Weaning your baby at the right time

By Aditi | December 7, 2008 2:50 pm |
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Babies, Parenting Tips

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Weaning, the time when a baby shifts from feeding on breast milk to other sources of nourishment is often the biggest worry for many mothers. For many reasons, mothers decide to wean their baby early, so that they can return to their job. However, if weaning is not done at the right time, it may end up making your baby unhealthy and sick. So, it is important that you know the right time of weaning your baby.

Remember, that weaning is a gradual process and needs your patience as a mother. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies should be given breast milk only till first 6 months. After that, mothers should start feeding them with a mix of solid foods and some amount of breast milk until they are 1 year old.

Many baby care specialists feel that babyʼs first birthday is the right time to start weaning. This is because, the baby is big enough to be able to take solid food and digest it. In cases, when the mother has no option but to start weaning their baby before 1 year, switching to a baby formula is an ideal solution. However, make sure to give the baby a proper quantity of the baby formula.

Caring for your babyʼs umbilical cord

By Aditi | December 3, 2008 1:00 pm |
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Parenting Tips

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So, finally your wait of nine months is over and you are happy with your baby but at the same time worried about how to care for your babyʼs umbilical cord? This part that connects the baby with the mother when he is still in the womb remains there for some weeks even after birth. Following are some simple ways by which you can heal the left over part of the umbilical cord also known as, the stump.

First of all, you should know how to clean the stump. When you that the stump of the umbilical cord is dirty and sticky, try cleaning it gently with a slightly damp cloth. Remember, the stump will fall off naturally, so donʼt try to pull it yourself, else it may cause pain and infection to the newborn baby.

Drying the stump is very important, so try to keep it dry as much as possible for a quick healing. You can also expose it to air and make sure to change the diapers quickly else wet diapers in order to avoid the stump from getting wet. The umbilical cord or the stump remains only for 2 to 3 weeks, so during this time, try to give your baby sponge bath so that the stump remains dry and falls off soon.

Soothing your Colic Baby

By Aditi | November 29, 2008 7:45 pm |
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Parenting Tips

 

comforting-baby New parents are often seen panicked seeing their colicky baby. First two weeks to pass away soon but as soon as their baby enters the third, many parents feel a hellish experience unable to sooth their crying and colicky baby. So, we present you with some useful ways of soothing your colic baby.

First of all, try to pick your baby and swaddle him in a warm blanket. Try to swing and sing a lullaby to sooth the baby. Many times a baby want a change in their environment so take him for a car ride or a short stroll to make him feel comfortable.

Another common reason for a colicky baby to colic is gas problems. So, try to lift your baby and place him in a position with tummy upwards and give a little massage on the stomach to relief him of any sort of stomach pain.

Playing soft music also helps a lot in soothing a colic baby. Also try to take your baby close to your heart making him hear your heartbeat, this makes him feel as if he is still in the womb and he feels secure and stops crying.

Are Parents Responsible for Financial Crisis?

By Aditi | November 26, 2008 10:54 am |
Categories:
Parenting Blues, Teens

money Ever thought why teens blame their parents for their monetary problems? Whether you agree or not, the fact is when there is a financial crisis at home, the first two people who are blamed are often the parents. The same parents who teach us everything in life are blamed for even the minutest financial problem of their children.

There might be many reasons for children to blame their parents for their monetary problems and one of them can be the lack of financial education in public schools. All subjects are taught in schools but hardly any school teaches about financial education, which is very important for a child to value money and teaches him or her to save it for future.

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Tips for Parenting During the Teen Years

By Aditi | November 22, 2008 4:54 pm |
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Parenting Tips

ab04534.jpg You have lived through midnight feedings, diaper changes and baby night waking, but finding it difficult to tackle your teens? Then, worry no more, we present you with some tips for parenting during the teen years. Just try to follow these tips remembering that teenage is a very sensitive age when your child matures from childhood to adulthood.

The best way to learn how to tackle your teen kids, is to read books or surf net about teenagers. Learn how to be their friends by talking to them and giving them valuable suggestions and advises on the teen problems like acne, parties and fashion. Try to talk to your child as early as possible by answering their curious questions about adulthood.

Take it easy when you kids talk about sex and give more attention to their personal appearance. Remember girls mature earlier than boys in teenage. However, one thing common to both girls and boys is the fantasy to be the center of attraction. So, try to put yourself in your child’s position and think about your teen years while dealing with them.

Rest assure, parenting teens will be easy if you behave as their friends and appreciate them with open suggestions instead of strict rules.

Tips to Proper Sleep

By Aditi | November 19, 2008 10:23 am |
Categories:
Sleep

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New Parents are often looking up for ways to make their new born baby sleep. This is due to the common dilemma of baby nighttime waking. So, we will now acquaint you with some useful tips for a proper baby sleep.

Try to set a routine for your baby, try to wake up your baby early in morning if he sleeps late, so that he sleeps early at night. Apart from this, try to make your baby napping area well-lit, so that he sleeps better at night without any fear.

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Choosing Pre School

By Aditi | November 16, 2008 12:18 pm |
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Parenting Tips

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You want to see your baby learn how to sit in a school and learn school etiquettes? Then, you need to choose a Pre-School, now don’t bother yourself thinking how to choose a pre-school for your child. As, we will present you with some ways of choosing an ideal pre-school.

While choosing a pre school for your child of 3 to 5 years of age, determine your family needs and that whether you need a full time of part time pre school. The second thing worth taking into account is to decide whether you want to have a school close to home or office.

Other things that help in choosing a pre school for your child are factors like whether you would prefer a public, private or religious school. Try to choose a pre school that reflects your parenting style, be it traditional, casual or structured. Also, check the low teacher to student ratio, health and safety facilities and teacher certifications while choosing a pre school.

Detecting ovulation

By Aditi | November 13, 2008 1:16 pm |
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Pregnancy

pregnancy Are you still not sure how to detect ovulation and whether you will get pregnant or not? Then, read on to know how to detect ovulation in this article. When your ovary releases an egg during the fertile time of your menstrual cycle, it is called ovulation.

Now, coming to the question of getting pregnant by determining ovulation, remember that you can be pregnant only if you have sexual intercourse during the period between one or two days before ovulation to about 24 hours afterwards. Reason being that the sperm cells can live up to three days by an egg survives up to one day only unless fertilization occurs.

You can detect ovulation by figuring out when is your next period due to begin and then count back 12 to 16 days which will be the period of your ovulation. You can also determine your ovulation by observing your body symptoms like change in cervical mucus or a rise in body temperature after ovulation by 0.4 to 1.0 degrees. Another way to determine ovulation is feeling some lower abdominal discomfort.

Graco Swing ‘N Bounce 2-in-1 Infant Swing – Little Jungle

By Aditi | November 10, 2008 12:26 pm |
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Shopping

graco swing Give your baby the best swing, in other words, give him the new Graco Swing ‘N Bounce 2-in-1 Infant Swing. Perfect to be kept in houses having small areas, this compact swing comes with a removable bouncer seat, which in fact makes it a two-in-one product.

Its curved “hug-like” seat frame gives the baby the feel of the mother’s arms and the baby sleeps comfortable feeling secured. It features 3 seat reclines, soothing vibration and removable infant head support, in short a perfect swing for the baby to cuddle in.

To make it fun-filled, Graco Swing ‘N Bounce 2-in-1 Infant Swing comes with an overhead toy bar with removable plush toys. Watch out your baby enjoying the 10 classical tunes and nature sounds combined in this swing. Not only this, there is a flip-up tray featuring Mix ‘n Move Toys to develop the hand coordination of your baby.

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Banana and Pumpkin Recipe

By Aditi | November 7, 2008 1:27 pm |
Categories:
Food

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Here is a recipe for 6-8 months babies. Ingredients used in the recipe are 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and 2 small bananas.

How to make:

Mash 2 small bananas and add pumpkin puree. Mix well and add baby’s cereal or yogurt to make it delicious.


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