Defense of infancy

Vision A baby 's learning is dependent on his sensory development. The ability to see more clearly progresses as he ages giving him the tools he needs to understand the environment around him. During the first month out of the womb a baby’s eyes are capable of seeing, but his little brain isn’t developed enough to allow him to see clearly. It is not uncommon throughout the first weeks of life for eyes to cross and wander randomly, this is not related to muscle weakness but rather how the brain…

towards her baby diminishes. The child’s eyes begin to wander, searching for any form of something interesting to catch their attention, since they are growing under-stimulated. This may cause the infant to become more and more distressed. During infancy, the stimulation between a primary caregiver and the child is crucial for further development in life. Stimulation from the mother and a secure bond leads to a trusting relationship between the two. This clear divide in the child’s desire to be…

Whether it's a celebration of a baby's birth, or a birthday party for a one-year old, friends and relatives love to buy gifts for the little ones. Here's a nifty guide for presents that any parent will be glad to receive on these occassions: No.1 VTech Drop and Go Dump Truckby VTech Price: $12.74 Learning can be lots of fun with the VTech Drop and Go Dump Truck. The little one develops motor skills by loading and unloading rocks at the top of this colorful dump truck while he watches it drop…

The Best Baby Carrier for Dad When it comes to babies and their carriers, daddies are often a little forgotten. There are a variety of colors and styles, as well as unique prints. The prints are often designed to be more of an accessory for moms on the go, but often it is not something that is “manly” enough for daddies. Luckily, there are a few baby carriers that can be worn by dads and not make them feel like less of a man when they wear them. This knowledge may make it a little easier for…

Ok little organizees (see what I did there?), this article on the contents of the Daddy Diaper Bag is going to be short and sweet. As I share in Daddy to the Rescue, you sometimes have to make things simple to set them up for success. Instead of making hubby carry around a girly diaper bag I got him his own! So, I was fortunate enough to get him the Boxum 3 in 1 Portable Bassinet Diaper Change Station, which is a dream. For one it comes in this very manly color (Ok, it's beige). There may be a…

When the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously in December of 2010 to approve new mandatory crib standards to ensure safe sleeping for infants, the Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral (IACCRR) knew that replacing the current cribs would be a challenge for Indiana child care providers. Hundreds of cribs in child care centers and child care homes in Indiana needed to be replaced to meet the new standards. At an average cost of $255 per crib,…

Introduction Where should a baby sleep? Is it safe for them to co-sleep in the same bed as the parents or is it safe for them to sleep in a crib? There has been such a big controversy about what the best option of where and how an infant should sleep. Co-sleeping is said to be a practice that can increase the risk of SIDS or fatal accidents. However, despite the opposition from many medical professionals, many parents are increasingly adopting to night-time infant patterns that include…

The video "Secret Life of Babies" is engrossing. It was so interesting that I did not even realize it was 45 minutes long. The thing about the babies that amazed me the most is their swimming skills. I have never realized that babies are born with many fascinating skills. Now, I know how their crying patterns enable them to demonstrate their needs. For example- a cry starting with "oww.." depicts that a baby is tired whereas when he/she is hungry, cry sound like "meh..". The video tells us that…

It seems like it would be simple, but I remember being clueless when my baby was first born. How do you hold a baby or, (gasp!) change a diaper? How do you feed a baby? And, yes, how do you put your baby to sleep at night? This article will be a simple guide to this way-more-complicated-than-you-thought task a new parent has to figure out: How to put a baby to sleep. When your baby is first born, you actually marvel at how instinctual it is, in a way. At first, most of us probably flail a bit…

Imani Moore Rita J. Czukas SOCSCI 201 Research paper draft 18 November 2015 Infant Death According to Dr. Mary Harding, in 2013 there were approximately 24,000 stillbirths and neonatal deaths reported in the United States (Harding, para 1). Many people today really don’t have knowledge on stillbirth and neonatal death until they come across it. Stillbirth is death of a baby before and during delivery. Neonatal death is when a baby dies in the first 28 days of life. In many cases the direct cause…