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“ The best kind of parent you can be is to lead by example.” — Drew Barrymore
Autumn-Inspired Baby Names
1. Carter 2. Ember
3. Finley/Finn 4. Hawthorn 5. Jasper 6. Marigold 7. Sabrina 8. Sage
How to Get Free Diapers for Your Baby Are you looking to get free diapers for your baby, including free samples and coupons? Many diaper manufacturers will give out free samples of their products, and all you have to do is send them an email or pick up the phone. In addition, when you sign up as a member on a diaper company’s website, companies will often send you free diapers or coupons for purchasing a pack of diapers or less. Signing up usually entails agreeing to receive promotional materials or emails, and registering with your baby’s birthday or due date. ■ huggies.com
9. Sienna 10. Skylar
Nurse Warns About Dangers of Kissing Newborns When you have a baby, it seems impossible for family mem- bers to resist the urge to kiss them and soak up that incredible newborn smell. And yet, one doctor from Orlando warns about the dangers of kissing other people’s newborn babies, and the life-threatening consequences that can result. “Newborns, especially those under eight weeks of age, are at especially high risk for more severe symptoms from viruses and bacteria,” says Dr. Rachel Prete, Medical Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Orlando Health. “While a virus may cause simple cold-like symptoms in an adult, that same virus can cause severe respiratory distress, and even meningitis, in newborns.” In addition, kissing a newborn can transmit the herpes virus, which, in severe cases, can lead to brain damage or death. Dr. Prete cautions people with a history of cold sores and blisters to take extra caution before kissing an infant, even their own.
Reading to Your 1-2 Year Old Boosts Vocabulary According to a recent study, positive links were found between shared reading and vocabulary development, while excessive screen time negatively impacts vocabulary skills at age two. A recent study con- ducted by the University of Oslo found that children who were read to more often by a parent or caregiver exhibited stronger vocabulary than their peers who were not. Furthermore, children who spent more time on screens had a smaller vocabulary by the age of two. According to Audun Rosslund, doctor research fellow at the University of Oslo, “These results demonstrate an association between activities and language development already in the early years of a child’s life and support general recommendations to read more and perhaps reduce screen time for young children.” The verdict? Spend more time read- ing with your kids and less time on screens. ■ usnews.com
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