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by Madiha | May 4, 2020 | Kids, Motherhood
All of a sudden your child wants to go to the bathroom to pee more often than he normally does, more than 20 times a day. You will notice, your child passes a very small amount of urine without any pain or discomfort. However, you may notice wet pants around the pee area.
Typically, this happens when your child is around the preschool age, 4 to 5 years old (definitely more than 3-year-old). Such behavior is quite common in preschoolers. Most importantly, you should know, none of this is deliberate. Your child does not know how to deal with such situations.
Despite how well your child has bladder control, he is going to the bathroom every 20 minutes or even less. Sometimes it gets hard to understand whats going on.
Not every time it is a medical condition. Other normal reasons could be drinking too much water, holding on to pee for a long time.
However, if your child is having painful urination and also complaints burning sensation or have an overactive bladder, you must seek professional advice.
In addition to overactive bladder, frequent daytime urination syndrome or Pollakiuria is also one of the medical conditions.
Coming back to your child’s urinalysis….
If you are reading this article, quite a chance you are a worried parent looking for a solution. Once I have been there, all worried and looked for the answers.
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Why is your child all of a sudden starts going to the bathroom to pee too many times
In my experience, there are a few factors responsible for the behavior like frequent urination or going to pee too many times in a day or having accidents, despite being fully potty trained.
Stress and Anxiety
As a parent you know your child more than anyone, if there is any change in your child’s everyday behavior or activities, you are the first person to notice. Something that is ‘not normal.”
Like I said if your child is potty trained, and he has reasonable bladder control and hardly had any accidents – why would a four or 5-year-old child is painlessly going to the bathroom every 10 minutes to pee when there is not enough to urinate.
Experts say, this kind of behavior is significantly related to anxiety.
There are number of factors that could trigger anxiety for a little kid.
Change of place or Routine
A new house, new neighbors, staying at someone’s house, new school, new day care.
Long break from the scheduled routine and then going back to the normal could cause anxiety subconsciously for kids,. Anxiety or excitement of going to school, seeing friends etc,
Also, a new sibling, guests or new people around could also be the reason of frequent bathroom trips.
Lack of attention
Are you too busy around the house or busy at work than usual? Kids want undivided attention. Sometimes Issues like this arise when, as a parent, you are failing to give even a bare minimum.
Running from a situation
If I look back to my childhood, I could relate to running from a situation when you just want a distraction. Homework not done, or left books at home. we all have had our moments. what is the best way other than nature’s call to get away with a situation?
How you can solve the problem of frequently peeing
When my son started preschool he took about 3 to 4 weeks to adjust. It was tough for him in the beginning, eventually, he enjoyed going to school and loved everything about it.
In about two months, we had a family vacation planned, and we had to take a break in November from school. I had guests at home for almost a month. When we came back, he started school, and I noticed he is always going to the bathroom every 10 or 15 minutes, and he is doing the same in the school.
It was worrisome for me. I could tell it is not UTI, since he is not complaining about or burning sensation.
Eventually, I figured, due to the break he had from school he is not getting attention in general as he used to.
I followed these steps to solve the problem of frequent urination as it was not a medical condition.
Give your child undivided attention
if your preschooler is showing signs of “anxious peeing”, you need to slow down with your routine, and give your child your undidvided attention.
Talk to your child’s teacher or caretaker
Most likely, he is going to the bathroom more than usual in school as well. Have a word with your child’s teacher or caretaker and talk about paying more attention than she does.
Understand your child’s surroundings
This behavior is common for preschool-aged kids. While they are at school or daycares, it could be something, your child feels anxious about. As a parent, you need to figure out.
Teach control once again – Have him wait for 30 minutes at least for the next bathroom trip.
Limit your child’s sugar intake
Most importantly, Cut down Sugar – absolutely no candies unless he gets to his normal bathroom routine. Trust me, if you tell your child that he is not going to have it until this problem is fixed, he is going to understand that.
Remember, your child is not doing that deliberately, it is just about what he feels at the moment.
Natural remedy for bladder control – Feed your child Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are known to improve bladder health. Try to incorporate sesame seeds in your child’s diet.
Add sesame seeds in the
Muffins,
Pancakes,
Bread,
Cookies
Smooties etc.
Mix it in honey and make honey drops
Eating Sesame seeds is an effective natural remedy to improve bladder health. If your child has overactive bladder problems or bedwetting issues then you must add sesame seeds in your child’s diet.
Also, you may be interested in getting sesame seeds coated peanuts or crunchy candy. I usually get sesame seeds coated snacks (made of brown sugar) called “Rewari Sweets” from Asian grocery stores. It is so addictive, and your child would never say no to something tasty like this. It is readily available at local stores at a very reasonable price.
Is your child complaining about stomach pain or gas – here is the best remedy to fight such issues.
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by Madiha | May 2, 2020 | Baby Care
Choosing a name for your baby is an exciting and challenging at the same time. Parents may feel overwhelmed due to too many name choices out there.
However, the best way to making it easy to decide one name out of plenty is to funnel down your research about baby names.
The most important factors to short list few names are:
First Letter – The first letter you want your baby’s name to start with.
Cultural factors – Keeping your culture into consideration.
Pronunciation – How is the name pronounced in native accents. Especially, if you are bilingual, then you have to ruminate on all the aspects.
A name that clicks – You can feel a connection the moment you hear it. In my experience, I wanted to name my daughter with letter A or M, and the name for her that clicked starts with letter Z.
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Modern and Unique Baby Girl names with meanings
Ideally, every parent wants a unique name for the baby. A name that stands out, and not too many people already have it. Keeping your wishlist about unique, fashionable, short, and sweet girl names in the context, here is a list curated for parents who want to choose a beautiful name for the baby.
Aara means “Adoring”
Aini mean “spring Flower”
Aazeen means “Beauty”
Aleyna means “above us”
Ayra means “respectable”
Amal Means “hope and inspiration”
Amany mean “a wish”
Amber Means “Jewel”
Amalia means “aspirations”
Amel means “hope”
Amena means “honest and utterly pure”
Ana means “prestige and self respect”
Anah means “Patience”
Anja means “beauty”
Anya means “Gracious”
Ariana means “Full of life”
Arya means “noble”
Aysha means “respectable woman”
Aida means “happy”
Maya Means “water”
Mila means “Gracious”
Cara means “beloved”
Clara means “famous”
Erina means “beautiful lady”
Fara means “sunset”
Farha means “happiness”
Fatim means “a woman worthy of”
Ifza mean “protective angel”
Irsa means “Rainbow”
Hannah means “grace of God”
Sadie means “Princess”
Zoya means “life and happiness”
Zoe means “Life”
Ariel means “Lion of God”
Abigail means “Father’s Joy”
Ray means “beam of light”
Maha mean “moon like”
Mara mean “happiness and joy”
Daneen means “Princess”
Dina means “Love”
Dua means “Prayer”
Raina or Rayna means “Peaceful Queen”
Ranya means conqueror
Reem means beautiful Gazelle
Reyah means comfort
Roma means truthful honest
Zaara means beautiful flower
Zaina means beautful
Zaira means princess
Zareen means full of smile
Zeba means beauty
Zeena means beauty
Zenia means flower
Zoha means light
This list is a unique and modern blend of names you can choose for your baby’s first name. However, some of the names you may want to opt for the baby’s middle name. Some of the names are unisex that you can pick for both boys and girls.
Once you name the baby, you may like to have a customized baby name blanket as a keepsake.
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by Madiha | Apr 17, 2020 | Baby Care, Motherhood
The year 2020 had an unfortunate beginning due to an amid breakout of COVID-19. During this time, everyone is struggling to stay safe and healthy due to a rapid increase in the number of people tested positive.
New moms and expectant moms are worried more than ever now. Doctors are not seeing pregnant women in their clinics, rather most of them are having video appointments keeping safety and health into consideration for both mom and the baby
Keeping your newborn safe during this time is your top priority. If babies are exposed to sick people (or asymptomatic people) it is very likely for them to catch the virus. So for that reason, if you have a newborn at hand, please do not leave home unnecessary.
The government is on reopening the country now. Gradually, everything is going to open, and as a mom, you have to think about your kids’ safety.
We all are frustrated sitting at home, kids are cranky, but the truth is, this is not over yet. Every step matters, so try to make wise choices for your family.
Once the country reopens, it’s reasonably wise to avoid going to restaurants, malls, and anything crowded for now if you have kids at home. I completely understand the frustration of not being able to go out. Even if you do choose to go out for recreational purposes, take essential precautionary measures.
It is nearly impossible for a mom with little kids, to isolate from her kids if anyone falls sick. Unfortunately, this coronavirus situation is rough, as it is going to be our “new normal.” We have to take serious measures that we have never thought of doing it in the past.
In this post, we talk about how new moms can protect their newborns if they have to go outside, and you have no choice but to take their newborns with them.
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Tips for mom to keep newborns (infant) safe during a pandemic
When you are living alone – independently, no family or you are a single mom – and you have to go get groceries. As a mom what are the precautions you need to do to protect your infant and other kids?
Protect yourself first
I always wondered why every time you board on an aircraft and the aircrew would tell you to put on your oxygen mask first and then on a child next to you.
A Mother in every mother would want to protect her child first.
Besides what is going on all around the world, you have to make sure, you are taking the right measures to protect yourself, even you are going out or not.
Read CDC Guidelines on how you can protect yourself and others.
Steps you have to take to minimize the risk
- Wear a mask at all times while you are outside. Make sure it is clean and washable – if you do not have disposable ones. I have sewn masks for my family after watching the video on Youtube I could make masks super quick.
2. Keep a sanitizer in your car. If you do not have a sanitizer, keep a hand wash and fill up a gallon of water for frequent and better handwashing.
3. Weather is getting a little warmer in several weeks, so it would be better to wear flip flops and wash them when you get home or leave your shoe outside. As per CDC guidelines, the virus does transfer on shoe soles. So why take a risk even.
4. I would not suggest you wearing gloves, because in my opinion, when you are wearing gloves, you would never feel what surface you touched the last time. For that reason, you would not feel the need to wash your hands. Nevertheless, the best defense for this virus is frequent handwashing.
Newborn protection when going out
Well, as a matter of fact, we cannot have newborns wear the mask due to a risk of SIDS. However, you still have to protect your baby from inhaling anything that is dangerous.
You need a car seat cover to keep anything from inhaling.
You can also use a muslin Blanket to cover baby’s carseat so it would not slip away.
When you cover baby’s car seat or baby’s face while sitting in the stroller, you have to make sure there is enough breathing room for the baby.
This pandemic is going to take several months to even slow down, thus, protection and safety are essential during this time to keep your household safe. Days are going to be hot and if you have covered stroller or car seat with a blanket, be vigilant of the temperature inside the cover.
You must know that a temperature under the blanket or cover or inside the car (Closed windows) is several degrees higher than outside.
Never leave your baby in the car alone, even you have to leave for 5 minutes. Nope, not at all. It’s not worth it!
How to protect your newborns when you are going out in normal circumstances.
Breastfeeding helps immune support for babies
Nursing moms are aware of the benefits breastmilk has. It has antibodies that protect babies from getting sick and it makes immune system strong.
If you are pregnant and do not have any other health condition that could keep you from breastfeeding, you must choose to breastfeed for the better health and safety for your baby.
If you are breastfeeding already, amp up your game of nursing and feed your baby on demand as much as you can.
40+ Breastfeeding tips for new moms.
Do not quit breastfeeding at this point
Breastfeeding gets hard and painful sometimes and you do not want to continue anymore. Right now that’s not what is needed. Nurse for a little longer if you can.
Common breastfeeding discomforts and how you can ease.
But if you want to wean off your toddler from breastfeeding, I would say wait for a couple more months and keep nursing for baby’s health and safety.
Be mindful of how you soothe your crying baby
While you are outside, you have to be super vigilant when and how you are soothing a crying baby.
- The moment your newborn gets hungry, she is going to suck on her hands. Try not to touch baby’s hands once you are out of the house, only if it is to clean baby’s hands.
- Sanitize your hands before you pick up your baby.
- Do not take baby toys along for a short visit to grocery store.
- When you hold your baby, you need to make sure, it would not have any consequences.
- Take baby inside only if you have no other choice to leave baby at home with a caretaker (a family member).
- You can also have someone watch your baby in the car while you can run errands.
Baby clothing & Accessories
When all the stores are closed nationwide during these times of pandemic, chances are, you have to order baby items online if you are expecting anytime soon or have a growing child with growing. Wash baby’s clothes before you have your baby wear them, regardless.
Either clothes are hand-me-downs or brand new, try to wash them.
In case you are wondering what clothes you need for your newborn, here are the essential must-haves for the baby.
How to protect your toddler and other kids
Teach your toddler how to wear a mask while you go outside. You can make some fun masks for your little ones, using their outgrown character shirts, flannel blankets, etc.
Focus on kids immune support.
Once your toddler turns two, start giving your child supplements as a part of her diet (if she does not have any health concerns).
Elderberry fruit supplements are known to be effective for protecting kids from influenza-like viruses. Always discuss with your pediatrician before you start multivitamins for your kids.
Multivitamins would help to improve the immune support system. Also, it would help your body fighting common cold and flu and other diseases, so your chances to fall sick get slim. and if you do in the worst case, you recover fast.
What to do when country re-opens
Moms and dads with little kids need to be extra cautious once county re-opens, regardless of where you are living.
We all are frustrated and depressed because of the lockdown, financial stress is taking toll on everyone’s mental health. Experts say people may get infected more once the county reopens. For that reason, we have to strive for not being a reason for infecting others in any way.
- Practice Social Distancing – Hard it may sound, but that’s the only way we can pull ourselves out of this pandemic safe. Thanks to our health workers who are working 24/7 around the clock for us.
- Practice hand-washing inside and outside of the house. Again, I would say keep a gallon of water (make sure you can cap it well, so it doesn’t spill) and hand- soap in the trunk of your car.
- If you are going for a long drive, try not to stop at rest areas public restrooms for handwashing if you have little kids with you. Also, instead of using hand sanitizer (which is rarely available in stores now) kids and you can wash hands with soap and water.
- Avoid using public bathrooms and rest areas as much as you can while you are at the beach or at a restaurant.
- Wash your clothes regularly.
- Wear a mask while we are outside, and we might have to wear it for at least a year since we still do not know if it comes back in a second wave.
Stay safe, be prepared and protect your family and yourself.
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by Madiha | Apr 7, 2020 | Kids, Learning
Toddlers are eager learners. They need activities to stay busy all day every day. Toddlers have the ability to play with the same thing in so many different ways as they grow.
However, some activities keep them busy for longer if they have other siblings playing with them.
You should try these activities at home if you have a work-from-home schedule so you can keep kids busy while you work.
Painting Activities for 3 to 5 years old kids
Painting Activity
You can do different sorts of painting projects with kids. In case if you are not worried about them painting the walls when you are not around or seem busy, you can choose the safer option that works best for you.
Tip : Always use washable paints for them, so you can easily wipe them off with a wet paper towel.
Canvas painting
Painting is my favorite activity and my kids love it too. We have got small size canvas frames so we can paint them together as a quarantine memory.
You can create a kids keepsake kind of canvas painting that reminds you of being home and being safe. To be thankful of the blessing you have, a cozy bed and good food even when so much sad going on outside.
For canvas painting you need:
Canvas frames
Acrylic paints
Acrylic brush set
You can make painted canvas frame and glue kids’ pictures on them.
Veggies Painting
For a random every day painting activity you cannot use canvas obviously. Thus, you can do painting with veggies on a paper or a paper plate whatever interests your kid more.
Broccoli Painting – You can try painting with vegetables, like broccoli, potato, onion, etc to have a variety of prints on the canvas as they have different textures.
Potato Painting – Cut a potato in half- you do not have to peel it. Dip it in the paint and start printing.
Kids will learn about different textures and various strokes every vegetable has. Definitely worth a try. My kids enjoyed painting with potatoes more than broccoli.
Homemade Flour Slime Activity for kids
Although I didn’t try to make slime using all-purpose-flour, and when the mixture got ready, my kids named it “slime.” For that reason, I would call it a Flour Slime activity.
You need a few things from your kitchen closet. Nothing fancy.
A couple of mixing bowls – one for each kid.
A whisker for each
All purpose flour
Water
Food color or a kids paints
In order to save your kids from messing up their clothes, you may want to have aprons as well.
To my surprise they did so well with mixing and it was not even lumpy. Then you can add food color or a paint. I added paint as I didn’t have food color at home. My kids are 4 and 2.5 years old and they know its not edible so they apparently not going to eat.
Although it’s a messy activity still it’s worth trying. You can have an old shower curtain underneath so they can be as messy as they want. In my opinion, it is much easier if they are on a bare table that can be cleaned up easily.
At this stage give your kid(s) a scooper, a ladle, a cup, a pourer, and a dropper or whatever they can be creative with.
It’s an amazing pouring activity, with a right consistency of a slime.
You can get a dropper and a scooper set online.
Cards Activity
For four years old – a card game is a super engaging activity.
You can use UNO Cards, Playing Cards, flashCards anything you want. Even if kids do not recognize the numbers and words, still you can teach them about taking turns.
Randomly divide the cards – keep one half with you and have him hold the other half. Now you can teach him to put cards one by one -taking turns – so whoever is going to finish cards first, is a winner at the end.
If your child recognizes the numbers, you can sure take advantage of UNO or playing cards. It is a great way to have your child improve the grip of his hand as well to hold a sufficient amount of cards altogether.
I used these baby shark card with him and it was really exciting activity for my son.
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Play Dough Activity
Kids love playing with a Play Doh. Although play-doh gets messy when dried, still you can save at least an hour of peace so you can do your pending work while your kids get busy. I had actually stopped buying play-doh as it gets messy but as the kids grow up, they are super creative with it.
The best ways to keep kids involved for a longer time are:
Give your kids Play Doh with a gap of at least 2 to 3 weeks so that kids do not get bored of playing with a it often.
Definitely you need a couple of fun cookie cutters, rolling pin, and whatever you think is age-appropriate. The one has almost 100 shapes in less than 10 bucks.
Playdough Toolset could spare you more time. Ideally, try to keep playdough in the reach if you think they are old enough to play on their own.
It does get dry and crumby over time, so the best way to contain the mess is using a clear bin with a lid so, later on, you may want to make sensory bins sand out of it.
by Madiha | Apr 1, 2020 | Baby Care
Clothing accessories you need for your baby realistically in the coming weeks and months are a few items not in a dozen of quantity as your baby is going to grow out of it before you even know it.
What your baby needs after birth and several weeks after, should be enough for you to get ready with before you bring baby home. Typically, it is not as easy to go out and shop around with a few days old babies. For that reason, have every clothing essential ready for at least 6 to 8 weeks for you and the baby.
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Baby’s Clothing and accessories you should have for the baby
Although hospitals in the US provide with basic onesies while you stay at the hospital for delivery.
Here is what to expect – what happens during your hospital stay for child birth.
By week 34 your hospital bag should be ready as it could be anytime now. So here is what clothing essentials you need for the first several months for your baby.
Undershirts or onesies
You need a few basic onesies in a newborn size that can be worn as an undershirt.
Keeping the weather in mind, to dress up your baby in too many layers in heating and air conditioning, is not a good idea. Limit layers depend on the location if you are inside or outside the house.
Pajamas and sleepers – for newborns you do not need special Pjs, just a footed onesie or a nightgown whatever you prefer for your baby.
Baby Blankets or sleep sacks
Wearable blankets or sleep sacks would also ensure a sound night time clothing. Burt Bees 100% organic cotton wearable blanket is very popular among new parents.
As a safety consideration, do not use baby blankets in the crib as it may increase the risk of SIDS. Although you may want to have a baby blanket for the car seat or just as a cover-up. You can get a cute customized blanket for your baby.
Baby swaddles are essential for a perfect sleep schedule that you may want to start right from the beginning.
Here is what you need to know about baby sleep problems .
Baby Socks
Getting too many socks is not a sound idea for this newborn period. You also do not have to find non-skid onesies as long as your baby starts walking. Once the baby is ready to crawl and tries to stand holding on to something, then you need to get no-skid socks or no-skid onesies.
However, if you still want to
get something to cover baby’s feet, get footed onesie or put on socks
underneath to keep them warm and cozy.
Your preference for getting baby socks is highly related to the climate where you live. If you do not have centrally heated homes, you sure need a few pairs to be on the safe side.
Baby shoes
Newborn’s shoes look so cute but they are not for walking. I would not suggest you buy too many shoes for newborns. There is quite a possibility you get a few pairs in your baby shower gifts. However, you just have to make sure you have enough pairs for newborn Photoshoot or month-by-month photography.
Check out these “Too Cute” Baby Girls shoes.
Baby Hats
Do you know why babies need to wear hats, despite how hot it is outside? Baby head being the largest organ as compared to lower body, tends to lose heat faster and for that reasons, baby has to wear hat at all times at least for the first several weeks after birth.
Get hold of a cute looking no -slip hats for your baby. Sometimes hats tend to slip away and covers baby’s face while baby is in the car seat. New parents need to be vigilant at all times once you have a newborn along.
Baby Bibs
For nursing moms and formula-feeding moms, baby bibs are a must-have. Baby bibs have a purpose, and that is, you need to make sure the baby’s neck folds do not have milk residue that may be dripping while you feed.
Right size clothes
For an average-sized baby around newborn clothing size fit for about 2 to 4 weeks. When your baby is about a month old, it is very likely, 3 months size would fit your baby.
Every baby has its own growth pattern. Generally, formula fed babies gain weight rapidly as compared to breastfed babies.
You do not have to pile up so many outfits for newborn size as baby grow out too soon before you even know it. However, you can stock up size 3 to 6 months and 6 to 9 months as they may fit for most of the months until your baby turns a year old. Keeping a significant amount of diaper blowouts in mind, you sure need enough size 3 to 6 and 6 to 9 during the first several months.
Read all size and weight specifications on clothing tags when you are purchasing outfits. Carter’s clothings are very practical for every day wear. For some reasons they do run small or accurate as per baby’s weight and height. Thus, the best thing is to buy a bigger size rather than getting a small one.
Remember sizing varies with every brand. Some may fit accurately as described, whereas some may run small or big. When choosing the colors, if you want to go for neutral colors that may be of some benefit for more babies to come.
Rest assured, babies size do not change that quickly, once she turns one (or as faster as the first several months).
Here is the list of minimums you need in each size. You can add or subtract as per your choice.
- Newborn Size 0 – 5 to 6 outfits, if you really want to have plenty, not more than 8 in my opinion. .
- Infant Size 3 to 6 months at least 10 outfits.
- Baby Size 6 to 9 months at least 15 outfits.
- Size 9 to 12 months at least 15 outfits
Other than that – I would highly recommend you getting significant amount of baby bottoms in each size. Thanks to baby diaper blowouts.
Learn how you can prevent diaper blowouts from happening.
As per my experience, do not get anything that is tight on the abdominal or tummy area for night-time. Loose-fitting clothes will help baby release gas quickly. Read more effective tips to ease baby having gas issues.
Easy access for diaper Changing
When choosing your baby’s outfit for day and night, you have to make sure it has easy access for changing diapers at night too. Some parents find two-piece clothing as perfect for night time, however, some prefer the pack and play onesies with zipper. It’s all about preference. You will figure out in a few nights what seems easy for you and your baby.
Learn how you can prevent diaper leaks during the night.
If you choose clothing with
zippers, make sure you keep zip and fabric away from baby’s skin in order to
avoid inadvertently zipping your baby’s skin.
Dressing Technique
When you are dressing up your
baby, make sure you position her well on the changing pad.
Make sure you have your hand
at the back of baby’s head for support
Put on onesies Over the head
and then gently put baby on her back and then limbs one by one through arm
holes.
Be gentle and keep baby in
safe position at all times.
For zippers and one-piece outfits, lay down the outfit first on the changing pad. Lay down your baby gently on the outfit and then put arms inside and then legs and then zip it up.
In case of a huge blowout, keep a disposable pad or a towel on changing pad to avoid further mess. Read this for everything you need to know about diapers.
For soiled clothing, for
those which have shoulder snaps, pull it down from the waist to legs to keep
mess contained and not getting it in the hair.
For onesies which have no
wide shoulder to pull it down, roll up carefully to contain the soiled onesie
getting into baby’s hair.
Use mitten to Keep the baby’s hands covered in order to avoid face scratching. Mitten may tend to stay loose on the baby’s tiny hands. Look for newborn outfits that come with a flap inside the baby’s sleeve to keep hands covered.
Check out some babies onesies that come with sleeves flap.
Safety consideration for baby’s clothing and accessories
- Your baby should feel safe and comfortable to sleep.
- There should be no strings, pins or anything that could be dangerous for baby’s health.
- Making sure your baby does not have any removable object on her clothing that could be a potential risk in any way.
How to Clean and wash baby clothes
Some babies, not all, may have sensitive skin and it could trigger some allergies with particular fabrics. So, just to be safe, you can wash all baby clothes prior to use only those which are going to have direct contact with skin, not outerwear.
I know many moms and grandmothers like to pack washed and clean baby clothes in your hospital bag. I did not do it for my kids because I never thought bout doing it, so it’s your choice anyway.
However, if your baby happens to have a skin allergy or sensitive skin, you should get Burt-bees organic clothing for your baby. I am a huge fan of soft fabric, and Burt Bees have the organic material that is safe for baby’s delicate skin.
Washing Baby’s clothes
Detergents, using baby-safe soaps or fragrance-free detergents for at least the first three months, is not a MommyTrap kind of a thing. Some fragrant products may trigger eczema in babies. Before you switch to regular laundry detergent, it is indeed a great way to wait for the first couple of months to rule out any signs of skin allergies or irritations which the baby might develop after birth.
Stain removal
Washing breastmilk or formula milk spit up, or a soiled outfit instantly can minimize stains but sometimes you do not have that option. Some diaper blowouts are so massive that you cannot even think about washing them in such circumstances. I even had to trash some brand new onesies at public restrooms while we were traveling as they were impossible to be washed or packed dirt.
You can use this stain remover to save your baby’s new outfits.
In order to prevent diaper blowouts, you can get a diaper extender to protect your baby’s clothes from poop stains. I think it’s time to go to a whole new level of baby essentials.
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