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
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Five Ways to Make a Baby Smile
Much has been made of the importance of a baby’s smile, and cross-cultural studies show that all human babies smile at about the same age, 3-5 months. As a father, this is one of the best ways to connect, because it’s gratifying to see them smile, and they will pay rapt attention, and start looking forward to your stimulating company. All it really takes are the simplest … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Make a Baby Smile
Cloud B Constellation Nightlight
The Cloud B Sea Turtle is a fun addition to the nighttime routine. My kids say it helps them get to sleep because is has a soothing light. I like it because it turns their entire room into a planetarium, with choices of blue or green stars (and a moon). Stargazing has always been a special time for me with the kids and, while they can't always figure out what I'm pointing at, … [Read more...] about Cloud B Constellation Nightlight
Jordan – a baby name for a boy or a girl?
The answer, it seems, is both. A new analysis of the country's most popular baby names reveals that Jordan is the only name to appear in the top 100 for both boys and girls.Website Baby Names Garden looked at all of the monikers that mothers and fathers bestowed upon their little ones in 2007 - the most recent data available from the Social Security Administration.It uncovered … [Read more...] about Jordan – a baby name for a boy or a girl?
Baby Lift Strap – a must-have for new dads
New dads, you don't know it yet, but your back is going to be killing you in a few days. When you take that baby home in the little carrier on the first day, you're going to feel a little twinge when your spine curves a little to the side of your favored arm. Because the baby carrier is wide, you have to hold it out even further from your body than a suitcase or briefcase, … [Read more...] about Baby Lift Strap – a must-have for new dads