Infants And Toddlers

Resolutions for the New Year from a Toddler

by Beth ButlerI realize I am a lot! There is no hiding the fact that us two year olds demand a lot of attention, require a lot of time from anyone within a two hundred yard radius, and create total exhaustion for those caring for us! I try really hard to be good each and every minute, but all of us know that is not in the realm of possibility. I will,... [Read more of this review]

Step By Step Guide To Brain Development In Babies

by Madeleine FitzpatrickThe cells in a baby’s brain begin forming at the end of the third week after conception. In the fifth week, the first synapses (connections) have already begun forming between neurons (brain cells). A week later, these connections make the fetus’ very first movements possible, as he flexes his entire body. At 8 weeks... [Read more of this review]

Baby Walking: Those First Magical Steps

by Madeleine FitzpatrickThere is no greater sight than that of your baby walking for the first time. It makes your heart jump with joy as well as fear. Joy at seeing those first tentative steps unfold before your very eyes; fear that your baby may fall and hurt herself. As parents, we expect our children to walk; yet often, when it happens, it takes... [Read more of this review]

How To Help Your Baby Achieve Their Full Intelligence Potential

by Madeleine FitzpatrickDon’t underestimate baby intelligence. The brain of a newborn baby has some 200 billion cells, each primed to form connections with the cells around it. Stimulating the neurons of the brain is the key to their survival. In other words, just like the muscles of the body, the brain works by the principle of “use it... [Read more of this review]

Hazards in Baby’s Nursery - 4 Things to Keep Out of Your Baby’s Nursery

by Debbie DavisYou’ve created a beautiful space in the nursery for your baby, gathered all the essentials and cleaned from ceiling to floor. Your baby’s nursery is safe right? Not necessarily. Here are 4 products that should be avoided because they create a hazard in the nursery. You’ll be surprised to learn what they are. Plastic... [Read more of this review]

Is Baby Crawling An Essential Skill?

by Madeleine FitzpatrickMost babies crawl in some manner or other before they begin to walk. While the majority of babies crawl on all fours, others do the army crawl, propel themselves around on their bottom, or even crawl backwards. And then there are those who do not crawl at all - instead, their first forays at mobility are on two legs. There is... [Read more of this review]

A Baby’s First Pair Of Shoes

by Victor EpandFrom the time your baby was born you have thought your little one was busy after learning how to crawl, but learning to walk opens up a whole new territory for them, which is freedom! Those little feet will be pattering all over the place, and you will be the one who will be needing new running shoes just to keep up them. While most pediatricians... [Read more of this review]

Is Feeding Your Baby Taking Too Much Time?

by Pinky McKay It can feel reassuring to have specific instructions about when to feed your baby, especially when everything about caring for a baby is new and uncertain to you. However, when you are expected to time how many minutes you breastfeed, watch the hours between feeds or count how many feeds your baby has in a day, with the ultimate goal... [Read more of this review]

What Is This Thing Called A Baby Monitor

by Jimmy WoodallA Baby monitor is an electronic device that allow the parent/s or guardian to check an infant even though they are not in the same room or place inside the house. These are usually consist of a monitor and receiver/s. It basically captures the sound or image of the baby and sends it to the receivers. Other monitors have the capability... [Read more of this review]