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Child Proofing Your Kitchen-5 Easy Steps

Your kitchen can be a very dangerous place for your child if it isn't properly baby proofed. Here are some important tips you should follow to prevent kitchen accidents.

1. Use outlet plugs. This is must. These handy little plastic covers plug right into your wall sockets. It's important to get the best possible plugs available since those little fingers can get quite good at pulling out the cheap ones.

2. Lock cabinet doors - I couldn't live without the latches that keep drawers and cupboard doors closed. They're easy to get into for adults, but impossible for little hands to open.

3. Keep cleaning supplies away. Even if you use latches on your cupboard doors, it's better to be safe than sorry and keep your cleaning products out of your child's reach. I keep mine in the cupboard above the sink.

4. Use oven and fridge latches. It's amazing how easily your little one can open the fridge and oven doors. Without me knowing it, my daughter had snuck into the fridge and taken an entire carton of eggs out, then broke them all over the basement. I've had a latch on my fridge ever since!

5. Common sense. Regularly sweet and mop your kitchen floors, and keep the counters clear of things like sharp knives or heavy appliances that can be pulled off.

I've used quite a few different child proofing products, and I've found that Safety 1st is one of the best and least expensive

How to Chose a Daycare Provider

Once you've made the decision to return to work after your baby has been born, it's time to start searching for a daycare center. This can be an emotional time for you, and sometimes overwhelming especially if there are numerous daycare centers to choose from.

Here are a few tips you can use to help you choose a daycare provider that's right for you and your child:
The first step is to get a list of daycare centers in your area. Check your local yellow pages, online, or get some recommendations from other parents.
Find out of there are any openings available for you to enroll your child.
Are there any age restrictions?
Write down the locations and hours of operation for each daycare center on your list.
What is the cost to enroll your child?
How many other children are currently attending and what are their ages?
Are healthy meals and snacks supplied by the daycare center?


Once you've narrowed your search down to a few daycare centers, it's time to ask some important questions to ensure that you're choosing the right daycare for your child. Here are some questions to keep in mind when visiting or speaking with each daycare center.
Is it clean and safe for your child?
What is the ratio of caregivers to children?
Are the children at the daycare actively engaged in activities and do they seem happy and well taken care of?
Are there plenty of educational toys and activities for the children?
Are the caregivers warm and friendly? How do they interact with the children?
Ask the daycare administrator for some background information on the staff, especially regarding licenses or degrees.
Ensure that the daycare staff have received the proper training and have good credentials and experience.
Are there safety exits in case of a fire or other emergency?

When Should Your Baby start Drinking Juice

Many moms like to think that as soon as their baby
turns 6 months of age, they should start giving
them juice. But this couldn't be further from the
truth. In fact, juice is not necessary for an infant.

Here's why:
Because of the sugars in juice, it can cause diarrhea.
Too much juice can cause a child to be overweight or obese.
Juice contains sugars and acids that can cause tooth decay.
Giving your baby too much juice can hinder growth and development, and can cause malnutrition and anemia due to lack of nutrients like proteins and complex carbohydrates.
If you are still breastfeeding, juice can cause your baby to nurse less.


Although juice contains Vitamin C and other nutrients, you don't want to give them too much. It should never be considered a supplement. If you must give your baby juice, consider these guidelines.
Choose juices that are 100% juice and not fruit medleys or cocktails. Check the nutritional labels to make sure.
Wait until your baby is at least 6 months old. But even then, babies at this age still do not require it.
Dilute juice by at least half and half with water. Most grocery stores have a baby aisle with juice specially diluted for babies. These juices also contain more Vitamin C than regular juices, but are also more expensive.
Never give your baby juice from a bottle. And never give them juice from a cup to suck on all day. This can cause tooth decay.
Don't give your baby juice at bedtime.
Babies shouldn't have more than 150ml (one half cup) of juice a day.
Instead of giving fruits in liquid form, try giving them real fruit!
If your baby is thirsty, give them water instead. If your baby doesn't like water, try flavoring the water with a little bit of juice.
If you start feeding your baby water from the beginning, they won't naturally prefer juice instead of water

When should your baby wear shoes?

There is actually a bit of controversy about this
question. Some pediatricians recommend that your
baby not wear shoes until at least 15 months of age.
Others feel that a child should start to wear shoes
as soon as they're walking.

Why should your baby wear shoes?

You have to consider where your baby is walking. If they are cruising around your own home, then there is usually no need for shoes. But what about outdoors? Obviously you wouldn't want your child running around barefoot on cement or in the dirt. Babies should be wearing a firm shoe in this case to prevent injuries (and dirty socks).

Shoes are also protection from sunburn, cold weather, scratches and bumps. Plus they are just way too darn cute! Just make sure that when your baby has the opportunity to go barefoot, take their shoes off. And don't keep shoes on for too long at a time.

What kind of shoes should your baby wear?

If you do purchase outdoor shoes for your baby, make sure they fit properly. Their tiny toes should not be cramped. Also, make sure they are flexible enough that their feet can still wiggle in them.

After hearing so many moms raving about
I decided to check them out for myself. I absolutely love them. They are SO ADORABLE!

These little shoes are the closest thing to your baby going barefoot, but with the protection they need from cold floors or rough surfaces outside. They also provide better grip on smooth surfaces, like a kitchen floor. They're also great because they're the only shoe I've found that actually stays on my baby's feet.

Whatever you decide to do, make sure it's for the best interest of your child. Don't make them wear shoes all the time for the sake of looking cute. Barefoot is best at home, and when they are outdoors, make sure they have a soft sole for the most natural fit.

I find that Robeez are really hard to find in the store (and the selection sucks) but Amazon has a large selection. These make really great baby gifts as well if you know anyone who is having a baby soon.

Bathing your newborn

Baby's First Baths

Your baby's first bath can be a special moment for
you. It could also be scary. Newborns are so tiny
and slippery, it's hard to hold on to them while they
squirm, especially when they're wet and soapy. You
may also have plenty of questions about your baby's
first baths, like where do you wash them? Do you
put them in a tub, or do you give them a sponge
bath? How do you clean their umbilical cord area?
How warm should the water be? What things do you need to have on hand while bathing your baby?

First of all, deciding to give your baby a tub bath or sponge bath while their umbilical cord is still attached is ultimately up to you. Some hospitals suggest sponge baths, while others say it is perfectly fine to give them a tub bath. If you're unsure, ask your baby's doctor to see what she recommends.

Sponge baths

You may decide to sponge bathe your baby until the umbilical cord falls off. Make sure you bathe your baby in a warm room without any drafts. Have a soft washcloth and a pail of lukewarm water ready. Also have some towels or blankets handy to cover the areas of your baby that aren't being washed.

Tub baths

It can be awkward to bath your baby in a big tub, so many parents use the sink or a plastic tub to bath their baby for the first few months. I chose to bath my baby in the tub after I purchased a Baby Bath Seat. You should never, ever leave your baby alone in the tub, even with the bath seat. If your baby is left in less than an inch of water, he can still drown.

Bathing Your Baby

Have everything ready before you put your baby in the tub. Soap, lotion, washclothes, toys, towels and a clean diaper and change of clothes should be within reach while bathing your baby.

Fill the tub or sink with about 2-3 inches of lukewarm water. To be on the safe side, you can test the water temperature with a thermometer. It should be about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. You can get a bath seat with temperature strip built in.

Some babies love being bathed, others not so much. If your baby fusses at bath time, ease him slowly into the water feet first. Once in the water, keep a wet washcloth on his stomach so he doesn't get cold, and regularly pour more bath water on his tummy to keep him warm.

Before you get any soap in the bath water, wash baby's face with a washcloth. Use one corner for one eye, and another corner for the other eye. For the rest of his body, use a mild soap. Make sure to get in the creases of his neck, armpits and genital area. His hair can be washed with a mild soap as well. Don't forget to wash behind his ears.

Before lifting your baby out of the tub, make sure you have a good grip on him. Their soft skin is especially slippery when it's wet and soapy. Dry him off with a soft towel and apply a little baby lotion if you like. Now get a diaper on as soon as possible before he gets pee everywhere.

Protecting your baby from the sun

If your baby is six months or younger, you'll need to
protect them from direct sunlight at all times. If
they're older than six months, they can handle a litte
more sun, but you still need to be very careful as
they sunburn a lot faster than adults.

Protecting your baby from the sun will prevent
sunburn as well as long-term damage such as
premature wrinkles, aging, and more serious effects like melanoma.

As long as you follow these guidelines, you can still venture out into the sun with your baby and enjoy the good weather:
Talk to your doctor about using a sunscreen on your baby. They should be able to recommend one that's safe, but be sure to test it on a small area of baby's skin before applying it all over.
t's best not to be out under the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun's rays can be most damaging.
Find a cool, shady spot so your baby is never in direct sunlight. If there isn't one, an umbrella should work find. Wide brimmed hats will keep the sun off their head and face if you're walking in the sunshine.
Protect your baby's eyes with a cute pair of little sunglasses with UV protection. They're safe as well as adorable if you can manage to keep them on their face long enough.

Dealing with a screaming toddler

Don't retaliate - Sometimes you may want to scream right back at your child, but believe me, this doesn't work. In the end, it turns out to be a competition to see who is louder and the outcome is nothing but some sore throats and maybe a few tears.

Distraction - A better bet is to use distraction as your weapon against a screaming child. For example, if your child spots some candy in the grocery store and starts screaming, try pointing out some healthy snack options instead. Or you can try playing a game like "Eye Spy". This works well in my case, although a lot of times I have to try a few different things before I'm successful. For my little guy who is almost 2, I point things out that are new to him and get him to repeat what I'm saying. I say it with as much enthusiasm as possible so that he gets excited too.

Prepare - Planning ahead is a great idea when you have errands to run. I always have snacks in my purse along with a sippy cup. If it's going to be a long day, I'll also throw in a few toys. I try and keep separate toys just for our outings so that they're always interested in them because they're special.

Schedule - Before you head out, make sure your toddler is well-rested. A good time to go out is right after nap time or right after she wakes up in the morning. You'll also want to make sure she's got a full stomach. Toddlers can get pretty cranky when they start to get hungry.

Get them involved - Involving the kids as much as possible is also a great way to avoid screaming. My daughter loves to press the "OK" button on the ATM machine when I run to the bank. She also loves to help pick out grocery items. This keeps her mind occupied on the task at hand, and not on something else that she can't have.

Choose family friendly places - If you're planning on eating at a restaurant with your toddler, opt for the more family friendly places rather than a quiet or more formal setting. I always choose one particular restaurant in town when I take my kids out. It's always packed and noisy. That way, if my kids start screaming it won't be as noticeable. I also order a "baby plate" as soon as we sit so the kids can eat right away.

Indoor voice - Something as simple as asking your toddler to use their indoor voice may just do the trick. I'm always surprised at how well it works. I learned that from watching Barney! That funny purple dragon or whatever he is sure comes in handy sometimes. Or is he a dinosaur? I can never remember.

Stay calm - Keeping your voice and your tone quiet and gentle will help set a good example for your child. As much as you might want to raise your voice, maintaining a neutral tone will keep from making the situation worse. This can be extremely hard to achieve, but it's worth it in the end. It will also take a lot of practice, but I'm sure that by the time your toddler has grown up you will have plenty of it!

Bail - If you're out in public and nothing you're trying seems to be working, it might be best to just leave with your toddler, even if it means leaving a grocery cart full of food in the middle of aisle 12.

Acknowledge, but don't give in - If your child is screaming because they're upset about something, acknowledge their feelings and help them work through it. If they're screaming because they want something they can't have, don't give in just to have some peace and quiet. That's only going to make things worse in the long run.

One thing to remember is that this stage will pass. It may be hard to think about that when you're in the middle of a crowded place and you feel like everyone is staring at you because your child is screaming at the top of their lungs. Chances are however, that none of those people will remember you the next day. What matters is your family, and how you deal with them at difficult times. Don't sacrifice an opportunity to encourage good behavior for the sake of a few strangers' opinions.

Dealing with your baby Tantrums

The terrible twos… Even the most dignified parent has been left red-faced and wanting to be swallowed into the ground while their toddler is having a public meltdown. Tantrums at home can be just as frustrating, so here are a few easy ideas for stopping them or preventing them altogether:

Don't Let Them Get Over Tired - Don't let your toddler become too tired. Set a regular nap routine and try to stick to it, and make sure he goes to bed at a reasonable time and gets enough sleep during the night. Tiredness is often the first reason for a tantrum.

Keep Sugar Levels Stable - Don't let your toddler's blood sugar levels dip too low. This will make him irritable and tired, the tantrum will soon follow. Make sure he has plenty of small nutritious snacks throughout the day to provide him with a steady source of energy to avoid blood sugar dips.

Give Them Time - Allow enough time for activities like getting dressed, brushing their hair and getting in and out of the car. Your toddler will want to do a lot of these things on his own and rushing him is a sure way to start a tantrum. Give him a little extra time and let him try to be independent by allowing him to do certain things for himself.

Distractions - Many times a toddler's screams and shouts can be stopped short by distracting them with something else. Offer to read them a book, color with them, or watch a video. They'll soon forget what they were screaming about.

Put it Away - Is there a certain item that always causes your toddler to have a tantrum? A food that's only for after dinner or an item he shouldn't have. Then put it where he can't see it. Out of sight, out of mind, is a great way of avoiding tantrums.

Don't Give In - It may be tempting to give in to tantrums just to avoid a confrontation, but you'll only encourage more similar behavior in the future. Don't confuse your toddler by being inconsistent. Once he realizes he won't get his way, he'll stop playing the tantrum game.

Ignore It - This is easier said than done and of course it depends where your child is having his tantrum. If you're in the middle of the supermarket you can't just walk away or ignore your child especially if they're grabbing or breaking things. In this instance it may be best to gently pick up your child and take him outside or to an area away from people and noise. Give him a few minutes to calm down and a big hug.

If your child is having a tantrum in a safe place like at home, then it's best to walk away until he calms down. Make sure he can't hurt himself or anything or anyone else and just walk away. Once he's finished give him a hug and talk about what he's feeling.

Give Him a Hug - Many times your child just needs to be held and needs you to help him control his emotions. If he's in the middle of a tantrum try gently hugging him and just hold him. A lot of the times this will completely diffuse the tantrum. Be sensitive to his reactions and if you see your hug is only making him more upset then give him a little space instead or try a different approach.

If you're planning on venturing out to a restaurant with your toddler, here are a few dining out tips to remember that will help prevent tantrums from happening in the first place.

Calming a fussy baby

As cute and loveable as they are, babies can be
extremely difficult to deal with when they're fussy,
especially if you're by yourself and there is nobody
around to help you.

The first thing you should know are some reasons
why babies cry. If you can identify the source of
your baby's discomfort, then you'll be more able to
come up with a solution to calm them down.

Why do babies cry?
They are too warm or too cold
They're hungry
They have a dirty diaper
They're tired or restless
They have allergies
They have an illness (cough, cold, flu, etc.)
They want comfort from being held or pacifying
Breastfed babies can have a reaction to mom eating certain foods

Here are some suggestions you can try to help calm your fussy baby.

Music - Play a calming lullaby cd for your baby.

Wind Chimes - Hang some wind chimes in your house and let your baby play with them.

Infant Massage - This method is becoming more and more popular. Massaging your baby is proven to help calm him and create a new bonding experience.

Fart - No, not you! Get your baby to pass gas. A common cause of fussiness is a gassy tummy. Try bending their legs to help ease their stomach pains.

White Noise - A fan or static on a radio can create a soothing sound for babies because it mimics the sounds of the womb.

Nursing - If you breastfeed your baby, this can be one of the best ways of calming her down.

Hold your baby - Despite what many people say, you won't spoil your baby by holding him. By comforting him when he needs you, you are building trust.

Get some air - If your baby is a little older, he may enjoy going outside for a walk in the stroller. Many interesting things are waiting to be seen outdoors.

Put on a video - Baby Einstein is great for bored babies. They love the music and colors. This is a great opportunity for you to sit with your baby and help them learn by pointing out objects and naming them as they see them.

Swaddle - Most newborns like to be swaddled because it makes them feel like they are back in your tummy.

Dance - Turn on some tunes and dance with your baby. This can also be a great bonding experience.

Sleep - Lay down with your baby and see if they fall asleep. They may just want to rest but want to stay close to you.

Mirror - Sit your baby in front of an unbreakable mirror. Babies love to see their own reflection.

Time out - Take your baby to a quiet place. Their fussiness could be caused by overstimulation. They may just need some time to settle down.

Swing - Buy a baby swing or sit in your own garden swing. The rocking motion mimics the motion of being inside the womb and is great for calming baby.

Drive - Many parents resort to taking their baby for a car ride. Be sure not to use this method too much as your baby may start to depend on it for going to sleep.

Your voice - Try holding your baby to your chest and talk to her or someone else. The sound of your calm voice can be soothing to your fussy baby.

If all else fails, gently put your baby in the crib and close the door. Go to a quiet room and take a few deep breaths. If you're alone, ask a neighbor or a close family member or friend to come over and help you out

Does your baby hate the bath?

Sometimes, for no apparent reason, your toddler may decide she hates having baths. Even if you don't know why she is afraid, it's best to keep her out of the tub for now. Forcing her to stay in the tub will only make the problem worse.

First of all, make sure your toddler doesn't have any cuts or rashes that could be irritated by the water. If there isn't anything obvious, there might have been an experience from last bathtime that was scary for her.

Did she slip in the tub? Did she get soap in their eyes? Did she swallow some water? Maybe there is no 'real' reason for her fears. Sometimes toddlers (and even adults) develop fears for no apparent reason.

How do I get my toddler to bath again?

There are a few things you can do to gradually ease your toddler back into the tub. This is a common phase, and one that usually does not last long.

Some parents start by giving their toddler a sponge bath each time. This can be done on a towel, in the sink, or beside the sink. Then after she is used to that, try sitting her in the sink with some water in it. If this is comfortable for her, you can gradually reintroduce her to the tub.

Try to make bath time really fun to distract her. Bring lots of colorful toys to the tub or sink, or try blowing bubbles. You might need two people at first, one to play and one to wash. By the time your toddler is done being washed, she may not have even noticed that she was in the water.

My daughter suddently became afraid of the tub a few weeks ago. The last bath I gave her, she was her usually cheery self. She played with her toys and splashed in the water.

The next time I put her in the tub, she cried hysterically and wouldn't calm down. She refused to even stand in the tub. I was forced to take her out without washing her.

Instead of putting her in the tub alone the next time, I sat in the tub with her. She was hesitant at first, but she didn't cry. She sat in my lap for awhile and played, then she worked up the courage to sit on her own while she splashed in the water. Now, bath time is just like it used to be. (Check out what I've discovered that makes bath time even more fun!)

Accept the fear

Don't ignore your toddler's fears. If they are genuinely afraid of bath time, don't increase their fears by forcing them to bath anyway. You will only instill the fear, and you will jeopardize the trust they have in you.


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Is your baby watching to much tv?

Did you know that at least one third of households have their TV turned on all the time. This I can understand. But would you believe that one in four children under the age of 2 have a TV in their bedroom?
Parents and pediatricians are now questioning how much TV is too much. Is it affecting toddlers' attention spans? Is it causing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? New studies are saying that it is a factor. The more TV your toddler watches, the greater their risk of developing attention difficulties. Too much of the tube is also a factor in childhood obesity.

Here's some more food for thought. If your toddler watches TV all day, when do they have a chance to use their own imagination? Where have the days gone when going outside to play was the solution for boredom?

When I was a kid, my grandmother would make me go outside and play. If it was cold outside, I would dress up really warm. You wouldn't dare tell her you were bored, or she would give you chores to do. So, I would stay outside for hours. I had to use my imagination and find ways to cure my boredom. I would make snow forts, slide down the hills on a sled and play with the animals.

Today, most parents are turning to TV to keep their kids entertained. And why wouldn't they? With shows like Barney, Arthur, and The Doodlebops, you could easily keep your child glued to the TV all day long.

Here's the kicker. An average 3-year old should be physically active for about an hour a day. But studies have shown that they are only active for 20 minutes. And we wonder why so many kids are becoming obese!Cutting down TV time

There are plenty of ways to reduce the amount of TV your kids watch. There are also lots of things to do instead of being a couch potato.
One reason your child might be watching more TV is because they like the music. Instead of turning on the TV for them, put on a CD.
Don't eat in front of the TV. Make mealtime a time for family to sit together and talk.
Try offering rewards to your toddler for not watching TV.
Distract your toddler with other things, like toys or puzzles. Don't leave the TV running in the background.
Go outside and let your child explore. Going for walks will introduce your toddler to new things, but letting them walk instead of staying in the stroller will also help increase their physical activity.
Reading books is a very important part of your toddler's life. It encourages and enhances their imagination. It's also fundamental for their language development.
Make sure you discuss your "TV rules" with family members and any other caregivers.

Here's another reason to turn off the TV. Not only will you have a more active toddler, you might improve your own relationship with your partner by interacting and communicating more. This is beneficial for both you and the kids by showing a good example.

You don't have to take your kid back to the stone ages, but keeping their day filled with a variety of activities is important for their growth and development. They will thank you when they're oldeR.

Is your baby experiencing teething discomfort?

Some of the symptoms of teething, the gum is red and swollen. You may be able to feel the tooth through the gum. The cheeks may be red as the child drools more than usual in baby teething. Symptoms of teething do not include fever, vomiting or diarrhea.

Problems that occur with teething in babies
A child's teeth usually begin to grow at about six months. They are usually complete before the child is three. During the baby teething period, the teeth erupt and the gums are usually red and swollen. Several children suffer terribly with infant teething, while others take it in stride or barely seem to notice it at all. It's a general rule that infant teething usually begins as the first tooth pushes its way through the gums as it forms a tiny, pale bump.

Your baby will endure baby teething for most of the second year as you prepare for molars, which may be a difficult experience. The molars customarily cause discomfort during baby tee thing than other teeth. How the teeth grow is usually the same in every child. The first to grow are usually the lower front teeth, followed by the upper front teeth. There are two teeth in each of these sections. Upper incisors grow next to baby teething, and then the lower incisors follow. The first u pper molars come in and then the first lower molars appear. As the upper canines erupt next, each side, they are followed by lower canines. The second molars come first in the lower jaw, as they appear afterward in the upper jaw.

If you touch these swollen, red gums, it's custom to feel a hard lump underneath them. With these teething symptoms, your baby will salivate and dribble profusely as he or she chews objects. The baby will often have difficulty sleeping and be constantly irritable and often clingy. Painful eating is normal with teething symptoms.
Measures to calm the baby and hygienic measures to prevent dental decay
There are a host of home-tested remedies for teething irrita bility. One treatment known and recommended by pediatricians is teething tablets. This is rarely for nutrition benefits. But it helps to get relief that occurs with pressure against the baby's gums. This is enhanced when the teething tablet applies pressure against the baby's gums. This is enhanced when the teething tablet is numbing and cold. In modern times, the plastic crib teething rail provides a wholesome chew for the baby. It's advisable for teething babies to chew on anything such as teething tablets, a chilled carrot or crib teething rail.

Dental Care options available for teething
Although the child's teeth will fall out during the early to mid school years, to be replaced later with permanent teeth, there are several reasons to take good care of them from young. Teething babies will need these primary teeth for biting as well as chewing for later years. Bad teeth are an impediment to nutrition. Healthy teeth are extremely vital for the development of normal appearance and speec h. These are important to self-confidence of a child.

The first teeth can be wiped with a clean damp washcloth, gauze pad or brushed with a soft and tiny infant toothbrush moistened with warm water. This is good for the teething babies after their meals and before bedtime. It is important to be gentle as baby teeth are delicate and soft. No toothpaste is necessary for teeth of the baby, although a dab can make it more interesting at times. Finally wipe the tongue because it's known to harbor germs.

In the recent years, the primary teeth are not crucial because the adult teeth would come and replace them eventually. Today we are more knowledgeable and educated as we. Moreover, if the primary teeth with teething babies are lost due to decay, then this may spread to the bone underneath. This may erode any support that's needed by the adult teeth.

Measures to calm the baby and hygienic measures to prevent dental decay
A teething baby usually stays up a few nights at one time. It' s imperative for the parent to immediately be present when the baby cries which can keep him or her. Parent should be aware to resist the temptation to go to the teething baby, and let the child settle back down on his or her own. Some pediatricians even suggest patting the teething baby for at most, two minutes.

In some cases, a pediatrician may prescribe the dose of baby acetaminophen before the teething baby goes to sleep. However, it's important to assure that the baby's waking up at night is not due to an ear infection, which gets worse at night. Pain medication can often mask it.

To find out further information about your baby showing symptoms of teething, contact your child's pediatrician or you may also search on the Internet.

Brains damage caused by shaking your baby

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) usually occur from shaking or hitting the head of an infant or small child. The signs of shaken baby syndrome for a small child include retinal hemorrhage, fractures or soft tissue injuries and subdural hematoma. SBS occurs when an abuser violently shakes an infant to create whiplash that causes blindness, seizures, learning, physical disabilities and death. SBS usually goes together with smacking of the infant against a hard object, and in several cases, it is known as the shaken impact syndrome.

Reasons for people to shake the child
Several parents shake their child to calm the infant when he is crying. Unfortunately, caregivers are not always aware that they are not responsible for the baby crying. The media is giving plenty of attention to this diagnosis and it has made parents to realize the crucial damage done to children by violent shaking.
The Effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome

Several anatomical factors cause infants to be susceptible to shaking from brain damage. This is known as shaken baby syndrome causes. Another sign of shaken baby syndrome would be when their heads are larger and weigh more than adults' heads. Their neck muscles are weak and unable to prevent violent m otions. The children's brains are softer and more susceptible to shaken baby syndrome causes and diffuse axonal injury, which includes the respiratory axons.

Counseling to avoid SBS
So many shaken-baby cases arise from caregivers perturbed by the incessant crying of a baby. In New York and Arizona, there are programs that seek to educate parents about crying in newborns, how to relax a fickle infant and how to remain calm themselves when the infant struggles to be consoled. The biggest emphasis is on the implications of shaking a baby.
Child-Care Providers, Legal Implications and Educators
One of the most common dilemmas in childhood head trauma defense cases is that theories on non-accidental head trauma or mistaken shaken baby syndrome have been based on weak scientific information. During a two-sided argument in the shaken baby syndrome controversy, the pediatricians and child abuse experts, who taught that babies never suffer from neurological damage without force from a 2-3 story fall or a 35 mph automobile accident, debated. On the other end of the debate, neuropathologists, ophthalmologists and forensic pathologists say some children suffer these injuries from accidental traumas, short falls or systemic disorders. Some experts call this mistaken shaken baby syndrome.

In Shaken Baby Syndrome laws, there are 1500 reported cases of SBS were, and the numbers grow annually.

There are several frightening shaken baby syndrome statistics:
One out of four shaken babies die. Several studies estimate that 15% of children's deaths are due to battering or shaking.
Of the thousands of SBS victims who survive death, serious injury follows. The victims' average age is six months.
More than 60% of the victims of SBS are male.
80% of the perpetrators of SBS are male.
During the last few years, it was taught that DTP injection might stimulate the pathology seen in. This is in spite of the proof that it has not appeared in a leg itimate medical article. In the annals of shaken baby syndrome laws, the DTP defense was raised without much avail in the criminal prosecution of Malcolm Scoon, an anesthesiologist convicted of manslaughter for the death of his five-year-old daughter, Mariah. She showed all the signs and symptoms of SBS. Dr. Scoon claimed that his daughter died from an infection caused by a vaccination received one week prior to death. The jury rejected this claim as the case is pending on appeal.

The shaken baby syndrome controversy continues whether more children suffer abuse by violent shaking or if an underlying illness exists.

Here are 5 erroneous assumptions regarding the theory of false shaken baby syndrome and curre nt diagnosis of non-accidental trauma:
Subdural Hematomas and Retinal hemorrhages are caused by shaking. This includes the absence of other injuries.
Short distance falls are not able to kill infants or toddlers.
Chronic Subdural Hematomas cannot recur with bleeding through smaller degrees of trauma.
Every case of Subdural Hematomas will be symptomatic.
Retinal Hemorrhages occurs in cases of non-accidental trauma.
Shaken baby syndrome statistics continue to be compiled

Vegetable Custard Recipe

Your baby will love this easy creamy vegetable custard. The custards may be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 teapoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon whole wheat or enriched flour
1/4 cup hot milk
1 Tablespoon nonfat dry milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup cooked, mashed vegetables

Preparation:
For Babies 6-12 months:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 custard cups.

Melt butter in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add hot milk and nonfat dry milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir a small amount of hot sauce into egg in small size bowl, then mix egg into rest of sauce. Add mashed vegetables.

Pour mixture into custard cups. Place the cups in a pan of hot water that comes up to level of mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.

Yield: 2 to 4 servings

Tiny Tot Turkey (Baby Food) Recipe

Turkey, vegetables, and rice make a one dish meal for your toddler. This baby food meal comes together quickly in the microwave. Depending on the age of your child, you may wish to pulse or puree the mixture in a food processor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups water
Dab of butter
1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 to 2 ounces ground turkey meat

Preparation:
For 8-12 month-olds:
Heat water and butter in microwave at 100 percent for 2 minutes in a 4-cup bowl. Add rice and carrots to hot water. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent for 3 minutes. Stir and let rest 10 minutes, covered. Stir and cook, uncovered, 3 minutes more at 100 percent. (Rice should be almost tender. If it looks dry, add a tablespoon of water. )

Add ground turkey and distribute evenly throughout rice. Cover and cook at 100 percent for 2 minutes more. Let rest, covered, 5 minutes, until cool enough to eat and to allow for complete cooking of rice.

Variations:
Add peas or chopped green beans, fresh or frozen, at the same time turkey is added. Allow an additional 1 to 2 minutes resting time to cook vegetables before serving baby food.

Yield: 3 cups

Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups

Sweet Potato and Carrot Pie Without the Crust Recipe

Pureed sweet potatoes, carrots, raisins, and yogurt are cooked in the microwave for a meal your baby is sure to love. The dish is completely cooked in the microwave. Use a microplane to make quick work of grating the carrots.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
1 carrot, finely grated
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
1 Tablespoon raisins (optional)
Grated nutmeg (optional)

Preparation:
For 8-12 month-olds or omit raisins for younger children:

In microwave oven, cook sweet potato at 100 percent for 5 minutes, or longer if it is very big. Prick the skin before cooking. Carefully remove the meat of the potato, and place in a bowl.

Mix in the carrot and yogurt, then the egg; blend until smooth. Add the raisins and nutmeg sprinkle, if you are using them. If the mixture appears dry, add another tablespoon yogurt.

Cook at 100 percent, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir, cook 1-1/2 minutes more. Let rest 2 to 3 minutes. This tastes best if served as soon as it cools. Serve with a dollop of cold yogurt.

Yield: 2 cups

Sesame Crackers (Baby Food) Recipe

These sesame seed crackers are a tasty snack designed for babies, but adults will also like them.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds (make sure they are not rancid)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water (approximate)

Preparation:
For Babies 8-12 Months:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Stir flours, sesame seeds, and salt together in medium-size bowl. Add oil and blend well. Add only enough water to make it easy to roll - the consistency of pie dough.

Roll dough to 1/8-inch thick and cut into shapes or sticks. Bake on ungreased baking sheet until crisp.

Store in tightly covered container up to 1 week.

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen crackers

Mini Meat Loaf (Baby Food) Recipe

This is a terrific recipe for picky vegetable eaters because vegetables are cooked right into the meat loaf. Designed for babies 12 months and older.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients:

4 ounces ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 cup any assorted fresh vegetables, grated or chopped very fine (carrots, green beans, peas, mushrooms)
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs or crushed cereal such as unsweetened flake cereal (corn or wheat flakes are good)
Catsup (optional)

Preparation:
For Babies 12 months and older:
Mix ground beef or ground turkey with grated vegetables, egg, and bread crumbs with your hands until they are well combined. (Add enough bread crumbs so that the loaf will hold its shape.) Shape into a 2-inch-thick meat loaf (decorate with a strip of catsup, if desired).

Microwave at 100 percent, covered, for 3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes

Basic Meat Stew Baby Food Recipe

It's very easy to make your own homemade baby food. You may use beef, pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey. If you use poultry, you can reduce the meat cooking time by half. The beef stew is pureed in a food processor. May be frozen, if desired. This recipe is designed for babies 6-12 months of age.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons fat or oil
1-1/2 pounds boneless stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup flour
3 cups liquid (water, vegetable or fruit juice)
4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut up
5 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut up
1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas (or any other green vegetable)
Preparation:
For Babies 6-12 months:
Heat fat in a large-size heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Coat the meat in the flour and brown in the fat. Add the liquid and cover tightly. Simmer over medium heat for 1-1/2 hours.

Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add frozen peas, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Purée stew in food processor to a smooth consistency.

Store in refrigerator up to 2 days; freeze 2-3 months.

Variation: Any vegetable can be substituted and 1/2 cup of uncooked rice may be substituted for the potatoes.

Yield: 4-5 cups of purée or 20-25 food cubes.

Baby Chicken Dinner (Baby Food) Recipe

Chicken, rice, carrots, and green beans are combined in this babyfood recipe. You will need a food processor or heavy-duty blender and use your own judgement as to the amount of processing for your child's baby food. Freeze in individual portions.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 chicken breast
1/4 cup rice
3 whole carrots
1/4 pound green beans

Preparation:

For Babies 6-12 months:

In a covered pot, and using no salt or spices, combine water, chicken breast, and rice. Simmer 20 minutes and add carrots and green beans. Simmer an additional 10 minutes.

Blend or process the meat with enough of the cooking broth to make it moist. Mash the carrots and then the beans.

Store separately in individual servings in the freezer sealed in plastic sandwich bags, or in a plastic ice-cube tray, which must be bagged and tied. Defrost a meal at breakfast, so it is ready to heat for lunch.

As your child gets a few months older and can chew better, you can grate these ingredients instead of blending them and you can use your leftovers, too.

Homemade Pureed Baby Food Recipe

Control what goes into your baby's food by making homemade baby food in your own kitchen. It is easier than you might think.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours,
Ingredients:
Fruits
Vegetables
Meats

Preparation:

Baked Apples
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., then wash and core apples. Wrap each apple in a square of aluminum foil, and seal tightly. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, testing with a fork for desired softness. Remove foil, skin, and core. Mash apples. Count on two to three apples to produce 1 cup of mashed apple. You can use the same method for pears, which will reach the desired softness within 15 to 30 minutes.

Pureed Meats
Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes. Trim off all fat. Add 1 cup of stock (either meat or vegetable) to 1 cup of meat. Simmer until meat is tender - 45 minutes to an hour. Drain stock, reserving the liquid. When you puree, use l/2 cup of cooking liquid for each cup of meat. Freeze extra portions immediately.

Pureed Legumes
Carefully rinse and pick over 1 cup of any legume. Soak in water overnight or bring to a boil for 2 minutes, cover, and then allow to sit for 2 hours. Drain off the soaking water or the cooking water, then add 3 cups fresh water and bring beans to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until beans are tender (anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your choice of legume). Skim the surface often as beans are simmering. Puree with 3/4 cup milk. Freeze unused portions immediately.

Sweet Potatoes
Scrub sweet potatoes and bake at 450 degrees F. for 40 to 50 minutes, testing with a fork for desired softness. Allow to cool. Peel, then mash with a fork, adding vegetable cooking juices, milk, or a bit of apple juice. Acorn squash can be substituted for sweet potato.

Vegetable Purees
Cut vegetables into small pieces and steam them in a vegetable steamer over 1 or 2 inches of water in a tightly-covered pot. Use this water as a thinner when pureeing vegetables. The approximate ratio of vegetables to liquid is 2 cups of fresh vegetables to between 1/3 to 1/2 cup of liquid. Place steamed vegetables and a little of the steaming water in a food processor or baby-food grinder and puree to a soft consistency. To add flavor and protein, try adding an equal amount of baked or steamed potato to the steamed vegetables and puree together. Thin mixture with milk to desired consistency. Freeze unused portions immediately.

Combination Dinner
Place 1 cup cooked meat, 2/3 cup cooked vegetables, 1/3 cup cooked white or brown rice, and 1 cup stock in a blender or food processor. Puree, and freeze leftover portions immediately. Yield should be approximately 3 cups.

Avoiding Cow's Milk

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no cow's milk before 12 months old for a variety of reasons. It can cause anemia, tummy upset, eczema, allergies, and there is some evidence that it can even cause diabetes. Once is probably fine -- even a few times -- but it's not a good ongoing plan.

At 4 to 6 months of age, kids can still get all the nutrition they need from breast milk or formula. The solids are mostly for the experience of learning to eat. For kids who are getting 32 ounces a day of formula to drink, using water in the cereal can be fine, as an alternative.

Health Update: 3 Ways to Help Your Baby Love Fruits & Veggies

A new study reveals some smart tricks to make the transition to solid foods smoother.

Boost Your Own Veggie Intake
When peaches were first introduced, breastfed babies ate more of them than non-breastfeed babies -- if their moms ate lots of peaches while nursing too. "We know flavors from a mom's diet are transmitted to her baby through breast milk," says study author Julie A. Mennella, PhD, a biopsychologist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia.

The lesson: When you eat plenty of produce while pregnant and breastfeeding, your baby's palate is naturally predisposed to like those foods too. A friendly reminder: You should aim for three cups of vegetables and two cups of fruits a day (though most adults fall way short of these recommendations). The best way to get all that in? Eat some with every meal or snack. For example: A glass of OJ and a cup of berries in breakfast cereal, baby carrots as a midmorning snack, an apple or banana with peanut butter in the afternoon, and a large salad with dinner every night is about what you need to stay healthy -- and get your baby off to a good start too.

Q+A: Is My Breastfed Baby Vitamin D Deficient?

Q. I've breastfed my baby since birth. Will this cause him to be deficient in vitamin D?

A. Human milk doesn't contain much vitamin D. Besides hurting calcium absorption and thus bone development, a deficiency can also cause irritability, slow growth, and delayed motor-skill development, says Laura Jana, MD, coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn. Babies are born with stores of D, which diminish over time. So if you're breastfeeding, give your baby liquid supplements of 400 IU per day, starting after birth and continuing until adolescence. (Babies on formula don't need supplements until they're getting less than 32 ounces of formula daily.)

Originally published in the December 2008 issue of American Baby magazine.

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First Year Feeding Guide

Before my first child, Nicolas, was born, the prospect of feeding him inspired some of my most blissful daydreams. What could be easier, more natural, more satisfying, than nourishing a child with milk from my own breasts? Plenty, as it turned out. Nick had trouble latching on, but he refused the bottle - leaving me with a nasty case of sore nipples.

In time, we both improved our skills. And I learned another lesson: The only predictable thing about feeding an infant is its unpredictability. Still, all children follow roughly the same path as they develop from suckling newborns into chomping toddlers. Below, you'll find a road map. (Time frames and food quantities are approximate; it's best to follow your baby's lead.) When the going gets bumpy, remember: Despite the spitting up and spaghetti spills, every child eventually learns to eat on his or her own.

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