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6 Things You Should Avoid Doing After Your Baby Has Woken Up At Night
Mommies, no one knows the importance of a good night's sleep better than you! And the fact that your baby's sleep cycle and yours are completely interdependent couldn't be truer. When your baby wakes up at night, you do your best to comfort them and put them back to sleep. However, some of us moms may be unknowingly taking certain measures which instead of helping are actually making your baby's sleep habits worse!
How a Baby's Sleep Cycle is Different from Yours?
Sleep as a bodily function is essential for all age groups, be it babies, children or adults. The pattern varies but the necessity remains. Science suggests that a baby's sleep pattern varies greatly from that of adults. A newborn typically requires around 16 hours of sleep in a day whereas an adult can function with just 7 hours! However, babies do not sleep at a stretch; their sleep and feed cycles are intertwined. Also, babies gradually cut down on the frequency of their 'sleep time' as they grow up.
What Causes Sleep Disruptions in Babies?
There are babies blessed with superpowers to sleep uninterrupted throughout their sleep time in a day. And then there are some who do not have very friendly relations with their sleep, or yours too for that matter! When your baby sleeps well, you do too. Research suggests that there may be many factors that contribute to sudden sleep disruptions in babies. These reasons can be physical, such as a wet diaper, a cold room, a change in the immediate environment, or an onset of illness. They could even be due to developmental and behavioural changes in your baby such as a new developmental milestone reached, teething, or a change in routine during the day.
Whatever the reason might be, a sudden cry from your baby's crib sends you rushing to check on them at night! We try several methods to put our babies back to sleep and have only their best interests in mind. But according to paediatricians and sleep specialists, some of these tactics could prove to be detrimental in the long run for your baby's development. If you practice these methods too, you should know a few facts first.
Methods of Putting Babies Back to Sleep – Are They Really Effective?
(The important thing to remember is that the following techniques may work well in isolation, or occasionally. But when they become a habit is when you'll have a massive problem to tackle!)
1. Rocking your Baby Back to Sleep Every Day
A very conventional practice is to rock your baby to help them put to sleep. Rocking or any type of rhythmic movement acts as a natural sleep aid as it resonates with being in the mother's womb. So, rocking babies may seem like the most effective way of putting them to sleep. However, in the long run, this practice isn't really advisable as a daily trick!
The rocking movements can cause something known as 'sleep association' amongst babies, which basically implies that your baby will get dependent on this particular habit in order to go back to sleep. He/she will be hooked to it and may be unable to sleep without it. He may even keep waking up when his body senses that the rocking has stopped. And that certainly isn't something you would want for the future! It may also make things very difficult for your baby if you are not around for some reason and another family member has to look after the child - your baby will demand only your rocking touch!
What to do: The best thing is to rock only occasionally, and for shorter durations. Try and use other tactics such as lullabies or dim lighting to induce sleep.
2. Increasing their Night Feeds
The baby suddenly got up at night, he/she must be hungry - this is a common belief many mums fall prey to. Under some circumstances, this could definitely be true. It is especially so for newborns who need frequent feeding, often through the night. But for older babies who have received sufficient feeding and you are sure should be satisfied, it may not be a good idea. Doctors suggest that if you're feeding babies whenever they wake up at night, it tends to become habitual for them - even when they do not need to be fed. Plus, when a baby is fed at night, they sometimes do not feel that hungry in the morning and that leads to a vicious cycle.
What to do: Regulate your baby's feeding cycle closely and do not use it as a means to be put to sleep.
3. Putting Them to Sleep
There is a fine line between 'putting babies to sleep' and 'parenting babies to sleep'. The sleep behaviour of babies and adults is very different. When you feel your baby is drowsy and almost sleepy, do not simply put them back in their crib. This induces a sharp change in their environment and causes them to wake up again and again. Further, some babies keep waking up simply because they hate the crib and want you to be near them to play!
What to do: Keep the transition to the crib gradual; it's great if your baby is asleep in your arms already! You can also try making the crib more attractive by adding a play gym or a dash of colours.
4. Taking Them for a Stroll
Sometimes, when your baby wakes up at night, lifting them from their crib and putting them in their stroller can be life changing. The movement induces sleep and your little one might be able to catch up on that interrupted slumber. You could also run a couple of errands at the same time. However, this again is a motion-induced way of putting babies to sleep. It isn't consistent and will repeatedly cause break in their sleep cycle. As soon as the movement stops, the chances of them waking up might arise!
What to do: Try and avoid relying on motion-based techniques every day. You can give your baby some outdoor time in your arms in the evening instead.
5. Making Babies Stay up Late the Following Day
When the baby wakes up so often at night, we often think that he probably went to sleep too early. If only he had started his nap later, he would have slept longer and without waking up. Going by this logic, a very common practice is to not let baby take naps in the morning so they become extremely tired by evening, and enjoy a good night's sleep. Beware - this practice can backfire! Doctors suggest that when babies stay up the whole day, they take longer to fall to sleep and wake up more frequently.
What to do: Don't delay your baby's nap time or prevent him from napping in the day. Instead, when bed time arrives, try and make him comfortable by bathing him and making him wear comfortable clothes. This will help induce peaceful sleep.
6. Lifting Them up Instantly
This is a beautiful motherly instinct. We always want to pick our little one up whenever they feel distressed. It undoubtedly is extremely comforting for you as well as your baby which means you should definitely do it as a practice. However, there is one catch: if you lift your baby the very instant he starts crying, they sometimes tend to adopt this as a habit. This means they want to be comforted like this whenever they cry. While you may be prepared to do this night after night, it may delay their ability to self soothe. Plus, what happens if you aren't around or are unwell and cannot lift your child in your arms?
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A. After completing the time of six months you should start with dal water and rice water followed by all kind of fruits and vegetables porridge khichadi mash banana mash potato mash sweet potato dairy products and varieties made made out of ragi Suji and oats can also be given to your child
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World Smile Day - Date, Significance, Celebrations and Quotes
World Smile Day was an initiative by Harvey Ball, a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts. Ball created the smiley face in 1963 – an image that went on to become the most recognisable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet. So, he declared 'World Smile Day' to further this emotion.
When Is World Smile Day?
Harvey Ball announced in 1999 that the first Friday in October of each year will be celebrated as World Smile Day. Since then, it has continued every year in Smiley's hometown of Worcester, MA, as well as around the world.
Why Is World Smile Day Celebrated?
Harvey Ball wanted us to devote one day to do simple acts of kindness around us. His idea was that for at least one day each year, we should all share a genuine smile crossing all the boundaries. Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation was established in 2001 to honour the name and memory of Harvey Ball, the artist who in 1963 created that international symbol of goodwill, the smiley face. The motto of the Smile Foundation is “enhancing this world, one smile at at time”. Up to this day, the foundation proceeds as the official patron of World Smile Day every year. The day is about the complete demonstration of generosity and helps an individual smile.
How Is International Smile Day Celebrated Around The World?
The World Smile day activities that take place around the world are listed below:
The Worcester Historical Society celebrates this day by throwing a ball every year since 2000. The ball houses smiley faced themed events and exhibits and hosts the Harvey Ball Smile Award.
Hot air balloon races
Balloon releases bearing WSD messages
Choral performances
College acapella concerts
Recognising student WSD ambassadors
'Where’s the smiley' contest
Sidewalk chalk art competitions
Pie eating contests
Circus performers and the elephants
Around the world, people celebrate World Smile Day in fun and creative ways that include attempts to break the record for largest human smiley faces
Delivering meals and smiley treats to needy
Smile events in hospitals
Making videos and many more fun activities that can make a person smile.
How Can You Celebrate International Smile Day?
Here are a few World Smile Day ideas listed below.
Reach out to different schools and request them to conduct drawing and art competitions among the students depicting the topic “World Smile Day”.
Giving a simple smile means a lot to our health too. The nerves in our body are relaxed. This would make us physically and mentally healthy too. These health benefits can be conveyed to others on this day.
A smile is an outcome of positive thoughts. So, this will enhance our positive thinking capabilities. So, an event can be conducted where people can share their experiences by celebrating World Smile Day.
Events such as giving free meals to needy children and buying them games are gestures to bring a smile on their faces.
We can reach out to daily wage workers and give them a break from their workplace by conducting fun games, which would put a smile on their face. They would relish these moments in their lifetime too.
World Smile Day Quotes
There are few quotations on World Smile Day numbered below:
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life. – Yoko Ono
Beauty is power; smile is its sword. – John Ray
I wake up every morning literally with a smile on my face, grateful for another day I never thought I'd see. – Dick Cheney
People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. – Lee Mildon
Show me a smile, and I’ll show you one back. – Vanilla Ice
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. – Mother Theresa
I get home and my son is smiling or he comes running to me. It has just made me grow as an individual and grow as a man. – LeBron James
I’ve got nothing to do today but smile. – Paul Simon
Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available. - Jim Beggs
Nothing beats a great smile. - Karl Urban
Your smile will give you a positive countenance that will make people feel comfortable around you. – Les Brown
If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it. – Andy Rooney
When I look out at the people and they look at me and they’re smiling, then I know that I’m loved. That is the time when I have no worries, no problems. – Etta James
Let us always meet each other with the smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. – Mother Teresa
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." – William Arthur War
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. – Phyllis Diller
A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose. – Tom Wilson
Share your smile with the world. It’s a symbol of friendship and peace. - Christie Brinkley
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts. - Paramahamsa Yogananda
Nothing you wear is more important that your smile. – Connie Stevens
Every country can celebrate a National Smile Day in their own region by including all types of folks and conducting innovative events to get a smile on all their faces. Let us all unite together with a simple smile on this Happy Smile Day and also take a step forward to bring a smile on other's faces too.
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राधिका थोड़ी सकुचाई सी सहमी हुई मन ही मन सोच रही थी कि “आखिर किशन अचानक ही कुछ बिना बताए कहाँ चला गया “?
राधिका थोड़ी बहुत पढ़ी लिखी थी, सो अपने गांव की महिलाओं को शिक्षित करने के उद्देश्य से वह उनको पढ़ाती थी। उसकी मां बेचारी - मेहनत-मजदूरी करते-करते बीमार हो गई, पैसों के अभाव में ठीक से उपचार नहीं हो सकने के कारण स्वर्ग सिधार चुकी थी। उसके पिता खेती- किसानी करते थे, उससे किसी तरह दो वक्त की रोटी का गुजारा हो जाता। गांव की महिलाएं, जो पहले घर से बाहर जाने के लिए ही कतराती थीं, परंतु आजकल वे भी पढ़ना-लिखना चाहती हैं ताकि कम से कम सही ज्ञान की परख कर सकें ।
राधिका और किशन दोनों ही एक-दूसरे को बहुत चाहते थे पर सबसे पहले उनका सपना था कि गांव में सभी बुजुर्गों के लिए एक पाठशाला शुरू करेंगे। किशन ने जैसे-तैसे गांव की पाठशाला से १२वी उत्तीर्ण की थी, वह गांव के जमींदार का बेटा था। हर पल सोचता रहता कि अच्छी पढ़ाई करके ही वह अपनी मंजिल को पा सकता है और इसके लिए उसे शहर जाना ही होगा । उसके पिता उसे शहर भेजने के लिए राजी नहीं थे, उनको लगता था क्या करेगा पढ़-लिखकर, शुरू से खानदान में जमींदारी हुई हो तो बेटे ने भी वही करना चाहिए… वही पुरानी सोच….। पर आखिरकार किशन ने हार नहीं मानी और पूर्ण कोशिश करने के बाद वह शहर में विश्वविद्यालय में अध्ययन करने लगा ।
राधिका बेचारी वह भी अपने मिशन में व्यस्त रहती, कभी किशन की याद आती तो मुंह छिपा लेती। किशन जब भी अवकाश मिलता, गांव आता, राधिका से मिलता, पर वह हमेशा कहा करता था कि यदि हमारी मंजिल सही है तो वह हमें अवश्य ही मिल के रहेगी। इधर राधिका के पिता की हालत भी कुछ नासाज रहने लगी थी। राधिका बोलती भी मुझे डर लगता है - किशन कहीं मेरे पिता को कुछ हो गया तो फिर शादी के लिए तुम्हारे घरवाले मानेंगे कि नहीं। किशन बोलता हमने कोई गलत काम थोड़े ही किया है, बस प्यार ही किया है और वह भी सच्चा प्यार राधिका। मैं नहीं चाहता सब लोग हमें लैला - मजनू या हीर - रांझा के प्यार की तरह जानें, मैं चाहता हूँ हमारे पहले प्यार की एक मिसाल कायम हो, बस उसी सपने को पूरा करने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ।
धीरे-धीरे वक्त बितता गया, किशन शहर में अपना अध्ययन पूरा करके अब अच्छी नौकरी के लिए अलग-अलग प्रतियोगिताओं में शामिल होने लगा। उसको जल्दी ही एक अच्छी कंपनी में नौकरी भी मिल गयी। वह बहुत खुश था और खुशी-खुशी घर मिलने आया तो क्या उसके पिता बहुत नाराज़ होकर कहने लगे कि तू मुंबई नहीं जाएगा, जो भी करना है वह इसी गांव में कर। किशन क्या सोच कर आया था और क्या हो गया, उसकी मां भी उसको नहीं समझ रही थी। बस इसी बात के कारण वह किसी से कुछ कह नहीं पाया और राधिका से भी मिल ना सका और शहर लौट गया । किशन ने हार नहीं मानी, सच्चा प्यार राधिका से दिल से किया था और वह किसी भी तरह पाना भी चाहता था और उसमें अपना सपना भी पूरा करने की क्षमता थी ।
बस मन में इसी आशा के साथ उसने अपने दिल को पक्का करते हुए कंपनी में अपनी सेवाएं देना शुरू कर दिया । और देखते ही देखते तरक्की पाते हुए उसे देश- विदेश भी प्रशिक्षण के लिए जाना पड़ा। उसके हौसले दिन पे दिन और बुलंद होने लगे, मार्केटिंग की कंपनी में होने के कारण निवेशकों की पूंजी निवेश के आदान-प्रदान के माध्यम से एवं किशन ने पूर्ण दिलचस्पी रखते हुए बखूबी कंपनी को उन्नति के मार्ग पर ला दिया, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप कंपनी के सभी कर्मचारियों को लाभ तो हुआ ही साथ ही साथ किशन उसी कंपनी में मैनेजर बन गया । तो फिर देखा आपने प्यार में भी सब जायज है, मगर वह सच्चा प्यार वह भी राधिका से किया। वो इसीलिए कहते हैं ना एक पुरुष की कामयाबी के साथ एक स्त्री ही उसकी हिम्मत बन कर खड़ी रहती है । इधर राधिका अकेली सोचा करती किशन तो बिना बताए गया है और जाने कहाँ…
अब तक तो वह उसे भूल भी गया होगा, भोली-भाली राधिका क्या जाने। उसके पिता उसका हौसला अफजाई करते थे कि एक दिन अवश्य ही किशन गांव आएगा।
इतने में एक दिन राधिका पाठशाला में पढ़ा रही थी तो छोटे बच्चों की आवाजें सुनाई देती है…. राधिका दीदी “किशन भैय्या आ गये…... किशन भैय्या आ गये”। राधिका को मानों पल भर के लिए केवल एक महज़ सपना सा लगा क्योकि उसे यकीन ही नहीं हो रहा था कि किशन वापस भी आ सकता है। किशन सामने से आकर राधिका से बोलता है “सरप्राइज गिफ्ट डियर” तुम्हारे लिए। वो एक-दम से बोली ये क्या होता है जी? फिर किशन ने बताया बरसों पहले हम दोनो ने गांव में बुजुर्गों की पाठशाला खोलने का जो सपना देखा था समझो कि वह पूरा हुआ। मेरी कंपनी की सहायता से गांव में एक भवन खरीद कर तुम्हारे नाम कर दिया है, बस अब तुम बिंदास पढ़ाना। राधिका की आंखों में रह-रहकर खुशी के आंसू छलक रहे थे, आखिर में ही सही पर उसने किशन की आंखों में अपने पहले प्यार की जीत जो देखी थी । इतने में राधिका के पिता और किशन के माता-पिता आ जाते हैं और सबकी रजामंदी से दोनों का धूमधाम से विवाह हो जाता है। गांव हो या शहर सभी लोगों को अपनी सोच सकारात्मक रखने की जरूरत है क्योंकि यह हमेशा ही जरूरी तो नहीं ना कि पहला प्यार बुरा ही हो, यदि सचमुच दिल से अच्छी भावना से प्रेरित होकर किया हो ना तो निभाया भी जा सकता है ।
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Q. hello, on my first visit doctor suggested me duphaston twice a day..so m taking it morning n bedtime.now on my second visit doctor added susten sr 200 one tablet daily at night ,as m already taking duphaston at night , kindly guide me when should I take the susten tablet,also m having dizziness after taking susten .
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A. Regarding the mentioned concern your local doctor will guide you in a proper way and the doubts can be cleared accorjodingly .so you can discuss and get the solution for query.
Also online consultation can be taken on the platform and it will also be helpful in getting the proper guidance as there could be a detailed discussion which would be benifecial helpful in the correct manner .
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Q. can I take gevocet m during breastfeeding
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A. Please check with your doctor they will be able to confirm whether you can take this medicine or or not as a Dr who have a fair idea and they will know for what thing you are willing to take this medicine so whatever doubt you have associated there be able able able to clear it up for you
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A. I’m not aware about what medicine it is for I can only tell you that these basic medicines you can take throughout your lactation it’s not a problem the medicines that you could take before your pregnancy can always be taken during the time of lactation
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Q. #asktheexpert mam iam 33 weeks now when can I expect delivery date
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Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
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A. The basic delivery date is normally 39 to 3 40 weeks of your pregnancy whenever you are ready for your delivery and whenever you hit your labour that’s going to be the right time for you further move your Dr is going to tell you when are you going to deliver with the help of an ultrasound
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Q. iam 33 weeks pregnant now
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Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
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A. What is your question associated with your pregnancy that you haven’t mentioned clearly can you please repost your question providing all the necessary details so at least I know and understand what are you willing to ask and accordingly I can give you help and assistance on that
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