Real experiences by a Mom
Baby-bottle tooth decay is caused by bacterial infection. Bacteria multiply in the mouth if exposed longer time to sugars resulting from breaking down of carbohydrates in liquids, such as milk and fruit juice. The bacteria, while feeding on the sugar, produce an acid that de-mineralizes and causes tooth decay. If not prevented, the problem could […]
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by admin
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Taking proper care of toddler teeth and training them to form a sense of good oral habits are important health issues for parents. They should form a habit brushing twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and regular visits to the dentist. Regular visit to the dentist is important from age […]
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by admin
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Babies are born with primary teeth hidden inside their gums. These teeth begin to erupt about six months after birth. The teething time and number of teeth depends on their physical construction, and varies from kids to kids. Two bottom front teeth commonly appear first followed by four front teeth on the top. Normally […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by admin
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Parents love to hear the sounds of their baby in the mother’s womb. Listening devices enable parents to spend fond moments with the baby at close quarters, thereby helping them to develop a lasting bond.
Websites such as Ebaymaternity.co.uk provide a variety of such devices, such as heart monitors, that help parents to listen to […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by admin
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Giving regular bath to babies and toddlers is essential to keep them clean and healthy. It is also a part of parental love and special care for the kids, giving them a chance to become closer to each other. However, giving a bath to babies and toddlers is often difficult because they are fidgety and […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by admin
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The question ‘What is in a name?’ may not be so funny when applied to real life situations. Names actually matter in the real world. That is why parents spend days on end anxiously searching for names that are best suitable for their little ones. This is because babies are mostly going to be known […]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by admin
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Toddlers and babies wake up at night, often at regular intervals, and their moms use various routine to get them back to sleep. One such routine is to breastfeed them until they fall asleep. This is a good method to use if the baby is really awake. However, it has been found that mothers often […]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by admin
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Sibling rivalry among children is a common occurrence at every home and it is quite a natural thing. Through the rivalry, kids learn important life skills such as problem resolution, empathy and sharing. However, it should be within a limit, free from violence and exasperation. Although parents are unlikely to eliminate rivalry among their kids, […]
Posted on May 18th, 2008 by admin
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Mrs. and Mr. Roberts were determined to breastfeed their first baby as long as possible from the outset. They had read up on everything there was to know about proper child rearing. They learned that breastfeeding is the best nourishment for babies, and wanted to follow it to the letter.
However, once the baby – a […]
Posted on May 18th, 2008 by admin
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A number of studies have been conducted on the environmental impact of different types of diapers. Among them, the largest and most objective study so far was the one conducted by the UK Environment Agency, which looks after matters related to environmental protection in England and Wales.
The study compared various types of diapers for their […]
Posted on May 17th, 2008 by admin
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