Parenting Tips for the New Mom

From the Desk of Ceci Davis,

Parenting Tutor

4/13/10

Traveling is stressful for baby and you.  Travel is a busy and stressful time. If you are dragging baby around with you, it will also be stressful times for baby.

If you are going to a family reunion, all those people could make baby get over active.  If you are in a cold climate, make sure that you don’t overheat the baby’s bedroom. This will cause baby not to sleep comfortably.

Traveling with baby by plane is something that would make me shudder.

Now a-days there are so many travel delays that you better be well prepared for. Recently my brother had to go to another State on business. He usually takes his wife and very young child.

He was so thankful that they did not go along this time because he had so many delays, layovers and lost connections that he did not even know how they could have made it through a very tough time.

And now I invite you to read the article I wrote on traveling with your baby. Just click the link below for great tips.

http://babycareinfogal.com/traveling-with-your-baby

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From the Desk of Ceci Davis,

Parenting Tutor

4/12/10

Most babies do not sleep through the night for many reasons. Sometimes it could be due to an illness or discomfort as in colic.

But some of the sleep problems could be caused by you! You don’t do this on purpose, you just did not know. You probably got advice from family and friends on how to solve the nighttime baby sleep problem.

There are so many techniques given to new mom’s on how to help their baby sleep longer at night.

The two main things in my opinion is, first of all not to be playing with the baby in way that causes excitement just before bedtime. The second would be not to turn on bright lights in the baby’s room when you go in at night to feed or change the baby. Your baby needs to learn when it is nighttime.

For a free mini guide on baby sleep tips, I invite you to click above.

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From the Desk of Ceci Davis,

Parenting Tutor

4/11/2010

Babies have died from being carried in a sling. Bottom line, if your baby is under four months old, DO NOT carry your baby in a sling.

Your baby craves a lot of attention from you. There is a way that you can have your baby with you all day long and hands free.

You can cook, shop, clean the house, and cook while your baby is snuggled up against you.

There are several carriers on the market that allow you to do this. Some have been recalled. But there are lots of ways that you can wear your baby.

One of my favorites is the sling. But as I mentioned above, if under four months old, DO NOT use this.

Here is a short list of the benefits to your baby and yourself. Be aware that your back has to be in good shape! If you have back problems like I do, you better pass on this.

1.  Your baby could cry up to 50% less than most babies.

2. Your baby will be less bored.

3. Wearing your baby will stimulate her/his brain!

Click on the link below to see one.

Munchkin Jelly Bean Reversible Sling – Cappuccino Sky

Do you know how Mother’s Day got started?

It appears it all began in the 1880’s and connected to the sons who had died during the Civil War. The women involved were connected to peace groups.

Would you believe that Mother’s Day is an actual “Holiday” it was set aside as a day  for American citizens to show the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war. How appropriate it still is in these days.

Carnations became the flower of the day. Mainly because it was the founder, Anna Jarvis’ mother’s favorite flower.

If your mother is still living you would wear a red carnation. If your mother has passed on a white one would be worn.

My mom passed on a few years ago but before her death we all showered her with flowers and gifts we cooked up a great dinner where all who loved her came over to celebrate.

I miss celebrating that holiday.

From the Desk of Ceci Davis

The latest information about some baby slings by Infantino are being recalled.

The name of the sling is “SlingRider”. If you own this product, please check for the recall. Remember what I said not too long ago, if your baby is under four months old. Do Not use a sling.

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