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Parents want to have a great names for their children but there are some people who wants to give very funny or unique names. I think it’s a good idea that there are baby naming laws in several countries so at least the law can protect children to give them very weird names. Many parents don’t even think about that their children have to live with those names in their entire life.

Babble.com has collected many countries where there are strict laws to name a child:

Denmark: This Scandinavian country has several laws in place in order to protect children from parents trying to be funny or unique in their naming choices. A New York Times article attributes this to the country’s philosophy of “sameness, not uniqueness.” Strict laws require parents seeking to name their child something other than one of the 7,000 government-approved names must get their choice officially approved by Copenhagen University’s Names Investigation Department.

They also mention New Zealand:

This country has a running list of names banned from the official registrar — in 2011, they banned Lucifer after three sets of parents tried to register this name. Also on the list? Messiah, Mr., 89, and C. Additionally, names such as King, Duke, and Judge have been shot down on the basis that they sound too much like titles.

You can read the rest of the article here: http://www.babble.com/baby-names/baby-name-trends/illegal-baby-name-laws/?page=1 

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I’m a mom-to-be, I’m going to have our baby in May and I know by now that it’s hard to be a dad-to-be. It’s not easy to deal with a pregnant woman whose world is upside down and can only talk about her baby That’s why I found babble.com’s article really interesting. Let me share it with you.

According to Louann Brizendine:

In her book The Male Brain: A Breakthrough Understanding of How Men and Boys Think, neuro-psychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine says there’s much more to men during pregnancy than meets the eye. It turns out the transition from man to dad is fraught with very real physical, emotional, and hormonal shifts as his mate’s term progresses. Based on this insight into the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of the male brain, here are seven things to expect from him when you’re expecting.

Another suprising fact about dad-to-be’s:

Science has known for a while that the mother’s estrogen and progesterone nearly triple while she’s pregnant, but, as it turns out, the father’s hormones get affected too. Certain pheromones sneak out of the mother’s sweat glands, causing his testosterone to decrease and his prolactin — the “Mr. Mom” hormone — to increase. All of this hormonal re-jiggering stimulates his paternal instincts. Basically, as boy brain turned to man brain during puberty, man brain is slowly converting to daddy brain during pregnancy.

Want to know more about this interesting process then check this out: http://www.babble.com/pregnancy/my-pregnancy/male-brain-expecting-father-pregnancy-couples-relationship/?page=3

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Michelle Horton from babble.com collected the best baby shower gift ideas for 2012. They are pretty amazing I have to say – and very useful too. You can find bottles, burps basically everything that a baby will need in the first months.

She writes:

As much as we love gift registries, the perfect baby shower gift isn’t always on there. You’re probably looking for something that’s both useful and memorable — with a little wow factor, even.

You can choose a great Go Crib like this:

Check the rest of the best baby shower gift ideas >>

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Transitioning baby to solid food – this is always a dilemma for young moms. It’s hard to decide when to do it but there are of course signs when you feel that your baby needs solid food. Shaina Olmanson who is a mother of four wrote a great article about this topic, she writes:

How do you know when the baby is ready? Look for signs that your baby is ready to start eating solids. Generally this happens between 4 to 6 months of age, and most doctors recommend waiting until 6 months before introducing solid foods.

She also adds:

What should you offer as first foods? You can always buy foods specifically for baby, but I tend to pull out a few steamed vegetables or a piece of soft fruit to mash and puree for baby. I do this before salting or adding spices. A food mill is relatively cheap, and it’s a worthwhile investment if it means you’re not buying prepackaged baby foods all the time. (I tried to limit prepackaged baby foods to when fresh, local organic and in-season produce wasn’t available in the winter or for when we’d be out of the house during mealtime.)

If you want to read more advice from her then check out this great article: Transitioning baby to solid food >>

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Valentine’s Day is almost here and you want something romantic and nice to your pregnant wife or partner. I know it’s really hard to be romantic at this time. All the aches, the pains, the swollen feet, the big belly -  well, there’s nothing romantic about it. Husbands and partners try hard but many times they fail when it comes to buying something nice for Valentine’s Day. Fortunately there ‘s a bit of help because Katie from babble.com collected 10 things that you shouldn’t buy a pregnant woman for Valentine’s Day. The list is 100% priceless

She writes:

That said, this year, I think his challenge is greater, because pregnancy gift giving can be a little like a field full of land mines. Now, barring something horribly offensive, I would never turn down or be anything but grateful for a gift, but there are just some things that you should never buy a pregnant women, either for the implication of the gift or for the fact that it is just so not something she needs at this point in her life.

Forget giant maternity underwear, lingerie or wine:

These seem like another way to get your wife something “intimate” but sorry, there’s nothing intimate about underwear the size of Jupiter. I’d like to pretend like my husband doesn’t even know what my underwear look like right now, even though I largely refuse to wear anything but my pre-pregnancy underwear. It’s still not a pretty sight.

If you want to have some fun and good advice the read this great article!

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Every mom and dad has to find the perfect name for their baby. It was quite easy for us. I really adore the girl name Naima and I knew if we’ll have a girl her name will be this beautiful name which actually means “graceful”. If it’s a boy it’s gonna be Noel Patrick which is a French and Irish combination. We like both names.

If you want to find out baby names origin and meaning you should check it on Babyzone.com. According to them:

Choosing the perfect name for your baby can be a daunting task. Whether you’re looking for popular baby names, unique baby names, ethnic baby names or something more traditional, you’re sure to find plenty of inspiration and baby name meanings in our selection of fun baby boy and baby girl names.

I’m sure you’ll also find the perfect name for him or for her!

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I can’t really tell you how I love babble.com. It helps me a lot during my pregnancy. They also have a must-have newborn care guide which can be pretty useful – no matter how many kids you have it contain loads of great advice. It’s a step-by-step guide about the time when you leave the hospital and the weeks and months after. There’s information here about:

•  breastfeeding
• baby’s health and well being
• mom’s health and well being
• sleeping
• swaddling
• diapering
• crying
• bathing
• grooming
• and many more.

The newborn care guide also tells you that:

While the bassinet may be assembled and the car seat installed, you might be starting to realize that it’s still hard to fully prepare yourself for how you feel, both physically and emotionally, in the first postpartum week. Keep in mind that this time is an adjustment period for even experienced parents, and it’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed with the enormity of what just happened.

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Diaper rash is a very common problem when you have a baby. Many moms think that they did something wrong but actually they didn’t. Diaper rash is a very common problem and to be honest all babies have diaper rash.

According to Dr Sears:

There are many misconceptions about a baby’s bottom:

• It is supposed to be perfectly smooth and rash-free
• Diaper rash is abnormal
• Diaper rash is a sign of food or formula allergies
• Diaper rash means the baby has bad diarrhea or a yeast infection

Having a diaper rash is a normal part of being a baby. There are many ways you can limit the amount of rash, but from time to time it will flare up again.

If you want to know more about diaper rash then you should definitely read these articles:

Diaper rash

Is it a diaper rash or worse?

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Another year and another great article from my favorite site babble.com. I’ve just read these 25 parenting resolutions that can help you in the New Year. Lets check them out:

Lose 10 pounds. Drink more water. Exercise.

But let’s resolve to change in ways that really matter this year. To change our outlooks, our parenting approaches, our priorities. Not only for ourselves, but for the little eyes watching our every move and idolizing our every action.

 One of the 25 resolutions is power down or moderation, a great advice:

 tech-dependent working parents, the goal should be separating mom time from work time — otherwise you’re not doing either well.

or another brilliant piece of advice:

work on being the person you want your child to be.

I think it’s definitely worth to read this awesome article.

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What are the hottest and most popular baby names at the moment? Did Sophia and Aiden win as in last year?

Well, lets find out now:

Nr. 10 is Abigail

Nr. 9 is Emily

Nr. 8 is Madison

Nr. 7 is Chloe

Nr. 6 is Lily

Nr. 5 is Ava

Nr. 4 is Olivia

Nr. 3 is Isabella

Nr.2 is Emma

And the winner is …. Sophia!!

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