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- Early Hearing Loss
One in 10 American infants may have a hearing loss that can contribute to delayed development in learning, language and social skills. However, early detection and intervention can make a big difference.
"Every day, 33 babies are born in the U.S. with permanent hearing loss," said Sue Greco, director of marketing communications for Advanced Bionics Auditory Division. "Early detection and intervention can diminish and even eliminate the negative impact of hearing loss in children." - New Infant Etiquette
It's hard not to make a fuss over a new baby, even before the little bundle of joy is born. But people are often stumped about what to give to the new arrival or the parents to be, whether it's at a baby shower, at the hospital, for baby's homecoming or at a religious or other special observance. Peggy Post, the great-granddaughter-in-law of Emily Post, today's leading authority on etiquette and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM's etiquette expert, provides gift-giving solutions and advice on what and how to give to your baby:
• Some soon-to-be parents prefer not to have a shower or receive gifts until after the safe arrival of the baby. If that's the case, loved ones should honor their wishes. - Eye Itch Tips For Tots
The arrival of springtime signals the beginning of allergy season, and eye itch is one of the most common complaints. Many parents are faced with not only easing their own pains, but with treating their children's itchy eyes as well.
Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from eye allergies, and many of them are not old enough to use eyedrops themselves. For parents, applying eyedrops to a child's eyes can be a high-anxiety task, especially when the child shows resistance. A common problem is the application of too much or too little medication, which can interfere with treatment. To make matters worse, many medications only last a few hours, so they have to be used again and again to keep the problem at bay. - My Little Miracle
For most parents the miracle of birth occurs naturally, but for some the journey to parenthood can be a long and challenging process. A nationwide contest, now in its fourth year, celebrates the resolve shown by the thousands of women who take fertility treatments to achieve their dream.
If you're a parent who has given birth using Bravelle® (urofollitropin for injection, purified) and/or Menopur® (menotropins for injection, USP), fertility products marketed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, you can enter the My Little Miracle Essay Contest to win a $10,000 education fund or one of 11 other prizes to support your child's future. - Health Advice For Couples
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. It's a simple old adage, but the truth is it's not always easy to become pregnant. In fact, more than 7 million Americans struggle with fertility each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
So if you're ready to start a family, here are some things to consider: - Bonding With Baby
According to experts, bonding with children is crucial to social, emotional and cognitive development. Early child educator Lillian Katz observes that children learn disposition only from the adults with whom they have the closest emotional bond-parents and primary caregivers.
There are many ways parents can bond with their children-from taking them on nature walks to playing with blocks-and they all shape future development. For example, parents who engage in musicmaking with their children give them the disposition to make music themselves.
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