Category: PLUS

Lesson #7

Last week, I finished lesson #7 of BabyPlus and am already flying through lesson #8. It’s amazing to see how much bigger I’m getting each week. A few things I’ve noticed while using BabyPlus over the last few weeks:

  • It just gets more soothing with each use. In fact, it almost puts me to sleep each time.
  • My baby girl loves it! Besides walking and consuming cold foods or beverages, this is something that gets her excited and on the move. It’s so fun to feel her move around when wearing BabyPlus!
  • The cat might like it even more than the baby…as you can see from this picture. The second he sees me start to put it on, he’s on my lap ready to begin!

I’ll keep you posted as I approach the half way mark with my lessons! Have questions about my experience or just want to know more? Feel free to leave a comment or email me!

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Sharing Your Pregnancy News

Sharing the news of your pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times! Some people decide to tell right away, while others might want to wait a few weeks. However you decide to do it, let it be unique to you. Need some ideas on how you should share your news? Here’s a few creative ways we’ve seen:

 

  • Take a photo with you and your partner’s shoes with a pair of baby shoes in between
  • Promote your pet or other child(ren) to big brother(s) or big sister(s).
  • Hold up a jar of Prego Pasta Sauce and snap a selfie.
  • Get a cute shot of you and your partner pulling a bun out of the oven.
  • Simply announce that your having a baby and post the ultrasound photo.

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There are so many ways to do it, Looking for more ways? Visit happyhomefairy.com for some ideas.

BabyPlus wants to know how you told your loved ones you were pregnant! Share with us!

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Last Day Of Lesson #4

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I can’t believe it’s my last day of using lesson #4 and that I’ll be moving onto lesson #5 already! I’m just about 26 weeks now (the picture to the right is from about two weeks ago, so I’ve grown a bit since then) and time is flying by. While I’m nervous about what’s to come, changes in schedule, work/life balance, marriage, etc., I’m also excited about this new life and our precious baby girl. I can’t wait to see her face for the first time. Moreover, I can’t wait to see my husband hold our daughter and see him as a dad!

I’m also excited to see all the benefits that BabyPlus has had on our girl. I know that she’ll see the following benefits:

  • More relaxed & alert at birth
  • More readily nurse
  • Display increased ability to self-soothe
  • More interactive & responsive

If you aren’t familiar with BabyPlus, learn more at BabyPlus.com.

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Just Started Lesson #2

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As I close in on the half way point in my pregnancy, I started using the second lesson of BabyPlus. I’ve noticed a few things in the past couple of weeks:

  • I really enjoy my relaxation time using BabyPlus. It gives me an hour to put my feet up and bond with my baby girl.
  • The soothing sounds of BabyPlus not only put me to sleep, but the cat seems to enjoy it too!
  • My husband is a drummer and really loves hearing the steady beat of the BabyPlus system. He’s secretly hoping our girl takes after him and plays the drums.
  • I can’t wait to meet my BabyPlus baby for the first time and see all the wonderful benefits BabyPlus has had on her!

I’d love to hear from you! Post your photos and comments on the blog our BabyPlus social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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First Week Of Babyplus

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Yesterday, I opened up my very own BabyPlus prenatal system for the first time. I was so excited to try it out and I’m already loving it! I see a lot of questions from people on the website, Facebook and Twitter pages, but found that the directions are pretty clear. Just follow these 5 easy steps:

1. Using the online lesson calendar, calculate the number of days to use each lesson.

2. Adjust strap of BabyPlus pouch to a comfortable size and fasten the buckle. 

3. Position the pouch above your abdomen.

4. Place your BabyPlus player in the pouch and select the correct lesson.  The volume is preset at a precise and safe level. 

5. The player will shut off automatically after one hour once your lesson is complete. 

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A few helpful notes:

  • The calendar will show you exactly how many days you need to do each lesson. I was 18 weeks when I started, so I do each lesson for 9 days.
  • I’m fairly petite at 5’4″ and 107lbs (pre-pregnancy), 118lbs (at 18 weeks) and the belt was a little loose, but sitting down it worked just fine. By 20 weeks pregnant, the belt is definitely tight enough and I’ll probably have to loosen it soon:)
  • Don’t worry about the volume, it’s perfect for the baby.
  • Enjoy your time using BabyPlus, it’s a great way to bond while baby is in the womb.
  • Be warned, BabyPlus is very soothing and might put you to sleep:)

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Cord Blood Banking/Donation

Before your baby is even born, the umbilical cord serves as his or her (or their) lifeline. Did you know that after your baby is born, that lifeline can give hope to others? When patients with leukemia, lymphoma or other life-threatening diseases need a transplant, cord blood can be an option and a life saver. How does it work? It starts with parents donating their baby’s cord blood to one of several cord blood banking centers. Then, the doctor will look for a donor or a cord blood unit with a tissue type that matches their patient. If they’re a close match, that patient can receive the cord blood.baby-love-1208286-m

Cord blood donation is completely safe for you and your baby. No blood is taken from your baby. It’s only taken from the umbilical cord after your baby is born. Additionally, your labor and delivery will not be affected. Today, 18% of transplant patients receive cord blood that was generously donated to a public cord blood bank.

Parents may also choose to store their baby’s cord blood. While donating cord blood is usually free, storing cord blood can come with certain costs. But, you’ll want to be sure to check as each state and banking center is different. Learn more at these websites:

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I Just Got Babyplus

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I just received the greatest pregnancy gift of all, BabyPlus! I’ve known about and followed BabyPlus for years, but it wasn’t until just recently, I was finally the one who was able to start using it.

My husband and I have been married for over 5 years and we knew we wanted to wait to have kids. Well, after five of the best years of our lives, we decided to start trying. Luckily, we were able to get pregnant within the first four months of trying and are now due on September 28 (just 15 days after our 6-year anniversary).

Two weeks ago, we found out that we were having a girl and couldn’t be more thrilled. Even though, my husbands first words were, “Oh boy, I’m in trouble,” I know that he’ll be the most amazing dad in the world, even if (when) he does get wrapped around her little finger.

Soon after finding out the gender, we were sent the best gift of all, BabyPlus. For the past two weeks, I have been using this every night and am loving it. My husband is a drummer, so he likes the metronome feel of it as well. I’m excited to take you on my journey over the next several months of using BabyPlus. Stay tuned in and there will be more posts coming your way soon!

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Foods To Skip During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an incredible gift. And, it’s our job as moms to ensure that our babies are getting the healthy nutrients they need. It’s also important to keep them protected by avoiding certain foods that are not considered safe during pregnancy. We’ve compiled a list of off-limits-foods for you:sushi-roll-1345449-m

  • Alcohol. Currently, there is no known safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy. Therefore, it’s recommended that you avoid it all together.
  • Raw meat. This includes seafood and shellfish, and undercook beef and poultry. So, sorry ladies, no medium-rare steaks or sushi for nine months.
  • Deli meat. Deli meats have been known to contain listeria, which can cause miscarriage. While the risk is very low, it’s just safe to stay away from it for now.
  • Fish with mercury. These include swordfish, shark, mackerel and tile fish.
  • Smoked fish. Again, these can be contaminated with listeria, so it’s best to avoid smoked fish.
  • Raw eggs. Raw eggs or any foods that contain raw eggs should be avoided because of the potential exposure to salmonella.
  • Soft cheeses. You’ll need to steer clear of brie, camembert, roquefort, feta, gorgonzola and mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
  • Caffeine. As a general rule, caffeine should be limited to fewer than 200 mg per day during pregnancy.

As a final note, be sure to wash all fruits and veggies before consuming them. We hope this helps and that you don’t crave any of these yummy foods until after baby arrives.

Learn more about BabyPlus at babyplus.com.

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Babyplus Fans

We must say, it never gets old reading all the positive reviews that come in through our email, social media (Facebook and Twitter accounts) and our retail sites. Here’s one of the newest reviews we received followed by a review from one of our longest time users:

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Read the research done with this product. Used product from week 26 to delivery. Daughter was born alert, eyes wide open. Hands open. Nurses even commented how alert she was. For several weeks as a newborn people would comment at how alert our child was. She made eye contact with everyone. Fast forward to 22 months and everyone says how far along our daughter is. She’s got an amazing attention span. Very vocal. Listens to instructions. So many details to list. I don’t give 100% credit to this product as parenting also played a role in her development but I do believe this product started her off and I will be using it with our next baby. -Leyla

Both of my girls are BabyPlus babies and after 10 years I am still recommending this product any chance I get. My daughters were born alert and in tune to their environment. They nursed easily, slept long stretches (8-12 hours) before 3 months and were content and engaged while awake. Now in school they are thriving, they are readers and investigators. I am glad BabyPlus was part of my pregnancy plan. -Happy Mom

If you like what you hear, BabyPlus is probably for you. Learn more and purchase the BabyPlus Prenatal System today!

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Best New Review

We love reading the positive reviews that come in through our email, social media (Facebook and Twitter accounts) and our retail sites. Here’s one of the newest reviews we received:

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I purchased the BabyPlus Prenatal Education System over 7 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. Everything about my son’s behavior was/is consistent with the claims the manufacturer makes regarding the effectiveness of the system. From birth, he slept absolutely every night (he would awaken at precisely 3:00 a.m.., without crying, for his nighttime feeding, and then he would go right back to sleep). He never had trouble nursing. Not sure if that is a result of BabyPlus, but he had no need for something to soothe him, such as a pacifier. He literally NEVER used a pacifier. He was rarely fussy (during the day, he always wanted to be outside and if I didn’t take him outside, even as a newborn infant, THEN he would become fussy!) He consistently has a cheerful disposition. At a very young age, my husband and I, along with extended family members (including my mother who is an educator) were amazed at his advanced sense of humor. At a very young age, he also showed a remarkable ability to infer meaning. His behavior is consistently on a more mature level than other children- even compared to other children that are first born or the only child in their family. In spite of this, he makes friends easily. Currently, he is in the second grade and reads on a 5th to 6th grade level. The little guy learns so rapidly it amazes me! I am so convinced the BabyPlus system played a part in his development that I bought another one for my second pregnancy. -Leanne

If that wasn’t enough, here’s another:

Used this throughout my pregnancy and loved the results. Baby nursed very easily within an hour of birth. She has hit milestones very early and is very alert and observant. She has slept extremely well and is very good natured. Will definitely use again for any future pregnancies! -Ellie

Do you have a review for us? Leave a comment below or email us at customerservice@babyplus.com.

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