Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

* What is SIDS?
* Cigarette Smoke is linked to SIDS
* Safe Sleeping
* Safe Places to Sleep
* Safe Bedding
* Sleep Dangers
* Common Questions

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What is SIDS?

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, formerly known as 'cot death', refers to the sudden unexpected death of a baby from no known cause. I have put together this fact sheet on SIDS to help prevent other families experiencing the grief my family did, when I lost my brother to SIDS. The number of babies dying of SIDS is dropping and this is due to the SIDS researchers all over the world educating parents and carers to always place a baby on her back to sleep with her face and head uncovered and keeping her in a smoke free environment. To give you an example of the help the education is doing the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 500 babies died of SIDS in 1989 and in 2003 the number had reduced to 73 babies. So please read the information given in this fact sheet and let's help the number decrease even further.

SIDS is the most common cause of death in babies between one month and one year of age but the majority of babies who die of SIDS are under six months of age. More babies die of SIDS in winter than summer. To this day, the cause of SIDS remains unknown and there is no way of predicting which babies it will affect. However, what has been discovered is that some factors are thought to reduce the risk of SIDS. Since parents were first made aware of these factors through the various educational programs introduced by SIDS researchers, SIDS deaths have dropped and continue to drop.

Babies and young children spend a lot of their time sleeping, so you need to be aware that some sleeping arrangements are not safe and can increase the risk of SIDS or cause fatal sleeping accidents. Research has found some important ways to reduce the risk of SIDS and create a safe sleeping environment for babies and young children. This fact sheet provides you with information to help you create such an environment for your baby or child.

Cigarette Smoke is linked to SIDS
Cigarette smoke harms babies before and after they are born. Parents who smoke during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby increase the risk of SIDS for their baby. In fact, if a mother smokes then the risk of SIDS doubles, and if the father smokes too it doubles again. There is still an increased risk of SIDS if parents smoke outside, away from the baby, and if smoking parents co-sleep with their babies the risk of SIDS is increased again. The reasons for this are not clear. However, we do know that being a non-smoker or smoking less will reduce the risk for your baby. Try not to let anyone smoke near your baby and try not to let anyone smoke in your house, your car or anywhere else your baby spends time.

If you want to quit smoking and you're not finding it easy, ask for help. Call the local Quitline or ask your doctor, midwife or child health nurse for information and advice.

Safe Sleeping
Sleeping a baby on her back reduces the risk of SIDS. The chance of babies dying of SIDS is greater if they sleep on their tum mies or sides. Healthy babies placed to sleep on their backs are also less likely to choke if they vomit than babies placed on their tum -mies to sleep.

Babysitters, nannies, staff at day care centres and other people who care for your baby may not know that tummy- and side-sleeping increase the risk of SIDS. Explain this to them before you leave your baby in their care.

Older babies who can turn over and move around the cot should be put to bed on their backs but then let them find their own sleeping position. The risk of SIDS in babies over six months is extremely low but still there so please keep practicing safe sleeping habits.

Make sure your baby's face and head stay uncovered while your baby is sleeping. A good way to ensure this is to put your baby's feet at the bottom of the cot so that she can't slip down underneath the bedclothes. Tuck in bedclothes securely so they can't become loose. Never put quilts, doonas, duvets, pillows, lambskins or cot bumpers in a cot or under the sheet covering the mattress. All these are thought to increase the risk of SIDS. You might decide to use a safe sleeping bag to help keep your baby's bedding in place but these should be used with bedding and not as an alternative to bedding. (To read more about this please read my safe bedding guide) If you do, use a safe sleeping bag make sure it has a fitted neck and arm-holes like the ones I recommend.

Taking a baby into an adult bed may be unsafe as the baby could get caught under the adult bedding or pillows. The baby could also get trapped between the bed and the wall, or fall out of the bed, or an adult could roll onto the baby if they are sleeping very deeply or have taken any drugs or alcohol.

Tips:

* Make sure your baby's head remains uncovered during sleep.
* Do not put your baby to sleep on a waterbed or beanbag.
* Tummy play is safe and good for babies when they are awake and an adult is present, but never put your baby on her tummy to sleep.
* Put your baby on her back to sleep.
* Use a firm, clean, well-fitting mattress. That passes the safe hand test. Place you hand on the mattress and press down firmly. If you remove your hand and you can see its imprint then this mattress is not safe for a baby to sleep on.
* Tuck in your baby's bedclothes securely.

Safe Places to Sleep
Cots
Every country has their own standards for baby products and cots so please look into what they are in your country before you purchase a cot. All new and secondhand cots sold in Australia must meet the Australian/ New Zealand Standard for cots (AS/NZ 2172) and will carry a label to say so. If you cannot find the label, do not risk buying the cot.

Read my advice on purchasing a safe cot.

If you are using an old or secondhand cot in particular, check for the following problems:

* Wobbly or broken parts that make the cot less stable.
* Bars a toddler or baby could get caught between (shouldn't be less than 50 mm or more than 85 mm).
* Knobs, corner posts or exposed bolts that could hook onto a toddler's or baby's clothing, especially around the neck.
* Too much space (more than 25 mm) between mattress and cot edge.
* Sides that are too low and can be climbed over by active little toddlers.
* Sharp catches or holes in the wood that can hurt curious fingers.
* Old paint that might contain poisonous lead.

Babies can become trapped in a tilted rocking cot or cradle. If you have a rocking cradle or cot with a locking pin, make sure you secure the pin firmly in place whenever you leave your baby and check to make sure the cradle cannot move in your absence.

Portable Travel Cots
These are sometimes called portacots. Always use the firm mattress that is supplied with the cot and don't add additional padding under or over the mattress as your baby may become trapped face-down in the gaps created between the mattress and the cot wall. Also adding padded fitted sheets or foam mattresses normally results in the mattress failing the safe hand test. Also please avoid inflatable cot mattresses because the mattress might pass the test initially but fail later in the night. There is a separate standard that is used for all portable cots and all cots that reach this standard will carry a label to say so.

Sleeping dangers
The following are dangerous things to look out for and avoid wherever your toddler or baby sleeps - both during the night and for any daytime sleep or naps. Check both your own home and anywhere else your child is cared for, including day care, childcare centres and the homes of family and friends.

Safe Bedding
An unsupervised adult bed may be unsafe for babies or toddlers because they could get caught under bedding or pillows, become trapped between the wall and the bed or fall out. The risk of accident is increased if you leave the baby or toddler alone on an adult bed or bunk bed.

Never put your baby or toddler in a soft place to sleep because her face may become covered. If you fall asleep with your baby while on a couch or sofa, there is a very high risk of a sleeping accident. Babies don't need pillows, cushions or tri-pillows as they are too soft and can cover baby's face. Don't ever put your baby or toddler on a waterbed or beanbag.

Dangling cords or string
Keep your baby's cot away from any cords hanging from blinds, curtains or electrical appliances because they could get caught around your baby's neck. You will also need to keep hanging mobiles out of the reach of your baby's curious little hands and mouths.

Heaters and electrical appliances
Keep heaters or any electrical appliances well away from the cot to avoid the risk of overheating, burns and electrocution. Don't use electric blankets, hot-water bottles or wheat bags for babies or young children. Remember that your toddler or baby cannot escape from a bed or cot to cool down and does not know how to remove bedclothes.

A baby that becomes too hot or cold is at an increased risk of SIDS.
Common Questions

1. Is it safe to put my newborn baby on his back to sleep and what happens if he vomits?

Yes, healthy newborn babies can be safely placed on the back to sleep. Healthy babies sleeping on the back are less likely to choke on vomit than tummy sleeping infants. Some babies, with rare medical conditions, might have to sleep on the side or the tummy. If you are unsure about the best way to sleep your baby, speak with your doctor or nurse.

Is it safe to put my newborn baby on his back to sleep?
What happens if he vomits? Yes, healthy newborn babies can be safely placed on the back to sleep. Healthy babies sleeping on their back are less likely to choke on vomit than tummy-sleeping infants. Some babies with rare medical conditions might have to sleep on the side or the tummy.

Can babies be put on the tummy to play?
Yes, tummy play is safe and very good for babies when they are awake and an adult is present. Tummy play helps muscle development in the arms, neck and back and prepares babies for crawling.

Is side-sleeping safe?
Side-sleeping can increase the risk of SIDS, possibly because a young baby can roll onto her tummy from her side. A baby sleeping on her back cannot roll onto her tummy until about five or six months of age, when most of the risk for SIDS has passed.

Will formula-feeding increase the risk of SIDS?
There is no consistent evidence that bottle-feeding increases the risk of SIDS or that breastfeeding reduces the risk.

If I sleep my baby in the same room as me will it reduce the risk of SIDS?
Research in New Zealand and the United Kingdom indicates that sleeping a baby in the same room, but not in the same bed, as the parents in the first six to twelve months of life may be protective. This is thought to be because parents can easily see the baby and check she is safe. This protective effect does not transfer if a baby sleeps in a room with other children, probably because children do not know if an infant is safe or not.

Is it okay to fall asleep on the couch with my baby?
Some research into SIDS has shown that an adult sleeping on a couch with a baby can be dangerous because the baby may accidentally become wedged between cushions or the back of the sofa. Put your baby into her own bed before you doze off if you feel yourself getting sleepy.

Will bed-sharing increase the risk of SIDS?
Bed-sharing does not appear to increase the risk of SIDS for any of the following groups:

* When you bed-share to feed and cuddle your baby then put her back in her cot.
* When the baby is older than four months.
* If you and your partner are non-smokers.

If you or your partner smokes, sleeping with your baby in the first four months may increase the risk of SIDS. Particular circumstances that may increase the risk for all parents include when you or your partner have consumed alcohol or have taken drugs, which make you sleep more heavily.

If you sleep with your baby, make sure the bedding cannot cover her head and keep her away from the pillows. Use lightweight blankets rather than doonas or duvets and place your baby in a position where there is no risk of her falling out of the bed or becoming wedged in.

I am not sure what to dress my baby in at bedtime. What do you suggest?
A useful guide is to dress baby as you would dress yourself - to be comfortably warm, not hot. Conversely, some parents underdress their baby, worrying she will get too hot. Babies mainly keep themselves cool through their head, in particular their face, so make sure baby's face and head remains uncovered and she will stay comfortably warm.

Remove hats or bonnets from a baby as soon as you come indoors or enter a warm car, bus or train, even if it means waking your baby up. Babies regulate their temperature through their head.

How should we sleep our baby?
Current research suggests that if your baby becomes either too hot or too cold, the risk of SIDS is increased. To prevent this I have put together a safe bedding guide for you. Clink here to read more about the safe bedding guide .

Does dummy use reduce the risk of SIDS?
Some research indicates an apparent decrease in the incidence of SIDS with dummy use, however the evidence is not overwhelming and the other effects of using a dummy outweigh this fact. One major reason not to use one is that babies who suck on dum mies tend to have an increased risk of ear infections, which in turn may bring on high fevers and the use of antibiotics (both of which have side effects of their own).

What do we do now that our baby has started to roll over onto her tummy?
Most SIDS cases occur when babies are under six months of age and generally babies who are placed on their back to sleep cannot roll onto their tum mies until about five or six months of age, when most of the risk has passed. Try not to let your baby sleep on her tummy before six months of age. You could put your baby in a safe baby sleeping bag as these delay babies rolling over and keep them warmer. My research shows a cold baby will roll to their tummy to warm up as explained in Rylen's case study. Click here to read Rylen's case study.

Older babies who can turn over and move around the cot should be put on their backs to sleep and allowed to find their own sleeping position. The risk of SIDS in babies over six months is extremely low.

Remember to reduce the risk in other ways: make sure that baby is on a firm, well-fitting mattress and don't tuck the bed covers in firmly if baby is on her tummy. Make sure her face and head remain uncovered during sleep and keep baby smoke-free. Make sure she has supervised tummy time when awake to strengthen her upper body muscles.

My grandmother says I should put a hat on my five-week-old baby to make him sleep better. What do you think?

I have heard this a few times and believe it to be a very dangerous old wives' tale. You should most definitely not put a hat on your baby to help him sleep as this could cause your baby to overheat and will increase the risk of SIDS. If your baby is too hot and needs to cool down, he will need to be able to lose that heat through his head. You may put a hat on your baby if you are outdoors in cold weather, but take it off once inside.
Tips:

* Never tuck a sleeping bag in under the mattress because this will restrict your little one's movement and is dangerous.
* The most important rules to remember to protect your little one from SIDS are to have a totally smoke-free pregnancy and environment for your baby, and always place a baby in the safe sleeping position on their back to sleep.

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An Extra-Large Flannel Baby Blanket

To construct a two-sided, flannel blanket, you need to purchase 1¼ yards of two different flannels (If you choose, you can use the same flannel for both sides and buy accordingly.) and contrasting thread colors for the outer edges.

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1. Wash and dry flannel material. Stretch to pull them into shape after drying.

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2. With the right side together, fold the square in half and cut edges even. Fold a second time to cut those edges even. Unfold and you should have a square of material to sew.

3. Pin the edges all around, leaving an eight-inch opening on one side only for reversing. Sew from one edge of right-inch opening to the other, taking ] inch seam.

4. Cut off the points of four edges, turn material to right side out and poke corners to point with a pencil or cornering tool. Iron the edges even.

5. Insert one color thread in the bobbin and another color on the sewing machine top. Choose a decorative stitch and stitch around the entire blanket edge.

TAGS: Since children like tags, you can make (or order online) little tags that say, "Welcome to the world, little one" or whatever message you prefer. The ones you sew directly to the blanket do not have a backing, so you will have to provide one.

BACKING: A. Cut a left-over piece of the flannel fabric the size of the tag. With right sides together, sew the tag and fabric on three sides. Turn and make pointed corners as above. When you sew around the final edging color, you insert the bottom, unsewn part of the tag into the seam, allowing the tag to show for the baby.

B. Another way is to insert the tag on the INSIDE on the initial raw-edge sewing. I find this harder to make the tag's words show evenly.

OPTIONAL: You can sew on yarn and then knit an edging to make an EXTRA edging.

This is an easy blanket, but one that will last beyond the infants, even the toddler, years because of its large size. Many of these have become children's special blankies that stay with them everywhere.

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Parents might be frightened by the idea of raising a two-year-old child, but there is nothing to fear if they understand this developmental stage and know what to expect.

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By the age of 26 months, the child can now speak in simple sentences and has a growing vocabulary. Parents should foster this language development through conversation and by reading to their child. In addition, most two-year-olds tend to ask a lot of questions, and parents should answer accordingly. This is an important part of developing a close bond and encouraging the child's inquisitive nature.

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At this stage, many toddlers are also more prone to fits, especially when they do not get what they want. They also might take to biting at this age in retaliation or in response to a negative outcome. Parents should not respond to "gimme" requests or to whining. It may seem like the child becomes frustrated more easily these days by the smallest things, such as being presenting by a new type of food. Toddler tantrums can be triggered by frustration, anger, overstimulation, understimulation, tiredness, or hunger. Parents should be aware of these triggers and avoid them when possible.

The age of 26 months might be the right time to start potty training the toddler, but all children progress at different stages. To know if the time is right, parents should look for signals that the child is ready to use the bathroom. These signals might include telling the parents when he or she needs to use the potty and even using the potty on his or her own.

Parents should take every moment of the third year of life in stride and focus on the small accomplishments made by them and by their child.

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Baby Shower Games and Fun Ideas

Traditional Baby Shower Games can be an exciting way to get your guests involved in the shower festivities and will also serve as an ice breaker for those who may not know each other all that well. Every game has a winner (or two in the case of a tie) so you will need to have some fun and clever prizes for the victorious as well as some thoughtful parting gifts for all of your guests (even the ones who did not win any games!). Here are a few ideas for activities and games that are sure to entertain:

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How Big Is Mommy's Tummy?

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Using pieces of yarn or sheets of toilet paper to guess the size of mommy's tummy is an age old favorite that is simple to perform and always sure to get the party off to a fun start. Whoever comes closest to the actual circumference of the baby-belly is the winner.

Don't Say "Baby"!

Everyone starts off wearing a pin on their shirt. If you catch someone saying the word "baby" during the party, you take their pin and put it on your shirt. Whoever ends up wearing the most pins by the end of the night wins.

Blind Fold Taste Test

The Baby food guessing game is classic shower activity that is sure to provide knee slapping laughs. Blind folded contestants taste spoonfuls of various baby foods and the person who correctly identifies the most flavors is the winner (or loser if you consider the toll on their taste buds!).

Baby Bingo

Personalize your own game of baby bingo creating spaces that include mommy's name, the baby's due date, and other fun facts about the family.

There are plenty of fun and creative games that you can play with your guests that require nothing more than pencil and paper. How many baby items can you list in 30 seconds? It sounds simple and easy but you would be surprised how much (or how little) can come to mind when the stop watch is running. The winner is the person who can list the most items before time is up, but everyone playing is sure to get a kick out of some the answers when you take turns reading them aloud!

You can also put your creativity to work and come up with your own Unique Baby Shower Games, tailoring your party activities to match the personality and preferences of the mother-to-be.

Congratulations and have a wonderful baby shower!

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Colic - Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Firstly we need to establish what the term 'colic' means. Colic is the term given to the build up of gases in babies causing pain and discomfort. It is not an illness or a serious medical condition; it is however, very draining for both mother and baby.

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The main symptom of colic is usually constant crying for no apparent reason. For example your baby won't be hungry, need their nappy changed or have a temperature, they will not want to be laid down, sat up, played with or left alone. Nothing you do will ease their crying. Most babies have a colicky time of day, which is usually in the afternoon or early evening. The good news is that colic normally passes by the age of 3-4 months.

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Below you will find some top tips which we as a family have utilised to great effect.

Don't shake your baby's bottles. When making your baby's bottles swill the bottle gently to mix the milk and powder instead of shaking it. Shaking the bottle just causes more bubbles, which may lead to colic later.

Get the best bottles you can afford. There are companies that make bottles that claim to ease or prevent colic in babies. If you can afford to, try many different bottles to see which ones work better for you and then use them religiously.

Get a good colic treatment. There are many colic treatments out there. All babies are different and what one parent recommends may not work for your baby. Just keep trying different remedies and see which one works best with your infant.

Feed your baby in an upright position. Most parents' position their baby lying on their backs with their heads propped up on their arm for their bottle-feeds. Try to keep your baby as upright as possible without making them uncomfortable. You are aiming for their back and head to be in a straight line with an imaginary ping-pong ball between their chin and chest. If you picture a long necked bottle and now imagine a kink in the neck of the bottle you can see how easy it is to trap wind inside.

Patting is better than rubbing. If you picture your long necked bottle full of a fizzy drink with bubbles attached to the insides then begin to rub the bottle on the outside, what happens to the bubbles on the inside? Nothing? Exactly. We have a tendency to rub our babies backs to bring up wind rather that patting them. Rubbing their backs is soothing for mother and baby but does little to bring up their wind. Patting will help to move the air bubbles and will eventually release their wind.

Hold on to your baby. Once the feeding and winding is over and done with and your baby looks content you may be tempted to lay them down. Don't! Try to keep your baby in an upright position for around 20 minutes after a feed, even if they are asleep. This will help them release wind naturally without any intervention.

Don't lay them flat. When you do lay your baby down to sleep try to ensure they don't lay flat. If they sleep in a cot, put something under the head end of the cot mattress to raise it slightly. Make sure you don't raise it too much as your baby may slide down the mattress and disappear under the covers. A baby bouncer with an adjustable seat angle is ideal for sleeping in during the day.

Give them water. Babies that are fed on formula milk often suffer with constipation. Prior to their colicky time try to give your baby 1 - 2 ounces of cooled boiled water. This should not be given in one go, spread it out throughout the day. The ideal time is when they are impatient for a feed but they have a little while to go, give them a little water, but don't fill them up. This will ease their constipation, meaning they won't get a stomachache and it also helps to ease their wind. Keep an eye on their nappies for the next couple of days, too much water will result in runny number two's.

If you try all the above it should have an impact on you and your baby, reducing the amount of time spent crying and trying to soothe him. If it doesn't work, help to soothe your baby during its colicky time by giving him a warm bath, put on a lullaby CD (it really works) and gently rock them side-to-side.

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  • Converts to toddler bed, daybed, and full size bed (M4799Q Conversion rails sold separately)
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DaVinci Rowan 4-in-1 Convertible Crib in Espresso Including Toddler Rails

A traditional and timeless charmer, the Rowan crib reinforces the style sensibility of our best-selling cribs. But we gave it more durability by making sure the slats can withstand 80 pounds. The elevated rear panel makes baby the center of attention on their own little stage. Large panel slats give baby the sens of comfort, yet leaves just enough room for parenting eyes. We pay attention to details, so you don't have to. Partner it with our Parker case pieces to complete your nursery. Comes in cherry, oak, and espresso. Metal mattresss support that can be adjusted to 4 levels to adjust to your growing baby. Toddler guard rail kit included to easily convert crib to toddler bed for extended use. Footboard and headboard included to convert to full size (full size rails M5789 sold separately). Stationary side crib with no moving parts. Lead and phthalate safe. Non-toxic finish. Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests.





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M4791N The Emily Convertible Crib is perfect for your child. With the ability to be converted into a daybed and a full bed, it grows as your child does. Suitable for newborns, toddlers, and youth, the Emily Convertible Crib can convert from a crib to a toddler bed to a daybed to a full-sized bed. The mattress spring system adjusts to four different levels, allowing the crib to last through your infant's growth. The Daybed Conversion Rail Kit is a very simple and cost effective solution to transition your child's crib to youth bed. Crib Features: -4 level mattress spring system that allows you to adjust the mattress height as your infant grows -Toddler Bed conversion kit included (Full size headboard and footboard) -Optional Wooden Bed Rails for Full Size Bed conversion -Meets and exceeds all US safety standards -Actual color may vary slightly from shown -Constructed from New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood -Ready to assemble -Linens not included -This is a NON-Drop Side crib. Emily Convertible Crib Assembly Instructions Dimensions: -Crib: 42'' H x 54'' W x 34'' D About New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood: Radiata Pine, better known as 'New Zealand Pine' is a softwood tree that contains many properties that make it very suitable for furniture and furniture making. It has a density equal to that of hardwoods like poplar, mahogany and oak. Its uniform density ensures a smooth and consistent texture and confers its excellent machining, painting and staining properties; there is almost no variation in color between pieces. DaVinci's pine wood originates from forests maintained by managers that enforce environmental responsibility and the conservation of forest wildlife. ***Please note that these products cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience - feel free to call us regarding alternatives! This Crib is approved for use in the United States.



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Promote Breast Milk Production

What should you do to promote breast milk production? Many women experience the dilemma of low breast milk supply. It is not uncommon. This may be due to a variety of factors. Some of the factors may include: poor nutrition, increased stress, the baby's inability to latch properly onto the nipple or his inability to suck hard enough. Sucking, like pumping, stimulates breast milk production. The comfort level of the new mother to motherhood may also be a contributing factor.

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Women are able to increase milk supply. One method that can be employed is to increase the daily feedings for the baby. Switching your breast during feeding periods should also be conducted. This promotes more stimulation in the back of the breasts allowing the milk to travel to the nipples. Medicinal remedies such as galactagogues can also be administered. These are available in the form of teas or herbal extracts. However, some herbs such as parsley and sage should be completely avoided by lactating women as they are thought to decrease breast milk supply.

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A well balanced diet is imperative. Adequate amounts of calories and good nutrition should be maintained as part of the lactating period of the mother as it promotes milk production. Fresh water and herbals teas should also be incorporated on a regular basis. Motherhood may be uncomfortable for some women and feelings of pleasure or pain may accompany nursing. Finding a quiet place to nurse and bond with your baby can make it less stressful and increase breast milk supply.

Stress may also be a cause of diminished supply in breast milk. Nursing requires a large amount of energy and can lead to postpartum depression in some women. Stress relievers that may work for you should be sought and also talking with someone may help alleviate anxiety experienced.

Breast milk production can be unknowingly affected by the mother due to the intake of some foods containing anti-galactogogues. Some foods that contain these anti-milk making agents are herbs, decongestants, cabbage, peppermint, sage, etc.

To promote breast milk production:

1. Ensure adequate sleep, relaxation and rest
2. Drink plenty water and/or fluids in general
3. Feed the baby to provide breast stimulation and hence production
4. Add breasting pumping to your routine which also helps in stimulation

Naturally occurring galactogogues can also be added to the mother's diet. These naturally occurring galactogogues may be found in foods such as apricots, carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, pecans, oatmeal, green leafy vegetables, etc. These are healthy foods that can improve nutrition for anyone but especially for breast feeding mothers to increase milk production.

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M4791N The Emily Convertible Crib is perfect for your child. With the ability to be converted into a daybed and a full bed, it grows as your child does. Suitable for newborns, toddlers, and youth, the Emily Convertible Crib can convert from a crib to a toddler bed to a daybed to a full-sized bed. The mattress spring system adjusts to four different levels, allowing the crib to last through your infant's growth. The Daybed Conversion Rail Kit is a very simple and cost effective solution to transition your child's crib to youth bed. Crib Features: -4 level mattress spring system that allows you to adjust the mattress height as your infant grows -Toddler Bed conversion kit included (Full size headboard and footboard) -Optional Wooden Bed Rails for Full Size Bed conversion -Meets and exceeds all US safety standards -Actual color may vary slightly from shown -Constructed from New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood -Ready to assemble -Linens not included -This is a NON-Drop Side crib. Emily Convertible Crib Assembly Instructions Dimensions: -Crib: 42'' H x 54'' W x 34'' D About New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood: Radiata Pine, better known as 'New Zealand Pine' is a softwood tree that contains many properties that make it very suitable for furniture and furniture making. It has a density equal to that of hardwoods like poplar, mahogany and oak. Its uniform density ensures a smooth and consistent texture and confers its excellent machining, painting and staining properties; there is almost no variation in color between pieces. DaVinci's pine wood originates from forests maintained by managers that enforce environmental responsibility and the conservation of forest wildlife. ***Please note that these products cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience - feel free to call us regarding alternatives! This Crib is approved for use in the United States.



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5 Tips For Newborn Colic

Does your baby suffer from newborn colic? What is colic? Colic is a description of symptoms rather than a accurate diagnosis. Infant colic (also known as baby colic and three month colic) is a condition in which an otherwise healthy baby cries or screams frequently and for extended periods, without any discernible reason. Here are 5 tips to help you deal with newborn colic

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1. Switching formulas. For some formula-fed infants, swapping a standard cow's-milk formula for one that doesn't contain cow's milk can make a difference.

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2. Consider probiotics. Some infants appear to benefit from probiotic bacteria that grow naturally in the digestive tract and help promote good health. Colic is sometimes said to be caused by the lack of good bacteria in the digestive system and this is where probiotics can help.

3. Herbal teas such as chamomile, ginger and peppermint are said to aid the digestive process however they have been reports of babies reacting negatively to ginger and peppermint, especially if they suffer from reflux.

4. Baby massage aims to relax your baby and relieve their discomfort however does not cure the cause of colic.Baby massage has a similar soothing effect to bathing your baby in a warm bath.

5. Baby Bowen is based on the Bowen Technique and is probably the most effective method of curing newborn colic. It consists of 5 very gentle moves that re balance the nervous system and provides instant relief for your baby.

Baby Bowen is very effective as it deals with the cause of colic, an imbalance in the nervous system, and therefore works much better than other methods which simply treat the symptoms. The moves are simple and very easy to learn making it an ideal tool for dealing with newborn colic.

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Will The Marpac 980A White Noise Machine Help Baby To Sleep?

Are you wondering if a white noise machine like the Marpac 980A White Noise Machine would help baby to sleep? Read on and see how a white noise machine can help send your baby off to a restful slumber land.

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You may have been told by friends and family that a baby will fall asleep while you are out and about driving your car or when an electric fan or the blank screen of a television is running in the background, you may even have noticed it happen yourself.

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These sounds are called white noise; a Marpac 980A white noise sound machine can reproduce this sound and can help your baby fall asleep and get into a regular sleep pattern. Most new parents find getting their baby into a regular sleep pattern a bit of a challenge.

You may think adding another noise from a machine would keep your baby awake, but the white noise type of sound actually masks out other more annoying sounds like the ticking of a clock or even noisy neighbors and gently soothes your baby to sleep.

New babies are not used to an entirely quiet environment; after all they've spent nine months in the womb hearing all manner of sounds from a heartbeat to rushing blood flow. With the Marpac 980A machine you can surround your baby with a similar comforting sound helping them to relax and sleep and also stay asleep for longer.

Babies have very sensitive hearing, this is why they are sometimes startled awake by noises in and around the house.

Because of this, it is better to start off with the volume on the Marpac 980A turned down low and over time increase it to a suitable sound level that works for best your baby.

The Marpac 980A noise maker is a safe simple design that makes a soothing noise similar to that of wind blowing or an electric fan. Unlike a real fan there are no spinning blades to be concerned about. It is robust but portable enough to be used on trips away from home, such as staying over at the in-laws.

The Marpac 980A sound machine is proven to be the most popular choice of people looking for white noise sound machines.

You can continue to use this clever little machine to help your child as they grow older, making sure they continue to get a restful nights sleep.

This why I recommend you try the Marpac 980A White Noise Machine to help baby to sleep.

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  • Converts your Standard Crib into a Full Size Bed or your Mini crib into a Twin Size Bed
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This full,twin size conversion rail kit can be used to convert your Emily, Kalani, or Richmond crib into a full size bed or the Emily or Kalani Mini Crib into a twin size bed. Very easy to assemble in minutes and you will have extended the useful life of your DaVinci crib for many more enjoyable years to come. Non-toxic finish. Made of New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests. Measures 76.625"L x 1.75"W x 4.75"H. Features: Easily converts your Emily, Kalani, or Richmond crib into a full size bed or the Emily or Kalani Mini Crib into a twin size bed Lead and phthalate safe Non-toxic finish Extend the useful life of DaVinci cribs well into your child's teenage years Made of solid New Zealand Pine wood from sustainable forests Measures 76.625"L x 1.75"W x 4.75"H 1 year warranty



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M4791O The Emily Convertible Crib is perfect for your child. With the ability to be converted into a daybed and a full bed, it grows as your child does. Suitable for newborns, toddlers, and youth, the Emly Convertible Crib can convert from a crib to a toddler bed to a daybed to a full-sized bed. The mattress spring system adjusts to four different levels, allowing the crib to last through your infant's growth. The Daybed Conversion Rail Kit is a very simple and cost effective solution to transition your child's crib to youth bed. Crib Features: -4 level mattress spring system that allows you to adjust the mattress height as your infant grows -Toddler Bed conversion kit included (Full size headboard and footboard) -Optional Wooden Bed Rails for Full Size Bed conversion -Meets and exceeds all US safety standards -Actual color may vary slightly from shown -Constructed from New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood -Ready to assemble -Linens not included -This is a NON-Drop Side crib. Emily Convertible Crib Assembly Instructions Dimensions: -Crib: 42'' H x 54'' W x 34'' D About New Zealand Radiata Pine Wood: Radiata Pine, better known as 'New Zealand Pine' is a softwood tree that contains many properties that make it very suitable for furniture and furniture making. It has a density equal to that of hardwoods like poplar, mahogany and oak. Its uniform density ensures a smooth and consistent texture and confers its excellent machining, painting and staining properties; there is almost no variation in color between pieces. DaVinci's pine wood originates from forests maintained by managers that enforce environmental responsibility and the conservation of forest wildlife. ***Please note that these products cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience - feel free to call us regarding alternatives! This Crib is approved for use in the United States.



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Spotting the Best Baby Formula

In looking for the best baby formula, there are a lot of considerations. There are no words to describe just how important milk is for the first few months of a baby's life. This virtually makes up the most nutrition for your baby. This is precisely the reason why most parents are looking to find the best one in the market. If you are one of those parents, then you can be guided through this article in looking for the best baby formula for your delightful baby.

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There are different types of baby milk formula available in the market. You can find a myriad of these in powder form, concentrated, and ready to feed variety.

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The powdered baby milk is perhaps the most commonly found in the market today. It is basically a powdered form of milk which you can mix with water using the right measurements. You only need to place it into the feeding bottle, mix it with water, and do a little shake. The issue in this form of baby milk formula is that you need to properly measure it to make sure that your baby is getting the right levels of nutrients. To resolve this problem, you can always get the individualized packets that you can conveniently just mix into the water, but it comes with a price. As an alternative, you can get the containers with compartments which you can prepare first before traveling. This is one of the most convenient ways of mixing powdered baby formula.

Concentrated baby formula, on the other hand, is a concentrated form of milk that you can simply pour into water and mix together. This is perhaps one of the most compact ways of preparing milk for your baby. Even though this is very convenient, it comes with a price.

Ready to feed is perhaps one of the most convenient baby milk formula available in the market. This is individually packed formula that you can either place directly in the feeding bottle, or in individual packs. You will surely find this very convenient as it comes pre-measured. In that way, you are sure that your baby receives the right amount of nutrition. On the other hand, you are expected to pay a whole lot for this kind of convenience.

Those are three types of baby milk you can get in the market. But if you are on a tight budget and you want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the price you will pay, and then you can always avail of the programs that can assist you in buying the best baby formula. But, there are a lot of parents who are not qualified for these programs. As an alternative, you can always choose to minimize the amount you spend.

The fact is; there is really no such thing as the ultimate and best baby formula. There is only the best for your baby. It depends on the needs and preference of your baby. So, before deciding on which to settle on, make sure to consult your baby's paediatrician first. This is the safest way of determining if the baby formula is fit for your baby.

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Early Learning - Can Movies and TV Ever Be Good For Babies and Small Children?

What an important question! As a parent of a baby or toddler, you want to help your little one reach his potential. We know that language and social skills are very important for success in school and in life. And what better time to start than when your child is young?

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First, the bad news--the really bad news. "Excessive viewing before age three has been shown to be associated with problems of attention control, aggressive behavior and poor cognitive development. Early television viewing has exploded in recent years, and is one of the major public health issues facing American children," according to University of Washington researcher Frederick Zimmerman.

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In this article, we'll look at the suggested links between screen time and lower vocabulary, ADHD, autism, and violent behaviour. Then we'll look at how you might possibly use baby TV and movies to help your child learn.

LOWER LANGUAGE SKILLS A University of Washington study shows that 40% of three-month-old babies and 90% of two-year-olds "watch" TV or movies regularly. Researchers found that parents allowed their babies and toddlers to watch educational TV, baby videos/DVDs, other children's programs and adult programs.

What can we learn from this study?

* "Most parents seek what's best for their child, and we discovered that many parents believe that they are providing educational and brain development opportunities by exposing their babies to 10 to 20 hours of viewing per week," says researcher Andrew Meltzoff, a developmental psychologist.

* According to Frederick Zimmerman, lead author of the study, that's a bad thing. "Exposure to TV takes time away from more developmentally appropriate activities such as a parent or adult caregiver and an infant engaging in free play with dolls, blocks or cars . . ." he says.

* Infants age 8 to 16 months who viewed baby programs knew fewer words than those who did not view them.

"The more videos they watched, the fewer words they knew," says Dr. Dimitri Christakis. "These babies scored about 10% lower on language skills than infants who had not watched these videos."

* Meltzoff says that parents "instinctively adjust their speech, eye gaze and social signals to support language acquisition"--obviously something no machine can do!

* Surprisingly, it didn't make any difference whether the parent watched with the infant or not!

Why did these babies learn more slowly? Dr. Vic Strasburger, pediatrics professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, says "Babies require face-to-face interaction to learn. They don't get that interaction from watching TV or videos. In fact, the watching probably interferes with the crucial wiring being laid down in their brains during early development."

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is characterized by problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. A link between ADHD and early TV viewing has been noted by Dimitri A. Christakis, MD, MPH et al.

"In contrast to the pace with which real life unfolds and is experienced by young children, television can portray rapidly changing images, scenery, and events. It can be overstimulating yet extremely interesting, " say the researchers. "We found that early exposure to television was associated with subsequent attentional problems."

The researchers examined data for 1278 children at the age of one year and 1345 children at age three. They found that an extra hour of daily television watching at these ages translated into a ten percent higher probability that the child would exhibit ADHD behaviours by the age of seven.

AUTISM Autism is characterized by poor or no language skills, poor social skills, unusual repetitive behaviours and obsessive interests. A University of Cornell study found that higher rates of autism appeared to be linked to higher rates of screen time.

The researchers hypothesize that "a small segment of the population is vulnerable to developing autism because of their underlying biology and that either too much or certain types of early childhood television watching serves as a trigger for the condition."

In his commentary on this study in Slate magazine, Gregg Easterbrook notes that autistic children have abnormal activity in the visual-processing areas of their brains. As these areas are developing rapidly during the first three years of a child's life, he wonders whether "excessive viewing of brightly colored two-dimensional screen images" can cause problems. I find this comment highly interesting, as it would apply to the full spectrum from "quality children's programming" to adult material.

VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR The National Association for the Education of Young Children identified the following areas of concern about children watching violence on TV: * Children may become less sensitive to the pain and suffering of others. * They may be more likely to behave in aggressive or harmful ways toward others. * They may become more fearful of the world around them.

The American Psychological Association reports on several studies in which some children watched a violent program and others watched a nonviolent one. Those in the first group were slower to intervene, either directly or by calling for help, when they saw younger children fighting or breaking toys after the program.

Now that we know the bad news . . .

Is it possible to use movies at all? I think it is. I believe the key is to USE the program, not just WATCH it. Most people know that it's very good to read to babies, but no one would set a book before a baby and walk away, thinking it will do her any good at all!

Rock your baby or tap the rhythm to classical music or children's songs.

Be very, very choosy about what your young child watches--and watch with him. Does the program show kindness, helpfulness, generosity . . . whatever values you wish your little one to learn?

When she is old enough to relate to the images of people, animals and toys, talk to her about what she's seeing. "Look at the puppy. He's playing with the kitten. They're friends. Mommy is your friend." "The baby birds are hungry. They're calling for their mommy. She's going to come back with some food." "Oh no! The baby lamb is lost. I wonder if the shepherd will find him."

Make screen time a special--and highly limited--time that the two of you share. Treat a baby or young children's movie the way you treat a book--as another tool to give you topics for interaction with your little one.

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This elegant sleigh changing table has beautiful curves that will be a timeless piece to add to any nursery. It includes a 1" waterproof changer pad, safety strap, two shelves, and a drawer for added storage. Made of Pine wood. Features: Emily changer has the beautiful sleigh style design that is very popular. Safety belt and metal support under changer top enhances the safety of the changer. 1" waterproof changing pad included for additional comfort for your baby. Extra drawer under changer top for additional storage space. Made of Pine and wood composites. Finish: Espresso 1 Year Warranty



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