Besides cuddling that new bundle of joy and trying to contain the amazement of how little sleep you're getting, there's something else that captures our rapt attention. Yes, it's baby poop—the quantity and appearance of which consumes our attention for weeks to come. In fact, babies seem to erupt with an unbelievable variety of products from every possible orifice. Your whole world has suddenly become one big, moist environment. Crib Talk originates in the nursery and grows up with baby to age two. Below, you will find brief intros to each posting.
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Movement and Infants by Rae Pica
Besides the fact that they were built to do so, there are a great many reasons why infants need to move. The truth is, even though their movement capabilities are extremely limited when compared with even those of a toddler, movement experiences may be more important for infants than for children of any other age group. And it's not all about motor development either.
Thanks to new insights in brain research, we now know that early movement experiences are considered essential to the neural stimulation (the "use-it-or-lose-it" principle involved in the keeping or pruning of brain cells) needed for healthy brain development. Read More . . .
Top 10 Items for Successful Breastfeeding by Gary Hendricks
Are you planning to breastfeed your baby but not sure how to start? Perhaps you're already breastfeeding but running into problems. Breastfeeding is well known to be good for baby, so here's a little guide to help you along. I'll list out the most essential items a breastfeeding mother needs. Read More . . .
Creating Good Feng Shui in Baby's Room by Kathryn Weber
Getting ready for a new baby requires a lot of thought and planning from what diapers the baby will wear down to the decoration and arrangement of baby's room. Today's parents want to create a haven for their little one that will help the baby feel comforted and nurtured, as well as stimulated enough so that they thrive. Increasingly, parents are going beyond the traditional coordinated "theme" rooms to ensure baby has a healthy environment by incorporating feng shui. Read More . . .
Five Reasons For Preparing Your Own Baby Food by Nancy Miller
Here are 5 good reasons to start preparing your own baby food, as opposed to buying it in the store.
- It's Healthier and More Nutritious:
Commercial baby foods contain additional fat, salt, sugar, fillers or other ingredients that are completely unnecessary (and often inappropriate) to your baby's diet. These additives are an attempt to add flavor, texture and bulk to poor-quality products. They contribute nothing at all to your baby's health or well-being. By preparing the food yourself, you can be sure that your baby is getting exactly what his/her little body needs—and nothing that it doesn't. Read More . . .
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