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Relates the experience of a game ranger in working at the elephant camp headquarters of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corp. at Mansi jungle in Burma. Duties at Mansi; Astonishment of the ranger on seeing an elephant that cradles a baby; Views on virtues possessed by elephants.

The article offers suggestions for mothers on making travel plans with their newborn infants. New mothers are advised to plan any travel with their newborn only after they are able and confident enough to take the journey. It is advisable to ask elders to accompany while travelling with a newborn. New mothers can plan their travel with the advice of a travel expert.

The article reports on the survey conducted by "Which?" journal on the family-friendly services offered by the chain hotels in Great Britain. It mentions several differences on the accommodation of hotel chains such as the age limit for sharing a family room, free breakfast for children, and the restaurants' dining. It offers tips for family staying in hotel chains which include calling the hotel in advance, reading hotel policy for infants, and checking the room configuration.

The article offers information on how to conduct a first diaper change, baths and swaddles in babies. When changing diapers, parents should make sure that the clean diapers, baby wipes and diaper ointment are within reach. During a baby's first bath, Dr. Kate Cronan noted that it is normal when babies scream when placed in the tub or during a sponge bath. A study showed that swaddling let babies sleep more soundly than those who are not.

The article looks at the tips on aiding a child out of stress, anxiety and nervousness. During their infant and toddler stages, children usually cry when being left at day care, causing separation anxiety. Within ages 2 to 7, children would have temporary fears including the dark, strangers and dogs. The following tips on calming a stressed, nervous, or an anxious child are presented including aiding him in knowing the difference between actual and imagined fears, encouraging control of his or her fears and rewarding him or her for courage.

The article discusses soothing strategies that a mother can teach her infant over the first year so that the child can start to do it on his own. It is observed that the ordeals of daily life can have the same physiological effect on an infant that stress has on his mother, flooding him with hormones like cortisol and speeding up his heartbeat. Common sources of stress include shopping in a crowded store, being left with a baby sitter, and becoming overtired.

The article discusses how the babies and small children show their love and gratitude toward their parents. A new study reveals that the smile of a baby even in a split of seconds means that they are developing a bond for their parents. The hold and pick-me-up behavior of the kids also signifies their trust and adoration to the person who took care of them. Other signs include the smooching, wiggling, imitating and reserving their bad behavior for their parents.

The article presents several stuffs fitted to be used in infant care. These items include the musical Bright Starts Activigator which keeps children busy with soft textures and sliding rings, the JJ Cole bib which cleans so easily and Little Miss Matched's kimono set which provides infants with comfort.

The article presents tips on how to raise a confident kid and help babies get their self-esteem. According to Dr. Neil Boris, when an infant promptly gets what she craves, such as hug, a bottle, or a clean diaper, she developed the sense of order and predictability that is foundation for confidence. It notes that setting limit does not quash confidence in the baby, in fact, it helps a baby feel more secure. INSET: DUELING MYTHS.

The article discusses some perspectives about caring a newborn 24/7. Although breastfeeding is not easy, it is the healthiest way to feed one's baby. As too much water and soap can irritate a newborn's delicate skin, one needs not to bathe the baby everyday. Mothers should practice to put their babies to sleep on their back as it reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Mothers should remember that infants can get mobile as early as two weeks and practice installing car seats.

The article presents tips on how parents can help their babies in minimizing pain and discomfort caused by teething. Gel or water-filled teething rings cooled in the fridge maybe soothing for the baby to gnaw on. Place an ice-cube into a clean cloth and rub it against the swollen gum. There are over-the-counter numbing gels that can be applied to the gums. Children's paracetamol can be given in case of extreme distress.

The article offers tips on helping a baby with unexpected emotional reactions. Infants usually learn early on how to cope with the unique care-giving styles of the adults in charge of feedings, diapering, playing and bathing. According to research, instant obedience is expected of very young children.

The article presents information on products that may be a great help to parents during their trips with their children. The Bibbity bib from kiddopotamus has an adjustable strap and a scoop to catch food mess. The Baby Traveller backpack from regallager has an insulated bottle holder and lots of pockets. The Sedan Ride Carriage Stroller from compassbaby has a seat that fully reclines so babies can sleep soundly.

Several letters to the editor in response to articles in the October 2005 including "How to prepare for Nursing," "Having a Baby After a Cancer" and "Fast Food Without the Side of Guilt," are presented.

Offers several advice to mothers on how to keep babies happy. Information on how they can keep their cool; Traditional soothing techniques to keep baby calm; Significance of physical contact for babies.

Presents tips on infant care. Guidelines on bathing infants; Burping technique; Steps in diapering infants.

The article discusses ways to help an infant who is suffering from colic. A description of colic, which is an ailment causing bouts of crying, is included, in addition to tips on ways to soothe babies with colic, such as swaddling a newborn tightly, using white noise, and putting the baby in a warm bath.

The article offers suggestions for enhancing a mother's skills while caring a baby. An overview is provided on the ways of calming a baby crying, getting enough of sleep and having an exercise to relax when the baby is asleep. Also emphasized is the significant of trusting a mother's instinct knowing the best for a baby.

The article discusses the examines the conflict areas that affect the cornerstones of the people's everyday life. It highlights the several cultures that parents planned for the baby such as breastfeeding and being protective or independent. Also mentioned is the problem of sleep interruption during nights and the significant of baby's closeness with the mother.

The article offers information on the ways in getting the baby to sleep through the night. It states that mothers must take control, be prepared and to apply the phrase "patience is a virtue" in motherhood. Discussed are the kiss and retreat sleep plan which include to get a bedtime routine, leave a longer time before comforting the baby when crying and increase the amount of time on leaving the baby to cry.

The article cites a study which states that comforting infants may work better than leaving them to cry--at least during the first few weeks of life. Researcher Ian St. James-Roberts of the University of London's Institute of Education and his colleagues conducted the study. The results of the study also suggest there is little to gain from giving one's baby a very high level of comfort and care. Comforting one's baby on demand could minimize fussing and crying during the early weeks, concluded St. James-Roberts.

Presents an article on the experience of a mother in parenting. Explanations on why babies cry; Variations in infant cries; Difficulties in comforting the baby; Lessons learned from the experience.

The article offers tips on road traveling with an infant. Topics discussed include planning road stops and breaks around playgrounds to allow the infant to run and play, downloading a child's favorite television (TV) shows and movies onto an iPad for entertainment while road-tripping, bringing the child's favorite snacks and planning a drive around the child's naps.

The article offers information about several baby care ethics. Topics discussed include diaper rash or the diaper leaking due to lying in poop too long which causes raging rash on baby's bottom; applying barrier cream on the bottom of babies protect them with stretches between diaper changes; and mention about sleep sack designs and pajama for night changes without getting hindrance on their sleep.

The article discusses when it is time for the baby to transition out of swaddling, or wrapping a baby up in a blanket so their arms and legs are snug and secure. Topics include the guidelines on how to do swaddling safely, according to the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), the CPS recommendations for transitioning out of a swaddle and the effectiveness of using a sleep sack as a replacement for swaddling.

The article offers information on an air crib designed to keep a baby warm and healthy. It mentions that air crib which is an insulated and air-controlled crib solves the very basic problem of keeping an infant warm and prevents rashes. It further reports that air crib also reduces the expense of buying and laundering clothes and blankets and reduces a mother's work of dressing and undressing a child.

The article offers tips for mothers on how to help baby get dry and stay dry, which include limiting bedtime drinks, being persistent, and rewarding the last wee.

The article offers four methods and techniques on how parents can make their babies fall asleep. It suggests that a consistent schedule of self-soothing with verbal and physical reassurance help infants learn to fall asleep on his or her own. It indicates that letting baby cries in his or her crib for increasing lengths of time before reassuring him or her verbally. It notes that gradual of sitting farther and father from the baby during bedtime breaks her or his dependence on mother.

The article discusses the calming effect of Wolfgang Mozart's music, known as the Mozart effect, on premature babies. Studies conducted on 20 healthy preterm infants in Israel showed that babies who were made to listen to Mozart for 30 minutes used 10-13 percent less energy at rest compared to babies who were not exposed to the music. More studies are being conducted to determine whether Mozart or even music done by others reduce babies' stress. The author believes that the study provides some evidence that Mozart's music can have beneficial effects.

The article reports on the Hospital-based Safe to Sleep program, an educational campaign which teaches new parents the healthy sleep practices for their babies conducted by Georgia Department of Public Health and to improve safe sleep for infants and parents in all birthing hospitals in Georgia.

The article offers a step-by-step instructions for creating a water bottle calming jar for children.

The article offers information on various factors that should be considered on how relieve pain and comfort infants after vaccination which include breastfeeding and giving sugar water.

The article offers information on various factors that should be considered on how to control crying and comfort an infant which include feeding, changing scenery, and passing to other care-giver.

The article presents the idea of introducing babies into swimming. It says that children are said to love water. In addition, when babies are exposed to water, they tend to acquire the skills of managing experiences and will let them as children prepare for other higher levels of experience and knowledge. Furthermore, a swimming school in Monterrey, Mexico, namely The Lulú Cisneros Educación Acuática, offers a course for children to help them be comfortable in the water.

The article evaluates several products for infants which include a Rich Soil Baby's zodiac-inspired shirts from Shopkitson, a Baby Wipe Huggers from Huggers and a BabyGo travel chair from Evenflo Co. Inc.

The article offers tips regarding the various conditions of the infants in every stage of their lives. The temperament of at least four month-old baby should be the focused. The toys reached by a five to eight month-old-baby should be observed after it masters the skill of object permanence. Educational television programs have no impact on the cognitive of a nine to 12 month-old baby.