First, the stats. According to an article on FoxNews.com, more than 12 million U.S. women use an oral contraceptive–better known as “the pill.” That pill is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Pretty solid, right? Between two and eight percent of women become pregnant each year while using it. Whaaaat? Yes, and guess what?
Stilettos for babies? I have to tell you that when I first heard of high-heel shoes for newborns, the notion sounded absurd. It was like “Sex In The City” had a train wreck on “Sesame Street.” The two just don’t seem to go together.
Hooray! Summer is here! Now is the time for you and your baby to get outside and enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether it’s a stroll in the park or a day at the beach, here are some summer sun safety tips to keep your baby protected while having fun.
It’s amazing! It’s controversial! It’s spectacular! It’s a gimmick! It’s 4-D ultrasound–3-D with movement–and moms- and dads-to-be absolutely love it! You can check out a number of them on YouTube. Apparently, the accuracy is so amazing, you’ll recognize your baby when it’s born.
Governing your life by an old wives’ tale may seem a little old fashioned. But many people live by them, even though they can’t be proven scientifically. Sometimes, it’s just some old fashioned wisdom that seems to make sense. Other times, not.
Before you load little Eggbert or Eggberta up with all those expensive educational toys, listen up! Along with those educational toys, babies and toddlers also need play things that get their little imaginations in gear.When children play “make-believe,” they’re actively experimenting with the social and emotional roles of life.
I’m amazed that anyone, let alone a grandmother, would give this teddy bear to a child. A teddy bear seems innocent enough for a baby gift, right? But take a closer look where “X” marks the spot. My goodness! I know…it’s anatomically correct, but what in the world was Grandma thinking?
In the past, parents had to wait until their children were talking before doctors would make an official diagnosis of autism. In the meantime, months and years of therapy were lost.
Well, not quite. But if you have had the pleasure of gazing into a little baby’s face, you know it comes pretty darn close. There’s just something about a baby’s smile–so precious, so tiny, so innocent, so cute!