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OH BABY !
Voting is now open for your favorite 2023 baby photo Once again, The Sentinel has invited baby photo submissions for infants born in the previous calendar year. Throughout the pages of this edition, you’ll find photos of babies born in the 2023. Parents and grandparents from the Juniata Valley uploaded some of the cutest pictures imaginable. If you’d like to see the photos online, just go to lewistownsentinel.com/baby or find the button on the Sentinel’s homepage. You can vote for your favorite photo once per day online, now through February 1, 2024. The entry with the most votes will receive a family photo shoot courtesy of Katie Bingaman Photography. The winner will be announced in The Sentinel and on the contest webpage after February 4.
Last year’s winner in the 2022 “Oh Baby” contest was Palmer, daughter of Thank you to everyone who entered a baby or voted, mak- Ronny and Kimberly Yoder. Pictured a shot of Palmer from the family phoing “Oh Baby” an annual tradition in Mifflin and Juniata is to session they won courtesy of contest Counties. sponsor Katie Bingaman Photography.
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OH BABY ! Abigail May Jean McNemar
Adalyn Jo Burdge
Amelia 9/13/23
Parents: Fred and Lindsey Burdge
Megan McNemar - Mother Chasity & Troy McNemarGrandparents
Grandparents: Keith & Trudy Burdge, Julie & Brian Sward, Brian & Marty Henry
Amora Wilson
Archie John Brennan
7/16/22
Parents: StarLei and Jakob Eby Grandparents: Christi & Chris Kline and Todd Eby.
Asher Sholly 1/12/23 Parents: Ben and Tiffany Sholly. Grandparents: Brad and Holly Hill, Brian and Kellie Baker and Peggy Sholly and the late Steve Sholly
Parents: Mackenzie McNemar & Dakoda Wilson
Parents: Stephen and Delain Zewe
Aubree Snyder
Aubrey Lynn Knepp
Audrey Grace Kenepp
8/17/23
1/03/23
8/23/23 Parents: Brandon and Barbara Snyder.
Avery Parents: Clarissa and Tyler Knox
12/14/23 Parents: Briana & Melvin Franklin Grandparents: Sheri & Scott Snook Craig & Bobbie Fryberger
Parents: Kyle and Tori Kenepp Grandparents: Lisa Crownover and Greg Leister Tim and Michelle Kenepp
Parents: Taylor and Brian Knepp
Barren Knox 10/05/23
Parents: Mazy Briggs and Logan Wise Grandparents: Britt & Chris Gardner and Amy & Darryl Eslinger
Beckham Wise 8/23/23
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OH BABY ! Parents : Jonathan and Taylor phillips
Parents:
12/08/23
Ty and Alexis Ross
Berklee 6/8/23
Bristol
Bowe-Phillips 9/27/23
Grandparents: Leonard and Denise Tate, Ron and Gail Phillips
Parents: Matthew & Heather Lynch Grandparents: Brett & Deb Lynch Barry & Paula Kepner Greg Leach & Collette Cleck
Brynleigh Mae Bender
Catherine Walters
Claire Madison Partner
11/07/23
8/17/23
7/29/23
Parents: Chris and Samantha Walters
Parents: Lauren & Matthew Bender
Grandparents: Michael and Sally Walters Grandmother: Dawn Michael
Cole Weller
David Benner
5/09/23
11/02/2023
Parents-: Justin & Casey Partner Grandparents: Mark & Linda Partner and Bill & Ginny Soder
David Brubaker 4/05/2023 Parents: Carissa & Adam
Parents: Joby and Brooke Weller
Mom- Madison Forry Dad- Brandon Benner
Grandparents: Ralph and Carrie Oberdorf Jim and Robin Weller
Parents: Justin & Leanna Gipe
Eloise Estelle Sechler Parents Lauryn & Malik Sechler Grandparents: Jennifer & Curtis Sunderland Tamara & Scot Sechler
Emma Grace 3/1/2023
Grandparents: Brad and Holly Hill Brian and Heather Gipe Brian and Kellie Baker Randy and Rose Diven
Grandparents: Glen and Vivian Brubaker Timothy Hosler Jody and Charlie Sweigert John and Brenda Swartz
Emersyn Rae Lundy 8/29/23 Parents: Dustin and Jillian Lundy
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Evander Stephen King
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Èvelyne Lutz
Everalynn Irene Ann Hutchinson
08/23/23
4/27/2023
Shailynne—Mom James-Dad Jennifer-Mimi Troy-Pap
Parents: Macie Campbell and Jared Hutchinson Grandparents: Jenn and Matthew Hutchinson Grandparents: John and Lori Campbell
8/28/23 Parents: Stephen and Morgan King Grandparents: Chris and Dana Lutz Douglas and Joyce King
Everett Ryan DeLange
Georgia Stake Brad and Cheyenne Crouse
1/06/23 Parents: Kristyn Orndorf and Matthew DeLange Grandparents: Craig and Kim Orndorf Bob and Karen DeLange
Gracelynn Rose
Parents: Stacy Misal & Chris Stake Grandparents: Nancy & William Misal
Gavin Crouse 12/31/23
8/28/23
Gryffin Michael and Gia Grace
Parents: Hannah Weiand and Drew Harshbarger Grandparents: Gary & Kimberly Weiand TJ & Holli Garver
Parents: Rachael and Garrett Clark Grandparents: Traci and Shawn Fowler Angela and Michael Clark
Hazel Arnold Harper Hall
6/26/2023
1/27/2023
Mom: Taylor Powell Dad: Carlos Arnold Nana: Sarah Powell Nona: Tina Stryker Pap: Charles Powell Pap: Melvin Stryker
Parents: Lindsay and Dakota Hall
4/9/23
Gunnar Henry Mingle 9/13/23 Parents: Tyler and Abby Mingle Maternal grandmother: Holly Gerwick Parental grandparents: Keith and Deb Mingle
Hudson Everly 1/30/23 Parents- John & Taylor Everly Grandparents- Chris & Brandy Carlin John & Krista Everly Jeremy & Janel Shirk
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OH BABY !
What first-time parents should know about bathing newborns Conventional wisdom has changed regarding the best time to first bathe a newborn. The World Health Organization now recommends bathing a newborn for the first time 24 hours after birth. Why wait to bathe a newborn? The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that there are a handful of reasons why it’s best to wait. According to the AAP, babies who are given baths right away may be more vulLearning on the job is nerable to cold and hypopart of being a parent. That thermia. An early bath also learning curve can be steep can increase the likelihood for anyone, but especially babies experience a drop so for first-time parents in blood sugar known as with no personal experience hypoglycemia. to draw on. Another reason to wait to Bathing newborns is bathe a newborn is to avoid a job many parents look any interruption to bonding back on with fondness once and breastfeeding between their children have gotten mother and child. Taking older. Bath time also can the baby away from mom be bonding time for parents too early can compromise and their newborns. As skin-to-skin care that can first-time parents prepare make it harder to successto bring their newborns fully breastfeed. In fact, a home, they may have some 2013 study published in the questions about bathing journal Breastfeeding Medtheir babies. icine found that delaying a baby’s first bath for 12 When should a newhours led to a 166 percent born be given his or her increase in hospital breastfirst bath? feeding success. Before babies are born,
their skin is coated in a waxy white substance known as vernix. The AAP recommends leaving vernix on a newborn’s skin for awhile so it does not dry out. The AAP notes this is especially important for babies born prematurely, as their skin is highly vulnerable to injury. Does my newborn need a daily bath?
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OH BABY ! Ivy Ann King
Jaxson Davis
8/14/23
6/12/23 Parents: Mackenzie Riden and Kaden Davis
Parents: Ben & Candace King Grandparents: Jim & Sabrina Suter
Grandparents: Amy Davis, Bill Davis, Luann Riden, Mike Riden.
Jaxtyn Pollock
Jaymesen Dallmeyer
6/7/23
9/26/2023
Parents: Josh and Tiahna Pollock Grandparents: Greta Stimely, Bryan and Mary Pollock
Parents: Morgan Styers-Baines & Jeremy Dallmeyer
Parents: Gordon Senft and Chawntelle Hile
Kameryn Rupert 12/10/2022 Parents: Richard and Caitlyn Rupert Grandparents: Tom & Tammy Shoop Richard and Martha Rupert (deceased)
Kendal
Kayleigh Senft
Grandparents: Randy & Robin Hile and J.R. Senft & Shona Orwig
8/22/23
Jaxson Leo Kershaw 5/25/23 Alivia Jabs- momma Mason Kershaw-dada Jody Christoff-meme Alisha Marks- gammy
Jonah 3/9/23 Parents: Rylie and Matt Cicalese Grandparents: Bob & Terry Felmlee Ralph & Theresa Cicalese
Kenadee Marie 5/04/2023 Parents: Olivia & Zane Frey Grandparents: -Crystal and John Heister -Brian Frey and Heidi King -Margaret Yetter and John Manbeck
Kolson Keller
Kolter Murphy
10/12/2023
7/24/23
6/17/23
Parents: Nadine and Kyler Keller
Parents: Alli Stimely & Dane Stroup Grandparents: Brian & Mary Stimely and Sandra & Jim Stroup
Grandparents: Sondra Adlon & Denny Norris and Charles Keller & Lonny Reochard
Parents: Jeffrey Murphy & Karley Murphy Grandparents: Josh & Tifani Neff, Troy & Jessica Walk, and John & Debbie Murphy
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OH BABY ! Kori Dawn Kurtz 5/23/2023 Parents: Evan & Blaine Kurtz
Kye Rossman Parents: Drew Rossman & Heather Stricker Grandparents: Becky Stricker, Eric Breon Raymond & Heather Rossman Rob and Heather Stricker Becky Goodrich Pam & Randy Grenninger Raymond & Sara Rossman
Leah Galbraith 6/26/23 Parents: David and Nikita Galbraith Grandparents: Jay and Diane Galbraith Craig and Julie Sipe
Levi Phillips 6/15/23 Parents: Jerry and Chloe Phillips
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OH BABY ! Lucas Blair Clapper
Lydia Noelle Lukens
7/29/23
10/12/23
Parents: Makayla & Patrick Clapper
Parents: Ashley Royer Barger & Curtis Lukens
Grandparents: Kinsie & Rex Watson Elana & Wes Clapper
Makenna Jo 4/5/23
Grandparents: Rick & Lynn Barger Dan Lukens Roy & Gail Shepherd
Mason Allen Manbeck 7/28/2023
Parents: Taylor and Brittney Dippery
Miles Hagens 7/31/23 Parents: Amanda & Daniel Hagens
Natalya Flores 8/13/2023 Linda Adair (mom) Jose Flores (dad) Gail Adair (meme) Jim Adair (pap)
Parents: Isaiah Manbeck and Kaitlyn Rhine
Morgan Thomas DuBois 8/17/23 Parents: Dalton DuBois and Brianna Gorby Grandparents: Richelle and Dennis Gorby, Tommy and Andie Harshbarger, Daniel DuBois
Noah James Folk 3/6/23 Parents: Garrett Folk & Linzee Deamer Grandparents: Danielle Elliott, Amy & Jody Campbell, Michael Folk, Curt & Deb Hower
Madalynn Rae Stewart 10/13/23 Parents: Tommy & Jenna Stewart Grandparents: Dennis Clouser Robin & Kent Smith Harry Stewart & (late) Tammy Stewart James and Terry Rhea
Max Leach 12/16/23 Parents: Gaven and Allison Leach
Myla 9/27/23 Parents: Morgan Snyder & Wilson Briar Grandparents: Patty Snyder & Danny Snyder Sheri Briar & Chuck Briar
Quinn Snook 3/02/23 Parents: Aaron & Elaina Snook Grandparents: Brent & Kristi DeArment Billie Snook & Randy Whitsel
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Revello
Rhett Walters
8/31/23
5/01/2023
Parent: Valerie Murray
Parents: Destiny & Justin Walters
Grandparents- Lawrence and Susan
Rowen David Odonell 10/30/23 Parents: Ethan Odonell & Kirsten Walker Grandparents: Jason Odonell, Heather Laird, Joseph Walker, Jr. & Pamela Arnold.
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Trendyn Goshorn
Stetson Barr
Stevie Bennage
8/24/23
7/29/23
Cheyanne Howell- mommy Nehemiah Barr- daddy Judy Sullivan-Great great grandmother
Parents: Katie and Skylar Bennage
Walker Elliot Cameron 7/2/2023
Wrenley Louise Yoder 9/14/23
Zylah Kauffman 9/03/23
Parents: Dylan and Ariel Cameron.
Parents: Ronald and Kimberly Yoder
Parents: Brenna Sauer & Javian Kauffman
Grandparents: Theresa McCardle Rodney & Kelly Yoder
Grandparents: Mark & Leslie Sauer, Ryan & Kandi Kauffman & Malonda Bratton
Grandparents: Melvin & Tammy Druckemiller and Leana Barger
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7/11/2023 Parents: Edwin and Shelia Goshorn Grandparents : Ronda Rodgers & the late James Rodgers Edward Neidigh Richard and Patricia Flagle The late Edwin M. Goshorn
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