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Great Reading for Young Listeners

I started out reading to my baby at a month old.  I just couldn't wait to start reading to him and although he didn't understand anything I was reading, he could still hear my voice and the rythmic tone as I read.  I would hold him in one arm as we sat in the antique rocker in his nursery and just bonded. I loved it and he loved it.

I read to him everyday and as he grew, we planned day trips to the library and book store to find interesting reads for the week. His personal collection of books began growing so quickly, I had to purchase a book shelve for his room.  It was filled with favorites like "Good Night Moon" and "Just Because I Love You".   

Reading to Baby

Jacob loves books. His mom knows this because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms excitedly.

His favorite page of "Goodnight Moon" shows a cow jumping over the moon. He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she is done reading, his mom usually lets him hold the sturdy board book, which he promptly sticks into his mouth.

Jacob is only 6 months old, but he is already well on his way to becoming a reader.

Free Dental Chart  

Parents sometimes think of their newborn's as having no teeth but babies are born with 20 primary teeth located in their jawbone. 

As many as 20 percent of children have cavities by the age of 3 and those cavities might be avoided by early checkups.  Every child needs to see their dentist by the age of one!

Keep track of baby's errupting teeth with this free chart and contact your dentist or pedodontist if should have any questions or concerns about your child's teeth.

How Early Should Dental Care Begin For Your Baby?

The majority of people take a long time before they embark on taking dental care for their kids. Before reaching age five, twenty five percent of children have their first cavity, and a lot more cross that number also – 50 to 70 percent of children will have at least one cavity when they are in the grade schools.

                                                   

Earth Friendly Toys

Introducing "Fleece Baby Dot Doll" by Craftsbury Kids, a new addition to their Earth Friendly Treats line. Babies just love em...made of soft fleece fabric with body parts that twist and turn for good motor skill development.

Other selections include Yo-Yo Bunny Doll, Yo-Yo Elephant Doll and Yo-Yo Puppy Doll.  Hurry, offering Free Ground Shipping for a limited time!

Craftsbury Kids: $26.00

U.S. newborn survival rate ranks near bottom

An estimated 2 million babies die on their first day each year worldwide, and the United States has the second worst newborn mortality rate in the developed world, according to a new report.

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Is Your Child Sleep-Deprived?

One-third of kids don't get enough sleep. Does yours?

Is your child inattentive, restless, or irritable? Is he prone to injury or wild, flailing meltdowns? If so, there may be a simple explanation. Long overlooked, lack of sleep is now considered a key contributor to kid's behavioral and physical problems. According to the National Institutes of Health, a good night's sleep, along with healthy eating and exercise, is the crucial third leg in a child's health triangle. Given these findings, the estimated number of sleep-deprived kids is staggering: one in three, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Be Prepared for your New Baby: A Checklist for New Parents to Be

If you are expecting a new baby you have probably already been preparing for your little one for quite some time. Packing for the hospital and preparing your home for the new baby are the most important things you can do to make your transition from the hospital back home smoother. Here are some preparation tips that I found the most helpful before the birth of my daughter.

No More Babies For Me!

So you're having a baby! Have a baby or want to have a baby?  If your reading this blog chances are you fall into one of these 3 categories.  My guess is your looking for information or have information to share about babies.  Great!  Because no matter which of the 3 categories you fall into ...you've come to the right place.

Babies are a passion of mine, although, I currently do not fall into any of the 3 categories above and do not intend to.  Three is the limit for me!  Three boys, Andrew, Jeremy and my surprise baby bundle of boy, Joseph!  The two eldest boys are adults now and my little Joey boy is age six!  At age 42...Yep, been there, done that and re-done that!!!