►Parenting is the hardest job in the world
►People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one
►Children are the only form of immortality that we can be sure of
►Babies are beautiful, wonderful, enchanting, extraordinary little creatures - who grow up into ordinary folk like us
Baby's First Year
You've got a new life to nurture, one that's unique in all the world.As you look down into the bassinet, you feel overwhelmed by love - and perhaps by a little panic, too. You realize that nothing has quite prepared you for this moment. As hard as it might be to imagine, you will adjust to your newfound status as a parent. A few things will come naturally - but not as many as you may want. You'll learn a few tricks by trial and error. You'll pick up others from friends and family who have walked this path before. You'll even invent a few clever baby-raising tricks of your own. And pretty soon, you'll be the one that new parents will turn to for advice. For now, enjoy the surprises as they unfold. There's no need to hurry this first year. Instead, savor it.
10 TOP BABY NAMES
GIRLS BOYS
1.Emily 1.Jacob
2.Madison 2.Michael
3.Hannah 3.Joshua
4.Emma 4.Matthew
5.Alexis 5.Ethan
6.Ashley 6.Joseth
7.Abigail 7.Andrew
8.Sarah 8.Christother
9.Samantha 9.Daniel
10.Olivia 10.Nicolas
Parenting Primer
Welcome to your baby's world, where words you never needed to know before - such as bouncer, breast pump and travel system - are about to became an important part of your vocabulary. Here, a glossary for expectant and new parents
Baby skin care - Baby skin may always seem soft and smooth. But it is also extremely sensitive, vulnerable to dryness and irritation...Back to sleep - safety campaign slogan to remind parents to position babies on their backs during sleep in order to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant death Syndrome (SIDS)
Bodysuit - one piece outfit that snaps closed over the diaper at the crotch.
Bouncer - infant seat that allows a baby to bounce and play or sleep while in the same room with a parent who may be engaged in other activities.
Breast pump - an aid for expressing breast milk to allow a mother to pump when she's unavailable for breastfeeding; can be powered by hand, battery or electricity, depending on needed usage.
Colic - almost daily periods of inconsolable, inexplicable crying beginning at six to eight weeks of age and lasting until 12 to 16 weeks; most responsive to rhythmic motion and white noise.
Convertible car seat - safety seat used rear-facing for infants younger than 12 months and less than 20 pounds. It can also be used forward-facing after a child exceeds the manufacturer's weight and height limit for using the seat rear-facing.
Cradle cap - oily flaking or a waxy, yellow crusting of the scalp (soborrheic dermatitis), preventable by daily hair brushing and shampooing (be sure to get behind the ears).
Diaper rash - red swollen bumps and chafing in the diaper area caused by friction between a wet diaper and a baby's delicate bottom and contact with urine and stool; can be reduced by diaper changing 8 to 10 times daily, consistent use of a perfume-free diaper cream or ointment and thorough cleansing, especially after stooling.
Digital thermometer - mercury-free thermometer that indicates temperature numerically.
Double stroller - allows a parent to tote two children; stroller that carry three or four children are also available.
Feeding system - bottles, cups, spoons and bowls designed specifically for use at each feeding milestone.
Infant car seat - safety seat used rear-facing-only for infants up until one year of age and least 20 pounds.
Jogging stroller - three -wheeled stroller balanced to allow a parent to push a semi-reclined child while walking, jogging or even running (depending on wheel size).
Layette - a baby's first wardrobe plus nursery, bathing and travel necessities.
Mobile - moving toys and shapes, sometimes accompanied by sound, which hang over a crib. (For safety, this should be removed once the baby can reach it, at about five months.
Monitor - two-way device that allows a parent to hear the baby's sounds from another room or part of the house; some have light indicators that register the strength of the baby's sounds, useful when household background noises might make them inaudible.
Playard - rectangular-shaped, portable enclosure in which a baby can play or take a nap.
Travel system - an infant seat/stroller combination that simplifies moving a baby from car to stroller by allowing the seat to snap into the stroller (while the seat base stays strapped into the car).
Umbrella stroller - lightweight, foldable stroller that has curved, umbrella - like handles and can be manoeuvred around tight spaces.
