What are the psychological changes parents go through when a newborn arrives into the family? We do know that parents’ schedule change drastically when a newborn arrives, and the priority shifts from self to the baby. However, let us dig deeper into the complexity of the brain and some of the psychological changes parents face …
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One of the biggest myths parents often hear is the following: “do not pick up your newborn and hug them as soon as they start crying. You are spoiling them!”. This week, I am focusing on this topic not only because I was also given this advice, but the fact that if you ignore a …
After preparing for the arrival of a new baby with the necessities that we have discussed in the previous weeks, what are some of the advices that may be given for first time parents? Being a first-time parent can be both exciting and challenging, and it is normal for parent(s) to wonder if they are …
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In the past weeks, we have outlined various types of car seats and strollers, but this week we will now focus on the topic of cribs. Cribs play an essential part of a baby’s upbringing and without it, dangerous scenarios can arise. Let us differentiate the types of cribs below so as a consumer, you …
There are many types of strollers available for all occasions today so which one is appropriate for me? The list below highlights the various types of strollers on the market today. The travel system: This is one of the most versatile combinations out there today! It comprises of an infant car seat and a stroller …
Thanks to the competitive market, we now have a variety of infant car seats that we can choose from ranging from different brands, styles, colors, size, cloth materials and of course, prices. Yet how do we know which one to choose? Let us read on and find out! There are three main types of infant …
Congratulations! Now that it is confirmed a baby will be on its way, preparations should start as soon as possible. Where do I start and what do I need to buy? Let’s find out together so that we can prepare well. In the weeks to come, we will discuss each product in greater detail so …
According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine people in the United States are killed every day in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver (https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/distracted_driving/index.html). Distracted driving can be very dangerous as the driver is conducting another task at hand while in the process of driving. There are three main …
Thursday June 16th, 2022 According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all types of child safety seats misuse was at an average of 46%! (crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/812157) We intend to provide the best possible care for our little loved ones by purchasing the correct car seats for their age group. However, if …
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Thursday June 9th, 2022 According to healthychildren.org, typically this happens when children have reached the top weight top height allowed for the seat with a harness. The main purpose of the booster seat is to provide additional height for your children so that when they use the seatbelt that comes with the vehicle, the seatbelt …