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Gift Ideas To Thank NICU Nurses
Published October 11, 2011 | 
If you had a newborn who required special care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, chances are the nurses there became very important to you. You may have become close to a few of them who gave your infant extra attention. Now that your baby is on her way home, be sure to send a gift of appreciation to the nurses. How can you thank someone who meant so much to you and your family?
Here are some ideas on how you can say thank you for their kindness:
Flowers: Flowers are always a nice gift for anyone, but especially so for workers who may not always receive thanks for serving the public. Choose a free-standing bouquet over fresh-cut flowers that will require a vase. Make sure you address the card to the whole staff if there are too many people 
What To Do If Baby Has Acid Reflux Symptoms
Published September 9, 2010 | 
If your baby is spitting up often (going through countless baby bibs and baby blankets) and if they wake frequently during the night, you may want to find out more about acid reflux in infants. It is thought that nearly one quarter of all infants experience signs of acid reflux at one time or another, but you should definitely consult a qualified pediatrician if baby has any abdominal pain or reflux symptoms. Only a medical professional can diagnose and treat acid reflux in your baby. There are, however, some facts that will help you learn more about the often frustrating condition.
Your baby won’t sleep through the night even though he’s clean and well-fed. Does he start screaming after feedings? Does he make wet burps and have sour
How to Swaddle Baby
Published August 17, 2010 | 
As a new parent, you are going to have lots of questions. You’re going to wonder how other parents make everything look so easy. One of the areas you or your husband may find yourself clueless about is just how the nurses at the hospital have the little ones wrapped up so nicely in their baby blankets. It’s called swaddling. And rest assured, other parents had to learn how to do it too.
No one’s born knowing how to swaddle a baby. It’s actually a tradition that’s gotten passed down from ancient cultures. Grandmothers have been teaching new mothers how to wrap up their babies for security and warmth for ages. Picture a baby in a papoose on her mother’s back and you get the idea. Swaddling is simply wrapping your baby up in
Necessities for New Babies
Published April 21, 2008 |
When I moved into my first apartment I remember feeling so overwhelmed because I was running out to the store to get important things for my new living space at least once a day. All the little things that your parents had that you took for granted like shower curtain liners, pots and pans, toasters, spatulas, whisks, condiments, clothes hamper, etc. I always needed one little thing to finish what I was doing and it was hard. I can only imagine what it will be like trying to buy what I need for a new baby and avoid running to the store for a small but important forgotten item.
I have often thought that while apartment shopping it would have been nice to have a checklist of things needed. It also would have been nice to know what I wouldn’t
Teething and Bonding Dolls
Published April 18, 2008 |
The first moments after the birth of your baby are wonderful for bonding with your newborn. Newborn infants are very alert during this first hour and are instinctively looking for food. Studies have been done where an infant is placed on Mother’s stomach immediately after birth. They then make their own way to the breast for their first meal.
Although much of the bonding process is instinctive and will happen naturally, it does not always happen immediately. When I was pregnant with my first child, I never felt that close bond I had heard about while I was carrying my daughter. It wasn’t until after she was born, and I got to hold her and kiss her that the bond began to form.
One thing is for sure, once the bond is
