Posted on 2012 under Health, Life, Living |
2
Apr
When you’ve had your first baby, you soon realise that pretty much everything in life will never be the same. Holidays are a case in point. Remember those decadent days when you’d fly off somewhere hot with your partner, a bikini, a few books, and a load of clothes for looking good and going out in your bag?
Now, there’s barely any room for you to have anything in the suitcases – everything gets turned over to the needs of the kids – whether it’s the paraphernalia of babyhood with sterilisers, bottles, powdered milk and nappies or the plastic toy phase of toddlerhood, or the keep-them-busy games and books phase until the age of about ten! Read more… » «Get closer to your kids – take them camping»
Posted on 2011 under Beauty Products, Mother |
2
Sep
No matter how careful you are when raising a child, unfortunately, we are human, and there could be a moment or two where they go unwatched. Unexpected accidents happen as frequently as hidden dangers are prevalent. This is why preparing your home for your child’s safety is so important. It’s especially crucial in the nursery, because that is your baby’s safe haven. As a child grows, they become more curious and begin to explore. Household items that seem harmless can become a fatal plaything for your baby.
It’s hard to imagine that something as simple as window treatments could be a threat, but the dangling cords on blinds and shades can be very attractive to babies. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports “about once a month, a child between 7 months and 10 years old dies from window cord strangulation”. Read more… » «New Mothers Can Rest Easy in a Safe Home»
Posted on 2011 under General, Mother, Womens Issues |
23
Aug
One of the most difficult things to accomplish with small children in tow is a satisfactory shopping trip. Quite frankly you are better off not even bothering most of the time, but if you absolutely have to run this particular gauntlet then here are a couple of ideas which might help you out…
Photo: fazen
I have recently discovered the benefits of supermarket shopping when your child is hungry. This may sound like madness but actually it really works. The idea is that you strike a deal that they have to stay in the trolley seat whilst eating and then you just feed them all the way round. Read more… » «Shopping Trials»
