As cute and loveable as they are, babies can be extremely difficult to deal with when they’re fussy, especially if you’re by yourself and there is nobody around to help you.
The first thing you should know are some reasons why babies cry. If you can identify the source of your baby’s discomfort, then you’ll be more able to come up with a solution to calm them down.
Why do babies cry?
They are too warm or too cold
They’re hungry
They have a dirty diaper
They’re tired or restless
They have allergies
They have an illness (cough, cold, flu, etc.)
They want comfort from being held or pacifying
Breastfed babies can have a reaction to mom eating certain foods
Here are some suggestions you can try to help calm your fussy baby.
Music – Play a calming lullaby cd for your baby.
Wind Chimes – Hang some wind chimes in your house and let your baby play with them.
Infant Massage – This method is becoming more and more popular. Massaging your baby is proven to help calm him and create a new bonding experience.
Fart – No, not you! Get your baby to pass gas. A common cause of fussiness is a gassy tummy. Try bending their legs to help ease their stomach pains.
White Noise – A fan or static on a radio can create a soothing sound for babies because it mimics the sounds of the womb.
Nursing – If you breastfeed your baby, this can be one of the best ways of calming her down.
Hold your baby – Despite what many people say, you won’t spoil your baby by holding him. By comforting him when he needs you, you are building trust.
Get some air – If your baby is a little older, he may enjoy going outside for a walk in the stroller. Many interesting things are waiting to be seen outdoors.
Put on a video – Baby Einstein is great for bored babies. They love the music and colors. This is a great opportunity for you to sit with your baby and help them learn by pointing out objects and naming them as they see them.
Swaddle – Most newborns like to be swaddled because it makes them feel like they are back in your tummy.
Dance – Turn on some tunes and dance with your baby. This can also be a great bonding experience.
Sleep – Lay down with your baby and see if they fall asleep. They may just want to rest but want to stay close to you.
Mirror – Sit your baby in front of an unbreakable mirror. Babies love to see their own reflection.
Time out – Take your baby to a quiet place. Their fussiness could be caused by overstimulation. They may just need some time to settle down.
Swing – Buy a baby swing or sit in your own garden swing. The rocking motion mimics the motion of being inside the womb and is great for calming baby.
Drive - Many parents resort to taking their baby for a car ride. Be sure not to use this method too much as your baby may start to depend on it for going to sleep.
Your voice – Try holding your baby to your chest and talk to her or someone else. The sound of your calm voice can be soothing to your fussy baby.
If all else fails, gently put your baby in the crib and close the door. Go to a quiet room and take a few deep breaths. If you’re alone, ask a neighbor or a close family member or friend to come over and help you out.
My Daughter
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Fit 'n Right
I just took fit ‘n right juice from Delmonte right now- just a free juice drink since one agent from Delmonte drop by and introduced fit ‘n right juice drink with many flavors and so he gave me one for me to try . I really don’t know if this really makes me slim. But he really concluded that the content of L-carnitine and B vitamins makes me slim. Well, it’s good to try a product than nothing at all.
It taste good especially the flavor that I choose-it’s four seasons juice drink.
Well, it’s my big wish that my body fats will remove esp. in the tummy portion. But I guess, exercise is the best option for me to make slim and healthier.
Being busy with my scheds and roaming around the city more often is really good for me since it makes my body move fast and away from back pain and arthritis illness.
For one month of doing this thing, I don’t feel any back pain maybe my blood circulation is quite normal and one way of maintaining that factor is by constant WALKING!
It taste good especially the flavor that I choose-it’s four seasons juice drink.
Well, it’s my big wish that my body fats will remove esp. in the tummy portion. But I guess, exercise is the best option for me to make slim and healthier.
Being busy with my scheds and roaming around the city more often is really good for me since it makes my body move fast and away from back pain and arthritis illness.
For one month of doing this thing, I don’t feel any back pain maybe my blood circulation is quite normal and one way of maintaining that factor is by constant WALKING!
Tactless
I am tactless sometimes and I knew it’s not good but it just happen rashly.When I tried to release to a person and I mean it, I relieved my inner feelings quickly but on the latter I felt sorry for it coz I hurt someone’s feelings. I don’t know why I am like this. I make control myself not to hurt others interest but it just happen.I really felt sorry for it.I am Sorry….so sorry…
Now I realized that it’s not good and trying to change that traits. It’s not easy to change it especially I am really like that but for the sake that I don’t wanna hurt other’s feeling, I will restrained from doing that nasty manner again.
I’m really sorry my friend!
Now I realized that it’s not good and trying to change that traits. It’s not easy to change it especially I am really like that but for the sake that I don’t wanna hurt other’s feeling, I will restrained from doing that nasty manner again.
I’m really sorry my friend!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Real Happiness
Real hapiness comes from within. It shows on your face and one fruit of this is by doing good things to others. What is in your heart will reflect on your outward beauty and it will shine to anybody because being happy can’t be denied. Yes it is…you can send thousand smiles to anybody around you.
True essence of happiness comes with your partner in life . What your partner contributes to you can be also a great blessings from you. If your partner will annoy and make not good to you, you will also be affected and can cause you pain inside your heart and that makes you sad and sometimes makes you dismayed that people around you can witness also.. coz it shows. That’s why, it depends on your partner.
Being complete by having simple things in life like having a cheerful daughter, friends and close buddies around you, families who are supportive on whatever endeavor you took and all the good things from God makes you happy.
Yes, I am very much happy and that’s the real thing…it shows from my face and I can’t hide it coz that’s the truth and the truth shall set me free. No one can buy real happiness. People surrounds me and make me smile really makes my day complete and colors my day!
Don’t pretend to be happy and act like one coz it will really shows outwardly.
True essence of happiness comes with your partner in life . What your partner contributes to you can be also a great blessings from you. If your partner will annoy and make not good to you, you will also be affected and can cause you pain inside your heart and that makes you sad and sometimes makes you dismayed that people around you can witness also.. coz it shows. That’s why, it depends on your partner.
Being complete by having simple things in life like having a cheerful daughter, friends and close buddies around you, families who are supportive on whatever endeavor you took and all the good things from God makes you happy.
Yes, I am very much happy and that’s the real thing…it shows from my face and I can’t hide it coz that’s the truth and the truth shall set me free. No one can buy real happiness. People surrounds me and make me smile really makes my day complete and colors my day!
Don’t pretend to be happy and act like one coz it will really shows outwardly.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Is Your Toddler Afraid of Bath Time?
First of all, make sure your toddler doesn’t have any cuts or rashes that could be irritated by the water. If there isn’t anything obvious, there might have been an experience from last bathtime that was scary for her.
Did she slip in the tub? Did she get soap in their eyes? Did she swallow some water? Maybe there is no ‘real’ reason for her fears. Sometimes toddlers (and even adults) develop fears for no apparent reason.
How do I get my toddler to bath again?
There are a few things you can do to gradually ease your toddler back into the tub. This is a common phase, and one that usually does not last long.
Some parents start by giving their toddler a sponge bath each time. This can be done on a towel, in the sink, or beside the sink. Then after she is used to that, try sitting her in the sink with some water in it. If this is comfortable for her, you can gradually reintroduce her to the tub.
Try to make bath time really fun to distract her. Bring lots of colorful toys to the tub or sink, or try blowing bubbles. You might need two people at first, one to play and one to wash. By the time your toddler is done being washed, she may not have even noticed that she was in the water.
My daughter suddently became afraid of the tub a few weeks ago. The last bath I gave her, she was her usually cheery self. She played with her toys and splashed in the water.
The next time I put her in the tub, she cried hysterically and wouldn’t calm down. She refused to even stand in the tub. I was forced to take her out without washing her.
Instead of putting her in the tub alone the next time, I sat in the tub with her. She was hesitant at first, but she didn’t cry. She sat in my lap for awhile and played, then she worked up the courage to sit on her own while she splashed in the water. Now, bath time is just like it used to be. (Check out what I’ve discovered that makes bath time even more fun!)
Accept the fear
Don’t ignore your toddler’s fears. If they are genuinely afraid of bath time, don’t increase their fears by forcing them to bath anyway. You will only instill the fear, and you will jeopardize the trust they have in you.
Why is my toddler afraid of the tub?
Sometimes, for no apparent reason, your toddler may decide she hates having baths. Even if you don’t know why she is afraid, it’s best to keep her out of the tub for now. Forcing her to stay in the tub will only make the problem worse.
Did she slip in the tub? Did she get soap in their eyes? Did she swallow some water? Maybe there is no ‘real’ reason for her fears. Sometimes toddlers (and even adults) develop fears for no apparent reason.
How do I get my toddler to bath again?
There are a few things you can do to gradually ease your toddler back into the tub. This is a common phase, and one that usually does not last long.
Some parents start by giving their toddler a sponge bath each time. This can be done on a towel, in the sink, or beside the sink. Then after she is used to that, try sitting her in the sink with some water in it. If this is comfortable for her, you can gradually reintroduce her to the tub.
Try to make bath time really fun to distract her. Bring lots of colorful toys to the tub or sink, or try blowing bubbles. You might need two people at first, one to play and one to wash. By the time your toddler is done being washed, she may not have even noticed that she was in the water.
My daughter suddently became afraid of the tub a few weeks ago. The last bath I gave her, she was her usually cheery self. She played with her toys and splashed in the water.
The next time I put her in the tub, she cried hysterically and wouldn’t calm down. She refused to even stand in the tub. I was forced to take her out without washing her.
Instead of putting her in the tub alone the next time, I sat in the tub with her. She was hesitant at first, but she didn’t cry. She sat in my lap for awhile and played, then she worked up the courage to sit on her own while she splashed in the water. Now, bath time is just like it used to be. (Check out what I’ve discovered that makes bath time even more fun!)
Accept the fear
Don’t ignore your toddler’s fears. If they are genuinely afraid of bath time, don’t increase their fears by forcing them to bath anyway. You will only instill the fear, and you will jeopardize the trust they have in you.
Why is my toddler afraid of the tub?
Sometimes, for no apparent reason, your toddler may decide she hates having baths. Even if you don’t know why she is afraid, it’s best to keep her out of the tub for now. Forcing her to stay in the tub will only make the problem worse.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Too Much TV for Toddlers
Did you know that at least one third of households have their TV turned on all the time. This I can understand. But would you believe that one in four children under the age of 2 have a TV in their bedroom?
Parents and pediatricians are now questioning how much TV is too much. Is it affecting toddlers’ attention spans? Is it causing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? New studies are saying that it is a factor. The more TV your toddler watches, the greater their risk of developing attention difficulties. Too much of the tube is also a factor in childhood obesity.
Here’s some more food for thought. If your toddler watches TV all day, when do they have a chance to use their own imagination? Where have the days gone when going outside to play was the solution for boredom?
When I was a kid, my grandmother would make me go outside and play. If it was cold outside, I would dress up really warm. You wouldn’t dare tell her you were bored, or she would give you chores to do. So, I would stay outside for hours. I had to use my imagination and find ways to cure my boredom. I would make snow forts, slide down the hills on a sled and play with the animals.
Today, most parents are turning to TV to keep their kids entertained. And why wouldn’t they? With shows like Barney, Arthur, and The Doodlebops, you could easily keep your child glued to the TV all day long.
Here’s the kicker. An average 3-year old should be physically active for about an hour a day. But studies have shown that they are only active for 20 minutes. And we wonder why so many kids are becoming obese!
Cutting down TV time
There are plenty of ways to reduce the amount of TV your kids watch. There are also lots of things to do instead of being a couch potato.
One reason your child might be watching more TV is because they like the music. Instead of turning on the TV for them, put on a CD.
Don’t eat in front of the TV. Make mealtime a time for family to sit together and talk.
Try offering rewards to your toddler for not watching TV.
Distract your toddler with other things, like toys or puzzles. Don’t leave the TV running in the background.
Go outside and let your child explore. Going for walks will introduce your toddler to new things, but letting them walk instead of staying in the stroller will also help increase their physical activity.
Reading books is a very important part of your toddler’s life. It encourages and enhances their imagination. It’s also fundamental for their language development.
Make sure you discuss your TV rules with family members and any other caregivers.
Here’s another reason to turn off the TV. Not only will you have a more active toddler, you might improve your own relationship with your partner by interacting and communicating more. This is beneficial for both you and the kids by showing a good example.
You don’t have to take your kid back to the stone ages, but keeping their day filled with a variety of activities is important for their growth and development. They will thank you when they’re older.
Parents and pediatricians are now questioning how much TV is too much. Is it affecting toddlers’ attention spans? Is it causing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? New studies are saying that it is a factor. The more TV your toddler watches, the greater their risk of developing attention difficulties. Too much of the tube is also a factor in childhood obesity.
Here’s some more food for thought. If your toddler watches TV all day, when do they have a chance to use their own imagination? Where have the days gone when going outside to play was the solution for boredom?
When I was a kid, my grandmother would make me go outside and play. If it was cold outside, I would dress up really warm. You wouldn’t dare tell her you were bored, or she would give you chores to do. So, I would stay outside for hours. I had to use my imagination and find ways to cure my boredom. I would make snow forts, slide down the hills on a sled and play with the animals.
Today, most parents are turning to TV to keep their kids entertained. And why wouldn’t they? With shows like Barney, Arthur, and The Doodlebops, you could easily keep your child glued to the TV all day long.
Here’s the kicker. An average 3-year old should be physically active for about an hour a day. But studies have shown that they are only active for 20 minutes. And we wonder why so many kids are becoming obese!
Cutting down TV time
There are plenty of ways to reduce the amount of TV your kids watch. There are also lots of things to do instead of being a couch potato.
One reason your child might be watching more TV is because they like the music. Instead of turning on the TV for them, put on a CD.
Don’t eat in front of the TV. Make mealtime a time for family to sit together and talk.
Try offering rewards to your toddler for not watching TV.
Distract your toddler with other things, like toys or puzzles. Don’t leave the TV running in the background.
Go outside and let your child explore. Going for walks will introduce your toddler to new things, but letting them walk instead of staying in the stroller will also help increase their physical activity.
Reading books is a very important part of your toddler’s life. It encourages and enhances their imagination. It’s also fundamental for their language development.
Make sure you discuss your TV rules with family members and any other caregivers.
Here’s another reason to turn off the TV. Not only will you have a more active toddler, you might improve your own relationship with your partner by interacting and communicating more. This is beneficial for both you and the kids by showing a good example.
You don’t have to take your kid back to the stone ages, but keeping their day filled with a variety of activities is important for their growth and development. They will thank you when they’re older.
How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep Through the Night Without Needing a Feeding?
Anyone who's sat with a teething baby can tell you there's no surefire way of helping a baby go to sleep. For exhausted parents during the day, getting a child to sleep through the night is vital. After months of nursing, you can begin weaning your child at night, but if you start before your baby is ready, you'll be waking to the hungry screams of an infant. Experiment with sleeping habits and routines to find what works. You can't make schedules for sleeping babies, but you can note patterns in the times your baby is most likely to be sleepy.
After the first six months, night weaning is an option. Check with your pediatrician or the La Leche League for details.
Create the Right Environment
You can't train a child to sleep through the night, but you can make sure conditions are right for sleeping. The room should be quiet, dimly lit, warm enough but not stuffy. You may unwind by rocking, singing, a warm bath or by lying together on your bed or couch. Modern toys and bed options promise to put the baby to sleep for you, but you also need a loving routine. You can incorporate the breathing or singing teddy bear into your child's nighttime, but first create the security and calm that helps your infant sleep.
Change Your Own Plans before Trying to Change Your Child
Sometimes a baby won't go to sleep because he just isn't tired! Parents may try to get a baby to sleep because they're wiped out, or have a meeting or need to take an important call, but these attempts will fail if the baby isn't sleepy. To maximize your child's chances of sleeping through the night, arrange your own schedule around the times your baby sleeps naturally. If you're breast feeding, you may find you child dozes off after the second feeding of the day, but is wide awake for the third. Plan your free time after the second feeding. Change your own plans before trying to change your baby's instincts: you can reason and plan, but your baby can't.
When Do Babies Sleep through the Night?
Some babies start sleeping all night at around five or six months: others will wake frequently even once they're toddlers. The child's temperament has something to do with it: some kids are more restless and more easily awakened than others. Some children always struggle with sleeping, and unfortunately, the more stressed parents become by not getting any sleep of their own, the more turmoil is created in the child. Get as comfortable as possible, and wait it out.
Routines and Crying It Out
Creating habits around bedtime helps your child learn to wind down: a routine of a snack, a story, a cuddle and a song sets the expectation that now is the time for resting. Taking turns with your partner to put the baby to bed means you can spell each other from night to night, and your child won't associate only one of you with going to sleep. The more people who can successfully put the baby to bed, the better!
Some experts have advocated letting the baby "cry it out", and for some babies, this works. You put the child down and leave the room; the baby cries for a few minutes and then drifts off to sleep. But some children become more and more upset: when this happens, he can work himself into a rage. If your baby cries for more than ten minutes after being put down to sleep, you will have to try another tack.
Other Possible Causes of Sleeplessness
Teething
Hunger
Distraction
Upset parent
Too many naps
Too warm or cold
Colic or stomach ache
Ear infection
After the first six months, night weaning is an option. Check with your pediatrician or the La Leche League for details.
Create the Right Environment
You can't train a child to sleep through the night, but you can make sure conditions are right for sleeping. The room should be quiet, dimly lit, warm enough but not stuffy. You may unwind by rocking, singing, a warm bath or by lying together on your bed or couch. Modern toys and bed options promise to put the baby to sleep for you, but you also need a loving routine. You can incorporate the breathing or singing teddy bear into your child's nighttime, but first create the security and calm that helps your infant sleep.
Change Your Own Plans before Trying to Change Your Child
Sometimes a baby won't go to sleep because he just isn't tired! Parents may try to get a baby to sleep because they're wiped out, or have a meeting or need to take an important call, but these attempts will fail if the baby isn't sleepy. To maximize your child's chances of sleeping through the night, arrange your own schedule around the times your baby sleeps naturally. If you're breast feeding, you may find you child dozes off after the second feeding of the day, but is wide awake for the third. Plan your free time after the second feeding. Change your own plans before trying to change your baby's instincts: you can reason and plan, but your baby can't.
When Do Babies Sleep through the Night?
Some babies start sleeping all night at around five or six months: others will wake frequently even once they're toddlers. The child's temperament has something to do with it: some kids are more restless and more easily awakened than others. Some children always struggle with sleeping, and unfortunately, the more stressed parents become by not getting any sleep of their own, the more turmoil is created in the child. Get as comfortable as possible, and wait it out.
Routines and Crying It Out
Creating habits around bedtime helps your child learn to wind down: a routine of a snack, a story, a cuddle and a song sets the expectation that now is the time for resting. Taking turns with your partner to put the baby to bed means you can spell each other from night to night, and your child won't associate only one of you with going to sleep. The more people who can successfully put the baby to bed, the better!
Some experts have advocated letting the baby "cry it out", and for some babies, this works. You put the child down and leave the room; the baby cries for a few minutes and then drifts off to sleep. But some children become more and more upset: when this happens, he can work himself into a rage. If your baby cries for more than ten minutes after being put down to sleep, you will have to try another tack.
Other Possible Causes of Sleeplessness
Teething
Hunger
Distraction
Upset parent
Too many naps
Too warm or cold
Colic or stomach ache
Ear infection
Saturday, June 19, 2010
When Can My Baby Start Drinking Water?
The answer to this question is "yes". The answer is also "no"! The full answer is that, like all human beings, babies do need to take in water in order to survive.
But they don't actually need to drink water—in fact, pediatricians advise against giving your baby plain or distilled water until he or she is six months old. Babies get their water needs met by drinking breast milk or formula, both of which are mostly water.
The reason your doctor will tell you not to feed your baby plain water is that it's easy to fill up an infant's stomach; a few little ounces will do the job. Babies should be filling up on nourishment—getting the nutrients they need from each feeding.
Once your baby has been teething, he or she will need fluoride to support the new teeth, so giving drinking water is a good way to meet that need. But until then, let your baby get water in his or her usual feedings of mother's milk or formula.
If your baby is running a temperature, your pediatrician may advise you to give him or her more liquids. Usually, your doctor will suggest a liquid like Pedialyte, which contains nutrients to restore the balance of your child's electrolytes. Again, don't give your infant water instead of other liquids unless the doctor advises it.
But they don't actually need to drink water—in fact, pediatricians advise against giving your baby plain or distilled water until he or she is six months old. Babies get their water needs met by drinking breast milk or formula, both of which are mostly water.
The reason your doctor will tell you not to feed your baby plain water is that it's easy to fill up an infant's stomach; a few little ounces will do the job. Babies should be filling up on nourishment—getting the nutrients they need from each feeding.
Once your baby has been teething, he or she will need fluoride to support the new teeth, so giving drinking water is a good way to meet that need. But until then, let your baby get water in his or her usual feedings of mother's milk or formula.
If your baby is running a temperature, your pediatrician may advise you to give him or her more liquids. Usually, your doctor will suggest a liquid like Pedialyte, which contains nutrients to restore the balance of your child's electrolytes. Again, don't give your infant water instead of other liquids unless the doctor advises it.
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