Active Mum and Baby

Your pal has just had a baby and you are not sure what to gift and end up, like many others, buying a standard set comprising lotion, oil, comb, towel and maybe even an outfit or a stuffed toy. Most parents of newborns often end up with so many of these gifts that they will not run out of baby lotion or oil for a very long time and have toys that the child will not use for months or years to come. Then, of course, are all the clothes, which, more often than not, are not used because babies are rarely taken out in public in the first few months, and by the time the parents are ready to venture out with their bundle of joy , the little one may have outgrown most of the gifted outfits.Why not then look at more practical options that will come in handy? Here are few ideas: BEDTIME  JUMPSUITS These are available in sizes for age groups up to three and are a perfect option to provide top to bottom cover for a baby or toddler, who usually kicks off the blanket. BLANKETS Merchan...

There are an array of things to choose from when it comes to picking the right hobby idea for your child. Choosing a hobby idea when your little one is ready for summer holidays is not rocket science. Just you need to take care of the following things: Know his or her interest:   It is very important. Not knowing what interests the most to your child may backfire if you get him or her into a wrong hobby class. So, seek their opinion first and ask them which class they want to go for. Don’t press for one:   If your child wants to enjoy some fun moments at home and is comfortable this way, let it be. It does not mean that since everybody is doing a hobby class, should your child too does it. Make your home a hobby destination:   Home is where most of the fun is. So during the vacation, turn your home into a camping zone at night by installing a tent and hosting a camping party in the garden. You can invite your child’s friends and let them have a blast in ...

Decipher your newborn's non-verbal cues and learn how to respond to each one of them with our quick guide. Newborns communicate with grown-ups long before they can speak their first words.Babies are born with the ability to express several emotions, including distress and contentment. Reading their body language cues helps you respond quickly to their needs. Here are some general principles that apply to most babies. STARING Babies take time to grasp things since their brain is still developing. They may stare at walls or other objects that fascinate them just to get a feel of the surroundings. WHAT TO DO : Let your baby stare at things to figure out colour, shapes and distance. Don't meddle in her personal stare time by coming in the way . KICKING HIS LEGS He could be kicking his legs due to gas, a soiled nappy or feeling cramped in the cradle. It could also mean that he's happy and wants to play . WHAT TO DO: Read your baby's facial expression...

Like there's a season for festivals and marriages; there's no season for child birth although. Birthdays come and go all round the year; and gifting is the most important part of all these occasions. While we have some traditional gifting ideas in mind and keep flooding new parents with the same age old gifts that have been given from times immemorial. However, times have changed and there's an interesting revolution in infants gift ideas; these gifts make parenting even simpler and exciting. First hand imprint You can find these cute hand imprint PoP sets at mother and child care stores that can be framed and remembered for a lifetime. The gift is so emotionally touching that most new parents are buying it these days. Pregnancy planner A book that will keep a record of every moment of you journey towards motherhood. The planner not just has a provision of penning down your feeling while you are expecting; it also works as a reminder for medicines you need to...

If you're letting go off jigsaw puzzles for your kids, you might want to bring this important tool of learning and development back. Besides being engaging, they have many benefits that helps aid your child's development. A look at some of them... 1.  Since there is only one way to solve the problem, the trial and error method is put to use.Kids are thus required to focus and the eye and hand coordination comes into place. This further develops their problem solving abilities. 2.  Their problem-solving abilities and reasoning skills increases their visual awareness and they tend to learn more about shapes, environment and so on. 3.  Since the brain produces dopamine that is responsible for learning and memory , while solving jigsaw puzzles, the production of this chemical is known to increase. Thus, those solving jigsaw puzzles have a longer life span and also lesser chances of falling prey to memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia and other such problems. ...

The main cause for that annoying rash on the bum and thighs of your baby are nappies or wet diapers that cause great discomfort. Although the main cause for diaper rash is excessive wetness, other causes include tight diapers, humid climate, and not washing cloth nappies properly, which leaves residues of detergent in the nappy. - Change your baby’s nappy as often as you can so as to keep their bottoms clean and dry. - Letting your baby stay without a diaper for a few minutes helps the rash heal faster. - Applying aloe vera gel on the rash keeps the skin free of moisture. - When you keep dirty nappies for a wash, add half a cup of dettol or any other disinfectant to the water and rinse the diapers without using any detergents, which might be causing the rash in the first place. - Avoid using perfumed soaps or detergents to wash nappies — it might be the cause for the rash. - Use a mild soap and lukewarm water instead of wipes to clean your baby. - Always let the diap...

Your baby's skin is extra-sensitive, so proper care is essential. Taking good care of a child's skin can help prevent some skin issues and alert you to potential concerns in a timely manner so that you can notify your child's doctor. Little ones should be taught the right way to take care of their skin by imbibing good skincare habits while they are young. This will help them develop healthy hygiene practices to carry into their teen years and beyond. Massage and oils Massaging your baby's skin with hot oil adds an extra layer of moisture to her sensitive skin and helps restore the right balance of the oils in the skin cells. Use mild soaps or gentle body wash to wash your child's body. Make sure to select products that are fragrance free and dyes as these ingredients can dry out or irritate your child's sensitive skin. Grandma's Tip:  Prefer mustard oil over other oils for your little one's massage. If you have appointed a  maalishwali...

Here are ten tips that will help you be certain that your children's shoes fit properly. Taking kids to shop for shoes is not fun for sure. Either they want to buy the entire range or they simply can’t choose a good pair. However, at the rate they outgrow them, trying shoes on is absolutely essential for growing feet. Check your children's shoes periodically to make sure what they’re wearing are still working for them. Look for particularly worn areas, stressed seams, bulging or wearing sides. Toes that bend upwards signal it’s time to buy new ones. Follow these tips while shoe shopping for kids: - Shoe shopping should always be done in the later half of the day, since feet swell over the course of the day. - Avoid overspending as children outgrow shoes quickly. - Always have your children's feet measured. Feet should be measured while standing, and always have both feet measured. Since one foot is usually larger than the other, buy shoes to accommodate the lar...