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Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers from Beth Israel Medical Center (BIMC) in New York City led a study published in the journal Pediatrics that found premature babies find lullabies soothing. The new study, which involved 11 hospitals, found that premature babies can benefit from live music, whether played or sung. The researchers found that live music helped to slow the infants' heartbeats, calm their breathing, improve sucking behaviors, aid sleep and...
10rate editors collaborate to look at Car Seats, Booster Seats, and Cibs and more across different categories to choose the best from each ATLANTA, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are an endless number of things we need for our babies. Safety is the number one concern. Choosing the right cribs, car seats, monitors, and strollers can give parents that necessary peace of mind. 10rate.com editors Brittany Rowland and others have taken a look to find out which are the best...
Beyond Baby is the latest post pregnancy weight loss guide created by Kate, who claims to help moms lose weight after pregnancy quickly and naturally. A full Beyond Baby review on the site Vkool.com shows if the program is helpful for users to apply. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 Beyond Baby is a new post pregnancy weight loss program developed by Kate, who promises to help moms reshape their body after pregnancy within 12 weeks. This program is suitable for those who are busy and...
April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Parents have long known that the tone of their voice affects a baby's mood, but a new study from the University of Oregon shows that a baby's exposure to parental arguments is associated with the way the infant's brain processes stress and emotions. The study revealed that infants respond to an angry tone of voice, even when they are asleep. The findings of the study were published in a recent issue of Psychological Science....
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online A recent study has shown (based on animal models) that babies who are started too early on foods high in carbohydrates will likely have a lifelong struggle with excess weight gain and obesity. New research to be published in the April issue of Pediatrics and released online today has found that forty percent of mothers start feeding their babies solid foods much too early, with many claiming they were given the go-ahead by their...
Brian Krupa, father of twins who were born premature, responds to an article in the Huffington Post regarding the benefits of parent care in the hospital setting. Hilton Head, South Carolina (PRWEB) March 19, 2013 Brian Krupa is the father of two twin boys who were born three months premature. As such, he has accumulated insight that he believes will help other parents who are facing this experience. A regular speaker at events in support of the work of healthcare professionals and other...
New parents often find that infant sleeplessness is hard to cope with and end up taking their babies to bed, despite warnings not to. Praeclarus Press has compiled a listing of free resources for parents and professionals on safe bedsharing practices from experts in the field, giving parents an alternative to letting their babies cry it out. Amarillo, Texas (PRWEB) March 07, 2013 When parents are faced with a crying baby at 2 a.m., most parents will do something--anything--to get some...
According to the World Health Organization, one baby dies every 21 seconds because they are not breastfed. In the U.S., infant mortality rates are more than double for African Americans compared to Whites; breastfeeding decreases the disparity. Amarillo, Texas (PRWEB) February 21, 2013 In 2000, 189 heads of state issued the UN Millennium Declaration and established eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). One of the most important goals is MDG 4:Reduce child mortality. According to the...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Researchers focus a lot of attention on the youngest among us. Through different studies, attempts have been made to understand just how infants communicate and what their motivations are for offering up their cryptic little messages. The cognitive development of infants – and the challenge of understanding it – stems to the fact infants are endowed with only a very limited ability to communicate. For the youngest infants,...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online In what very well could be an advertisement for Johnson & Johnson products, a newly published report challenges the notion parents should refrain from using baby wash and wipes when bathing their newborns. In a four-week-long study, researchers from The University of Manchester compared plain bath water to Johnson & Johnson brand “Baby Top-to-Toe Wash" on more than 300 newborn babies. In the end, the researchers...
