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PlayDoh Shape & Learn is Perfect to Activate Fine Motor Skills of My Kid
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The new Play-Doh Shape & Learn series has so many amazing variants and it was hard to decide just one to begin with. The texture and shape set caught my fancy as it had unique tools suitable for my 3 year old.
We used the ideas from the together time guide to use the different play mats to create unique learning experiences which made my work simple!
My daughter loves tracing and the stylus and roller tools are perfect to activate fine motor skills while the tiny scissors is great for improving her hand eye coordination. We discussed about textures like smooth, rough, and bumpy and shapes we could make.
Am highly impressed by the quality of the tools. Also love that the play doh doesn’t stain or sticks on clothes!
As a working mom I found this box perfect for hours of open ended play and learning opportunities.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this post are the personal views of the Blogger. The Blogger is a Mom of a 3 Yr old & is an active user of FirstCry Parenting. Read more
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Father of My Baby, Now I Need You More Than Ever..
Dear father of my baby, it all started with us and we will be the one who will show our child what relationships are. It will be us holding hands in front of her to make her understand the bonding that we carry. But please make me feel this that before a father you were and are a husband, a partner, a companion. Our baby will see a strong mother but you are the one who has seen when her mother was down and was broken in life. I may be her ideal figure, the superwoman of her life but it’s you who has seen this superwoman crying and asking for the superman’s soul.
She may learn how to carry herself but it’s you who has seen the untold story behind those mascaraed eyes...I always want you to be by my side so that she can f-my-baby-now-i-need-you-more-then-ever/understand that she is the daughter of a loved pair. I wanted your support in every aspect of life but now I want it more. My journey from before a mom to after a mom has crossed several ups and downs but it was you who pulled and pushed me as and when needed. I want to say now as a new mom I want you
more. I want more attention towards me ..more kisses more hugs and more I-love-u moments .
Your strong lady may sometimes lose herself because she is not the same as she was, she may wobble and look for you to hold. She may be nasty but want you to make her mind correct.
I want you more, more focus, more care, more love, more praises.
I know I am not the old me, I am not that pretty, arresting, wonderful, unassailable but now I am a mother and a more beautiful soul. When I cry don’t ask me the reason just pamper me.. if you see me quiet please talk to me. If you find me awake please ask me the reason. Sometimes I may be fragile but I will be up if you will be there. Motherhood being the most amazing feel I am loving
it but sometimes it gives me a feeling of being locked up ..that’s natural, please bear with me .
Physically, mentally, spiritually, socially, financially, I need you more than before.. be with your lady and help her be what she was.
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Tackling Persistent Sleeping Problems in Babies
Persistent sleep problems can take a toll on the baby's health. It is therefore important for parents to spot the symptoms of any sleep related issue at the earliest and take necessary actions accordingly.
The most challenging aspect that new parents face is to make their baby sleep through the night. Newborn babies have a tendency of waking up at night on a regular basis. This is very common and healthy too as most babies will need their parents at night to feed them and assist them in settling down, for the first six months. However, it is vital for the parents to develop a sleep pattern for the baby as he grows older. For babies who are not able to sleep properly at night, there can be some severe effects on their health.
Methods to Reduce Baby's Sleep Problems
1. Controlled Comforting
Controlled comforting means putting your baby to bed when he is sleepy, but waking him up on time and also leaving him alone for short spans of time, even if he cries. This technique includes spending short spans of time to settle your baby. Put him in his cot and then let him self-settle. To start with, you can leave your baby for two minutes and wait for him to settle down. Even if he hasn’t scettled, go back again and comfort him, but do not take him out of the cot. Once he settles, leave the room for 5 more minutes. Repeat the pattern and increase the time when you both get used to it. It could take about a fortnight for this technique to work. If you have tried it for over two week, and there are no significant results, it is unlikely to work and you should look for other alternatives.
2. Camping Out
Camping out has been proved to be effective with infants. It involves sitting next to your baby as you see him settle-up. But do not remove your baby from the cot. You can start with stroking or patting your child till he falls asleep. After several nights, you can simply sit beside without physical touch. Once your child is used to this, you can move your seat a foot away and gradually move to the doorway and out of the room.
3. Systematic Ignoring
This is similar to controlled comforting but needs a tougher approach. This involves putting your child to bed so that he settles down on his own. If your child cries, you can go inside to change his nappy or to check if he is sick, but you mustn't soothe or interact with him. Once done, leave the room but do not return till your baby stops crying. This method may sound harsh, but this is for the babies who cry because they want the parent’s attention all the time, which can be tiresome and inconvenient for the parents.
4. Waking up on Time
This is important for children, who have persistent night terrors and also those who wake up in the middle of the night. Wake your child up an hour before he is likely to wake up, re-settle and put him to bed again.
Some Common Ways to Deal with Baby’s Sleep Problems
Although babies face a lot of issues in dealing with sleep problems, parents can try the following techniques to tackle with them:
The baby should be exposed to day time activities and the day light. He should be a part in the day’s hustle-bustle
As the bed time of the baby approaches, switch from energizing activities to little sleepy and passive activities. Start reading bed time stories and lullabies to the baby and keep the lights dim.
Give the baby a bath before it is time for him to sleep. This will help calm him down to some extent.
The baby should be fed well before sleep. This way, they sleep for long stretches with their tummies full.
We can't approach baby problems, in the same way, as we tackle sleep issues with older children and adults. The above said methods are safe and will give good results. So try them out and let your little enjoy a sound sleep and good health. Read more
Akifa Tahreem has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 7 months
8 hours ago
Q. hello doctor, I'm 3 weeks pregnant. can we sleep on our belly or which side We can sleep on during pregnancy...
Akifa Tahreem
Mom of a 7 m old boy
6 hours ago
A. no you can't sleep in your tummy
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
5 hours ago
Q. @ask_the_expert
#ask the expert
I am having pcod problem.
when should I check pregnancy test at home?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
3 hours ago
A. If you have missed your periods you can wait for one week more and then do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication
Dr Priyanka Kalra has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
5 hours ago
Q. I am having pcod problem.
At which day should I take pregnancy test
Dr Priyanka Kalra
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
3 hours ago
A. after 2 weeks. do ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok.
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
5 hours ago
Q. I am having pcod problem.
when should I take pregnancy test?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
3 hours ago
A. after missed your periods you can wait for one week more ,then you can do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
5 hours ago
Q. I am having pcod problem.
but having regular cycles below 35 days. some time it will extended upto 40 days.
so when should I take pregnancy test at home?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
3 hours ago
A. If you have missed your periods you can wait for one week more or else you can do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication.
The best treatment to have Regular periods is by having a healthy lifestyle with regular daily walking or jogging along with mild exercise and meditation whenever possible. as medications will only act till you are taking them
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
1 hour ago
Q. Done my first routine blood test ..it shows thyroid border line.its my 6 week running as per USG.
but prior to that my thyroid level was always normal I did check up every year and got it normal .this time it shows borderline high in 6 week pregnancy.
is it something to worry.plz guide
Read moreDr Ghouse
Paediatrician
1 hour ago
A. it is better to follow your doctors advice for treating the thyroid deficiency. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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