5.2 million 6-19 year old have hearing loss directly related to
noise exposure*. Don't let your child be part of this
unfortunate group.
PEACE & QUIET
'Offer your child peace and quiet,' says the Noise Center.
'Noise poses a serious threat to children's hearing, health,
learning and behavior.' (And I can't think of an adult who
functions well in a noisy environment either.) 'Peace' and
'quiet' usually go together because without 'quiet' there can be
no 'peace.'
Aside from turning down the TV ...
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Posted on May 20th, 2012
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve a
slice of history by creating a time capsule as a gift for your
new baby?
Your personally designed time capsule preserves history, popular
culture, special memories and can help link generations of a
family together. It is truly a unique and thoughtful gift that
will be cherished in later years.
There are a number of steps to keep in mind when creating a time
capsule gift.
MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY Traditionally, a time capsule provides ...
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Posted on May 19th, 2012
Congratulations, you're the expectant parent of a beautiful newborn child. You're experiencing one of the most exciting times in your life, and most couples in love agree that the family isn't complete without children in their lives. But there is much planning ahead. One of the most important aspects of planning for the arrival of your child is designing the nursery - complete with a sturdy crib, infant bedding, nursery decor, and accessories. Most first time parents I know love this part of ...
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Posted on May 18th, 2012
Baby Trend Infant Car Seat is touted to be the number 1 rated infant car seat, thus the high demand in the market. For babies who weight between 5 lbs and 22 lbs and has a height of 28.5 inches or maybe less, this is the ideal car seat. The Baby Trend Infant Car Seat has a 5-point safety harness which assures the safety of the child. This is the very preference of the parents. They want their children to be safe and protected at all times. The Baby Trend Infant Car Seat meets the very ...
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Posted on May 17th, 2012
Children are supposed to be well-taken care of by adults. They
are supposed to have their basic needs met. These include the
need for food, warmth, physical comfort, adequate clothing and a
healthy environment. These needs also include their emotional
needs, such as comfort, closeness to other human beings, and
love.
Unfortunately, due to the hectic and extremely busy lifestyle we
all lead, sometimes we unintentionally neglect some of our
children's basic needs which are necessary to ...
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Posted on May 16th, 2012
Cats outnumbered dogs by millions as house pets in USA , UK and
many countries of Europe. In USA alone, there are about sixty
million cats kept as pets. In USA, thirty seven percent of
houses are having at least one pet cat. In UK about twenty five
percent of houses are having at least one pet cat. In Australia,
twenty six percent of houses are having at least one pet cat.
There are more than seven million pet cats in UK. In Canada,
there are about five million domestic cats. There are about ...
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Posted on May 15th, 2012
Infant strollers are a bit different that a stroller for an older child. Infant strollers must fully recline because the newborns and up to 3 months cannot all manage the weight of their heads. We as adults must provide support to those huge brain-cases. Just as when we hold and cuddle our newborn, cradling her sweet-smelling, fuzzy cranium in the crook of our elbow, we need to be sure that her head is held fixed and not allowed to flop uncontrollably. Therefore, an infant stroller must hold ...
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Posted on May 14th, 2012
Pregnant dogs go through a certain stage. Surely, there would some signs that would tell you. The first, and the most common sign, would be changes in your pet's appetite. It is quite natural for a pregnant dog not to touch its food during the first few days of pregnancy. Like humans, dogs undergo morning sickness too. Don't worry though. Most dogs make up for their lost meals a few weeks into the pregnancy. If after the dog heat period your dog still refuses to eat, there are high chances that ...
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Posted on May 13th, 2012
Many dog owners struggle with the question, how do I know if, and when my dog is pregnant? Here are some signs to watch for:
(1) Try to remember if she has been spending time with a male dog recently. You may have even seen them in the lock position. This is where the dogs are attached to each other for a few minutes. This allows transfer of sperms.
(2) She may have lost her appetite.
(3) She may not be as active as usual, spending more time resting or sleeping.
(4) Her teats may be a bit ...
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Posted on May 12th, 2012
In the lifetime of a woman, the best moments are when she becomes a mother. It's a feeling that only a mother can explain. When women conceive and are due to deliver in 9 months there are a number of worries and anticipations along with excitement and delight cropping in one's mind and heart. Every pregnant woman would want to have a healthy baby first and then would desire for either of the sex, colour, or appearance. Health comes first and should be the most primary concern of any expecting ...
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Posted on May 11th, 2012