Preemies
The Pitfalls and Dangers of Common Vaccines
In the 1980s, the U.S. government decided to change the Mandatory Childhood Vaccine Schedule by intensely increasing the number of vaccines an infant and toddler should receive before the age of three. Back then, no one fully understood the implications of this until autism cases began springing up in large numbers.
Checking Babysitter References: Approaches, Questions, and Answers
Even if you're considering a babysitter who is applying for her first sitting job, you should ask each candidate for references before you turn over your house keys and precious little handfuls.
Breastfeeding the Premature Baby
Many hospital routines make it difficult for mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. When the baby is born prematurely, mothers may have even more difficulty with breastfeeding, and this is unfortunate because premature babies need breastmilk and breastfeeding even more than healthy full term babies. Read "Breastfeeding the Premature Baby" to learn more.
Breastfeeding the Premature Baby
Too often mothers have preventable problems with breastfeeding. Many hospital routines make it difficult for mothers and babies to breastfeed successfully. When the baby is born prematurely, mothers may have even more difficulty with breastfeeding, and this is unfortunate because premature babies need breastmilk and breastfeeding even more than healthy full term babies.
Coping With Separation From Your Baby
Being discharged without your baby may feel like the most devastating separation. Even if you knew you were likely to deliver prematurely, you probably didn't envision leaving the hospital with empty arms. Read "Coping With Separation From Your Baby" to learn more.
How to Hire a Babysitter Online
Hiring a babysitter used to be such a simple process: plan a night out, call the neighborhood girl to come over, pay her a few dollars an hour and enjoy your evening. These days it isn't so easy. Check out these helpful tips!
Childcare Definitions
Do you need a babysitter or a mother’s helper? How is an au pair different from a nanny? What does a doula even do anyway? If you’ve ever been confused about your child care choices, use this handy list to help sort through the definitions.
Pros and Cons of Family Members as Sitters
If you're a parent who lives near close relatives, chances are that you'll turn to those family members to a little free babysitting every now and again. Hey, why not? It's reliable, safe, loving and more than affordable or is it?
What to Ask in a Sitter Interview
For many parents, the thought of finding a babysitter or nanny can be terrifying. Get the scoop on how to interview a sitter or nanny with this helpful checklist!
Kangaroo Care
Kangaroo care is a form of skin-to-skin contact between a parent and their preterm baby. The baby, wearing only a diaper, is held in an upright position against the parent's bare chest. The baby is held this way for 20 minutes to four hours a day. Read "What Is Kangaroo Care?" to learn more.
Difficult Decision-Making in the NICU
What you are going through is so painful, and all your reactions, thoughts, and emotions are not crazy, but a natural part of the grief you are feeling over this terrible situation. You share much emotional common ground with other preemie parents whose babies are in critical condition.
Childcare Definitions
Do you need a babysitter or a mother’s helper? How is an au pair different from a nanny? What does a doula even do anyway? If you’ve ever been confused about your child care choices, use this handy list to help sort through the definitions.
Tips for Breastfeeding Teen Moms
Are there any special consideration that a teen should be aware of while breastfeeding. I am 17 and my baby is due in January. I'm worried about is nutrition, and nursing while going to school...What Is Kangaroo Care?
Kangaroo care is a form of skin-to-skin contact between a parent and their preterm baby. The baby, wearing only a diaper, is held in an upright position against the parent's bare chest. The baby is held this way for 20 minutes to four hours a day. This is called Kangaroo Care because it is similar to the way a baby kangaroo is snuggled against its mother. Discover more and get started making the most of your time with your preemie today.
Co-Sleeping (Making It Work and Making It Safe)
The family bed, co-sleeping, shared sleep -- no matter what you call it, it means that your baby sleeps with you, or very close to you. The family bed is becoming more and more common (or perhaps it's always been common but more people are now talking about it.) There are as many different styles of family beds as there are families! Here are a few of the typical sleeping arrangements
Caring for Your Premature Infant
Babies born before the 37th week of gestation are born prematurely. Premature newborns are sometimes given the nickname, "preemies." Mothers who have their baby prematurely are often scared and nervous. Below is a brief description of what to expect when it comes to the care for your newborn preemie.
How to Hire a Babysitter Online
Hiring a babysitter used to be such a simple process: plan a night out, call the neighborhood girl to come over, pay her a few dollars an hour and enjoy your evening. These days it isn't so easy. Check out these helpful tips!
Choosing a Baby Carrier
Most parents find a baby carrier to be invaluable during the first year of their baby's life. There are many types and styles to choose from. The different types of baby carriers fall into three main categories: slings, front packs and backpacks. Elizabeth helps you decide which is best for you and your baby.
Care of your baby while in NICU
The NICU can be a nerve-racking place for mom, dad and baby, with bright lights, beeping monitors and a busy staff. The staff works hard to provide a comfortable and healthy surrounding for your baby, The lights are often times dimmed and babies' isolettes are sometimes covered to decrease the light and noise to help promote that surrounding.
The staff of the NICU does many things to help your baby such as:
- Take your baby's temperature, blood pressure, heart and breathing rate.
- Check your baby's IV and give medications.
Nighttime Parenting: Helping Baby Sleep
Babies younger than four months old have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your newborn baby's developing sleep patterns, and will help you develop reasonable expectations when it comes to your baby and sleep.
- A Recipe for Sanity: The Working Mother's Survival Guide
- Apnea and Bradycardia of Prematurity
- Baby Bargains: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Save Big Bucks on Baby Gear
- Baby's Blood Type
- Breastfeeding the Premature Baby
- Breastfeeding the Premature Baby
- Breastfeeding Tips
- Bringing Your Baby Home from the Neonatal ICU
- Can I Nurse my Premature Baby?
- Care of your baby while in NICU
- Caring for Your Premature Infant
- Checking Babysitter References: Approaches, Questions, and Answers
- Childcare Definitions
- Choosing a Baby Carrier
- Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby
- Co-Sleeping (Making It Work and Making It Safe)
- Common Premature Birth Complications
- Coping With Separation From Your Baby
- Coping With Separation From Your Baby
- Could Our Dog Be Jealous of the Baby?
