Baby, Infant (Newborn) - The occurrence of Factors Contributing to Low Birth Weight Babies

Baby, Infant (Newborn) - The occurrence of Factors Contributing to Low Birth Weight Babies 

Human infant is a newborn until the age of 12 months, but no definite limits. According to psychology, child development is a period that spans from birth to 18 or 24 months. Infancy is a period that is highly dependent on adults. Many psychological activity that occurs only as a beginning such as language, symbolic thought, sensorimotor coordination, and social learning.  At this time humans are very cute and adorable but also susceptible to death. Infant mortality is divided into two, neonatal mortality (deaths in the first 27 days of life), and post-neonatal (after 27 days).

Feeding is done by special industrial milk. Babies have a sucking instinct, which makes them able to take milk from the breasts. If the mother can not breastfeed, or unwilling, infant formula is commonly used in Western countries. In other countries there is a hire "wet nurses" ( to breastfeeding infants.

Babies are not able to regulate the disposal of manure, therefore, is used diapers. Used baby diapers could be a regular cloth diapers or disposable nappies (diapers). Today, the disposable diaper usage becomes more popular than regular cloth diapers because it is more practical and not too much trouble. However, new problems arise mainly due to the use of disposable diapers is diaper rash problems. Sensitive skin of babies who are more often closed and became difficult to breathe thus allowing the onset of rash and irritation problems in the baby's skin. Although the problem of diaper rash is a common issue, but if left alone without proper treatment may develop serious problems such as inflammation and infection of the baby's skin.

The occurrence of Factors Contributing to Low Birth Weight Babies

* Mother Factor

o Nutrition during pregnancy is less

Lack of nutrition during pregnancy will adversely impact the fetus. Determination of good nutritional status is by measuring maternal weight before pregnancy and increase weight gain during pregnancy. Malnutrition in pregnant women can affect fetal growth process and can cause miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, neonatal death, birth defects, anemia in infants, asphyxia. Intra-partum (die in the womb) of low birth weight (LBW). Weight gain during pregnancy an average of 0.3 to 0.5 kg / week. When associated with pregnancy, weight gain during early pregnancy 5 kg, then each trimester (II and III) each increase of 5 kg. At the end of pregnancy, weight gain was 9-12 kg total. If there is excessive weight gain, to consider the risk of swelling, multiple pregnancy, hidroamnion, or a big kid. [Citation needed] Another indicator to determine the nutritional status of pregnant women is to measure the LLA. LLA is Upper Arm Circumference. LLA is less than 23.5 cm is a strong indicator for nutritional status are less / worse. Mothers at risk to give birth to children with Low Birth Weight (LBW). Thus, if it is found early in pregnancy, the officer may motivate him to pay more attention to maternal health (Hidayati, 2009).

o Age

Low birth weight is also correlated with maternal age. The highest percentage of babies with low birth weight found in groups of adolescents and women aged over 40 years. Mothers who are too young are often emotionally and physically immature, in addition to the generally low education, young mothers who are still dependent on others. LBW births was higher in young mothers aged less than 20 years. Teenagers often gave birth to babies with lower weight. This happens because they are not yet mature, and they do not have placental transfer system as efficiently as adult women. In women who are parents even though they have experienced, but his condition and his health had started to decline so that it can affect intra-uterine fetus and can cause low birth weight births. Maternal age factor is not the main factor of LBW births, but the birth of low birth weight appears to be increasing in women aged beyond the age of 20 to 35 years.

o Distance pregnancy and maternity are too close

Distance of less than 2 years of pregnancy can cause poor fetal growth, prolonged labor and bleeding in the uterus during labor because of circumstances not recovered properly. Mothers who gave birth to a child with a very close distance (under two years) will experience an increased risk of bleeding in third trimester, including for reasons of placenta previa, anemia and premature rupture of membranes and can give birth to low birth weight babies.

o Parity mother

Children over 4 can lead to impaired fetal growth that gave birth to babies with low birth weight and bleeding during delivery because the uterus is usually already weak state.

o maternal chronic disease

Asthma + bronkiale:

Effect of asthma on the mother and the fetus depends on the frequent and heavy attacks, because the mother and fetus to be deprived of oxygen (O2) or hypoxia. State of hypoxia if not addressed will certainly affect the fetus, and frequent miscarriage, premature labor or fetal weight do not correspond with gestational age (fetal growth disorders).

+ Urinary tract infection with bacteriuria without symptoms (asymptomatic):

Frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria approximately 20-10%, and is influenced by parity, race, socioeconomic pregnant women. Some researchers have an association with an increased incidence of bacteriuria incidence of anemia in pregnancy, premature delivery, impaired fetal growth, and preeclampsia.

+ Hypertension:

Hypertensive disease in pregnancy is a vascular disorder that occurs before pregnancy or arising in pregnancy or at the beginning of labor, hypertension in pregnancy is an important cause of stillbirth and neonatal death. Mothers with hypertension will lead to the occurrence of placental insufficiency, fetal hypoxia so stunted growth and premature births often occur. Hypertension in pregnant women are the early symptoms of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and causes of impaired fetal growth resulting in low birth weight.

o Lifestyle

Consumption of drugs during pregnancy: Increasing use of drugs (between 11% and 27% of pregnant women, depending on geographic location) has resulted in increasingly high incidence of premature birth, low birth weight, congenital defects, learning disabilities, and drug withdrawal symptoms in the fetus (Bobak, 2004). Alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Use of alcohol during pregnancy is associated with miscarriage (spontaneous abortion), mental retardation, low birth weight and fetal alcohol syndrome.

* Factor of pregnancy

o Complications of Pregnancy

+ Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia:

Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia can cause growth retardation or IUGR fetus in the womb and stillbirth. This is because the mother will cause Pre-eklampsia/Eklampsia perkapuran in the placenta, while baby food and oxygen from the placenta, the presence in the area of ​​the placenta, which supplies food and oxygen into the fetus is reduced.

Premature rupture of membranes +

Premature rupture of membranes when expressed prior to the delivery takes place. Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is caused by due to the reduced strength of the membrane caused by an infection that can originate from the vagina and cervix. In normal labor or rupture of the membranes are usually resolved after a complete opening, if premature rupture of membranes, is an important issue in obstetric complications associated with preterm birth and maternal infection.

o hydramnios

Hydramnios or sometimes also called polyhydramnios is a state in which the amount of amniotic fluid exceeding 2000 cc. Hydramnios symptoms occur solely because of mechanical factors as a result of a large uterus presses on the organs around him. Hydramnios should be considered a high risk pregnancy because it can harm the mother and child. Prognosis of children less well because of congenital abnormalities, prematurity, prolapse funikuli and others.

o Pregnant double / Gemeli

Fetal weight in twin pregnancies is lighter than a single fetus in pregnancy at the same gestational age. Until 30 weeks of pregnancy weight gain twins with a single fetus pregnancies. After that, weight gain is smaller, probably due to excessive strain causing reducing placental blood circulation. Weight of the fetus in twin pregnancies on average 1000 grams lighter than the single-fetus pregnancy. Weight newborns in twin pregnancies is generally less than 2500 grams. An important factor in this trend is the occurrence of parturition prematurus.

o antepartum haemorrhage

Antepartum hemorrhage is bleeding in pregnancy above 22 weeks until delivery towards before the baby is born (Saifuddin, 2002). The main complications of antepartum bleeding is bleeding that causes anemia and shock that caused the bad state of the mother. This situation is caused disruption to the placenta resulting in fetal anemia occurs even shock that resulted in intrauterine fetal intrauterine death (Wiknjosastro, 1999: 365). If the fetus can be saved, can occur low birth weight, respiratory failure syndrome and complications asphyxia.

o Factors fetus

+ Congenital Defects (congenital abnormalities)

Congenital abnormalities are structural abnormalities in the baby's growth arising from the life of egg products of conception. Babies who are born with congenital abnormalities, generally will be born as Low Birth Weight Infants (LBW) or small baby to her pregnancy. Low Birth Weight Infants with severe congenital abnormalities which have approximately 20% die within the first week of life.

+ Infection In Uterus

Infectious hepatitis in pregnancy comes from impaired liver function in regulating and maintaining the body's metabolism, so that the flow of nutrients to the fetus may be interrupted or reduced. Therefore, the influence of hepatitis infection causes abortion or birth prematurity and fetal death in utero. Pregnant women with rubella infection would adversely impact the fetus. These infections can cause low birth weight babies, birth defects and fetal death.

Twins Baby, Child, and Pictures (Types)

Twins Baby, Child, and Pictures

Twins or twins are two or more individuals who share the same uterus and are usually, but not always, was born in the same day. In humans, women with content that brings twins into labor will thus multiple and usually contain a shorter period (34 to 36 weeks) rather than a single baby pregnancy. Because preterm birth usually have health consequences for babies, twin births are often handled specially in a slightly different than normal birth.

Twin deliveries are common in animals because many animals that produce eggs cooked (ready to be fertilized) at the same time. Domestic animals such as cats, dogs, rats, or sheep usually have more than one child at birth.

Types of Twins

Judging from the origin of the zygote, there are two types of labor twins: fraternal (dizygotic) and identical (monozygotic). Dizygotic twins are common in vertebrates, while monozygotic twins is a rare thing. Humans have this ability. Armadillo ribbed-nine (Dacypus novemcinctus) if the delivery has always had four monozygotic twins

Dizygotic or fraternal twins (DZ)

Dizygotic twins (known as "non-identical twins") occur because the zygote-zygote is formed from a different egg. There are more than one egg is attached to the womb wall by sperm cells at the same time. In humans, the process of ovulation is sometimes release more than one mature egg into the fallopian tubes are fertilized when they will bring more than one zygote.

Dizygotic twins are genetically no different than ordinary brothers and thrive in a separate amnion and placenta. They can have different sexes or the same.

Studies also show that talent gave birth to the offspring inherited the DZ twins (is genetic), but only female offspring / female who is able to show it (because only female / female who can manage the expenditure of the egg).

The term given to the Dampit twins twins with different sexes.

Monozygotic or identical twins (MZ)

Monozygotic twins occur when a single fertilized egg cell to form one zygote (monozygotic). During its development, the zygote divides into a different embryo. These two embryos develop into fetuses sharing the same womb. Depending on the phase separation of zygotes, identical twins may share the same amnion (known as monoamniotik) or different amnion. Furthermore, identical twins can not monoamniotik share the same placenta (known as monochorionic, monochorionic) or not. All monoamniotik definitely monochorionic twin. Sharing the same amnion (or the same amnion and placenta) can cause complications in pregnancy. For example, the umbilical cord of twin monoamniotik can be twisted to reduce or interfere with the distribution of blood to the developing fetus.

 

MZ twin pairs are always the same and is genetically the same (clones) unless there is a mutation in the development of one individual. Twin similarity level is very high, with differences sometimes occur in the form of similarity of reflection. Differences occur in terms of detail, like a fingerprint. When individuals grow older, level of similarity is usually reduced because of personal experience or a different lifestyle. Research from Fraga et al. (2005) reveal the influence of epigenetic processes that distinguish individuals MZ twins, due to different genes are switched on.  Despite the influence of habit or experiences that influence these differences, scientists assumed random processes contribute more towards differences that occur. Research with mice even show a difference in the activity of histone (associated with epigenetic) of the first four cells are formed.

Until now scientists have not agreed on the existence of genetic influences for the occurrence of MZ twins. But note there are several places in the world that has a frequency of MZ twins is higher than other places.

Differences ordinary and Siamese twins

In the usual sequence of twin babies born children are distinguished because one by one while the mother remained conjoined.

Tips Baby Skin Care 101 - All About Baby

Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries of this world is giving birth. Those who tend to wax philosophical over it even regard giving birth as a gift. Well, people can call it anything they want but no matter what, it's inarguable that giving birth is complicated and the difficulties do not end after the process ends. From the moment the baby emerges out of the womb, a special care must be devoted to the newborn. Apart from the love that you need to give your baby, you also have to be sensitive about your child's needs. In fact, a comprehensive knowledge on baby care is needed so that your baby will grow up well.

The needs of your baby can be summed up to three essential categories: skin, sleep, and of course, food. First off, you need to understand the skin part. The skin of your baby as well as other vital parts like the skin, bottom, nose, head, and eyes are extremely delicate. The most common skin conditions that may hit your baby's skin are heat rash, cradle crap, baby acne and baby gerbils. These skin conditions are pretty common among babies born in any country.

It goes without saying that parents should have a good if not expert knowledge in baby skin care. If you know nothing about this stuff, then you must start learning now unless you have the dough to spend on professional baby sitters. For beginners, baby skin care is one of the most vital factor that affects you baby's well-being. Since baby skin is very sensitive, you need to make sure that the baby's living environment is free from infection and irritants. Merely touching your baby's skin may cause redness and irritation so you really have to work hard in removing all possible agents of infection and irritation.

Before putting you baby on a particular room, make sure that the room is totally disinfected. Use special disinfectants to clean the room. You also need to use effective yet mild detergents to wash your baby's bedding, pillowcase, and clothing. Another thing hat you should know is baby skin can lose moisture fast. However, baby skin tends to retain or absorb moisture on a much slower rate. Bathing your baby with lukewarm water and ultra mild soap can help regain lost moisture. Baby wipes are also very effective in keeping your baby's skin free from dirt and infection. To be sure, you can also consult your baby's pediatrician about the proper baby care for your baby.

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A Baby Book Is Very Good To Have

Congratulations! The news of the having a baby enter a home is some of the most exciting, and nerve wracking a family can ever have. There are so many changes that will need to be made and that are starting in a mother's body that it's hard to keep track of them all. Maybe a friend is the one who actually is expecting a little one and it's the first time or the third time. Either way there's no better gift to give than a great baby book.

Having a book that can chronicle everything a mother to be feels while pregnant is a fantastic way to be able to share valuable experiences and information with a daughter or son in the future. They are also valuable in assisting with remembering or prompting questions that are good to pose to the doctors when all those visits seem daunting. They help let an expecting mother know if she's been eating something that doesn't agree with her, or if she had any unusual cravings during a certain portion of the pregnancy. One of the best things about baby books is the memories they help expecting parents hold on to for years to come.

Maybe a pregnancy journal has already been received, if so great! What about an actual baby book, that helps to keep all the information about teething, about crawling or even the infamous first words. Parents like to think they'll remember these things forever and often do, but what about when they're gone and their children wish to share these fun facts with the kids they have? These books are fantastic ways to store pictures of the little one at all the important mile stones they'll pass all too quickly. They are fun ways to store when first teeth are cut, first words spoken and what they are, and of course first steps and when they happened.

Maybe the words baby books bring to mind books that a parent will read to their child when they arrive in the world. These are just as important as the previous ideas, because it's been proven over and over again to help children develop their essential reading and language skills. Not to mention vital quality time spent with parent and child reading a fun new book. These types of books are great to help a young baby get some relaxing time with their parent, and get to hear words that will lend to teaching them language, and later how to read and spell. These make fantastic shower gifts or first birthday gifts.

Whether the great news is a parent’s first time having a baby, or a person has been invited to a birthday party or baby shower, a baby book is the way to go and should be at the top of the list for essential items to have. Gather some thoughts on whether a pregnancy journal, or a baby memory book, or a fun story is perfect for the individual and then have a blast getting that special item for a certain someone.

How To Make Child Safety in the Home

Child safety is an important issue for many parents and there are various things they can be doing to ensure it is covered off, from baby bed guards to window locks.

One of the first things that you may want to fit when your child becomes mobile is a stair gate (also called a stair guard). These will fit across the top and/or the bottom of the stairs depending on where you and your child are situated. They form a barrier to either the child falling down the stairs from the top or to prevent the child from climbing up the stairs from the bottom and either falling down the stairs or through the stair hand rails.

As well as the stairs you will also want to make sure that you secure windows and in particular any windows which are upstairs. There are many window locks on the market which you can either fit yourself or you may want to get a handyman to come in a fit them for you. They are either key locks which fit to the actual window frame or there are bolts that can fit to the lever handles of windows. Many new window designs come with locks incorporated as part of the handle mechanisms and these are always worth getting if they are an option when buying new windows.

You should also think about your child's safety when they are in their beds. When your child moves out of their cot into a bigger bed there is the risk that they will fall out of bed as they sleep. This can obviously result in injury or at the least it results in a broken night’s sleep for your child and you. You should therefore use baby bed guards of some sort to form a barrier to stop your child from rolling out of bed.

Finally you might like to consider fitting small catches to any drawers and low level cupboards around the house. Children are naturally very inquisitive and will want to get into all these places where they are not supposed to. You can fit small plastic catches to the inside of drawers and cupboards that allow you to access them but which should keep your kids out.

So if you are wanting to keep your children safe make sure you look into getting stair gates, bed guards, window locks and safety catches for drawers and cupboards.

All About Babies and Sleep

Ask any parent of an infant and most likely, they have more than a few stories to share about their babies and sleep habits. Ask just about anyone, and they will most likely spend a good half an hour telling you why their routine for getting baby to sleep is the best. Babies and sleep is a subject that it seems everyone has an opinion on, however, if you are facing parenting a newborn, you have to remember that not all advice is right.

Instead of worrying about various advice and the experiences of your friends and family, there are a few key facts you need to understand when it comes to babies and sleep. Once you have these facts in mind, you will better understand your own baby's sleeping habits so that you can make sure he or she is getting the rest they need.

The first thing you need to think about is this. No two adults have the same sleep pattern. In fact, we all need a different amount of sleep to stay healthy. We all spend different amounts of time on the various levels of sleep. Why, then, would you expect all infants to be the same? The truth is, when it comes to babies and sleep, what works for one baby will not necessarily work for another. While there are various pieces of advice you can try to use when getting your baby to sleep, keeping in mind that they may not all work is what you need to always remember.

The next thing you need to remember is that establishing a proper sleep routine while your baby is still an infant will help them form proper sleep habits for the rest of their lives. While you cannot always determine an exact time to feed the baby and put them to bed, if you can establish a time frame, this will help the baby's body become adjusted to a certain sleep time.

Finally, you need to remember that it is only natural for each baby's sleep patterns to be different and it is only natural that they do not start sleeping through the night immediately. In fact, recent studies have shown that trying to make a newborn sleep through the night too soon can actually damage their future sleep habits. While it may be frustrating now, it is best to work with your baby's sleep habits, even if it means they do wake up during the night.

When it comes to babies and sleep, the most important thing to remember is that each baby is different. There is plenty of good advice out there on how to get baby to sleep, but do not become frustrated if some of the advice works for you and some does not.

Good Ideas for new born baby boy gifts

Discovering new born child boy gifts can sometimes appear like a chore. There are a lot of issues you have to consider to ensure that you won't bring any harm to the child boy. You therefore require to find some thing that is individual, fun for the baby and useful for the parents, safe to make use of, nicely coloured, and so on. That's why numerous individuals find it fairly tough to buy new born baby boy gifts.

Fortunately this write-up will come for your help and will guide via choosing the very best and most creative new born baby boy gifts. Following the recommendations outlined in right here you will have the ability to discover new born baby boy gifts with ease which won't only place a smile on the baby's face but will also please the parents.

Even though the most useful gift that you simply could give to the parents of the new born baby boy could be a diaper cake, you should attempt to make your gift a little much more personal. Child clothes are an additional factor that the parents can't get sufficient of when their baby boy is just expanding up. He will change clothes every couple of months so it doesn't matter if you purchase clothes a few sizes bigger because he will soon be able to put on them. Tradition has it that child boys are dressed in blue. And although this is not a rule, you might want to consider this colour for the baby's clothes. Also, in the event you intend on buying clothes as new born baby boy gifts you will have the ability to discover fantastic offers on sets in the event you search on-line.

In the event you don't thoughts spending just a little more cash on the new born child boy gifts you can get him more that 1 thing. You could get some baby boy clothes, plush toys, diaper bags and something else you can think of that each the baby boy and the parents will appreciate.

When buying new born child boy gifts you should think about the parents as well. Get something that they could use also. It's good to put a smile on the baby's face but in the event you can get some thing that will please everyone it'll be even much better. So take 1 of these great new born child boy gifts ideas and put it into practice and give each the parents and the new born child a reason to remember you.

How To Communicate With Your Newborn

There is an abundance of things that you can do for your newborn that is going to help them in their progress and is going to help them be smarter and develop faster. Don't ignore the fact that talking is one of the most critical things that you can do for them.

You should always be speaking to your newborn. This is something that many parents may possibly overlook because they really feel that, given that their babies are so little, they can not respond to what they are saying. Nevertheless babies develop the ability to speak simply because they are spoken to. In order to help speech develop for your baby, you have to remember that you need to always talk to them. Even before they are mature enough to fully grasp what you are saying, and before they can respond back to you with actual words you should be communicating with them. Some of the most delightful things that you could say to your baby will include a or nursery song and some poems because of the repetition, which babies love, and the singing that your baby will have connections to. Chlld Development Researchers have discovered that nursery rhymes, singing and saying poems are the best ways to help teach baby to talk.

You need to speak to your baby about everyday things, like telling them what you are doing. If you are talking to them at the time you are doing it, this will help them to learn how to do things and what certain items are. Also, you can help them by telling the names of things and pointing at them. Repeating familiar words and phrases, is also critical to your baby's development. As a newborn, your baby is developing the mental foundation for saying words in the future. So if you are really serious about making efforts to teach baby to talk do your very best to speak to your baby as much as possibleall through the day .

Communicating with your newborn may possibly seem foolish at the start . Some parents may possibly feel like they do not have to do it. But this is a big mistake because it is certainly not feasible to know what kinds of advancements are delayed or do not even develop if a parent did not make the effort to speak to their child. Be sure that you are always talking to your baby no matter how many days, weeks, or months old they are. You can be assured it's always going to be a gift that will assist them and not harm your child.

Regardless what you assume you are doing for your baby, not talking to them, from the day they are born, would be a huge mistake. You will see if you talk to your baby, his or her speaking skill is going to develop much more quickly. You will be astonished to see how much more speech your child has at a much earlier age if you speak to them since from the moment they were born . You will also be proud to know that, by your commitment, you have done your best to teach baby to talk.

The Way To Choose a Perfect Baby Girl Gift

You must admit that shopping for a baby is always exciting, whether it is for your baby or someone else. Just the idea of shopping for a tiny person is exhilarating, but there are times when we are not sure which items would be perfect for the little one. Many women, whether mothers or not, are pretty much in tune with what would be perfect for a baby girl. The reason comes from being a female as well. However, it may not be the same if a male is shopping for a baby girl. If this is the case, let me help you out.

One thing is for sure. By using

http://www.toocutebabygifts.com, you can find the perfect gift for a little baby girl. Not only do they offer a variety of gifts perfect for baby girls, they also offer them at prices that are affordable for anyone. One thing we know about females is that they grow an attachment to beautiful shoes. considering this fact, it is never to early to invest in a pair of adorable shoes for a baby girl. Why not be the first to add to her collection of shoes. They come with a variety of styles and designs like flowers, animal characters, and more.

If you're anything like me, you may like to buy gifts that are useful. If so, then you're in luck. One of the most important things a new baby girl will need the most is clothes and warmers for the feet. You have cute little booties as well as little princess dresses, and adorable double layered shirts to choose from. The best part is that the designs and styles offered by http://www.toocutebabygifts.com/ are unique. This way you'll be able to buy a gift that will be unforgettable.

Another important time in a baby girls life is mealtime. We all know how messy babies can get when eating, which is why their are perfect gifts just for this occasion. Gifts such as baby bibs, cloths, special baby dishes, bottles and more are perfect for making mealtime a lot easier for baby and mom. Some of these items come in sets, however, you may buy them in singles as well. These items can make meal time on the go less complicated, and helps mommy avoid changing baby's clothing two or three times a day.

There are a lot of different baby girl gifts to consider such as custom made blankets, room decor items, baby bath items, picture frames, socks, jewelry, keepsakes, and more. Regardless of what you decide, you are sure to find the perfect gift at.

The Best Baby Stores In the World

Are there any baby products safe out there? Aren't you as parents tired of the amount of baby products getting recall from the baby stores?I know I am. I am constantly horrified at the number of products that I can not purchase for my kids. I recently went to purchase a mini rattle for my little girl and found out the next day that there was a recall on the product.Many of us as parents I'm sure, only want the best for our kids. We don't want anything that will hurt or harm them, so I was doing some research on the products and to my surprise the numbers of recalled baby products were startling.For this year there have been a total of 10 baby products recalled in baby stores throughout the United States. With that said I complied a list, here are the top 10 products.

1.ASOM Wood Playpens- March 3,2011,over 5,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission- This product was recalled because the wood from the playpen can break, split or crack at point where hardware is installed.

2.OBall Links & Mini Rattle- March 3,2011, over 14,00 products were recalled. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission- The hard plastic c-links can break causing a choking hazard to babies.

3.Parents Busy Time Activity Toys-March 3,2011, over 4,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission-Wooden pegs on the xylophone activity can come loose, causing a child to choke.

4.Baby Jugger Jumper Seats-March 1st, over 2,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission- If the jumper seat doesn't properly lock into place, it can cause the child to fall out of the seat.

5.BoB Jogging Strollers-February 23, over 337,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission-The drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a kids throat causing the child to strangle his/her self.

6.Burlington Basket Company Bassinets-February 16th, over 500,00 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission- If the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked into position, the bassinet can collapse causing the child to fall out.

7.Summer Infant Baby Monitor with Cords-February 11th, over 1.7 million products were recalled. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission-The cords can present a strangulation hazard if they are too close to the baby crib.

8.Summer Infant hand held video monitors-February 11th,2011, over 58,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission-The battery in the hand held video monitor can over heat causing a burning hazard to the kids.

9.Sassy Refreshing Rings-January 31, about 37,000 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission-Pieces of the black plastic from the polka dot can be hazardous to children chewing on it.

10.Land of Nod Rosebuds Cribs-January 26, about 300 products were recalled.According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission- The drop side hardware can break or fail, causing entrapment, suffocation, and strangulation.