http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/babynurseb Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:03:27 GMT Reviews by babynurseb http://www.viewpoints.com/The-First-Years-Soothie-Pacifier-review-cf740 <p>    As a healthcare provider for new mother's and infants, and a breastfeeding advocate, I am natually inclined to not support the use pf pacifiers.  Some infants however, have an overwhelming need to suck, and this can be quite uncomfortable for new mom learning to breastfeed.  This is how the soothie pacifier can help.  Once a mother has identified the difference between the desire to eat and the desire to suck, ( No, babies do not always want to eat when they ellicit the rooting reflex) a soothie pacifier can be used to "save the day."  </p><p>   I have never met a baby who did not like the soothie pacifiers, from preemie's to 6 month old infants, and beyond, I feel it is the #1 preferred pacifier by babies.  The newborn or green soothies can be used for quite a while and then you may transition to the pink or blue Super soothies which are for older babies, but a lot of babies do not like these stiffer, thicker pacifiers.  They can be sterilized and used over and over and over again. ...</p>... Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:03:27 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/The-First-Years-Soothie-Pacifier-review-cf740 babynurseb 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Jibbitz-Charms-For-Crocs-review-50701 <p>  These adorable little charms for crocs are so versatile.  They have charms to express everyone's personal taste.  Jibbitz charms are durable, and safe for little ones as they cannot take them out of the shoes.  I have also seen many healthcare professionals use these charms to lighten up the mood of a serious intensive care unit or add a softening touch to a pediatric unit.  These liitle charms just don't wear out and can be intercahnged from shoe to shoe many times over.  </p><p>    There are a few downsides of the Jibbitz charms.  I have come across a few charms that were defective, but upon return to the manafacturer, they were replaced without any problems for a new set of charms.  The price point of these little charms may seem a bit high, but they can be purchased at many locations and  the price does vary from location to location.  For example, the same charm is less expensive at a local department store than at Disneyland--but what isn't. </p>... Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:50:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Jibbitz-Charms-For-Crocs-review-50701 babynurseb 4