December 11, 2013

What’s in a baby name this year? Everything from young pop stars to new princes and reality TV families. The annual survey from BabyCenter.com found that Miley and George are climbing the list of popular names. And monikers from the “Duck Dynasty” clan such as Korie, Phil, Silas and Willie are growing in popularity. Source Link

Grandma’s cooking may taste great, but today’s woman shouldn’t be eating the same way the older generation did. Researchers found that the average woman now needs about 1,500 fewer calories per week compared to 50 years ago. That’s because women today often have less physical activity like housework and spend more time with passive entertainment. Source Link 

Remember when a rattle or some colorful rings were the favorite accessory in a bouncy seat for infants? Now there’s the “Apptivity Seat” equipped with a holder for an iPad that sits at arm’s length from your baby. The hi-tech pacifier flies in the face of advice from health experts who say screen time is bad for for infants. Source Link