Searching for an appropriate gift for a newborn or the new parents? While there are a ton of cute baby gifts out there, they are not always useful or practical. If you’re thinking about stuffed toys, onesies, and rocking chairs, be assured the new mum and dad can do without those. Trust us, they are probably going to be gifted those items in dozens and you certainly wouldn’t want to add on to that pile. All parents-to-be appreciate practical gifts and things that will make their days a
Bedtime Battle: 10 Top Tips For Establishing A Good Bedtime Routine
Any parent who has reached the toddler milestone will have experienced the classic tantrum and fighting bedtime. Now, your child may think they have a perfectly valid excuse for their behavior, but trying to navigate that as a parent is exasperating! Nine times out of ten, your little one is acting out of emotion and tiredness. In fact, you may find that the most challenging part of your day is bedtime. Establishing a good bedtime routine early on can encourage healthy sleep patterns and
Modern Toddler Bedding
If you have a toddler, it’s important to make sure that you are getting them some comfortable bedding. This will help encourage them to drift off to sleep. Getting the right amount of sleep can create a range of benefits. For example, you’ll be able to encourage healthy growth, improve their attention span, and help them learn new information. Let’s look at some tips that you can use to find the perfect modern toddler bedding. Choose a Design That Appeals to Your Toddler One of the
Everything to Know About Kids Weighted Blankets and Their Benefits
We spend almost one-third of our lives in bed, sleeping, or trying to sleep. Sleep is an integral part of our lives as it allows us to regain our energy & prepare our body for the activities. Adults, children, babies, & elders everyone needs to complete the sleep cycle in order to stay healthy. Children & babies have varying sleep patterns which as a parent really matter to you. Most children sleep during the day or in unusual hours. Some children find sleeping tough due to uncomfortable
Second-Hand Mattresses Could Increase The Risk Of Cot Death
It’s a common tradition in many families to pass down a mattress from one infant to another. While this tradition still occurs, a 1997 study indicates just how harmful this practice can be, and newer research has surfaced which shows similar findings. According to the latest research, babies that sleep on mattresses previously used by other infants have a higher chance of falling victim to cot death. In fact, as per this research, of the 131 cases of cot deaths, more than half of the infants
4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects
How we raise and develop a child has changed drastically over the years. Nevertheless, one of the exciting things about parenting is that there is a great variation in how each parent raises their kids. On the other hand, there are many similarities as well that parents love to share and follow. Overall, there is a direct link between the particular actions of parents towards kids and the children’s later behavior. For example, children who are raised in the same environment and share a home can
How to Increase Milk Supply When Pumping — 10 Proven Ways!
Pumping loads of milk can be easy— Just keep emptying the breasts!! But there's a lot more to it than you think. Lots of moms have a hard time producing enough milk to keep up with the baby’s needs and also to release the engorgement pain. I had a horrible time with my three kids, especially the third one, who was born premature. So, I had to pump exclusively for a month before I could start breastfeeding. In the beginning, it was just 14 oz a day!! Shocking right? All those
5 Tips To Get Your Infant To Fall Asleep Quickly
The sooner your little one settles into bed, the sooner you can get some well-deserved shut-eye yourself. Though, getting your baby to fall asleep can be much easier said than done. When the usual lullaby or pre-bedtime snuggle session doesn’t work, here are a few other reliable tips for moms and dads when they want to quickly lull their child to sleep. 1.) Enforce An Early Bedtime Experts have agreed that an early bedtime is an effective way to ensure your baby is sleepy when it’s time for
Our Featured Families Who Sleep Trained Successfully: Meet Caitlin!
Welcome, readers, to another installment in our Family Features stories! From time to time, we like to spotlight clients of ours who have had great success working with our expert team of sleep consultants. These families are, in many ways, just like yours: these parents are sleep-deprived and exhausted, their babies and toddlers are cranky and overtired, and everyone could use more peaceful nighttime and nap time sleep! This week, we are introducing you to Caitlin. Caitlin's little guy