roducts, philosophies, and parenting issues are constantly changing in the baby world. Think you’ve been there, done that? There’s always more to learn. We’ll catch you up to date on the latest developments.

Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Baby On The Block
Turn off the Tube
Baby on Board
Shhh... Baby Sleeping
Bumbo Baby Seat

Harvey Karp’s The Happiest Baby On The Block
Arriving on the block in early 2002, from Dr. Harvey Karp, a renowned pediatrician and child development specialist, The Happiest Baby on the Block taps into the secret of calming a crying newborn.

Sure maybe your first child was a sleeping angel, but this next one could be on the fussy side. Get up to date on his views of the “4th Trimester”, the “Calming Reflex,” and the “5 S’s.” Try the DVD – it’s fast, easy to watch and you’ll learn these helpful tips in no time. 

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Turn off the Tube
Sesame Street may have to take a back seat for a while. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends “no television or media for children under age 2.” They believe that too much television could possibly “negatively affect early brain development” and some studies have suggested a link between heavy television watching in infants and toddlers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) later in life.”

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Baby on Board
Remember waiting for when you would be able turn your infant around in his car seat so he can have a better view of the world? (And so you could have a better view of him, too)?

Well, now you need to wait a little longer. Around 2003, the AAP added to their Car Safety Seats guidelines the recommendation that babies stay rear-facing as long as possible. Although it is safe to face them forward at age 1 or at least 20 pounds, they feel “it is best for him to ride rear-facing until he reaches the highest weight or height limit allowed by the car safety seat.” 

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Shhhhh… Baby Sleeping
Dreading those late night feedings and wakings again? This time around, nip it in the bud with a gentle - yet effective - style of sleep training. Sleepy Planet offers private sleep consultations or products, such as their book and DVD, The Sleepeasy Solution, that will give you step-by-step instructions on how to get your wee one to go to bed without a fuss, how to sleep soundly through the night, and how to help your baby take regular naps. Everything you need to know to improve your child’s sleep... and yours, too!

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Bumbo Baby Seat
This mini-chair for your child is a soft seat designed to support your baby’s posture. Lightweight and portable, it enables the small set to sit safely, as soon as they can hold their head up on their own.

Use it while they’re feeding or while exploring a new toy. It’s comfortable, and it frees your hands to take care of other things. Side note: it’s made from non-toxic, environmentally friendly polyurethane - we like that! 

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