According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, what your spouse eats right before and during your pregnancy can affect the health of your growing baby. Even before she starts trying to get pregnant, you should take special care of her health. Make sure she eats healthy meals and snacks and take a multivitamin every day. If you are both unsure about eating … [Read more...] about What to Eat While Pregnant
Archives for November 2006
Read your Baby’s Reflexes
When babies are born, they exhibit certain reflexes. These reflexes are used by a pediatrician to tell if your baby’s central nervous system is functioning properly. Check your baby for the following reflexes: Moro: This is also known as the ‘startle reflex.’ Babies demonstrate this response by throwing out their arms to the side, and then pulling them back in and clenching … [Read more...] about Read your Baby’s Reflexes
Everything You Need to Know As the Parent of a Light Sleeper
A quiet room may prevent your baby from sleeping peacefully at night! During the nine months spent in the womb, babies are constantly surrounded by different sounds. These include the mothers’ heartbeats as well as the sound of blood and other bodily fluids flowing through the body. After birth however, they are exposed to an entirely different world. Gentle music or forms of … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know As the Parent of a Light Sleeper
Cloud b Sleep Sheep
Cloud b Sleep Sheep has four soothing sounds from nature to lull your baby to sleep: Mother's Heartbeat, Spring Showers, Ocean Surf, and Whale Songs. Comes with adjustable volume, on/off controls and a Velcro tab that secures it to the oustside of a crib. … [Read more...] about Cloud b Sleep Sheep
Your Baby can Stand
Your baby is twenty weeks old. And he's just started to discover what his legs are for! Don’t be surprised to see him hoist himself up and stand while holding on to your hands or some piece of furniture. It will still be time before he is actually able to walk or run though; till then he will continue to excerice his legs as best as he can. … [Read more...] about Your Baby can Stand