Parenting Tips for the New Mom

For a mom, having a baby does create a lot of stress, tension and anxiety. One of the best things you can do for yourself to help your well being is to get a massage!

It does not have to be costly. Maybe you can get someone who is near and dear to just rub your back, shoulders and neck. Better yet, there is nothing like a foot massage.

But if you can afford a professional massage and can get some free time, try what my friend absolutely loves and that is a warm stone massage.

Anyhow, here are some of the benefits of getting a massage.

• Massage therapy reduces anxiety and tension
• Reduces muscle stiffness, aches and pains
• It strengths your immune system
• Promotes tissue regeneration (may reduce stretch marks)
• Boosts your energy
• Reduces your blood pressure
• It has also been discovered that babies benefit greatly from massage

Just for you. For the price of one professional massage, you can have a great massage anytime you want. No worries about who is going to watch the kid or time for you to get away.

Finally a luxurious massage for your back and shoulders without going to an expensive spa! With the HoMedics Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat, you can turn any chair into a luxurious massage chair.

Take a look below for some resources that you can use for your baby.

If you have an infant then this DVD is for you.

BabyBabyOhBaby is an entertaining and informative introduction to infant massage, providing a step by step guide with chapters devoted to each part of the body.

Or this one which spans more years. This video makes baby massage an easy process to learn providing a simple way to make a great connection and provide significant health benefits to your baby.

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

Disclaimer

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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Parenting Tip

From the Desk of Ceci Davis

Save on those baby wipes. When changing your baby’s diaper, don’t use wipes unless you’re cleaning POOP. Just dry baby with a washcloth!

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Parenting Tip

If your baby is ready to have a crib or you have one already, check out this safety tip.

Make sure that the crib slates are not more than 2 3/8″ apart. The mattress should fit snugly. See if there is a certification safety seal.

Following this precautions can keep your baby from strangulation. Also suffocation has occured when the mattress does not fit snugly.

Please check out product recalls for the particular crib you have or are planning to buy.

Monthly product recalls (partial list) is located on the right had side of this blog.

Parenting Tip

From the Desk of Ceci Davis

Will you be traveling with your baby this summer or for the up coming holidays?

If yes, go take a look at this article. Simply click the link –> Travel

If you are a single mom you may be interested in this book.

Parenting

 From the Desk of Ceci Davis

Babies and toddlers are at great risk of being strangled by cords in your home or other places.  Here is a great site to visit for information on keeping your baby and toddler safe.  Just click below.

Baby Safety

130 deaths of children due to strangulation by window cords have been noted by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.