The Perfect Diaper Bag Backpack Picture this: you’re out there having fun with your little girl, but now she needs a diaper change. The problem is, you’re a fair distance away from your car and don’t have any diapers on hand. Now imagine if you take a diaper bag with you instead. Don’t you think it makes things a lot easier and more convenient? A diaper bag allows you to easily take out a diaper anytime your baby needs a change and it lets you store your essentials in a single place. That said, here are the reasons why you’d…

Which teeth emerge at 8 months? Babies’ teeth usually start coming at 6 months, but it can happen as early as 3 months and can delay up to 12 months. A baby’s teething timetable may differ, so we’re going to talk about 8 month old baby teething symptoms and how to soothe them. The baby’s central incisor usually emerges at 8-12 months. An individual tooth usually causes some discomfort, but only for a few days. However, for some babies, it may take longer. The entire teething process, making up the 20 primary teeth, is usually complete at age 2-3 years old.…

Alternatives to Disposable Diapers Not all parents prefer using disposable diapers. For some, it can be very expensive. Others may not like using artificial products on their baby. If you are one such parent who chooses to use a cloth diaper instead of a disposable one, then a baby diaper cover is highly essential. A diaper cover is used to protect a cloth diaper or diaper pad and prevent it from leaking onto the clothes. Some parents even use it over a disposable diaper to provide additional protection. These covers are made of water-resistant material and are 100% safe. How…

What Are the Best Materials for Baby Teethers? In their oral stage, babies often want to put something in their mouth, and a teether provides the safest delight. A teether provides relief to babies as they start teething. It provides pressure and relief to growing teeth and sore gums, alleviating the unpleasant sensation of the itch, pain, and discomfort of teething. There are different types of teethers in the market, including natural rubber, silicone, BPA-free plastic, and wooden teethers. Among all these types though, a wooden baby teether is the most recommended. Why A Wooden Baby Teether Is Recommended Different types of…

Do Weighted Swaddles Promote Babies' Sleep? Getting a baby to sleep is relatively one of the toughest challenges among parents. A study from Owlet Baby Care revealed that almost all parents with 6-month old babies or younger get only 1-3 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night. While it’s common and developmentally normal for infants and babies to not sleep through the night – since they need to eat frequently every 2-4 hours – there are different ways to help your baby sleep more soundly. What Is a Weighted Baby Swaddle? Also referred to as baby sleeping bags or baby sleep sacks, a…

The Best Nutrients to Include in Your Diet While Breastfeeding You’re no longer pregnant, but when breastfeeding, you’re still practically eating for two. While breastfeeding, it can be challenging to come up with what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even for snacks. After all, as a mother, you want to make sure your baby only consumes nutritious food. The best way to make your breastfeeding diet easier is to create a breastfeeding meal plan. You can either have your nutritionist create a breastfeeding meal plan for you or you can come up with your own by doing a…

New Way of Baby Led Weaning Many parents worry about preparing food for baby led weaning, but there’s a new way to make baby food. With the use of instant pot, you can make meals for your infant in the easiest and most convenient way. Read on to know more about instant pot baby led weaning. Advantages of Instant Pot Baby Led Weaning Instant pot baby led weaning is becoming more and more popular for parents since they offer lots of advantages. Here are some of the reasons you need to start using instant pot for baby led weaning: It helps…

When to Start Baby Led Weaning Baby led weaning, also known as BLW for short, is a feeding approach for babies that allows them to feed themselves as they begin to experience food on their own. In this method, the food for the baby is prepared in soft, finger-sized pieces so that they are easy to hold and safe to eat with low risk of choking. Many parents worry about baby led weaning, but there’s just a few things to remember to make sure your baby enjoys his baby led weaning experience. In this article, you’ll learn more about cutting…

Four Months Old: Baby Weaning Advice According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the most recommended time to start giving solid food to your baby is at 6 months old. However, a recent study published in 2018 in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that weaning your baby at an earlier time provides more benefits. The 2018 study by JAMA Pediatrics looked at the allergic reactions babies could have after eating certain foods, and it explored whether giving babies solid food before 6 months could have an impact on their sleep. The study revealed that the babies who were introduced to solid food…

What is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a condition that involves spine instability where the vertebrae move more than they normally do. In this condition, a vertebra moves out of place and slips onto the vertebra below. This puts pressure on a nerve which can then cause lower back or leg pain. This condition occurs in 4-6% of the adult population. It’s a painful condition, but it is treatable in most cases. Spondylolisthesis can be treated by surgical and therapeutic methods. The most popular treatment for spondylolisthesis are epidural steroid injections. Spondylolisthesis and Labor Epidural Spondylolisthesis and labor epidural are associated since they are…