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All posts tagged "Babies and Pregnancy"
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Tokophobia – a topic that has received little attention.
Giving birth is one of the most magical experiences for a woman but it could also be one of the most intense as the body goes through different stages of pain during labor and delivery. It is...
- Posted December 4, 2023
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First ‘Children’s Smile Spot’ opens at Ueno Okachimachi station
You could be forgiven for thinking it’s a children’s dental clinic. It’s not. It is Tokyo’s first subway station amenity set to open on July 7 at Ueno Okachimachi station, designed to make things a little better...
- Posted July 3, 2023
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“Weighted sleep sacks unsafe for babies,” warn Pediatricians
The golden hours of sleep is important for families. Babies sleeping safely means a good night rest for moms and dads too. Sleep-deprived parents will try anything that can get their babies to sleep from the most...
- Posted June 29, 2023
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What Japanese sunscreen formula should you get for your baby?
Only 42% of parents use sunscreen on their children according to a questionnaire conducted by Tokiwa Pharmaceutical industry. It’s no fun in the sun without sun protection. Sunburn and prickly heat can ruin all the fun and...
- Posted June 7, 2023
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Baby boys more chatty than girls, according to large study
Baby boys babble more than girls, according to a scientific paper out Wednesday that upends a common belief that females hold a language advantage over males early on in life. The findings, published in iScience after the...
- Posted June 4, 2023
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The Tommee Tippee option for babies and toddlers
In a country reputed for its advanced technology and futuristic gadgets, any mum can tell you that the Japanese line of baby products, however, is sadly lagging behind the rest of the world. Beyond an 8oz glass...
- Posted May 30, 2023
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Hay Fever Alert 2023: Keep your children safe.
Word has it that there is twice as much pollen grains over an average year floating in the air by now. Japan’s iconic pink petals is expected to arrive in Tokyo around March 24. Don’t underestimate these normally...
- Posted March 9, 2023
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Bus operators: No need to fold twin strollers to hop into a Toei bus.
A blog by former Japanese national team volleyball player Kana Oyama telling her followers the pains of using Toei Bus services with her twins, created quite a stir among other concerned parents. The growing reluctance to take...
- Posted January 3, 2023
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Families in Japan get a 100K Yen benefit for childbirths in or after April 2022.
If you gave birth at the start of Japan’s fiscal year in April 2022 and after, you can apply for Pregnancy and childbirth benefits worth 100,000 yen. The aid will be funded by the Japanese government’s recently-enacted second...
- Posted December 7, 2022
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Survey reveals pregnant women in Japan reluctant to take COVID-19 Shots
A survey conducted by the National Center for Child Health and Development revealed on Saturday that about half of pregnant women in Japan are concerned over the side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations and are reluctant to take...
- Posted December 4, 2022
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The North Face makes a unisex baby-wearing jacket for colder days
Taking an outdoor adventure with a baby in tow just got more practical in this generation. After outdoor global brand North Face Japan launched its maternity product line last year, it has announced the release of a...
- Posted September 15, 2022
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Study explained: An 8-min wait before crib transfer works for baby’s uninterrupted sleep.
Just when you thought your baby finally falls asleep in your arms, he wakes again and starts crying when laid in the crib. Sounds familiar? A baby waking through the night, demanding your full attention can be...
- Posted September 14, 2022
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The rate of COVID-19 transmission from mom to baby is low.
Up until now, what we know about the placenta is that it keeps the fetus safe and fed. However, Boston researchers recently revealed its findings in the American Journal of Pathology that it also protects the baby...
- Posted February 4, 2022
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Antibodies in Breastmilk of Moms Who’ve Had COVID Can Protect Babies, says new study.
A new study suggests breastfeeding after COVID-19 infection may increase an infant’s immune response to the new coronavirus. The study found that by the age of 2 months, the saliva taken from breastfed infants contained certain antibodies...
- Posted November 24, 2021
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The stroller made for Tokyo’s tight and narrow spaces.
Hopping on and off busy trains in Tokyo with kids in tow is relatively easy with Nuna’s TRIV stroller. Parents new to Tokyo are aghast by how tight and narrow spaces are between ticket gates at train...
- Posted November 7, 2021
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When is the right time to go back to work after having a baby?
Having a baby is exciting, exhausting, and expensive. At some point between midnight feedings and mountains of diaper changes, you will need to decide when or whether to return to work. This choice is often fraught with...
- Posted February 9, 2021
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Adorable Pokemon-themed baby wear will delight new parents
If you’re wondering what to dress the newest spoilt member of the family for the holiday season, here’s some good news for new parents. “Mon Poke”, an official Pokemon maternity and baby wear brand for up to...
- Posted December 22, 2020
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Babies with crawling experience better at handling heights, experts say.
Parents always keep an eye on their walking toddlers to catch them when they fall. But did you know that babies as young as 12 months old naturally become aware of avoiding heights? A group of researchers...
- Posted December 10, 2020
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Thai hospitals put face shields on newborns for virus protection.
Moms giving birth today are faced with a conundrum of ‘coronavirus situations’, a melee of mommy-madness that simply would not go away soon. Thanks to the forward-thinking medical staff at the Paulo Samut Prakan hospital in Thailand,...
- Posted April 10, 2020
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Baby in Yamanashi diagnosed with coronavirus in serious condition.
Yamanashi Prefecture has reported its youngest person diagnosed with the new coronavirus. The baby under the age of 1 was rushed to the Yamanashi hospital after the mother noticed something unusual. The baby who had a cardiopulmonary...
- Posted April 2, 2020
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Family breathes sigh of relief as 2-week old baby girl recovers from COV-19 without medication.
On February 2, a coronavirus patient in Wuhan, China, gave birth to a baby girl named Xiao Xiao at the Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University. The mother had been confirmed to have the COV-19 disease before going...
- Posted February 25, 2020
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The costliest Japan-made stroller is a whopping one million yen!
Combi, purveyor of strollers and child seats in Japan, releases its luxury stroller brand, Eggshock HH Crystal designed for babies 1 month up to 36 months (with weight restriction up to 15 kg). The costliest of all...
- Posted June 17, 2019
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Glico has a new baby formula milk brand for emergency use
Early this month, GLICO, one of Japan’s largest purveyors of confectionery and dairy products, has started selling ICREO, a liquid type of baby formula milk developed with infants in disaster-struck areas in mind. The ready-to-drink baby formula...
- Posted March 18, 2019
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Is it possible to predict if your baby will be left-handed or right-handed in the womb? “Yes,” say Italian researchers.
Many famous people are born lefties such as ex US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, musician Paul McCartney, artist Leonardo de Vinci and international boxing champion Manny Pacquiao. Social science claims lefties are more intelligent than...
- Posted December 8, 2017
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Top 20 popular baby names in Japan
Akachan Honpo, Japan’s purveyor of baby goods and supplies has announced yesterday 2017’s Top 20 Most Popular Names for baby boys and girls. Data from 42,416 boys, 40,501 girls have been collected from 108 Akachan Honpo stores...
- Posted November 16, 2017
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Here comes a kiddie gourmet that babies love
Babies need a balanced solid food from 4 months until two years. Parents who have tried making baby food at home and have given up because they can’t keep up with daily routine, cite time and storage...
- Posted November 13, 2017
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Pregnant in Tokyo
Congratulations! Your personal journey with parenthood has begun. It’s a long and complex path that you will walk for the rest of your days. Surely you have some very immediate concerns and could benefit from a...
- Posted October 29, 2017
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Snoove
If you haven’t checked out Aprica’s new premium class 3-wheeler SNOOVE stroller yet, you may be in for a surprise. While it is packed with new safety and comfort features to suit a Tokyo lifestyle such as...
- Posted July 27, 2017
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When is toe walking bad?
We all know babies toe walk in the early stages of their development. Toe walking is an attempt to move with the ball of the foot instead of having the heel and bottom of the foot touch...
- Posted May 16, 2017
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Facebookers awed by science experiment proving breast milk fights bacteria
A facebook posting by Vicky Greene, a microbiology student at South Devon College in Paignton, England has evoked immediate reaction among facebookers. The posting got over 4,300 comments, 30,000 likes and was shared 27,000 times in just...
- Posted March 9, 2017