Welcome To The Mother And Child's Blog: February 2015

Friday, February 27, 2015

How To Dish Out Unexpected Hugs, Kisses And Cuddles To Show Your Kid Affection

Hugs, kisses, and cuddles can be a perfect cure-all—studies show that affection may boost kids' mood, health, and confidence

Try massage

Baby rubdowns help preemies gain weight faster and improve sleep quality.

Be random

Tell your child you love her during dinner, riding in the car, or after she makes you laugh.

Discipline affectionately

Touch your kids even when they're acting naughty. If one sibling whacks another, for example, get down to his level, hold his hand or rub his back, and say "We don't hit. Hitting hurts!"

Some women choose to follow a “don’t offer, don’t refuse” approach, allowing them to reduce feeds without refusing requests for breast milk. Others choose to refuse some feeds. It is important to set limits that are realistic for both you and your child.

Things To Say When She Didn’t Get The Birth She Hoped For

For some women, their birth experience is almost unrecognizable from the carefully thought out birth plan they filled out with their midwife just weeks before. No matter how flexible or easy going the mother-to-be was, after nine months of worrying and daydreaming, it’s almost impossible not to feel disappointed when birth doesn't go the way you imagined it might.

Most babies master crawling when they are aged between 7 and 10 months old. Some start earlier than that, and others start later. Some babies skip the crawling stage altogether, and move straight onto pulling themselves up using the furniture.

Separation Anxiety Between Mother And Child

The first time you leave your baby with a babysitter is likely to be harder on you than it is on your child.

Men these days spend more time with their infants than dads of past generations did. Although dads frequently yearn for closer contact with their babies, bonding frequently occurs on a different timetable, partially because they don't have the early contact of breastfeeding that many moms have.

Dressed in matching Ski outfits Kim K and her daughter North West hit the slopes in Montana on their family vacation. Click to see more photos.

His hands and feet were clearly visible - but baby Silas Philips was in no rush to enter the world.
Born still inside his amniotic sac, he has since been described as a 'medical miracle' by doctors.

Bed Wetting May Last For A While, But Providing Emotional Support And Reassurance Can Help Your Child Feel Better Until It Stops.

Bed wetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. It is extremely common among young kids but can last into the teen years.

Three lovely friends and moms-to-be had their triple baby shower together at the nation's capital Abuja yesterday
Expecting two girls and a boy, these lovely friends look gorgeous with their flower crowns. See more photos

She spends her spare time in a similar way to many other ten-year-old girls - playing with Barbie dolls and making loom bands. But the key difference between Esther Okade and other children her age is that she has been accepted to study for a university maths degree - despite not going to school.

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Touching...This Hero Mum Choose To Die During Child Birth To Save Her Unborn Son

A pregnant woman diagnosed with a rare medical condition has made the most difficult decision in the labor room before surgery by choosing to die so her baby would live.

Omawunmi shows off baby bump. She is expecting her second child.

Keep Your Relationship Strong While Raising Kids

Set up time to talk about your goals and dreams as a couple. Don't call these "dates" because when life gets busy, it's easier to cancel a "date" than to cancel a "meeting".

All children develop and refine their language skills at different times throughout their development, so the range of what's "normal" is broad. However, some guidelines can help parents decide if their child might be at the latter end of the spectrum.

Bonding is the intense attachment that develops between parents and their baby. It makes parents want to shower their baby with love and affection and to protect and nourish their little one. Bonding gets parents up in the middle of the night to feed their hungry baby and makes them attentive to the baby's wide range of cries.

Worry Less And Keep Your Sanity During These 40 Weeks Of Pregnancy...

Almost as soon as you see that little pink line on the pregnancy test, the worry seems to set in. You start thinking about the two cups of coffee you had at work yesterday, the glass of wine you sipped at dinner last week.

If you frequently feel "let down" by your child's behavior, perhaps you have unrealistic expectations. Parents who think in "shoulds" (for example, "My kid should be potty-trained by now") might find it helpful to read up on the matter or to talk to other parents or child development specialists.

Face it you are an imperfect parent. You have strengths and weaknesses as a family leader. Recognize your abilities — "I am loving and dedicated." Vow to work on your weaknesses — "I need to be more consistent with discipline."

Making the choice to vaccinate your child is vital for their health and well-being. Even so, getting shots can still be stressful for you and your little one. Fortunately, there are simple ways you can support your child before, during, and after shots.

He's less than three months old, but Tyler Perry's newborn son Aman is already getting the star treatment.
The 45-year-old rounded up his friends for a lavish Christening at his picturesque Beverly Hills home on Sunday.
With pals Oprah Winfrey, Cicely Tyson, and Oliver Ripley named as Godparents, the star-studded ceremony was in no shortage of famous faces.

Ways To Get Your Children To Eat Well And Better

Make a schedule
Children need to eat every three to four hours: three meals, two snacks, and lots of fluids. If you plan for these, your child's diet will be much more balanced and he'll be less cranky, because he won't be famished. Like a mother of two said "I put a cooler in the car when I'm out with my kids and keep it stocked with carrots, yogurt, and water so we don't have to rely on fast food".

Sitting in front row with her parent is Baby North West at her father Kanye West’s Adidas New York Fashion Week collection on Thursday, Feb. 12, 20-month-old North West was wearing a bulletproof vest from her dad’s line.

A mother left her two children at home without food or heat while she went on a three-week trip abroad. The youngsters one aged 10 and 13, were left to fend for themselves while their mother attended a family a wedding in Nigeria.

BOSTON (AP) — She was 19, a brand-new mother with a developmental disability. Two days after giving birth to her daughter, the state took the infant away and placed her in foster care.

Are You About To Be A Father? Here Are Things You Need To Know On Pregnancy And Parenthood

From the very moment she announces her pregnancy, she’ll be the center of attention — not you. Get used to it.
When the baby comes, they’ll both be the center of attention — not you. Aren't you glad you had nine months to practice going unnoticed?

Awwwwn...Tiwa Savage still looking gorgeous as ever with her glowing baby bump.

On Valentine's day, Kaffy Da Dance Queen and her son Sean spend some time with Governor Fashola at the APC dinner party to honour Gen Buhari. See more photos below

Things You Don't Know About Exclusive Breastfeeding

Every mother who chooses to exclusively breastfeed her baby in the first 6 months is doing the best thing she can to help her baby grow and stay healthy
Not all breastfeeding is equal and the differences are important:
Exclusive breastfeeding: breast milk only - nothing else

Jaundice occurs in about 70% of newborns, It appears in about 48 hrs after delivery. The most common cause of jaundice in older babies and children is an infection of the liver, called hepatitis. Other causes are very rare.

Ignorance they say is not excusable, for the fact that you do not know does not change its consequences. It is necessary to update yourself especially on health matters that could jeopardize your well being, exposing your lack of information on valuable things. It is time to delete the junks and add valuable information that will benefit not just you but a whole lot of others.

Here Are Tips To Help Mothers To Celebrate Valentine's Day With Their Kids.

1. Lunch Date

It's OK to be a little unconventional. Who says your kids can't join you on V-Day?

Choose a family-friendly cafe, or pack some lunch and head to your favorite picnic spot.

While your bub sleeps in the pram or your older kids tear around with a soccer ball (or busy themselves with your iPhone) steal some steamy glances with your lover

"Once the kids are in bed, lay a picnic blanket on the lounge room floor and spread out some wine"

Potty Training Tips For Our Toddler Boys

Have a Dude Show Him the Way

Face it. Sometimes it's just easier for Dad to show his son exactly what to do. Oftentimes Mom is on potty duty, or in the case of single moms, there is not a male role model in the home 24/7. "On average, boys take longer to potty train, largely because Mom is usually in charge of the process," says Singer, mother of two boys. "And try as we might, we can't model peeing while standing all that well."

Prioritize right
If you’re really short on space, consider the must-have items that you need for your new baby. Many parents oftentimes find that they don’t use a crib for their new baby, so a bassinet might just make do for a while.

After A Surprise Pregnancy,Florida Mom delivers 14-Pound Baby...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Maxxzandra Ford said she realized during delivery that she was giving birth to an unusually large baby, but had no idea her son was 14.1 pounds. It was a double surprise for the Florida mom who didn't even realize she was pregnant until her third trimester.

It's a common question: What are the odds that I'll get pregnant this month? For most couples trying to conceive, the odds that a woman will become pregnant are 15% to 25% in any particular month .
But there are some factors that can affect your chance of getting pregnant

Effective Tips For Proper Breast Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most cherished moments of a woman's life. We, as mammals are blessed with mammary glands or breasts to feed our offspring after they come into this world. So, during pregnancy our body undergoes a lot of physical and hormonal changes.

Fill the kettle with at least 1 liter of fresh tap water (don’t use water that has been boiled before).

Boil the water. Then leave the water to cool for no more than 30 minutes, so that it remains at a temperature of at least 70C.

If our toddlers could let us know when we are giving them too much freedom and causing them to feel uncomfortably powerful, they probably wouldn't…at least, not verbally. But these uneasy feelings are usually expressed through our toddlers’ behavior as they become more resistant, whiny, distracted or clingy, or continue to test until we give them the help they need. Meaning, until we make a choice for them. Here are some instances..

How Exciting To Hear Your Baby'S First Words.

First words

Your child will probably say his first word right around his first birthday (what a nice present for Mom!). Most early words are repeated: You say "spaghetti" and she says "geddy." By 16 months, she'll be able to say a handful of words—an average of 50 for girls and 30 for boys. (Boys tend to develop speech about a month or two later.)

All growth depends upon activity. There is no meaningful development without effort. The game changers of growth and development are Mothers and Children. Reason being that they are the bedrock upon which change is built in any given society/community/economy.
Launched in Lagos in 2014, Mother & Child Expo has become the largest family event in Nigeria, where global brands and dynamic local businesses are out in force.

In pregnant period, pregnant women should avoid beverage containing stimulant.

If you use beverages containing a lot of stimulants, they will affect fetus’s development. According to many researches, these drinks also increase risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
Pregnant women should get rid of the following drinks in daily die.

Fruits To Avoid That Increases Risk of Miscarriage

Pregnant women shouldn't eat the following fruits to avoid risk for fetus:

Pineapple

According to research of scientists, in the first 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant women shouldn't eat and drink fresh pineapple or pineapple juice because this kind of fruit can cause spasm for uterus and as a result, it will lead to miscarriage, diarrhea or allergy for pregnant women. The reason is that fresh pineapple contains Bromelain that can make uterus become soft and it will create substance that can destroy fetus.

Pregnant women should pay special attention to the bath water temperature, time for bathing and shouldn't bathe after eating.
Pregnant women remind each other that they shouldn't bathe with hot water. However, is it right that pregnant women shouldn't take hot baths? Women need to know that if they have normal and healthy gestation, no vagina bleeding or amniotic fluid leak, having their time in the warm bathtub is very beneficial.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is an endocrine disorder and a common cause of infertility in women. In PCOS, hormones that affect the reproductive system are abnormal leading to irregular or absent ovulation.

Common Myths About Introducing a Bottle

Myth: One bottle is most like breastfeeding

Fact: Every mother has a unique shape, texture, and flow. Every baby has a unique suck. How can one brand be most like breastfeeding for every baby?

The following rules apply to who can throw the shower:

It is considered inappropriate for you or your spouse to throw the baby shower.

It is considered rude to ask someone to throw you a baby shower.

Pregnancy and sex go together very nicely. Many couples report that pregnant sex is the best sex they've ever had in their lives. This doesn't mean that pregnant sex isn't without issues. Though the use of the right pregnant sex position can help alleviate complications you may have in your sex life during pregnancy.

Here are some common complaints from women about sex in pregnancy:

Lovely Celebrity Mums....Smiles

Popular Nigerian singer, photographer and entrepreneur, TY Bello and her adorable set of twin boys.

Whether you’re back at work because you chose to or because you've had to, finding that work-life balance is no easy task. You could be a career mum, a part-time working mum or a mum working from home – each requires that we find the right equation. Yep, welcome to modern motherhood.

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