Infant Growth Assessment

Olympic gymnast, Shannon Miller, used BabyPlus for her 3-1/2 year-old-son, Rocco and is now using it again with her daughter.  We asked Shannon what he thought of her using BabyPlus and got a really cute answer.  Check it out!

“Rocco has been really interested in the “noise on my belly.” It almost seemed to soothe him. He even asked if I wore it when he was in my belly! For me and my husband, we just feel good about using BabyPlus.  I know we are biased because he is our son, but we just couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful child. He’s smart, funny and communicates very well which sure helps us out. We now know more now about infant stimulation and “sister bear” (as Rocco calls her) seems to really enjoy her lessons. She kicks and moves all around. And, of course, that makes me feel good that I know she’s doing well.”

We can’t wait to hear about what Rocco thinks of his new baby sister in June.  Best wishes to their whole family from BabyPlus!

You might have already read through our website and browsed the endless testimonials and countless scientific facts. You might even have friends that have used BabyPlus before, but are still debating on whether or not you want to give it a try. Or this might be your first time ever really learning about what BabyPlus is and the benefits it has to offer. No matter what category you fall into, we're sure you want to know what real parents have to say about using our product. Below are a few of the most recent posts and comments from our Facebook fans:

Babyplus is the best pregnancy idea, while I was pregnant with my first daughter, I was nervous from hearing all the horror stories of trouble feeding, sleepless nights and endless crying! That's why I purchased Babyplus... Two beautiful Babyplus girls later... I will say it was the best decision I made.. Both were amazing sleeper, self soothers!!! -Dawn (Picture courtesy of Dawn)

Dylan will be 4 in 3 weeks. He is doing awesome in school, we just received a great evaluation from his teacher. Ava is 9 months and just started standing on her own... I think walking is in our near future! -Diana

AJ is 17 months and super active! Running, climbing, dancing all over the place! He's super talkative too! 75% is baby language and 25% actual words! He now has 18 words in his vocabulary and he associates them correctly! I'm amazed how much he understands at 17 months! Happy Babyplus Mom over here! -Claudia

Reese turned 8 in October...my where has that time gone? She LOVES to read. She's around a 7th - 8th grade reading level and vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds...as well as her height, 4'7" and a women's size 5 1/2 shoe! Riley will be 7 in May. SPUNKY, quick witted lil' firecracker. She too is beginning to love to read, but her joy is in math and her wicked back swing in tennis. Ashton will be 4 1/2 next month, at 60 lb and 46 1/2 inches tall...WHOA, weighs more than my 6 year old, he's starting to learn and articulate his words into pretty amazing smart sentences. He loves his "behavior modification year 2 of 3" (4/5 year old preschool). Making lots of friends in a classroom of 16 and 3 are girls....but apparently, a "ladies man." -Sue

Taylor is 4 1/2 and loving life and doing great in preschool Just had our mid year conference Tessa 6 months old is a complete joy and is sooo easy Sleeps all night, eats, awake time, so happy and pleasant WE do everything we could ever want bc our girls are so happy and wellbehaved. Went to Olive Garden last week and 6 people came up to us and told us what wonderful girls we had WOW made us PROUD Thanks BabyPLUS!  -Megan

As you can see, BabyPlus parents rave about what they see and experience. Have questions for a BabyPlus parent? Feel free to reach out to them on the BabyPlus Facebook page! 

Michael Buble and his wife, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato, are expecting their first child together!

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.

Michael and Luisana 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 a busy working parents, Michael and Luisana will want to know about the BabyPlus curriculum and how the mother's heartbeat sounds have a positive impact on infant sleeping schedules.

Michael Buble has already seen BabyPlus in action.  Michael Buble was stunned - although not quite speechless (bad words alert!) -  when he heard this 15 year old UK boy sing onstage.

Over a million views on YouTube for this BabyPlus 15 year old boy!

This was the email testimonial we received from the boy's mom:

“It’s now nearly 16 years since I had 'BabyPlus' to use for the child I was carrying.  I was aware that children do turn out many times to be musically gifted - well my son Sam sings, plays several instruments, writes his own songs and well has even sung with Michael Buble - Yes the 15 year old boy that sang with Michael which has had over a million views on YouTube is my son.”

Although the use of the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System may seem like a 'new' notion - the truth is we have BabyPlus babies who are in their twenties!  BabyPlus parents all over the world email and call to tell us the tangible benefits they have noticed in their BabyPlus babies.  We love hearing from "our" parents!

BabyPlus wishes Michael Buble, Luisana, and their baby the very best!

I see so many darling ideas for the prenatal period - from photography ideas to ways to document your pregnancy to writing letters to your baby-to-be...

But the best idea I know is to use the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during fetal development to give your baby the very best start to life.

Did you know that your unborn child receives very little stimulation in the uterus? The only sound that your baby can clearly discern is the maternal heartbeat - YOUR heartbeat.  By providing the infant with sounds which closely mimic the maternal heartbeat but which vary in subtly increasing ways, the child's brain learns one of the most basic skills of all - discrimination - before being born.

The reported benefits are many, such as BabyPlus babies more readily nurse, have an increased ability to self-soothe, and are more relaxed and alert at birth.  As your newborn develops, you will likely notice more interactive behaviors and more responsiveness.  Later in life, your child could reach developmental milestones earlier, have a longer attention span, and have improved school readiness. 

BabyPlus parents consistently email us to let us know how happy they are that they chose to benefit their babies during the stages of fetal development. 

Read testimonials from BabyPlus parents!

As you read some of the ideas for ways to enhance fetal development in stages, remember that BabyPlus is a gift of learning - for a lifetime!

According to an article at www.bbc.co.uk:  "researchers found a link between IQ and diet, even after taking into account other factors such as the mother's level of education, social class and duration of breast feeding."

"Their study suggests a link between a diet high in processed foods and a slightly lower IQ."

"...poor nutrition may affect brain development."

Good healthy habits start before your baby is even born.  Using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during pregnancy will strengthen your child's cognitive development just like taking a prenatal vitamin will ensure that you and your baby is receiving adequate vitamins and minerals.

According to Dr Pauline Emmett, who carried out the study at Bristol University, "Brain development is much faster in early life, it's when it does most of its growing. It seems that what happens afterwards is less important."

Take the time to learn all the ways BabyPlus will strengthen your child's learning for a lifetime by visiting www.babyplus.com today!

Hillary Scott and Lady Antebellum drummer Chris Tyrrell are expecting their first child together...

Hillary Scott announced the news on her Twitter account -  “Chris & I are excited to announce that our Christmas gift has arrived a little early this year! We are having a BABY! We feel so blessed!!!”

An added bonus - dad to be Chris Tyrell is a drummer, so baby will be hearing rhythms during the pregnancy.  The patterns and rhythms of the BabyPlus curriculum will only add to what their baby will be hearing during development!

Once they share the news with loved ones and friends (with the help of the media, of ocurse!), 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.

Hillary and Chris 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 a busy working parent, Hillary 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 Hillary Scott, Chris Tyrrell, and their baby the very best!

What is your parenting style???

Are you a strict parent, or are you more permissive?  Do you want to be your child's friend or your child's boss, or something in between?

There are many differing theories and opinions on the best ways to rear children, as well as differing levels of time and effort that parents are willing to invest.

Whatever your parenting style, ALL parents want what is best for their babies and children.

That is why using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System while you are pregnant will give your baby the very best start to life and learning for a lifetime.

Whether you let your child watch television during the week or eat tons of candy on Halloween or insist on three servings of vegetables every day or require an early bedtime...whatever your parenting style -  be sure to use BabyPlus and watch your baby be more intereactive and responsive and, as your child grows,  reach developmental milestones early AND have improved school readiness!

Did you know that you can find us @BabyPlus on Twitter! To make it even easier, you can follow our feed on Facebook too! We cover everything from breast feeding, education, infant development and more.  So why should you tweet? There are many reasons, but one that stands out the most is the speed at which you connect with others.  

We love Twitter because you can ask questions and get answers nearly instantaneously. For instance, we posted this on Twitter "Do you have questions about BabyPlus? We want to know, just @ reply us."  From that we had someone ask about how to adjust the belly strap and we were able to answer them in seconds. Twitter can actually be faster than email.  

If you've never tried Twitter, give it a chance and start following us.  Let us know what your @name is so we can follow you too!

Fussy babies may be less likely to shake off their “fussiness” as they age, according to a study in a recent issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood.

"Excessive crying, sleeping or feeding problems are found in approximately 20% of infants and may predict behavioral problems in childhood."

The good news is that the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System has been shown to have the following benefits:  babies who self-soothe, babies who are good sleepers, and  babies who nurse well.

Here at BabyPlus, we are striving to inform about the long term benefits of early intervention.  This early intervention is during the stages of pregnancy.  Prenatal education is the goal to give babies lifelong benefits.

BabyPlus parents all over the world report that their babies are calmer, have longer attention spans, self-soothe, eat well, have improved school readiness.... the list of benefits goes on and on, actually!

GOOD NEWS actually can come in small packages!

Ever wonder what the professionals have to say about BabyPlus? Now, you don't have to wonder anymore. We've included just a few of the wonderful testimonies that we have received from professionals from all areas. The BabyPlus Company thanks the progressive, thoughtful adopters of our curriculum and the countless media outlets that have featured our product. Parents from every societal level have enriched the prenatal environment of their child with BabyPlus.

"Baby Plus may have been the simplest, yet most important thing I did for Mary before she was born. From her quiet, calm alertness as a newborn to her, now happy, interactive personality as a toddler, I have been amazed at what a difference Baby Plus has made in the way she learns from everyone and everything around her."
Elizabeth Moore, M.D.
Pediatrician

"I used the Baby Plus Prenatal Education System during my own twin pregnancy and have recommended it to many of my patients and friends. The literature just made sense to me and I found the process enhanced the bond between me and my daughters during my pregnancy."
Dr. Jenn Berman
Licensed psychotherapist
Author, LA Times Best-Seller The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy Confident Kids

"As a pediatric physical therapist, the developmental strengths of the BabyPlus children I’ve seen in my practice are very convincing. These children consistently demonstrate very strong fine and gross motor skills, early milestones, and long attention spans. Now, I too am a BabyPlus mother (of three) and I have seen countless additional benefits in my own children, most notably their strong learning skills and long-term memory, and adaptive dispositions. What a wonderful investment!"
Paula Ryan, PT
Pediatric Physical Therapist

"I just love your BabyPlus! I would recommend it to anyone! My son was alert and active from the time we began using your product at 18 weeks gestation. Gradually, he began to anticipate his “sessions” and would kick when it began. Since his birth he has been more alert than the average baby. He is now 16 months old and has more than 50 words in vocabulary, listens intently, watches lips and speaks 10-15 words in his father’s native Italian! I credit half of this development to Babyplus!! He has benefitted greatly from your product!"
Katy Corsi
Teacher

"An expectant mother provides for the physical growth of her developing child through conscientious lifestyle, diet, and the use of prenatal vitamins. BabyPlus offers similar enrichment by strengthening a child’s learning capacity at the most critical period of development. I have seen the remarkable benefits myself."
Susan Morrow, Ph.D.
Molecular Biologist

"BabyPlus is a brilliant invention. I have used it myself, will definitely use it again, and have only positive things to say about it in my book."
Sarah Brewer, M.D.,
Author, SuperBaby: Boost Your Baby's Potential from Conception to Year One

"For their child's lifetime development, every parent should hear about this discovery, an innovation representing the single most significant step science has taken toward increasing infant potential."
Rene Van de Carr, M.D.,
Author, While You Are Expecting

"It's hard to overestimate the benefits."
Roy Ridgeway,
Author, The Unborn Child

"I think that someday, the use of BabyPlus will be absolutely as common during pregnancy as is taking a prenatal vitamin today."
Karen Bell,
Registered Nurse, BabyPlus mother of three

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

Hearing real testimonies from real BabyPlus is probably one of the best parts of this job. It never gets tiring hearing about the positive experiences they are having! Here's one from a second time BabyPlus momma:

"I haven't posted in a while (i guess that is life with a new baby lol). Ava Gracie our newest edition, is 15 weeks old. I cant keep up with writing in her baby book to keep track of things. She is moving right along with her milestones! At birth she was born with her eyes wide open and was very alert; at 2 days old, she was holding head up; at 4 weeks old she was all smiles; 6 weeks old she was sleeping 6+ hours (now she is at 9-11 hours); 7 weeks old laughing and cooing; 10 weeks sitting upright in a bumbo seat; 11w rolled over from her belly to back; 14w holding and batting at toys; 15w rolled over from back to belly. She knows her name, follows people and objects, and knows our voices. She has been a terrific eater and just started recognizing (to grab and put in her mouth) and holding her bottle (its a little too long for her right now to keep it upright). We have had some issues with her self-soothing, but it turns out she has a mild case of gas and reflux. We have loved watching our first son grow up, and now we have another baby plus baby that we are just so amazed at :) We love you guys!"

Do you want to share your story? Post it on Facebook or email us at babyplususa@gmail.com.

Nurture With Nature
(Written by Marcia Ellet -- July, 2009)

Part 2
And nature scenes on your TV set don’t count. As far as reducing stress goes, that appears to have no more effect than sitting your child in front of a blank wall.

Peter Kahn, a University of Washington associate professor of psychology confirms: “Let’s not be fooled into thinking we can live without nature. We are losing direct experiences with nature. Instead, more and more we’re experiencing nature represented technologically through television and other media. Children grow up watching Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. That’s probably better than nothing. But as a species we need interaction with actual nature for our physical and psychological well-being.

Louv agrees. “Never before in our history have children been so separated from nature. They can tell you anything about the Amazon rain forest, but they can’t tell you about the last time they went out in the woods and watched the leaves move.” 

Communing with nature has lifelong benefits for your kids. Outdoor play in green spaces helps develop healthier cognition, a more robust imagination, dexterity, and emotional and physical strength.

So bundle your little tykes into the car and get them to the park on a regular basis. Start now to grow your kids’ appreciation for the natural world and you’ll have happier, healthier children. And the positive effects being surrounded by nature will have on your own psyche won’t hurt either.

Did you know that BabyPlus is on Pinterest? 

We have a lot of great boards!  BabyPlus Around The World features links to our international distributors.  BabyPlus Videos features many of our BabyPlus families.  Our boards are growing, so follow us!

Fussy babies may be less likely to shake off their “fussiness” as they age, according to a study in the April 20th issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood.

"Excessive crying, sleeping or feeding problems are found in approximately 20% of infants and may predict behavioural problems in childhood."

(Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood)

The good news is that the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System has been shown to have the following benefits:  babies who self-soothe, babies who are good sleepers, and  babies who nurse well.  

Our mission here at BabyPlus is education.  We are striving to educate about the long term benefits of early intervention.  This early intervention is actually during the stages of pregnancy.  Prenatal education is the goal to give babies lifelong benefits.

BabyPlus parents all over the world report that their babies are calmer, have longer attention spans, self-soothe, eat well, have improved school readiness.... the list of benefits goes on and on, actually!

GOOD NEWS actually can come in small packages!

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Greene have been quiet about the pregnancy rumors, but after recent pictures surfaced from their vacation in Hawaii, there is little room for doubt!  Megan's baby bump was very visible!

Hopefully, Hollywood insiders have already told Megan and Brian about the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System, the only prenatal system scientifically proven effective.  Using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during pregnancy promotes learning in the womb.  

Megan and Brian 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, Megan and Brian 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 Megan, Brian, and their baby the very best!

Top Five Tech Products I Value as a Mom Written by babyplusmom101

5.  Evernote:  I am a list-maker and a note-taker.  This App is one of my new favorite things to help stay organized and remember things.

4.  Pandora:  I love to crank up the music when I am playing with my kids, cleaning house, and even winding down after a crazy day!

3.  Instagram:  I love taking pictures of my kiddos, enhancing them, and sharing them.

2.  Unlimited Texting:  I admit it, I text regularly with some of my best mom friends.  We share quick snippets of our days and make each other laugh, think, and respond!

1.  BabyPlus:  I wore it regularly from 18 weeks on during pregnancy.  The BabyPlus curriculum is a series of 16 patented audio lessons.  As my baby grows and develops, I watch him in awe and believe in the benefits of prenatal enrichment.  In-utero learning gave my baby early advantages during a crucial development phase. 

A friend recently bought his expecting wife a gift.  He was showing his genuine excitement for her expecting their first child.  The gift was not, however, met with ultimate graciousness because he chose to buy maternity jeans online.  Here is a tip for daddies everywhere:  If you have the urge to buy your pregnant wife a gift, please do not buy her maternity pants of any kind.  They are less of a gift and more of a necessity.  A better gift would have been the BabyPlus System.  The benefits of in-utero learning will continue far beyond delivery and as the child grows and develops.  My dear pregnant friend has a birthday coming up, too.  I think I will drop some strong hints about BabyPlus benefits to her husband.  He can even apply for the Father’s Day discount when ordering if he uses the code FATHERPLUS this month. 

“My baby is 4 months old now. Other newborns would clench their fists during sleep, however my baby’s hands were open.  Not long after he was born, he could raise his head, and now he is learning to turn over.  Sometimes when I talk to him, it seems he also wants to talk.  When I sing to him at night, he would follow me and could mimic very quickly.  When I used BabyPlus I worried that it would be bad for the baby’s hearing, but it turns out that my baby’s hearing is perfect. Now my baby is easy to take care and most of time I can handle him on my own. I hope my baby will grow happily and healthily. “

Thanks so much for sharing!  We love to hear from our BabyPlus families all over the world!

Guess who is helping me with laundry day today?  My BabyPlus toddler is participating!  He is so inquisitive and funny.  He likes to pick-up clothes and put them in the washer.  He also loves to push the buttons on the machines and push around the clothes baskets.  His learning and development began early with a prenatal care curriculum when I wore BabyPlus while he was in-utero.  As he grows and develops now, I see his progress and often watch him in awe.  Laundry day does not have the same monotonous feel when there is a little one to provide company, smiles, and even climb up on a stool to reach the detergent!  

Did you know that BabyPlus is on Pinterest? 

We have a lot of great boards!  BabyPlus Around The World features links to our international distributors.  BabyPlus Videos features many of our BabyPlus families.  Our boards are growing, so follow us!