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Don't Let Your Preschooler Get You Down
Have you ever seen parents discipline their children in public? I recently saw a mother spank her child at the bank. Unfortunately, the mother was treating her little girl like a punching bag. The child was probably five or six years old, and was intrigued by the bank’s “Take one!” brochures. Whe. . .
Swaddling Your Baby
Your baby was safely sheltered in the cozy cocoon of your womb for nine months before being transported into the big bad world. No wonder swaddling her makes her feel 'at home'.What is swaddling?Swaddling is snugly wrapping your baby in a blanket to make her feel safe and secure. Parents of colic. . .
Bathing Your Newborn Baby
Your newborn baby is so small and tender that giving him a bath might be a little scary. However, in spite of all your concerns, you will find that bathing the baby will soon be a fun thing for both him and you. For the first few days, stick to a sponge bath, only wetting the towel in warm water . . .
Ouch! Baby's First Shots
Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it is your responsibility to keep her safe and healthy. Immunizations/vaccinations protect your baby from serious and some life-threatening illnesses. They boost your baby's immunity and help her make antibodies to combat infections. Some vaccination myths. . .
Bottle Feeding For Beginners
The art of bottle feeding is not very tough to master. For most mothers, it comes as naturally as (or easier than) breastfeeding. First things firstThe first step is to choose a suitable infant formula. Prepare the formula just before baby's feeding time. Pumping milk, like breastfeeding takes so. . .
Preparing a Sibling For Baby
You may be excited about the thought of having another baby to complete your family, but your little darling first born may not quite feel comfortable with the idea of having a sibling! The spotlight that was on her all these years is about to shift and she may feel threatened. Help her make the . . .
Pumping Breast Milk: Get The Best Of Both Worlds
You want to go back to work but would like to keep feeding baby the best food possible- breast milk. Is exclusive breastfeeding possible if you are away from baby eight hours a day? Yes, here is where pumping milk comes in.Why pump breast milk?Most moms pump breast milk to collect and store it fo. . .
Dilemma: To Bottle Feed or Breastfeed
Expecting a baby? You must be in a state of bliss, yet confounded by multiple choices. One of the toughest decisions you will have to make: Bottle feeding or Breastfeeding? Despite all the information available on the pros and cons, the final decision is yours. What is right for someone else migh. . .
Dealing With A Gassy Baby
Does your baby yell and cry non-stop without any apparent reason? Excessive gas in a newborn baby could be the culprit. Gassy and colicky babies present a perpetual challenge to their parents. Welcome to the rocky world of parenting. Gassy BabiesAccumulation of gas in baby's tummy can make her e. . .
Getting Your Child's Attention When They're Engrossed In ...
Have you ever struggled to get your child’s attention? Perhaps you have dinner on the table, and want the kids to come before everything gets cold. Your objective is clear, but your child is engrossed in a video game. Their eyes are focused on the TV screen. Their hand is on the joystick. They’re. . .
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