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High Temperatures and Birth Rates in August
Posted by in Babies on December 16th, 2009
Late summer months and early fall months have the highest birth rates during the year. July, August, and September hold the highest records for new births. There are many factors that contribute to the hot months showing the most new births. A lot of families plan the birth of their new family member to coincide with the summer vacation plans, teachers plan for summer births when they have 2 to 3 months of vacation time, and cold winters lead to cuddling and other things with your better half.
Parents will have to stock up on sunscreen and bathing suits and things like diapers and diaper ointment during the summer. According to statistics by the National Health Center, August has the highest birth rates. Two states that are major contributors of this statistic are Mississippi and Louisiana; both states have high birth rates in the United States.
The most common day during the week that babies are born is the middle of the week, Wednesday. Weekends are popular for parents who are planning to have C-sections (cesarean delivery) or who are having their labor induced. A lot of planning goes into a pregnancy and birth because a lot of moms are working moms. Maternity leave is only 4 to 6 weeks and some parents make the choice to miss as little work as possible.
There are a lot of factors besides the month of the year or day of the week that affects birth rates. It is surprising that things such as government, religious, and social beliefs can affect birth rate. Some countries try to limit the size of a family or how many children can be born within a time period. Other countries give benefits or incentives for families that have more children, and as a result, those countries have high birth rates.
Some religions also teach that birth control using contraception is looked down upon. Religions that follow these teachings typically have higher birth rates than religions who don’t have guidelines or teachings about forms of birth control.
Economics and poverty rates are another factor in birth rates. People who can afford to have children usually have more births or plan to have a pregnancy at some point. This factor is somewhat contradictory in nature. Studies have shown that in high economic times birth rates are low for some families. On the other hand, countries with low poverty rates tend to have high birth rates because children are seen as a way to make money or help with family farms, businesses, or income for example.
The age of the parents can also affect how many children a family has. Typically most women have children before they are in their mid 30s. Younger couples usually start having kids early and tend to keep having children. Older couples or people who are remarried later in life tend not to have any more children.
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Cotton – Best Choice For Babies
Posted by in Babies on September 2nd, 2009
One of the main benefits of cotton clothing is the softness of the fabric. With a babies newborn skin it is sensitive, anything harsh will rub and irritate their new skin. Cotton is a super soft natural fabric that allows for better air circulation, which helps remove and absorb body moisture, drawing heat away from the skin and keeping the body cool and dry providing an ideal sleeping environment for baby. Also, because cotton clothing “breathes” better, it’s the best choice to keep your baby cool in hot, humid weather. The ends of cotton fibers are
spun very tightly into the yarn so that the fabric doesn’t irritate skin or cause static electricity making it very comfortable to be swaddled, dressed or diapered for babies.
Cotton is the preferred choice in hospitals and birthing centers, you will notice your newborn being swaddled in cotton receiving blankets after birth. Being non-allergenic, it is an excellent choice of material for anyone who suffers from asthma or allergies, or those who have sensitive skin prone to irritation. Pediatricians will sometimes suggest using cotton clothing and blankets for babies that have eczema or other skin maladies, before they will encourage using harsh steriod creams. Dermatologists also recommend wearing and using cotton products.
The fabric is durable, versatile and easy to care for. It can be washed in the washing machine and either hung to dry or put in the tumble dryer. It releases soil easily to retain appearance and be hygienically clean to be the ideal wash-and-wear-fabric – for you and for your family. Cotton has high tensile strength therefore can endure high temperatures and be sterilized. It is the only fiber that becomes stronger when wet being highly absorbent for drawing moisture out, providing premium comfort and softness for a happier baby.
For people concerned with environmental issues, cotton clothing makes a lot of sense. Cotton is biodegradable and a renewable resource. Cotton does not contain any chemicals and therefore is a natural product. In addition, cotton products are “finish free,” whereas synthetic fibers are often chemically treated to make the fiber suitable for processing. Organic cotton differs from regular cotton in the fact that no pesticides are used to grow it, which means less chemicals in the environment and less exposure for the people growing it.
Cotton absorbs moisture easily and can take up to one fifth of its weight in water before it actually feels damp, this being a great benefit if you diaper your baby in cotton diapers. Baby boys benefit from cotton diapers — The Kiel study found that excess heat in the groin area of boy babies wearing disposable diapers may be a cause of the reduced sperm count among males in recent years. Not only is baby more comfortable in cotton, this natural fiber is heathier for them!
Bottom line, the benefits of cotton are numerous, when having a new baby we as parents strive to do the best for our children, doesn’t it make sense to clothe, wrap and diaper them naturally? After all a happy baby makes a happy mama and if cotton helps……… why not?
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