All women tend to gain weight during pregnancy. It is quite natural for women to gain 15-30 pounds. Returning to their pre-pregnancy weight could take a few years. For many women, this becomes a source of constant concern following childbirth. Even though your spouse may be motivated to lose weight, the following reasons may make it difficult for her: Weight loss … [Read more...] about Post Pregnancy Weight Control
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Wean your baby smoothly
Weaning actually means to begin feeding your baby foods other than breast milk. For most parents, however, it means the end of the cycle of breastfeeding. Weaning your baby completely from breast milk can be a difficult stage in your baby's development. Most parents tend to view this phase with mixed feelings as it brings a sense of freedom, but not without some sadness.There … [Read more...] about Wean your baby smoothly
Traveling with your baby
As a parent, you may have to travel with your baby on short and long trips. This would means taking your baby away from cozy, familiar surroundings in to new places with which your baby is not familiar. This can turn out to be a stressful experience for you as well as for your baby. While traveling with your baby, plan early. Gather as much information as possible … [Read more...] about Traveling with your baby
Playing with your eight month old baby
At eight months of age, your baby is old enough to communicate and interact with you in many different and interesting ways. This is a good time to start developing a close bond with your baby. The best way to do this is to take every opportunity you can to play with your baby. Playtime can be fun for both, parents as well as babies, and offers great possibilities for … [Read more...] about Playing with your eight month old baby
Helping Your Baby Sleep
Babies will sleep most of the time during their first few months. At this time, they require all the sleep they can get, so parents need to resist the temptation to wake them up and fondle or hug them. Your child needs the right amount of sound sleep at this age to grow up strong and healthy. These are guidelines to help you ensure that your baby enjoys good sleep: … [Read more...] about Helping Your Baby Sleep