Infant Growth Assessment

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 about 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!

Seventeen years ago this month, Mattel and Fisher Price Toys companies merged.  My favorite toys growing up were Barbies and Little People and seeing these toys in the store brings back many happy memories.

Toys are such an integral part of a child's development.  Kids are learning while they play.  Age-appropriate toys are important as well - you wouldn't give a metal erector set to a one-year-old.  You would start off with soft, squishy blocks.  After that, you could give him or her foam blocks and eventually you could introduce wooden or plastic pieces.  You start with the simple and basic before moving to the next level. 

This philosophy is the idea behind BabyPlus, which uses age-appropriate sounds during critical stages of fetal development.  By introducing simple sounds relevant to your baby's environment--your heartbeat--you will be able to strengthen cognitive development.  You will be able to move on to more complex sounds, such as music, after your little one is born. 

Much like a prenatal vitamin encourages strong physical development in your baby, BabyPlus encourages strong cognitive development during pregnancy.  You can find out more details at www.babyplus.com and read other families' experiences.

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!

I was so lucky recently to spend some time with a BabyPlus Mommy and a very proud Aunt - these two gals just couldn't tell me enough about this adorable 15 month old boy...

In their own words:

"He slept through the night at two weeks.  He can answer "What does a cow say?" "Moo"  He is easy going and has met or exceeded every milestone so far.  He knows sign language -  food, more, please, thank you, dog, milk... He already says mommy, daddy, more, please, down, doggy.  If I say "Go get your shoes"  he will go get them and sit down.

He began walking at ten months.  He is now putting words together into short sentences like more please and down doggy.  He has always been easy going and not much of a crier.  When he was 11 months old we took a plane to California.  He fell asleep at take off and woke up when plane landed both ways.  

He eats well.  He knows where his raisins are in the pantry and will walk in, get his raisins, then get his bowl and hand both to his mom.  We tell him the dog is sleeping and make the shhh sound, so now when the dog is sleeping he makes the shhhh sound."

I had such a great time with these two gals, and I can't wait to watch him as he grows.  He is darling!

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.

How nice to receive this email today from one of "our" moms whose baby was born early:

"Our son is growing like a weed.  He is one month old and wasn’t supposed to be born until tomorrow. He amazes me every day and seems to be doing really well.  He is healthy and happy. I just love watching him with his sister.

Our little story would be a great Baby Plus success story- for being a preemie he is blowing away the doctors.  Thank you for having such a wonderful product. We are true believers."

"Our" moms 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.  

Our hope is that your BabyPlus baby will be full term.   Isn't it is nice to know that - should your baby be born early - you have provided your unborn baby with this educational curriculum in order to provide the best start?

BabyPlus is not only on Twitter and Facebook, but also have a group on LinkedIn! Not familiar with LinkedIn? It's the world’s largest professional network with over 75 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. Sometimes you just need an answer to a simple question, sometimes you want to do some research on a product like ours. Our group lets you locate and interact with us and other parents who have used BabyPlus. LinkedIn Search lets you explore the broader network by name, title, company, location, and other keywords that will help you find the knowledge you’re looking for.

Our BabyPlus group on LinkedIn is for moms, dads, expecting parents and more that want to learn about prenatal care curriculum and learning in the womb. So join our group today and start getting your questions answered!

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!)

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!

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!

I saw so many great benefits when I used it before that I would NEVER go through a pregnancy without BabyPlus.

My baby was alert, nursed well, was self-soothing, and, most of all, was a great sleeper!  She is will be going to preschool, and she is very ready!  She has a long attention span and is very creative and independent.

Before I became pregnant, I read articles on prenatal development.  I was amazed to read about the profound impact moms can have on their babies during the stages of development of a fetus.  All the stages through pregnancy are critical times in child development.  So much happens before the baby is even born!

I was fascinated to learn that the use of the mother's heartbeat sounds during my pregnancy can have such a big impact on baby development after birth.

All moms (and dads!) should learn about the benefits of infant stimulation today!

Thank you for this great product!

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!

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. 

Earlier this week Kiwi Magazine's Blog noted a university based study citing the benefits of hand-clapping in little ones.  The study found that kiddies in lower elementary who participated in hand-clapping songs, during recess or music class had neater hand writing and even improved writing and spelling skills throughout the day.  Children who engage in hand-clapping songs actually show an increase in motor and cognitive skills.  The correlation is understandable when we think about the first rhythm ever enjoyed by any of us; our mother's heartbeat.  During the stages of fetal development the benefit of infant stimulation via a simple rhythmic sound is already taking place.  Every trimester of pregnancy is critical to the development of the baby but at the point that your baby begins to hear (usually around week 18) an entire new world opens up to baby.  He begins to listen to mommy's rhythm!  Studies have shown that introducing a simple set of sounds which are similar to mom's heartbeat but differ enough to create a slight contrast  are most effective for greater cognitive development.  Other kinds of stimulation such as classical music are likely more entertaining to mommy.  Baby's brain is not able to process something so complicated.  After all its the soothing symphonic melody of mommy's heartbeat that is most familiar.  Don't worry mom there will be plenty of time later in his life for Mozart or Chopin; until then he has BabyPlus. 

Pregnancy is such an important time.  So much is going on and you can influence a lot through nutrition, exercise and prenatal learning. 

Prenatal learning is becoming more mainstream and can positively influence your baby's cognitive development during the time of very important fetal growth.  The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is the perfect tool for your baby's prenatal journey which will influence him or her intellectually, developmentally, creatively and emotionally from the time they are born.

BabyPlus consists of a series of 16 simple sounds that resemble a mother's heartbeat. The rhythm of the sounds increases incrementally as the pregnancy progresses. The BabyPlus pattern introduces your little one to a sequential learning process built upon the natural rhythms relevant to their own environment.

This "auditory exercise" strengthens learning ability during the developmental period when the advantages will be most significant and enduring for a child.

He or she learns to discriminate between the sound coming from the mother and those from BabyPlus. In other words, learning has begun.

You may visit our website to read great parent testimonials, to get answers to frequently asked questions or to order BabyPlus.  Click on the logo below!

Congratulations to expectant mom Kelly Preston!  

Once they share the news with loved ones and friends, they are sure to research 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.

Being busy working parents, John Travolta and Kelly Preston 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. 

John and Kelly will want to know about the BabyPlus curriculum and how the mother's heartbeat sounds have a positive impact on infant sleeping schedules.

To learn more about how John Travolta and Kelly Preston  - and YOU - can make a difference for your baby that will last a lifetime, please visit www.babyplus.com.

BabyPlus wishes John Travolta and Kelly Preston and their baby the very best!

Moms all over the world want to do what is best for their unborn babies but also want to do it in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System's popularity is growing globally and is sold all over the world.  We have authorized distributors in many countries, probably one near you.

Go to BabyPlus website at www.babyplus.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page.  You will see a link to our listing of authorized international retailers.  From there, you can choose the country that is closest to you, which would save time and money when ordering your system. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact BabyPlus Customer Service.

The BabyPlus Prenatal Education System is truly amazing.  The stages of fetal development are crucial, and we all know it.  Check any article on prenatal development, and you will see the almost overwhelming consensus that learning in the womb will help your baby as an infant. 

What is especially amazing is that as your child grows, this early curriculum used by forward-thinking expectant mothers during their pregnancy will impact their child(ren) well beyond childhood. 

How wonderful to know that early brain development will benefit your baby way past infancy and childhood. 

Parents of BabyPlus babies report better sleeping, nursing, self soothing, and school readiness.  All this and more from a simple set of sounds used twice a day!

We have also had many mothers of twins and triplets use BabyPlus who have been very pleased with the results.  They have seen the same benefits as the mothers of single babies and have reported reaching milestones based on birth age as opposed to gestational age.  They have also reported shorter hospital stays when compared to other premature babies.  

Calculate your lesson plan as normal using the chart provided with your BabyPlus.  Since most births of multiples do not go full term, we will be happy to re-calculate your lesson plan once you reach about seven months of pregnancy and have a better idea of when you will deliver.  Please contact customer service with any questions or with help calculating your usage schedule. 

Once your babies become more active as you grow, some discomfort may be experienced.  Simply limit the duration of each session to once a day and even shorten your lessons if desired.  Your little ones will receive the same great benefits of BabyPlus!

The answer is - most likely - YES.  BabyPlus parents all over the world report that their babies are great sleepers.  BabyPlus babies have the ability to self-soothe.  Just yesterday a BabyPlus mom told us that she can put her daughter in the crib while still awake and her baby will soothe herself to sleep.

If your mom uses the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during the critical period in prenatal development, she is sure to notice that you will be a good sleeper.

Have your mom click on the picture of the sleeping baby to learn more about using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during fetal development - she will learn about learning in the womb and how BabyPlus will impact infant development.