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According to LiveScience, babies love a beat.  This is based on a new study that found dancing comes naturally to infants.

"Our research suggests that it is the beat rather than other features of the music, such as the melody, that produces the response in infants," said researcher Marcel Zentner, a psychologist at the University of York in England.  

The BabyPlus Prenatal Education system is a series of beats!  These beats are based on the maternal blood pulse - the mother's heartbeat sounds.  Using this educational tool during fetal development will strengthen your baby's learning abilities for life.  One of the most critical times in child development is the prenatal period.  We seem to know a lot about baby development after birth.  The exciting news, though, is that more and more is being discovered regarding the critical period in prenatal development - before birth.

So many factors can influence your baby during fetal development. BabyPlus will help you take the important step to promote learning in the womb.  When we see this: "Babies love a beat..." - we say "We know!"

Please click on the LiveScience picture here to read the entire article.

Then, click on the "Buy Now" image to go directly to the BabyPlus website to purchase this exciting prenatal opportunity for your baby!

 Source:  LiveScience Staff.  (15 March 2010)  "Babies Are born to Dance."  LiveScience. <http://www.livescience.com/culture/babies-born-to-dance-100315.html>

According to an article by David K. James, School of Human Development, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK:

"Learning is defined as a change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience. It is clear that the fetus can learn by means of habituation, classical conditioning and exposure learning."

This is a fascinating article about the importance of learning during the fetal period.  To read the complete article, please click on the Wiley Interscience logo.

Source:  James, David.  (Jan./Feb. 2010)  "Fetal Learning; a Critical Review."  Wiley Interscience.  Volume 19, Issue 1 p 45-54 <http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/123243347/PDFSTART>

Congratulations to expectant parents Mario Lopez and Broadway dancer Courtney Mazza!

Once they share the news with loved ones and friends, they are sure to read articles on prenatal development.  Most expectant mothers want to know everything they can about the critical period in prenatal development.  Using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during pregnancy promotes learning in the womb.

Since Mario and Courtney will be first-time parents, they are likely to wonder about infant development and the stages through pregnancy.  Being busy working parents, they will want to know about the BabyPlus curriculum and how the mother's heartbeat sounds have a positive impact on infant sleeping schedules.

BabyPlus wishes Mario and Courtney and their baby the very best!

Don't leave your baby's future to luck or chance!

Using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System while you are pregnant means using 16 Lessons based on a mother's heartbeat to encourage learning in the womb.  A critical time in child development is actually during the stages of fetal development.  

Use the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during your pregnancy and you will notice very tangible results during infancy, into the toddler years, into schooling years, and throughout the lifetime of your child.

97% of parents who used BabyPlus during pregnancy would recommend our curriculum to a friend.

Visit our site at www.babyplus.com  - you will have one lucky baby!

BabyPlus - this mom-to-be is due any day, and she has been using BabyPlus during her pregnancy...  

The BabyPlus curriculum is a series of 16 naturally derived sounds that resemble a mother's heartbeat. The rhythm of the sounds increases incrementally as the pregnancy progresses. The BabyPlus lessons introduce your child to a sequential learning process, built upon the natural rhythms of their own environment.

The importance of this prenatal "break through" is the impact on cognitive development.  Much like a prenatal vitamin impacts physical development, the BabyPlus lessons impact cognitive development.

If you would like to read about Jess's experience with her BabyPlus - just click her logo!

Then, to learn more about BabyPlus, visit www.babyplus.com for more information!

"I am a labor/delivery nurse in Billings MT. I have five married children.  I was introduced to BabyPlus at the AWHONN Leadership Conference in 2008.  I spoke to a BabyPlus representative, pondering whether BabyPlus would help my pregnant daughter, who had such severe hyperemesis she was asking "what is the earliest I can have this baby and it survive?"  BabyPlus helped my daughter refocus on her baby, and she used the monitor daily as instructed.  She delivered prematurely at 34 weeks, and her little baby was distressed and frantic in the NICU until we retrieved the BabyPlus system from home.  Whenever we played BabyPlus, she settled down and went to sleep.  Her oxygen levels rapidly stabilized, she grew and gained weight rapidly, and was discharged two weeks later.  She is now 22 months old, very precocious, talking in sentences, and passed all her newborn milestones ahead of schedule.  My daughter-in-law used BabyPlus when she was pregnant, and again, we are seeing the positive effects.  Her baby has a keen sense of hearing, and recognizes tones and pitches quickly.  He loves music and dances up and down whenever he hears any.  I have recommended the BabyPlus to other pregnant people, especially those experiences complications with their pregnancy, as I feel it helps them keep 'in touch' with their unborn baby."

BabyPlus is not a toy - it is a profound educational tool, and the first step in your child's lifelong cognitive development.

BabyPlus was developed by Dr. Brent Logan, a developmental psychologist who directs the Prenatal Institute, Seattle, WA. Dr. Logan's 25 years of research have demonstrated that prenatal learning using a curriculum based on the maternal placental heartbeat is the most effective means of communicating with your developing child.

Please visit www.babyplus.com for more information!

The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is the only system of its kind to be granted two patents from the United States Patent Office.

Among obstetricians, pediatricians, scientists, and educators, there is tremendous interest in the impact of prenatal learning. BabyPlus is the irrefutable leader in this field.

BabyPlus is based on solid scientific theory, is supported by extensive research, and its value is definitively proven by follow-up studies.

Visit www.babyplus.com to learn more!

The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is at the forefront of the 21st century learning revolution.

Since 1989, parents in more than 60 countries worldwide have given their children the BabyPlus advantage.

There is no question that this is an entirely new field of education, but prenatal stimulation has been around for thousands of years. BabyPlus simply represents the evolution of enrichment in the womb to a technique that has incredible advantages for the child. We believe that, someday, the use of BabyPlus will be as much a part of being pregnant as is taking prenatal vitamins.

Visit www.babyplus.com to learn more about this incredible learning opportunity for your baby!

The BabyPlus lessons are designed to be played for one hour, twice a day. For optimal benefits, start using BabyPlus anytime between 18-32 weeks of pregnancy.

This "auditory exercise" strengthens learning ability during the developmental period when the advantages will be most significant and enduring for a child. BabyPlus is the first educational tool designed for prenatal use that has been proven effective. BabyPlus children have an intellectual, developmental, creative, and emotional advantage from the time they are born.

You're never too young to learn.
(In fact, you don't even have to be born!)

What Is It?

The BabyPlus curriculum is a series of 16 naturally derived sounds that resemble a mother's heartbeat. The rhythm of the sounds increases incrementally as the pregnancy progresses.

The BabyPlus sonic pattern introduces your child to a sequential learning process, built upon the natural rhythms of their own environment.

Your baby can very clearly hear these patterns. She/he learns to discriminate between the sound coming from the mother and those from BabyPlus. In other words, learning has begun!

Well, this seems to be a hot topic for debate on blogs all over the Internet.  Everyone has an opinion...

From the perspective of the BabyPlus Company, however, this is more about developing your child for a lifetime of learning.

We understand the concept of pushing kids too hard; we do not support that idea.  Rather, we support the idea of making sure your baby has all the developmental tools available to him or her during your pregnancy.

The prenatal environment is critical to the long-term health of your baby.  Keep in mind, this short amount of time in your womb can create the structure for your baby's cognitive and physical development - not just as an infant but well into the schooling years and beyond.

Your womb is the perfect classroom!  The benefits are many - calmer, happier, brighter - and the lifelong learning opportunity is not to be missed.

Take time to learn more about about this exclusive prenatal educational opportunity by visiting our website www.babyplus.com.

Baby - It's Cold Outside!

Once you have completed your pregnancy and your 16 lessons of BabyPlus Prenatal curriculum, you will have a little bundle of joy to take care of - and dress!

The temps are very frigid here at the home office of BabyPlus US.  We have seen so much snow - plus blowing and drifting!

No matter where you are in the world, it is important to make sure your new baby is adequately bundled for the weather.

A good rule of thumb is to dress your baby just as you are dressed yourself.  Also, think in layers.  These can be added or removed as needed through the day.

Try to keep a hat on baby.  Scarves are not a good idea because they can get caught on things.

Finally, remember to bring along an extra blanket or two.  You never know when you might need to snuggle baby up just a little more tightly!

The best thing about bundling up baby is that you know she won't be at the back door after five minutes saying she is ready to come back inside for cocoa!  Wait - that's older children - another blog for another day!

Winter Safety Tips - Part 3

(These valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm this winter were provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)

Winter Sports and Activities:

Ice Skating:

• Allow children to skate only on approved surfaces. Check for signs posted by local police or recreation departments, or call your local police department to find out which areas have been approved.
• Advise your child to: skate in the same direction as the crowd; avoid darting across the ice; never skate alone; not chew gum or eat candy while skating.

Sledding:

• Keep sledders away from motor vehicles.
• Children should be supervised.
• Keep young children separated from older children.
• Sledding feet first or sitting up, instead of lying down head-first, may prevent head injuries.
• Use steerable sleds, not snow disks or inner tubes.
• Sleds should be structurally sound and free of sharp edges and splinters, and the steering mechanism should be well lubricated.
• Sled slopes should be free of obstructions like fire hydrants or fences, be covered in snow not ice, not be too steep (slope of less than 30º), and end with a flat runoff.
• Avoid sledding in overcrowded areas.

Snow Skiing and Snowboarding:

• Children should be taught to ski or snowboard by a qualified instructor in a program designed for children.

• Never ski or snowboard alone. Young children should always be supervised by an adult. Older children's need for supervision depends on their maturity and skill.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under age 7 not snowboard.
• Consider wearing a helmet.
• Equipment should fit the child. Skiers should wear safety bindings that are adjusted at least every year. Snowboarders should wear gloves with built-in wrist guards.
• Slopes should fit the ability and experience of the skier or snowboarder. Avoid overcrowded slopes.

Sun Protection:

• The sun's rays can still cause sunburn in the winter, especially when they reflect off snow. Make sure to cover your child's exposed skin with sunscreen.

Snowmobiling:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under age 16 not operate snowmobiles and that children under age 6 never ride on snowmobiles.
• Do not use a snowmobile to pull a sled or skiers.
• Wear goggles and a safety helmet approved for use on motorized vehicles like motorcycles.
• Travel at safe speeds.
• Never use alcohol or other drugs before or during snowmobiling.
• Never snowmobile alone.
• Stay on marked trails, away from roads, water, railroads and pedestrians.

These valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm this winter were provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Winter Safety Tips - Part 2

(These valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm this winter were provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)

Winter Health:

• If your child suffers from winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child's room at night. Saline nose drops may help keep tissues moist. If bleeding is severe or recurrent, consult your pediatrician.
• Many pediatricians feel that bathing two or three times a week is enough for an infant's first year. More frequent baths may dry out the skin, especially during the winter.
• Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. But the viruses that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the winter, when children are in school and are in closer contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and teaching your child to sneeze or cough away from others may help reduce the risk of colds and flu.
• Children between the ages of 6 and 23 months should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their risk of catching the flu.

Winter Safety Tips - Part 1

(These valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm this winter were provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)

Whether winter brings severe storms, a light dusting or just cold temps, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm.

What to Wear:

• Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Clothing for children should consist of thermal long johns, turtlenecks, one or two shirts, pants, sweater, coat, warm socks, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat.
• The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.
• Blankets, quilts, pillows, sheepskins and other loose bedding may contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and should be kept out of an infant's sleeping environment. Sleep clothing like one-piece sleepers is preferred. 
• If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be tucked in around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as your baby's chest, so the infant's face is less likely to become covered by bedding.

Hypothermia:

• Hypothermia develops when a child's temperature falls below normal due to exposure to cold. It often happens when a youngster is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper clothing.
• As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clumsy. His speech may become slurred and his body temperature will decline.
• If you suspect your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors, remove any wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes.

Frostbite:

• Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At the same time, the child may complain that her skin burns or has become numb.
• Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play. Have children come inside periodically to warm up. 
• If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm (not hot) water. Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips.
• Do not rub the frozen areas.
• After a few minutes, dry and cover him with clothing or blankets. Give him something warm to drink.
• If the numbness continues for more than a few minutes, call your doctor.

Shannon Miller's son is 3 months old already!  Like all parents, she is realizing that the time goes by so quickly.  After the months of eager anticipation, all of sudden the months and weeks rush by!  We eagerly anticipate Shannon's comments about baby development after birth  - here they are:

"Rocco will be 3 months old in a few days and he is doing so well. I almost cried when I had to start boxing up some of the outfits that he's grown out of. He's getting so big! Everyone keeps telling us how mature and alert he is.
Of course, we think he's the greatest anyway.

So i'll gush about him just a bit, because that's what mom's do. He is holding his head up and pushing his chest up so well during tummy time and
loves to kick the rattles on his play mat. Of course, his favorite is story time with Daddy before he goes to bed. He loves to smile and "talk" to us and is still nursing well. When daddy gives him a bottle he doesn't have any trouble adjusting.

He is still doing well at night, knock on wood. He regularly sleeps from his 10pm feeding until 7am when I get him up for breakfast. (How exciting is that?!) He's so much more alert now, focusing on faces, following sounds and smiling at mom and dad. He loves watching the trees go by when we walk in the park and is still trying to figure out what exactly that monster is that keeps breathing near him. (Otherwise known as our 120lb dog, Indy)

Every day there is something new. And as difficult as it sometimes gets to balance work, sanity and a new baby, it's so worth it!"

Great sleeping habits, great feeding habits, very interactive and responsive - yep, definitely a BabyPlus baby! 

We are excited to be a part of Shannon's experience with her baby!

This is a recent blog written by our Japanese distribution partner Kayo Awad.  We were very fortunate to have her join us at the CES in Las Vegas.  She is a BabyPlus parent (two times) and she and her husband David are now our sole distributors in Japan.

In her own words:

"My initial encounter with BabyPlus was almost 6 years ago when I became pregnant with my older son.

My husband saw an ad in a pregnancy magazine and after some research online, secretly bought the product.  He presented it to me with a little embarrassment at first, but I understood the concept right away and started using it.

The result was...amazing! 

Our first baby was super easy-going, slept through the night almost immediately and nursed really well. 

More than anything, he was a really happy, friendly and fun baby and everyone including total strangers absolutely loved him!  However, we didn't necessarily attribute everything to BabyPlus as he was our first and we did a lot of prenatal education activities such as reading to him, singing to him, playing kick-games, etc, on our own besides BabyPlus during pregnancy. 

What made it firm for us that BabyPlus really works was when our second son was born.  17 months after the first birth, we had another boy.  This time we were convinced BabyPlus worked because we did absolutely NOTHING for Taikyo (prenatal education) except for BabyPlus and this baby was even easier - he just ate and slept all day for the first 2 months!!  When he was awake, he would just laugh or smile all the time.  People called him the Buddha baby  

We were so convinced BabyPlus did it that we flew over to the headquarters with our 3 week-old son and had a meeting with BabyPlus Company president about bringing the product to Japan, where I'm from.

It's been an amazing journey.  Most people are skeptical at first just like we were or tend to think it's hit or miss...but they become "believers" after birth and we keep seeing similar rave reviews all over the Internet now.

We are very grateful we found BabyPlus for our boys and we are able to help other people find it for their babies in Japan.

Thank you, BabyPlus!!"

Thank you to David and Kayo for their wonderful partnership!

We are back from CES - Las Vegas!

The Consumer Electronics Show has concluded in Las Vegas, and we were beyond thrilled with our experience.

This year was the first year for the "Mommy Tech" area.  The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System was a perfect fit for "Mommy Tech."  We had so many great visitors to our booth.   Several representatives from countries all over the world are as excited as we are! Savvy parents know that the prenatal period is critical - and did we ever hear about it!  The study of the prenatal environment is not new, and some of the recent great findings just confirm what is already known.

Shannon Miller spoke on behalf of BabyPlus.  She is seeing tangible benefits in her son - such as he was sleeping through the night at 6 weeks and he has been very alert.

Prenatal care is important during the pregnancy trimesters.  The stages of development of a fetus are fascinating and crucial at the same time.  BabyPlus will have a profound and important impact on your baby.

And, with the hundreds of people who visited our BabyPlus booth, we know that infant development is a priority!

Your child will have an amazing life....

This is just one of the many, many great emails we receive from BabyPlus parents all over the world.  Imagine what our world could be like in 20 years if all teachers were saying things like this about their students!

"Hi, my child is now four, and I consistently hear from her preschool teachers, who are very experienced - her PK3 teacher last year has taught for 35 years and has a masters degree - that she is unique even among the other very bright children that they work with.  They can't say enough good things about her.  This is a quote from her teacher at her summer school, where she has gone every summer since age 2:  " I hope I get to know her in 20 years. She really stands out among all the children that I have worked with. She will have an amazing life and contribute to many people along the way. Enjoy the ride."
 
It is hard to quantify what makes her so different from the other children.  It is not just pure academics but an overall higher level of engagement with the world and everyone around her. We have seen this since birth.

I would say she has outrageous enthusiasm for life, and she came into the world a complete little person.  It's like there is more of her than you would expect, and it's easy to forget that she is in such a tiny body."

YOU can directly impact the future of your child.  Baby development after birth is directly impacted by your prenatal care.  Include BabyPlus as your prenatal care curriculum and experience the tangible benefits - just like parents all over the world!