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How to Help a Baby Sit Up on His Own
As a parent, you feel proud when you watch your baby achieving development milestones. And why should you not? These little achievements make him independent in the long run. Your baby must have started cooing and gurgling, he must have also started rolling and enjoying the tummy time. But do you know when a baby starts sitting on his own? It is also a development milestone that you as a parent, may be looking forward to. So, read on to know when a baby starts to sit up and how you can help your baby to sit.
At What Age Do Babies Learn to Sit
Babies learn to sit around six months of age. However, some babies may start sitting early, i.e between 4 and 5 months of age. On the other hand, there are many who may start sitting between 7 and 8 months of age. Therefore, parents need not worry themselves. You must remember that every child grows at his own pace. So, give him time and do not force your child to do something.
What Skills Do Babies Acquire Before They Start Sitting up
Here are some of the skills that your baby may have acquired before he starts sitting on his own:
Around Two Months of Age
By 2 months of age, your baby will be able to lift and hold up his head at 45 degrees while lying on his tummy for a few minutes.
Around Three Months of Age
By 3 months of age, your baby will lift his head and chest both at 45 degrees while lying on his stomach. His head will be steady and firm than before.
Around Four Months of Age
When a baby turns 4 months, he may hold his head up to 90 degrees while lying on his stomach. He may also try to sit using some support.
Around Five Months of Age
When your baby turns 5 months, he is most likely to raise his entire upper body while lying on his tummy. He will also be able to roll over. He may even keep his head steady while sitting (with support).
Around Six Months of Age
By 6 months of age, your little one will be able to sit with support and may roll on both sides.
Around Seven Months of Age
At 7 months, your baby will start sitting up without any support and may even shift his upper body.
Around Eight Months of Age
By 8 months of age, he will be able to sit upright without any support. By this time, he may even move his upper body comfortably and may even stand with support.
How to Teach Your Baby to Sit Up
If you want to help your child to sit up, here are some ways that you can try:
1. Tummy Time
It is very important to give ample amount of tummy time to your baby every day. Lay your baby on him tummy time as soon as he is able to take some control of his head, which generally happens around one month of age. Initially, make him lie on your lap or stomach, but as your baby grows and gets stronger, make him lie on a safe surface for some tummy time.
2. Back Time
Just the way tummy time is important for strengthening your baby’s neck and upper body muscles, back-time too is necessary for strengthening your baby’s abdominal muscles, chest and trunk. Make him lie on his back and give him a toy to play. Soon, you will see that he will start rolling over.
3. Hold Your Baby in Upright Postures (Using Support)
Before your baby actually begins to sit up, make him practice. Your baby not only gets the hang of being in a sitting position, but it also helps his neck and head to gain strength. However, make sure you support your baby’s body while doing so.
4. Use Props and Toys
You may use various props and toys to help your baby sit up. Make your baby sit on your lap by using some pillows and cushions, place a toy in front of him and help him reach those toys. You can even make your baby sit in his crib. However, do not leave your baby unattended.
Positions to Help a Baby Learn to Sit
Here are some positions that may help your baby to learn to sit:
1. Sitting on the Lap
Make your baby sit on your lap and keep shifting the support from his upper body to lower body. Move your hand from his chest to low on hipsThis position is ideal for babies who are between 3 and 6 months of age.
2. Sitting in a Chair
You can use a chair to help your baby sit up. This works well for babies who have started sitting with support but need to work on their upper body strength. A baby should be made to sit on a chair between 4 and 5 months of age.
3. Sitting on the Floor Between Your Legs
This position is also recommended for 4-5-month-old babies. Your baby has the support of your legs and chest, and in case your baby trips sideways or at the back, he can use his hands for support.
4. Sitting on the Floor with a Pillow
Surround your baby with pillows and place a toy in front of them. Let your baby reach out to grab the toy. Also, adjust the pillow to help him sit up.
5. Tripod Position
Make your baby sit with his legs apart on the floor. Place toys at a reachable distance and let your baby use his trunk to reach to the toy. This position is suggested for babies between the ages of 4 and 6 months.
6. Sitting in a Laundry Basket or a Box
Make your baby sit in a laundry basket or a box and support him from both the sides. Also, help your baby balance his body while sitting.
7. Ring Position
Make your baby sit in this position when he is between 6 and 8 months of age. Make your baby sit on the floor with his legs apart but feet joined. This position provides good support and even if your baby trips; he is able to support himself with his arms.
Things to Avoid While Teaching Your Child to Sit Up
Do not make your baby sit on swings or baby seats for longer durations. Your baby should be able to move his body to learn new skills; by making him sit in confined areas for a long time may prove to be a hindrance to his growth and development.
You can try some easy exercises to help your baby sit up but don't go overboard with it. Every baby is different and he may reach development milestones at his own pace. So, don't force him into something he is not ready for. If you notice any developmental delays, get in touch with your doctor and seek assistance for the same.
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3 Months Old Baby Activities
3 months might not seem to be too long, but it is definitely long enough for your newborn to grow into a bigger, more alert child. By this time, your child might be settling into a sleep pattern and developing in terms of her interaction with the world- this is sure to give you a much-needed respite from the constant fussing and fretting over the child.
Games can help your baby develop its skills further, and improve the way it interacts with the world. 3 months might seem like too young an age to start playing games, but is that it is never too early for development. So let us take a look at a few 3-month-old baby development activities which can help your child in a great manner.
What Skills are Expected to Develop in a 3 Month-Old Child?
As a parent, there are a few things you can expect from your child at the age of 3 months. Some of these are given below.
Your child will be able to reach out and grasp things, but for a brief amount of time.
The neck and back muscles of the baby start to strengthen around this time, so this would be a great period to start laying the child on his tummy.
Your child will be able to communicate in babble and baby talk, and also laugh and smile at your actions.
Learning takes place, and your child follows toys and people when they move around. They will also be able to understand if their mother has left the room.
You can start laying the groundwork for the vocabulary of the child by talking to them as much as possible.
Fine Motor Activities for 3-Month-Old Babies
These games help your child develop her motor skills, in a fun manner.
Make your baby lie on her back and place or hold toys at a position out of her reach. Make her reach for the toy.
Try action songs with your child, and make her do the actions as much as possible. Clapping and pat-a-cake are great alternatives, too.
Give your child clean toys which she can hold and mouth as she pleases. This increases her grip strength and improves her motor skills. However, remember to give her something that is large enough so that choking never happens.
Gross Motor Activities for Three Months Baby
Gross motor activities at this age help the child strengthen the muscles of her neck and back. Tummy time is something that should be started now, under the supervision of the mother.
You can encourage her to support her own head at this age, in a simple manner. Place the child on your lap with her back and neck supported well, and encourage your child to look at you by making funny noises.
Tummy time can be carried out by placing the baby on her tummy and keeping toys just out of her reach. You can even lie down face-to-face with your child, and encourage her to lift her face and look up at you.
Change her positions as much as you can, frequently. You can place her on her belly for some time, then make her lie on her back, or sit well supported for a few minutes. This will pique her curiosity, as she has a different view of the world around her always. Also, remember to talk to her about this as much as possible.
Communicating and Imitating Activities for 3-Month-Old Infants
After motor skills, you must also set aside time for play activities for 3-month-old babies just to improve her communication skills.
Help your child look around the room, by calling out her name from different positions around the room. Remember to praise her or snuggle her if she looks at you after you have called.
Try to make your child imitate the sounds you make. You can start this game by imitating the child yourself, and smile when she looks up curiously at you. This will help her understand she can communicate with her mother using her voice.
At this age, your child has already started to develop her language skills. So always talk to her and paint a picture with words, so that she hears a range of words and tries to place those sounds with what they are seeing.
Learning Activities
Learning activities at this age stimulate the brain of your child and help it develop well over time.
Encourage her to follow something she sees as it moves, using toys. You can place the child on her tummy on the floor, and roll a ball to see if she follows its track with her eyes. You can always use a rattle to get her interest if she does not seem to mind you at first.
In order to help your child understand her name, say it as much as possible around her. You can even sing songs with her name so that she understands that it has some meaning with regard to her. Her name will be one of the first words she understands.
Change your tone as much as possible, so that emotions are communicated using the tone of your voice. You can modulate your voice while you sing lullabies to her.
Let her learn her surroundings through touch, and provide lots of different textures for your child to explore. Everyday surfaces inside the home are good enough to start with, so encourage her to feel cushions, wood floors and carpets first.
Cognitive Development Activities for 3 Months Old
Cognitive Development activities for your child also help improve her cognitive skills and have a direct impact on her intelligence and personality as she grows up.
Read as much as possible to your child. Start with picture books, so that she can see what you are trying to convey to her. Children will love looking at the colourful images in front of them while hearing your contrasting voice.
Talk to her about anything and everything- you can start by telling your child about how your day was. Make sure to vary your tone a lot, and maintain a lot of eye contact with her while you speak to her.
Place mirrors around her in which she can see an image of herself. She might be too young to understand that the images are a reflection of herself, but she is sure to love the person in the mirror who is constantly moving and waving her arms.
Give your child toys that make lots of varying noises. This will help her understand the cause and effect of hitting particular noises, and she is sure to love the pleasant sounds that come out of the toys as she plays with them.
Show your child that different items make different noises when you touch or hit them. You can use items which have contrasting sounds, like a rattle or a bell and a drum. Your child will be able to understand the differences between various objects and their sounds soon enough.
Provide new textures for him that she can not only touch but can also mouth. This also helps her understand some of the differences between various objects when she sees them.
Sensory Activities
Sensory activities for your child aim to improve her five senses and the ways in which she uses them.
To start with, you can hang something very colourful above her crib. It should also move around with the wind so that it is possible for your child to follow the colours easily with her eyes. This does a great job of providing visual stimulation.
Get your child get used to the sense of touch, by gently touching and tickling her. She will understand the importance of touch soon, as she giggles because of your touch.
To improve her sense of skin, it is important that there is a lot of skin-to-skin contact between the child and her parent.
To help the baby develop her listening skills, sing lots of songs to her. You should also talk to her constantly, and call her name out as much as possible. This also helps her develop her vocabulary skills as time passes.
In the mirrors present around her, tap the image and say the name of the baby aloud. As time passes, she will be able to understand the girl in the mirror is herself.
Touch different parts of the child and say ‘beep’ out loud. Your baby might start watching the movement of your hand and begin to anticipate your touch before it happens.
Contrary to popular belief, you should not encourage your child to sleep as much as possible. Even at an age as young as 3 months, your baby might be starting to understand the world around her in a limited manner. This is the time when her brain and muscles start to develop quicker, so it is extremely important that you stimulate both her senses and her motor skills. The activities of 3 month-old baby boys and girls might seem extremely incoherent to you, but that is just your baby trying to explore the world around her using her senses. It has been found that such games and activities have a direct impact on the intelligence of your child when she grows up- therefore, it is never too early to start playing development games!
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Clubfoot (Talipes) In Babies
The development of a baby is dependent on multiple factors such as the nourishment received from the mother, physical health of the mother and of course, genetics. It can happen at times that babies are born with specific congenital disabilities. Clubfoot is one such congenital malformation.
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What is Clubfoot?
Clubfoot or congenital talipes equinovarus is a congenital foot deformity where the baby’s foot is twisted because the tissues that connect the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual. A child can be born with the condition in a single foot or a bilateral clubfoot, where both feet of the baby are twisted inwards.
Clubfoot can be mild or severe and will make walking normally difficult for the child. A clubfoot is not painful and can be treated early after birth of the child without any complex surgical procedures in most cases.
How common is Clubfoot in Babies?
Clubfoot is not very uncommon and affects one to two in every thousand babies born in India. Clubfoot instances in boys are more common in boys than in girls and, the likelihood of both feet suffering from clubfoot is high.
Types Of Clubfoot
A congenital defect, clubfoot can be of three types:
Idiopathic Clubfoot
Idiopathic or isolated clubfoot is the most common form of clubfoot deformity that is prevalent at the time of birth of a child. This type of clubfoot affects one to four babies out of thousand live births approximately. This deformity is characterised by stiff and rigid foot and is very difficult to manipulate. If left untreated, it can have an adverse effect on the child's life.
Positional Clubfoot
The feet in positional clubfoot are much more flexible than in idiopathic clubfoot. This type of clubfoot is caused if the baby is in breech position while in the uterus. Positional clubfoot can be treated and changed to a neutral position by hand itself.
Syndrome Clubfoot
Syndrome clubfoot is a severe condition where the chances of treatment with positive outcomes are low. This condition can often be part of a broader, more complicated syndrome.
Causes
Although the clubfoot deformity is a common condition, the exact reason which is responsible for this complication has not been determined yet. Clubfoot can be caused due to the position of the baby in the mother’s womb. This is known as postural clubfoot.
The condition can also be caused due to environmental and genetic factors. Unhealthy lifestyle like smoking and consuming drugs during pregnancy can also result in the baby being born with clubfoot. A baby born into a family with history of clubfoot is likely to suffer from this condition as well.
Signs & Symptoms
Clubfoot, unlike many other prenatal conditions is clearly visible on birth of the baby. It can also be seen during the prenatal ultrasound tests. Following are the symptoms of clubfoot:
The heel will point downwards and the front half of the foot turns inward instead of being straight.
Smaller and weak calf muscles characterise this condition.
The affected leg might remain slightly shorter.
Tight Achilles tendon is likely.
The affected foot may be a ½ inch shorter and broader than the normal foot.
The foot will remain twisted and will not correct itself.
Though this condition does not cause any pain to the baby, if not treated on time, the symptoms become more obvious and hinder the growth of the child and restrict free and agile movement.
Diagnosis of Clubfoot in Infants
Clubfoot in some cases can be identified clearly during the prenatal ultrasound test performed before the birth of the child. While nothing can be done to correct the defect before birth, it will give a head start to the doctors to understand the condition better and treat it immediately after birth.
Clubfoot is visible at birth, and the doctor can identify it by just looking at the shape of the baby’s foot. At times, the doctor might opt for an x-ray to understand the severity of the condition before taking necessary steps to treat it.
Risks & Complications
Clubfoot can be caused due to of several reasons. Following are the factors which may lead to this condition:
Family history
The likelihood of a baby having clubfoot is higher if either of the parents or other siblings born into the family have had this condition.
Environment
Smoking during pregnancy or using recreational drugs can increase the risk of developing clubfoot.
Congenital Conditions
Clubfoot can also be associated with the abnormalities of skeleton present at birth such as Spina Bifida. In this condition, the tissue surrounding the spinal cord does not close properly and is a severe congenital disability.
Lack of Amniotic Fluid in the Womb
Insufficient amniotic fluid which surrounds the baby in the womb can also lead to clubfoot.
Clubfoot is not painful and does not cause any problem until the child starts to stand and walk. However, the child might face the following complications even if the condition is treated:
The movement might be slightly limited and not very fast.
The shoe size of the affected foot might be smaller than that of the normal foot.
The size of the calf muscle in the affected leg will be smaller than the other leg.
Clubfoot can cause serious complications if not treated on time:
The likelihood of developing arthritis is high if clubfoot is not treated.
The twist in the foot might not allow the child to walk normally, thereby affecting his walking speed.
Abnormal walking style may restrict the growth of calf muscles and can cause large sores on the foot.
Clubfoot Treatment
The treatment of the condition depends on the doctor’s assessment of the severity of the situation. Here are a few remedial actions which may be adopted:
1. Ponseti Method
The most common method of treating clubfoot in babies is the Ponseti method. It involves stretching and casting of the affected foot.
In this method, the doctor moves the foot to the proper position and puts it in a cast to keep it in place. This method of repositioning and recasting will be repeated once or twice a week, and this exercise will continue for several months. Towards the end of this process, the doctor will perform a minor surgery to strengthen and elongate the Achilles tendon.
Once the foot is re-aligned, your baby will need continuous stretching exercises, special shoes and braces to hold the foot in the right position. Your baby will need to wear the shoes and braces full time for at least three months and wear them at night for up to three years.
Many times, this procedure is not successful because the braces are not used for the required period. It is important to follow your doctor's directions so that the foot does not return to its original position.
2. French Method
The French method is a nonsurgical method used to treat clubfoot which involves stretching, mobilising and taping of the foot to maintain and improve the range of motion of the foot. This method is also known as the functional method or the physical therapy method and is useful when performed soon after the birth of the child. The stretching and taping are performed for at least three months, to improve dorsiflexion of the ankle. Dorsiflexion is the angle between the foot and the leg when one walks on the heels. Achilles tenotomy, which involves cutting the Achilles tendon, will be required.
3.Surgery
Invasive surgery may be required in the case of a severe clubfoot condition which does not respond to non-surgical treatments. During the surgery, the tendons of the leg are lengthened to allow the foot to ease into a better position. Post-surgery, the affected foot will be cast for two months, and the child will need to wear a brace for at least one year after the surgery. This is done to prevent clubfoot from coming back.
Even after clubfoot has been treated, it might not be corrected completely. However, most babies who are treated in the early stages grow up to wear normal shoes and lead a normal and active life.
How can Clubfoot be Prevented?
Since the exact cause of clubfoot cannot be known, it is often difficult to prevent it. The risk of clubfoot can be minimised by not smoking during pregnancy and avoiding the consumption of recreational drugs.
When should you visit a Doctor?
If a baby is born with talipes equinovarus, it is important to visit a specialist who can treat the condition immediately after the birth of the baby. The specialist with the help of clubfoot radiology will identify the severity of the condition and the kind of treatment it warrants. After the birth of the child, the sooner the clubfoot surgery is performed; the higher are the chances of the baby being able to lead a normal and active life. Non-surgical treatments such as Ponseti and French method are most effective when started immediately after the birth of the child.
If the condition is identified during the prenatal ultrasound itself, then it is best to consult a specialist immediately so that the situation can be closely monitored and the treatment can begin immediately after the baby is born.
Since the exact reason for clubfoot is not known, it is almost impossible to prevent its occurrence. In such a case, it is best to be alert and consult a specialist immediately after the condition has been identified in the baby.
Although clubfoot is not painful, it will restrict the baby from leading a normal life in the future, and hence, the condition cannot be taken lightly.
Another critical thing to keep in mind is that even after the condition has been treated, necessary precautions such as wearing special shoes and braces as per the instructions of the doctor must be followed to ensure that the condition does not re-surface.
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Your child is growing up fast, and with him, his challenges are also multiplying! He now has school and homework, science projects, friendships and heartbreaks, and seemingly small milestones that are actually huge for the little human being that he is! For your darling to deal with the world around him, it is important that he possess the required physical strength and agility.
So, how can you ensure your children are physically fit? We bring you a set of 8 assorted ideas that have been scientifically proven to help kids become and remain healthy – throughout their life!
1. Encourage Them To Spend Time Outdoors – But Be Safe!
The great outdoors are indispensable to physical fitness. Spending time in natural surroundings rejigs your child’s immunity, infuses new vigour, and also brings him peace. However, this is becoming increasingly difficult for parents to allow as the outdoors can also be dangerous. What if your kids wander off to dangerous places, or worse, are hurt or abducted? Well, the good news is that you can now quit worrying about this. Get your kids to wear the FindMe watch by ePurpleSky.com which has an inbuilt GPS tracker and a calling mechanism. You will know where your child is all the time, down to the exact building address. Problem solved!
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2. Help Them Deal With Stress and Academic Issues
The biggest roadblock between kids and fitness is anxiety. They have a lot to deal with at this age – academic stress, peer pressure, making friends, understanding new emotions such as competitive spirit and jealousy, etc. This stress can often bog them down and interfere with their wellness. Observe them closely to delineate signs of stress and talk to them about it. Understanding and conversation can usually solve any problem when it’s Mamma who does it! ||
3. Show Them The Right Posture For Sitting, Standing and Walking
A lot of kids today develop poor posture from a young age. This eventually makes them prone to backbone disorders and other stress related ailments. If your child stoops while sitting or standing, and walks with a limp or doesn’t maintain a straight line, this can indicate early problems with physical fitness. Consult a paediatrician and help your child overcome this.
4. Make Sure They Walk Every Day
Walking is the best, and also the easiest, form of exercise. Your kids don’t need to chalk out time for this separately. If they take a rickshaw to the tuition centre a few blocks away, you can ask them to walk instead. Walking can also be a part of their play-time in the evening. The trick here is to make this an exciting challenge – something you can do with a pedometer! The FindMe Kids Watch, for example, records the number of steps they take and can be a really cool motivator!
5. Monitor Their BMI and Other Vital Statistics
Sometimes, even a seemingly fit child could be harbouring a physical fitness problem. To be sure, you need to monitor your child’s Body Mass Index (or BMI) and figures such as bone weight and height growth with time. Your doctor will be able to tell you if there is an underlying problem and suggest corrective measures like exercises or dietary supplements.
6. Include These Items in their Daily Diet
To be physically active, your children have to consume a wholesome, balanced diet. Make sure the food they consume every day has a fair share of all these nutrients – carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre. In the absence of adequate nutrition, your efforts at physical fitness cannot succeed! Check out this nutrition guide for kids to find out if your child has a nutritional deficiency and how you can fix it.
7. Participate in These Fun Exercises with Them
Who said exercise has to be boring and dull? For your kids to be fit, they need to exercise their growing muscles and bones. This also improves their hand eye coordination and, if they exercise with a group, their social skills. Make exercises like swimming, skipping, gym-bars and running a daily routine for both you and your kids. We foresee a lot of bonding too!
8. Keep Them Away from Electronic Gadgets
Finally, remember this - spending too much time fiddling with gadgets or staring into screens has been proven to weaken kids’ eyesight and lead to obesity and attention-deficit disorders. If you want your children to have an active lifestyle, limit their screen time to a maximum of an hour or two everyday – and this includes everything from the mobile phone to the television!
Before you start working toward any of the above, keep in mind that you are your child’s role model. For maximum effect, you need to incorporate these pointers in your daily life as well and the kids will follow suit. Come on moms, it’s time to get fitter by the minute! Read more
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Who could have thought that lubes could be put to uses outside the bedroom? Suddenly, lubes seem far more interesting than the gooey stuff you associate with sex (not that this isn't phenomenal in itself!). Here are some fun ways of using your lube that will leave you stumped.
We left you guessing, didn't we, about what lube could be used for other than sex? Well, there's nothing like investing some time in adding value to available resources, especially the ones that lubricate well. The different things lube can be used for if not sex are bizarre enough to confound you!
Genius Ideas for Your Lube Bottle
1. Keep Blisters and Rashes at Bay
We can imagine racks selling three-in-one body washes, conditioners, and shampoos, but lubes that are multi-purpose? Yes! Women who undergo intense physical activity may use their personal lubricants for not merely sex, but also for preventing sports bra rashes and chafing during runs. Whoa!
2. A Lip Balm with a Difference
Thinking of better ways of giving hubby a wet taste of what to expect as the evening unravels? You're lucky if you own lube that smells a bit like you in action; simply smear it on! You may end up getting more than you bargained for, we think.
3. Shut off The Creaks
If you're tired of creaking doors when you return home after a long day at work, then slather on some lube on the hinges. Say ‘goodbye’ to horror-movie like sounds and set your mood for more exciting things in life with your lube. So, if you've been thinking about the use of lube other than sex, then creaking doors and windows are your answer.
4. Slip off The Ring
Stop struggling with that ring that refuses to budge off! Simply dab a generous helping of lube on your finger, turn the ring around once or twice, and watch it slip off easily. However, do remember to wipe off the lube before putting on the ring again, or you'll soon be down on your fours looking for it instead of indulging in more exciting things!
5. Time to Get Creative
Having the urge to make cool decoupage trays or coasters, but too lazy to hit the craft store next door? Fret not, simply smear the coaster or tray with thin layers of lube and go about pasting the paper cut-outs. Besides being a pretty piece of creativity, this craft idea will for sure set the mood for some good fun in the evening. Lost? Just imagine placing your drink on a coaster that smells lightly of sex. Interesting, eh?
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Post-baby fashion can be challenging as your body changes constantly and your demanding baby ensures you have to be ready in a jiffy! Why not let some dressing style tips post maternity help you transform into a fashionable mommy?
With your little bundle of joy in your arms and life settling into a routine, you may start considering shedding those extra kilos gained during pregnancy. It’ll take time but with determination, you can do it. In the meanwhile, you don’t have to stick to yoga pants and pajamas. With subtle tricks and smart fashion choices, you can look fabulous no matter what size you are!
How to Avoid Post Pregnancy Fashion Mistakes
1. The Magic of Neutral Tones
You can never go wrong with black. Whether for a top or a pair of bottoms, wear it to look instantly slimmer. Neutral colours like grey are fine too, but mix them with prints to keep from looking drab. Navy and black are a chic combination especially for the office. Get yourself a smart black blazer to throw on over dresses and loose-fitted tops.
2. Avoid Bulky and Heavy Fabrics
After childbirth, even if you have started exercising, you may still be heavier than you were pre-pregnancy. Avoid bulky, heavy and tightly woven fabrics and opt for cotton blends, silk jersey and lightly woven material. This will fall smoothly over your body, making you look trimmer. Also avoid too many ruffles, pleats and frills.
3. Revamp Your Baggy Pants
We know how much you love your baggy jeans, but that doesn't mean you should wear them forever! Get them fitted according to your body to look super-stylish. You can also roll up the bottoms and turn them into cropped jeans. If you don’t feel like getting them resized, team them with semi-fitted tops or longish shirts to look slimmer.
4. Wear Shorter Dresses and Skirts
A common mom style problem that even slim mothers have is only long dresses and skirts in the closet, and this is the single-most important piece of advice we can give you on maternity fashion tips! Try shorter clothes and if you don’t feel so confident, go for trendy accessorizing. Get yourself a belt and cinch your waist or add a denim shirt as a cute layer. When it comes to skirts, knee-lengths are a big hit and look great when teamed with soft fabric tops.
5. Slip into Fashionable Heels
It's time to ditch those flat shoes for a pair of killer heels.They will instantly glam you up, making you look slimmer and taller. In fact there are a lot of trendy maternity footwear styles you can try; for example, you can go for wedges. They make a lovely match with both traditional and contemporary outfits. Don’t miss out on kitten heels which are comfortably low yet chic.
6. Buy New Lingerie
The wrong bra will make you look and feel uncomfortable. So before you go shopping for flattering postpartum clothes, make sure you head to the lingerie section! Get yourself the right size bra and panty and forget trying to squeeze into your old ones until your old weight is back. For now, try fuller coverage bras, hipsters and bikini panties.
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Q. can I take medicine pcm n citrazene in pregnancy fir sore throats n fever
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
10 hours ago
A. dear mom.
better to take tab pcm for time being n do take steam inhakation couple of tines a day, follpw good home renedies for cold, taje more rest .
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Mom of a 9 m old child
9 hours ago
Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
Swati Kar Samanta
Mom of a 2 m old girl
7 hours ago
A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
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Expecting Mom due this month
6 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts is it okay that the baby is kicking less than usual?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
6 hours ago
A. Yes it is the what part is that your child is kicking if you feel that there is a movement of your child whether it is a cake or slight movement also you know that your child is doing fine so there is no problem in that if the movement is less it’s completely alright
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Guardian of 0 children
6 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts what to do if the baby’s nose is blovked
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
6 hours ago
A. Nasal blockage is very common, specially in small children because of the narrow nasal cavity. Any kind of saline drops like nasal clear will be helpful in dissolving the stuffy secretions, which can be taken out by vnasal aspirator gently also steam inhalation will be helpful also, try to avoid keeping the child directly under the fan.
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Expecting Mom due in 4 months
3 hours ago
Q. 22 week pregnant,baby konse month me or din me kitni baar move kartaa he ,pls bataye abhi sirf 2, 3 baar hi hota he
Ankita Mehta
Mom of a 8 yr 7 m old girl
1 hour ago
A. hi
yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
but yes, the frequency of feeling baby movements will increase now
please go for regular check-up to your gynecologist
and follow his or her suggestions
Rashmi has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
3 hours ago
Q. hi
need help and advice
my RT 18x16mm and LT 10x16mm ET 6.59
and did ovulation rest also showing fertility test C as if now , pls advice if we intercourse tomorrow then when will be my ovulation start.
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
2 hours ago
A. You can check with an ovulation kit if it is positive then you can certainly go ahead with the conception because ovulation kit is going to give you 100% clarity whether you are ovulating or not with that you can try practising if you can conceive the same time
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