Like every start of the week, today we do a review of the contents we have published in Babies and more last week.
We begin with a study that throws hope for the treatment of premature babies, which has shown that caffeine prevents neurological deterioration in children born before term. Of these babies, specifically those born between weeks 34 and 36, also called late premature babies, we have known from a study that they are 6 times more at risk of death than those born at term.
Another study, very curious but less convincing, suggests that if the mother has wide hips, her children will be smarter based on the fact that the fatty acids found in that place of the body contribute to the development of the brain of the fetus.
As for the bad habits in pregnancy of which we always warn that it is better to get away, other research has confirmed that women who smoke during pregnancy reduce the fertility of their baby if they are male, and also speaking of pregnant women, we have indicated importance of the mood of women in this period remembering that although it is less recognized, depression in pregnancy is as important as postpartum depression.
We almost never miss stories of our own experiences with our children, a section that we love. This week Elda told us that her baby is learning to walk while I gave some advice on the art of negotiating with children based on my personal situation with my three-year-old girl.
As for the feeding of the youngest children (again we insist on the benefits of breastfeeding) we have told you that breastfeeding is good for the baby's heart, and regarding breastfeeding, the expert Michel Odent has warned that caesarean section It shortens it.
Continuing with nutrition, we have recommended for children nothing better than a good slice of village bread with olive oil for breakfast that we can well accompany it with homemade cocoa muffins of which VelSid, the “kitchens” of the blog, we They discover the recipe. I found the Piano program to improve the nutritional status of children in Huesca very good, as well as the concept of the new space that opened in Barcelona, Saborea, a gastronomic restaurant for children in Imaginarium. What we did not like at all is the idea that a Mexican cooperative has had to provide children with nutritional supplements with coffee.
Christmas is coming and we reinforce our toys section. We have talked about the Superarea Mecanic F1 toy workbench, a giant soft book for the little ones and the Kids Training video games for Nintendo DS Pink and blue edition for the most technological. We have also talked about toys, although this time about the original way to promote them that Toys' R'us has had through its successful advertising campaign. One caveat we have given them is that we must be careful where we acquire the toys, as we have learned that several Chinese toys recalled because they pose a danger to the health of children continue to be sold online.
But given the price increase in recent months, we wonder if our children will receive fewer gifts this Christmas and go deeper into it talking about the prices of toys for this Christmas.
We have taught two prodigy children in action. Jan, who with five years plays tennis like a pro and Lilly, who with two years knows the geography of the world. We have also seen a video of the transformation of the baby and a short film to reflect very interesting as well as a report on accepting an adopted child entitled "It is not my blood". Regarding adoption, we have known that Spain is the country that carries out the most adoptions.
We have also made them nostalgic by reminding them of images of Los Payasos de la Tele with Hola Don Pepito. Related to childhood characters, the most absurd thing that can be heard is that Pippi Longstocking is a bad example for children.
But if the news is unusual, the "pearl" of the week has been that of a small Spiderman who saved a baby from a fire and that Germany has run out of football "baby boom", while other good News has come to us from Menudos Corazones. The counterface has been given by less pleasant news, such as that the pretty one who served a catering poisoned almost a hundred children in the nurseries of Pamplona, that the nurseries are emptying in Galicia because of gastroenteritis and that new flu outbreaks are occurring In asturias.
Other current news very popular this week have been that finally the BOE has published the new law of help by birth or adoption and that the EU asks to increase the hours of gymnastics in schools, which I think is necessary.
Sleep is a very important habit in babies, so it is necessary to adopt certain strategies to help children fall asleep because when disorders such as childhood insomnia arise, bad habits are usually the cause. Speaking of nocturnal disorders, we have also known that nocturnal enuresis affects 10% of children.
To finalize the summary, remind them that we have reflected on the International Children's Rights Day that is celebrated tomorrow.
I think I have nothing left in the inkwell. As you can see, we talked a little about everything last week and much more you can find throughout this.
