Swaddling is the practice of wrapping a baby in a light blanket or cloth to provide warmth and comfort. It also helps with soothing and calming babies.
There are many benefits of swaddling your child. For example, it can help your baby sleep better at night, reduce the risk for SIDS, and improve digestion. Swaddling also helps soothe babies who are fussy or have colic.
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Every parent wants their children to have healthy teeth, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do or how to do it. This article will give some advice on how parents can help their children take care of their teeth.
]]>Baby teeth care is an important part of a child's dental health. It should be started as soon as the first tooth comes in, but it is never too late to start.
The most important thing to remember about baby teeth care is that they are not permanent and they will eventually fall out. This means that you should make sure that your child brushes and eventually flosses their teeth twice a day. It also means that you should make sure that you have a dentist appointment scheduled for when the first tooth falls out so they can monitor the progress of your child's teeth and gums.
Every parent wants their children to have healthy teeth, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do or how to do it. This article will give some advice on how parents can help their children take care of their teeth.
The best way to brush a baby's teeth is to use the right toothbrush and toothpaste. The bristles should be gentle and the size of the toothbrush head should fit their mouth. Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on their brush, then let them lick some off so they're used to the taste before starting.
For toddlers, the best way to brush their teeth is by using an age-appropriate toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Make sure that your toddler is sitting on a chair, because they will be more comfortable and less likely to squirm around.
The first step is to brush the front teeth, which are the ones that we see when we smile. The second step is to brush the back teeth and this may take some time for toddlers. Finally, make sure to clean your toddler’s tongue with a tongue scraper or gauze pad.
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One of the best things about being a parent is the thrill of bathing your baby for the first time.
The benefits of bathing your baby are innumerable. It helps them to relax, stimulates the immune system, and keeps them clean. The dangers of over-bathing your baby are also many. Babies can get colds or develop skin infections if they have a bath too often.
Some people recommend that you bathe your baby every day, while others say that you should bathe them only once a week or less often. Experts say that the best way to determine how often to bathe your baby is to use a "smell test." If the smell is offensive, it's time for a bath!
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. They are responsible for inspecting, regulating and registering services to make sure they meet certain standards.
The CQC provides a range of information about their work for the public, including how to make a complaint about a service, what to do if you're worried about care quality, and what you can do as an employer or service provider.
You can search your city or postcode to find all services in your area. This is the link for hospital search tool: https://www.cqc.org.uk/search/services/hospitals
This shouldn't be the only thing you judge on your hospital. For us the main thing was how we felt during routine appointments before the birth. If you feel happy then that is the best bet.
]]>Colic, also known as crying from 0-3 months of age and being inconsolable, is a condition that doctors still can't figure out. There are many theories on what causes colic, such as excessive gas in the stomach, milk allergy, or lactose intolerance. It seems to run in families with parents who have colicky babies tending to have colicky babies themselves.
One of the most common questions that parents ask is what to do for colicky babies.
The answer to this question depends on the cause of colic and the age of the baby. For example, if a baby is colicky because he or she has a cow's milk protein allergy, then it can be treated by switching to formula.
If it is caused by gas, then it can be treated with simethicone (Gas-X) or gripe water. If the baby has reflux, then they may need medication like Zantac or Prilosec.
]]>Washing just the top and bottom of a newborn is a common practice for new parents. They do this because it's easier to clean the baby's bottom without having to deal with the umbilical cord.
The umbilical cord eventually dries up and shrivel in size. This is a natural process that happens after about six weeks of age.
Hold your baby on your knee or lay them on a changing mat. Take off all their clothes, apart from their vest and nappy, and wrap them in a towel, it's important to keep them warm.
Dip the cotton wool in the water (make sure it doesn't get too wet) and wipe gently around your baby's eyes from the nose outward, using a fresh piece of cotton wool for each eye. This is so that you don't transfer any stickiness or infection from one eye to another.
Use a fresh piece of cotton wool to clean around your baby's ears, but not inside them. Never use cotton buds to clean inside your baby's ears. Wash the rest of your baby's face, neck and hands in the same way and dry them gently with the towel.
Take off the nappy and wash your baby's bottom and genital area with fresh cotton wool and warm water. Dry very carefully, including between the skin folds, and put on a clean nappy.
It will help your baby to relax if you keep talking while you wash them. The more they hear your voice, the more they'll get used to listening to you and start to understand what you're saying.
]]>Reflux is a condition in which stomach acid and other contents of the stomach move up into the oesophagus. It usually happens when there’s too much pressure on your baby’s tummy or they are lying down too long.
This can happen when they have been sitting in their car seat or bouncer for too long without being burped, changed, or walked. It can also happen when they are lying down to sleep on their back.
Baby colic is a condition that causes pain and fussiness in an otherwise healthy baby. It is mostly seen in babies from 3 to 6 months old.
Baby reflux is a condition that causes vomiting, irritability, and difficulty sleeping in an otherwise healthy baby. It is mostly seen in babies from 1 to 2 years old.
]]>Crying is a way of releasing emotions that are bottled up inside of us. It can be caused by sadness, anger, frustration or any other emotion that is too much to handle. Crying is a natural response to negative feelings and it helps us to release them in a healthy way.
]]>This is a bit of a minefield of course but the important thing is to run through a mini checklist of the main reasons your little one might be crying.
Crying is a way of releasing emotions that are bottled up inside of us. It can be caused by sadness, anger, frustration or any other emotion that is too much to handle. Crying is a natural response to negative feelings and it helps us to release them in a healthy way.
The most common reasons for crying are:
This covers a lot but little ones at the start pretty much just eat, sleep and want cuddles and talking too. It's important to realise that crying is not avoidable as a natural reaction but if you are able to anticipate it then it will help both of you get through it.
]]>Babies are born with a protective coating on their skin called vernix. This coating protects them from the amniotic fluid. The vernix is a white, greasy substance that resembles cheese. It is best to let your baby stay in vernix for as long as possible.
The baby’s skin is very sensitive and needs to be treated with care. You should also keep in mind that their immune system is not fully developed yet, so frequent bathing may cause them to get sick more often.
It is safe to bathe your newborn every 2-3 days. You should also not bathe your baby every day because it can dry out their skin and remove the natural oils that are protecting them from infection and bacteria. The best time to bath your newborn is after they have pooped or peed, or when you change their clothes for the first time after they have been born so that you can clean off any poop or pee on their bottom before you put a new diaper on them.
]]>This is a fact supported by research. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that breastfeeding for six months or more can reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections in infants by up to 40%. Breast milk is also rich in iron and other nutrients which can help boost a baby's immune system.
Breastfeeding leads to a healthier immune system. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that breastfeeding for six months or more can reduce the risk of gastrointestinal infections in infants by up to 40%. Breast milk is also rich in iron and other nutrients which can help boost a baby's immune system.
]]>The Harvard Nurses' Study, which is one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of female health ever conducted, has found that women who say they consume three or more glasses of milk per day are 30% more likely to develop invasive breast cancer over the course of the study.
Women who are breastfeeding experience significant hormonal changes, including reduced estrogen levels. A woman's body typically produces less estrogen when they're breastfeeding which reduces cell growth and division.
Many women tend to eat more nutritious foods and follow healthier lifestyles (limit smoking and alcohol use) while breastfeeding. A healthier lifestyle overall reduces risks of many diseases including cancers.
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Breastfeeding is the cheapest and easiest way to nourish your baby. It provides your child with all the nutrients they need while protecting them from illness. Not only that, but it provides a natural sleep schedule for both of you. With breastfeeding, you know when your baby will be hungry and ready for a feeding. Plus, there are many other benefits!
Breastfeeding has many benefits for both mothers and babies.
The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and include:
- Breast milk contains all the nutrients a baby needs
- Reduces risk for ear infections, asthma, type 2 diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), obesity, leukemia, celiac disease
- Promotes brain development
- Lowers risk for type 2 diabetes in mother
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]]>Montessori training has been around for a long time and has been proven to be effective. As a parent, you can choose from a number of Montessori schools in your area and select the one that best suits your child's needs.
A Montessori training is a type of education that is based on the teachings of Maria Montessori. The main goal of this type of education is to provide children with an environment where they can learn without any pressure or stress.
Montessori schools are more popular than ever, especially because they have been shown to be very effective at teaching children how to learn on their own and how to focus on what they need to do in order for them to succeed academically.
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School-based Montessori is a system of education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century. It is an educational philosophy that advocates for a child-centered environment, where children are encouraged to learn by discovery and exploration.
Home-based Montessori is an approach to Montessori education that can be done at home without the presence of a certified teacher or any other professional educator.
Some people believe that home-based Montessori is the same as school-based Montessori because it utilizes the same principles, but there are some differences between them. For example, in Montessori schools, students have more time for self-directed learning because they are not distracted by other students or teachers in the classroom. This is partially due to the fact that there are no desks and chairs and instead children need to move around and find a comfortable space of their own.
The school environment is very important for socialising. For children in preschool, social skills are developed through playtime with friends. It also provides them with opportunities to develop their language skills in a safe environment.
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]]>A baby should have a minimum of six meals per day, with two or three of them being breast milk or formula. The other three to five meals should be solid foods.
]]>A baby should have a minimum of six meals per day, with two or three of them being breast milk or formula. The other three to five meals should be solid foods.
The best time to start weaning is between six and nine months because the baby’s digestive system is mature enough for solids. It is important to know that babies may react differently to different types of food, so it is best to introduce one new food at a time and wait at least three days before introducing another type of food.
]]>Breastfeeding has many benefits, but it's not always easy. Breastfeeding problems and challenges can make the process more difficult.
Baby is not latching on: Breastfeeding can take some time to get right so it is crucial to keep trying and work with the help of a lactation consultant.
]]>Breastfeeding is an important and natural part of parenting. It’s also a great way to bond with your baby.
Breastfeeding Tips and Tricks You Need To Know:
- Try different positions. Some women find it more comfortable to breastfeed in a reclining position, while others prefer sitting up or lying down. Experiment and see what works best for you.
- Drink plenty of fluids before breastfeeding, so that you don't need to get up in the middle of feeding your baby to go to the bathroom
- Wear a supportive bra when breastfeeding
- Get plenty of rest
- Nurse on demand - feed your baby as often as he or she wants
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Breastfeeding has many benefits, but it's not always easy. Breastfeeding problems and challenges can make the process more difficult.
Baby is not latching on: Breastfeeding can take some time to get right so it is crucial to keep trying and work with the help of a lactation consultant.
Baby has a sore mouth: If your baby has sore mouth, you should try giving them something different to eat such as porridge or mashed potato which can help heal their mouth.
Baby is not gaining weight: If your baby is not gaining weight, you should speak with your doctor about it as there could be other issues at play such as an infection or another health problem.
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Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and instinctive things a mother can do for her baby. In recent years, there have been a number of studies that have looked at how much breastfeeding benefits mothers and their babies.
1) Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce the risk of asthma in children by 13%.
2) Breastfed babies are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, obesity, and childhood leukemia.
3) Mothers who breastfeed often have a lower risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
4) Studies show that breastfeeding may lessen postpartum depression in mothers.
5) Breastfeeding also helps moms lose weight after giving birth more quickly than bottle-feeding does.
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New mother syndrome is a term that describes the feeling of sadness, anxiety, or loss that new mothers experience after giving birth. It is also known as postpartum depression.
The symptoms of new mother syndrome can include:
- Sadness
- Anxiety
- Loss of appetite
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depression that affects women following childbirth. Symptoms of PPD include persistent sadness, crying spells, anxiety or irritability, trouble sleeping, problems focusing and remembering details.
]]>Babies need to be fed at night because they are not able to store milk in their stomachs like adults can. They also need the extra calories and fluids that come from breast milk or formula. Breastfeeding mothers may also need to feed their babies at night because they are not able to pump enough milk for them during the day.
The primary reason that babies need a night feed is because they are unable to store milk in their stomachs like adults can. They also need the extra calories and fluids that come from breast milk or formula. Breastfeeding mothers may also need to feed their babies at night because they are not able to pump enough milk for them during the day.
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1. The first step is to help the baby learn to fall asleep independently by putting him down when he is drowsy but still awake.
2. The second step is to make sure that the baby has a good daytime schedule and a bedtime routine.
3. The third step is to teach the baby how to self-soothe by rocking or singing, holding, or feeding him until he falls asleep on his own.
4. The fourth step is to gradually lengthen the time between feedings at night, starting with 10 minutes and then increasing it by 5 minutes each night until you reach an hour between feedings by week's end.
5. The fifth and final step is for mom or dad to gradually reduce night time feedings. Gradually, over the course of a few weeks, parents should stop feeding their baby at night. This way the child will learn to self-soothe and sleep through the night.
]]>Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies under 1 year old. It can happen at any time, day or night and usually while the baby is sleeping. There are many things that parents can do to help reduce the risk of SIDS and these include:
The exact cause of SIDS is unknown, but the risk increases when an infant shares a bed with parents or other caregivers, smokes during pregnancy, has parents who smoke around them, or has a low birth weight.
]]>The purpose of weaning foods is to provide the child with a diet that is easy to digest, contains all the necessary nutrients and is appropriate for their age.
Weaning foods are usually made from pureed vegetables, fruits, grains or legumes. The consistency of these foods can be changed by adding water or breast milk.
]]>The purpose of weaning foods is to provide the child with a diet that is easy to digest, contains all the necessary nutrients and is appropriate for their age.
Weaning foods are usually made from pureed vegetables, fruits, grains or legumes. The consistency of these foods can be changed by adding water or breast milk.
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Introducing new foods to your baby is one of the most important steps in the weaning process. It can be difficult, but there are some tips that can make it easier.
If you want to introduce a new food, it is best to do so one at a time so you know what caused any adverse reactions. If your baby has an allergic reaction or does not like the taste, you will know which food caused this and avoid introducing it again.
There are also certain foods that are easier for babies to digest than others, such as pureed vegetables and fruits, boiled eggs and mashed potatoes.
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Parents are often faced with the dilemma of how to wean their child off of a particular food that they enjoy. This is when they need to be creative and try out different options in order to find solutions for this problem.
One solution is to use a food plan where the child has access to all the foods that are being offered at any given time. This helps them not get too attached or frustrated with one specific food, but instead experiment with new flavours.
Another way of solving this problem is by using a variety of textures, which will help the child get used to different types of food textures.
Parents are often concerned with the food allergies of their children. The good news is that there are many ways to prevent food allergies in babies. Changing what you eat can help reduce your baby’s risk of developing an allergy.
Some babies don't get any symptoms when they have an allergic reaction, but others may experience symptoms like a rash, vomiting, or diarrhoea. If your child has had any of these symptoms after eating something new, talk to your doctor about what could be causing it.
It is important to introduce solid foods gradually and one at a time so that if your baby does have an allergy, you can figure out which one it might be and then avoid it in the future. If you introduce too many foods at once, then you won't know which one caused
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This section discusses the consequences of not weaning your toddler.
Weaning is a process that happens when a mother stops breastfeeding and introduces solid foods to her child. This may happen because the child is getting older, or because the mother is returning to work or school.
The process of weaning starts by introducing solid foods to your child while still breastfeeding. The introduction of new foods should be gradual, with one new food at a time, and should only happen once every four days so that there are no allergic reactions.
Experts recommend that parents wean their toddlers from breast milk or formula from 12 months. However, a recent study published in The Lancet found that stopping breastfeeding before 12 months may have consequences that affect the child's health and development, such as an increased risk of being overweight or obese.
During the first year of life, a baby’s immune system is still developing and can be affected by what they eat. Introducing solid foods early on will help them build up their immunity and will help them fight off any infections.
Solid foods also provide children with more nutrients than breast milk and formula. Infants who are introduced to solid food early on have higher levels of iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, and folate.
Toddlers are a challenging age group to feed. They want to do everything themselves and will often refuse what you offer them. This can be difficult for parents who have limited time and resources to prepare different meals for their kids.
In this article, we'll explore some of the ways that parents can introduce toddler-friendly foods into their child's diet.
This section is about how to introduce toddler-friendly foods into your child's diet. We'll explore some of the ways that parents can introduce these new foods so they don't get rejected by their kids.
Weaning is a process of gradually introducing solid foods to a child's diet while continuing to breastfeed or bottle-feed. It is also called "solid food introduction."
Weaning can be done with baby-led weaning, where the child feeds him/herself from the table, or with a more traditional approach where parents spoon feed the child.
The age at which a child starts weaning varies greatly from one country to another and also depends on the culture and beliefs of the family. In some countries, children start weaning as early as six months old while in others it can be delayed until two years old or later.
In most cases, it is recommended that children should not be given solid food before six months of age. This is because their digestive systems are
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Here is a great video from the Lullaby Trust on how to co-sleep safely.
Advice to share with families who wish to share a bed with their baby featuring do’s and don’ts to ensure their baby sleeps more safely.
Here are the points summarised:
Guest Blog Post by @ajourneywithjacob and if you have something you want to share then do get in touch to guest blog on La-Romi.com.
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When my husband proposed in December 2015 it didn’t take long before the subject moved from weddings to babies.
We’d been together nearly eight years by this point, so it was something we had discussed before, but now, this was getting serious. The conversation had changed from ‘yes we’d like children in the future, what shall we name them?’ to ‘let’s start trying for a baby in the few months before our wedding.’ I know, smart decision right? Who doesn’t want to be hormonal, bloated and needing to pee every 10 minutes whilst in a wedding dress?
So when our big day came and went in April 2017 and we hadn’t fallen pregnant, a small part of me already knew that this wasn’t going to be an easy road. I’m not sure why, because I know on average it takes a healthy couple six months to fall pregnant, and we hadn’t yet reached that point.
But there was something niggling away at me, something that told me that this was not going to be as straightforward as two people fall in love, get married and have 2.4 children. Like many women, I love to be right, how I wish I wasn’t on this occasion.
Fast forward to February 2019, we had been trying for a baby for over two years. I had taken every combination of tablets going, I’d had my fair share of cameras shoved inside of me (little did I know how many more were to come) and a very painful procedure to check my tubes weren’t blocked. By this point we started to lose hope, until we got our approval through to start IVF.
I had thought about IVF a lot over the years, yet I’d never really researched it, because deep down, I thought that by simply looking into it, it would mean we had given up.
What it actually meant was that we were fighting. Fighting to be parents, fighting to have a basic human right, fighting for hope.
Now if you’ve come across my instagram page before (@ajourneywithjacob), you’ll know that we went on to have our baby boy Jacob who was born in the middle of lockdown in March 2020. So having been through a successful round of IVF, here are the top three things I wish I had known before starting the process;
It doesn’t always work the first time.
And success rates can be misleading.
Yep, you read that right. When you think IVF, you think baby. Sadly that isn’t always the case.
In reality, only 18% of couples are successful on their first round of fertility treatment. This can be a hard pill to swallow. After all, the average IVF cycle costs £5000. If someone told you to bet £5000 on a race and you only had an 18% chance of winning, it’s highly unlikely that you’d do it.
But that’s what thousands of couples are prepared to do because, if you’re lucky, you might just fall into the 18%.
We were presented with a list of different clinics and their success rates. Simple, right? You just pick the one with the best success rate. What those figures don’t tell you is just how long it took for the cycle to work or if those pregnancies resulted in live births.
For example one of the clinics we looked into boasted a 49% success rate on their website, but when the NHS helped us look closer, the rate actually fell to below 10% for a first time success with a live birth at the end.
To learn more about fertility rates in your local clinics, I recommend visiting https://www.hfea.gov.uk/choose-a-clinic - the HFEA standardises everything to allow you to accurately compare all clinics.
IVF cycles can take a really long time
And birth control is important
Once we had been given the go ahead, I had visions that we’d be implanting a little embryo back in after a few weeks. What no-body had told me was that the average IVF cycle takes 6-8 weeks from consultation to transfer. And what’s more, I had to go back on birth control before we could even think about injections, follicles and babies.
Birth control is used to regulate your cycle, this allows the clinic to accurately time when you’ll start stims (stimulation) and therefore when your follicles are likely to be ready for collection. I found this one a little difficult to get past at first, after all, I had spent the best part of a year getting the pill out of my system.
In the end, our first (and thankfully, only) cycle ended up taking roughly seven weeks from start to finish as my body wasn’t responding as quickly as it should to the medication so doses were increased and the number of injection days were upped.
If I can give you one piece of advice, it would be to not focus too heavily on the dates initially suggested, I spent many a day crying my eyes out to the clinic as my procedure kept being postponed and I was sure that meant it was going to fail.
It’s OK not to talk about it
It’s also OK to talk about it with everyone
As soon as we were married, the same question kept cropping up, from colleagues at work to people in the supermarket, and at one point, my mum’s 80 year old neighbour;
“When are you going to have a baby?”
At first I would say “Who knows, soon hopefully.”
Then it quickly turned to silence, I would shut myself off and change the question. Eventually I just got annoyed and on more than one occasion retaliated with the following;
“I don’t know, maybe never, until then I suggest you stop asking me.”
“On the 15th June 2019 at 21:00, does that work for you?”
What I’m saying is, it’s OK not to talk about it with people that you don’t want to talk about it with. It took me a long time to work out the balancing act with this one. To start with, I spoke to no-one except my husband, but I quickly realised that we were both struggling to cope with that.
Next, I decided to speak to anyone that asked me a question. That was too much for me as it was the constant topic of conversation and it nearly always meant that I didn’t get a break from constant questions.
Finally I decided that the best thing for me was to be open with a few very close friends and family. It benefitted my mental health more than I could have expected as it helped me to vocalise fears that were twisting and turning in my head.
So if you want to talk to everyone, that’s great, likewise if you only want to speak with a few close friends, that’s fine too. Whatever works best for you. Infertility can be a lonely place, so whilst it may be incredibly difficult for you to talk about, I would recommend talking to at least one person in addition to your significant other, it takes a village after all.
If you’d like to follow my journey, please find me over on instagram @ajourneywithjacob
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