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Luke George Schmerge January 2, 2012
Parents Fred & Becky Schmerge Wapakoneta Grandparents Robert & Marilyn Schmerge Susan & the late Gary Schneider
Mary Ann G Egbert December 21, 2012
Parents Scott & Kristina Egbert Botkins Grandparents Ron & Donna Egbert Bill & Margaret Kuebush
Henry James Bensman August 1, 2012 Parents Randy & Sheila Bensman Sidney Grandparents Orville & Ruth Bensman Dan & Becky Schloss
Katelyn Michelle Middleton May 30, 2012
Easton Lane Studebaker February 10, 2012
Kayla Elizabeth Pence September 17, 2012
Parents Alan & Susan Middleton Sidney Grandparents Charlie & Becky Huelskamp George & Loretta Middleton
Braxton Jonathan-Edward Colegrove March 17, 2012 Parents Heather Werling & Johnny Colegrove Sidney Grandparents Lori Werling, Mary McAntally & Johnny Colegrove
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Parents Matt & Lindsay Wyan Sidney Grandparents Mike & Patti Shaffer, Mark & Kim Casto, Steve & Bette Wyan
Hannah Marie Wagner October 3, 2012
Parents Brian & Abby Wagner Sidney Grandparents Mike & Diane Snider Pam & the late Carl Wagner
Kenlee Francine Phlipot March 1, 2012
Makayla L. Davis March 1, 2012
Ethan L. Berger August 31, 2012
Aidan Joseph Wilker December 9, 2012
Parents Todd & Kathy Phlipot Versailles Grandparents Lavern & Mary Jo Poeppelman Conrad & Mary Phlipot
Fort Loramie Grandparents Dean & Monica Wintrow Chuck & Debbi Wooddell
Parents Kristina & Nathan Pence Anna Grandparents Michael & Nancy Pleiman Bruce & Beverly Pence
Parents Brad & Kelly Davis Miamisburg Grandparents Bob & Vicky Berger, Linda Davis, Jimmy & Dawn Davis
Parents Chris & Leslie Berger Anna Grandparents Bob & Vicky Berger Mark & Candy Carpenter
Parents Andy & Lisa Wilker St. Marys Grandparents Jim & Susan Schrock, Marciel Wilker & the late Bernard Wilker
Dexton Jake Wilson February 4, 2012
Jace Steven Thoma March 28, 2012
Jax Joseph Thoma March 28, 2012
Ella Jane Riley January 12, 2012
Winston William Payne October 17, 2012
Billy Studebaker & Kayla Wintrow
Parents Joshua & Natisha Wilson Tipp City Grandparents Bill & Deb Cromes Lori Smith
Parents Travis & Kate Thoma Pickerington Grandparents John & Joyce Thoma Steve & Harriett Sockrider
Parents Travis & Kate Thoma Pickerington Grandparents John & Joyce Thoma Steve & Harriett Sockrider
Parents Kara Thoma & Jason Riley Grove City Grandparents John & Joyce Thoma Joe & Barb White
Parents Chris Payne & Deanna Ivey Sidney Grandparents Bill & Rose Payne, Mary Payne, Ron & Kathy Ivey, Linda & Mike Allen
What does it mean to swaddle a baby? babycenter.com Swaddling is the art of snugly wrapping a baby in a blanket for warmth and security. It can keep your baby from being disturbed by her own startle reflex, and it can help her stay warm and toasty for the first few days of life until her internal thermostat kicks in. It may even help to calm your baby. These days, you probably won't leave the hospital without a little lesson in this technique. Try it, after you've made sure your baby isn't hungry, wet, or tired. Swaddling can be used to help settle your baby down when she's overstimulated or when she just needs to feel something similar to the tightness and security of the womb. If you choose to swaddle, be sure you know how to do it correctly. Improper swaddling by tightly wrapping your baby's legs straight down may loosen the joints and damage the soft cartilage of the hip sockets, leading to hip dysplasia. Developmental hip dysplasia is relatively common in newborns. Your doctor will screen your baby at birth and well-child visits for the condition. Family history, breech delivery, and being a girl put your baby at greater risk for hip dysplasia. To prevent hip dysplasia when you swaddle, be sure there's enough room at the bottom of the blanket so that your baby can bend her legs up and out from her body. Once your baby is about a month old you might want to stop swaddling her while she's awake, as it can interfere with mobility and development in older babies. It's fine to keep swaddling your baby for naps and nighttime if she seems to sleep better that way. She'll let you know by crying or kicking when she no longer wants to be bundled up. How do I swaddle a baby? See photos that demonstrate how to swaddle a baby in five simple steps. Lay a blanket on a flat surface like a diamond and fold down the top corner about 6 inches to form a straight edge. Place your baby on his back so that the top of the fabric is at shoulder level. Bring your baby's left arm down. Pull the corner of the blanket near his left hand over his arm and chest, and tuck the leading edge under his back on his right side. Bring your baby's right arm down. Pull the corner of the blanket near his right hand over his arm and chest, and tuck the cloth under his left side. Twist or fold the bottom end of the blanket and tuck it loosely behind your baby, making sure that both legs are bent up and out from his body, his hips can move, and his legs can spread apart naturally.
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Creating a successful baby schedule by Maureen Connolly babycenter.com Getting into a regular schedule for sleep, feeding, and activities can make life easier for you and your baby. But how to start? Below, find seven great guidelines for establishing a routine that works. Get your baby used to a bedtime routine early on Once you have a consistent bedtime worked out, a daytime routine will fall into place, says Tanya Remer Altmann, a pediatrician and editor-in-chief of The Wonder Years: Helping Your Baby and Young Child Successfully Negotiate the Major Developmental Milestones. And the easiest way to establish a regular bedtime is to start a bedtime routine that you and your baby can depend on night after night. “The bedtime routine is the most important thing to consider when establishing a schedule,” says Altmann. “You can't force it in the first few months, but you can start practicing at around 2 months.” Altmann says to keep it simple: a warm bath, jammies, a feeding, then lights-out. It's fine if feeding lulls your baby to sleep in the early months, Altmann says, but by 3 or 4 months you may want to try putting him down awake so he'll learn to fall asleep on his own. Teach your baby the difference between night and day Many babies mix up their days and nights at first, sleeping long stretches during the day only to perk up once the sun goes down. Helping your baby learn to tell day from night is a key first step to getting into a workable routine. Amy Shelley, mom to 8-month-old Alex, offers these tips: “During the day, keep the house bright. Do the exact opposite at night: Keep the house dim and quiet. Don't talk to your baby much during night feedings. Let him learn that night is for sleeping and daytime is for socialization and playtime.” Learn to read your baby's cues Websites, books, your baby's doc-
tor, and other parents can all help as you and more fun for both of them. figure out an appropriate schedule for “Now I'm able to feed him before he's your baby. But your child will be an im- really hungry and put him to bed before portant guide, and he'll tell you what he he's overtired and fussy,” says Scott. needs – if you learn to read his cues. Learning what your baby needs when “When parents take the time to be with takes time and patience. But you'll see their baby, the information they receive patterns emerge over time. And if you log gets sifted through their own experience. your baby's naps, feedings, playtime, and 'Instincts' come from learning about your so on in a notebook or on the computer, baby's temperament and what works for you can use this record to come up with a him,” says pediatrician Daniel Levy, pres- timetable for doing things. ident of the Maryland chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and clinical assistant All Parents professor of pediatrics at the University of & Grandparents! Maryland. Mom Liana Scott says paying close attention to 9-month-old Wapakoneta Avenue Keaton has helped her on Sidney’s Quiet Side anticipate his needs, which makes life easier
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Daylin Elizabeth Spangler June 8, 2012
Lauren Moeller January 24, 2012
Daxton Dunn DeToto July 11, 2012
Parents Tim & Courtney Spangler Hilliard Grandparents Mike & Bonnie Seffrin Hank & Ida Spangler
Parents Brad & Chrissy Moeller Columbus Grandparents Larry & Julie Moeller Patty Devine
Parents Michael & Dr. Karen DeToto New Braunfels, TX Grandparents
Elizabeth Audria Kay Bowyer February 6, 2012
Haylie Alexis Blosser September 13, 2012
Mason Henry Wagner June 9, 2012
Parents John & Renee Bowyer Sidney Grandparents John & Kris Bowyer Jim & Janet Stephens
Parents Justin & Megan Wagner Celina Grandparents Jeff & Deb Wagner Bob & Kris Morelock
Nora Elizabeth Bergman August 22, 2012
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Jaxon John Schmiesing May 14, 2012
Adilyn Rodell Dietz August 4, 2012
Ron & Wanda Challen, Joe & Margie DeToto, Barbara DeToto
Parents Brad & Jonica Bergman Yorkshire Grandparents Joe & Teckla Harshbarger Karen Bergman
Parents Adam & Lindsey Schmiesing Fort Loramie Grandparents John & Karen Brandewie Fred & Becky Schmiesing
Parents Brian & Rachel Dietz Jackson Center Grandparents Nick & Daleen Braun Mark & Kaye Ann Dietz
Grant Dominic Larger
Parents The late Brett Lonsbury & Jennifer Wright, West Chester Grandparents Bill & Suzann Lonsbury Gary & Erica Shaffer
Sophia Penelope Jannides October 1, 2012
Tyler Joshuah Miller
Parents Jody & Robert Blosser Amanda Grandparents Jim & JoEllen Fiebiger
Cooper Jayce Lonsbury May 29, 2012
Parents Stephanie Jannides & Godfrey Thompson Palo Alto, CA Grandparents Spiros & Mary Jannides
October 27, 2012 Parents Karen & Jeremy Miller Sidney Grandparents John & Ellen May Joseph & Yvonne Miller
September 21, 2012 Parents Rob & Lindsay Larger Carmel, IN Grandparents Joe & Mary Larger Karen & Vern Rosenbeck
Madelyn Rachelle Reed December 21, 2012
Porter Lindsey Ervin April 1, 2012
Raylen James Trent August 26, 2012
Dylan Sopheara Sip August 21, 2012
Elliot Christine Kinsella November 27, 2012
Parents Brooks & Jessica Reed Sidney Grandparents Jerry & Connie Bowden Monica Studebaker
Parents Al & Kelsey Ervin Richlands, NC Grandparents Bruce & Lynn Lindsey Byron & Jeannette Ervin
Parents Dillon Trent & Janisen Thayer Greenville Grandparents Lawrence & Charlene Thayer Steve & Nacie Trent
Parents Ley & Michelle Sip Westerville Grandparents
Terry & Carol Poppe, Kathy & Dale Brown, the late Siem Mey & Sim Sip, Mary Ruth Jackson
Parents Conor & Andrea Kinsella Chicago, IL Grandparents Pat & Susan Kinsella Michael & Christine Kirk
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Green living with baby By Sam Erickson
The problem with going green is that, sometimes, it just means more work. Why separate your trash when it can all just go in one bin? Why look for local products when you can get everything at a mega-mart? This tension often leads people to shy away from making the green choice, and this is particularly noticeable just after a baby is born. While many people want to make the environmentally-friendly choice, the extra work can make it prohibitive. With just a few simple choices, anyone with a baby can have a life that fulfills their goals and isn’t extra work. Diapers Disposable diapers created a revolution in parenting when they arrived on the scene just a few decades ago. They are convenient and extremely easy to handle. Disposables, however, also have a downside. With several changes every day, disposables create piles of waste that go directly into landfills. Studies have shown that they also take a long time to decay. Considering the savings of cloth diapers and the reduction in cost to the environment is something that many parents are doing today. Cloth diapers don’t have to be your only option, but using them as frequently as possible will lighten your footprint on the planet. Toys There are a lot of great toys that can be found at second-hand shops that are in good condition and perfectly fine for young children. Try to find toys that are made of recycled materials, either partially or fully. A greater awareness has arisen lately about potentially harmful chemicals in toys, so look to avoid those with toxic chemicals. If you don’t know what a toy is made of, ask. If a sales representative can’t tell you, it’s best to look somewhere else. Locating a toy shop that stocks environmentally friendly toys created locally can reduce your footprint
Clothes Realize that while a child is young, they will be growing quickly, which means lots of new clothes. Consider reducing the amount of clothing you buy. This will force you to do laundry more often, but will save you money as well. When buying clothes, try to buy good quality clothes made from organic materials, reducing hazardous chemicals in the environment. Gifts Your friends and family will undoubtedly want to shower you with gifts when they find out that you are having a baby. Make it clear to your family and friends that they can support your wishes and your baby by looking for gently used items. You can also reduce overall consumption by encouraging people to buy clothes for the child just after birth, giving you a better idea of what you will need and reducing the amount of clothes you buy. For many, the packaging is as important as the present, but asking for unwrapped gifts can also reduce overall waste. Going green with a baby isn’t really that much more work. What it takes is planning, foresight and communicating your wishes to everyone, including your spouse. A few simple steps can make a tremendous difference.
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Common baby myths Have a baby? Chances are you'll receive a lot of mixed advice with regards to caring for your little one. Most of it comes from wellmeaning family members or friends who think they know best. However, while you can listen to the advice of past parents, safety should always prevail and you should trust your instincts and those of professionals above all else. Here are some myths that have surfaced over time. It's best not to be fooled by these fallacies. • Picking up a baby too much will spoil him or her. False. Babies communicate by crying and whimpering -- it's their only method of telling parents what's wrong. Holding your baby helps him or her feel secure and can actually reduce stress and boost brain development. Don't feel guilty if you don't pick
up your child at the first coo. A healthy balance will help develop a safe and secure baby. • Feeding solids early on helps a baby sleep better. False. An infant's nutritional needs are met simply by breast milk or formula for at least the first six months of life. Some pediatricians say you can supplement with solids after four months of age, while others advise waiting until six months. Giving babies cereal early on will not help them to sleep better. In fact, their underdeveloped digestive system might not be able to handle the solids and it may lead to gas or irritation. • Pacifier use or thumb-sucking will cause buck teeth. False. Otherwise there would be a lot of children with funny teeth.
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Hannah Eileen Withrow March 31, 2012
Trevor Richard Martin April 4, 2012
Colin Matthew Koenig May 4, 2012
Zenna Elizabeth-Jo Dunn July 9, 2012
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Ross Joseph Woodard
March 1, 2012 Parents Keith & Honey Drinnen Sidney Grandparents
Polly & Dan Allen, Kim & Karen Zwiebel, Shirley Gibson, Joe & Bonnie Withrow
Parents Ben & Kristen Martin Perrysburg Grandparents Jill & the late Greg Martin Rick & Suzette Hamlin
Parents Nathan & Nicolle Koenig Botkins Grandparents Melody & Mark Meuller, Robert Lukens, Steve & Sandy Koenig
Parents Chris Dunn & Tabitha Werling Sidney Grandparents Beth Fruchey Tom & Lori Werling
Gwen & Henry Vanderlaan, Wanda Patton, Eddie & Becky Drinnen
November 21, 2012 Parents Jeff & Allison Woodard Botkins Grandparents Charlie & Candy Hoehne Jeff & Debbie Woodard
Vincent Joseph Zajac April 23, 2012
Easton Shuster February 1, 2012
Aiden Jonathan Kennedy March 16, 2012
Emma Rose Brumbaugh June 8, 2012
Rogan Steven Simon August 16, 2012
Eden Marie Smith March 6, 2012
Parents Ssgt. Dustin & Katie Withrow Grand Forks AFB, ND Grandparents
Parents Kris & Allison Zajac Newport, MI Grandparents John & Cindy Scheu Ken & Linda Zajac
Parents Tyler & Hillary Shuster Anna Grandparents John & Deb Vaubel Bart & Annette Shuster
Craig Michael Breeze June 15, 2012
Sophia Michelle Brunson February 11, 2012
Parents Matt & Tabitha Breeze Houston Grandparents Dale & Karen Breeze Larry & Terri Wogaman
Parents Mark & Kelli Brunson Sidney Grandparents Steve & Bonnie Brunson Sharon Philpot, Andy Philpot
Parents Jason & Lindsey Kennedy Sidney Grandparents
Tom & Ginny Sutton, Russ & Mary Bell, Dave & Brenda Kennedy
Parents Nicole & Kyle Brumbaugh Huber Heights Grandparents Bill & Sharon Kerber Ted & Rhonda Brumbaugh
Parents Ryan & Janessa Simon Fort Loramie Grandparents Keith & Sharon Reeder Richard & Cindy Larger, Steve Simon
Parents Adam & Jessica Smith Bellefontaine Grandparents Bruce & Connie Smith Terry & Judy Lunz
Kaiden Patrick Kormanik April 10, 2012
Carleigh Judith Groves October 24, 2012
Camdyn Makaine Osysko November 6, 2012
Carly Ann Selby May 30, 2012
Parents Chad & Kamie Kormanik Anna Grandparents Pat & Dee Kormanik Tim & Jennie Dalton
Parents Phillip & Erin Groves Botkins Grandparents Harry & the late Judith Groves Rod & Shirley Foster
Parents Ryan & Ashley Osysko Troy Grandparents Reed & Lori Burch Patrick & Deborah Osysko
Parents Andy & Gina Selby Sidney Grandparents Rick Houck & Diane Houck, the late George & Diane Selby
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Hottest baby names for 2013 What will be the hottest baby names for 2013? We checked out baby name trends and looked into our crystal ball to predict the baby girl names and baby boy names that will be the hippest on the playground. The hottest baby name trends of 2013 include cool hipster names, edgy or modern names, meaningful names as well as names influenced by the Royal Family. The Social Security Administration listed the names that are climbing the baby names charts the fastest and they include Brantley, Iker and Maximilliano for boys and Briella, Angelique and Aria for girls. We can expect those names to be hot in 2013 — as well as the following cool names.
year, with Drew Barrymore, Isla Fisher and country singer Jake Owen all choosing this cute name. Here are more cool hipster girl names we predict will be hot in 2013: India Dixie Clementine Penelope Matilda Eloise Cora Scarlett Quinn Odette Hipster girl names It seems like all of the hipster celebrities are naming their kids vintage names. One of the hottest girl names of the year is Pearl. Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill and Lil Aldridge named their daughter Dixie Pearl, while Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman named her daughter India Pearl. Olive is another buzzworthy girl name of the
cool boy names of the year: Hawkins Kannon Knox Brooks Jace Ryker Axel Ronan Duke Slade Gender-bending baby names Parents are thinking out-
side of the box and picking gender-bending names for their babies. This trend seems to be more popular with girls over boys, with celebrities jumpstarting this fad. Jessica Simpson named her daughter Maxwell, while Johnny Knoxville named his
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Allison Ann Spaugy December 13, 2012
Isaac “Ike” William Cooper Sepember 19, 2012
Deklan Gregory Hoying August 23, 2012
Elise Rachelle Sollmann July 6, 2012
Sadie Lynn Schilling September 6, 2012
Levi Adam Sturm July 24, 2012
Parents Britny Keister & Dylan Spaugy Sidney Grandparents Jennifer Keister Tamara & Jeremy Barnett
Parents Dan & Lindsay Cooper Botkins Grandparents Tim & Sue Rogers Mike Cooper, Charlotte Cooper
Parents Kurt & Krista Hoying Anna Grandparents Greg & Kelly Bensman Mark & June Hoying
Kennady Louise Steward Makenzie Arabella Wiltheiss September 10, 2012 April 9, 2012 Parents Ben & Karen Wiltheiss Piqua Grandparents Larry & Hazel Donahue Dan & Becky Wiltheiss
Parents Brad & Stacey Goffena Sidney Grandparents Russell & Martha Mummey Mike & Bonnie Goffena
Ivy Elizabeth Weinkam March 30, 2012
Kendall Belle Kinninger March 29, 2012
Melody Ann Kerentsew September 13, 2012
Parents Kenny & Ashley Schilling Currituck, NC Grandparents Jeff & Kathy Unger; Doug Schilling; Jim & Sue Zumberger
Parents Adam & Natalie Sturm Sidney Grandparents Joe & Bonnie Sturm Mark & Ginger Davidson
Parents Sarah & Jeff Weinkam Milford Grandparents Judy & the late Irvin Kelch Jr. Sandy & Don Weinkam
Lucas Allen Bertke March 14, 2012
Jaxon Robert Stang August 21, 2012
Victoria Suzanne Burks May 22, 2012
Jonah Conrad Francis July 20, 2012
Parents Keith & Janell Stang Sidney Grandparents James & Margaret Stang Barbara & the late Robert Borchers
Parents Derrek & Jill Burks Houston Grandparents Barbara & the late Robert Borchers Paul & Beth Burks, David & Deb Goffena
Leyton Russell Goffena February 24, 2012
Parents Darrick Steward & Emily Bauer Sidney Grandparents Linda & Terry Bauer Joyce Williams, Roger Williams
Parents Chad & Kimberly Sollmann Sidney Grandparents Thomas & Sandra Boecker Dennis & Rita Sollmann
Parents Allen & Melissa Bertke Fort Loramie Grandparents Phil & Carolyn Eilerman Roger & Susan Bertke
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Parents Paul & Karen Francis Sidney Grandparents Conrad & Mary Phlipot Ralph & Dorothy Francis
Parents Mason & Kolby Kinninger Anna Grandparents Gary & Linda Kinninger
Parents Kaitlin & Allen Kerentsew Sidney Grandparents Brenda Jones Amy Carl & Keith Kerentsew
Hadley Grace Lindeman November 21, 2012
Emma Grace Boswell May 15, 2012
Parents Mike & Gail Lindeman Wapakoneta Grandparents Lisa Bodenmiller Roger & Lois Lindeman
Parents Jennifer Kelly & Gary Boswell Sidney Grandparents Kacy Murray, Wayne & Gloria Watercutter; Mike & Kathy Steed, Darlene Locke
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Easton Charles Diller May 24, 2012
Chase Joseph Vondenhuevel May 21, 2012
Lillian Kate Opitz August 1, 2012
Willis Kley Vornholt October 22, 2012
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Larkyn Madison Mann September 12, 2012
Jackson Theodore Boerger August 31, 2012
Parents Greg & Katie Diller Fort Recovery Grandparents Steve & Mary Ryder, Tim & Delores Littlejohn, Alan & Rosie Diller
Parents Luke & Christina Vondenhuevel, Sidney Grandparents Joe & Becky Puckett Polly Cottrel & Dick Vondenhuevel
Parents Mark & Stephanie Opitz Pittsburg, PA Grandparents John & Karen Vornholt Steve & Becky Opitz
Parents Brad & Meredith Vornholt San Francisco, CA Grandparents John & Karen Vornholt
Parents Sara & Darryl Mann Sidney Grandparents Tom & Ami Lenhart Sue & Frank Macak, Darryl Mann
Abigail Jane Mann August 5, 2012
Elyse Joelle Mann August 5, 201
Lucas Robert Steinke June 21, 2012
Maddison Michelle Rike May 25, 2012
Dylan Cash Berkompas December 17, 2012
Carter Dwight Stangel September 29, 2012
Garrett Mason Schweitzer April 3, 2012
Parents Michael & Jessica Mann Loveland Grandparents John & Lori Mann Joe Leever & Anita Kime
Parents Michael & Jessica Mann Loveland Grandparents John & Lori Mann Joe Leever & Anita Kime
Parents John & Jennifer Steinke Botkins Grandparents Steve & Marlene Steinke John & Lori Mann
Michelle Pelphrey & Tim Phelps Melinda Durand & the late David Durand
Parents Brent & Kelly Berkompas San Clemente, CA Grandparents Alice Emery, David & Karol Bjorum Maury & Teresa Emery
Emma Lynn Wuebker April 24, 2012
Braxton Ezra Althauser June 9, 2012
Ashton Lynne Hewitt August 3, 2012
Aubree Lynn Evans April 21, 2012
Kayla Elizabeth Ranly March 27, 2013
Parents Craig & Heather Wuebker McCartyville Grandparents Gary & Molly Buehler Carl & Velma Wuebker
Parents Kristian & Heather Althauser Anna Grandparents Michael & Sue Althauser Rick & Joyce Ike
Parents Josh & Tara Hewitt Sidney Grandparents David & Sharon Hewitt, Diane Knupp, Doug Knupp, Nino Santarelli
Parents Brittany Pelphrey & Dane Rike Sidney Grandparents
Parents Alexa & Brad Evans Piqua Grandparents Brian & Michelle Schneider John & Beverly Evans
Parents Justin “Jay” & Jana Ranly Minster Grandparents Orval & Helen Homan Marvin & Carol Ranly
Parents Jason & Theresa Boerger Fort Loramie Grandparents Philip & Eileen Myers Kenneth & Monica Boerger
Parents Shawn & Desiree Stangel Sidney Grandparents Jeff & Tammy Stangel Chris & Brenda Platfoot
Parents Gary & Lesley Schweitzer Sidney Grandparents Keith & Sue Yaney Doug & Jane Schweitzer
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Brooklyn McKinlee Frey August 13, 2012
Parents Stephanie Gillem & Cory Frey Sidney Grandparents Carla & Anthony Gillem Eric & Penny Taubken, Harry Frey
Haiden Avery White August 25, 2012
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Josephine Willa Mumford April 30, 2012
Rylee Drees Guillozet September 13, 2012
Natalie Elizabeth Goubeaux December 23, 2012
Parents Whitney Green & Stewart Thomas Sidney Grandparents Rhonda Zirkle Mark & Liza Green
Parents Jeremy & Jacquelyn Jenkinson Russia Grandparents Bernard & Darlene Seger Chris & Patty Jenkinson
Cathy & Derrin Brenner, the late Steve Leckey, Janice & Fred Favors, Diana & Joe Meddles
Parents Zac & Jami Mumford Troy Grandparents Diane & John Lynch Don & Michele Mumford
Callan Wyatt Wade September 24, 2012
Max Brian Landrum-Bales February 24, 2012
Brice T. Davis-Landrum January 8, 2012
Brian Christopher Landrum November 6, 2012
Parents Mark & TJ Landrum-Bales Sidney Grandparents
Parents Dannielle & Devin Leckey Sidney Grandparents
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Parents Cherie & Albert Wade Jr. Sidney Grandparents The late Wade Sr. & Cynthia & Herb Brown, Larry & Kathy Martin
The late Brian D Landrum, Chris & Tammy Heitmeyer, Steve & Doris Bales
Tammy & Chris Heitmeyer & the late Brian D. Landrum, Dawn & Derill Davis
Debbie & Dale Redding, Chris & Tammy Heitmeyer & the late Brian D. Landrum
Parents Matt & Jenna Goubeaux Russia Grandparents Kevin & Cheryl Goubeaux Mark & Cindy Selhorst
Cavin James Francis June 12, 2012
Mia Marilyn Ahrens February 18, 2012
Jillian Marie Martin September 25, 2012
Jennaya Alene Hudgins June 3, 2012
Killarney Cooper August 9, 2012
Chloe Alexandria Grace McSwain August 24, 2012
Parents Melanie & Jason Francis Sidney Grandparents Peg & John Ahrens Diana & Jim Francis
Parents Mark Ahrens & Stephanie Cost Sidney Grandparents John & Peg Ahrens Kim & Bill Doak, Bob Cost
Parents Megan & Brad Martin Sidney Grandparents Peg & John Ahrens Deb Neth
Parents Tracey Landrum & D.J. Davis Sidney Grandparents
Parents Julia Geuy & Jabari Hudgins Sidney Grandparents Ham & Donna Cole, Chris & Danna Geuy, Debbie Vondenhuevel, James Hudgins
Parents Brian & Amy Landrum Piqua Grandparents
Parents Danny & Katie Guillozet Troy Grandparents Robert & Lee Ann Boller Bob & Bonnie Guillozet
Parents Travis & Heather Cooper Sidney Grandparents Tom & Terri Cooper Randy & Rosemary Mead
Parents Brianna & Sean McSwain Sidney Grandparents Lori Wiessinger & David Bodiker Karen & John Loy
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5 reasons babies cry and how to soothe them In reality, it's harder for them than you might think. Instead of nodding off, babies may fuss and cry, especially if they're overly tired. 4. Wants to be held Babies need a lot of cuddling. They like to see their parents' faces, hear their voices, and listen to their heartbeats, and can even detect their unique smell. Crying can be their way of asking to be held close. You may wonder if you'll spoil your baby by holding him so much, but during the first few months of life that isn't possible. To give your arms some relief, try wearing your baby in a front carrier or sling. 5. Tummy troubles (gas, colic, and more) Tummy troubles associated with gas or colic can lead to lots of crying. In fact, the rather mysterious condition called colic is defined as inconsolable crying for at least three hours a day, at least three days a week, at least three weeks in a row. If your baby often fusses and cries right after being fed, he may be feeling some
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sort of tummy pain. Many parents swear by over-thecounter anti-gas drops for babies or gripe water (made from herbs and sodium bicarbonate). Get your doctor's okay before using either of these. Even if your baby isn't colicky and has never been fussy after eating, an occasional bout of gas pain can make him miserable until he works it out. If you suspect gas, try something simple to eliminate it such as putting him on his back, holding his feet, and moving his legs in a gentle bicycling motion. Discover other possible causes of babies abdominal pain, including reflux, stomach flu, milk allergy, lactose intolerance, constipation, and intestinal blockage. babycenter.com
Sure, all those fancy new toys you buy for the holidays will entertain your baby, at least until the battery runs out. So when it's time for the next new thing, save yourself a few bucks and look no further than your kitchen cabinets! A plastic bowl Your baby will love when you... Hide a favorite toy underneath, making it appear and disappear. She'll learn... Object permanence -- the idea that objects still exist even when she can't see them. Fair warning: Your baby can play this game for hours; you may feel ready
to go insane but she'll roar with each big reveal. A sponge and widemouthed plastic jar Your baby will love when you... Tear a new sponge into large pieces and show her how to put them in the jar and dump them out. She'll learn... Fine motor
skills, sensory awareness ("Oooh, sponges are squishy!") and the concept of in and out. Empty tissue boxes Your baby will love when you... Stack the boxes and knock them down. (Don't worry if you're still doing all the knocking over!) She'll learn... The concept of up and down. Flashlight Your baby will love when you... Turn off the lights, and shine a flashlight on a wall (not directly in your baby's eyes, of course). She'll learn... Eye strength. Following the light will strengthen her eye tracking skills and muscle coordination.
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There's no getting around it: Babies cry. It's how they communicate hunger, pain, fear, a need for sleep, and more. So how are parents supposed to know what their baby is trying to tell them? It can be tricky to interpret your child’s cries, especially at first. Here are the most common reasons babies cry. If your little one is wailing and you don't know why, work your way down the list. Chances are you'll find something that helps. 1. Hunger This is probably the first thing you think of when your baby cries. Learning to recognize the signs of hunger will help you start your baby's feedings before the crying stage. Some signs to watch for in newborns: fussing, smacking of lips, rooting (a newborn reflex that causes babies to turn their head toward your hand when you stroke their cheek), and putting their hands to their mouth. 2. A dirty diaper Some babies let you know right away when they need to be changed. Others can tolerate a dirty diaper for quite a while. Either way, this one is easy to check and simple to remedy. 3. Needs sleep Aren't babies lucky? When they're tired they can simply go to sleep – anytime, anywhere. Or so adults like to think.
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Liam Foster Pulfer October 5, 2012
Liam Joseph Baker January 30, 2012
Kenadee Elle Johnson April 9, 2012
Cole Allen Brandewie September 10, 2012
Lola Mae Reedy May 25, 2012
Aurora Jean Smith August 19, 2012
Hudson Lee Clinehens February 6, 2012
Parents Tony & Angie Schafer Fort Loramie Grandparents Don & Margie Eilerman Dale & Sandy Schafer
Parents Aaron & Tania Homan Minster Grandparents Tom & Sharon Schnippel Orval & Helen Homan
Parents Benson & Kristen Pulfer Pataskala Grandparents Mark & Karen Pulfer Kevin & Claire Barry
Kaden Alexander Ward December 14, 2012
Kherington Lynn Nicole Shaffer June 12, 2012 Parents Mike & Jackie Shaffer Sidney Grandparents Mick & Vickie Given, Mike Shaffer & Teresa Steele, the late Mindi Shaffer
Burke Aiden Ross June 7, 2012
Parents Joshua & Angie Ross Sidney Grandparents Dave & Jill Richards Craig & RaShel Reier
Parents Kylie Hirschfeld & Jordan Reed Sidney Grandparents Dan & Danni Lynn Koverman Rick & Missi Hirschfeld
Parents Cheyann Berryhill & David Smith Sidney Grandparents Joyce Motsinger Dave Smith, Julie Graves
Parents Mark & Brittany Clinehens Jackson Center Grandparents Jim & Sharon Maurer Terry & Lora Clinehens
Ethan Richard Pleiman April 18, 2012
Sawyer O’Neil Williamson April 12, 2012
Kaitlyn Sue Hoge November 14, 2012
Derby Wade Gray June 12, 2012
Adam Kyle Schulze January 30, 2012
Alivia Rose Brazeal August 13, 2012
Parents Michael & Kristi Ward Sidney Grandparents Mark & Teresa Weddelman Greg & Helen Ward
Parents Matt & Nicole Pleiman Fort Loramie Grandparents Rick & Pam Holloway Vic & Peg Pleiman
Parents Patrick & Laura Williamson Anna Grandparents Lou & Jenny Sherman Mike & Patricia Williamson
Parents Brian & Krista Hoge Botkins Grandparents Tim & Darla Dietz Bruce & Donna Hoge
Parents Joseph & Sarah Baker Cincinnati Grandparents Linda Baker W. Lynn Swinger
Parents Megan Clark & Kyle Gray Sidney Grandparents Shelly & Duane Lillard, Stephanie & Brian Gray, Darren Clark
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Parents Kyle & Melissa Brandewie Houston Grandparents Tom & Becky Martin Richard & Joan Steinke
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Budge ting for baby: small savings add up By Heather Hatfield
Jared Lee Ratermann April 6, 2012
Parents Todd & Emily Ratermann Sidney Grandparents Larry & Victoria Byrd Frank & Illean Ratermann
Marklin Ann Ratermann April 17, 2012 Parents Andrew & Ashleigh Ratermann Sidney Grandparents Mark & Judy Hoenie Frank & Illean Ratermann
Garrett Blake Watkins May 30, 2012
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Welcome Babies Birth Announcements The Sidney Daily News would like to announce the newest addition to your family by publishing a Birth Announcement on the Localife pages. Birth Announcement forms are available at the newspaper office, 1451 N. Vandemark Road. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An online form is also available by visiting www.sidneydailynews.com Anyone having questions should call Localife Editor Patti Speelman at 937-498-5971
You have almost 10 months to prepare for your little one's arrival. Just think of all the fun things you need to buy -- a stroller, cute little outfits, and toys of all shapes and sizes. In the excitement of your baby's arrival, you may want to shower your baby with the newest and best of everything. But before you spend a dime on baby expenses, stop and think about how you'll budget. All those purchases will add up quickly. Making Sense of Your Baby Dollars Do a little investigating - how much will you be spending on your baby each month? While your costs may vary depending on where you live, you can use these numbers as a guide. • Day care costs can run about $1,200 a month, depending on your location. When you compare the annual cost of day care vs. the after-tax salary of one parent, two kids in day care can equal about $30,000 in annual salary. • Check with your doctor to see how many visits you can anticipate, being sure to include visits when your child is sick. Multiply that by your insurance co-pay to find out what you can expect in medical expenses. • Consider how much you'll be spending on baby supplies each month. • Add up additional food costs, including any formula and baby food. When you add everything together, paying for baby
could run your family as much as $2,000 a month. So spending wisely is an absolute must. Oh Baby, What Savings! Cut your costs and stay in budget with a little thrift and ingenuity. You can still provide everything your new little one will need and stay within a budget by employing some strategies for thrift. Here are some to consider. Ask about samples and coupons. Many manufacturers give hospitals samples, coupons, and freebies for new parents. Before you come home, ask the nurses or hospital staff if they have any available. Don't buy everything at once. Think about your immediate needs for your newborn, and purchase just what your baby will need in the first few months. For example, when your baby first comes home, he or she can sleep in a cradle or bassinet in your room. Buy diapers in bulk. Your cost per diaper is cheaper when you buy in bulk. And you'll go through them so quickly the first year that buying in bulk will also save you time and gas. Breast is best for your budget. Nurse your baby if you are able. Not only is it healthy for you and your baby, it will save you money on the cost of formula. Make your own baby food. Get a small food processor and make your own baby food from fresh fruits and veggies. Put your money where it matters. Spend your
money on safety items like car seats and cribs. Manufacturers constantly update these items with the latest safety features, so it's best to buy new. Clip out, click on coupons. Comb through your local paper and flyers for coupons on baby supplies. You can also sign up online for coupons from your favorite manufacturers, and while you're at it, look at online social sites just for moms. Many of them offer special deals on baby purchases that can save you money. Think "something borrowed." Ask friends and family with older children if they have anything they aren't using. Most will be more than happy to pass on baby clothes and other gear. You can also borrow things like a changing table (you'll want to buy a new pad for it), a highchair or booster seat, baby slings or backpacks, and a dresser. Check yard sales and secondhand stores. Often you can find clothes that have been barely used and look almost new. This can be a good way to find special event clothes that your child may only wear once. Buy store brand and generic. Your little one won't know any different, and it can save you a lot of money on baby supplies and formula. Baby formula is regulated by the FDA, so you can be sure that the store-brand formula has the same quality as a brand name. Formulas, though, do not all have the same mineral content. So ask your pediatrician for recommendations.
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Best baby activities and games There are hundreds of games and activities you play with your baby. However, what are some of the best games that you can play with your baby in the first twelve months? We have listed our eight favorite baby games and activities for your child during this critical period. There is a great chance you already know these games and probably play them. We selected them based on development importance and amusement factor. Best Baby Games for 0-3 Months Tummytime Since proper head support and control is extremely important for your baby's development, tummytime is our favorite baby activity. Place your baby on her tummy with her head to one side. It helps to lie on the floor next to your baby to provide encouragement and so you are face to face. Until your baby has the strength to lift her head and switch sides, have her spend equal time facing each way. Gradually build up the amount of tummytime you provide each day. Eventually, she will be able to lift her head and push up on her arms this leads to rolling and eventually crawling. Copycat Copycat is a great imitation game you can play with your baby from the infant stages. It will strengthen emotional bond with your baby as well has help him with movement coordination. Hold your baby closely or lie him down on a soft flat surface. Be sure to be close enough (8-12 inches) so that he can see you, especially for infants. Face-toface, start with small movements, like sticking
The six month time period is a good time to start doing baby signs with your baby. It helps with your baby's cognitive abilities and memory - also, believe it or not, signing has been shown to help communication and language development! There are many flash cards, books, and DVDs that cover baby signing exclusively. Some of the most important signs you can introduce early are "more" (while feeding), "eat", "bottle time", and "all done". You can make up your own signs for each object or action you are introducing. out your tongue or opening your mouth in a wide grin. If you are patient, your baby may try to imitate you, though with very small movements. Best Baby Games for 3-6 MONTHS Peekaboo Besides Tummytime, Peekaboo is another very important development baby game since it introduces the concept of object permanence - objects and people exist even though your baby cannot see them. It also good for your baby's memory and anticipation skills. Place your baby seated or lying position so you have his attention. Next, simply put your hands over your face and say, "Where's Mommy?" After a second or two, remove your hands with a smile and say "Peek A Boo!" or "Here I am!" As your baby gets older, you can adjust the game by using a sheet to cover your face - then let your baby pull the sheet off and say "Peek A Boo!" Your baby may even elect to initiate the game himself by covering
his own face then revealing himself with a laugh! Simple Baby Reading All parents should read to their babies, most do. 4-5 months is a practical time, since your baby probably has better neck support by this time. Reading clearly builds language and vocabulary skills as well as cognitive abilities. It is best to start with a very simple book, usually with a single picture per page and very
simple text, almost like flash cards. You can initially point out facts ("There's a dog." "Look, a red apple."). As your baby gets older (6+ months), you can pose a question, then answer it ("What is that? It's a dog!"). Your baby will likely have a short attention span and may want to chew on the book, but be patient. Best Baby Games for 6-9 Months Baby Signs
The important part is to be consistent. As you continue to use these, your baby may start signing to you in the next couple of months! Best Baby Games for 9-12 Months Obstacle Course Creating an obstacle course for your baby can really help his movement coordination and confidence while he learns to both crawl and walk. You will
need an array of objects like pillows, boxes, blocks, or chairs to create an obstacle course. Using your props, you can create two different kinds of courses. The first is a navigation type course, much like a maze. It is easier to utilize natural barriers such as couches or walls. You can help him navigate by crawling ahead. The second type of course is the true obstacle course, which requires him to climb over various items such as pillows or cushions. You can create this by placing the obstacles between two natural barriers or surrounding your baby with the soft items. Make sure you start off easy so it is not so daunting! Tower Stacks Tower building is a great baby activity to develop your baby's motor skill and cognitive problem solving abilities. Of course, once it goes up, your baby will want it to come down! You will need larger (at least 5 inch sides) blocks, softer ones for a younger child. You can also make your own out of thin cardboard, just be sure to smooth any edges. Sit your baby on the floor with all the blocks. Initially, you will probably need to help or build the tower yourself. Show him how you stack them one by one. As he gets older, encourage him to do it himself or alternate between you. Once the tower is three blocks or higher, let her knock it over and say, "All gone!" Repeat the activity until he gets weary of the game. As your baby gets older and more adept at the activity, start using smaller blocks to help develop his dexterity even more.
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chitchat, or serenade her with a soft voice and gentle touch. Win her over to the dark side “Lights push your child's biological 'go' button,” says Elizabeth Pantley, author of the No-Cry Sleep Solution. On the flip side, darkness trig-
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back rub — can stretch on ad nauseam. If your child fights bedtime, keep the focus on sleep and don't let your child call all the shots. Fifteen minutes should be all it takes to put on pajamas, read two short books, and say goodnight. Take back the night Exert control and set an early bedtime, preferably between 7 and 8 p.m., Pantley says. “These kids aren't looking at the clock to see what time it is. They're simply waiting for someone to tell them it's time for bed.” Practice climate control Sure, 72 degrees Fahrenheit sounds comfy for a bedroom. And that's true —
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when you're awake. But the ideal sleeping temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. That's because sleep follows on the heels of a sharp drop in body temperature, which is also why a bath before bed helps kids nod off faster. The bath gets your child nice and toasty and then the cool room causes his body temperature to drop, which brings on sleepiness. Wake kids at the same time every day A consistent wake-up routine is just as important as a regular bedtime. Children should get up at roughly the same time every day (give or take 30 minutes).
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gers the brain to release melatonin, a key sleep hormone. If your baby sleeps more during the day than at night, help her to know the difference. To induce nighttime sleepiness, install dimmers on the lights not only in your baby's room but also in other rooms where you both spend a lot of time. Lower the lights up to two hours before bedtime in the evening to set the mood. Cut your tie to the baby monitor A parent who jumps at every squeak transmitted over the baby monitor will teach her child to wake up more often. Instead, time your entrance so that you go to your child between the moment you know for sure she's awake and the moment she escalates into a full-blown howl. Waiting a few minutes gives her a chance to soothe herself back to sleep. Relax the rules on diaper changes Resist the urge to change your baby every time she wakes up — you'll just jostle her awake even more. Instead, dress your baby in a high-quality, nighttime diaper at bedtime. Keep the sleep routine short and sweet An elaborate, multifaceted variety show — a bath, three books, two songs, and a
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by Catherine Guthrie “People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one.” — Leo J. Burke. Ah, blessed, luxurious sleep ... remember what it was like to get eight uninterrupted hours a night? If you have young children, it probably seems like a distant memory. According to a 2004 National Sleep Foundation poll, up to 69 percent of kids age 10 and under have trouble falling asleep and staying there. As for the other 31 -percent — what's their secret? We turned to leading childhood sleep experts to help us uncover some surprising strategies that really work. Babies: Sleep deprivation 101 Although newborns have a penchant for sleeping up to 18 hours a day, they do it in maddeningly short bursts around the clock. Here's how to get your little Rip Van Winkle to put in a few of those hours (preferably in a row) during the night. Put your baby to bed when she's drowsy, not fast asleep This is a tall order, especially for breastfeeding moms, but master the timing and you'll score some much-needed sack time. Babies who drift off on their own are more apt to fall asleep more quickly and learn how to soothe themselves to sleep easier, says Kim West, author of Good Night, Sleep Tight. Here's her advice: Start-
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Homemade goodness from your garden By Tresa Erickson You love to work in the garden, though you haven't had as much time there as you would like due to the impending arrival of your little one. You've spent a lot of time getting ready for the new baby, including stocking up on supplies. You won't need baby food right away, but with all of the extra produce you have on hand from your garden, you might want to consider making your own later. Making baby food is not as hard as you think. Generally, all it involves is washing the produce, cutting it up, steaming it, processing it until pureed and freezing it in ice cube trays. You will find a
number of recipes for making your own baby food, and you should use the produce as is in the beginning. Seasoning it could upset your baby's stomach. By using fruits and vegetables from your own garden, you will guarantee your baby nutritious food. There are other benefits as well. You will decide what goes into the food, and should your baby develop any food allergies, you will be able to work around them. You will also save money and expose your baby to a wider variety of foods and textures over time, making it easier for them to transition to table food. In turn, your baby will form healthier eating habits, which will hopefully stay with them for a lifetime.
Before you begin making your own baby food, you should check with your pediatrician and make sure your baby can handle it. If given the go-ahead, proceed with caution. Wash your hands and use clean dishes and utensils. Freeze the food immediately and use it within six to eight months. Serve the food at room temperature and discard any leftovers contaminated with the
you can incorporate grains, pastas, meats and seasonings into the food. Just make sure you introduce foods slowly and take it easy on the seasonings. You don't want your baby to develop a taste for sugar and refuse anything that isn't sweet. Homemade baby food presents a world of opportunities. Don't pass up the chance to determine what your baby will be eating. It could make all the difference in their diet and eating habits later in life
baby's saliva. Refrigerate unused portions and serve it within one to two days. Introduce foods to your baby slowly. That way, you can stay on top of any food allergies that may develop. As your baby matures,
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