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SIDS Campaign Resulting in Many Flat Heads
Back to sleep! The anti-SIDS slogan, which was introduced in 1994, is so ingrained in most moms that they don't give it a second thought when putting their wee ones down for some shut-eye. Though the campaign is credited with preventing 2,000 additional SIDS cases each year for the past 15 years, doctors have determined that one in 40 will develop a flat head.
Simple Outfits For Bringing Baby Home From the Hospital
Bringing home baby is a big deal! 80 percent of lilsugar readers bought their newborns a special ensemble to wear on the special day. While my favorite five must haves included classics, lil conversation pieces and festive patterns — lots of parents tuck a simple set in their hospital bag.
10 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby
Cry baby! Some parents are fortunate to find a remedy to their lil one's crying fits, while others are forced to search for solutions on a daily basis. For every book on the subject, there is a mother with her own ideas.
More Magazines Showcase Belly-Sleeping Babies
Does the "back-to-sleep" campaign only apply to real-life parenting and not the magazines aimed at moms and dads? A study appearing in the September issue of Pediatrics took a look at 28 women's and parenting magazines – from which many mamas learn about new products and techniques – and found that more than one-third of the photos depicting babies showed them in unsafe sleeping positions, while two-thirds showed them in unsafe sleep conditions. The researchers, who looked at photos to determine if the baby was placed on its side or stomach rather than on its back, as well as the presence of bumpers, loose blankets and strings, are nervous that the images will have greater influence over new parents' actions than their doctors' orders.
Test Your Formula-Feeding Knowledge
There's so much talk about the benefits of breastfeeding that society often fails to educate new mamas about the proper way to bottle-feed their tots. Recent studies show that moms are not receiving enough information about the correct and hygienic way to formula-feed their lil ones. Take this quiz and see how much you know about bottle feeding baby.
Lolaloo Stroller Rocker: Ga Ga or Gag
Baby likes to rock, but mama needs to roll? The Lolaloo ($183) is a battery-operated device that attaches directly to a carriage's handlebars to soothe a baby to sleep so mama can be hands-free while her small fry slumbers. Currently only available in Europe, the quiet product can be adjusted to rock at your baby's preferred speed.
Seven Outrageous Items For Attention Getting Infants
In certain circles like Tinseltown, there's been a bit of a baby boom. While lots of folks outfit their bundles of joy in traditional garb, there are quite a few items on the market ranging from the ridiculous to the outrageous that are sure to make an infant the center of attention — for better or worse. Check out our roundup and be forewarned, the products are not for wee wallflowers!
Tips on How to Pick a Car Seat For a Newborn
One of the things at the top of an expectant mom's checklist is to purchase a car seat, but often times she has no idea what to look for in terms of safety and design. Though five star safety ratings are helpful, there are some fairly simple aspects she may also want to take into consideration.
- First and foremost, mom should confirm the seat will function properly in her vehicle.
Did You Dream Feed Your Babe Off to La La Land?
Does pumping your infant full of food right before bed help him sleep longer? Many mamas claim this is true. Whether they follow an on-demand feeding regimen or a more scheduled one, lots opt to rouse their lil ones right before mom and pops are ready to call it a night and stick a bottle or nipple in the babe's mouth for one last feeding.
10 Things New Moms Worry About
Once mama has gotten over the fears of conception and pregnancy, the worry then spills over to newborn life. Moms vex over major and minor details as nobody wants their baby to come into harm's way.
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