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The road from nappies to a pot

Friday, May 15th, 2009

The road from nappies to a pot is a very important step in life of every child and its parents. This step means the step to adult life. Every baby do it in its own manner. Of course, parents should help the baby to find the road from nappies to a pot.

There are several things that will help you to leave nappies:

  • Tell your baby what is pot and why do you need it
  • Show what to do with a pot
  • Be patient (more…)

What to do if baby does not sleep at night?

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

baby sleepSometimes my son (he is one year and 8 months old now) wakes at the middle of the night and starts play. He talks to me and my husband laugh and jump on the bed. And no words can make him sleep. In the past that can make me very sad and I do all in my power to put the boy in the bed. But now I realized that it is all senseless. (more…)

Lose weight after pregnancy

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

lose pregnancy weight

During your pregnancy many women have got some exter weight. So after giving a birth moms are out of shape and maybe a little too used to just relaxing on the couch. You are also completely consumed by your new baby, every noise, movement you watch and you find it difficult to get into a workout routine, you have no time. Let me give you some easy steps to lose pregnancy weight. (more…)

Baby shower games

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

baby shower games
Baby shower is a celebration of new life. When your family is full of love and happiness you what to share your joy with others. You decide to throw the baby shower. Of course you have a lot of questions: how to make baby shower fun and interesting, how to entertain your guests?
Today I want to describe several fun games for your baby shower.
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The best breastfeeding positions

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Breastfeeding is very important both for mom and baby. There are many breastfeeding positions which are comfortable for mother and baby. The main thing you need to remember – your baby should take your nipple correctly and you need to relax and think of your baby.
breastfeeding position cradle

Perhaps the most frequently used breastfeeding position is the cradle, or cuddle, hold. To feel more comfortable make sure your arm is well supported in such case you will not become tired before your baby is finished nursing.

Place your baby across your stomach, tummy to tummy. Her face and knees should be close into, and facing, your body.

Her head should be in the bend of your elbow, with her mouth directly in front of your nipple.
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Should I wake up my baby to feed?

Sunday, January 25th, 2009

Now I can tell you that I am experienced mom and I can share some secrets with you. But when my son was born I did not know what to do with him, how to feed my baby and how to make him calm and happy. Of course, I read a lot of magazines and articles about pregnancy, about baby care, etc. but if you have not done all those things, you have read, by yourself – it is only theory and your practice starts when your baby is born.

So let us start.

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Chinese pregnancy calendar

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Have you ever heard about Chinese pregnancy calendar? If you are pregnant and you want to know whether you have a boy or a girl – please read below – it will be interesting and helpful for you. Also Chinese pregnancy calendar will be very useful for those who are planning pregnancy now and want to choose baby’s gender before conceiving.

Chinese pregnancy calendar is a special chart that can help you to predict the sex of unborn child. According to the legend, Chinese conception chart (this is how Chinese pregnancy calendar is called also) was buried in a royal tomb about 700 years ago, and was recently discovered.
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Yoga for mom and baby

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Today I will show you six easy yogaexercises. Do them slowly and lsten to your body.
Do the six poses in sequence, taking a short rest between each of them. When you finish lie on your back and rest for a few minutes.

The bridge – Setu bandhasana

You: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip-width apart. Bring your feet up towards your bottom. Hold your baby (see below) or let your arms rest by your sides with palms turned down. Exhale and slowly lift your hips to a comfortable height. Hold for five to six breaths. Feel the stretch in your bottom and lower legs. Inhale and slowly lower your hips back to the floor.
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Baby yoga benefits

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

When I was pregnant I saw video lesson on baby yoga and I decided that when my baby is born I will practice baby yoga. It was amazing how easy and fun exercises can make you happy mom and your newborn happy baby.

I practices baby yoga in addition to infant massage. Baby yoga is physical stimulation for your little baby which includes holding, movement, touch, voice and deep relaxation. Baby yoga is also a happy and care-free parent-infant interaction which develops as the baby grows.

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Why baby is crying?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Crying babyEvery mom knows what these words mean: baby is crying. For many women this is the worst thing in the world. But let’s look at this from your baby’s side.

Newborn cannot talk, so the only way he can tell you something is cry. There are a lot of reasons why your baby can cry. He might be hungry or tired, bored or scared. Let’s review the most popular reasons.
Your baby is hungry
Newborn needs a lot of energy to grow up and that is why he wants to eat frequently. So the best way to avoid baby crying is to feed the baby when he wants to.

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