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Baby Crying While Bathing - Know Why Your Child Hates Bath
Bathing is an ideal way to start or end your baby’s day. In addition to the hygiene requirement, a good relaxing bath will soothe your baby and put them to a comfortable sleep.
However, babies don’t enjoy bathing all the time, and there might be several reasons why your baby resists and cries while bathing.
Why Do Babies Cry during Bath and What Can You Do About It?
If you are wondering why a newborn hates the bath, the following are the reasons why your baby might not be comfortable getting into the water and the solution to change this situation:
1. The flow of Water into the Eyes
Toddlers are not savvy with the concept of shutting their eyelids as a reflex to avoid foreign bodies from getting into the eyes. The continuous flow of water can be an irritant and make the baby cry.
What Can You Do?
Use a head visor to protect the eyes and avoid pouring too much water on the face.
2. Rashes or Sores that Burn
If your baby is suffering from rashes or sores, contact with water and soap can alleviate the burning sensation and can sting, resulting in discomfort to the child.
What You Can Do?
Avoid applying soap and excessive water on affected areas and wait until the rashes subside to begin full bathing regime.
3. Uncomfortable Water Temperature
Perhaps this is the most common reason why do toddlers hate bath. Newborns are highly sensitive to change in temperature and water that is too cold or too hot can make them instantly uncomfortable. Body temperature, which is around 37 degree Celsius is the best temperature to bathe your baby.
What Can You Do?
Check the temperature of the water by using your elbow or use a thermometer to have an accurate reading. Dip your baby slowly into the water to allow them to get used to it.
4. Hunger
Hunger could be another reason for your baby to cry while bathing. If the baby is not properly fed, it is likely to irritate, especially while bathing.
What Can You Do?
It is essential to feed the baby and wait for 30 minutes to 45 minutes before taking them to a bath to allow the food to get digested.
5. Fear of Soap
Selecting the right soap for your toddler is crucial. Soaps might cause skin irritation, or the child might have a fear of soap entering the eyes and creating a burning sensation.
What Can You Do?
Consulting a doctor is the best way to assess your little one's skin type and the soap that will be most suited for the same. Use soaps and shampoo’s specially made for toddlers and avoid using those made for adults.
6. Baby is Already Tired
While bathing is supposed to relax the child, it might be counter-productive if the kid is already too tired and ready to sleep, especially if the bath routine is just before bedtime.
What Can You Do?
Try to advance the bathing routine to a little before the usual bed-time. This will not disturb your baby’s sleeping routine.
7. Unaccustomed to Water
Everything is a first time experience for a newborn and bathing is no different. The feel of water touching the skin might make the baby uncomfortable.
What Can You Do?
Get the baby used to water by starting with sponge baths and slowly progressing to regular bathing schedule.
8. Uncomfortable Bathing Area
Things which might seem immaterial to us can be a cause of concern for the babies. The temperature of your hand when you hold the baby, the room temperature in the bathroom, the presence of dust, allergens in the bathing area can all lead to the baby getting irritated and in turn starting to hate bath time.
What Can You Do?
Ensure that the bathing area is warm and free of dust. Make sure to warm your hands before holding the baby.
Nothing trumps the comfort and safety of your child. It is therefore critical to be cautious and sensitive towards the baby while bathing. Like all other things, your child will get used to this slowly and hence sufficient time should be given to the baby before getting too anxious about their reaction to water.
However, if the baby continues to remain defiant during bath time, it is best to consult a doctor on possible reasons for the reaction and the most viable solution for the same.
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24 Months (2 Years Old) Baby Growth and Development
So, you finally have two candles on your baby’s birthday cake! You may also be wondering about the infamous phase of- terrible two’s. There is no doubt that you are likely to face some challenging moments now as your baby of 2 years old turns even more independent and assertive. With his range of skills increasing and his imagination taking flight, he is becoming his own unique and distinct little individual.
Your baby of 24 months old may not always behave the way you expect him to. There may be outbursts of frustration when he can’t have his way. But as parents, it may do you good if you maintain a relaxed attitude.
There may be no dull moment with your 2-year-old baby around; his continuous chatter as he tries to thread three or four words together to compose a sentence will keep you amused. You can even have meaningful conversations with your baby now.
2 Years Baby Development
A baby can chart significant developmental milestones as he turns two yeard old. However, these 2-year-old milestones are general guidelines and in no way establish a set pattern of growth. Every child may take his own time to progress. So, parents should not unnecessarily fuss over their child if he doesn’t seem to be covering the supposed milestones.
Physical Development
During this age, your baby may further learn to coordinate and apply his fine motor skills to do several things. Most parents may worry if their baby has the ideal weight or not. An average 2 years baby weight can be anything around 23 to 28pounds. Some of the physical developments that a baby of 2 years old is likely to display are:
He may be walking up and down the stairs with ease.
He may be able to walk backwards without difficulty.
He may be getting better at balancing himself like standing on one foot which aids him to climb.
He may be drawing circles and other shapes.
He may be able to hold crayons between his thumb and fingers.
He is successfully able to stack blocks to build a tower.
He may wear few items of clothing with little help.
Social and Emotional Development
Your baby may now be ready to share things with a friend or a sibling though not always. He may still prefer playing all by himself though he won't mind a friend playing by his side. The following social and emotional development may get manifested in a 2 years old baby:
A toddler at this age may waver between acting like a big kid and wanting to be treated like a baby. Such emotional dichotomy is typical of this age and may arise if there has been a change in his routine or he wants some of your attention and love.
Your baby may start becoming aware of the gender differences. For example, a boy may imitate his father like his walk or sense of dressing. Girls are likely to copy their moms like trying to put on lipstick.
It is also possible that kids may not imitate the same gender role model. It is totally normal to do so. Kids, being naturally curious, like to experiment with a lot of things.
Your baby may not feel so anxious about being away from you.
Your baby may have some episodes of defiance and emotional outburst.
Cognitive and Language Development
By now your baby may be able to point out the familiar things if he happens to see them in a book like balloons, a dog. But he may not be able to relate to abstract concepts yet. Some of the features of cognitive and language development can be:
Your baby may like to sort out his things and organize them into categories.
He may begin using a few phrases to twine a sentence.
As he starts to build awareness of his separate identity he may talk about his likes and dislikes.
He may be able to comprehend simple instructions and follow them.
You may hear a lot of “why” from your baby. At times he may say it because he wants a genuine explanation. Other times he may use it simply because he doesn’t know how else to express his curiosity.
Your baby may begin to know concepts like sooner or later, better or worse and so on.
Behaviour
Your baby at this age is likely to be very persistent. He may want things in a particular manner and can get frustrated if things don’t happen accordingly. You may have to face some whingeing or whining from time to time. He may also not take kindly to being refused things or on being told no.
Sometimes kids tend to whine because they are tired or hungry. Tackling these two issues may solve the problem of whining. Sometimes kids may feel stressed or want some of your attention. Usually hugging or comforting them may stop the whining. You can also try distracting your baby with some interesting toy or engage his attention in some exciting activity which may divert his mind.
A toddler at two usually tries to test the authority of his parents and the extent of his power in controlling things. So, giving in to his whingeing may not be a good idea. Try to be gentle yet firm when handling such tricky situations. In case the whining persists ignoring it altogether may work.
Food and Nutrition
For a 2 years baby, food can become fun. Your baby by this time may be joining in during family meals. The prospect of eating by using cutlery on his own may be exciting for your baby. You can expect a lot of mess but let him be.
Your baby’s molar teeth may be starting to arise which means his chewing skills are likely to be better. Your baby may develop erratic eating patterns meaning eating a lot during one meal and then hardly eat anything during the next. Resist the urge to force-feed your baby on occasions when he shows no inclination to eat. Offering a healthy snack like a portion of some fruit or piece of cheese to your baby in between meal times may prove helpful. You can also try raw vegetables like carrots, cucumber sticks or slices of tomato.
If your baby seems to be a fussy eater try being inventive with his baby food. For example, allow him to dip raw vegetables like carrot sticks in nutritious dips, use tasty spreads to make rolls, offer him a healthy smoothie made of milk, fruits, and yoghurt, use cookie cutters to shape sandwiches into animals, flowers.
Sleeping
By this age, your baby may be ready to make the shift from a cot to a bed of his own. The transition, however, may be slow and in phases. Your baby may take time to cope with the change. You can start by letting him nap during the day in his bed to get used to the idea. Involve him in setting up his bed like spread his favourite bed sheet; put some of his favourite stuff toys on the bed.
If you are concerned about your baby’s safety while he is sleeping in his bed, you can install a stair gate at his bedroom’s door. You can also put a bed guard or safety rails to prevent your baby from falling out of his bed.
Play and Activities
Activities that involve a lot of imaginative play, language and interaction may prove beneficial for your baby’s overall development. Activities like toy hide and seek, dressing up toys, catching the ball, Simon says can not only be entertaining but also a means to learn different skills.
To channelize your baby’s energy employ him in outdoor play, take him often to the park and on walks to the neighbourhood. He may come across several interesting things on the way which can broaden his awareness levels.
If you like to encourage your baby to share more readily you can introduce him to the concept of taking turns. For example, you can suggest colouring a picture together and then take turns to colour it. Your baby may also enjoy dancing, singing along with actions and jumping.
Tips for Parents
Here are a few tips about your baby’s care and development:
Your baby may be ready to try potty training. Allow him to set the pace and gradually initiate the concept.
It is important that you constantly communicate with your toddler. It will help him to increase his vocabulary and develop a better command over the language.
Maintain a nutritious diet for your baby. Keep introducing a newer variety of foods. For example, if your baby is used to plain idlis try idlis with vegetables or rava idlis for a change.
In case your baby is not fond of drinking milk offer alternative forms like fish, yoghurt, cheese.
It is normal to feel flustered once in a while but try and be patient with your baby. Keeping your calm may help you sort out tough situations rather quickly.
Consult a Doctor if
You can schedule visits to a doctor at regular intervals to weigh and measure your baby’s height. You can discuss any concerns you may have regarding your baby’s growth or diet. It is always better to clarify any lingering doubt than to regret not asking later on.
The terrific twos can be an exciting phase. Your 2-year-old baby is a continuous work in progress as he actively explores the world around him. As parents, you may like to provide him with the right support and encouragement, access to different activities along with lots of love and affection.
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Mother child bond is one which surpasses all others. It is a heavenly bond
After delivery, a woman goes through roller coaster emotions and feelings. I also went through a series of ups and downs of my relationships. I used to cry a lot and My mother used to say me, that ur child will understand everything what you feel and what you think. But I hardly accepted it thinking that my child is so so small to understand anything.
But mother is always right. Once, I was very much sick and couldn't sit due to my back and head ache. And my child used to sleep whole day and wake at night. She was only few days old. That day I whispered in her ears before going to sleep that "plz my baby don't wake at night, your mummma is very sick and could not sit for long. Please my love".
Surprisingly, she slept that whole night and only for once she woke up and that to only for feed. The next morning I woke with a smile on my face. I couldn't even think of happening such a thing which I did just casually. I never thought that this would happen.
Similarly, just after one month of my c-section, my mother in law started ordering me household chores. I was unwell but still she didn't care. One day it happened that there was a lot of work in kitchen for preparing many dishes. So, I have to make all of them. I could not stand for long and my back was paining heavily. As soon as I go to kitchen, after few mins my child started crying and no one could not make her sleep. It happened three to four time. I realised that my child has also realized that her mom is unwell and could not stand for long so she helped me from those work.
This made me believe that the bond of mother and child is out of this world and no single word can describe it. The bond is made in heaven with unconditional love, trust and care.
And from that day onwards my child made me believe that she understands most of the thing that I go through, that I feel. Whenever I was in pain or in trouble she helped me even in her smallest of age. I also believed that why this relation is considered to be supreme of all and priceless. She is everything to me and I everything to her. We both need no one else in our lives. We are happy with each other. I wish every child and mother holds the same bond that I and my child holds. Read more
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10 Christmas Tree Decorations Your Kids Will Love Making
The holiday season is here, and Christmas is almost upon us. Why not give your Christmas tree some extra love this season? Instead of buying ornaments for the tree, make them at home!
Now that the winter air is heavy with Christmas spirit, it’s time to look for a tree and decorate it before you pile gifts beneath. If you’ve been using the usual Christmas ornaments to decorate your tree year after year, why not try something different this year? You can design your own ornaments at home and ask the kids to chip in.
Check out these easy-to-make Christmas tree ornaments to add a personal touch to your home's decor. Handmade spells love - exactly what you want to share this month! Let this year's Christmas be the year of children's Christmas tree decorations. Here are some of the best homemade Christmas ornaments ideas.
Get your children to create easy-to-make Christmas tree ornaments to add a personal touch to your home's decor.
10 Homemade Christmas Tree Ornaments for Kids
1. Cute Little Snowmen
Design tiny snowmen for the Christmas tree to add a fun element to your tree. Cut out felt bodies for your snowmen, keeping his eyes, hat, and buttons black. Use cotton balls to stuff him up and give him a straight-from-the-Pole look. You can also add a button-down front for a cheeky snowman!
2. Holly Bunches
This is one of the easiest Christmas tree decorating ideas for kids - but a classic one nevertheless. All you need are the holly bunches you used last year for Christmas. This season, use them to make little hanging gift boxes! You can also add holiday-themed stickers from a store and glitter baubles. Voila! You’ll have handfuls of amazing new ornaments for your Christmas tree in a short time.
3. 3D Stars with Cookie Cutters
This is another simple Christmas tree ornament. Using star-shaped cookie cutters, ask your older children to trace stars on cardboard. Have them cut them out carefully and stick coloured and patterned paper over them. Fold in half and stick two or three stars together. What you should be left with are 3D stars that look wonderful when caught in the breeze.
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4. Gift Wrap with Rudolph
Forget wrapping small boxes with paper to hang on the tree. This year, let your kids create Rudolph the Reindeer labels! Hand them colourful ribbons to tie around the gifts and use them to adorn the Christmas tree. You can also use this idea to dispatch or hand-deliver beautiful Christmas gifts that are almost too stunning to unpack!
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5. Stocking Fun
When you're working on handmade Christmas tree ornaments that are cute and fun to create, stockings made of felt paper and ribbons are a must. Cut out two pieces of felt and stitch them together using ribbons. Give your kids free reign over colour combinations and decorating the stockings. Though it’s not a suitable craft for toddlers, older children who know the basics of stitching can easily do them.
6. Initials on Snowflakes
Design pretty snowflakes using coloured paper and cardboard. Decorate them with ribbons and glitter. Adorn the centre of the snowflakes with initials of your family members. Your kids might need some assistance in making the snowflakes though you can leave the writing of initials to them. Check this out for origami and paper-folding Christmas crafts that anyone can excel at!
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7. Paper House Christmas Ornament
Another fun Christmas ornament you can make with your kids is paper houses. Take a white paper and cut the four walls with windows, and make the roof with a chimney. Stick the four walls and the roof together to make a small house and hang it on your Christmas tree using a thread. Don't forget to leave the bottom of the house open to place a light inside when you decorate your Christmas tree.
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8. DIY Yarn Ornaments
Using cookie cutters trace the shape on a styrofoam sheet. Stick needles on all the edges and around the shape of the ornament. Take a long piece of yarn and dip it in glue. Stick the soaked thread on the outline of the shape traced on the styrofoam. Then wrap the yarn as you like, taking it around the needles. Stick the end of the yarn carefully and repeat this process for different shapes. Let these dry overnight. Once the ornaments are dry and stiff, remove the needles and gently detach the ornament from the styrofoam using a knife. Make sure you are prepared for things to get messy as sticky hands are definitely a part of this DIY Christmas tree craft.
9. Felt Christmas Tree
This simple Christmas ornament is super easy to make, and your kids will love decorating these small Christmas trees before they get to decorate the real one. All you have to do is draw the outline of small Christmas trees on a felt fabric and cut out them out. Stick two felt Christmas trees together, stuff them with cotton, and attach the thread on top. Once they are ready, let your kids decorate these miniature trees with colourful buttons and stickers.
10. Popsicle Sticks Ornaments
Popsicle sticks are the ultimate crafting item that can be easily found. Gather your kids and make them stick popsicle sticks in different shapes to make reindeers, candy cane, and Christmas trees. Don't forget to attach a piece of thread to each one so that you can easily decorate your Christmas tree with your kids' artistic expression.
These Christmas ornaments for kids will be a hit this Christmas season. Candy cane made of paper and cloth, reindeer faces made with bottle caps and wrapping paper–go ahead and experiment with different ideas to make great ornaments for your Christmas tree. Don't forget to ask your children for ideas. Their little minds may be bubbling with creative designs!
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