The Best Way to Name Your Baby

Choosing a baby name for your child is almost like choosing his identity. Ever heard about the association of a person’s name with his personality? That’s how our names really work. A name molds a person’s identity like a cookie-cutter. So, better get that best baby name for your son or daughter. Read on for some tips on how to provide that best baby name for your little angel.

1. Stop naming your baby according to the dictates of your family’s tradition. Choosing the right baby name does not have to always rely on what your elderly relatives deem to be the best baby name. Keep in mind that once your baby is born he will be stuck with that baby name for life. That means it’s not wise to just settle for any baby name that will suit your grandma’s or auntie’s taste.

2. Think about his future. You don’t want your baby to be always called with a nickname that will forever ridicule him or will allow his playmates to make a big laughingstock out of him, right? Research about the meaning of the baby name you are eyeing to give to your baby. Don’t consider Beelzebub as a prospective baby name just because you heard it from a TV show and you find it cute. Don’t use Rodelfa just because a certain Mexican TV show’s hunky lead actor is called Rodolfo.
Just plainly saying yes to your gut feel, thinking of the people that pops into your head upon hearing somebody spout a certain name, trying to follow a fad by naming your baby a certain celebrity’s (sometimes notorious) or NOT THINKING AT ALL in giving your precious one his or her baby name are huge no-nos!

3. Consider reading the initials of the baby name you are planning to give your baby. Make sure they don’t stand for anything funny, disturbing or something utterly stupid. Christine Sue Irving? What will happen on the next episode? Alvin Stephen Stuart? He’ll surely remember not to get near any hole. Fran Ursula Catherine Klein? Uh-oh! See? Can you imagine the serious situation you may put your child into when he or she grows up?

4. Check your family tree. Some can’t still get away from some traditions regarding baby name decisions, especially when they have a special bond with a certain family member that they want that person’s name to be a part of their baby’s name. If your planning to still follow the tradition of putting a part of your elder relatives’ names on your baby’s name, you have to know whether anybody else in your family use that name too. You don’t want to confuse people when they’re calling a name that’s owned by two. Ask around.

5. Don’t go for the overkill. Being too creative on thinking of a baby name can backfire, I’m telling you. Examples are too unique spellings. It will be hard for the kid to keep on spelling his or her name to people who only know the common spelling of such name.

6. Two heads are better than one. Decide with your partner in coming up with the best baby name for your sweet baby. Sharing on this kind of decision-making is a good way of furthering your bond as a couple, not to mention the possibility of coming up with the most suitable baby name for your baby.

Being impulsive in giving your baby a name could bring about an emotional or psychological effect when he or she grows up. Being a parent, it is our responsibility to give our baby the best advantage we can give. A good sounding name, appeasing relatives and friends, avoiding embarrassing initials and discovery of disgusting meanings are some of the major concerns that should be considered in your quest for the perfect baby name. You might find them a bit taxing. But in the long run, you’ll see that doing your homework will make your baby thank you when the right time comes. Happy baby naming!

Why Babies Cry

"Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of life."

-Maureen Hawkins

Babies cry for a reason.

A baby's only means of communication is crying. As a parent, we should realize this and find out what our baby is trying to say. When our little bundle of joy suddenly turn into a fit of tears it means that he or she is just craving for your sweet attention.

Some thought that a baby cries more during the afternoon accounting it to the anxiousness of the mother or the stressed mood of the father after going home from work. But the most accepted assumption now is that babies have this automatic screening ability they use to shut off all the noise that may stimulate some response from them so they could get enough rest for the first weeks of his life. Eventually, this filter weakens and totally disappears during the approximate age of six weeks. This makes a baby very sensitive to the external factors such as noise, movements, etcetera and these generally elicit a reaction from a baby and the best way he or she could respond is only through crying.

When a baby cry what is he or she trying to tell us?

There are numerous reasons why a baby succumbs to crying. As the relationship between the baby and the parent grow, parents can usually tell whats bothering their babies when they cry. Deciphering these reasons is the major feat a parent must accomplish. Here are some of the things your baby is making you understand through crying.

Hunger. Yes, your attention-hungry baby is craving to let you know that his tummy is grumbling. This is the most common reason for a baby to cry, especially, during his early months. The pattern of the hunger howl could be characterized as being persistent, demanding and almost rhythmical. But that rhythm is not at any rate close to becoming musical, of course.

Discomfort.

Soiled diaper can cause a lot of discomfort for your baby. Just imagine the feeling of wearing that soiled diaper which hardly let your skin breathe. It's wet and itchy and you just lie there with the diaper constantly rubbing your bottom as you move about until it got sore and you can't do anything about it. You'll cry too, for sure.

Pain is another reason why a baby cries.Babies are not Major Paynes to endure the most excruciating discomfort they could undergo. They are little, vulnerable beings that need to be attended to when injured or when in an inconvenient situation. This cry could be more persistent, louder and more demanding. Shrieking and screaming, those are words that better describe the crying pattern roused by pain. Some illness that causes much pain and discomfort, such as Urinary Track Infection, may also be the reason for a baby's bursting into fit of tears.

Boredom. What can I say? Aren't these babies just plain spoiled? Crying because of boredom, errr, I'd find that a bit more twisted or weird if it's with an adult that is. But babies are really built like this. Crying is their way of telling you, "Hey get me a life here!" Aside from attention and food, consequently, babies need a lot of stimulation. And when they don't get this, there you get your waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! The trick is to pick the baby up and play with him. This move may be frowned upon by some because of its amounting to spoiling the baby. But it is important to know that stimulation is also one of the major necessities of an infant and it won't hurt to provide him with some while in his growing age. This boredom cry is said to be also rhythmical and full of sobs and moans.

Disturbance. Surely, howling will proceed if they get surprised by some loud noise or movement when they're just about to fall sleep or are already fast asleep.