Products – Baby Care Journals https://babycarejournals.com Nurture. Love. Protect. Tue, 23 May 2017 18:09:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Safety In The Cradle https://babycarejournals.com/safety-in-the-cradle/ Tue, 23 May 2017 18:09:10 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=2163 By Jamell Andrews We think of a baby’s cradle as the safest place on earth, after mommy’s arms. But sadly, many babies encounter very real danger in the crib, and these hazards prove fatal far too often. Fortunately, these hazards can be avoided with some good planning. Safety in the home can feel overwhelming for […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Safe, Nutritious, Home-Made First Foods for Baby https://babycarejournals.com/safe-nutritious-home-made-first-foods-for-baby/ Tue, 05 May 2015 16:39:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1820 Great, Healthy Home-Made Foods to Start Your Baby on Solids The recent news report about a small piece of glass having been found in a jar of Beech-Nut baby food is enough to send chills down a new mom’s spine. What if you want to be sure about the quality control in the food you’ll […]

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]]> Are Antidepressants in Pregnancy Safe? https://babycarejournals.com/antidepressants-pregnancy-safe/ Mon, 26 Jan 2015 18:27:46 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1773 Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Autism and Other Problems for Baby, According to Many Studies We hope that if you are expecting a baby, you are brimming with joy and anticipation. But we know that in every life, there is sorrow, and maybe circumstances have you feeling glum and you’re thinking about taking […]

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]]> Parents Install Newborns’ Car Seats Wrong! https://babycarejournals.com/parents-install-newborns-car-seats-wrong/ Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:59:53 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1690 Many Parents Position Newborns Wrong or Install Baby Car Seat Incorrectly for Baby’s First Ride Home from Hospital Some parents may not think about it, but one of the things expecting parents ought to do before their little one is born, is to learn the proper techniques for placing the newborn in the car safety […]

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]]> More Parents Are Refusing Vitamin K Shots for Their Newborns Amid Fears of Reactions https://babycarejournals.com/parents-refusing-vitamin-k-shots-newborns-amid-fears-reactions/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:14:56 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1676 A recent study from the University of Calgary has found that increasing numbers of parents are refusing to consent to their newborns receiving a shot of vitamin K at birth, due to fears about possible reactions to the high single dose of the vitamin, as well as the other ingredients that come with it. Vitamin […]

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]]> Phthalates Were Removed from Babies’ Toys in U.S., but Infants Still Get Them in Excess from Foods https://babycarejournals.com/phthalates-removed-babies-toys-u-s-infants-still-get-excess-foods/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:42:08 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1611 A study has found that babies are getting twice the amount of harmful phthalates in their diets that the Environmental Protection Agency considers to be safe. Phthalates are man-made chemicals used to make plastics softer and more flexible; they can be found in storage containers, water bottles, electronics, vinyl curtains and floors, plastic toys and […]

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]]> Study Finds Link Between Pesticides and Autism, Developmental Delays https://babycarejournals.com/study-finds-link-pesticides-autism-developmental-delays/ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:50:03 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1607 Researchers at the University of California, Davis, MIND Institute have found that exposure to certain synthetic pesticides is linked to a higher risk of autism and developmental delays in children whose mothers were exposed to the pesticides while pregnant. The study team found that the risk for autism increased from 60 to 200 percent, depending […]

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]]> Is BPA More Dangerous During Pregnancy? And Where Does the BPA Controversy Stand Now? https://babycarejournals.com/bpa-dangerous-pregnancy-bpa-controversy-stand-now/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:18:48 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1512 The controversy over Bisphenol A, or BPA, continues, as heated as it was in 2008, when reports about possible health consequences to humans from long-term exposure followed reviews of many scientific studies. What Is BPA? BPA is a solid, colorless chemical used to make many kinds of plastics, and to make the sealant or liner […]

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]]> Is Your Child’s Backpack Too Heavy? https://babycarejournals.com/is-your-childs-backpack-too-heavy/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:36:27 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1148 Lower back pain is the second most common reason why people visit doctors. In the United States, as many as 80 percent of adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, with lower back pain being the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. And according to the […]

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]]> 3 Reasons to Buy Green Baby Toys https://babycarejournals.com/3-reasons-to-buy-green-baby-toys/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:56:02 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1128 American consumers are increasingly being informed of the dangers of toxic chemicals often found in plastics, including baby bottles, as well as chemicals that contaminate the foods we eat, such as synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. These chemicals are also found in many baby toys. Plastics used to make toys can sometimes contain phthalates — synthetic […]

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]]> The Dangers of Hidden Chemicals in Skincare and Grooming Products for Babies https://babycarejournals.com/chemicals-in-skincare-and-grooming-products-for-babies/ https://babycarejournals.com/chemicals-in-skincare-and-grooming-products-for-babies/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:52:26 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1102 Though things often appear not to improve fast enough, concerned citizens and scientists in the industrialized countries of our planet are gradually compelling governing bodies to take concrete steps to curb the toxic chemicals all around us, be they in our foods, the soil, the air, or the water. But interestingly, the area of cosmetics […]

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]]> https://babycarejournals.com/chemicals-in-skincare-and-grooming-products-for-babies/feed/ 1 Baby Showers — Where Do You Shop for a Gift? https://babycarejournals.com/baby-showers-where-do-you-shop-for-a-gift/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:19:17 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=1022 Colic Calm homeopathic gripe water wants to know–where do you shop for baby showers? And what influences your decision on what kind of gift to buy? These, plus other similar questions are found in a brief survey–take it and let us know! Click here to start! As a thank you, you’ll receive 20% off your […]

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]]> Ideas For Top Baby Toys https://babycarejournals.com/baby-toys/ Tue, 22 May 2012 03:38:16 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=929 From about six months of age your baby will be on the move! He will be seeking stimulation wherever he goes. From around ten months old he will be getting himself around the room by means of rolling, crawling, shuffling or cruising. At twelve months he may be able to stand or may have even […]

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]]> The Next Three Months: Baby Milestones in Months 4-6 https://babycarejournals.com/baby-milestones/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:36:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=830 The first three months of a baby’s life are often referred to as the “fourth trimester” because the baby is still intensely dependent, has only rudimentary communication abilities, and does not seem fully engaged with the surrounding world. All of this comes to an end in the next three months, which is when babies really […]

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]]> Do I Have Infectious or Non-Infectious Mastitis? https://babycarejournals.com/mastitis/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:09:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=826 If your breast tissue is red, swollen and painful it could be Mastitis. It most commonly occurs in breastfeeding women and is also known as puerperal mastitis or lactation mastitis. You can have the condition and not be breastfeeding but it is rarer and mastitis typically affects just one breast. If you are suffering from […]

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]]> What to Do When Your Baby Rejects the Bottle https://babycarejournals.com/feeding-baby/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:37:07 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=808 After several months of breastfeeding, many babies are understandably reluctant to change. Breastfeeding is warm and comforting, it brings mother and baby close together, and it comes easily and naturally. So when it comes time to introduce the bottle and your baby does not take to it right away, do not be frustrated. The plastic […]

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]]> Staying On The Ball! https://babycarejournals.com/birthing/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:39:06 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=801 You may be one of the many pregnant women who use a birthing ball to exercise and strengthen your back. Unfortunately, most do not utilize the benefits of their birthing balls until they have gone into labor. Midwives recommend birthing balls to pregnant women because they encourage you to maintain good posture by balancing on […]

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]]> Have You Heard of Nipple Confusion?! https://babycarejournals.com/how-to-breastfeeding/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:59:22 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=772 Nipple confusion, hmm . . . this term can be somewhat misleading. It does not mean that your baby is perplexed as to what your nipple is for. It is a term to explain when babies are hesitant to feed from the breast and seems to prefer or find it easier to bottle feed milk […]

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]]> When Will My Baby Begin to Remember Things? https://babycarejournals.com/remember-and-things/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:54:49 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=764 Your baby will start recording things in her mind from birth but will not be aware of what is really happening. During the third trimester of your pregnancy your baby will have begun to recognize your voice and at four days old she will be able to distinguish between your face and a stranger’s. It […]

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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 How Can You Baby-Proof Your Kitchen and Sitting Room? https://babycarejournals.com/child-safety/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:21:52 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=727 There is no better alternative to keeping your infant safe than close supervision but why not limit any possible dangers to an absolute minimum? Your baby relies totally on you to keep her safe so to help you with that most important responsibility here is some advice to make your home safer. Your little one […]

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]]> From Milk to Formula to Solids: Helping Baby Transition https://babycarejournals.com/baby-food/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:28:18 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=678 By Lisa Pecos All major American pediatric and health organizations strongly recommend breastfeeding babies for at least the first six months of life. The American Academy of Pediatrics, one of the preeminent authorities on such issues, recommends that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first six months and regularly breastfed for the first year or […]

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]]> 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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]]> The Pros and Cons of Pacifiers https://babycarejournals.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-pacifiers/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:08:55 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=627 For many new parents, the pacifier is a lifesaver. Not only is it quick and simple, but it also seems to do a better job of stopping the baby’s crying than virtually anything else. After hours of rocking, cuddling, and singing with no reprieve in the baby’s crying, having that pacifier on hand can be […]

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]]> Choosing a Doctor for Your Baby https://babycarejournals.com/choosing-a-doctor-for-your-baby/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:07:21 +0000 http://babycarejournals.com/?p=613 For new parents, the early stages of pregnancy are all about keeping the mother healthy and preparing for labor. You might be so preoccupied with these concerns that you forget about the years of parenting that will follow the birth. While some tasks can be saved until later, there is one thing that must be […]

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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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