A firstborn is the first child born to in the birth order of a couple through childbirth. Historically, the role of the firstborn child has been socially significant, particularly for a firstborn son in patriarchal societies. (Wikipedia) First-borns aren't just healthier or smarter, but also they score higher on emotional stability, persistence, social outgoingness, willingness to assume responsibility and ability to take initiative. Research published in the Journal of Human Resources found ...

The welcome party, it's really quite the same as the baby shower! Well, it's almost the same except it's after the birth. A welcome baby party is similar to a baby shower, but with an interesting twist. The party takes place after the baby arrives instead of before. This is a neat idea if there are lots of relatives and friends who want to visit your new arrival. Everyone can get a glimpse of the newborn and welcome her home. A Sip & See is a party held after the birth of a baby to introduce...

Until your baby is about 1 year old, use products designed for babies or very mild soap only on the parts of his body that really need it. Babies don't have to be bathed every single day, otherwise their skin will dry out. At most, your baby will need to be properly bathed around three times a week, but you will need to keep the face, neck and private areas clean every day. Use a moistened, clean washcloth or cotton ball to wipe each eye, starting at the bridge of the nose then wiping out to the...

Breastfeeding can help protect babies against some short- and long-term illnesses and diseases. According to Balanced Breastfeeding, a strong preference for breast over bottle is common among babies. Pregnancy and breastfeeding hormones caused a permanent change in your body. Your milk making glands will FOREVER remember how to make milk. They can ALWAYS make milk again, no matter how long it has been. They just need enough of the right stimulation to turn on and start filling again. Human ba...