We’re Iris’s mom and dad, sharing our parenting journey and tips, along with fun, printable activities for kids to support and inspire your family.
Before they give birth, new mommies usually ask themselves various questions regarding the best ways to manage all the aspects of their newborn baby’s life. Every mother needs to be sure she offers her baby the best treatment, starting with how she interacts with her infant to how she takes care of him.
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For some expecting parents, having a pet (especially a dog) is actually a thing that really worries them. They usually ask themselves questions like: “Should we get rid of the dog?” or “OMG! What if our dog licks or, even worse, bites the baby?”. Well, all these questions are indeed justified but, before you take any action, you should first inform yourself about what could you do best in this situation.
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A C-section is considered major surgery. You will probably have to stay in the hospital for four or five days after your baby’s delivery. You will need up to six weeks to fully recover. Of course, nurses and doctors will look after you in the hospital. However, you will have to learn to properly look after yourself after you get home.
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Besides fragrant flowers and beautiful warm weather, the beginning of the spring season usually comes with viruses. They may infect our babies with colds, flu, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and other similar respiratory infections. Like many other babies, our 9mo daughter caught a respiratory virus that gave her mild but long-drawn bronchiolitis.
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One of the most important duties you have as a parent is to keep your child safe. This also applies when riding a vehicle. You should be prepared to offer your baby a safe ride as soon as you leave the maternity. Babies are at greater risk when we talk about car crashes because their body is fragile, their spine is developing.
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Baby oral care is extremely important. Even before your baby’s first teeth erupt, pediatric dentists and pediatricians highly recommend regularly cleaning your newborn’s gums. Try using a soft washcloth right after breastfeeding or bottle feeding. You gently massage the gums with a piece of cloth wrapped around your finger to help prevent plaque and bacteria.
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Time spent eating together at the table in the family has both physical and emotional benefits. Family meals are linked to children’s lower risk of obesity, strong family relationships, and fewer behavioral problems.
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Fruits and vegetables play an important role in a balanced diet. They offer a wide range of nutrients necessary for maintaining a healthy body. Regardless of how you eat them, raw or cooked, their preparation and storage must comply with rules if we use them to prepare meals for our babies. Eating contaminated fruits or vegetables can lead to foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning”.
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Babies don’t need shoes before they start walking. However, once your little one begins walking by himself and gets mobile, you should consider buying him a good pair of shoes to protect and support his feet while he’s out.Parents must
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Whether you practice RIE, attachment parenting, babywise or no specific parenting method, a safe play area is a necessity while raising your child. In RIE terms, a ‘Yes Space’ is a 100% safe play space where your baby or toddler can play and explore independently.
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