Infancy

Caring for a sick infant can be emotionally draining even when it is your profession. One profession that works with sick infants is neonatal nurses. A neonatal nurse “…works with newborn infants born with a variety of problems ranging from prematurity, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. The neonatal period is defined as the first month of life; however, these newborns are often sick for months” ("What Is Neonatal Nursing?”). They can provide care in…

Hot Topics Personal Position Paper, “Should I Let My Baby Sleep With Me?” Co-Sleeping: NO! Hannah Myers University of Washington, School of Nursing The hot topic of co-sleeping has recently been the source of much debate. Parents are indecisive about what will be best for them and their baby. It is a very confusing topic, but after sufficient research, I have found that the risks outweigh the benefits. It is important to note that there are different “types” of…

Name: Leahanna N. Edwards Question 1: Potential Benefit Claims 1. Help your baby attain a higher IQ a. Measuring infant’s intelligence is very difficult (Siegler, DeLoache, & Eisenberg.,2011, p. 307). b. Other factors can affect IQ like poverty, discrimination on race, and ethnic minorities (Siegler, DeLoache, & Eisenberg.,2011, p. 337). 2. Self Esteem & Confidence a. Self esteem increases in children by the support and approval from peers like parents, friends, and other people that…

Baby Elephant Ears is a multi-use head support pillow designed to provide infants spinal-neck alignment, comfort and cushioning. If you’re planning to take your little ones on long and bumpy road trips, then Baby Elephant Ears would prove to be quite helpful to make them feel secure and comfortable. Unparalleled in style and function, Baby Elephant Ears can be used on strollers, car seats, changing tables, swings and more. No matter where your baby goes, Baby Elephant Ears jostle around their…

New parents have lots of questions when they schedule their newborn photography session. After the birth of the new little one, days can turn into weeks before you know it. It's a whirlwind of joy, awe and midnight feedings. It's important that you book as soon as possible for your newborn photography session. When to Schedule Parents need to plan ahead for that special day. A photographer's calendar fills up quickly and not everyone can be accommodated on short notice. While you're thinking…

Intro: Have you ever heard or seen an infant having a tantrum? Tantrums are common with babies. This is because crying is the only way they know how to get their point across. However, there is another option: sign language. Today, we’ll go through some different benefits for teaching your baby sign - even if they’re hearing. Two decades of scientific research show the proven benefits. Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn have conducted over two decades of academic research on the…

Baby Girl Nursery Decor & Bedding When a little girl is going to soon join the family, most parents are happy that they will soon have a little princess to spoil. That idea alone makes baby girl nursery decor a hot selling item because everyone wants their little girl to have a bedroom that is befitting of her cuteness. However, even though there are many unique baby girl bedding options available, it is important that safety also be considered. That is why you should check out the following…

Buying Infant Car Seats For Your Newborn, What You Need To Know You will buy a lot of things for your baby, endless amounts of toys, baby food, clothing, cribs, the list is endless. But one item you will want to pay special attention to is the car seat you buy for your baby. Your infant will use a car seat until around age 8, when they can move onto a regular seat belt. So picking a good car seat is crucial, but it is also not easy. There are lot of different types of car seats, different brands…

The Neonatal Nurse and How They Care for Newborns Nursing has many different specialties. The specialty I am most excited for is neonatal. Neonatal nurses work with the newborn babies, otherwise known as neonates. There are different types of nurses for different types of care the babies may need. Premature infants may need a certain type of nurse, while other infants may be fine without the critical care. Like adults, babies need to be cared for and need to be assessed very carefully.…

“Mommy, how are babies made?” Every person has a different response when a little kid asks where babies come from. The stork is the most common story, and some parents even say they bought the kit at Walmart and assembled it. Some cultures believe the baby was found in a cabbage patch or that the stars are just babies looking down, waiting to find their place on earth. In various cases, the parents will simply explain how the baby started growing inside mommy and that you have to wait nine…