My Baby

Vaccinations have weakened, but not eradicated, many once fatal diseases.

Polio. Scarlet fever. Typhoid. Today, this list does little more than conjure up old memories of iron lungs, crutches and maybe one sad velveteen rabbit. But less than a century ago, these words were enough to make most parents go white with dread.

With all the iPhone apps available, it is no surprise that there are many great apps for parents having babies and for newborn care.

Here are some of the top iPhone apps regarding Babies:

BABY NAMES PLUS - Browse over 8500 baby names, from the trendy to the unexpected. Baby Names Plus allows you to search by gender, origin, popularity, or meaning and save your favorites.

Isn’t it wonderful when you get simple information that can make a big difference in understanding your child? Sometimes the concept of brain development can seem too complicated or overwhelming. What if I told you optimal brain development can occur very easily through every day experiences?

Many parents don't know how beneficial sign language can be to both their child and themselves. It is a great communication tool to use prior to your baby having the ability to talk and let you know exactly what he wants. They know what they want at a very early age, they just can't tell you.

So you’ve read about baby sign language and are excited to empower your little one with the gift of communication. Now you just need the tools to get started and a little encouragement. This article was designed to get you off and signing.

Don't you often wonder about the frustration level of babies and toddlers that know what they want but can't express themselves in words yet? Well, that's where teaching your child sign language comes into play. It really does make for less frustration on the part of baby and parent.

There are many benefits for a child that is taught to use Sign Language.

* Signing allows children to clearly communicate their thoughts, needs and desires.
* Signing helps reduce frustration and tantrums.
* Signing helps build stronger bonds and trust between you and your baby.

There are many benefits for a child that is taught to use Sign Language.

* Signing allows children to clearly communicate their thoughts, needs and desires.
* Signing helps reduce frustration and tantrums.
* Signing helps build stronger bonds and trust between you and your baby.
* Signing is a fun activity/special time to share w/your child.
* Signing increases confidence and self esteem.
* Sign language can help toddlers identify their emotions.
* Signing may accelerate verbal language development.
* Signing babies have larger vocabularies.

Breastfeeding has been around for years and has lived up to its reputation as being “good for your baby.” Why, you ask?…

Top 5 Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby

1. Contains antibodies which are disease-fighting cells that help protect infants from germs, illnesses and even SIDS
2. Decreased health-related risks for infants of ear infections, stomach viruses, diarrhea, respiratory infections, asthma, obesity, diabetes, childhood leukemia and more
3. Decreased health-related risks for moms of Type 2 Diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer, and postpartum depression

How much does breastfeeding cost? How much money can be saved? In today’s health reform climate, it’s always about the bottom line. So for those of us who have for years championed breastfeeding as one of the best choices moms can make for the health of their children, a new study by Dr. Melissa Bartick and Arnold Reinhold in this week’s journal Pediatrics provides the financial data to support the choice to breastfeed exclusively for at least the first six months of a child’s life.

As a parent, you might not think of your home as a hazardous place, but through the eyes of a pediatric emergency physician, the home can sometimes seem like a dangerous booby trap for young kids. Places where children can potentially come into harm are everywhere in the home, but with the proper precautions and carefully placed childproofing equipment, you can do your best to keep your child safe.