We’ve all seen the horror reports on the news; hidden cameras blowing a babysitter’s cover, exposing their evil deeds and witnessing the appalling treatment dealt out to youngsters. It needn’t be that way. As a parent, it is your responsibility to be vigilant about whom you choose to care for your child when you’re not there.
Archive for February, 2006
Tips For Clipping Baby’s Fingernails
Time for baby’s manicure. Fortunately, it’s not going to include nail polish or it would be all over the floor in no time. For some babies, the sight of fingernail clippers sends them into a panic, perhaps because it might have hurt the first time. But it needn’t be so. There are several things you can do to avoid any trauma.
What Is The Moro Reflex?
Babies are, by most accounts, cute and cuddly creatures that seem simple to please: feed, clothe and shelter them, allow them sleep and that’s all there is to it. Not so! Even as newborns, babies are very complex and finely tuned individuals who, thanks to nature, come with their own set of gadgetry and no real instruction manual to speak of.
One of the more interesting observations in a newborn is the way they seem to be scared of falling for no apparent reason. It seems there is no justification for a baby to have such a fear, especially considering that they’ve likely not experienced falling in the first place. But Mother Nature equips human beings with an amazing set of reflexes designed to protect us from all manner of possibilities.
What Are The Signs Of A Baby Teething?
It’s often easy to miss the signs of teething. You may simply think your baby is having ‘an off day’ and is grizzly and grumbly for no apparent reason. This is especially true with first babies as new Moms don’t always know what to look for or expect.
Your baby’s teeth develop in the gums before they are even born. During her early months, whitish spots with a pearl like appearance may show on the gums. These are not teeth, are quite harmless and will vanish.
Unique Baby Gifts
It’s difficult trying to come up with unique baby gifts. Short of frankincense and mhyrr, how can you really make an impression? Easy! Just by looking around and by being a little creative.
