Click Here | Colic is quite common, but no one knows exactly what it is. The medical definition is crying in a healthy, normally developing baby, which seems unrelated to pain or hunger, and which occurs most days or evenings over a period of time. Heather Welford, Eileen Hayes of the bbc have pur together helpful advice and suggestions as to possible ways to relieve colic including massage, advice on diet, teats & formula, suckling and medication. They introduce the 'colic dance' a technique invoving hugging your baby (some prefer to be held slightly away from your body to have eye contact) gently swaying with your knees bent, alternating back and forward, side to side and up and down. |
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Click here | Toddler discipline is a very difficult task for parents. As parents, we would need to set limits and provide structure to create an atmosphere in the home that makes these limits easier to respect. One of the developmental tasks that toddlers undergo is looking and testing for boundaries. As such, it is important that they clearly know where these boundaries lie. They must also learn that there is consistency in the way that these behaviors are handled when they cross the boundaries. When you first implement structure, you can expect A LOT of testing, crying and often an increase in misbehaviors as they will be testing your limits. Parentingtoddlers.com has some great tips and techniques to help youget through the tears and tantrums...
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 Click Here | Lots of parents don’t instantly bond with their baby, don’t put pressure on yourself or think you are failing if you don’t instantly feel a bond. As long as your baby is being looked after – fed, changed, bathed - the rest can follow. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and talk about it. This could be a sign of postnatal depression, or your babies health – it is a sign of strength that you are seeking help.
ParentlinePlus has a great series of tips to soothe your fears and help you achieve a loving lasting bond with your new baby....
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Click Here | Postnatal depression (PND) is a depressive illness that occurs after having a baby. It is common for women following childbirth to experience a period of 'low' mood. This can range in severity from a mild and normal period of mood disturbance ('baby blues'), through to PND and the most severe and rarest problem (postnatal psychosis). This factsheet deals with PND, though 'baby blues' and postnatal psychosis are briefly described. Although there are differences between PND and 'ordinary' depression, there are many similarities. Netdoctor provides information and advice about the symptoms, causes and treatment... |
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Naming your baby - avoiding the pitfalls |
 Click Here | It's no mean feat naming your baby. You and your partner have to agree on it. Then there's the minor point that your child is saddled with it for life! Try these tips to ensure your success in the name finding game. Nikki Racklin of iVillage gives us 10 things to consider when choosing your baby's name.. |
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