I came across an interesting article in the Parenting section of the New York Times that I wanted to share entitled “More Anxiety Than Relief”: Baby Monitors That Track Vital Signs Are Raising Questions. Baby Monitoring devices have been around for years. Let’s take a look further into the article.…
Recently an article appeared in the Parenting section of the New York Times entitled “What Causes SIDS”. It was written by health and science freelance writer Carrie Arnold. Every parent and grandparent should read the article to have a better understanding of the SIDS phenomenon and the prevailing theories of…
The Child Care industry in the US has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past several decades as more and more young parents find themselves working to support their families. Child/Home Care Centers are now responsible for the welfare and safe keeping of approximately one third of our…
It began in the mid 1990’s when a good friend of mine told me that a family member had suffered the loss of a baby due to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). That was the first time I had ever heard of SIDS. My wife was pregnant with our first…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has stated that “air-permeable sleep surfaces may be preferable for infants who roll onto their tummy’s during sleep.” Over the past several years a number of air-permeable or “breathable” sleep related products have been marketed to parents to make their babies sleeping environment safer.…
Breathe Easy Baby is proud of the fact that we are a Detroit based business. We are firm believers in working with our community to enrich the lives of our children, our elderly, and the less fortunate. We believe that for a community to thrive partnerships between local organizations must…
So what does Breathability mean? Breathable crib mattresses and related sleep products have been in the market place for over 10 years. Yet there is still no “breathability” standard. This lack of standardization has allowed manufacturers to make whatever claims they want regarding breathability. Consumers should keep this in mind…
For most parents, the idea of SIDS is a dark, unspoken cloud that hangs over their newborn’s crib. While it may seem unpreventable, you have tremendous power as a parent to safeguard your little one’s sleep. What is SIDS? Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the death of a seemingly healthy…
Getting your new baby ready for bed can feel like preparing for an arctic vacation: cushioned blankets, plush swaddles, layers to make sure their warm. Especially during these cold months! You picture a fragile newborn and the first instinct is to keep them warm, wrapped in a blanket or swaddle.…
For the parent of a newborn, few accomplishments are as rewarding as getting your baby to sleep in their crib. The stillness, the silence, the hope for rest or even sleep. Nothing deflates that feeling faster than your little one rolling over onto their tummy. Suddenly every “Back Is Best”…