![]() The baby gorilla is the first of several exciting additions expected at the Pittsburgh Zoo this year, coinciding with the Zoo’s 125 th anniversary. ![]() The top names vetted by keeper staff will then go on for a final selection. For a $5 donation, guests can submit a name for the infant on. We are tracking their progress, and they’re both doing really well.”Īs for what to call the new addition, the Zoo is hosting a naming contest. She naturally knows what to do and doesn’t need any intervention from staff. “She is showing off the baby, cradling, and nursing. “With this new baby coming later in life, Ibo is a great mom,” says Karen Vacco, Assistant Curator of Mammals. Gorillas residing in zoos may live into their 50s. The newborn is a welcome addition to the species as a whole, and is the second baby for Ibo, though the newborn comes after quite a hiatus Ibo’s last baby was born when she was just eight years old. Western lowland gorillas are currently listed as critically endangered, as their population is rapidly decreasing. The public is encouraged to get involved with a baby naming contest. She is gradually being introduced to Zoo guests, with more steady public habitat time expected as the season progresses. The healthy baby was born on Februand has been thriving under the care of her 32 year old mother, Ibo. If the TV is always on in your household – whether you are watching or it’s just on in the background, you may want to consider some quality shut off time.The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is thrilled to announce a lovable new addition: a newborn female gorilla. As a grandparent (and parent) occasional use of apps and YouTube can be helpful and fun in moderation. What to do? Do your research if you have concerns, and use your best judgment. ![]() If baby is distracted by a TV, baby is not concentrating on developing other skills. Apps, TV, and learning videos are not a substitute for hands on and social interaction learning which is how children actually learn. I’d be remiss if I did not mention that The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping all screens off around children younger than 18 months! This includes TVs too as screen time can interfere with language development, cognitive skills, socialization, as well as cause sleep problems. Naturally we should have concerns about too much screen time, and limit time spent. YouTube of course also offers all sorts of free learning videos which older children may benefit from. Sorry Android users this app is IOS only right now. When you touch one it twirls around and comes to the front of the screen with an appropriate noise. Each screen has a different category of items floating around – animals, cars, toys, instruments, etc. Smart Rattle (Baby Rattle Games: Infant & Toddler Learning Toy) – this is a really fun one. The music and animation instantly calm baby. My favorite (and only free) animation is called Dreamsea. The nice part is I can see how long it’s been since baby has eaten or slept, and it shows feeding and sleeping patterns.Ĭradle (Baby Sleep Sounds – Cradle) – This app offers animations and a multitude of sounds to soothe baby as well as sleeping tips. It logs feedings, sleep, diaper changes, milestones, and has a community of users you can communicate with. Glow Baby Newborn Tracker – this one both my daughter and I use. Here are a few apps I’ve been using in my new grandparent role that have been helpful. The challenge is sorting through all that is available! Most apps you can download for free, with optional pay for add-ons. It’s good to know there are also apps to help soothe and entertain baby if you choose to use them. Once in labor of course there are apps to track your contractions.Īs a grandparent there are apps that help you share your caretaking activities with baby’s parents. Once pregnant, there are apps to track how your baby develops, doctor appointments, and what to expect. There are fertility apps that help you track best time to conceive. I thought his arrival would provide some family time away from technology which it has, but I’ve also learned that from pre-pregnancy through childbirth and beyond, there is an app for that! It’s been some time since my last post due to the arrival of my grandson.
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