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My sister’s name is English. Middlename: Mint.Yes, you read that right. No, she

doesn’t double as a brand of tea.When my parents chose names for my

sister and I, they wanted to pick some-thing unique, which, obviously, they ac-

complished. There’s something to be saidfor a name that nobody else shares, andbesides good ’ole Alex English, we don’tknow anyone who has her name.

Obviously, everyone has their own tasteas far as names go. Some people prefer tofind religious or familial meaning in achild’s name. Some want to embrace anidea or object, such as spirit or apple, andsome just want to give their precious babya name they are fond of.

“The choice of a baby’s name reflectsmore about the parents than it doesabout the child,” said Beth Firestein, a li-censed therapist in Loveland. “Some peo-ple choose biblical names to reflect theirfaith. Other’s choose names to reflecttheir hopes and aspirations. And someparents want to give their child a specialand unique identity in the world.”

Among things to avoid, Firestein saidnames that are hard to spell or pronounceshould be avoided, along with names thatmight lead to teasing from other children.

So do names impact a child’s personali-ty? Not always, Firestein said.

“I do think names can shape an individ-ual’s identity, but not always. A name can

be something to live up to, or a source ofpride for a family.”

For parents struggling to come toagreement on a name for their child,Firestein recommended compromising ifpossible. One parent might get to pickthe first child’s name, and the other par-ent could pick the name of the secondchild. Or, let the parent who feels thestrongest on a particular name choose.She said going through baby name bookstogether might help.

Looking at the names of the babies thatwere sent in to the Reporter-Herald thisyear, a few trends seem apparent:

LAST NAME FIRST NAMES

A trend in the last decade, people areusing common last names for their ba-bies. We got a Jaxon, Parker and aMadisen.

K NAMES

Names that started with the letter Kwere by far the most common of the RH’ssubmissions, with six total. Coming insecond were the letters L, J, E and C, allwith three.

According to online baby name site,Nameberry.com, the top names forU.S. babies in 2010 were as follows.

GIRLS:

1. Charlotte2. Seraphina3. Olivia4. Elizabeth5. Isla6. Sophia7. Alice8. Violet9. Lucy10. Ava

B OY S :

1. Henry2. Finn3. Oliver4. James5. Asher6. Jack7. Max8. Quinn9. Jude10. Liam

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METRO CR E AT I V E SE RV I C E S

Congratulations to thewomen who recently hadchildren or are about to

give birth.Becoming a mother can be a

wonderful, if not nervewracking,experience. You want to be sureyou do everything right by yourbaby. However, with mixed mes-sages from experts and well-meaning friends and familymembers, it can be confusing.Plus, with so many baby prod-ucts on the market, many newmoms wonder what they shouldbuy, and what they can pass up.

Based on advice from veteranmothers, here are some tips for sur-viving those first few months withyour new baby.

WHAT TO BUY

When stocking up on baby essen-tials, here are the items you will likelyuse again and again.

• Infant sleeping sacks: It is rec-ommended to place your baby tosleep on his or her back and in aplace free of items that can po-tentially smother the child.This also means blankets.Therefore, skip the packageof receiving blankets andopt for zip-up sleepingsacks instead.

• Bassinet or co-sleeper:Your baby spent over ninemonths nestled inside ofyour womb. Once born, heor she isn’t going to appre-ciate the wide expanse of acrib. A smaller area inwhich to beddown will createthat safe environmentdesired. Plus, a bassinet can

be kept in your room while yousleep or on another level if youdon’t want to disturb other mem-bers of the household when thebaby awakens to be fed.

• Diaper bags: You may want toinvest in two sizes of diaper bags.Pick a large one for when you’regoing to be out for a while andneed to pack a change of clothes,toys and other essentials. A small-er bag will be good for quick stopsto the store or if you’re just run-ning out for a few minutes andneed to bring along the basics.

• Anti-colic bottles: Splurge a

little on the bottles and/or nip-ples that are supposed to reducethe amount of air ingested whilebottle feeding. Instead of buyingbottle after bottle in search of onethat works, go straight to the topand avoid the hassles. These alsocan be beneficial to breastfeedingmothers who may want to sharefeedings with a spouse or familym e m b e r.

• Entertainment: As your babygrows, he or she will want to tryout new tricks. Simply beingplaced on a blanket or in the cribwill not suffice. A swing can be agood way to have your hands freefor a while. Today’s swings are in-novative in that they offer vibra-tion, music, lights, motion in dif-ferent direction, and many otherbells and whistles. You can also in-vest in an exercise saucer. They’resafer than walkers and can beused with babies who are able tohold their head up adequately(from about four months on).This gives the child the feeling ofbeing vertical and enables thechild to stretch his or her legs.

• Smaller-sized bags of diapers:Babies grow very quickly. If youstock up on cases of one partic-ular sized disposable diaper,chances are your little onewill out grow the size beforeyou use up the hundreds ofdiapers. Some manufac-turers now offer dual-

sized diapers, meaning theystretch the weight limit a little soyou can get more use out of a par-ticular size.

WHAT YOU MAY WANT TOPASS ON

Here are a few items you canprobably live without.

• Bottle warmers: Some moth-ers swear by bottle warmers, whileothers simply swear at them. Bot-tle warmers often work by placinga small amount of water in thebottle of a heating area. The wa-ter creates steam, which heats upthe bottle. It takes a preciseamount of water to heat the bot-tle accurately — something that

is often tricky when you’re sleepdeprived and doing the warmingat 3 a.m. It is not essential to heatbaby bottles. There are no healthimplications if you give a baby acold bottle. Heating is more forcomfort. Running the bottle un-der hot tap water or microwavinga plastic container of water andthen placing the bottle inside isequally effective.

• Wipe warmers: Sure, thethought of wiping your baby withwarm wipes seems very appealing.However, as your baby grows, youwill be changing him or her onthe go or in other areas of thehouse; not necessarily in the nurs-ery where the wipe warmer is lo-cated.

• Fancy bottle sterilizers: Youcan sterilize bottles by boilingthem in water or running themthrough the dishwasher.

• Video monitors: Sure thethought of seeing your little onewhile he or she is sleeping can bereassuring. However, is this moreof a novelty than a necessity? Didyou know that much like a cord-less phone signal can be acciden-tally shared by someone on thesame frequency, so too can themonitor? It’s possible for some-one crafty to tap into the signaland “see” inside of your house. Ifyou don’t believe you will be usingthe monitors that frequently,chances are you can simply usethe audio models instead.

• Babies only detergent: Laun-dry detergent marketed to par-ents of infants tends to be some

of the most expensive outthere. There are otherbrands available that are

free of dyes and preservatives thatmay be more affordable. Plus, youwon’t have to worry about doingseparate batches of laundry fromyour own.

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While today’s econ-omy continues toput extra stress

on most Americans’ wal -lets, those preparing towelcome a new child intothe family experience theadded pressure of a wholenew set of expenses.

From diapers to baby fur-niture and day care, thecosts for new parentsmount quickly. For some,the reality of these expens-es is daunting. Others arecompletely unaware of howthe joy of a new child willimpact their financial situ-ation.

So, just how much does ababy cost? The answer de-pends on many factors.Does one parent stay athome or does the familyhire a child care provider?Will the child attend publicor private school? Is therea need for a larger home orcar for the growing clan?Raising a child costs an av-erage of nearly $11,000the first year and morethan $220,000 for the first18 years, according to theU.S. Department of Agri-culture.

So where do expectingand new parents start?

1. START EARLY

During your pregnancy,take the time to determineyour family’s immediate fi-nancial needs as well asyour long-term goals.

2. CREATE A REALISTICBUDGET

Determine the true costof what you will need andweigh it against the newrealities of your householdincome situation. This isparticularly important ifyou plan on leaving theworkforce for an extendedperiod of time. Consult an-other new parent for a listof monthly baby expensesto get a clear picture ofthose costs.

3. START AND/OR IN-CREASE AN EMERGENCYFUND

The chances of unex-pected expenses will be-come much greater oncethe little one comes on thescene.

4. GET PROTECTIONTHROUGH PROPER IN-SURANCE

It’s time to face yourown mortality and vulnera-bility. Protection is critical.Consult with a financialrepresentative to insureyour health, property, in-

come and life through ap-propriate insurance. In ad-dition, consider a juvenilelife insurance policy whenyour child is born. Be sureto update the beneficiarydesignation on your ownpolicies once the baby isborn.

“For new parents, one ofthe biggest financial priori-ties we hear about is theirdesire to protect their fam-ily’s financial future,” saidBruce Fear, vice presidentof protection products andsolutions for Thrivent Fi-nancial. “The foundation ofthis protection starts withhaving the proper insur-ance in place in case of anunexpected event. This canprovide some peace ofmind to many parents.”

5. SAVE FOR COLLEGE

Before you know it yourchild will leave the nest, sostart saving for junior’s col-lege experience now. A fi-nancial professional can as-sist with the various invest-ment tools available todayfor college savings. Fur-thermore, opening a sav-ings account in the child’sname is a great startingpoint for depositing mone-tary gifts given to thechild.

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ART I C L E RESOURCE AS S O C I AT I O N

Feeding a baby, it’s been said, is acollaborative effort between anadult and a baby, neither of whom

have much education or experience inthe matter. While infants are born with astrong instinct to suck, that doesn’t nec-essarily mean they know how to drink.And the parents’ instinct to nurture andcare for a newborn doesn’t mean they willautomatically know the best way to feedtheir babies.

Even if you already have children, youmay find feeding a new baby a challenge,depending on how different her personal-ity is from her older siblings. Some babieswill take to breast-feeding happily andturn their little noses up at the hint of abottle. Others will struggle with nursingand find greater success and satisfactionwith a bottle. And many babies will prefera combination of nursing and bottle-feed-ing.

All three methods have their advan-tages and challenges. Breast-feeding of-fers nutritional and developmental bene-fits to a baby, and cost savings for par-

ents. Bottle-feeding can be easy for bothmother and baby, and gives other familymembers the chance to help out withfeeding and experience bonding with theb a b y.

Regardless of how you feed your baby,feeding time is an important time forbonding and nourishing. Here are a fewtips to make feeding easier, whether younurse or bottle-feed:

• Choose a quiet place for feeding yourbaby. This may not always be possible, butit will make mealtime much more enjoy-able. As the baby grows, this will also helpher focus on feeding versus being dis-tracted by what’s happening around her.

• Use a feeding pillow, like the BoppyFeeding and Infant Support Pillow, tomake feeding time easier for mom andbaby. It puts mom in the correct er-gonomic position, relieving back andneck strain. It also supports the baby, asbabies always need to have their headssupported properly when eating.

• Snuggle. Feeding is the perfect timeto bond, so enjoy those special momentsbetween parent and baby. Infants loveskin-to-skin contact. Nursing mothers getthis naturally. Parents using a bottle cansnuggle their baby close to their face andwear short sleeves to maximize skin con-tact.

• Let the baby decide when she is full.She knows when she’s had enough to eat.Nursing moms are often concernedabout their baby getting enough to eat.In general, if the baby is back up to birthweight within two weeks, she’s gettingwhat she needs.

• Burp the baby — a lot. Babies oftenswallow too much air and need help toget it out. If the baby is fussy or not inter-ested in feeding, sometimes she justneeds to be burped. Once the gas is re-lieved, she’ll be comfortable and ready tocontinue eating.

• If using formula, make sure to mea-sure. Follow the directions on the label;the correct ratio is important to main-taining nutritional balance. Put the rec-ommended amount of water in a cleanbottle and then add the formula. This willhelp make measuring more accurate too.If you put the formula in the bottle first,you will end up adding less water thanrecommended.

• Learn what the experts recommendfor storage times on both breast milk and

formula. Times can vary de-pending on storage methods.

• Let Dad help. Dad andbaby will bond over feed-ings and Mom will get afew much-needed minutesof rest.

• Reach out to the ex-perts, such as doctors andlactation consultants, ifyou need assistance. Theyare there to help.

Feeding is one of the great-est joys of parenthood. It’s a spe-cial time to nourish and bond withyour baby. Whatever feeding solutionyou choose, enjoy the quiet moments to-gether and be confident that you arehelping your baby grow into a healthy,wonderful little person.

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There are many things parentscan teach their children.However, there are some

things that children must learn forthemselves. Soothing is one ofthem. But that doesn’t mean par-ents can’t provide the environmentfor baby to do the learning.

If your baby never spends timeplaying on the floor, how can he orshe learn how to crawl? The sameconcept applies to self-soothing. Ifyour child never has the opportuni-ty to try to calm himself or herselfdown, the baby will continually bereliant on you as the parent to pro-vide the soothing.

Self-soothing takes time andpractice, just like anything else ababy will learn. Ensuring your babycatches on quickly requires a fewsteps.

1. CREATE A ROUTINE

If you want your baby to self-soothe at nap time and bedtime dothe same things each day beforeyou will be placing your child in thecrib, and ideally at the same time.For example, at nap time tell yourchild that he is going to go for anap. At night, give the baby a bath,feeding or whatever nighttime rou-tine you use.

2. USE YOUR SIGNALS

Learn to read the baby’s signalsthat indicate he or she is getting

tired. Chances are your baby willbecome tired at the same timeeach day and sleeping patterns willbecome predictable.

3. CRIB NOTES

Baby goes in the crib when he orshe is drowsy, but not entirelyasleep. Place the child in the cribwhen he or she is showing signs ofsleepiness. This way the infantgrows accustomed to falling asleepin the crib, rather than in yourarms or in your bed. The first fewtimes will likely be met with resis-tance. However, give your babytime to figure it out. Don’t run inand pick up the baby at the firstw h i m p e r.

4. WAKING THE SLEEPINGBABY IS ACCEPTABLE

Many parents adhere to the

mantra “never wake a sleeping ba-b y. ” However, you have to look atthe bigger picture and use yourown instincts when baby is sleep-ing.

If your child has fallen asleepoutside of the usual schedule, or istaking a longer nap than usual, itmay be alright to wake him or herto get the child back on track. Al-so, if your baby has fallen asleep inyour arms at night, you may wantto wake the child so that he or shehas the opportunity to drift backoff while in the crib.

This way he or she learns how toself-soothe and that will pay divi-dends when the infant can go backto sleep without your help in themiddle of the night.

5. DON’T GIVE UP

If your baby just won’t catchon, he or she may not be ready.Wait a few weeks and try again.Find out if there’s somethingyou’re doing wrong, such asrushing into the baby’s roomprematurely or failing to create arelaxing, predictable schedulebefore it’s time to drift to sleep.Eventually your child can learnhow to self-soothe.

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After their first childwas born, Tiffany andGary Blackden of

Fort Collins noticed a gap inthe social scene for familieswith small children.

It was hard to get recom-mendations for things to doand places to go with a childunder five-years-old, Black-den said, with most activi-ties geared toward school-aged children.

Being a mom with smallchildren can be very isolat-ing, but it doesn’t have tobe, Blackden said.

The couple created NoCo-Tots in March 2010, to con-nect moms, dads and theirsmall children, from preg-nancy to five years old, via asingle hub of resources andplanned events.

Included are resources onstaying active and gettingoutdoors with tips on howto hike with little ones, thebest outdoor spots foryoung families and tips fortravelling with toddlers.

The site also lists favoriteindoor/outdoor play-grounds, parks, birthdayvenues and places wheretots eat free.

NoCoTots recently starteda monthly health series, TotHealth, where visiting

health professionals shareinformation on how to takea more natural approach totreating health problemscommon with small chil-dren, Blackden said.

Expecting parents canfind pregnancy resourcesand classes like one recentlyheld called Ten Ways to aBetter Birth, on how moth-ers can find support toachieve the birth theywant.

Links are listed for otherlocal resources like localchapters and meetings forMOPS, Mothers ofPreschoolers, and La Leche,an international breast feed-ing support group.

Each week NoCoTotshosts a playdate and period-ically organizes family play-dates like a recent outing tothe Nature and ScienceCenter in Denver, Blackdensaid.

Parents can keep up oncalendar updates andinformation through thesite’s newsletter, andMeetUp.com Facebookpages.

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