An umbrella made specifically for kids is a great investment for your own family or as a gift. To find the best umbrellas for kids, we considered the safety of the design and how simple they were for children to use. We looked for lightweight products that were sturdy and easy to hold, and, above all, will keep them dry. Based on our reviews, these are the best umbrellas for kids on the market today....
The term Hispanic as used by the U.S. Census Bureau refers to persons with roots in Mexico, Central America, South America, Puerto Rico, and certain Caribbean nations. Given the diversity of these regions, one would expect to find diversity in the roles of Hispanic grandparents. While there are some variations, some generalizations appear to be true for most with Hispanic or Latino roots. Large, close-knit families are typical, with grandparents playing important roles....
As part of postpartum recovery, you’ll experience postpartum bleeding that’s typically heaviest right after delivery (this much I knew). I planned to breastfeed but didn’t realize I’d have to deal with sore and painful nipples. Looking back, I wish I had prepared myself more, so I’m sharing my top five postpartum recovery items to add to your own (or your loved one’s) list. To buy: Always Discreet Boutique Underwear, $21; walmart....
One thing you probably don’t spend time thinking about is the anatomy of your nipples—and whether yours are conducive to typical breastfeeding. In reality, a lot of women have normal anatomical variations to their nipples. The most common difference is having flat or inverted nipples, sometimes also called retracted nipples. This doesn’t affect your ability to produce breast milk or breastfeed your baby, but it can make breastfeeding a little bit trickier (at least initially)....
Introverted children are often mistaken for shy children, but being introverted and being shy aren’t the same thing. Parents may see that their child doesn’t seem to socialize as many other children do. Their child may prefer to spend time alone reading or engaging in other individual activities rather than eagerly seeking out the companionship of other kids. Wanting a well-adjusted child, these parents may apply tips that can help shy children become more outgoing, but they aren’t going to change the nature of an introverted child....
Is My Baby Too Warm or Too Cold? Your home should be a comfortable low to mid-70 degrees Fahrenheit, keeping in mind the season and how your baby is dressed. The best way to tell if your baby is warm enough is to look at and touch your baby’s skin. If your baby’s skin looks blotchy and cool or if your baby’s hands and feet feel cold, you may want to add additional clothing such as socks or a hat....
Literacy Skills Literacy skills are all the skills needed for reading and writing. They include such things as awareness of the sounds of language, awareness of print, and the relationship between letters and sounds. Other literacy skills include vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension. Here are some simple definitions of some of the skills contained within the larger concept of literacy. Phonemic Awareness Phonemic awareness (awareness of sounds) is the ability to hear and play with the individual sounds of language, to create new words using those sounds in different ways....
This couldn’t be farther from the truth, says Dr. Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, a board-certified physician in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and the practice director of the CCRM Fertility Clinic in New York City. “Being transgender doesn’t have to be a nonstarter to having a family,” he says. And if there’s one thing he wishes was more well-known among the transgender community, it’s that fertility options are readily available—and so are medical professionals....
Uterine contractions cause the cervix to thin and dilate or open for childbirth. They also allow the baby to descend into the birth canal. You can experience several types of contractions. But only two types determine if you are going into labor or not: true labor and false labor contractions. True labor contractions are the ones that indicate real labor is on the horizon. They are more intense, closer together, and don’t go away....
Duties of Middle School Officers Let’s explore some of the duties middle school officers might have so you can help your tween know what to expect and make a decision. Keep in mind that these duties might be different from school to school, though they are generally similar. Class President The middle school class president often has more responsibility than the other officers. It is an interesting and challenging position, and it offers an excellent opportunity for building leadership and social skills....
In addition to being a great bonding technique in those early days following birth, kangaroo care comes with a plethora of health benefits for newborn babies—especially if your infant is preterm. From improving oxygen rates to helping babies maintain their body temperature, there are several reasons to cozy up to your new infant and put this method into practice. Ahead, we’ll break down exactly what kangaroo care is, where it originated, and how you can implement it yourself—even if you aren’t able to hold your baby directly after birth....
Still, there’s more work to be done in our understanding and education when it comes to postpartum mood disorders. For example, so much of postpartum mental health focuses on postpartum depression and anxiety. And while those conditions are prevalent—10-15% of postpartum parents experience depression and anxiety—they aren’t the only conditions common in the postpartum period. For example, some of us experience exaggerated happiness, boundless energy, sleeplessness, and feelings of invincibility after birth....
Reasons for Tandem Breastfeeding The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding until a baby is 6 months old. After that, the AAP recommends continuing to breastfeed until at least 2 years and then as long as is mutually desired. WHO also recommends breastfeeding until at least 2 years and beyond. Sometimes when people become pregnant again very quickly after the birth of their older child, they may not have yet met their breastfeeding goals and want to continue....
Finding Lost Shot Records Families move, doctors retire, and records get lost. If this happens to you before you go any further, there are a few things you can do to locate your child’s shot records: Schools or childcare providers. Contact previous daycare centers, schools, camps, or anywhere else your child previously attended. that else you may have given a copy of their shot record to, and see if they still have a copy....
Honey is a delicious, natural sweetener, but for babies, it can be dangerous. Even a tiny dab of honey on a pacifier to help your little one get through a shot at the doctor’s office or rubbing honey on the gums to soothe teething pain is considered unsafe and should be avoided completely. A type of bacteria in honey can cause serious and even fatal issues in infants. Here, we’ll discuss why honey isn’t safe for your baby under 1 and when it can be safely introduced....
For one thing, there is no such thing as a “best” way to get babies to sleep, because all babies and parents are different and will have different sleep needs. Another issue that has interfered with parents making decisions about baby sleep, however, is that they may be getting conflicting advice from experts about where babies should sleep and when a baby should sleep in their own room. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies should share a room until 6 months old, but not a bed with their parents....
Visit Just Multiples to shop for coordinated outfits for babies and toddlers and novelty shirts (Copy Cats, Got Twins?, 1 of 2/2 of 2, etc.). It’s one of the biggest online sites for twin clothing and products that you’ll find. One of the convenient options about their clothing offerings is that you can order twin-themed designs in various sizes and styles, such as baby tees and onesies with long or short sleeves....
