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Age: 3-6 years old Skills: Science basics. Why We Like It: Get your kids excited about science with hands-on activities. My First Microscope features two extra-large eyepieces (no need to close one eye!) and a chunky, kid-sized focusing knob. This jr. microscope helps preschoolers explore hidden worlds at a range of magnifications from 2.5x to 8x.... Read More
Short Answer - You can hear your baby’s heartbeat at around 8-12 weeks. Your baby’s heart actually starts beating at around 6 weeks, but you probably wouldn’t be able to hear or see it until about the 8 week mark, and only if you have an early ultrasound exam. The majority of women will first hear their baby’s heartbeat with a fetal Doppler (a h.... Read More
Short Answer - You should feel your baby’s first movements (called quickening) between weeks 16 and 25. If it’s your first pregnancy, it may be closer to the 25 week mark. The initial movements won’t feel like kicks exactly, more like butterflies in your stomach or a little twitch or nudge. Don’t worry, these movements get stronger in time as your.... Read More
Short Answer - Probably Yes. About 90% of women get them after the 6th or 7th month, but there are things you can do to help prevent them or make them less visible. Stretch marks happen when your body grows faster than your skin can keep up with. In the last trimester, you grow a lot! Which means stretch marks are most likely gonna happen (sorry l.... Read More
Short Answer - YES, if done by a trained sonographer. We reviewed a lot of research and could find no evidence that a single ultrasound scan performed by a trained operator (called a sonographer) who follows established guidelines causes any harm to a developing baby. Ultrasounds have been used safely during pregnancy for decades. Be Wary Of Ke.... Read More