In our careful watch to ensure our baby slept on his back to avoid SIDS, our newborn son started to develop a flat head. While only a cosmetic concern, our pediatrician recommended we put him on his side while sleeping to mitigate the potential problem. The challenge was, our active son actually rolled over by himself at 1 week, so was not likely to stay on his side. We found … [Read more...] about Our intrepid mom and dad reviewers rate the Symmetry Sleep Positioner
Archives for December 2008
Father’s genes may determine baby’s sex
Attention expectant fathers who are wondering whether their pregnant wife is more likely to give birth to a boy or a girl: the answer may lie in your genes.New research from Newcastle University in the UK suggests that there is a "fatherhood gene" that a man inherits from his parents.In this way, a father who has many brothers is more likely to have a son, while a man … [Read more...] about Father’s genes may determine baby’s sex
Green plants to clean the air at home
There are active ways to go green, and then there are things you can just set up. Growing plants and trees is a good way to help clean the air.Some plants are excellent at cleaning pollution from indoor air. Which ones do the best job? Dr. Bill Wolverton has published the efforts of his team of researchers at NASA to answer that question. His inexpensive, well-illustrated, and … [Read more...] about Green plants to clean the air at home
Daddy’s Home – Bedroom Play
Read more funny dad cartoons. Daddy's Home is a humorous commentary on today's family life, with an emphasis on the role of the modern father, through the eyes of a stay-at-home-dad. With a growing circulation of more than 4 million, it is published in leading newspapers around the world including The Washington Post and The Orange County Register. Daddy's … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Bedroom Play
Bill Cosby weighs in on fatherhood once again
Today's fathers may remember admiring Bill Cosby's TV parenting skills on The Cosby Show or chuckling at the amusing tales in his bestselling book Fatherhood.This week, the legendary comedian returned to his favorite topic, speaking with lawmakers in Hartford, Connecticut about absent fathers and their effect on children's lives.Cosby appeared before the state Capitol's … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby weighs in on fatherhood once again