http://www.uc-baby.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:31:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today we have a guest post by Lianne Castelino from Where Parents Talk.com. Be sure to visit their website and view the video below. SAGE ADVICE DURING PREGNANCY By Lianne Castelino  www.whereparentstalk.com There seems to be a little baby boom going on among my friends and acquaintances – and the proud parents-to-be couldn’t ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/07/12/sage-advice-during-pregnancy/ Teething babies are hard to comfort and it’s difficult to know what might help to alleviate their pain. Fortunately there are some methods that are effective in relieving the pain felt by teething babies. Anything cold can help with the pain.  There are commercial teething rings available on the market that ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/06/20/teething-babies/ There are several reasons why babies cry.  They cry when they are hungry, they cry when they are tired, they cry when they are hot or cold, they cry when they are sick and sometimes they just cry for the sake of crying.  Babies can’t talk so they do the ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/05/21/crying-baby/ When you get your newborn baby home, you’ll find that in their first few weeks of life that they are interested in two things, sleeping and eating. Well, three things actually, but you’ll learn about the third one soon enough. Though this sounds simple enough, and for them it is, ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/05/10/newborn-babies/ Babies can’t talk so they make a fuss. Here’s a checklist for handling a fussy baby. Feed them A basic human need is food and babies will not let you forget. If your baby is fussy, this should be your first suspicion. Change their diaper If the baby is well fed and ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/04/27/fussy-baby/ For years, diets in the western world have given up health in place of convenience. This convenience carries over into the pre packaged and processed foods that so many people have come to depend on to feed their babies. Unfortunately, these foods often are lacking in nutrients and ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/04/14/homemade-baby-food/ The type of food you first introduce is of the utmost importance. A good rule of thumb is to start with a hypoallergenic cereal such as rice or barley cereal with added breast milk, formula or water. Give your baby one to two teaspoons on a rubber tipped spoon to ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/02/24/starter-foods/ Here is a segment from the CBC featuring one of UC Baby's clients that broadcasted her ultrasound screening to her husband who was serving in Afghanistan. A real heart warming story that truly shows the magic of 3D/4D Ultrasound (click to view). http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2010/01/05/a-touching-uc-baby-story/ 1. Faster heart rate indicates a girl 2. You should not exercise during the pregnancy 3. Ultrasound makes your baby left handed 4. Ball-shaped belly means a boy 5. Standing upside down after conception increases your chance of getting pregnant 6. Craving for spicy food means you are having a boy 7. Craving for sweet means ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2009/11/16/9-most-common-pregnancy-myths/ Tips for Hot Mamas: Take Yoga / Fitness classes Join parent groups & clubs Find a reliable babysitter or care-giver Use baby carrier for hectic times Use organic & eco-friendly products Keep a pre-packed diaper bag Spoil yourself & your baby often Massage your baby for good sleep Schedule your ... http://www.uc-baby.com/blog/2009/11/09/tips-for-hot-mamas/