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New moms can lose weight faster by adopting a calorie-reduced regimen such as the HCG diet.
February 14th, 2010 | Babies | No comments
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has baffled doctors for decades. But is the mystery of SIDS, solved? A study led by researcher Dr Jhodie Duncan, of the Melbourne-based Florey Neuroscience Institutes, has discovered a clue to why seemingly healthy babies become victims of SIDS.
Dr Duncan’s team of researchers believe babies who suffered SIDS have insufficient serotonin, a neurotransmitter substance in the brainstem that regulates life sustaining bodily functions, one of which is breathing. Low level of serotonin may be the cause of why babies who die from SIDS, suddenly stops breathing. One of the responsibilities of serotonin is regulate breathing. When a baby’s breathing is distrupted, serotonin sends a signal to the brain to awake the baby.
I believe like me, every mother to a newborn or infant is spooked by stories of SIDS. I have read all about anti-SIDS safety practises. But this breakthrough study sheds scientific proof on SIDS. I hope further research goes into this study and soon in the future, newborns are routinely tested for serotonin deficiency.
May 6th, 2009 | Babies, Personal | 4 Comments
I had an appointment with my OB this afternoon. After the consultation, I had a little chat with the nurse. She told me about bathing newborn baby with diluted Guinness Stout.
What good can Guinness baths do to babies? Well according to her, bathing newborns with Guinness Stout nurtures healthy skin and improves their complexion. She even said the practise could prevent acne and pimples as the child grows older. I don’t know how true that is but she sounded very confident. Another patient who overheard our conversation shared her believe and can attest to it.
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April 22nd, 2009 | Babies, Children, Parenting | No comments
Nightmares can be really fearful for both child and parent. Even more so when your child have nightmares frequently. Nightmares happen during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep. They could change in length, but the child will normally recall what was about in their nightmare. On the other hand, night terrors usually happen about an hour or two after the child has gone to sleep, and may hold up anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. They happen when the non-REM part of sleep, and although his eyes are wide open, the child is asleep the entire time. When he wakes up though, he’ll not remember any of it.
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April 22nd, 2009 | Babies, Children, Parenting | No comments
Ever since Clarisse was born, I always wondered whether she has enough sleep. Or is she sleeping too much. Here’s some rough guidelines I’ve gathered of what to expect, but of course these may differs from baby to baby. Even if you’ve had children before, each baby will be different. So don’t expect them to follow a strict pattern.
Newborns generally sleep approximately 16-17 hours in a 24-hour period. Most babies will not sleep through the night until they’re at least 3 months old. There are several reasons why. First of all, their stomachs are very small and they will easily get hungry, especially if you’re breastfeeding your baby. Breast milk is much more easily digested than formula, and your baby will need to feed more often, especially in the beginning.
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August 23rd, 2008 | Babies, Parenting | No comments
Baby Clarisse likes doggy so much she dared to walk up close to a dog yesterday. I took baby Clarisse on a stroll around the park and without me noticing her, she walked slowly towards a stray dog. Luckily the dog is just a puppy and not at all fierce. The owner had the puppy on a leash as well.
When I saw her she was within arm’s reach of the puppy. I did not carry her away from the dog but stopped her from walking even closer to the puppy. I did not want to create fear of dogs in her.
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August 16th, 2008 | Babies, Baby Wear, Uncategorized | No comments
Yesterday was a milestone for baby Clarisse when it comes to learning to walk on her own. She gathered enough courage and managed to walk a few steps towards me without any support.
It was apparent she realised those few steps are a big achievement as her face lit up with a smile to show how happy and proud she was. Immediately, baby Clarisse felt so enjoyable she walked to and fro between me and my husband repeatedly until she tires.
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April 26th, 2008 | Babies, Children, Parenting, Personal | 2 Comments
Due to my baby Clarisse’s constant demand for breastmilk, I have never left her to be cared by someone else throughout her first 10 months. Even during the day, baby Clarisse needs to be nursed to sleep. I bring her along wherever I go.
Now that she’ll be turning one next month, I’m glad to be able to devote all my time and energy to care for her throughout her entire first year but this has to stop somehow. I have decided it’s time for me to get a job and return to the workforce.
Before seriously looking for jobs, there are a few things I need to take care of. First, I have to wean baby Clarisse from breastfeeding. Secondly, my mother has agreed to take care of baby Clarisse and we have to make sure baby Clarisse get used to spending long hours at her grandma’s house gradually.
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April 21st, 2008 | Babies, Baby Equipment, Parenting | 1 Comment
Some things just make sense. Take for instance, baby nail clippers from Baby Light & Clip. It addresses the problem of clipping your infant’s nails in dim lighting. Even with the lights on, it is barely enough brightness when your face is a few inches away from your baby’s finger.
So the novelty of Baby Light & Clip is to put the light in the nail clipper itself to illuminate your baby’s fingertip while you trim away her nails. Simply brilliant, functional and practical.
Most moms tend to prefer clipping when their babies are asleep. I used to do it that way with my baby Clarisse. She tends to move about and can’t stay still when she’s awake. I can’t keep her fingers steady for more than a few seconds. So I had to trim her nails at night. It’s a hassle holding a small torchlight, nail clipper and her fingers at the same time.
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April 11th, 2008 | Babies, Children, Health, Parenting | No comments
Travelling with a baby tagging along is always a challenge. More so when it’s the first trip for you and your baby.
With a little careful planning, even air travel can be organised into a manageable logistical mess. The word is manageable at the very best because frankly, you’d never know what to expect.
Before embarking on your overseas trip, have your baby checked for vaccinations that might be needed in the country you’re visiting, particularly third world and developing countries. A visit to the doctor a few weeks beforehand is advised as some vaccinations require separate doses over several weeks.
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March 30th, 2008 | Babies | 1 Comment
Baby Clarisse is definitely a late toother. She’s now 10 months old and her first pearly white has yet to erupt. The symptoms and signs of her teething is pretty obvious now. And I can see two small whitish bumps on the bottom part of her gums. Could it be anytime now?
Drooling, oh my gawd, she’s drooling much more than I had expected. Baby Clarisse has always been drooling a lot but the past few weeks were simply terrible. She had to wear a bib at all times or else her shirt would be all wet with her saliva within 15 minutes. And I guess it’s true that one of the symptoms of teething is mildly choking on her own saliva. Sometimes baby Clarisse would choke a little during her sleep and wake up with a cough or two.
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