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    Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel  Nov 3, 2007
    She presents herself as the image of propriety in a crisp nurse's overall with 1950s' baby care principles - but Claire Verity's childcare diploma is untraceable and her maternity training non-existent. (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)

    Natus Medical's profit rises, but FDA issues warning on Seattle plant  Nov 2, 2007
    Jim Hawkins, the company's CEO and president, said strong growth in Natus' hearing tests for babies contributed to the results, as did sales of baby care products picked up when Natus bought last year. The Food and Drug Administration warned Natus Oct. 15 that it found problems in manufacturing processes during an inspection of a former Olympic factory in Seattle. (San Francisco Business Journal)

    Read the report  Oct 31, 2007
    -- Baby Care and Family Care net sales increased 10 percent to $3 ... Volume growth was balanced across the segment with high-single digit growth in both Baby Care and Family Care ... Baby Care volume in developed regions was up mid-single digits behind continued success on Pampers Baby Stages of Development and on the Baby-Dry Caterpillar-Flex initiative. (USA Today -- Money)

    TV 'baby guru' to be questioned by C4 over qualifications  Oct 29, 2007
    The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said the Channel 4 show was guilty of "outdated and potentially harmful methods of baby care". This year, she was banned from the baby show at Earl's Court, London, after an internet campaign accused her of child cruelty. (Independent)

    Stork's Nest: tell a friend  Oct 26, 2007
    Stork's Nest is unique because participants earn points towards incentives by participating in a variety of positive activities which promote health, such as prenatal/postpartum care appointments; prenatal education classes; immunizations and well-baby care; local health and safety education classes, including CPR, first aid; counseling services as needed, including family, individual, substance abuse or smoking cessation; and religious education (going to church, Sunday School, AWANA's, youth... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)

    Shaking a baby can be lethal  Oct 25, 2007
    Birthing centers routinely train parents in feeding, baby care and how to use infant car seats. Babies cry for a variety of reasons, and parents may never know why. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Bulletin board  Oct 24, 2007
    Your Baby Care class Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m.; pre-registration, $15 per couple call 800-256-7326 to register. Refresher/VBAC childbirth class: Thursdays, from 7 to 10 p.m.; enroll a month prior to due date, $25. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Italy Baby Care 2007 Provides Instant Overview Of The Italian Baby Care Market With 2005 Year-End Market Size Data, 2006 Estimates And 4 Years Of Historical Data And Five-Year Forecasts  Oct 24, 2007
    DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets () has announced the addition of Snapshots Italy Baby Care 2007 to their offering. Snapdata s Snapshots Italy Baby Care 2007 provides 2005 year-end market size data, with 2006 estimates, 4 years of historical data and five-year forecasts ... The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Italian baby care market, and covers hair care, baby oil, baby bath products, nappy cream, milks and lotions, baby powder and others. (BusinessWire)

    Community health dollars best bargain  Oct 10, 2007
    The Hill City community health office offers 30 programs, including Baby Care and birth to three developmental screenings. Many of its clients are Spanish-speaking families with one vehicle and fathers that work long hours in the logging industry. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Stocks Retreat  Oct 9, 2007
    Food and beverage: Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Twin Pack, Folger's Coffee, Pringle's Baby Care: Pampers Natural Wipes. Clothing: special pink ribbon sweatshirt, special pink ribbon T-shirt, pink ribbon-adorned socks. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Baby guru steps up pressure on TV rival  Oct 7, 2007
    Babycare has been my life for the last 23 years, unlike Gina Ford, who has not worked in real-world baby care this century,' she said. I challenge her to prove her claims and to take me on. (Guardian Unlimited)

          New dad suspects wife may have postpartum depression  Sep 20, 2007
    Then start shifting some of the baby care load from her to you. The more you can take on, the less overwhelmed she'll feel, and that can go a long way towards helping her recover. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Class schooled on proper care  Aug 30, 2007
    During the one-day class, Ms. Davison covered topics such as the business side of being a baby sitter; how to entertain children; administering first aid; house rules; and general baby care. They also received packets with information on scheduling activities, emergency numbers, and instructions on burping infants, mediating sibling fights, bath time and bedtime. (The Augusta Chronicle)

          Couple time harder to find when baby comes along  Aug 30, 2007
    In a recent national survey of 1,000 mothers of children age 2 and under conducted by the CVS Pharmacy for its Playskool Baby Care line, 83 percent of time-crunched moms said they spend less time going out with their husbands/partners than before the baby's arrival. They also said that is one activity they miss the most --- even more than sleep. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    IKEA store gets finishing touches for fall opening  Aug 30, 2007
    Other family-friendly features include the Children's IKEA area in the showroom, baby care rooms, preferred parking and play areas throughout the store. IKEA Orlando also will offer services such as home delivery, kitchen installation and in-store consultations. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Southcentre Mall in Calgary  Aug 20, 2007
    Washrooms and Baby Care. Southcentre is well-equipped with washrooms on both levels, with wheelchair accessible stalls. (Suite101.com)

    Benzes all around  Aug 15, 2007
    is best known for its anti-aging Swiss skin- care products, but also has weight-loss, personal care, aroma therapy, nutrition, baby care and hormone balancing products. LaChapelle, who had been a bank mortgage analyst, joined Arbonne 4 1/2 years ago. (The News-Herald)

    Strictly speaking  Aug 12, 2007
    Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care follows Supernanny: How to Get the Best From Your Children and Ask Supernanny: What Every Parent Wants to Know. The new book comes out later this month in the United Kingdom and next May in the United States. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    First ever baby fair to be opened  Aug 7, 2007
    Accra, Aug. 6, GNA- Happy FM and CEKAH advertising and Research limited are to organize a baby fair to bring producers of baby products into contact with customers and also serve as a platform to educate parents on baby care ... Mr. Kwasi Boaten, General Manager of Happy FM said the underlying philosophy was to showcase the best of baby care to the world through the media and would have exhibitors across nation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Owners are here, but not brands  Aug 5, 2007
    At present Wipros portfolio in personal care includes toilet soaps, skin creams and a baby care range. The Unza acquisition will give it access to a wide array of products that include deodorants, fragrances, creams, shampoos, body washes and household cleaning products. (Business Standard)

    Ahmedabad gets new wellness centre  Aug 4, 2007
    The health section offers health checks ranging from diabetic care, HIV screening, immunisation, dietary and obesity counselling, baby care, hormonal management and sexual health advice. The cosmetology section offers services like cosmetic dermatology, dentistry and skin piercing. (Ahmedabad Newsline)

    Traveling Away from Baby  Jul 25, 2007
    Being a new parent means you can really use a good night's sleep and a break from the rigors of baby care, but it's hard leaving your baby that first time for travel. It is never easy to take that first trip away from your baby. (Suite101.com)

    Fans: Diaper ad disses Beatles  Jul 22, 2007
    "Classic songs have been used for some time to connect with the consumer and drive emotion for a product or brand," said Lisa Jester, a P&G baby care spokeswoman. "Music has a way of connecting us, and making us smile.". (Newsday -- New York City)

    Energizer buy may signal more growth  Jul 15, 2007
    2 millionProducts include: Playtex brand feminine care products, Playtex brand baby care products, Playtex gloves, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic brand sun care products, Wet Ones pre-moistened towelettes. YESTERDAY'S MOST E-MAILED STORIES. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Post your Comments Supernanny: Be a parent who parents  Jul 14, 2007
    Frost has almost two decades in the child-care industry and has authored two best-selling books on parenting and has another book, "Confident Baby Care," set for release next month. Much of her advice is also available on her Web site, www. (North County Times)

    Group Lends Military Families a Hand  Jul 13, 2007
    -- Emergency aid in the form of food, baby care items, vehicle donation and repairs. -- Computers, which allow children and spouses to stay in touch with their loved ones. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Baby deaths doctor cleared  Jul 12, 2007
    The doctor was involved in baby care at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. A doctor who admitted hastening the deaths of two dying babies by injecting them with a paralysing drug has been cleared of misconduct. (BBC News -- Health)

    Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 24  Jul 12, 2007
    Consider other classes such as baby care, breastfeeding and parenting. 5. (Suite101.com)

    Doctor felt babies were suffering  Jul 11, 2007
    The doctor was involved in baby care at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. A doctor who gave a paralysing drug to two terminally ill babies, hastening their deaths, "felt in his heart" the children were suffering. (BBC News -- Health)

    'Great souled'  Jun 30, 2007
    These included his fraught experience of filial and sexual love as well as his attempts at meat-eating, Anglophilia, vegetarianism, ballroom dancing, fasting - even baby care. Some of his experiments with goat's milk, fasting and celibacy, sound obsessive, even cranky; it was probably not very easy to be Gandhi's wife or child. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)

    Parenting expert takes questions  Jun 15, 2007
    Gentle Baby Care: No-Cry, No-Fuss, No-Worry Essential Tips for Raising Your Baby. Hidden Messages: What Our Words and Actions Are Really Telling Our Children. (Globe and Mail)

    Emami set for cosmetic changes  Jun 13, 2007
    On product portfolio expansion, Agarwal said Emami would launch 18 new products this year in hair care, baby care and men's grooming segments. He said the company invests Rs 120 crore on brand investments every year, out of which Rs 40 crore would be spent on the new launches. (India Times)

    Canadians fail to make the grade in first Oral Health Report Card  Jun 4, 2007
    Johnson on Inc. Canada markets innovative products focusing on skin care, baby care, wound care, oral health and women's health. Assignment editors please note - REGIONAL SPOKESPEOPLE AVAILABLE: In British Columbia: -------------------- Vancouver: Cindy Fletcher, Executive Director, British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association Victoria: Bonnie Blank, President, CDHA In Alberta: ----------- Edmonton: Jacki Blatz, President, College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta (CRDHA) Calgary:... (Canada Newswire)

    Conjoined Twins Separated In India  May 30, 2007
    The medical team borrowed expensive surgical equipment - a harmony scalpel - from an international baby care manufacturer (Johnson and Johnson) to perform the operation. Sky correspondent Alex Crawford. (Sky News)

    Unisex Bathrooms: The Controversy  May 29, 2007
    Family rooms, open to both fathers and mothers, make baby care possible for either parent. Unisex bathrooms allow opposite-gendered caregivers to stay with their ward. (Suite101.com)

    Baby business boomingHospitals vie for share of maternity market  May 27, 2007
    Officials from Fairfield and Westchester county hospitals say area medical centers vie through advertising and outreach programs for pregnant moms they can enroll in prenatal classes on exercise, baby care, breast-feeding and counseling. Once a family has settled on a hospital, they tend to seek other emergency and outpatient care there, said Jon Schandler, president and chief executive officer of White Plains Hospital Center. (Greenwich Time)

    Informational programs set  May 23, 2007
    The three-week classes explain the birthing process, stages of labor, epidurals, C-sections, postpartum issues, nutrition, baby care and basic parenting in the baby's first weeks. They will be taught by Kym Dunton, a clinical nurse educator with 25 years' experience in childbirth education. (Florida Times-Union)

    Family fiesta  May 21, 2007
    He and his colleague, wearing bright white coats that helped identify them as medical workers, handed out information on weight loss, smoking cessation and baby care. "Baby bags" holding baby formula and information on infant care stood ready to be distributed to new mothers. (The Daily Reflector)

    Father charged in infant's death  May 18, 2007
    The television channel broadcasts programming about baby care and postpartum topics, available 24 hours a day in the rooms of new parents at Columbia Memorial's Family Birth Place, according to Alane Mazzacano, R.N., director of maternal services at the Family Birth Place. Parents are provided with a program guide in English and Spanish, which lists the program subjects, gives the program title, description and viewing times. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Neb. Settles With UnitedHealthCare Over Violations  May 17, 2007
    Complaints continued in 2006, the department said, about claims for chiropractic treatments, mental health, newborn baby care, gastric bypasses and other medical procedures. In January Wagner said complaints against UnitedHealthCare had dropped last year, but the improvements did not remove past violations. (WCCO.com, MN)

    This side up: Tips to avert sleep-related baby deaths  May 13, 2007
    The moms learned about swaddling babies, tips about products that can be unsafe if used improperly, and what some of the newer research about baby care means to them. The shower is a new program. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Q&A: Rochelle McLean; owner, Babies in Bloom  May 7, 2007
    Two months ago, she opened Babies in Bloom, a Vista-based baby care business ... So people looking for cloth diapers or a more holistic approach to baby care will come in looking for products. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Scout project to benefit Helping Hands  Apr 25, 2007
    He is asking for assistance collecting things such as non-perishable food items; personal hygiene items, tooth brushes, tooth paste, razors, deodorant, shampoo and soap; toilet paper, paper towels, and baby care products. Any items that could help individuals set up a household. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Take time to prepare yourself for sports  Apr 25, 2007
    Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with Mercy physicians, nurses, lactation specialists and other health professionals about pregnancy, delivery and baby care. Also included: local experts in baby registries, nursery decorating, shower preparations, salon services, cosmetics, photography, and insurance, as well as information on choosing day care, saving for college, and staying fit after pregnancy. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)

    Boot camp teaches new dads how to care for children  Apr 22, 2007
    The free class is designed to be a hands-on workshop to teach expectant and new dads about different baby care skills. Six men attended the class Saturday. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)

    Munchkin(R) Ready to 'Rock' Baby Products Industry at JPMA 2007  Apr 20, 2007
    As a result of this focus on innovation, Munchkin has pioneered numerous concepts in the baby care industry including the Bottle & Nipple Brush (1995), White Hot technology (1996), Teething Blanket (1997), Teether Babies (1998), and the Insulated Spill-Proof Trainer Cup (2004). In addition, Munchkin has been granted more than 50 United States patents and has won over 30 industry awards, including the coveted Target Corporation Partner Award of Excellence in 2005. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Staff warning on baby care units  Apr 17, 2007
    ----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Monday, 16 April 2007, 23:05 GMT 00:05 UK. (BBC News -- UK)

    Nestlé buys Gerber  Apr 13, 2007
    Gerber also provides baby care products and juvenile life insurance in the United States. Nestl; said it expects the deal with Novartis to be completed in the second half of this year, subject to regulatory approval. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Novartis Completes Its Business Portfolio Restructuring, Divesting Gerber for US$5.5 Billion to Nestle  Apr 12, 2007
    Gerber offers about 300 food products for babies, toddlers and infants as well as a baby care line, wellness products and life insurance. Gerber, which was founded in 1928, is active in more than 50 countries, has about 4,500 associates and is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Primezone Releases)

    Newcastle Notes: Newcastle natives take high honors at swimming, diving championships  Mar 26, 2007
    They receive counseling on how to use WIC approved food to improve health, a PayWest card to buy foods that help keep the family healthy and strong, an immunization screening and referrals, discussions on food, shopping, recipes, baby care, breastfeeding, good eating during pregnancy and referrals to other programs, which will then assist in raising healthy children. Breastfeeding is an important element in giving a child a good start in life, and WIC encourages mothers to do so. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    US reverses rule denying baby care  Mar 21, 2007
    U.S. reverses rule denying baby care: South Florida Sun-Sentinel ... U.S. reverses rule denying baby care. (Sun-Sentinel.com)

    Nat'l Ag Week: Ag producers refining their own fuel  Mar 17, 2007
    Glycerin is the byproduct and it is marketed for a variety of uses, including toothpaste, baby care products, cosmetics and embalming fluid. The construction of Riksch BioFuels was aided with a $3. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)

    Dabur India to set up Retail Venture  Mar 14, 2007
    The product mix will cover: Pharmacy and OTC health, personal care, baby care, Cosmetics, and General Merchandise. Whilst the range of categories is wide, the focus of the proposition will be Health and Everyday Beauty. (Equity Bulls)

    Dabur India plans retail foray with 400 outlets  Mar 12, 2007
    The Dabur India retail outlets, modelled after foreign health and beauty retailers Boots and Walgreens, would sell pharmaceutical and OTC products as well as other products such as health food, confectionery, personal and baby care products and general merchandise. While Dabur is not tying up with a foreign partner, it is hiring a few foreign expats with wide experience in the retail business to guide the new venture. (India Times)

    Women increasingly starved for shut-eye  Mar 12, 2007
    At each stage of life from youth to old age, through pregnancy, baby care, and menopause women find that getting a good night's sleep is hard. And it becomes harder, not easier, as they age. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    China's Year of the Pig now year of the baby  Mar 2, 2007
    Chinese companies and subsidiaries that manufacture diapers, baby care oils and infant foods increased their advertising budgets by more than 50 percent for 2007, with much of the extra money to be spent on television spots, according to a survey conducted by the Nielsen Media Research firm. "But of course, the hype is also based on people's traditional concept of a special year," Xiao added. (MSNBC -- International)

    Munchkin(R) Rallies Support at Komen's LA Race for the Cure(R)  Feb 23, 2007
    As a result of this focus on innovation, Munchkin has pioneered numerous concepts in the baby care industry including the Bottle e Brush (1995), White Hot technology(R) (1996), Teething Blanket (1997), Teether Babies (1998), and the Insulated Spill-Proof Trainer Cup (2004). In addition, Munchkin has been granted more than 50 United States patents and has won over 30 industry awards, including the coveted Target(R) Corporation Partner Award of Excellence in 2005. (PR Newswire)

    Speaking baby talk  Feb 13, 2007
    Take classes on breast feeding, child birth and baby care. Have a support system in place. (The Daily Journal)

    Cuddler lends his helping hands to fragile infants at SMH  Jan 28, 2007
    "More than 600 people inquired for 80 positions. Shirk was one of three men chosen.Like every volunteer cuddler, he spent several weeks completing a training course on how to contribute to the warm, supportive atmosphere for infants and their families while helping NICU personnel with baby care, errands and other needs."You just don't show up and start feeding and holding babies," Shirk says. "And no matter how much you think you know, care changes. "So do people.Last September, Shirk was... (Herald-Tribune)

    Gadgets for baby care: Do you really need them?  Jan 23, 2007
    com - Living - Gadgets for baby care: Do you really need them ... Gadgets for baby care: Do you really need them. (The Standard-Times, MA)

    Gadgets for baby care  Jan 18, 2007
    Angie WagnerAP National WriterJan. LAS VEGAS (AP) - Congratulations. (AZCentral -- Families)

    Help for new mothers  Jan 15, 2007
    com website where she also has lots of tips for post-natal and baby care ... TIPS: Koh offers post-natal and baby care tips on her website ... "A lot of my ex-clients still call me and ask my advice on baby care. When I give them information, I feel the number of people I can reach is very limited. "So, I thought I'd have a website and put up all this information and let more people look at it so they can learn from it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    In brief: Family Dates  Jan 12, 2007
    BABY CARE AND SAFETY CLASS, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 18 and March 22, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. Expectant parents get the latest information on how to care for their new baby and how to avoid accidents. (Anchorage Daily News)

    First baby arrives Jan. 2  Jan 7, 2007
    "It worked out great. In celebration of the new baby's birth as the first baby of the year, the Greater New Milford Woman's Club and Babies 'R Us arrived Wednesday to present the family with baskets filled with donated items. Babies 'R Us store promotional coordinator Tamika Campbell, from the chain's Danbury store, brought a cellophane-wrapped basket with clothes, soft stuffed toys and other necessities for the new arrival. "Babies 'R Us has hospitals register so that new mothers can get a... (New Milford Times, CT)

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    Before leaving the hospital, the staff at Fairchild presented the new family with a gift basket full of baby care items and took a footprint of Brycen that will appear on the wall of the hospital with the other baby footprints. The plaque is free to the family, one of the benefits of being the first baby of the year. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)

    City's New Year's baby Abigail timed just right  Jan 4, 2007
    She and her parents were presented with two baskets packed full of toys, baby care products, a hand-made quilt and other goodies courtesy of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Nurse Monica Spencer said Abigail was the first New Year's baby born on New Year's day in at least seven years. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)

    New classes being offered at Wood Place Public Library  Jan 4, 2007
    Learn about breathing, labor, delivery, comfort measures, post partum and baby care. Lamaze class curriculum emphasizes giving women the information and tools to feel confident about giving birth, and empowered to give true, informed consent about medications and other interventions. (California Democrat, MO)

    Full story.....  Jan 3, 2007
    Marion Ciciarelli, the hospital's public relations manager, said the Babies Us gift basket will contain baby care products like Onesies and baby wipes. A Babies Us spokesperson at its Syracuse store said the basket is part of a promotion in which gifts are being given to the first baby of 2007 in each local hospital. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)

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