Having a newborn in the house means getting used to having sleepless nights and tired-looking eyes. New parents are usually overwhelmed with the amount of work that is needed to take care of a baby. Sometimes, you might feel like nothing you're trying is helpful and that you're getting no sleep whatsoever. Thankfully, there are some tips on surviving sleep deprivation and extreme tiredness. For example, you can start by synchronizing your sleeping schedule to your baby's. Also, you have the
5 Vital Safety Tips To Ensure A Fun-Filled Bathtime
A bath before bed can be the perfect start to a healthy nighttime routine for little ones, as well as a playful activity for the whole family to enjoy. However, young children and water can be a hazardous combination unless you take the right safety precautions to ensure the family bathroom remains a safe and fun-filled space. To help you on your way, in this post, the bathroom design experts from Jaquar have put together some vital safety tips - giving you everything you need to curate a
The Connection Between Infant Feeding, Teething and Sleep
By your child's first birthday, you can expect their first teeth to begin to emerge, and over the course of the next 2-3 years, you'll see all 20 primary teeth erupt from below the gumline. Teething can be an uncomfortable experience for your infant, but by knowing the signs of teething and following safe guidelines to provide relief, you can help your child feel better throughout the process. Many infants struggle with feeding and sleeping when they first begin teething, which can take a toll
Sleeping Arrangements When Traveling with Twins
Summer means barbecue, countless glasses of Pina Coladas and long, relaxing vacations with my family. I’ve to admit that traveling with twin kids hasn’t always been a smooth ride. In fact, our first few trips were a complete disaster. My husband and I had no idea how to enjoy our vacation without compromising our kids’ sleep. But eventually, we started to get the hang of it. Let me tell you, planning ahead is the key here. Before my twins turned 3, we used to carry pack n plays with us. Now
How to Carry a Baby Without Hurting Your Back
For those who have babies or who work with babies, you know that part of your job is to sometimes carry them around. While it might not seem like it, a baby can be very heavy which can cause back problems. However, there are a few methods that you can use to help prevent back pain when carrying a baby around. What Causes Back Pain Back pain is mainly caused when you have a ligament strain. This strain is created either by sudden or awkward movements of the spine. These movements eventually
Top Baby Dinner Food Recipes to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
Mothers never seem to get enough sleep, and many wonder what are the top baby dinner food recipes to help your baby sleep through the night. Here are some tips and recipes that will help in doing just that: First off, you need to make your baby’s dinner be their biggest meal of the day. That ensures he or she has a full tummy and that can aide in helping them to sleep soundly through the night. If the baby has a good night’s rest, it means you, as a parent, can take a break too. Feeding
Top 5 Best Dog Breeds for Families with Babies
Canines can become excellent educators for your kids, teaching them compassion, responsibility, and friendship. Moreover, they are the best playmates and protectors. But before taking a canine, learn which dog breeds are best with children. Here is our list. Dog Breeds Ideal for Families with Children Golden Retrievers are loyal, amiable and delicate dogs that are considered to be one of the best family-friendly dog breeds. Golden retrievers prefer to be with people and treat the babies very
Co-Parenting with Your Ex-Spouse
When your first married your ex, you likely never imagined that one day you would divorce and have the difficult task of learning how to co-parent your children. This may feel impossible at first, but with the right attitude and a lot of patience, it can be done! The Brookings Institute and Princeton University found that "research convincingly show that children who are raised by their married, biological parents enjoy better physical, cognitive and emotional outcomes, on average, than
What are the Benefits of Physiotherapy for Cerebral Palsy?
If your child has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you likely know that there are a wide range of treatment options available. The treatment options that are best for your child will depend on his or her individual needs and overall health. One of the treatment options that is most widely recognized for its benefits is physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is very similar to physical therapy, and these two terms are often used interchangeably. However, there are subtle differences in the way that