Tag Archives: infant care
Baby Massage and its Connection to Sleeping and Thinking
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
The task of developing a regular and restful sleep pattern for a new baby is often an exercise in frustration and confusion for many parents. Research has shown that hospitalized infants grow more rapidly when correctly massaged. This is due in large part to the fact that massaged babies actually spent more time being quiet [...]
Your Personal Parenting Style and Your Child’s Sleep
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Good mothers and fathers come in many styles. Each one of us has different strengths, interests, and values that make us great parent. Don’t let yourself become discouraged or disappointed when others ‘give you advice’ that doesn’t seem to mesh with who you are. Maybe you’re not a roll around on the floor kind of [...]
Stress
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Congratulations! You may be pregnant or maybe you just had a baby (and lucky you if actually have time to read this)! There’s no feeling more incredible than when you’ve just had a baby. So why don’t you feel wonderful all the time?
Well, even the best events in life have stress attached to them. Having [...]
Moving from the Bottle to the Sippy Cup
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Most children, by the time they are about 9 months old, have the motor skills needed to drink from a cup. If you think your baby’s ready to make the move from bottle to sippy cup, try filling a sippy cup with water and let your child try and drink from it. Don’t expect perfection [...]
Relaxation Techniques for Toddler’s Bedtime
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Though it may seem like your toddler does nothing but play all day, he’s working very hard and by no means is his life stress-free. As he’s learning to walk, talk, and climb, he’s pushing himself to the limits of his physical strength and mental learning. He’s also falling down, bumping, surprising, and hurting himself [...]
Taming a Tough Toddler at Bedtime
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Putting your toddler to bed can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. If you have experienced this, you might want to consider one of the following techniques to make bedtime a peaceful time.
Be consistent about bed times and waking times. Your toddler is more likely to respond positively if he’s used to a specified [...]
Sleep talking and sleepwalking in children
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Sleepwalking and sleep talking are members of a group of sleep disorders called parasomnias. Though it’s not known just exactly why children walk and talk in their sleep neither are considered to be serious disorders, and are not result of any physical or psychological problem. Both occur during a child’s deep sleep, approximately one to [...]
Using a Baby Sling Can Make Life with Baby Simple
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
The use of baby slings, or “baby wearing” as it’s sometimes called, is very common in many cultures around the world. More parents in the United States are learning about baby wearing from attachment parenting books and websites, and are realizing the benefits are numerous. The sling a comfortable and simple way of carrying your [...]
Consistent Naptimes are Key to Quality Nighttime Sleep, Too
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Research has shown that the quality and length of your baby’s naps affects his nighttime sleep. If he naps too late in the day, it will most certainly affect his nighttime sleeping. It’s important to tune into your baby’s biological clock and learn when his natural naptime is so his nighttime sleeping schedule is on [...]
How to Comfort Your Child Following a Nightmare
November 17th, 2008. Published under Health, Home and Family. No Comments.
Nightmares and night terrors can be equally frightening for both child and parent, especially when they start happening frequently. Nightmares occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep. They might vary in length, but the child will usually remember what the nightmare was about. Night terrors, on the other hand, happen about an [...]
