Baby Guide: New Baby Checklist, Top Baby Names, How to Swaddle Baby
Get Ready for Baby
Where to start when preparing for baby's arrival
Newborns will need plenty of onesies, preferably in soft cotton jersey. Both short and long sleeves, even in the summer: a small newborn's body that can't easily regulate their temperature needs equal protection from the sun's rays as well as cool rooms from air conditioning. A soft jersey cap will help. Footie sleepers keep baby cozy and knit interlock blankets are useful for keeping baby warm.
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Choosing Baby's Name One of the hardest decisions a parent can make Will baby be named after a beloved aunt, the main character in a favoritie book, or a unique name that is not shared with friends because they may want to use it? Yes, pregnant woman can get a little bit protective of their favorite baby names. What happened in baby names in 2008? The results are in: Emma ousted Emily as America's favoirite name for a baby girl, while Jacob held on to the top spot for baby boy names for the 10th year in a row. But tradition did not completely hold sway. Each gender got a new addition to its top 10 list. Alexander joined the boys' club, coming in at #6. Chloe arrived at #10 in the girls' rankings. Here are the Top Baby Names of 2008, according to Social Security Administration, based on babies applying for social secuirity numbers. |
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Top Baby Names | | Emma - Isabella
- Emily
- Madison
- Ava
- Olivia
- Sophia
- Abigail
- Elizabeth
- Chloe
| - Jacob
- Micheal
- Ethan
- Joshua
- Daniel
- Alexander
- Anthony
- William
- Christopher
- Matthew
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Visit the Baby Center Name Finder for more advice on choosing baby's name. |
What is Swaddling Life outside the womb After 9 months of warmth and security, a baby can have a difficult time adjusting to live outside of their mother's womb. Swaddling baby, or wrapping him snugly in a blanket, can help him feel secure as he adjusts to his new environment. |
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How to Swaddle Baby1. Fold one corner of receiving baby blanket down. Place baby in the middle of the fold with head above the edge. 2. Pull the left side of the blanket snugly across your baby's chest, making sure his right arm is wrapped close to his body. Then lift your baby's left arm and securely tuck the blanket under his body. 3. Bring the bottom of the blanket up and tuck it into the first swathe. Then pull the last corner of the blanket across your baby's chest, securing his left arm near his body. 4. Tuck the receiving blanket under baby's back as far as it will go. Keep your baby snugly wrapped as you pick him up. Shop Receiving Blankets |
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