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Picking a name for your new baby can be one of the hardest decisions that you have to make. While many people stick with family names, others prefer less traditional ones.
The most popular boys names according to the birth statistics for 2007 include ones that originally come from Hebrew, English, Irish, Welsh, and American. The top names that are Hebrew are Ethan (which means strong), Jacob (which means Supplanter), Noah (which means peace), and Caleb (which means rage like a dog). The Irish...
Circumcision - The Facts
If you are pregnant and know that you are going to have a son, one of the first decisions that you will need to make after his birth is whether or not you want your infant to be circumcised. There are many arguments for and against the procedure, so it may help you to understand exactly what it is for and why many people choose to have it done.
When a baby boy is born, his penis has a foreskin covering its head. A circumcision is the surgical procedure that the doctor can perform to remove...
Helping Your Toddler With His Motor Skills
As everyone knows, toddlers are always on the move and full of energy. While normal play is a natural stage in the development of your childs gross motor skills, you may also need to have him participate in activities that can help to tune in his fine motor skills.
Gross motor skills are those that involve basic movements, such as walking and jumping. Fine motor skills are those that deal with the small movements that are executed with precision and usually involve the fingers, hands, and...
Caring For a Premature Baby
A premature baby is defined as any infant that has been born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Full-term babies that have extremely low birth weights can also be classified as being premmies. These youngsters often require additional medical care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) immediately after birth. As parents of a premature baby, you should be aware that the child will also need additional care for the first two years of their life upon coming home.
Soon after your baby comes...
Circulatory Problems in Premature Infants
Premature infants are defined as any infant that is born before the 37th week of the pregnancy or any baby that has a low birth weight. Due to the frailty and underdeveloped organs of these tiny youngsters, a number of medical conditions can occur. To ensure that these infants receive the best care possible, most premmies are moved to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) immediately after birth. In these departments, doctors and nurses that are specially trained in the care of premature...
Possible Respiratory Problems In Premature Infants
A premature baby is any infant that is born before 37th week of the pregnancy, although full term babies who have a low birth weight are also considered to be premmies. When a child is born too early or appears to be too small, they are usually placed in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) where doctors and nurses that specialize in the care of premature babies can monitor their progress and treat any complications that may arise.
One common complication that many premmies face is...
The Kishie - A Traditional Shetland Island Basket
Scotland and the islands that lay off its northern coast are steeped in tradition and heritage. Although theses areas are technically part of the Untied Kingdom, many natives still consider themselves to be a separate entity from their English neighbors and cling to their own culture and beliefs.
Until the early 1600s, England and Scotland were two different countries and were usually at war with each other. When Queen Elizabeth I of England died with no children, her cousin James the VI of...
The Monastery of Santo Spirito - An Experience in Italian History
If you are planning a trip to Italy and are a basket and craft enthusiast, you may want to stop at the Monastery of Santo Spirito, which is located about five minutes away from the city of LAquila, Abruzzo. This former monastery and fortress is nestled in the Apennine Mountains and is situated in a cliff overlooking a winding, lush valley. The building itself was built in approximately 1200 A.D. and the Romanesque architecture is still visible to this day.
The Monastery now serves as a small...
Great Archaeological Finds- A Wicker Basket in Pompeii
Most people in the world have heard of Pompeii, Italy, the site of one of the worst natural disasters of ancient times. One of the greatest finds in the history of the city was made in July, 2005, when an archaeologist checking on the progress of a new motorway being built in the area dug up the remains of a man lying next into an ancient Roman basket containing silverware. While the silverware and numerous articles such as pottery and paintings have been commonly found amongst the ruins, this...
Elsie Allen Baskets - A Step Into the Past
One of the master basket weavers of the Pomo Native American Tribe was Elsie Allen, the author of a number of how-to books in the art of Pomo basket weaving. She worked to preserve this art form that defines her people and Elsies descendants carry on that legacy today.
Born in 1899, Elsie was raised by her grandmother in the Cloverdale area of northern California. The young girl learned the art of Pomo basket weaving from her mother, Annie Burke, and her grandmother, Nellie Burke, as well as...
English Willow Baskets - The P. H. Coate & Son Company
A unique type of basket that may be a nice gift for any basket lover would be an authentic English willow basket. One of the leading manufacturers of these types of baskets is P.H. Coate & Son, located at the Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre, located in Somerset, England.
This family-owned business was founded in 1819 by Robert Coate, a local willow grower and merchant. In 1940, another well known willow grower and furniture maker named Edmund Boobyer had a daughter, Katherine who married...
The Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum
If you are a basket enthusiast, you might be interested in taking a trip to Nantucket Island, Massachusetts to visit the Nantucket Lightship Basket Museum. This establishment preserves the history and culture of the Nantucket basket weaving heritage.
Although the early Indians of Nantucket Island had long weaved wooden splint baskets for storage and to gather crops from the fields, this style of basket weaving was adopted by sailors aboard the Nantucket lightships (hence, the name). Beginning...
The Peterboro Basket Company - 150 Years of Basket Weaving
As one of the leading manufacturers of hand crafted wooden baskets, Peterboro Basket Company has established a reputation of high quality among basket enthusiasts. The company is located in Peterborough, New Hampshire and has been in business for over one hundred and fifty years.
One of the founders of this company was Amzi Childs who came originally from Deerfield, Massachusetts. He arrived in Peterborough in 1841 to manufacture lead pipe. Meanwhile, a man by the name of Moses Chapman had...
Longaberger Baskets-Three Generations of Basket Making
Anyone who is interested in baskets has probably heard of the Longaberger Company, a leader in the manufacture of handcrafted baskets. Started by J. W. Longaberger and carried on by his granddaughters Tami and Rachel, the company makes maple wood baskets that are a must-have item for any basket collection.
J. W. Longaberger started his career as an apprentice basket maker in 1919 at the Dresden Basket Company that was located in Dresden, Ohio. During the Depression of the 1930s, the factory...
Japanese Baskets
While many people are familiar with Native American and African hand weaved baskets, Japanese baskets are not so well known. These beautiful handcrafted baskets that are constructed of bamboo have long been Japanese tradition.
The art of Japanese basket weaving dates back to the Jomon period, which dated from 10,000 B.C.E (Before the Christian Era) to 300 B.C.E. These early baskets were used as tools and were very basic in design. Later, during the Yayoi period that extended from 300 B.C.E. to...
Recycling Your Old Cell Phone
Many people buy a new cell phone every couple of years. Thousands of these old phones are dumped into our landfills and can leak toxins and harm the environment. Recycling your cell phone can help you to do your part to decrease the greenhouse effect and allow you to help to provide additional funding to some worthwhile organizations.
If your old cell phone is still in working order, you could donate it to charity. There are just a couple simple steps that you will want to do before you hand...
African Baskets -The Zulu Weavers
In the modern world, African baskets are a hot commodity with collectors and designers. The term itself is misleading to say the least. African denotes an entire continent and thousands of different peoples and nationalities. To say that a basket is an authentic African product is like saying that a French basket is authentic European. The baskets of Africa are as varied and diverse as its people.
The people of the Zulu tribe who are located in South Africa have long utilized baskets for...
Native American Basketry
While the history of baskets in the Old World can date back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, basketry was also an important part of the struggle to survive for the people of the New World as well. Practiced by virtually every Native American tribe, many of these people still make baskets in the same fashion that their ancestors have for thousands of years.
In ancient times, baskets were not an art form but a useful tool in the process of gathering grains, fruits, and nuts that was the main...
Baby Shower Gifts
Welcoming the arrival of a new baby can be one of the most joyous occasions in a familys life as well as one of the most expensive. A gift that the new mother receives at her baby shower is one less item that she will have to purchase herself.
There are many different products that you can purchase to help the family with their baby needs. Baby bath products are inexpensive items that you can give as a baby shower gift. These products can include baby shampoo, baby lotion, baby powder, and...
Cloth Vs. Disposable: Which Are The Best Diapers?
When making the decision on whether you wish to use cloth diapers or the disposable version, new mothers may be confused as to which type is the better choice. Getting some of the basic facts may help you to make the decision that is best for you and your baby.
Diaper rash is the greatest concern for most parents in choosing the right diaper. There are many things that can cause diaper rash. Lack of air circulation as well prolonged wetness against the skin can cause skin irritation. This...
Safety Devices For Homes With New Babies
There are many safety devices that you may want to purchase with a baby in the house. Some you may want to install before the baby arrives home from the hospital; others can wait until the baby begins to crawl.
One of the first things that you may want to do is to install a smoke detector on every floor of your home and near all the bedrooms. These are essential as a first warning system to alert you to a fire anywhere in your home. Once you have installed this device, make sure that you have...
Safety Tips From The Consumer Product Safety Commission
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is a government agency that is charged with the job of protecting the consumer from injuries or death as the result of faulty consumer products. This agency has set up guidelines to ensure that products that you may want to purchase for your baby are safe. By doing a few simple checks you can provide your baby with the safest environment possible.
When purchasing a back carrier, there are several items that you should check to ensure that...
Toys That Stimulate Infants
While infants have not fully developed their vision or movement skills, you can still stimulate their senses. Hand held toys as well as toys that are set up to play while the baby is lying horizontally and others that include lights and sounds are the best items to stimulate infants.
A mobile or an activity bar that hangs over the baby while he is in his crib is a good toy to stimulate his senses. Whether these items have bright flashing lights or are just brightly colored, your baby will...
When To Potty Train
Beginning to potty train your youngster can be a difficult process. While some children are ready at about two years of age, others are ready when they are much older. By starting to potty train too young, the process will just take you longer to complete. To determine if your child is ready to begin potty training, you need to evaluate his actions and how developed his understanding skills are.
If your child can understand simple instructions and can ask questions, he should be capable of...
How To Purchase A Safe Baby Crib
Babies are a wonderful addition to any family, but can add up to a lot of added expense. One of the most expensive items that you will purchase for your baby is a baby crib. It can also be one of the most dangerous.
When searching for one of these pieces of baby furniture, you should keep in mind that according to some statistics, approximately 50 infant deaths and 9000 infant injuries occur each year in crib-related accidents. Because of these facts, you should always check to ensure that any...
The History Of Gift Baskets
Gift baskets have become a popular gift-giving idea for all occasions from celebrating various holidays to giving good wishes upon the birth of a new baby. What you may not have known is that the idea of giving gifts in baskets goes back to ancient times.
In olden times, people used baskets to carry seeds as they were planting them. During the harvest, they placed the produce that they had reaped into the same baskets. Due to this fact, baskets have often been associated with planting which...
Breastfeeding Your Baby
Most health experts agree that breastfeeding is the best method of supplying a newborns nourishment for the mother and new baby alike. The feeding can only be done by the mother and can establish a bond with the baby right from the start. However, some babies have problems suckling, so the next best alternative is breast milk that is hand pumped and put into bottles. The advantage to this method is that that father can participate in the feeding process.
When first deciding as to whether...
Baby Sleep Patterns
Babies have different sleep patterns as they grow and age. At first, it may seem that your new baby is sleeping all the time. This is because newborns are only awake a few hours every day.
This sleep pattern lessens as the baby grows so by the time he is 3 months old, he is only sleeping twelve to fifteen hours every day. Your child at this age has also dropped most of his night feedings. This may be the time to try to start to establish regular sleep patterns. You should begin by starting a...
Gifts For A New Mother
With all the excitement surrounding the arrival of a new baby, the mother can be forgotten in the whirl of activity. There are several gifts that you can give that will be appreciated by a new mother.
When the new mother arrives home, it is nice to have someone to help for the first few weeks, especially if she has no close family living nearby. The new father may be home also, but may not be capable of taking care of everything. Offering to prepare home-cooked meals and to clean the house...
Vaccinations For Your Baby: Rotavirus Vaccine
As a new parent, looking at your babys vaccination schedule may confuse you with all the different letters and medical terms. In order to understand the need to have your baby vaccinated, you first need to know which vaccinations are which as well as the disease that the vaccination is for.
When you check your vaccination schedule, at about two months of age your baby will start to receive the Rota vaccine. Rota stands for the rotavirus, a disease that causes severe diarrhea among young...
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