Baby’s First Easter is always of time of joy and reflection. There have been gatherings where the baby received as much at Easter as at Christmas. If you’re welcoming a new member of the family this spring, you’ll want to take advantage of all the great deals for infants and children available through Groupon.
And if baby has not been released from the hospital it’s still time to celebrate the miracle of birth. Modern technology still has a way to go to reduce the number of pre-term and premature births globally. The role technology has played in keeping infants alive continues to amaze. One out of nine babies are born premature annually, sometimes weeks away from their due date. They spend long days in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU as it’s commonly known. New technology is helping these babies, who sometimes weight less than two pounds at birth – grow faster and get home sooner.
Low-tech solution such as baby-warmers are increasing the chances of survival in rural areas in countries like India which has the highest infant mortality. A recent high-tech device called the Pea Pod measures the body composition of premature infants using a small heated chamber similar to a MRI machine. After just three minutes, the machine has sensed the percentage of weight that is body fat vs lean mass. This information helps the health care team create the nutrition program tailored to spur growth in that individual baby, rather than mass feeding times in the past. Parents are reassured when they see their infant thriving, knowing they are on their way to being released to the eagerly awaiting family.
So if you have a little one just days away from coming home, Babies -R-Us should be at the top of your list for items to make the transition as smooth as possible. And if you shop the site through Groupon, you’ll realize additional savings. If you’re wondering what type of gift to buy, Babies-R-Us has a baby registry so mom and dad can easily make their needs known. A Baby Bullet 20-piece set, a 4-in-1 convertible sling, or a Sling and Seat bath tub are just a few of the thousands of items on the site. From a Rubber ducky to a high-tech security system and baby monitor or nanny cam, Babies-R-Us has all the things you need for baby, as baby continues to grow.
