Baby Album 2021

A supplement to

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Alias Jay Allison Garrett Richard Ashbrook August 27, 2020 October 2, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Piqua, Ohio Parents Parents Noah & Kaitlyn Allison Phillip & Shanda Ashbrook

Grandparents Grandparents Carl & Melissa Graber Alan & Ellen Ashbrook Red & Cheri Allison Mary Grise & the late Richard Slone OH-70233033 OH-70232965

Aria Rose Barlage Weston Michael Bodenmiller November 12, 2020 March 13, 2020 Russia, Ohio Sidney, Ohio

Parents Parents Kyle & Alyssa Barlage Conner & Kelsey Bodenmiller

Grandparents Grandparents Mike & Carla Drees Jim & Diane Oates Jim & Elaine Barlage Mike & Sara Bodenmiller OH-70233005 OH-70232366

Owen Michael Bowers Harper Diane Brandewie October 17, 2020 March 5, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Piqua, Ohio

Parents Parents Ben & Katrina Bowers Kyle & Melissa Brandewie

Grandparents Grandparents Richard & Joan Steinke Greg & Melissa Bowers Tom & Bec Martin Terry & Kathy Dudley OH-70233001 OH-70233437 4 Friday, April 30, 2021 BABY ALBUM 2021 Sidney Daily News

Imaan Singh Brar Aurora Robin Cathcart December 10, 2020 March 15, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Sidney, Ohio

Parents Parents Jagsir Singh & Gagandeep Brar Ryan Cathcart & Amanda Burton Grandparents Grandparents Gurmeet Singh Monte & Loretta Burton Karmajeet Kaur & Diana Murphy Harwinder Kaur Cyndi Cathcart & Sharon Cathcart OH-70233778 OH-70233656

Braelynn Elois Jane Chambers Rogue Odin Cisco December 8, 2020 May 27, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Medford, Oregon

Parents Parents Mindy Copeland & Keith Chambers Eric Cisco & Christine Bassett

Grandparents Grandparents Mark & Melissa Copeland Larry & Janell Cisco Wayne & Denise Chambers Brian & Heather Bassett OH-70233039 OH-70232372

Aries Mae Daniel Peyton Randall Eadler April 29, 2020 July 29, 2020 Piqua, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Adam & Amanda Daniel Skylar & Liza Eadler

Grandparents Grandparents Greg Miller, Mollie Levin Randy & Ann Ziegler Harold & Deb Daniel Tim & Kim Eadler Tom & Cindy Miller OH-70233009 OH-70232969 Sidney Daily News BABY ALBUM 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 5

Declan Francis Charlee Grace Hoaglin May 5, 2020 July 3, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Jason & Melanie Francis Tyler & Megan Hoaglin

Grandparents Grandparents John & Peggy Ahrens Tony & Melissa Hoaglin Diana Francis & Rick Sudduth & Carla Shortridge the late James Francis OH-70232972 OH-70232989

Oliver August Allen Hoelscher Sloan Clover Hughes May 27, 2020 October 23, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Scott & Carly Hoelscher David & Christina Hughes Grandparents David Haneke Grandparents Betty Blue & Papa Scott Rick & Pam Gambill Della Shaffer Hank & Karen Bilyk Art & Mary Hoelscher David & Robin Hughes OH-70232968 OH-70233026

Everly Lynn Hutchinson Ryker Maddox Lee Joyce March 5, 2020 October 25, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Lucas Adams & Laci Hutchinson Tyler Joyce & Alyia Lawrence Grandparents Tim & Margi Hutchinson & Grandparents Michelle Cox Shanda Joyce & Nate McBride Randy & Sarah Hodge & Chris Joyce & Amy Ginn Johnny Adams Darren & Glenda Lawrence OH-70232982 OH-70232981 6 Friday, April 30, 2021 BABY ALBUM 2021 Sidney Daily News

Cora Elizabeth Judy Finley John Larger December 18, 2020 December 11, 2020 New Bremen, Ohio Botkins, Ohio

Parents Parents Mike & Kay Judy Daniel & Christie Larger

Grandparents Grandparents Alan & Liz Fenters Stan & Cheryl Burk Mark & Beth Judy Gus & Bonnie Larger OH-70233596 OH-70233490

William Joseph Howard Latimer Colton Andrew Long August 3, 2020 December 17, 2020 Sidney, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Chelsea & Kegan Latimer Ryan & Betsy Long

Grandparents Grandparents Bob & Heather Cotterman Dennis & Krista Long Patti Latimer Larry & Cathy Brandyberry OH-70233017 OH-70233004

Jonah Michael Mullen Lana Marie Mullen September 1, 2020 July 28, 2020 Russia, Ohio Fort Loramie, Ohio

Parents Parents Abby & Adam Mullen Ryan & Leslie Mullen

Grandparents Grandparents Bill & Deb Meyer Mike & Carla Drees Kent & Darlene Mullen Darlene & Kent Mullen OH-70232365 OH-70232962 Sidney Daily News BABY ALBUM 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 7

Isaac Edward McDaniel Charlotte Ann Parker March 18, 2020 June 7, 2020 New Bremen, Ohio Findlay, Ohio

Parents Parents Scott & Kristi McDaniel Rachel & Alex Parker

Grandparents Grandparents Mike & Sue McDaniel Natalie & Christopher Buzzard Brenda Jones & Melanie & Scott Engle Tom & Brenda Hamrick

OH-70232971 OH-70232359 Troy & Missy Parker

Paige Sue Schneider Daxton Joe Sharp February 29, 2020 October 20, 2020 Wapakoneta, Ohio Port Jefferson, Ohio Parents Parents Daniel & Amanda Schneider Ricky Sharp & Megan Hoerig

Grandparents Grandparents Joe & Sue Hoehne Rick & Elaine Sharp Ron & Melody Schneider OH-70232979 OH-70232999

Magnolia Rae Spicer Elijah Malik Williams December 28, 2020 November 14, 2020 Conover, Ohio Sidney, Ohio Parents Parents Ryan & Kara Spicer Christiaan Williams & Bridget Hoehne

Grandparents Grandparents Bob & Brenda Short Joe & Sue Hoehne Marian & Charles & Marie Williams the late Gary Spicer OH-70232993 OH-70232975 8 Friday, April 30, 2021 BABY ALBUM 2021 Sidney Daily News Helping multiples feel special eeing two or more babies on an ultrasound Scan change the lives of parents in many happy ways. Twin and multiple births have been on the rise, thanks in part to a number of factors, including couples’ willingness to undergo various fertility treatments to improve their pregnancy odds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 135,336 twins were born in the United States in 2014, the most recent year on record. Multiples can sometimes lose their identities when they are broadly referred to among family and friends as “the twins” or “the triplets.” But all children, whether they shared a womb or a home, are unique, and it’s important that parents treat them as such.

• Rather than focusing on multiples’ similarities, celebrate their differences. This can help them develop their unique talents and personalities. • Let multiples express their individual style rather than dressing them in the same clothes. • For identical multiples, clue others in to recognizeable features that distinguish them from one another. • Plan special days when multiples have alone time with friends or family members. This way they do not have to always do things jointly. • Avoid comparing multiples as much as possible so jealousy and rivalry does not become an issue. • Purchase separate birthday cards, cakes and items that cater to multiples’ desires. • Define multiples by who they are rather than their twinhood (or triplethood).

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OH-70233331 937-498-7249 10 Friday, April 30, 2021 BABY ALBUM 2021 Sidney Daily News Common conditions in newborns arents of newborns tend to do According to the Seattle Children’s® signs of illness is crucial, especially Jaundice Peverything within their power to Healthcare System, newborns are at during a child’s first seven days of life. A yellowish tinge to the skin known make their babies as comfortable as higher risk for infections, which may The American Academy of Pediatrics as jaundice is not uncommon among possible. But even babies with the be present at any time during the first notes that certain conditions are healthy newborns. The result of a most vigilant parents can become ill. month of a child’s life. Watching for especially common during a child’s buildup of bilirubin in the child’s first few weeks after birth. If spotted, blood, jaundice often occurs when the following conditions should the baby’s immature liver is not yet be brought to the attention of a efficiently removing bilirubin from pediatrician immediately. the bloodstream. Mild jaundice is harmless, but pediatricians may still Abdominal distension want to check babies’ bilirubin levels Babies’ bellies stick out, especially after because very high levels that are they’ve been fed. But bellies should not detected or treated can cause feel soft between feedings, so swollen, damage to the brain or nervous hard bellies should be discussed with system. The AAP notes that jaundice a pediatrician. Parents also should call is more common in newborns who their children’s pediatricians if their are breastfeeding, particularly those babies are vomiting or have not had a who are not nursing well. Nursing bowel movement for more than one between eight and 12 times per day or two days. Such symptoms may be a can keep bilirubin levels low. Jaundice byproduct of gas or constipation, but first appears on the face followed pediatricians should be contacted to by the chest and abdomen. Healthy rule out potentially serious intestinal babies discharged from the hospital issues. before they are 72 hours old should be seen by a pediatrician within two Blue baby days of being discharged so their Mildly blue hands and feet are not bilirubin levels can be checked. More necessarily a problem. Newborns’ information about jaundice is available hands and feet may turn blue when at www.aap.org. they’re cold, returning to pink once they are warm again. In addition, Respiratory distress newborns’ faces, tongues and lips Babies may need a few hours after may turn blue after they cry, returning birth to develop normal patterns of to normal once babies calm down. breathing. But those who need more But persistent blue coloring may time may be suffering from respiratory indicate that the heart and lungs are distress. Blockage of the nasal not working properly, especially if the passages, which can be remedied with blueness is accompanied by difficulty saline nasal drops and a bulb syringe breathing and feeding. Immediate that hospitals may provide to new medical attention is essential in such parents, may be to blame. However, instances, as babies exhibiting such pediatricians should be notified symptoms may not be getting enough immediately if babies exhibit fast oxygen in their blood. breathing (more than 60 breaths in a minute), retractions (sucking in the Coughing muscles between the ribs with each Some coughing is normal among breath), flaring of the nose, grunting newborns, who may cough when while breathing, or persistent blue skin they drink too fast (as babies adjust coloring. to feeding, these coughs should Newborns are susceptible to various vanish). But persistent coughs or conditions in their first hours and days gagging during feedings may indicate of life. Parents who suspect anything problems with the lungs or digestive out of the ordinary should contact tract. their babies’ pediatricians immediately. Sidney Daily News BABY ALBUM 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 11 What parents can do to reduce SIDS risk arents of newborns and infants his or her back. Follow this rule at Pface many challenges throughout all times, even when children are a typical day. At the end of a long day fretful, in need of extra comfort or tending to their youngsters’ every have a cold. Babies with colds are need, parents may think their work at higher risk for SIDS. for the day is nearly done as bedtime • Prioritize prenatal care. A healthy approaches. But a parent’s work is full-term baby is more likely to never done, and parents have some live past infancy than a child born especially important work to do in prematurely. regard to protecting their children • Offer a pacifier.Breastfeeding when they go down to sleep. mothers can offer their babies Expecting parents and parents of a pacifier after the child has newborns and infants have no doubt learned to feed. The American heard of SIDS, an acronym for Sudden SIDS Institute notes that various Infant Death Syndrome, but may studies have found a lower risk of not fully understand it. And they’re sleep-related death when babies not alone. In fact, the American SIDS use pacifiers. Pacifiers should not Institute notes that, in an attempt be attached to the baby or crib, to clarify the sometimes confusing as doing so can present a choking terminology around SIDS, the Centers hazard. for Disease Control and Prevention • Practice tummy time. Interactive recently suggested changing some of tummy time on a play mat on the that terminology. Those suggestions floor can help babies strengthen included introducing the term their bodies. That strength can Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, or What can parents do to reduce • Place the baby in a bare crib. make it easier for them turn over SUID. Learning to distinguish between SIDS risk? Babies should sleep in bare cribs onto their backs should they end up SUID and SIDS is a great first step Parents are not helpless against SIDS. with no covers, pillows, bumper on their stomachs while sleeping. for parents looking to reduce their In fact, moms and dads can start pads, or positioning devices. SIDS is a serious concern that youngsters’ risk of accidental death taking steps to reduce SIDS risk before • Follow the “Back is best” rule. parents must not take lightly. Learn while sleeping. their children are even born. The When placing a baby down to more by visiting the American SIDS American SIDS Institute offers these sleep, always place the child on Institute at www.sids.org. What is the difference between tips to parents in the hopes that they SUID and SIDS? can reduce SIDS risk. The CDC introduced the term SUID • Don’t smoke. Exposure to so it could serve as a broad term cigarette smoke before or after that encompasses all sudden infant birth raises SIDS risk. Parents and ProtectionProtection for foryour your pride pride and and joyjoy deaths. SIDS falls under the umbrella anyone else should never smoke of SUID, but so, too, do accidental near a baby. Using drugs such as Ashley Himes, Agent Ashley Himes, Agent For theFor family the family you’d you’d do doanything anything for,for, lifelife deaths, such as suffocation and cocaine and heroin also increases 670 N Vandemark Road Suite 101 insurance could mean everything. 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In a 2016 study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers who analyzed studies from eight different task for them. The AAP notes that countries determined that teething healthy teeth should be all one can make babies feel miserable. Thank- color. Any spots or stains should fully, the researchers also found that be brought to the attention of a teething usually does not make babies dentist. Once a baby gets his or sick. An examination of 10 major her first tooth, parents can use a studies found that the most frequent smear of fluoride toothpaste that’s symptoms of teething in infants and roughly the size of a grain of rice to toddlers were gum irritation, irritability clean the teeth at least twice daily. and drooling. The AAP recommends cleaning Because teething can be so uncom- teeth right after breakfast and fortable for babies, parents must be before bedtime. patient as their children’s teeth slowly • Feed babies healthy diets. come in. As babies begin to exhibit Another way parents can protect signs of teething, parents also can their babies’ teeth is to feed their take steps to protect their babies’ oral children healthy diets. The AAP health. recommends foods and drinks that • Discuss fluoride with your child’s do not contain a lot of sugar, such pediatrician. A naturally occurring as fruits and vegetables. When mineral that’s found in many foods, feeding babies fruit, be mindful of fluoride can benefit babies’ teeth dried fruits, such as raisins, which in various ways. According to the can stick to babies’ teeth and American Academy of Pediatrics, may contribute to cavities if not fluoride can strengthen tooth thoroughly cleaned off the teeth. enamel and make it more resistant • Do not put babies to bed with to acid attacks that contribute to bottles. The AAP advises against tooth decay. Fluoride also makes it parents putting babies to bed or more difficult for plaque bacteria down to nap with a bottle. Milk, to produce acid. Parents of infants formula and juice contain sugar, can discuss fluoride with their and babies who suck on bottles children’s pediatricians, who may with liquids that have sugar in recommend prescription drops of them before going to sleep may chewable tablets as babies’ teeth suffer from tooth decay. begin to grow in. When babies begin teething, parents • Inspect and clean babies’ teeth. can take various steps that can safe- Babies can’t brush their own teeth, guard their children’s oral health for

OH-70231093 so parents must perform this years to come. Sidney Daily News BABY ALBUM 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 13 Tips to help new fathers bond with their babies time for fathers to develop bonds with their children. Time spent changing diapers can prove to be a great time for fathers to bond with their newborns. Make eye contact with babies while changing their diapers, as Psych Central, an independent mental health social network run by mental health professionals, notes that babies have a preference for eye contact. • Spend alone time with your newborn. Fathers of newborns who are being nursed may feel like their is no ideal time to spend along with their children. But mothers, especially those who work and intend to keep breastfeeding after their maternity leave ends, can learn to use a breast milk pump so dads can bottle-feed. Learning to eat from a bottle will help babies in the long run, and dads can get some quality alone time with their newborns while bottle feeding. Fathers of babies who are bottle-fed can spend more time alone with their children, and give moms a much- needed break, without the fear of having nothing to feed them should they get hungry while mom is away. • Help your baby fall back asleep. he birth of a child is a momentous to bond with their new babies. But from being held, and Hill notes Nursing mothers may feel inclined Toccasion in the lives of parents. there are many ways for new dads to that a bond will develop between to wake up with their newborns First-time parents may be especially bond with newborns as well. father and baby if there is physical in the middle of the night and let moved upon seeing the birth of their • Hold your baby as often as contact. dad keep sleeping. But babies are child, having never before witnessed possible. Pediatrician David Hill, • Find ways to spend time not necessarily waking up in the something so profound. author of the book “Between Us together. Fathers might not be middle of the night due to hunger. When the time comes for parents to Dads: A Father’s Guide to Child able to pitch in at feeding time Some might simply need to be leave the hospital and take their new- Health,” says bonding between if mothers are nursing. Because comforted, and dads can comfort borns home, new moms and dads take father and newborn has as much newborns spend so much time their children just like moms can, on different roles. Moms who are nurs- to do with contact as involvement. being nursed and sleeping, fathers all the while strengthening their ing or handling the bulk of the bottle- Many first-time parents are may feel as though they don’t developing bond. feeding while spending a few months understandably nervous about have much time to spend with New fathers can strengthen the on maternity leave may appear to holding their newborns, who seem their babies each day. But any time bonds they have with their newborns have more opportunities than fathers so fragile. But newborns benefit spent with a newborn can be a in various ways. 14 Friday, April 30, 2021 BABY ALBUM 2021 Sidney Daily News What are congenital heart defects? regnancy is an exciting time for in the first year of life. The Canadian Pexpecting parents. As due dates Congenital Heart Alliance reports draw closer, expecting parents’ that about one in 80 to 100 Canadian anticipation and to-do lists grow. With children are born with a CHD. nurseries to design, baby books to read and clothes and toys to buy, it What causes CHDs? can be easy for parents to overlook According to the CDC, the causes prenatal care. But prenatal care is vital, of CHDs among most babies are as it not only monitors Mom’s health, unknown, though some theorize that but also keeps a watchful eye on the CHDs are caused by a combination child growing inside her. of genes and other factors. Those Expecting parents may not know additional factors may include the what to expect during pregnancy mother’s diet or her medication well visits. Updates on the health of use during pregnancy. Mothers’ mom and her baby are the norm, and doctors also may share information preexisting health conditions, such about birth defects. No parent wants as diabetes and obesity, have been to imagine their unborn child being linked to heart defects in babies. diagnosed with birth defects, but the Smoking during pregnancy also has American Heart Association notes been linked to heart defects. that minor defects rarely produce symptoms, and many such defects What are the symptoms can be corrected before birth or of CHDs? shortly after. The type and severity of CHDs may The Centers for Disease Control dictate the symptoms. The CCHA and Prevention note that congenital notes that there are more than heart defects are the most common 40 types of CHDs, some of which type of birth defects. Recognizing that may produce no symptoms at all, and making an effort to understand which only further underscores the these particular types of defects can importance of prenatal and postnatal calm expecting parents’ anxieties care. If a CHD is not diagnosed prior and better equip them to handle a to a child being born, parents who congenital heart defect diagnosis. recognize any of these potential CHD symptoms should report them to their What are congenital heart child’s pediatrician immediately: defects? • Blue-tinted nails or lips Congenital heart defects, or CHDs, can • Fast or troubled breathing affect the structure of a baby’s heart • Tiredness when feeding and how it functions. For example, • Sleepiness a CHD may affect how blood flows through the heart and out to the rest of the body. Some CHDs are What is the prognosis for considered mild, while others are children diagnosed with a CHD? classified as severe. The CCHA notes that 60 years ago only about 20 percent of children How many babies are born with diagnosed with a CHD survived to heart defects? adulthood. Since then, that figure has The CDC notes that CHDs affect nearly improved to roughly 90 percent. 1 percent of births in the United A CHD diagnosis can be troubling States each year. Roughly one in for expecting parents. But learning four of those babies is born with a about CHDs and how to recognize critical CHD, the treatment of which and potentially prevent them can requires surgery or other procedures calm parents’ nerves. Sidney Daily News BABY ALBUM 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021 15 Keep your baby sun-safe pending time outdoors is a Ssummertime tradition for people of all ages. Sunny summer afternoons may be especially cherished in 2020, when people across the globe have been forced to spend more time indoors as they adhere to social distancing guidelines implemented to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Parents of infants may be extra excited to get outdoors this summer. Chances to get out and about don’t come around very often for parents of infants, and those chances may be even more rare as social distancing guidelines remain in place. But before parents rush out the door to soak up some summer sun, it’s imperative that Wide-brimmed they take steps to protect their tiny hats and long tots from UV rays. sleeve shirts • Avoid exposing infants to the can help protect infants from the sun. The Skin Cancer Foundation sun on warm notes that infants’ skin is especially summer days. sensitive to the sun, so the organization advises parents to shield children six months and younger from the sun rather than using sunscreen. Instead of • Consider sunglasses. Sunglasses contain zinc oxide and titanium over the body. This can indicate if applying sunscreen to their infants, are another way parents can dioxide are good choices because the product irritates the child’s skin parents should keep them out protect their children from the these physical filters do not rely and needs to be replaced, or if it’s of the sun entirely. Seek shade sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. on absorption of chemicals and safe to use. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when Sunglasses can be an alternative are therefore less likely to cause a In the rush to get outside, parents the sun’s rays are especially intense. for parents whose infants keep skin reaction. The SCF also advises should make sure they don’t forget to When taking infants out in their taking off their hats, as many baby- testing the sunscreen on your take every step necessary to protect strollers, make sure they are shaded sized sunglasses are equipped baby’s wrist before applying it all their infants from UV exposure. at all times and avoid walking on with elastic straps to keep the the sunny side of the street. glasses on. Sunglasses may be vital • Dress babies for the sun. The SCF because the melanin in infants’ Wiford Jewelers advises parents to dress their babies eyes is still forming, and that in brimmed hats and lightweight development can be adversely clothing that fully covers their arms affected if infants’ eyes are exposed Earring Sale and legs. Dressing babies for the to UV rays. May Stone sun may seem like common sense, • Introduce sunscreen at six $19.99 but the SCF notes that researchers months. The SCF advises parents (while Supplies Last) at the University of Miami found to begin applying sunscreen to of the Month: that only 43 percent of parents their infants when their children consistently cover their babies with reach six months of age. Choose a Emerald hats, and even fewer (40 percent) broad-spectrum, water-resistant cover babies with long-sleeved sunscreen with a minimum sun

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