve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where will you give birth to your baby?
- Where To Give Birth..You have a choice where to have your baby. As long as there were no complications with your pregnancy, you can give birth at home, at a birth centre, or in hospital. You also have the choice of pain relief, no pain relief, a water birth, an active birth, and you may be able to opt for a planned caesarean.Hospital Unless you request otherwise, your d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six ways to save on your baby shower
- It's time to celebrate the baby! As Keepsake Favors' resident baby shower expert, I've learned how to plan a great party without draining your bank account. Here are my top choices for fun, festive baby showers that won't put you in the poor house. Host the Baby Shower at Home Restaurants can run up a hefty bill (unless you ask each guest to pay their own way), and a caterer can al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strange facts about babies and parenting
- Did You Know:Men are officially the best at changing baby! Research shows that the average time taken by a woman to change baby is 2 minutes and 5 seconds, whereas the average man takes 1 minute and 36 seconds! Expert in male and female behaviour Corinne Sweet says 'Changing baby is essentially a mechanical process, men approach it like a pit stop; they want it over as quickly as pos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Babies born with a cleft palate or lip
- As many as one in 700 babies are born with either a cleft palate or cleft lip. Often these can cause a number of related problems including glue ear, crooked teeth and hearing difficulties. The good news is that almost all babies go on to have successful corrective surgery.How Clefts Develop Clefts begin to form at about the 6 weeks gestation and are gaps in the palate, lip or gu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby birthmarks
- As many as one in three babies are born with a birthmark. These are neither painful or harmful, although about one in a hundred will require medical treatment. If the birthmark is hidden from view it is generally not a problem, but if it is on the face or neck parents will often want to do all they can to remove the mark, especially if baby is a girl.Types of Birthmark...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should your baby sleep in your bed?
- Should baby sleep in her own cot or in bed with you? There are arguments on both sides. Advantages: Breastfeeding is easier, you don't have to get out of bed to feed baby. Many mothers say baby sleeps better - if she wakes she is more likely to be comforted by your presence and heartbeat and go back to sleep. You will probably get more sleep. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The best way to give medicine to a baby
- So you carefully fill a spoon with medicine for baby, move it near her mouth and the mouth doesn't open! Maybe it's the smell, but there's no way she is going to open her mouth. Frustrating isn't it. Where can you rest the spoon without spilling the contents! You haven't got a hand free to try to open baby's mouth. There's only one winner in that battle, and it's not you!There's a better wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Baby jaundice
- Around 20% of newborn babies suffer from jaundice. The condition is not normally serious and usually clears up after a week or so.What Are The Symptoms?Baby's skin will develop a yellowish tinge and she will look as though she has a suntan. Black babies will have a yellow tinge to the whites of their eyes.What Causes Baby JaundiceBabies are born with a high level of t...