Dads – Baby Care Journals https://babycarejournals.com Nurture. Love. Protect. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:21:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What Is the APGAR Score? https://babycarejournals.com/what-is-the-apgar-score/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:01:54 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1951 What Does a Newborn’s APGAR Score Mean? The APGAR score (also called “newborn scoring”) is the first test that your newborn baby will ever be given. It is performed in hospitals throughout the world by the doctor, midwife or nurse. It is usually done twice, at 1 minute after birth, then again at 5 minutes. […]

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]]> Newborns Normal Characteristics https://babycarejournals.com/newborns-normal-characteristics/ Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:21:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1868 Newborns’ Characteristics that May Alarm Parents, but Are Normal As new parents, you and your spouse are beside yourselves with joy over your new baby. Everything about your newborn seems magical and thrilling. But some characteristics that are perfectly normal in newborns may perhaps make you wonder if they’re something that’s peculiar to your baby, […]

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]]> Swimming Pool and Water Safety for Children https://babycarejournals.com/swimming-pool-and-water-safety-for-children/ Mon, 13 Jul 2015 21:38:54 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1855 Swimming Pool and Water Safety for Babies and Children Swimming is the most popular summertime activity for children, according to the American Red Cross. But sadly, drowning is the leading cause of death for American children younger than 5. And according to emergency room doctors, children are more likely to drown in a backyard pool […]

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]]> Causes of Infertility https://babycarejournals.com/causes-of-infertility/ Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:23:07 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1840 Plus: Natural Ways to Boost Fertility Increasing numbers of couples are experiencing infertility problems these days, finding that they are unable to conceive, or that the mother is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. Though estimates vary, most fertility experts say that 10 percent or more of all couples in the United States […]

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]]> Pesticide Residue in Produce and Male Fertility https://babycarejournals.com/pesticide-residue-in-produce-and-male-fertility/ Wed, 13 May 2015 22:01:38 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1828 Eating Fruits and Vegetables with More Pesticide Residue Linked to Lowered Fertility: Harvard Study Something for men to take note of: a new Harvard study has found a connection between consumption of fruits and vegetables with high pesticide residue and lower sperm counts, a lower percentage of normal sperm and less ejaculate, compared to men […]

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]]> As Few as Five Alcoholic Drinks a Week Could Harm Male Sperm, Says New Study https://babycarejournals.com/five-alcoholic-drinks-week-harm-male-sperm-says-new-study/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 18:31:17 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1670 More than a hundred studies in recent years have documented the apparent benefit of moderate alcohol consumption to the health of men and women. One to two daily drinks for men, and one for women, are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and the most common type of stroke. Studies have […]

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]]> Carrying a Cell Phone in Pants’ Pocket or on Waist Reduces a Man’s Fertility https://babycarejournals.com/carrying-cell-phone-pants-pocket-waist-reduces-mans-fertility/ Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:28:33 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1599 Yet another study has found that carrying a cellular phone in close proximity to a man’s testicles reduces the sperm’s ability to swim toward the egg, and it decreases the number of sperm that are alive to try to fertilize the egg. Researchers from the University of Exeter in England reviewed findings of 10 studies […]

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]]> E-Cigarette Poisoning in Small Children on the Rise in U.S. https://babycarejournals.com/e-cigarette-poisoning-small-children-rise-u-s/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:35:41 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1545 Many American adults and teens have turned to e-cigarettes in the last few years, as a way to avoid the harmful smoke that conventional cigarettes produce, while still getting the nicotine they want. E-cigarettes are also allowed in some places where people can’t smoke regular cigarettes. But as more e-cigarette liquids, with their nicotine, make […]

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]]> Picking Up and Carrying a Crying Baby Lowers Infant’s Heart Rate Immediately! https://babycarejournals.com/picking-up-and-carrying-a-crying-baby-lowers-infants-heart-rate-immediately/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:09:45 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1247 A study in Japan has shown that a crying baby’s heart rate drops very quickly if the infant is picked up and carried by a familiar caregiver. Just holding the baby won’t do; the infant has to be picked up and carried. Lead researcher and neurobiologist Dr. Kumi Kuroda, of the Riken Brain Science Institute, […]

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]]> Choking Hazards for Infants and How to Prevent Infant Suffocation https://babycarejournals.com/choking-hazards-for-infants-and-how-to-prevent-infant-suffocation/ Thu, 02 May 2013 18:37:17 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1229 Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the leading cause of injury death for infants under 1 year old is suffocation, accounting for three-quarters of all infant injury deaths — thousands every year. Many of these senseless deaths could have been avoided by taking appropriate cautionary measures. Below are objects […]

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]]> Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad: 5 Things You Need to Know https://babycarejournals.com/stay-at-home/ https://babycarejournals.com/stay-at-home/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:01:42 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1016 A growing number of new parents are bucking traditional gender roles by having the mom go out to work while the dad stays home and takes care of the baby. The Hollywood image of stay-at-home dads tends to portray a bumbling oaf who cannot do anything right, feeds the baby soda, and watches sports while […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/stay-at-home/feed/ 1 Making Friends When You Have a Baby https://babycarejournals.com/how-to-meet-people/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:29:03 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1008 There are many reasons why you might want to make friends after you have had a baby. Perhaps you were content with only a few friends before but now feel the need to associate with other new parents. Maybe you find your childless friends have grown distant, or perhaps you have recently moved to a […]

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]]> Dealing with Baby’s Separation Anxiety https://babycarejournals.com/separation-anxiety/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:38:56 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=962 The second half of a baby’s first year is a time of much joy and relief for new parents. The baby becomes more regular in her patterns, she begins to learn how to communicate her needs, and she no longer cries for seemingly no reason. But even though things tend to be relatively smooth in […]

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]]> How Do I Get Myself Prepared For Being A New Mummy? https://babycarejournals.com/new-mom/ Wed, 30 May 2012 22:57:21 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=943 To be as prepared as you can be for starting a family, ask yourself some questions before you decide to try and conceive. Sit down with your partner and ask yourselves the following questions: •    Are you both as committed as each other in becoming parents? •    Are you ready to give up your lie-ins […]

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]]> How Daddy Becomes The Perfect Birthing Partner https://babycarejournals.com/birth-partner/ Wed, 30 May 2012 22:55:28 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=941 For fathers-to-be the preparation for birth and labour can be an anxious time. Many men find it hard to see their loved one in pain and feel helpless as they cannot take the pain away. As a prospective father there is so much you can do to help your partner and be the rock she […]

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]]> Double Dangers of Drug Exposure During Pregnancy https://babycarejournals.com/drugs-and-pregnancy/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:14:13 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=822 Drug abuse is doubly dangerous if you are a pregnant woman as drugs can harm you, compromising your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and they can also directly damage your baby’s prenatal development. As a pregnant woman it is vital you lead a healthy lifestyle by having a well-balanced and nutritional diet, you get […]

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]]> Encouraging Your Toddler to Stay In Bed https://babycarejournals.com/child-sleep/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:22:00 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=814 Once your children are tucked up and asleep in bed it means that Mummy and Daddy get some precious ‘me time’. A successful and well established bedtime routine ensures sleep filled nights for your little ones so that they function well through the day and also you and your partner has time to relax. Your […]

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]]> The Bare Necessities for Newborns & Parents https://babycarejournals.com/checklist-for-baby/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:46:58 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=793 Preparing for your newborn baby arriving can be overwhelming so here is a guide to getting the essential gear required for those first few weeks. The list can seem endless once you think about what you might need; pushchairs, cots, nappies, blankets. Here I will try and cut through the confusion and give you a […]

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]]> What Does It Mean If My Baby Has Tongue-Tie? https://babycarejournals.com/tied-tongue/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:17 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=781 There is a visible string of tissue underneath your baby’s tongue that is attached to the floor of his mouth and is called the frenulum. Babies who have tongue-tie have a frenulum that is too short causing problems with the mobility of their tongue. The medical term for tongue-tie is ankyloglossia. In mild cases babies […]

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]]> Baby Napping: 7 Tips for Optimizing the Little One’s Sleep https://babycarejournals.com/baby-nap-2/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:13:16 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=753 Napping seems like such an ordinary thing, but to parents of young children it is a constant concern and often a source of anxiety. We know that getting the maximum amount of sleep possible is good for a child, yet the child is obviously not aware of this, and many seem to naturally resist being […]

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]]> More Tips to Baby Proof Your Home https://babycarejournals.com/baby-proof-home/ https://babycarejournals.com/baby-proof-home/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:15:21 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=738 Following on from my article about baby-proofing your kitchen and sitting room; here are some more ideas to do the same in your baby’s bedroom or nursery plus the bathroom and some information and preventative measures regarding other hazards around the house. Baby’s Bedroom or Nursery Never use teddies, other cuddly toys or pillows in […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/baby-proof-home/feed/ 1 Communicating With Your Baby in the First Six Months https://babycarejournals.com/how-to-talk-with-baby/ Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:42:07 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=706 By Jamell Andrews During the first six months of a child’s life, parents go through virtually every conceivable emotion, from elation, to frustration, to hope, to terror. But there is one that stands above all the rest: The pure elation you feel when you begin to truly communicate with their little one. During the very […]

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]]> Baby Care Options for Working Mothers https://babycarejournals.com/day-care/ https://babycarejournals.com/day-care/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:37:36 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=688 By Jamell Andrews Many new mothers like the idea of being around to give their babies full-time care, but this is simply not realistic for most modern families. Some parents are able to find jobs that let them work from home, and some families can work out situations where one parent can be home at […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/day-care/feed/ 1 Reading to Baby: When to Start and How to Do it Well https://babycarejournals.com/reading-to-baby-when-to-start-and-how-to-do-it-well/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:03:36 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=645 By Jamell Andrews In the age of television, internet, and ubiquitous gadgets, there is something refreshing about the quiet act of reading a good book. And although childcare experts say reading to a child has little significant effect until he or she is around the six-month mark, it is never too early to get started. […]

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]]> Baby’s First Week: What to Expect https://babycarejournals.com/baby%e2%80%99s-first-week-what-to-expect/ Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:57:10 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=640 By Lisa Pecos For first-time parents, the first week with a new baby is one of the most exciting, nerve-wracking, and thrilling times in your life. After months of planning and preparing for this moment, not to mention imagining and desiring for it to come, the simple act of walking through your front door with […]

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]]> How Does Having a Baby Change Your Life? https://babycarejournals.com/how-does-having-a-baby-change-your-life/ Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:08:29 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=636 For new parents, no two situations are alike. Everyone has their own habits, their own hobbies, and their own experiences. So if you are about to welcome your first child into your life, only you can know how you are going to handle it. Some people have been preparing for years to become parents and […]

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]]> How Do You Prepare For The Arrival Of Twins? https://babycarejournals.com/how-do-you-prepare-for-the-arrival-of-twins/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:51:40 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=621 If you are expecting twins there are of course special preparations that you can make in anticipation of their arrival. A very wise piece of advice is to get lots of rest! This will help nurture a healthier pregnancy and also parents of twins do say that unless you are lucky enough to have a […]

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]]> Getting an Infant to Sleep: Strategies for Parents https://babycarejournals.com/getting-an-infant-to-sleep-strategies-for-parents/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:09:50 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=617 When it comes to getting an infant to sleep, there are many factors that parents have to balance. They have to balance the child’s personality and preferences with the recommendations of doctors and parenting guides-and these two things are seldom perfectly aligned. They have to balance the child’s sleep schedule with their own schedules. They […]

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]]> How Will We Know If Our Newborn Baby Is Ill? https://babycarejournals.com/how-will-we-know-if-our-newborn-baby-is-ill/ Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:17:33 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=605 New parents are often worried that they will not be able to tell if their newborn baby is unwell. There are precautions that you can take to help keep your baby strong and well. Washing your hands after each diaper change and staying away from sickly people is a good idea. If you have decided […]

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]]> Returning to Work after Childbirth https://babycarejournals.com/returning-to-work-after-childbirth/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:44:10 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=595 The question of when to return to work after giving birth weighs heavily on the minds of many pregnant woman. In the United States, the vast majority of women with children of preschool age or younger are part of the work force, and the rate is increasing throughout the world. This can be troublesome in […]

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