I just received this sweet note from one of our
BabyPlus moms. I believe it sums up what we feel is so important about prenatal learning during pregnancy. It's all abo
ut strengthening the foundation of what your little one already has!
"I just dropped off my first
BabyPlus baby at her first day of Kindergarten. I couldn’t be more proud at this very instant knowing that I’ve done everything humanly possible to start her out on the right foot.
As I tell people, expensive diaper bags, strollers and infant toys are nice, but
BabyPlus lasts a LIFETIME.
And yes, still eyes welling as I type this… I held it together for her in the classroom, but the drive home was a different story. "
You can find out more about
BabyPlus and building a strong foundation during the important stages of fetal development.
Click on the picture for more information and to visit our website for testimonials, Frequently Asked Questions and more about BabyPlus!
I say it all the time - we LOVE LOVE LOVE getting pictures of "our" BabyPlus babies.The two darlings have a four year old sibling, so this BabyPlus mom knows the benefits of
using the
BabyPlus Prenatal Education System.
We have many sets of multiples whose parents used
BabyPlus during pregnancy. The feedback we receive from these parents consistently indicates that their babies are exhibiting the tangible benefits of using the
BabyPlus curriculum.
"Our" parents of multiples have seen the same benefits (better sleeping, nursing, self soothing, school readiness, etc.) as the mothers of single babies. Frequently, twins are born early, and the mothers of babies who were not full term have seen amazing results. We have had mothers of premature babies report that their babies are reaching their milestones based on their birth age, as opposed to gestational age. They have also reported shorter hospital stays when compared to other premature babies.
BabyPlus is a series of 16 Lessons based on the mother's heartbeat. Used during the critical period in
prenatal development, this innovative prenatal care curriculum will provide your baby (or babies!) with an appropriate amount of stimulation. The benefits of infant stimulation are many - read any article on prenatal development and you will learn that baby development after birth is directly impacted by what happens in the day by day pregnancy.
Learn more about the stages of fetal development and the positive impact of
BabyPlus!
When I was pregnant, I didn't have any friends or relatives pregnant at the same time. It would have been nice to share details and have someone with a child around the same age to play with.
This won't be a problem for four sisters from Chicago who were not only pregnant at the same time but all had their babies within four days of each other! What fun
!
Their story is here.
Another set of sisters who were pregnant at the same time, gave birth in January, February and March of 2010. (Dr. Phil's daughter-in-law is one of them.) In fact, they were featured together on the
Rachael Ray Show and promoted BabyPlus as one of their favorite pregnancy items. They understood how the benefits of a simple set of sounds during important stages of fetal development can strengthen learning for a lifetime!
You can find out more about the benefits of
BabyPlus and what other parents say by clicking on the logo below.
I cannot believe I have a son going into high school and another going into sixth grade! When did I "grow up?" The time from the joy of finding out you are pregnant to the joy of their first steps to the many other joyous occasions seems to literally fly by.
I remember being pregnant with my first son and how I couldn't believe the world didn't stop just because I was pregnant. Even though I was sick from the day I found out until the day I gave birth, there isn't a minute I would go back and change. With my second son, I was so exhausted from being pregnant and chasing a three-year-old that I don't have many detailed memories of either the pregnancy or the first couple years. I do, however, remember how they adored each other and to this day are very close.
Each day of pregnancy is a gift because you'll blink and it will be over. Yes, you'll have all new phases and adventures but there's something so special about it being just the two of you. Blog, journal, and record your thoughts because no matter how much you think you'll remember the little things, so many new ones will take their place. Nothing compares to seeing a picture of your now high school student on his first day of kindergarten with the look of excitement yet insecurity. You remember how fast life really goes.
There have been several mentions of stress levels and the effects of stress on pregnancies. Many articles have shown that stress not only affects the health of the mother but her baby as well. Relaxation is encouraged for moms and there are many ways this can be accomplished.
Taking time each day to relax--even for five minutes--can do wonders for how you feel. Taking a walk or stretching can be both emotionally and physically beneficial. A soak in the tub with relaxing scents can also make you feel better after a long day. Another way to relax and do something great for your baby at the same time is to use BabyPlus lessons.
BabyPlus' recommended usage is one hour, twice a day. While you do not have to sit or be still to use the lessons, it's a great excuse to sit and close your eyes with your feet up. Knowing your little one is building a strong foundation for learning during critical stages of fetal development is a great stress reliever in itself!
Can't hardly believe that Danica McKellar is pregnant! Danica McKellar is best known for her role as Winnie in The Wonder Years. Danica McKellar married composer Mike Verta last year, and now they are pregnant!
According to the
article Danica is reading "a lot about parenthood." The article listed several books she is reading about parenting and what happens after delivery.
Danica will also likely want to know more about what happens
BEFORE delivery - in the prenatal period. The prenatal period is critical to the lifelong learning process of your baby. Using the
BabyPlus Prenatal Education System - a simple, safe set of sounds based on the mother's heartbeat - while pregnant encourages cognitive development. Danica will find out that learning in the womb is not a new idea - many cultures have believed in and practiced forms of
prenatal stimulation for years.
Since this is Danica McKellar's first pregnancy, she will likely read about the stages of fetal development and all the stages through pregnancy. Being first time parents, Danica and Mike will be encouraged by the many parents who report that using BabyPlus positively impacted the infant sleeping schedule. BabyPlus parents all over the world report their BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, have increased ability to self-soothe, and have great sleeping habits.
BabyPlus congratulates Danica McKellar, her husband Mike Verta and their baby!(
I feel old!)
Using
BabyPlus during pregnancy is such a wonderful lifelong gift to your little one. The simple set of sounds strengthens cognitive development during such an important time during fetal development. The
BabyPlus system is a very reliable product. However, a problem can occasionally occur, and it is usually a battery issue.
There are several things you may want to try. First, be sure you have a fresh set of alkaline batteries. As you probably know, the BabyPlus requires fresh batteries every 7-10 days to operate at optimum performance. Even new batteries at the store could be old. We recommend Duracell brand battery, but we do not recommend rechargeable batteries.
The next thing you can do is check the battery contacts. Sometimes a battery can accidentally bend a contact. You can create a tighter fit by removing the batteries and pulling the contacts out a bit. There are two sets of thin metal flaps with raised dots on each side of the battery casing for a total of four. Take your pinky fingernail or a paperclip and gently pull out the flaps to create a tighter connection for the battery making sure not to snap the contact.
Finally, you can remove the batteries and let the system discharge stored energy for 45 minutes to an hour. Then, insert a new set of fresh alkaline batteries.
If these suggestions do not help, there are several ways you may contact customer service for more suggestions. Visit
http://www.babyplus.com/contactus.php.
Congratulations to expectant mom Ali Larter! Ali Larter and her husband Hayes MacArthur are expecting their first child.
Once they share the news with loved ones and friends, they are sure begin researching everything pregnancy. They will read articles on
prenatal development and realize that the prenatal environment is crucial to baby's development with a lifetime impact. Most expectant parents 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.
Being a busy working mom, Ali will likely be interested to know the
benefits of using BabyPlus. Parents report that
BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, have an increased ability to self-soothe, are more interactive and responsive, and are relaxed and alert at birth. Ali will also want to know about
the BabyPlus curriculum and how the mother's heartbeat sounds have a positive impact on infant sleeping schedules.
BabyPlus wishes Ali Larter, her husband Hayes MacArthur and their baby the very best!
These are the words of a UK BabyPlus "mum""I was recommended
BabyPlus by a friend who used it during her two pregnancies and raved about it. To be perfectly honest I was skeptical but after reading up on it decided that it couldn’t do any harm so thought that I had
nothing to lose. I began using it at 18 weeks of pregnancy as the manufacturer recommends for an hour in the morning (I set the alarm an hour earlier to put it on in bed!!) and an hour after work. I soon grew to love this time as it was a part of the day that I could really focus on the pregnancy and the baby. At about week 20, the baby started to kick and soon would
move and squirm during our `sessions’ which was wonderful so if nothing else I felt that I was really bonding with the baby. I wasn’t religious in using it and missed the odd lesson but fit them in whenever I could.
My baby arrived on his due date and at birth his eyes were wide open and he was alert observing his surroundings. He latched on fairly easily straight away and has been a good feeder ever since. His sleeping patterns were fairly sociable from the off and he slept through the night from about 3 months which I believe is unusual! He is developing well and I get many comments about how he seems advanced for his age. He is my first baby so I don’t know but certainly he seems to be slightly ahead of his buddies of the same age from the antenatal classes.
It’s hard to say whether or not
BabyPlus is the reason that our little boy is doing so well but is does seem a coincidence and having convinced other friends of it’s
benefits and who have used it they seem to be sharing the same experience. I think that there are many factors that contribute to a happy baby but I would say that if I was to have another child I would certainly use
BabyPlus again because I feel it would be unfair not to give my other children the same start. It may be on the pricy side but it is well worth the investment giving the amount of research that is reported to have gone into the product, and certainly my experience is that it does seem to work! If I had another child, I would not want to miss out on giving them the same opportunity.
I don’t think buying this is about trying to make your baby a genius but if you are interested in giving your baby a bit of a headstart, surely it’s worth a go! There’s lots of useful info on the
BabyPlus website about the
scientific research which is great if you need a bit more convincing!"
As usual, "our" parents are the very best!
Congratulation to Project Runway's Nina Garcia! Nina Garcia and her husband David Conrad are expecting their second child! Once they
share the news with loved ones and friends, they are sure to read articles on
prenatal development. Most expectant parents 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.Nina Garcia leads a busy life, so she will likely be interested to know the benefits of using
BabyPlus -
especially how the mother's heartbeat sounds have a positive impact on infant sleeping schedules. Parents report that
BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, have an increased ability to self-soothe, are more interactive and responsive, and are relaxed and alert at birth.
Later in life,
BabyPlus babies reach developmental milestones earlier, have improved school readiness, have greater creativity and independence, and have longer attention spans. This is why BabyPlus is the gift of a lifetime!
BabyPlus wishes Nina Garcia, her husband David Conrad, and their baby the very best!
Once they share the news with loved ones and friends, they are sure to read articles on prenatal development. Most expectant parents 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.
Jay and Allison lead busy lives, so they will likely be interested to
know the benefits of using BabyPlus.
Parents report that BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, have an increased ability to self-soothe, are more interactive and responsive, and are relaxed and alert at birth. Being busy working parents, Jay and Allison 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 Jay DeMarcus, Allison, and their baby the very best!
Our mom in Arizona has been using BabyPlus for several weeks. She is enjoying her pregnancy and is excited to share her experiences with us.
Do you find that your little one reacts if you are running late for a lesson? I haven’t noticed this specifically, but sometimes my session times are a bit erratic, I must admit! I think I’m keeping the little guy on his toes. He definitely gets his two lessons a day – some days earlier or later than others. Just a result of my weird schedule!
What are you doing for yourself that you didn’t before you were pregnant? Swimming laps. It’s been a while since I’ve used the pool for my workouts and I forgot how much fun it is!
What trait are you most hoping your little one receives from using BabyPlus? The ability to self-soothe.
Has anyone asked any questions about you using BabyPlus? How do you respond and how do they react? Yes! Recently, I wore my
BabyPlus while I was on a short road-trip with a colleague. She was very curious about the unit, so I told her to the best of my ability how
BabyPlus works as a prenatal curriculum. She was very interested! In fact, she called me several weeks later to let me know that she’d recommended BabyPlus to one of her acquaintances who just announced her pregnancy!
This is so exciting! We will continue to follow her and receive updates on her pregnancy. Visit our website to read more about the traits Chris and others will see or have seen in their babies. Just click on the link below.
I will be the first to admit that I do not enjoy hot weather, especially when I was pregnant! And with the heat index reaching 100 lately, prenatal learning during pregnancy and
BabyPlus is not the first thing on my mind at the moment!
It is extremely important that you take extra care during pregnancy in the heat and humidity of the summer. There are a lot of articles online regarding caring for yourself during hot weather, but here are a few tips to remember:
1. Keep hydrated!
2. Wear moisture-wicking clothing to keep skin cool.
3. Exercise indoors or in the evening when it's cooler.
Watch for signs and symptoms, such as cramping, because heat exhaustion is not only uncomfortable but can be dangerous to you and your unborn baby. And hang in there, every day is one day closer to fall!
I'm going to grab my fan and get back to Customer Service at
BabyPlus. You may find out more about prenatal enrichment and the wonderful benefits of such a simple set of sounds by visiting our website below.
Using
BabyPlus during pregnancy is such a wonderful lifelong gift to your little one. The simple set of sounds strengthens cognitive development during such an important time during fetal development. The
BabyPlus system is a very reliable product. However, a problem can occasionally occur, and it is usually a battery issue.
There are several things you may want to try. First, be sure you have a fresh set of alkaline batteries. As you probably know, the
BabyPlus requires fresh batteries every 7-10 days to operate at optimum performance. Even new batteries at the store could be old. We recommend Duracell brand battery, but we do not recommend rechargeable batteries.
The next thing you can do is check the battery contacts. Sometimes a battery can accidentally bend a contact. You can create a tighter fit by removing the batteries and pulling the contacts out a bit. There are two sets of thin metal flaps with raised dots on each side of the battery casing for a total of four. Take your pinky fingernail or a paperclip and gently pull out the flaps to create a tighter connection for the battery making sure not to snap the contact.
Finally, you can remove the batteries and let the system discharge stored energy for 30-45 minutes. Then, insert a new set of fresh alkaline batteries.
If these suggestions do not help, there are several ways you may contact customer service for more suggestions. Visit
http://www.babyplus.com/contactus.php.
Prenatal sleep states remain undisturbed by BabyPlus stimulation.Expectant mothers and fathers have asked how their baby will sleep once born. We understand that the idea of baby stimulation could lead to that question.
BabyPlus babies
have wonderful sleep patterns; plus, they have an increased ability to self-sooth.
The sound level to the baby is strictly controlled for both pitch and volume. Dr. Brent Logan spent 25 years studying the normal environment of the developing baby, and
BabyPlus is carefully designed to present sounds for the prenatal infant at a very safe but audible level.
The baby hears the sounds of its mother's heartbeat at approximately 95 decibels, as loud as a rock band, constantly. Moreover, normal sounds in a mother's environment--television, radio, loud remarks, traffic--reach the fetus at volumes similar to that of her heartbeat yet the baby still sleeps through this noise most of the time, even though its brain is always monitoring these sounds.
BabyPlus is designed to produce an external sound of about 90 to 95 decibels, which is then reduced by 30-35 decibels as it is filtered through the mother's abdominal wall, reaching the unborn infant at 60-65 decibels, well below the sound level of the mother's blood.
BabyPlus therefore has a scientifically engineered sound ceiling which is
always less than that of the natural sonic environment of the womb. More than 150,000+ families worldwide have attested to its safety and effectiveness. Overstimulation does not occur because, like the maternal bloodpulse, this sound is so familiar to the developing baby.
The tones are natural, and the sound level is appropriate. Remember - the womb is not a "soundproof booth." Your baby is hearing everything all day long. The purpose of prenatal stimulation is to use a sound your baby is very familiar with - the mother's heartbeat - during the critical period in prenatal development.
So, you had a baby 3 years ago, used BabyPlus and loved it! You just found out that you're pregnant again and the first thing you go to retrieve from your pregnancy days is the BabyPlus unit that you loved so very much. The only problem is that once you take it out of the box it doesn't seem to be working. This is something we hear every once in a while but want you to know that the BabyPlus system is very reliable. Usually when an issue occurs it is due to old batteries.
Before you worry, there's a few things you may want to try. First, be sure you have a fresh set of alkaline batteries. As you might remember, the BabyPlus unit requires fresh batteries every 7-10 days to operate at optimum performance. Did you know that even the brand new batteries you just bought at the store could be old? You'll want to make sure you try a different set of batteries if you don't have luck with the first. Also, we recommend Duracell brand battery and do not recommend rechargeable batteries.
The next thing you can do is check the battery contacts to make sure the batteries fit tightly. Sometimes inserting a battery can accidently bend a contact. You can create a tighter fit by removing the batteries and pulling the contacts out a bit. There are two sets of thin metal flaps with raised dots on each side of the battery casing (or four total). Take your pinky fingernail or a paperclip and gently pull out the flaps to create a tighter connection for the battery.
Finally, remove the batteries and let the system discharge stored energy for 45-60 minutes. Then, insert the new set of fresh alkaline batteries. And just like that, the baby in your womb can be enjoying the sounds of BabyPlus!
June 20 is not too far off and isn't too early to think about any dads-to-be you know. Fathers naturally want to do what they can for their new little ones, and
prenatal learning is a great way to contribute his or her cognitive development.
BabyPlus is a simple set of sounds based off your heartbeat and is relevent to your baby's environment during pregnancy. The sounds vary in speed and pitch throughout a set of 16 different "lessons"used from the 18th week of pregnancy. Your baby will discern and differentiate between the
BabyPlus beat and your heartbeat, thus the foundation of learning begins.
Giving
BabyPlus to any father-to-be is a great gift for the whole family--and free shipping at
CVS.com makes it even better! Click on either the BabyPlus logo or the CVS logo below to buy now!
I receive many of the same questions in
BabyPlus Customer Service. A common question is regarding the
Usage Chart and how many days to use each lesson.
To determine ho
w many days to use each of the 16 lesson is to take the number of weeks remaining in your pregnancy (based on a 40 week pregnancy) and multiply by 7 to get the total days remaining. Then divide that total by 16 (number of lessons). The result is the number of days that you should play each of the 16 segments.
For example, if you are 19 weeks along, you have approximately 21 weeks left in your pregnancy. You would multiple 21 by 7 to get 147 days, which you would divide by 16 and get 9. You would use each lesson 9 days and switch to the next lesson on day 10.
If you are referring to the chart, it can sometimes be confusing. The chart is to be used just once to determine your schedule. For example, if you are in your 24th week of pregnancy when you start the
BabyPlus, you will use each lesson twice a day for 7 days. Find the week you are pregnant in the first column, and the second column will show you how many days to use each lesson twice a day.
Once you reach Lesson 16, you will use it until you deliver. It may be a shorter or longer number of days than you have used the other lessons.
If you need further explanation, you may always call or email our office. We are always here to help!
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