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BC’s 20 Most Popular Names

baby, FAM By February 26, 2008 Tags: , , No Comments

For all you interested parents, British Columbia creates an annual list of baby names to help identify current trends that may assist you in choosing a name for your baby. These lists are compiled each year from birth registrations, with names given five or more times.  This one was from 2006.  Check back often for updates, and be sure to see our unique baby names as well.

BOYS GIRLS
1.  Ethan
2.  Jacob
3.  Matthew
4.  Joshua
5.  Nathan
6.  Liam
7.  Benjamin
8.  Ryan
9.  Logan
10. Daniel
11. Alexander
12. Noah
13. Lucas
14. James
15. William
16. Owen
17. Nicholas
18. Samuel
19. Tyler
20. Jack
1.  Emma
2.  Emily
3.  Ava
4.  Olivia
5.  Hannah
6.  Sarah
7.  Sophia
8.  Ella
9.  Isabella
10. Madison
11. Grace
12. Chloe
13. Abigail
14. Samantha
15. Taylor
16. Brooklyn
17. Maya
18. Sophie
19. Julia
20. Lauren

 

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How Not To Feel Guilty

baby, FAM By November 10, 2007 No Comments

In the early days, having twins is basically about trying to keep the crying down as much as possible. If one’s quiet and the other is crying, obviously you are going to be soothing the noisy one. When the other one starts up and the one you’re holding is still crying, pack your bags you’re going on a guilt trip! Of course you are the one who taking yourself on this ride. How is any one human supposed to calm crying babies simultaneously? Or what if you are inadvertently giving one more attention than the other?

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You, Mommy Detective

baby, FAM By November 10, 2007 1 Comment

Your babies are crying. Well, what’s the matter? Maybe your babies are too young to know the baby sign for hurt, so this is when you have to put on your deerstalker and figure out how to get them to stop. Like any good detective, you need a strategy.

Maybe they need burping?

Are they hungry? See feeding twins

Are they gassy? This may be the result of something you ate that isn’t agreeing with their immature digestive systems. Hold a knee to their tummies to help release gas. Did you know that your nursing style may be promoting gas in your babe? Try positioning them to sit on your lap, facing your breast and / or make sure they are getting a good latch.

Do they need a diaper change?

Are they tired? Try getting on a sleeping routine complete with naps and a strict bedtime

Are they overtired? Check their routine.

Do they have a pain?

Are their clothes too tight? Well, this is an easy one – try putting them in looser clothes and shoes that don’t pinch

Are they teething?

Are they too hot / too cold? Adjust their clothes or bedding accordingly…….. we are waiting for the new Grobag egg (rated Australia’s Nursery Product of 2006!) for release in the North American market

Are they constipated?

Are they troubled with a new food that you have introduced? By only introducing new foods every three to five days, it should be easy to pinpoint what food your baby is having trouble with;

Are they sick? They may be if you have exhausted the rest of this list, perhaps they have thrush or a cold

If you have serious concerns, throw on your cape as well and head off to the doctor’s office for their advice!

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