Care – Baby Care Journals https://babycarejournals.com Nurture. Love. Protect. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:25:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Health Conditions to Watch Out for As Your Child Grows https://babycarejournals.com/health-conditions-watch-child-grows/ Wed, 23 May 2018 14:45:23 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2244 As parents, we do everything we can to help our kids grow up healthy. But the reality is health conditions can occur no matter how much you care for your child. Chromosomal abnormalities that occur in utero can lead to a variety of ailments. Environment, lifestyle choices, and exposure to toxins can also adversely affect […]

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]]> Weather Safety Tips to Keep Your Baby Safe https://babycarejournals.com/weather-safety-tips-to-keep-your-baby-safe/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:25:20 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2186 By Jamell Andrews With the hot days of summer fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about keeping your baby safe and healthy as the temperatures rise. While there is certainly no need to stay inside all summer and miss out on the fun that the season has to offer, there are some precautions you […]

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]]> A Dog Can Be Your Baby’s Best Friend When it comes to Health https://babycarejournals.com/dog-can-babys-best-friend-comes-health/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 21:28:19 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2179 By Jamell Addrews New or expectant moms may worry about having a pet with a new baby in the house, but a recent study on the effects of a furry pet on a baby’s health shows that Fido may just be a baby’s best friend when it comes to health. A new study suggests that […]

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]]> Vitamin D Deficiency in Pregnancy Linked to Autism https://babycarejournals.com/vitamin-d-deficiency-in-pregnancy-linked-to-autism/ Fri, 09 Jun 2017 19:20:14 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2170 By Lisa Pecos The important role of vitamin D in a child’s early years was making headlines just last year after a study linked a lack of the vitamin to an increase in allergies and asthma in children. A new study has found the vitamin plays an important role before a baby is even born […]

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]]> How to Make Vaccinations Easier on Your Baby https://babycarejournals.com/how-to-make-vaccinations-easier-on-your-baby/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:40:16 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2132 By Jamell Andrews Getting shots can be tough on parents and babies, but there are ways that you can comfort your baby during shots and make the entire experience, during and after, easier. Before the Appointment Vaccination appointments can be stressful for a parent, from not knowing what to expect during and after the vaccinations […]

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]]> 6 Things about Newborns That Freak You Out but Don’t Need To https://babycarejournals.com/6-things-about-newborns-that-freak-you-out-but-dont-need-to/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:40:00 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2122 By Lisa Pecos As a new parent, you’re going to see and experience all kinds of things that you never have before, which can be both exciting and a little scary all at once. Chances are you’ll notice every last little thing about your new bundle of joy and some of these things may freak […]

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]]> Texas Baby Was Born Twice https://babycarejournals.com/texas-baby-born-twice/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:20:05 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2116 By Eirian Hallinan A baby in Texas was born or the second time recently, 12 weeks after having had surgery to remove a tumor. The mother, Margaret Boemer, of Plano, Texas, went in for what was supposed to be a routine ultrasound at 16 weeks only to be told that her unborn baby had sacrococcygeal […]

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]]> Postpartum Complications to Look Out For https://babycarejournals.com/postpartum-complications-look/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 18:47:09 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2100 By Jamell Andrews Your body goes through a lot during pregnancy and childbirth, so it’s only natural that you’ll feel some discomfort after giving birth. Feeling sore and fatigued is perfectly normal, but other discomfort may be a sign of postpartum complications. Possible Complications after Pregnancy While most women don’t experience complications after giving birth, […]

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]]> Study Finds Induced Labor No Riskier to Mother and Baby than Natural Labor https://babycarejournals.com/study-finds-induced-labor-no-riskier-mother-baby-natural-labor/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:21:02 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2094 By Jamell Andrews Mothers-to-be generally hope to have a natural birth; giving birth when it’s time rather than having to be induced. From old wives tales to warnings about the risks of induced labor to mother and baby, the idea of an induced labor has been a cause of anxiety for expectant mothers. A recent […]

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]]> Zika Virus and Hearing Loss in Babies https://babycarejournals.com/zika-virus-hearing-loss-babies/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:31:35 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2086 By Lisa Pecos New evidence from a Brazilian study has the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urging parents of infants exposed to Zika virus during pregnancy to undergo hearing testing. The study, published in the CDC’s weekly report on death and disease, showed that approximately 6 percent of the 70 babies studied […]

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]]> Health Benefits of Playing Music for Your Baby https://babycarejournals.com/health-benefits-playing-music-baby/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:32:05 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2078 By Jamell Andrews For years we’ve heard various theories about what music does for babies. We have heard that playing classical music for babies makes them smarter and that music lessons for infants is beneficial. As many different theories and studies as there are, what they all have in common is that music has its […]

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]]> Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Foods? https://babycarejournals.com/baby-ready-solid-foods/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 22:06:32 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2072 By Eirian Hallinan You’ve been noticing that other moms in your baby group have started their babies on solid foods and wonder if you should do the same. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding exclusively for approximately 6 months and then introducing solids gradually. But how gradually should you do this? And how […]

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]]> Baby Poop 101: What’s Normal and What’s Not https://babycarejournals.com/baby-poop-101-whats-normal-whats-not/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:41:38 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2064 By Eirian Hallinan Chances are that on more than one occasion you’ll find yourself asking “is this normal?” when changing your baby’s diaper. Baby poop, though not as pleasant as some of the other surprises you’ll encounter as you settle into parenthood, is something that can send a new parent into a panic when you […]

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]]> Putting Baby to Sleep Early Can Help Prevent Obesity https://babycarejournals.com/putting-baby-sleep-early-can-help-prevent-obesity/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:35:11 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2060 By Lisa Pecos Parents who put their baby to bed early in hopes of getting some much-needed free time are also doing their baby a favor. According to a recent study, babies that get into a good bedtime routine enjoy important health benefits later in life thanks to a lowered risk of obesity. The Study […]

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]]> Teething Symptoms and Remedies https://babycarejournals.com/teething-symptoms-remedies/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:20:34 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2053 By Jamell Andrews As sweet a first milestone as baby’s first tooth may be, teething can be hard on both parents and baby. Some babies make it through teething with next to no symptoms, while others don’t have it quite so easy and experience all of the common signs of teething. Knowing what the signs […]

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]]> Your Body after Pregnancy: What to Expect https://babycarejournals.com/body-pregnancy-expect/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:20:01 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2041 By Eirian Hallinan A larger family and fewer full nights of sleep aren’t the only changes you can expect once you’ve given birth. A woman’s body goes through big changes before the baby is born as well as after. The following are some of the things that you can expect from your body after pregnancy. […]

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]]> Blocked Tear Ducts in Babies and Toddlers https://babycarejournals.com/blocked-tear-ducts-babies-toddlers/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 16:56:05 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2035 By Lisa Pecos Blocked tear ducts are common in babies, with as many as a third of infants being born with a blocked tear duct or underdeveloped tear duct system. Fortunately, over 90 percent of cases clear up before the first birthday and most requite little treatment, if any. How Tears Work Tears are an […]

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]]> 5 Common Baby Skin Issues and How to Treat Them https://babycarejournals.com/5-common-baby-skin-issues-treat/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:34:21 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2024 By Lisa Pecos Skin issues are par for the course when a baby is in his or her first year of life. Our skin is a protective barrier meant to keep bacteria out and it gets better at doing this after the first year of life as the pigment increases and the skin gets thicker. […]

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]]> How to Swaddle Your Baby in 3 Easy Steps https://babycarejournals.com/swaddle-baby-3-easy-steps/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:18:41 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2017 By Vanesa Sallego Swaddling has been found to be an effective way to soothe a fussy or colicky baby, as well as a way to help your baby sleep better. This method for wrapping your baby, which mimics the warmth and comfort they felt in the womb, needs to be done properly in order to […]

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]]> Arsenic in Your Baby’s Rice Cereal and Other Rice Products https://babycarejournals.com/arsenic-babys-rice-cereal-rice-products/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:49:16 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2012 By Lisa Pecos Rice isn’t just a staple in most adult diets, but it’s also a big part of many infant’s diets too, commonly by way of rice cereal, which many parent’s use when introducing their babies to solid foods. Parents may want to look for a better alternative to rice cereal based on mounting […]

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]]> Pacifiers: Good or Bad? https://babycarejournals.com/pacifiers-good-bad/ Mon, 23 May 2016 18:22:03 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2006 By Lisa Pecos Binky, dummy, choo-choo—regardless of what you call a pacifier, parents have long debated whether or not they’re a godsend or a mistake when it comes to a baby’s health. Babies naturally have a strong sucking reflex, which is why many even begin sucking their thumbs and fingers in the womb. Besides sucking […]

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]]> Benefits of an Organic Diet for Expectant Moms https://babycarejournals.com/benefits-organic-diet-expectant-moms/ Tue, 17 May 2016 17:49:19 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1998 By Jamell Andrews When you find out you’re expecting, your priorities shift instantly and from that moment on, your love for your baby takes center stage. This is the time when many women begin thinking more about their health and the things that they can do to ensure that their baby is healthy as can […]

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]]> More Evidence that Early Exposure to Peanuts May Prevent an Allergy https://babycarejournals.com/evidence-early-exposure-peanuts-may-prevent-allergy/ Tue, 10 May 2016 20:33:09 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1990 By Lisa Pecos With food allergies on the rise and peanut allergies in particular affecting approximately 2 percent of U.S. children, it’s natural to be weary of exposing your baby to peanuts. Up until recently, parents were told to not give their babies foods containing peanuts to avoid triggering an allergy. The recommendation was to […]

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]]> Will Your Baby Develop Obesity? https://babycarejournals.com/will-baby-develop-obesity/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 21:57:38 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1980 By Lisa Pecos Who doesn’t love a chubby baby? While round cheeks and soft rolls are often considered cute on a baby, too much weight can increase your baby’s risk of obesity by the time they become toddlers, according to a new study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia… The Study The study published in […]

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]]> 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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]]> Reflexes in Newborns https://babycarejournals.com/reflexes-in-newborns/ Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:09:13 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1877 Reflexes Babies Are Born with Babies come into the world helpless and completely dependent on others to protect them and care for them. That much, we all know. But it turns out that newborns come equipped with a number of instincts — reflexes that will help insure a baby’s survival from the start, even before […]

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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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]]> Opioid Prescriptions and Birth Defects https://babycarejournals.com/opioid-prescriptions-and-birth-defects/ Wed, 20 May 2015 17:54:44 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1833 Many U.S. Women of Child-Bearing Age Use Opioid Painkillers: CDC Warns about Birth Defects A report released earlier this year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that close to one-third of all American women of reproductive age got an opioid painkiller prescription filled each year from 2008 to 2012. This is of […]

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