Archive for March, 2010

Its been now long long time the new parents are waiting for their babies to start eating some solid food and here comes the milky teeth. Wow, your baby looks cuter than even before. As your baby grows in size so does their teeth and teething problems, proper care should be taken to ensure that the teeth are well developed. There is one known fact, that although milky teeth are temporary, they play an important determining role for the health of permanent teeth of your baby. It is absolutely important to take care of the first set of teeth your baby gets. No babies would like to brush their teeth at least when they are not aware about its important. You can surely make brushing more of a fun and help your baby keep their teeth clean with no germs. It is very natural for any baby to resist  [...]

All newborn babies need vaccinations against any type of diseases especially the ones which are contagious. The immunizations given to the baby at the time of the birth and later on helps them fight against deadly viruses and also the power to resist them. Vaccines help babies to protect themselves from deadly diseases like pertussis, tetanus, measles, mumps, diphtheria, poliovirus, hepatitis B, Streptococcus pnemoniae bacteria and many other types of diseases. The schedule of immunization and vaccination may differ according to the place you live, also depends on the type of vaccination you are planning to give to your baby, the child’s health and the vaccines available with the respective departments. Discuss with your doctor, the schedule and the duration at which you need to give vaccines  [...]

Diphtheria is a type of bacterial infection, which is usually found in rural areas, it affects the nose and throat of children. This type of disease is more found in developing countries where there are more chances of children not taking up regular immunizations. Diphtheria is highly contagious disease which can be passed from one person to the other easily, it can infect other persons through coughing or sneezing. Some of the common SYMPTOMS for Diphtheria are: Low grade fever, sore throats and swollen neck glands The toxin producing bacteria causes thick gray coating in nose and throat, which may give difficulty in breathing and swallowing, and it increases at later stages. The breathing problem can cause a blurred vision or double vision. The disease may discolor the skin and  [...]

Most of the mothers are more than anxious when talked about feeding their babies. Now, there are two options one is breastfeeds and one are formula feeds. Some working mothers being conscious of feeding their baby breast milk express them and refrigerate it for later use. Its healthy and most of the mothers are expressing their milk to corner on the commitments at their offices and even for their babies. You can find more information in the Breastfeeding in my blog. For each breastfeed you do to your baby, you are connecting to your baby and you create that bond which makes your baby closer to you. As you get in to feeding ritual with your baby, remember that you talk to your baby softly while feeding him. Do not jump from breastfeed to formula feeds just for a day or two, if you decide to  [...]

As the way we sense our babies by holding or cuddling them, they feel for us the similar way. Your baby can feel the senses right from the very first day of they being born. Remember, how your baby started crying, sensing some rough material or distasteful food given to them. The daily events like bathing your baby, cleaning them, feeding, wrapping them around the blanket and cuddling would bring you and your baby closer. You might want to know the real fact that your baby has powerful sensory elements in-built in them to realize themselves what is good for them. Well, you might be a little surprised knowing this but yes, your baby can sense as much as your capabilities to sense. Your baby may even be more receptive in choosing what they like or what they do not like. Babies love to feel  [...]

Baby in a house has always been a pleasurable experience, especially when it’s a first baby in the family. Most of the parents are more than anxious to know how their baby is growing. The most beautiful moment in anyone’s life is to be a parent and see their kids growing in to matured individuals. But often I see some parents comparing their kids to others, you have to understand one fact that all babies are different and hence they will have different qualities and appearance. Although some babies have peculiarities, which will last for lifetime, some babies change their looks as they grow. So it is best advised to click as many pictures as possible right from the first month. Looking at your baby closely would give you an idea, that your baby is changing every day. You might as well  [...]

Your baby is almost four months and you are happily enjoying your motherhood, what better gift you can ask for? Your smiling baby is all it takes to make your day hale and hearty. This is the month where you find your baby is changing, you can see more plays during the day time and even more sleeps during the night time. Your child may be willing to play all around the place on its own but might not have achieved free mobility as yet. Every growing day of your child, shows you some signs that your baby is achieving a milestone in his or her age. Your baby might now be more sociable and be even more ready to strike upon a cooing conversation with you at any time of the day or night. As the child grows they become more aware about their surroundings and be able to recognize the things that belong  [...]

Sleep, beautiful sleep, relaxing sleep, rejuvenating sleep, soothing sleep, comforting sleep, sweet dreams sleep, good night sleep… has this become a past thing for you? Or You just came in your bed room, took a quick hug and just laid your head on pillow and are about to sleep and there comes the loud wails and cries of toddler… Or A nice romantic time, flowers, and gifts and you are so happy together with your hubby and you are just having so good time and then your kid is knocking at door… Toddlers are power house of energy, and they are difficult to get them to sleep. Some toddlers are very good and sleep for some beautiful time of yours. Where as some create chaos, raucous and emit such shrilling cries and wails. Their reason of not sleeping other then due to some physiological  [...]

The first few months of baby’s is fascinating time, when you love to hear him first time, see him smile and then see some peculiar things that he keeps learning. Along with that first few months baby needs so much of care and attention. Its time when he will cry when you want to sleep and will do toilet when you just cleaned the mess. And in some months, baby might cry less and may be get regular with his hours and even let you sleep. Even before this may or may not even happen, you have guest- Tooth fairy will bless hi with teeth. And you are in for frenzy! Signs of a baby teething, all depends on babies, and each baby differs and even their signs and signals that indicates teething differ. Teething, is said to happen to begin from three to twelve months but seven month is known to  [...]

Today’s working environment provides lots of benefits to working mothers especially breastfeeding mothers. Perhaps that is what we call as enlightened working. More and more mothers are getting used to the idea of breastfeeding their babies either by storing their breast milk or directly feeding them. Companies have started to realize that giving convenience to working mothers and making them happy increases their productivity. The organizations are setting up more rooms for working mothers with day care centers, also with pumps and refrigerators for use by young mothers. Setting up a home environment in office itself, benefits everybody as mothers need not take leaves often and companies are happy with their performances. There are numerous ways in which you can make your work place breastfeeding  [...]