Babies are amazing little creatures. Just when you think they’ll never fall asleep, they head off to dreamland in the most unusual places. When this happens, it’s tempting to leave them where they lay.

Don’t cave in! To make sure a little princess slumbers just right, it falls on you to inspect the places baby sleep to ensure they are safe and secure.

While there’s little doubt you find yourself rather tired with a new baby in the house, taking the time to check out the places just makes good common sense.

With the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome always a concern, a few extra minutes of time can alleviate some very big worries. This can bode well for your own chances to slumber, too, since the peace of mind safety provides takes a big load off your thoughts.

Some questions to ask when inspecting the places baby sleep happens include:

* How the baby is laying? If she’s in her car seat and fast asleep, chances are she’s quite safe for a catnap. Should she have dozed off while set on her stomach on the couch, however, moving her is a rather good idea. While rolling generally isn’t a concern when she’s a newborn and still quite little, a facedown position on a comfy couch increases the odds of trouble.

* What objects are around her? Believe it or not, typical “baby” toys are not always safe to have around while she counts a few sheep. If toys are nearby or any other objects are around that can potentially block her face and hamper breathing, move them even if the action wakes her. You are always better off when the safe, rather than sorry, approach is taken.

* Is the area free from loose fitting blankets? This is a big concern for many new parents and one that’s a little hard to get a handle on. The reality is anything loose on a bed, from its sheets to its blankets, can cause potential breathing problems under the right (or wrong) circumstances.

* Is her sleep area separate and protected from others in the house? If she falls asleep in the middle of your bed at your own bedtime, for example, it’s time to move her. Rolling over accidents happen. They’re rare, but they do occur. This is one mistake no new parent (or experienced one) wants to make.

* Is the temperature right? If the place baby sleeps in is too hot or too cold, it might be worth moving her to a more suitable room or adjusting the temperature. Comfortable nighttime clothes and room temperature is typically the best to shoot for. Babies don’t need big quilted blankets or other similar covers that can accidentally get stuck over their noses.

The places baby sleep are quite often anywhere that you don’t necessarily expect. She’ll fall asleep in her car seat on the way home from the store, on your shoulder while you walk through the house and in the middle of your bed while you fold laundry.

Put her in her own, safe bed and quite often it’s a no go of monumental proportions. While it’s tempting to leave her where she falls asleep, take a good look around to make sure it’s really safe. You’ll always be glad you did!

My philosophy is based on the more and more accepted theory that the allergy problem lies within the body’s energy system, and the cause is a disharmony between the body’s energy and that of the allergen.

It is this disharmony that causes a disruption, or blockage in the energy system which is what sets off the cascade of an inappropriate immune response which result in the allergy symptoms.

The object then is to retrain, or balance the energy system so it is IN harmony with the cat allergen. Once that happens, the allergy symptoms go away completely.

This is a workable theory, as it can be observed time and time again using effective modern techniques. (TAT is only one of several-but probably one of the fastest and most effective.)

But then, what is it that causes the energy system to become unbalanced in the presence of the allergen?

Is there any connection at all with the mind?

Anyone interested in the mind-body connection have read stories of how someone got the phone call that their mother had died as they are watching a bouquet of yellow roses.

Ever since that incident that person was allergic to yellow roses. (Not red ones, or pink ones-only the yellow ones…) The person was even allergic to yellow plastic roses…

Or the case when someone was in a rollover accident, pinned under the car in the grass, gasoline fumes wafting, and after that they get violently ill when around rag weed?

Or the verified cases when someone who is a multiple personality has one personality that is allergic to cats, and the other is not… (They are in the same body, but they have different memories…different memories causing different chemistry.)

So, then, what can be an emotional cause for someone to be allergic to cats?

Well, the causes can vary quite a bit, but in my experience, a frequent reason for someone’s allergy has to do with the bad rap cats have had for hundreds of years.

I’d like to mention here, that it makes no difference if you like or love cats.

The bad rap is pervasive.

Let me explain…

Your mind is like a computer. Some of the data you get is like those temporary internet files- easy to delete.
Then some data gets saved onto your hard drive… Data that came to you from authority figures when you were a child, or data that came when you were in a state of acute stress or fear.

That kind of data was accepted without you having a chance to decide whether you wanted it or not, or whether it was true or not.

But, let’s get back to the cats…

There are “Truths” about cats that resonate within our society. Let’s see if you recognize any of them:

“Cats are sneaky”.
“Cats attack without even being provoked”.
“Cats are mean”.
“Cats are stalkers”.
“Weird people have cats”. (as in the village “witch”)
“Cats can steal a baby’s breath…”
“Cats aren’t safe around babies.”
“The crazy cat lady”
“Black cat crossing in front of you means bad luck”.

Add to that the FACT that in medieval times you could be burned on a stake for owning a cat. Even liking cats could get you killed.

So, many of these things are silly, yes? But, for a child that was told these frightening things, it was not so silly, and could very well have been saved onto the “hard drive”

Now, most of these things are completely on an unconscious level. But,,, these things get into your inner mind, and even though you don’t believe them consciously, they are like a computer program. They will continue to run until you delete them.

I see this all the time working with cat allergies. And I also see that when the issue, or misinformation gets resolved the allergy goes away, for the most part, permanently.

Let me share a story.
(Details have been changed for anonymity )

Donna was severely allergic to cats. She would have reactions being around someone who had been in contact with a cat.

One of her favorite pastimes was garage sales, and shopping in second hand stores. Invariably there would be some item that had been in contact with a cat, requiring Donna to always carry her meds and plenty of tissue on her shopping trips.

Add to that, her grandson lived with 4 cats. When coming to her home he would have to undress in the garage, head straight for the shower and dress in the clothes that Donna provided for him.

Donna sure had some serious reactions to cats…

Gathering some info about Donna’s allergy, she shared that the allergy started when she was pregnant with her first son. Ever since then (34 years ago) she had had severe reactions around cats.

So we did the allergy eliminating session with TAT which at the conclusion includes a statement where you state how you would like to feel around cats.
(Or how your body would like to feel)

Donna stated “I want to be safe around cats”

Now that took me by surprise, since I had already asked if she was afraid of cats, or had a dislike for cats. Or if she had had any incidents with cats.

(Most people with cat allergies are not afraid of cats, on the contrary they like them)

Then she said, almost with an embarrassed chuckle, “Well,,, you know,,, that thing about cats stealing the baby’s breath and all…” adding dismissively, “But that’s just an old wives tale”

So, reading this, you may have light bulbs going off…

Donna’s allergy started when she was pregnant with her first child. She has, even though she rationally knows it is not true, had the belief implanted that “Cats steal the baby’s breath”

Now, what better way for Donna to protect her baby from dying by a cat “stealing it’s breath” than for her to get so seriously ill, a cat could never possibly come anywhere close to her baby?

See, this is how the inner mind works… (Fascinating, no?)

So, we did neutralize that belief using TAT and she had no allergic reactions whatsoever when around cats for a few months.

Then late one evening I get a call from Donna.

“Heeeeeeelp!! I had a bad reaction to a cat yesterday.”

I was curious to find out what had happened…

Donna had visited a friend who had a newborn baby boy. As they are visiting the family’s cat want to join in. As the cat gets closer to the baby, the baby’s father says: ‘Don’t let the cat get to close to the baby, It is not safe”

So that was the problem. We had not completely neutralized the (totally unconscious)
fear Donna had about cats and babies. We did some more TAT addressing the baby issue, and she has not had one reaction since.

Donna could have spent the rest of her life avoiding cats, avoiding people who have had contact with cats, and taking medication when going out shopping.

But, she only needed to clear a misconception she had gotten, probably at a very early age, in order to be completely allergy free, which she is today.

To experience the effects of TAT for yourself, I have a free TAT session you can download on my Cat Allergy website.

The recent problems with chemicals found in plastic baby bottles make most parents wary of using plastic bottles at all.  The chemical, bisphenol A, or BPA, is found in many plastic bottles and is proven to be harmful.  BPA can cause problems with the immune system, reproductive system, and brain development.  It’s no wonder that parents are wary of using plastic for their baby.  

The BornFree Bisphenol A-free bottle is one of the most popular baby bottles available.  This bottle is free of the harmful chemical and has many features that make feeding baby easier and safer.  Another popular choice for parents is the Playtex Drop Ins Premium Nurser.  This features a permanent outer bottle with disposable inner liner.  The ease of cleaning makes this one of the best baby bottles available. The First Years Breastflow bottle is the top choice for breastfeeding mothers who are supplementing with formula.   

When finding products for your new baby, parents pay attention to safety features and opinions of other parents.  Searching for consumer reviews can give parents good direction when it comes to selecting any variety of products for their child.  From strollers to cribs to clothing, safety is a parent’s top priority.  Finding the best baby bottle is important to baby’s wellbeing and important to maintaining their health.  From glass bottles to BPA-free plastics, there are many to choose from.

Newborns will typically have a first movement of the bowels within 24 hours of being born. It is when the baby is starting to be bottle fed or breast fed that constipation will most likely occur although some studies have shown that breast fed babies are less likely to suffer from the problem.

Once the baby begins feeding it is very common for the baby to not have a bowel movement for up to 3 days and this can lead to parents thinking that their baby is Constipated. It is normal for a baby to strain when a bowel movement is taking place and this should not be taken as a sign that your baby is constipated. A Constipated baby will more than likely cry when making a bowel movement and will at times become very unsettled and irritable. These are signs that the baby may be suffering from Newborn Constipation.

The common causes of Newborn Constipation are changing of milk, introduction of formula milk or changing formula milks and not enough intake of fluids.

However please do not worry. There are steps you can take to alleviate this problem:

• gently massaging the baby’s stomach can help aid the passing of stools
• a hot bath or even take a bath with your baby can help
• adding some more fluids such as a bottle of water can help to soften the stools
• gently push the babies knees to their chest which puts pressure on their bowel and intestines
• nurse the baby especially if you see that the baby is having a bowel movement
• babies who have moved to solid foods may benefit by the introduction of foods and juices that are known to help with constipation.

If the problems persist have no hesitation in contacting your healthcare professional no matter how trivial the problem may seem.

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Some of my parents make it a habit each day to put their baby in the pram at the 9am or 1pm sleep and go for a walk. They walk to a caf have breakfast or lunch and then walk home again for the 11am feed. Then when their baby gets older they will walk earlier and give their baby solids at the caf.

From my experience I have seen that the more fresh air and daylight babies get the better they seem to sleep at night. I believe this may be the reason my parents put all of us down the end of the garden for all of our sleeps in the day. So please don’t feel you have to stay home because you have a Tizzie baby.

Since writing the above I have found out that Dr Yvonne Harrison led a study at the Liverpool John Moores University in the UK and found that babies sleep longer when exposed to plenty of light in the afternoon.

It is very important that you still get out and about while following a baby routine. In my routine when I tell you to put your baby down for a sleep in his cot it is alright to put him in the pram or buggy instead and go out for a walk. When you are a new parent it is very important you don’t stay home all day and feel isolated.

Some of my parents make it a habit each day to put their baby in the pram at the 9am or 1pm sleep and go for a walk. They walk to a caf have breakfast or lunch and then walk home again for the 11am feed. Then when their baby gets older they will walk earlier and give their baby solids at the caf.

From my experience I have seen that the more fresh air and daylight babies get the better they seem to sleep at night. I believe this may be the reason my parents put all of us down the end of the garden for all of our sleeps in the day. So please don’t feel you have to stay home because you have a Tizzie baby.

Since writing the above I have found out that Dr Yvonne Harrison led a study at the Liverpool John Moores University in the UK and found that babies sleep longer when exposed to plenty of light in the afternoon.

It is very important that you still get out and about while following a baby routine. In my routine when I tell you to put your baby down for a sleep in his cot it is alright to put him in the pram or buggy instead and go out for a walk. When you are a new parent it is very important you don’t stay home all day and feel isolated.

Some of my parents make it a habit each day to put their baby in the pram at the 9am or 1pm sleep and go for a walk. They walk to a caf have breakfast or lunch and then walk home again for the 11am feed. Then when their baby gets older they will walk earlier and give their baby solids at the caf.

From my experience I have seen that the more fresh air and daylight babies get the better they seem to sleep at night. I believe this may be the reason my parents put all of us down the end of the garden for all of our sleeps in the day. So please don’t feel you have to stay home because you have a Tizzie baby.

Since writing the above I have found out that Dr Yvonne Harrison led a study at the Liverpool John Moores University in the UK and found that babies sleep longer when exposed to plenty of light in the afternoon.

Don’t feel too bad, most new parents go through it. Fortunately, there are a few simple and easy things you can do to help

As long as your little one’s sleep issues have no medical roots, there are plenty of ideas out there to help. There are even some great and rather unusual ideas, too.

But first things first though.

If you are having trouble getting her to catch a full 20 winks, make sure nothing is wrong. If her bedroom isn’t too hot or too cold, her clothing isn’t too tight or too loose, there is nothing physically wrong, and she is properly fed, move on to other options.

Some of the more off the wall ideas to try that actually have some results include:

* Massage. This is becoming a more common way to get even the tiniest of newborns down for the night. A simple, gentle massage or even patting can go a long way toward helping you to get baby to sleep. Don’t think deep tissue massage for a newborn, just a simple rub down in a soothing environment often helps greatly.

* White noise. This is an oldie, but a goodie. Basic background noises that don’t demand attention can really help you help baby sleep. Thinks like ceiling fans, special tapes and even dolls that play white noise can all help a great deal.

* The washing machine. It is not at all unheard of for parents of newborns to place their little ones in their car seats on top of running washing machines. The gentle movement (as long as the washer is balanced) coupled with the noise tends to sooth some little ones greatly.

* Warm sheets. Babies do not like to be cold. After all, they have spent roughly nine months is a pretty hot environment. To ensure you don’t set her down on a too cold surface, consider turning up the temperature in her room a little more or even getting flannel crib sheets.

* Swaddling. This is an old wife’s trick that works wonders. New parents are sometimes set aback by this one though. Swaddling involves nothing more than special clothing or blanket wrapping that keeps her arms and legs held in tight – just like they were in the womb in her last days inside. This is a great way to not only help baby sleep, but to calm her when she’s upset.

* Music. Think beyond regular lullabies. Some babies actually prefer slightly louder music. This tends to be especially the case if mom and dad listened to loud music a lot while she was in the womb. Rock and roll beats won’t destroy baby’s mind. Just make sure the volume isn’t turned up so loud to hurt her ears.

Learning how to help baby sleep sometimes requires thinking outside of the box. Be creative with your ideas.

As long as they won’t hurt her and they don’t jeopardize her safety while she’s sleeping, they are worth trying. If it works, you’ll thank yourself for being creative.

But what works for one baby might not necessarily for another. The trick is to find what works for your little one and stick with it.

The threat to baby bottle safety became renowned to many parts of the world when its dangers were first published in 2008. BPA was then considerably linked to heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Alarmed nursing mothers went back to glass baby bottle usage and some even stopped bottle feeding. The convenience of plastic nursing bottles was overshadowed by this medical threat that called on for authorities for proper action. Plastic manufacturers were stopped from using the chemical. Yet with the wide use of plastic for many infant materials including snippy caps and pacifiers, most health advocates have advised users not to avoid using dishwasher, harsh detergents and leaching for BPA baby bottles. Although most parents have decided to get rid of these bottles, some wouldn’t even know which plastic bottle is safe and which is not.

The confusion regarding health security has brought about many researches and studies regarding the effects of BPA. Most experts say that BPA can only be dangerous when taken in full large quantities. To further the clarity of BPA effects, certain studies have shown in what quantities are BPAs dangerous or safe. It has been reiterated that a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of BPA will take an infant more than four full bottles of milk before reaching TDI.

In some instances, confused mothers have resorted to glass baby bottles as substitute for BPA baby bottles.  They have opted for bottles that easily break; bottles that crack when cooled or heated and later on complain about laceration and wound when feeding their babies. More and more experts believe that BPA does not transfer from the bottle to the milk which mothers fear about. Moreover, it has been brought out that even when baby bottles are subject to high temperature especially in the process of sterilization; BPA migrates to the water 4000 times smaller than what has been considered the safe quantity.

Baby bottle safety is the greatest concern when talking about BPA. Fears, confusion and disgust over plastic nursing materials have thrown into doom the usage of plastic baby bottles. The real score in this dilemma is that consumers must be able to understand that the universe offer a lot of dangers and all man is left to do is to take in everything in moderation. Everything good when taken in excess is bad. BPA is not at all dangerous considering that it has been designated a point of tolerable daily intake. Like any other substances when abused, PA will surely bring about harm.

It takes moderation and control to ensure baby bottle safety. The security of your babies depends in how you handle feeding and nurturing.

When this type of skin ailment affects children, especially those who have a clear skin, parents are not able to distinguish its cause at once.

Usually, parents perceived that food allergies are the source of their child’s eczema. However, there are numerous experts who find this belief to be untrue. Instead, these experts advise parents not to limit the diet of their child without consulting with a pediatrician first.

An example of eczema relating to food allergy was the case of a five month old baby who suffers from severe eczema.

According to the mother, the baby is intolerant to lactose early on, even the formulas of lactose free appear to be incompatible to her baby. Hence, she decided to shift to soy.

The soy shows a good reaction on the baby’s skin. However, after sometime, the eczema appeared again.

If you are in the position of the mother, would you think that the soy caused the eczema to the baby? Would you prefer to use again the lactose free formula?

As what has been mentioned in the previous paragraph, eczema usually appears and vanishes, leaving the child with clear eczema free skin for a couple of weeks. That makes the triggering factor of eczema hard to be determined.

This is the exact thing experienced by the mother in the presented case.

Though it is true that the controversy about food allergies as a triggering factor of eczema do not die away until now, the relationship of a lactose free formula to the baby’s eczema do not show a good reason.

According to the experts, the baby might catch the allergy from milk proteins, or if not from the soy proteins. They reject lactose, a sugar, to be the reason.

Shifting to lactose free formula can be her option. But experts affirmed that lactose do not include a formula that would cure the baby’s eczema. If ever it does, it is certainly a coincidence.   

Lactose may develop other symptoms, like or instance fussiness, diarrhea or gas.

If you have the same case, it is suggested that you visit your baby’s pediatrician rather than rely on hearsay. You can cite to your baby’s pediatrician that you are suspecting the baby to be allergic on soy formula including those that are milk based.

Your pediatrician will tell you whether these formulas really worsen the eczema. Hypoallergenic formula like Alomentum or Nutramigen can be prescribed.

The pediatrician might also advise allergy testing. This is done through blood testing.

Now, if you really observe that the food or even drinks your baby had taken has worsen his eczema, then you can just simply avoid them. But clarify it with your pediatrician; he is more knowledgeable about food allergies.

Note that there are also some children who both have eczema as well food allergies. But these two do not tend to affect one another.

The best thing about this case is to know the treatments for eczema. Follow the prescription of the pediatrician; this will assure you that you are applying the right medication for your baby.

Determine properly the triggering factor. Usually, pediatricians prescribe moisturizers, or topical steroids.

Earlier models of these monitors were simple machines that contained a transmitting and receiving mechanism. But manufacturers of baby monitors are nowadays incorporating the full spectrum benefits of advancing technology into the making of these gadgets. The result is that the latest ones that use digital technology are several steps ahead in their functionality than the analog monitors that have been prevalent before it.

The Pros of Digital Baby Safety Monitors

Digital monitors, first of all, provide far better sound and video quality than analog monitors. The precise transmission of sounds using digital technology enables the listener to make out even the slight variation in the child’s breathing patterns. And they can view the child’s movements and facial expressions also better because of the sharper video quality of digital monitors.

The range availability and interference features are also better in digital monitors than in analog monitors. If a baby is to be viewed only from a couple of rooms away, any type of monitor would suffice. But those who have a larger house and want to view the baby from the yard, or deck, or garage, should ideally rely on digital baby safety monitor since it provides a much higher range. With analog monitors, the sounds that your baby makes can be picked up by neighbors also who rely on the same frequency for their baby monitors, and you may also get to listen to the sounds their baby makes. This can sometimes be inconvenient, or confusing. Digital monitors have better no-interference technology and security features that help to maintain the users’ privacy.

And the Cons 

While the benefits of digital baby monitors are fully acknowledged, it has its negative sides as well.  The health risks involved in the technology has not been fully ruled out. The electromagnetic waves that are part of the digital technology is said to expose the child to radiation. While these are bad even for adults, the tender body and organs of babies are believed to be more susceptible to the radiation from electromagnetic waves. A partial solution out of this is keeping the monitor as far away from the child as possible.

Another downside of digital monitors is its high cost. The question whether this is a downside or not will depend on the long term cost effectiveness of the product and the financial capacity of the buyer. 

Conclusion

Digital baby safety monitors invariably have more to offer than analog baby monitors. However, a user’s requirements have also to be considered in evaluating a product. For smaller range requirements, analog monitors will also give a satisfactory service.