Is your morning routine chaotic, rushed and mentally, physically and emotionally draining? If so, you’re definitely not alone!
New parents often struggle to establish a calm, organized and positive routine. When you’re running on little to no sleep, even the smallest things can start to take their toll on your happiness and wellbeing. However, there are ways to turn it around.
Starting the day off right can positively impact your entire day. So, here, you’ll discover some top tips to help you start the day off right with baby.
Finding out you’re going to have not one, but multiple babies can be exciting, yet extremely scary. As any parent knows, packing a diaper bag is a lot harder than it sounds – and that’s just for one baby! So, how do you go about packing a diaper bag for multiple babies and is there even a bag big enough to fit everything in that you’re going to need?
Have you ever noticed that young children often sneeze and cough during the winter months? Even adults may frequently experience these symptoms when the weather shifts to the cold season. Though quite common, these can actually be early signs of some serious respiratory illnesses which may put our young children, most especially babies, at risk.
When you’re pregnant, you have nine months to prepare for baby’s arrival. As well as making sure you have everything you need, you’re also likely to start visualizing how different life will be once your little one arrives. However, what you don’t realize is it’s actually impossible to imagine just how much your life will change once baby is finally here.
Are you worried your little one may have Autism? While doctors have become much better at recognizing and treating the disorder, diagnosing the condition can be difficult before a child is four years old. This is because the behavior and symptoms linked with Autism are also often present in children who don’t have the disorder.
Have you encountered the term “critical thinking skills” in relation to a child’s development? These words are often used but most of us might have a vague understanding of what they really mean. To help us get a better understanding of this topic, let us first define “critical thinking”.
Have you heard of the Infant Cries Translator App? This mobile phone application aims to decode the reason why a newborn baby cries between things such as hunger, tiredness, pain or a wet diaper.
One of the most awaited moments in a parent’s life is to see their little baby looking back at them. Eye-to-eye contact is among the earliest ways to bond with your little one and by merely seeing them respond even to the slightest extent seems to be a great achievement.
Babies spend the majority of the time on their backs. Whether it’s when they’re sleeping, being held, or laying on the floor during playtime, placing them on their backs is natural. However, did you know they need ample time on their tummy too?
Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve with baby? Typically, New Year’s Eve is associated with parties and alcohol – two things you can’t really indulge in when you’ve got a baby to look after! However, that doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun.
Each year, most of us set ourselves goals for the year ahead. Known as New Year’s resolutions, they give us a chance to reflect on the past year and the things we’d like to change. It could be you want to lose weight, get healthier, learn a new hobby or travel more. Setting these resolutions gives us hope and excitement for a fresh start.
Your very first Christmas with baby is extremely precious. Even though they may not remember it, babies absolutely love the shiny lights, Christmas tree and the jolly festive songs. It’s a time you can also create long-lasting traditions and gaze in wonder at this little bundle of joy you’ve created.
Your baby’s skin is scrumptiously soft, new and delicate. Therefore, it’s going to need a little additional protection during the harsh, cold winter months. The good news is, it’s pretty easy to ensure baby’s skin is unaffected by the harsh winter weather.
Babies change far too quickly, so documenting their first milestones is a fantastic way to remember and treasure those precious moments. Keeping a record of their first tooth, that magical first word and their stumbling first steps can also be pretty fun to do. The question is, how should you document them?
Burping is an effortless task for adults, but it can be a real problem for babies. The trouble is, if the gas builds up in the tummy, it can cause baby a lot of discomfort, and in some cases, pain. Helping to relieve built up gas, burping is an essential skill you need to develop once your little one arrives.