Infant school

A rare baby name could make many parents to blast their head thinking what unique name to give to their future newborn! In the past most of the parents took the easiest way for giving a name to their newborn baby. As soon as they enjoyed by the coming of the baby, they considered the usual list of the acceptable names and came up with John, Alicia, George, Sarah, etc. Today, the situation is very different as the communication spread out and tones of useful information come up in seconds. Even…

Stretch Marks Stretch marks are caused by fast growth of the elastic fibers in your skin that can’t keep up at the same pace. They occur in the dermis layer of the skin. It is more common in women than in men. It usually happens during puberty, pregnancy, and gaining weight in a short amount of time. Stretch marks appear reddish or purplish then usually turn white over time. The dermis is the middle layer of the skin. It is in between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. It consists of…

For generations, men have been stereotyped as the dominant figure of the world. While it is a topic that could be debated nowadays, it holds some truth. Because our world is a world dominated by man, he has been stereotyped in many other ways. Although they are not always directly stated, one could easily grasp the implied message. Some common stereotypes that derived from men being dominant are illustrated in, The Man with a Baby advertised by Kookai, a French fashion company, and Spaghetti…

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome The cost in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for an infant with neonatal abstinence syndrome is an average of $3,500 per day, with an average length of stay of 30 days. In 2009, 77.6% of infants with NAS were covered by state Medicaid programs (Patrick, et al., 2012). Sometimes also referred to as neonatal withdrawal syndrome, it is a group of complications that occur in a baby after being exposed to narcotics in the womb. Some problems that can occur in a…

How To Potty Train A Child To Save Money On Diapers! By Maricar Wing May 30, 2013 How to potty train a child to save big money on diapers is a sure way to save huge amounts to go towards the family budget! Diapers are not exactly inexpensive; and face it; everyone is using disposable diapers nowadays. They are easier to manage and dispose of, they are less likely to cause skin rash and they are much less messy. But they do cost more and when you add baby wipes on to the total expenses, it can…

Infants/Babies (0-2 years) During this stage, infants begin to learn skills of autonomy, empathy, and emotional attunement to others. Also, they start to develop body coordination and motor skills. Infants study talk, play, walk, and to feed themselves as well. They gradually know how to overcome fears of new situations and people, to know them as separate, and they also learn how to develop empathy for others. The tasks for parents or other caretakers are to meet babies’ needs consistently so…

and we begin to slowly learn necessary motor skills to live. Some motor skills that humans develop during infancy include rooting, sucking, swallowing, and grasping. As an infant grows into a toddler, they are taught to incorporate other motor skills such as stepping or walking, running, and the ability to use their senses. Infants should be able to hear, taste, and smell fully when they are born, however, their sight does not completely develop until they are nearly six months old. Some other…

Early diagnosis of postpartum depression is very important because it has an effect on how an infant is progressed early on in life, but what is more important is it can also affect how that child grows emotionally later on in life. The health of an infant is determined by the work that parents put in, and a depressed mother is sometimes unable to provide what is needed. As a child grows they tend to mimic the emotions that they see and with a depressed mother those emotions can effect how that…

Few cosmetic surgeries have enjoyed the same sudden growth in popularity that the Mommy Makeover has experienced in recent years. This procedure actually consists of three different surgeries that can be performed in a single session. The surgeries included are: breast augmentation, a tummy tuck, and liposuction in the abdomen and stomach areas. It is intended to improve many of the side effects of childbirth including: • Excessive skin in the abdominal area; • Excessive, stubborn fat in the…

Tetralogy of Fallot is a condition in which a combination of four heart defects are present at birth. The condition is usually treated with surgery in childhood. Parents of children with Tetralogy of Fallot should take precautions both before and after their child has surgery to prevent problems related to the condition or its repair from occurring. YOUR CHILD'S SYMPTOMS Your child may have symptoms of Tetralogy of Fallot until a corrective surgery is done. Seek medical care if your child has…