Baby & Postpartum
Preventing Infant Death: New Guidelines
There is no more endearing a sight than a peacefully sleeping baby! But many parents worry about their baby's health and in particular the worst case scenario: infant death. New comprehensive guidelines from The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) give parents advice on reduce the risk. ... read more »
Losing Baby Fat Quickly After Delivery
During pregnancy, the female body stores fat for later use. This is natural and in place in order to ensure there is enough fat on the female body to maintain lactation after the baby is born.
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Frenotomy Frenulotomy and Frenectomy
A frenotomy which is also known as a frenectomy, frenulectomy, or frenulotomy is the removal of a frenulum, a small fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
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When Can We Take the Newborn Baby Outside the House?
It is not true that the baby must stay home for 2-4 weeks or longer after birth. No matter how often someone has told you that you cannot take the baby outside the house for many weeks after delivery, it's not true. As long as your baby is healthy, going outside and getting some light or fresh air can be great. Not only for the baby, but also for mom and dad. ... read more »
What is a Circumcision?
A circumcision is the surgical removal of a male baby's foreskin. This is surgery done on many babies around the world shortly after birth and before discharge from the hospital.
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How To Care For Your Baby's Circumcised Penis
Information on how to care for your baby's circumcised penis.
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Organisms responsible for early and late neonatal sepsis
There are different organisms reponsible for early and late neonatal sepsis.
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Newborn Evaluation Right After Birth
Most babies are examined right after birth and within about 24 hours after delivery to maked sure that they are born without any major problems.
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Childcare and Babysitters
Even though you really want to be with your child, that is not always
possible, and you need to find childcare and babysitters to help you
with taking care of your baby and child.
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Baby's Sleep
How to make it easier for your baby to sleep.
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How to Find Good Childcare
There are multiple avenues to take when researching childcare, including
in-home care, out-of-home care and day care businesses. Before making
the final decision, take a look at the pros and cons of each and
research the quality of the childcare provided.
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Childcare: Where Do I Find a Nanny?
Finding a nanny to care for your child in the home can be a stressful adventure. The screening process, if undertaken personally, can take months with interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
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Childcare: Where to Find a Babysitter
Even the most dedicated parents will eventually come to terms with the fact that adults need a little rest and relaxation time without kids. How do these parents find the babysitter they have on speed dial?
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Childcare: Babysitting 101
When the time comes to allow a babysitter to take care of your children, even for a small period, finding just the right babysitter does not have to be a stressful event. Babysitters are generally younger and less expensive than a nanny.
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Nanny and Babysitter and Childcare Interview Questions
Finding childcare is an extremely important task that most households
will have to face. It may seem daunting, but if you approach the search
correctly, you should be able to find someone great. Use this page to guide you in interviewing your candidates.
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Childcare: How to Be a Nanny
At the heart of becoming a nanny is experience, but experience is gained with employment; if you need to start from the bottom, you can begin with a good education, CPR and first aid certification, and the desire to be a part of a child's life.
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinopathy of prematurity, called ROP in the medical community,
affects premature infants and newborns. The disease can be mild or
severe. When first diagnosed in the 1940s, the condition was called
retrolental fibroplasia.
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Childcare: How to Find a Good Nanny
Two of the best tools of preparation are honesty and planning. Honesty
helps you lay out the precise elements you are looking for in a nanny
and planning keeps you on track for your end goal even if you cannot
find the perfect nanny right away.
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Childcare: How to be a Babysitter
Babysitting used to be a profession reserved for teens who wanted to
earn extra cash by watching children of friends and family members for
date nights, business meetings or any special occasion that required
both parents to be out of the home at the same time.
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Childcare: Nanny 101
Childcare is an extremely sensitive and important topic for manyparents, especially in households where both parents work. Whenreturning to work after baby, there are three options for childcare 'personal day care, commercial day care, or nanny
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Childcare: How to Be a Teenage Babysitter
Many young girls have already started thinking about working as a babysitter by the time they reach their 13th birthday. Even boys are starting to jump on the earning train by offering sitting services to families (especially those with male children).
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Childcare: How to Interview a Babysitter
Finding the right babysitter for your child can be a difficult task
for many parents. The idea of giving another person the sole
responsibility of caring for your child is a huge decision, but
sometimes parents want/need time out and there is simply no one else.
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Childcare: What is a Babysitter?
Babysitters are there to provide temporary care for children, typically
in the afternoon or evening, when parents need to step out and step back
into those adult shoes.
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Childcare: How to Find a Good Babysitter
There are hundreds of reasons why you need a babysitter on speed dial, but finding just the right babysitter can be a difficult process.
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Baby Talk Improves Baby's Brain Power
Scientists are trying to figure out how speech and language development happens and they are increasingly finding that it’s all about baby talk. Baby talk improves brain power even before birth.
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Singing Better Than Baby Talk for Irritable Infants
It seems babies remain calm and content longer when they hear adults singing rather than speaking baby talk to them.
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Surprising Reason Why Babies’ Noses Are So Stuffy
A runny nose and stuffed-up head signal a cold in almost everybody but newborns are different. Unexpected symptoms such as a stuffy nose with no discharge can be mystifying.
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Baby Proofing Your Home
Watching your baby takes her first steps can be the thrill of a lifetime. Baby proofing the house is important as those first steps are the harbinger of big changes in both of your lives.
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Preventing SIDS: What Latest Research Shows
While the condition is still not well understood, much research has been conducted in recent years in an effort to understand the causes and possible prevention of this heartbreaking illness. Below is a discussion of some of the latest findings.
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Ways To Make Doctor Visits More Effective
This list involves things parents can do before and during face-to-face time with a pediatrician that will help the doctor make a speedy, accurate diagnosis and get the child feeling better quickly.
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Childcare: What is a Nanny?
In today's culture, a nanny is hired to provide child and home carethat varies widely from one assignment to the next. Some nannies live in the home with parents, while others report to work each day on aregular schedule just as they would any other job.
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Circumcision: Pros And Cons
Having a baby boy requires you to make that additional decision of whether to circumcise your baby or not. What are the benefits of circumcision? Is it medically necessary?
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How to Bathe Your Baby Safely2
Bathing a baby is an important activity and one that allows a baby and its parent(s) to spend time together and bond. However it also requires a lot of precautions.
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