PULSE MOM'S THE WORD.Byline: Mariko Thompson Staff Writer Dr. Harvey Karp hopes that one day his five S's will be as ingrained as the three R's. Karp, assistant professor of pediatrics at UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX School of Medicine, promotes the five S's - swaddling swad·dle tr.v. swad·dled, swad·dling, swad·dles 1. To wrap or bind in bandages; swathe. 2. To wrap (a baby) in swaddling clothes. 3. To restrain or restrict. n. , side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking - as a way to soothe colicky colicky /col·icky/ (kol´ik-e) pertaining to colic. col·ick·y adj. Relating to or affected by colic. colicky pertaining to or affected by colic. babies and preserve the sanity of new parents. In ``The Happiest Baby on the Block'' (Bantam; $21.95), Karp shares the techniques that have calmed thousands of crying babies in Los Angeles. The techniques replicate the cozy fit, rhythmic motion and white noise that babies experienced in the womb. Swaddling: Traditional cultures - including Tibetans and Americans Indians - wrapped their babies tight to make them easy to carry and keep them warm and quiet. Swaddling doesn't trigger the calming reflex, but it keeps the baby from flailing and helps him pay attention to the other S's. Side/Stomach: When the baby cries, setting him on his back may stimulate the feeling of free falling. The side or stomach positions shut off this reflex. However, when it comes to sleep time, the back is the safest position. Shushing: A loud shhhh sound comforts the baby by mimicking the whooshing noises of blood flowing through the arteries that he heard in the womb. Radio static, hair dryers or a running dishwasher make good substitutes. Swinging: Babies, accustomed to jiggling in the womb, find swinging motions relaxing. Start with a vigorous rhythmic motion to calm the baby and then switch to a more gentle motion to keep him calm. Sucking: Once the baby calms down, sucking on a nipple, pacifier or bottle will induce a deep relaxation. MILKY WAY: Adjusting to breast-feeding breast-feeding /breast-feed·ing/ (brest´fed?ing) nursing; the feeding of an infant at the mother's breast. can take time and practice for both mom and baby. To provide first-time mothers with information they can trust, the American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics ("AAP") is an organization of pediatricians, physicians trained to deal with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. Its motto is: "Dedicated to the Health of All Children. has published ``New Mother's Guide to Breast-Feeding'' (Bantam; $13.95). Topics covered include medical and physical benefits, the best diet while breast-feeding, making sure the baby is latched on properly, and at what age to wean wean (wen) to discontinue breast feeding and substitute other feeding habits. wean v. 1. To deprive permanently of breast milk and begin to nourish with other food. 2. the child. The book comes with more than 50 illustrations along with sidebars addressing common questions and concerns. THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILDBIRTH: Sylvia Brown reveals all the gory details of the childbirth recovery process in ``The Post-Pregnancy Handbook'' (St. Martin's; $24.95). Written with Mary Dowd Struck, a registered nurse and certified nurse midwife certified nurse midwife Nurse midwife Obstetrics A registered state-licensed registered nurse who, by virtue of added knowledge and skill gained through an organized program of study and clinical experience, is qualified to manage the care of women and/or newborns , Brown reviews what mothers can expect emotionally and physically in the days, weeks and months following delivery. The book provides medical advice, practical tips and information on alternative remedies. New mothers will find Brown's book illuminating. THE FIRST YEAR: Robin Barker, a nurse midwife nurse midwife Certified nurse midwife, see there , shares more than 25 years of experience working with parents and babies in ``Baby Love: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's First Year'' (M. Evans and Co.; $19.95). This comprehensive guide stays contemporary by including sections on single parents as well as caring for twins, a more common occurrence these days due to the increased use of fertility drugs and in vitro fertilization in vitro fertilization (vē`trō, vĭ`trō), technique for conception of a human embryo outside the mother's body. Several ova, or eggs, are removed from the mother's body and placed in special laboratory culture dishes (Petri dishes); . Barker breaks the book into four parts, each representing a three-month segment and covering such issues as breast-feeding, immunizations, minor medical problems, baby-proofing the home and travel. NOW HEAR THIS: James Bond never had it so good. For those who are hard of hearing, Phonak has created the WatchPilot, a remote control watch that adjusts the volume on hearing aids Hearing Aids Definition A hearing aid is a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly. . The WatchPilot, in men's and ladies' styles, is a timepiece with four hearing-aid control buttons. However, the WatchPilot is designed only for Phonak's Claro digital hearing aid A hearing aid that processes sound in digital form. Digital techniques have been used with hearing aids starting in the early 1990s when digitally programmable devices were the first to provide the equivalent of an audio equalizer in the ear, enabling only required frequencies to be . WatchPilot costs $700, while Claro hearing aids start at about $3,000. Call (888) 566-6473 or visit www.phonak-us.com for more information. - M.T. HOPE IN A JAR Hope In A Jar is the thirteenth episode of 43 episodes of the WB dramedy Popular. Plot In this episode The Sadie Hawkins dance is just around the corner and Brooke decides to go with someone not because of their looks and chooses Harrison, but at the same : It's not just your hair that you lose when you're going through chemotherapy. Patients battling cancer and autoimmune diseases who have taken drugs to suppress the immune system and/or steroids develop thin dry skin that easily bruises and bleeds. To improve sensitive skin, cancer survivor Vincene Parrinello looked to her rose garden for inspiration and developed Hope Aesthetics, an FDA-approved line of cleansers, hydrating creams, toners, masks and sunscreens. The products have a vitamin-intensive broth called the Biogenic biogenic /bi·o·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) having origins in biological processes. biogenic having the property of originating in a biological process. Hydrating Water Complex, as well as green tea, fruits, vegetables, essential oils and proteins. Hope Aesthetics are sold in dermatology offices, skin spas and at www.hopeskincare.com. A portion of all proceeds benefits Hope for Others, a nonprofit foundation that gives financial assistance to cancer victims and their families. For more information, call the Escondido-based company at (800) 266-4799. - Barbara De Witt CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1) no caption (Smiling baby) David Sprague/Staff Photographer (2) no caption (Book: ``The Happiest Baby on the Block'') (3) no caption (Book: ``New Mother's Guide to Breast-Feeding'') (4) no caption (Book: ``Baby Love: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby's First Year'') (5) no caption (Book: ``The Post-Pregnancy Handbook'') (6) no caption (WatchPilot) |
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