Pregnancy Trimesters

We have so many wonderful parents in the BabyPlus family and hope that you get a chance to know them one day. Today, we are featuring one of our moms, Dawn, and one of our dads, Joe. These parents have left wonderful comments on our Facebook page that we would like to share with you!

"At my daughter's school that celebrated the Italian Camvale, my Babyplus 4 year old created her entire mask, including mixing colors to get this shade, glued, etc everything without any adult assistance. She goes to a IB preschool, very advanced for gifted children. Her Art instructor, raves about her ability to blend color and understand depth perception. ;)

I also wanted to share about my youngest Babyplus baby, she is 17 months and very independent. I finally started back at the gym, sort of holding back because I was nervous about how she would react, being dropped off at the gym's daycare while I worked out. It would be the first time she would be aware of being without me or her daddy. Absolutely no separation anxiety what so ever from her....my older daughter was the same way when I took her to PreK2 :)" -Dawn

"What a wonderful investment. My daughter is truly a testament to your product. The BabyPlus is my secret ingredient in making awesome daughter, thanks BabyPlus!" -Joe

We, at BabyPlus, want to express our most sincere gratitude to these parents for sharing the stories of their little ones and BabyPlus. We know that there are hundreds and thousands of parents out there who do the same. We will be sure to continue to express our deepest thank you's to each and every one of you.

Have questions about BabyPlus or want to hear about it from real parents who are actually using (or have used) it? Make sure you check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for more information! 

Did you recently find out your are pregnant or are you nearing the end of your third trimester? Either way, BabyPlus wants to extend a great big congratulations to you! We are excited for you and want to share a few tips to make your pregnancy more enjoyable!

1. Control your allergies. This can be a hard thing to do when the flowers start blooming and pollen seems to be hailing down on you. There are a few allergy medicines which are safe to take during pregnancy. You can find a complete list on WebMD, but be sure to consult your physician before taking any medications.
2. Get plenty of exercise. Maintaining a healthy exercise routine is important to you and your baby, plus it can be fun too!
3. Drink lots of water. This is actually true during your entire pregnancy, but it never hurts to remind all the wonderful expecting women out there.
4. Drink tea too. Did you know that drinking peppermint tea can help reduce bloating? That can be helpful as the temperatures start to rise and your belly gets bigger. 
5. Eat well. It is important to eat healthy during pregnancy. There are many rules on what expecting moms should and should not eat, so be sure to check with your physician (if you haven't already).

From all of us at BabyPlus, congratulations and we look forward to hearing about your little one soon!

This is an indication that you need to replace your batteries.  When the battery life is this low, a small "b" can be seen on the left of the LCD screen and many times the player will also reset to Lesson "01" with this low battery life. 

First, remove the batteries from your BabyPlus for one hour.  Then, replace your batteries and always use a high quality battery such as Duracell.  Rechargeable batteries are NOT recommended.

If you still continue to have problems, please send an email to customerservice@babyplus.com and include when and where you purchaed your system.

We just love our BabyPlus mommies and daddies. They are so dedicated and have the most wonderful things to say about our product. Why? It's simple. It's because the BabyPlus prenatal education system works! Don't believe us? See what these parents have to say about using BabyPlus:

Nia F. - Love the babyplus and am using it during my 2nd pregnancy. The only thing Is i wish it had was an AC adapter power option. I'm usually sitting in bed or in a stationary position when I use the BabyPlus and wish I didn't have to fiddle with the batteries coming loose or dying out.

Jungeun R. - My Babyplus baby Ayden(26mos old) knows his letters and their sounds.

Diana M. - Our 10.5 month old is walking!

Dawn G. - This week I had a parent teacher conference for my four year old! I send my daughter to a International Baccalaureate (IB) preschool. She has been tested and she is working on a 1st Grade Level for math and reading!

If you're still unsure about the positive effects BabyPlus can have on your child, follow us on Facebook and ask other BabyPlus users!

Last month, we told you about the science behind BabyPlus. In short, durting the prenatal months, the brain is at its most receptive stage of learning. The prenatal baby's hearing is fully developed by the 18th week of pregnancy. It's true! Independent studies have demonstrated that, for the duration of the pregnancy, the baby can actually compare and contrast simple sounds. By encouraging this simple 'auditory exercise' during this crucial period, these studies have demonstrated that the child may realize significant long-term 

developmental benefits. This crucial early environment is actually the prenatal time to 3 years of age.

This is where BabyPlus comes in. Don't believe us? See what these two moms have to say about it:

Megan M. -  I would never have a baby with out using. The benefits are amazing.... Soother.... Learner... Sleeper.... The list goes on and on!!!!!

Dawn G. -  I COMPLETELY agree with Megan. I used BabyPlus with Both of my Brilliant Daughter and now my cousin is using it...She became a believer after watching similar results from my girls! Amazing Sleeper, Self soother, Brilliant.....

Interested in learning more? Visit our website, follow us on Facebook, and reach out to us on Twitter.

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! 

BabyPlus has not only graced dozens of magazines including Pregnancy and Baby Magazine, but some of the most famous celebs have even tried BabyPlus. What's more impressive than that? They loved it because it works! Below is a video of Niki Taylor on The Doctors when she was pregnant with her daughter. Niki goes on to give BabyPlus a smashing review, see for yourself...

So why use BabyPlus? During the prenatal period, the brain is at its most receptive stage of learning. By enriching the auditory environment during this crucial period, independent studies have shown that a child's long term learning capacities are improved. This early advantage means children will be able to absorb and appreciate far more of their environment than if they had not received prenatal enrichment. BabyPlus children have an intellectual, social, creative, and emotional advantage from the time they are born.

Babyplus also offers dozens of other benefits such as an increased ability to self-soothe, being more relaxed and alert at birth, able to reach milestones at an earlier age, and more!

Want to see more BabyPlus videos? View our YouTube page!  

We also encourage you to reach out to us at customerservice@babyplus.com, send us a message on our live chat, or post a commend on Facebook! Once you try it, you'll know what we are talking about! 

Thank you to the parents who were the "early adopters" of the idea of prenatal learning - now no longer an idea, but scientifically proven!

Thank you to the parents who first purchased BabyPlus - your beautiful children are the foundation of our mission of education.

Thank you to the parents who send us emails and testimonials about the BabyPlus System and how our curriculum benefitted your children during their critical period in prenatal development.

Thank you to our customers all over the world.  BabyPlus is a "universal language."  All babies understand the mother's heartbeart sounds.  We are thrilled to be in contact with you to learn how parents in your part of the world love to use BabyPlus.

Thank you to the parents who use the system again with a second or third child.  We know you saw the benefits, and we thank you for your committment!

Thank you to the hard-working people who ship our product both in the U.S. and all over the world.  We truly are a "global economy" in the best sense of the word - making a difference for children on this earth through the use of mommy's heartbeat sound.

Thank you to the wonderful people who call us daily just to ask how BabyPlus works.  We love talking with you about your pregnancy, your family, and your wonderful expectations for your new baby.

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!

Actress Evan Rachel Wood is pregnant with her first baby with actor husband Jamie Bell!

We are thrilled to learn that Evan Rachel Wood and her husband Jamie Bell are expecting a baby!  Like all soon-to-be parents, these two are sure to research the best ways to benefit their baby during the stages of fetal development.  That is why we are confident they will want to know the tangible benefits of using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System.  

Evan and Jamie might be interested in kowing that there are many famous Hollywood BabyPlus babies - we wish we could name them all!

Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell are busy working parents, so they will be happy with the benefits that BabyPlus parents all over the world describe: BabyPlus babies nurse more readily, have an increased ability to self-soothe, are more interactive and responsive, and are more relaxed and alert at birth.

The benefits of BabyPlus later in a child's life are:

earlier developmental milestones

improved school readiness

enhanced intellectual abilities

greater creativity and independence

longer attention spans

In the prenatal period, the brain is at its most receptive stage of learning. By enriching the auditory environment during this crucial period, independent studies have shown that a child's long term learning capacities are improved.

BabyPlus wishes Evan Rachel Wood, Jamie Bell, and their baby the very best!

Did you realize that Mother's Day is just four months away? While it may seem like a long time away now, we all know that, like all other holidays, this one will be here before you know it. For many, this will be the first year that they get to celebrate this wonderful occasion. If you recently found out that you are pregnant, or are planning on becoming pregnant, we have the perfect gift for you and/or your loved one! The gift to give and get this year is none other than BabyPlus! 

What is BabyPlus, you might be wondering? 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. 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.

What else can BabyPlus do? BabyPlus babies:

• More readily nurse
• Display an increased ability to self-soothe
• Are more interactive & responsive
• Are more relaxed & alert at birth

This year, don't wait until the last minute to find the perfect Mother's Day gift. Get a head start (pun intended) with BabyPlus!

We are thrilled to learn that Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum are expecting their first  baby!  We are confident they will want to know the tangible benefits of using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during their pregnancy.  

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum are busy working parents, so they will be happy with the benefits that BabyPlus parents all over the world describe:

BabyPlus babies nurse more readily, have an increased ability to self-soothe, are more interactive and responsive, and are more relaxed and alert at birth.

Channing and Jenna can just look around Hollywood to see the many babies who have benefited from BabyPlus -wish we could name them all!!  Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum could check out the article from Parents magazine that called BabyPlus a "Hollywood trend."   The article, written by Jessica Denay, is subtitled "How Hollywood celebs are trying to connect and communicate with their babies before they're even born."

BabyPlus wishes Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, and their baby a very happy and healthy pregnancy!

Let's face it, no matter what time of year you're pregnant it's always difficult. However, during the winter months you should be aware of precautions to take to keep you safe and healthy. Here are our winter pregnancy survival tips for you:

• Invest in a good, stable pair of rubber-soled shoes or boots with good traction. Since your center of gravity is off (to say the least) while you're pregnant, it's important to have a sturdy pair of shoes.
• Avoid saunas, Jacuzzis, and hot baths, although the heat can be attractive.
• Despite what people say, get an influenza vaccine in second or third trimester, when your immune system is weakest, to avoid seasonal viruses. If you're unsure of whether or not to get one, you can always check with your doctor first.
• Ask for help if you're too tired to cook, clean, or run errands.
• Cold temps and blustery winter wind can leave your pregnancy skin itchy and dry. But you want to use something gentle on your sensitive skin, so look for a moisturizer that's unscented and hypoallergenic.
• Drink eight to 12 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Staying hydrated will combat dry skin, supply ample amniotic fluid, aid in blood production, and reduce the risk of headaches and preterm labor. It's just as important to drink water when it's cold outside as when it is hot.
• Bundle up with a maternity coat that fits properly. Don't forget the scarf, hat, and gloves too!

We hope you heed this winter weather pregnancy advice. Have other tips for us? Leave them in the comment box below or send us a message on our BabyPlus Facebook page!

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.

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

Please visit www.babyplus.com for more information!

Resolution # 1 - Learn more about prenatal education.

So, now that I am pregnant, I want to make sure I do everything possible for my baby.

I keep hearing about prenatal care - I know about taking vitamins and eating right, and now I want to know more about learning in the womb.

First, I am going to visit www.babyplus.com.  I know that by visiting this site I will find out about the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System, the only system scientifically proven effective for prenatal education.

Wow - look at this - since 1989, parents in more than 60 countries worldwide have given their children the BabyPlus advantage!

There are some amazing benefits to using BabyPlus while pregnant - having a baby who is self-soothing might mean better sleep for baby and for me!

Well, that is some great information - now on to Resolution # 2 - find out what other parents have to say about BabyPlus.
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Resolution # 2 - Find out what other parents have to say about BabyPlus.

I am going back to the BabyPlus website -www.babyplus.com - there is so much information there that I just want to keep going back over and over again to read!

Plus, Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller is right on the first page! She used BabyPlus, too!

Wow - BabyPlus parents have a lot to say! I could read about these babies all day, but I have to go on to Resolution # 3 - Watch videos on the BabyPlus YouTube channel.

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Resolution # 3 - Watch videos on the BabyPlus YouTube channel.

I just can't get enough of the great BabyPlus website.  There is so much information and so many of my questions have been answered on this one great site.

So, today I am planning to watch the videos of BabyPlus babies.

Those videos were great! The one about September 11 was especially moving.

On to Resolution # 4 - Why should I use BabyPlus? (I think I already know the answer to this one, though!)
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Resolution # 4 - Why should I use BabyPlus?

Back to www.babyplus.com today - I want to know WHY I should use BabyPlus. The information on the website, plus the parent testimonials and the videos have convinced me, but I want to read just a little bit more...

That makes sense - the brain is at its most receptive while it is developing, plus I know I will love the bonding experience before baby is delivered!

I am ready to buy BabyPlus!  On to Resolution # 5 - purchase BabyPlus Prenatal Education System.
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Resolution # 5 - purchase BabyPlus Prenatal Education System.

Well, I have completed all my research.  I read about the science behind BabyPlus, I read testimonials from other parents who have used BabyPlus, I watched videos of BabyPlus families on YouTube, and I researched WHY I should use the BabyPlus during my pregnancy.

Today is the day I buy the most amazing gift for my developing baby - a gift of a lifetime!


 

Attitudes are shifting!  Common sense about the prenatal environment is here!

Everyone understands the negatives of the prenatal environment in fetal development.  We know that when a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price — in mental and physical deficiencies — for his or her entire life.  Fetal alcohol syndrome will impact a baby physically and developmentally forever.

What about the positives?

Doesn't it make sense that if the negatives can impact your child forever, so can the positives? 

Everything that is enriching should start early - and early means the critical times in child development - while you are still pregnant.  Fetal development occurs in stages.  Begin using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during the 18th week of your pregnancy or later and you will benefit your baby's development in profound ways.

Remember -anything you do as an expectant mother and during pregnancy lasts a lifetime for your child!

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!

Email from a mom who knows first-hand that BabyPlus makes a better sleeping baby:

"I just wanted to thank you so much for BabyPlus.  I think it made a huge difference in how my daughter sleeps compared to my other 2 daughters. She is such a mellow, easy going, and happy baby!  

I always recommend BabyPlus now to friends and have passed it along to my cousin who is due in September.  I wish I would have known about BabyPlus before.  Thanks again for a great product.   My daughter  thanks you too :)"

Here at BabyPlus, we know that using our system during cognitive development - meaning while you are pregnant - will help strengthen your baby's mind for a lifetime of learning.  We also know the reported benefits of babies who self-soothe and reach developmental milestones earlier.

Give your baby BabyPlus and the gift of learning for a lifetime! (and - more sleep for you!)

Congratulations to Jenna Bush Hager and her husband Henry, who will welcome their first child!  

Jenna is pregnant, which means George and Laura Bush will be grandparents in the spring!  What a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with such happy news!

As they research all things about their pregnancy, Jenna and Henry are sure to reach for the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System, used by expectant parents all over the world.  

Jenna is a former teacher, so she is sure to already know about the importance of the prenatal period.  More and more, the scientific community is coming to agreement on the importance of enriching the mind during cognitive development.  This is also be referred to as prenatal learning.

Current studies indicate that what happens in the fetal environment is impactful for a lifetime.  Pregnant women all over the world know that the risks of negative behaviors can be horribly impactful, unfortunately, for the lifetime of the child.  

In the prenatal period, the brain is at its most receptive stage of learning.  By enriching the auditory environment during this crucial period, independent studies have shown that a child's long term learning capacities are improved.

Obviously - or at least we think it is obvious! - anything positive that can be done during the developmental period - also known as PREGNANCY - will also be impactful for a lifetime.

Jenna and Henry are sure to want to provide their baby with an enriched mind and a lifetime of strong learning and development skills by using the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System during their pregnancy!

Jenna and Henry - please learn more about BabyPlus by reading the frequently asked questions...