Archive for July, 2012

Caring for babies colds

Actually the clothing does not protect against colds because the route of infection by viruses and unfortunately, the coats are not serve as a barrier against them. What happens is that viruses have a seasonal pattern and, in winter, are reactivated. This explains that in autumn it is easier to have a cold than in spring.

Babies colds

Moreover, in this time of year is greater overcrowding and viruses spread more easily. Children go to kindergartens and have more contact with each other in the summer, which favors the spread. Read the rest of this entry »

Development toys for babies

There are a lot of toys on the market that tend to attract attention of children, but in this case happen the same with parents, fabric balls and baby piano are very curious educational and development toy. But educational toys for babies that really draw the attention of parents when choosing a product for their babies at www.mylittlemousie.ca.

Fabric balls

Fabric balls:

The balls are usually one of the toys that attract children and very young. These are available in different materials and sizes making them suitable for any age. For example after six months the baby is attracted by the balls made of cloth, these are very soft and light, and may also have accessories that make them more attractive.

In general all brands of children’s toys for babies balls provides fabric with bright colors and different sizes well, but it is important to know to do at home giving them a unique touch of creativity. This toy is working with the child’s psychomotor development, volume management, sizes and colors attract your perception. The ball is often suggested as a toy that encourages crawling. Read the rest of this entry »

The importance of the child drawing exercises

Children when we provide different types of pencils in their thicknesses and different strokes, make figures, straight lines and curves, thus strengthening the shape of their strokes and thus improving their motor skills.

Child drawing exercises

We mean by this, it is very important for a child from an early age is allowed to draw with different paints, since they are the first steps towards motor development then allowed to learn to write. Read the rest of this entry »

5 tips to prolong the baby’s sleep

Every baby is different and has different preferences to bedtime, so there is no single trick to success with all the babies to sleep through the night.

baby sleep

However, there are some things we can do to help your baby fall asleep faster and keep the dream any longer. 5 tips to prolong the baby’s sleep are:

1. Wrap the baby to feel safe and protected. Place a blanket on the floor or table in a diamond shape. The corner will fold up and down several centimeters, more or less half the blanket. Will place the neck of the baby in the part we’ve folded and the other corners of the blanket will cover the baby’s legs and body. The blanket should not cover baby’s face ever. Read the rest of this entry »

Some complications during pregnancy

During pregnancy, several complications can often be very scary for expectant mothers, and although some are more dangerous than others, it is good to know to know what steps to take if they occur. However, it is worth to know that these complications often occur in very low percentages of pregnancies.

Pregnancy complications

One of these complications is Preeclampsia is a disorder that affects a little complicated between three and eight percent of pregnant women, especially after twenty weeks. In this condition can present two main symptoms that arrive at the same time, which is high blood pressure and protein in the urine. Read the rest of this entry »

Constipation in infants

Constipation is rare in infants breastfed, while receiving enough input, does not happen when the baby is fed infant formula or artificial feeding, provided it is adequate.

Constipation in infants

To think of a box of constipation, observe the characteristics of the stool, but the stools of a breastfed baby has loose stools so when this does not happen would have to consult your pediatrician.

We must remember that during the first three months of life, children move the intestines by reflex mechanisms or because the rectal ampulla filled triggering the deposition. This is because, in these early months, babies can not get your belly voluntarily to reflex mechanisms must resort to empty the bowel. Read the rest of this entry »

The baby needs to practice

The child needs to experiment with their environment to discover the world and learn. The baby is dying to explore the wonders that surround it. For it is remarkable to see how things work. No wonder that both entertain repeating the actions that begins to understand why it is and thereby improve their skills.

babys first year

The first year of life is most important to the human brain. With each discovery creates new neuronal circuits in the framework of the baby. Stage is more responsive, and repetitions of the child (hitting, throwing objects, and insisting on a syllable …) are the engine of their learning.

Between six and twelve months, the toddler begins to be aware that it is capable of causing changes around and enjoy investigating the impact of their actions. Read the rest of this entry »

Reducing discomfort in the first quarter

The first months of pregnancy are an adventure for any woman, even for those who have had children, because it’s always a new experience. In this first period of this state have to make a small investment because your body is not the same and you have to learn certain things that make your life much easier and comfortable.

Pregnancy discomfort

During these early months of pregnancy most women experience a dry mouth a little more than they used to have, so your gums can become a bit more sensitive, so you’re more likely to develop gingivitis.

Preventing disease in this part of your body is very important, so we recommend you buy a toothbrush with soft bristles and dental floss. Use them every day to maintain a healthy mouth and fresh breath. Read the rest of this entry »

10 secrets to bathe a newborn

Bringing a child into the world is one of the most exciting moments in the lives of new parents, but can be a stressful time. You do not have enough experience to raise a newborn and one of the most complicated tasks presented the first time is to bathe the little. So we’ll let you ten tips to make the experience a great day for both.

Bathe a newborn

  • 1. Sponge baths at first: Before the umbilical cord falls off and the circumcision to heal completely, it is best to bathe the baby with the sponge and you should not wet the wound areas.
  • 2. Use baby bath: Manage a small baby in a bathtub-sized adult is very difficult, so there are some tubs designed for newborns.

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The baby’s crying over 3 months

The initial insecurity of parents and the difficulties of settlement baby gradually give way to more relaxed relations. The better the parents understand their child’s reactions, the easier it will be comforting.

Baby crying

A hard rock waiting even a small percentage of parents is called colic of the three months, which is so called because after this time go away by itself. Although doctors have not yet agreed on the true cause of this phenomenon seems to be an immature digestive system.

After eating, the child cries with dismay, especially in the afternoon. Hold in his arms to rock him or walk with him, consoles him only a moment but not for too long. Even so it will better in the arms of mother, who put his hand on the sore tummy, do a gentle massage or put face down on his knees. Read the rest of this entry »