Infant Knowledge Base
What do you think about infant circumcision? Personally I think that Infant circumcision should be stoped. It is cruel and painfull for a baby to under-go something like that. I think that the child should be at least 13 or older to have it done, but only if the child wants it. Infant circumcision is taking away the rights of the child as a human. The child has no say so in it. Which they say circumcision is mostly for hygene purposes and that is hard to clean and care for, thats not so true. Im uncut and ive never had a problem with hygene and cleaning, its all just a myth. Im not saying to do away with circumcision, but I do know that its wrong to be done on infants and they not have a say so in it, it should be their choose and have a say so in it.
Will an infant carseat fit in the back of a 2006 corolla? We are planning a family and I am concerned about an infant seat fitting in my car. I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla LE. Will an infant seat fit safely (level and snug) in the backseat in this car? I really love the idea of the infant seat when they are younger, not the convertible at first. Is there one seat that is better that another?
How much should infant/toddler clothes cost at a yard sale? I'm having my first yard sale soon and I'd like to group the clothes by size and just ask a flat price per item. If I charge $.25 a piece, I won't make much. but $1 a piece is too much. I think, sometimes, people charge a flat price for how ever much you can stuff into a lunch bag. What do you think? What's a reasonable price per item or bag? I've got everything from infant sizes (including socks and hats) to 24mos. Thanks!
How often do infant cottontail rabbits need to suckle? We were graced with three orphaned infant rabbits, and my 15 yr old daughter has been bottle feeding them. The bunnies are about a week old(eyes still closed). She has been feeding them about three times a day. Once before school, right after school, and at bedtime. Is it enough? The formula that was recommended is kitten formula.
What are the effects of classical music on an infant? Does it make the infants smarter and talented than those who were not exposed to the music? Does it affect a person's way of thinking? Does it affect an infant's personality? What are the effects of classical music to infants? What are some performed studies about classical music?
How early can an infant begin swimming lessons? Hi Moms My daughter is 4 months old right now. I am hoping to put her in swimming lessons this summer when she will be 6-7 months. I was wondering if thats too young for an infant to begin swimming? Aside from the swimming itself, what about the pool being a source of infections? Thanks!
What is travelling with an infant like with all the new screening procedures? I am curious with the new body scanners/ pat downs in airports if my infant daughter will be required to go through the body scanner, or do a pat down? If we go through the body scanner, can I hold her during the process? I am kind of worried how this will all work. I have only ever had to go through a metal detector with her, but I have not yet been through the body scanners or pat downs with her yet.
How do you keep your infant from crying while shopping? I have an 11 month old infant who has a difficult time keeping entertained while I shop. The only way I can doing any shopping is if I know exactly what I want, purchase it, and then leave immediately. Whenever I need some time to browse, my 11 month old begins to fuss and eventually begins to cry. I've always fed and changed her before our outings so those reasons go out the window. Is there anyway that I can keep my daughter entertained better while I'm doing errands? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Why is it suddenly dangerous to give an infant cold medicine, yet SAFE to pump them full of vaccines? The FDA is now warning parents not to give over the counter cold medications to infants under 2 years old. Yet, they recommend you pump your child full of MULTIPLE vaccines all at one time, generally overpowering the infant's developing immune system. What kind of sense does THAT make?? I'm glad to see at least one medical practitioner who doesn't toe the standard medical line on vaccinations being perfectly safe for young children.
What are some infant/toddler teacher education programs in the USA and Canada? What are some infant/toddler teacher education programs in the USA and Canada? I'm looking for a teacher education program in the USA or Canada that focuses specifically on infant/toddler education. Ideally it would be a master's degree program as I already have a bachelor's in early childhood education, but any suggestions would be helpful.
How does it work without an infant carrier seat? I hate infant carrier seats. They are so heavy, large and bulky and annoying. I dont want to use it with my next one, but Im wondering what the alternative is. Mainly , where do I put the baby when we go to a resturaunt. For most other places, they can go in the stroller, or carrier that attaches to you, but what do you do in a resturaunt, when they are too small to fit in a highchair?
What infant car seat is slender so I can fit 3 seats in the back? I have a 8 year old in one of those boosters without a back, a 4 year old in a 5 point harness front facing booster, and a baby on the way. I have a 2001 Kia Sportage and no we can't afford another car. We need to fit all three seats safely in the back. I was wondering if any of the infant seats are made more slender so we can fit the three back there?
What can you tell me about private infant adoption? We may consider adoption as a way to complete our family, but it would be imperative to us that the infant be caucasian, and less than 3 months old. What would be the likelihood of this, and what costs are associated?
My infant is developing a cold is there any suggestions what I should give him? My infant is seven months old. I give him PolyViSol vitamins everyday, but is this all he needs for his cold. I recently saw on the news that it is not good to give over the counter medicines to children under two, because at one point I gave him Triaminac; but now I am skeptical about what I should give him. Thanks for all the help!
What is the difference between adult and infant baptism? The only difference I know is the adult has a choice whether to get baptised or not, the infant doesn’t, it is their parents decision. What other differences are there? Please help! Please stop hitting thumbs down on all the answers. They are helping me! Thanks.
What clothes do you put on your infant at nighttime during warm weather? What clothes do you put on your infant at nighttime during warm weather? I swaddle my baby every night so I prefer putting onesis on him rather than pjs so as to avoid overheating. Somehow I feel onesis are not comfortable specially at night time. What do you usually do? Thanks! Thank you all for your responses!
What can cause hypothyriodism in a new born infant, and what are the effects? my grandson is 5 weeks old and we have been informed of this hypothyroid condition and instucted to start him on synthroid 25 mg pill, crushed and mixed with alittle liguid. We are concerned with what may have caused this. We have a medical background, and never heard of this in a new born infant. they just informed us they saw this at birth but thought they needed to wait until his first check up to repeat it. Can 5 weeks of waiting also cause serious brain damage? this baby looks like the picture perfect baby, normal in every way, including weight gain.
Need an infant car seat that can be operated with only one hand? A baby is on the way for my sister and my brother in law. He was injured at war and can only use one hand for pressing buttons etc. We are trying to find an infant car seat that can be released from it's base and the handle clicked down using only one hand (not both at the same time). Any tips or advice is appreciated thanks.
What can happen to an infant if the Moro (startle) reflex is overstimulated? If an infant is startled too much or is scared too much, what can happen? I have seen old film of people tossing their babies into the air and catching them; can this overstimulate the Moro, or startle reflex? What, if any bad effects can this have on an infant? Is overstimulation of the Moro reflex dangerous?
How do you get an infant to keep her hat on? I was going to get a hat for my infant since the summer is here, to shield her from the sun. But in the store when we tried them on she kept taking it off. How do you get your infants to keep theirs on?
How do I get my infant to wear a bike helmet? I have an infant and no car. By myself I get around just fine on city buses biking and walking. Unfortunately, my infant won't wear the helmet so I can't take her on my bike. Any ideas on how I can get her to wear the helmet so we can take a bike ride together?
Where can I find a good pair of infant snow boots? I'm shopping online and all I can find is a pair at payless, but they look like fashion boots, not waterproof play in the snow boots. My little girl is size four in infant sizes, not toddler, and we will be going sledding this November. Thanks for your help! Thanks for the help!!!
When do you start using stroller for your infant without the carseat? I mean when do you start putting your infant directly in stroller as opposed to keeping the baby in carsear and then putting the car seat in a stroller. I have a 5 month old who is able to hold his neck. My husband wants to put the baby directly in the stroller. Just want to know what do other parents do. Thanks in advance!
Is male infant circumcision an appropriate gender studies question? I believe it is. I think it should be broached with sensitivity, because it is a subject that can make parents who have allowed it to be done to feel guilt, grief and pain, but it should still be discussed. Male infant circumcision is injurious to the infant psychologically and physically, and to the mother infant bond, as well as lifelong sexuality.
What documentation do you need to take an infant on a cruise? I didn't need to have her birth certificate when I flew within the continental US, state-to-state, but I didn't need a passport for myself either. My family is planning a cruise, and we plan to bring our infant daughter. Do I need to obtain a passport for her, or carry any documentation for her identity, or to prove that we are her parents? She will be approximately a year old at the time of the cruise. (Just past her first birthday)