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Reasons why Baby is Refusing Bottle
By: Tina Peter
Tags: Baby, Baby Bottle

I can still remember how it felt like when I became a mother for the first time. I chose to breastfeed my baby because it is one of the most special bonds a mother can feel with their child.

I was very excited to breastfeed my child but also nervous at the same time. In this regard, I got in touch with a paediatric occupational therapist to get all the information I need about feeding my baby.

The unexpected thing that happened was after 12 months; my baby was still refusing to take the bottle. I was shocked because my baby was underweight, and I didn’t know what to do if a malnourished baby refuses the bottle.

The problem continued for me because I didn’t know whether I need to purchase a special bottle or if there is the best bottle for a breastfed baby who refuses the bottle.

I was helpless and didn’t know what to do because I also had a hectic work schedule while taking care of my baby.

All of this was almost eight years ago, and I have learned a lot since then. Now I have more experience, and I am a mother of three more children who took bottles and switched between bottlefeeding and breastfeeding without any hassle. Even when I was not around, they didn’t refuse to accept the bottle from their nanny.

If you are a mummy out there in trouble, then no more worries for you! I have combined all my “mum experience” of ten years for you in this article!

I have laid out the best tips on what to do when a baby refuses a bottle. It is going to be a comprehensive guide to switch the habits of your baby.

https://topbabyadvice.com/baby-is-refusing-bottle/
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By: Sadik Shaikh
Tags: Baby Blankets, Baby Products, Baby, India, United Kingdom

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My heart goes with you!
By: Eva Grape
Tags: Parenting Advice, Baby, Husband, Parenting

My heart goes with you!

I think I understand where you are coming from, because I was in your shoes, not long ago.

My husband is in his early 40s and he was not even sure we will be equipped for the parenthood — so he was, as expected, reluctant to start with.

When the baby arrived and with him, all the new baby stress (to call it on its real name), he withdrawn tremendously leaving me deal with almost all the responsibility of taking care of the baby (he even took a new skill — motorcycling).

Also, he preferred doing anything else in the household to compensate for not interacting with the baby. In retrospect, I believe he was scared and felt inadequate, as I seemed to be holding it together just fine, without his intervention (in reality I was sad and frustrated to my core, not to mention how alone I felt).

Another point to consider for his behaviour, especially if you decided to extend your family after decades of living carefree, is that it’s a great challenge to change your ways of living from the ground. It will no longer be about you, enjoying your free time, focusing on your careers, taking risks or having tones of options — no, not anymore.

More or less all of a sudden, you don’t come first anymore. And this can be scary for anyone, including men.

My son is now almost two years old and although I still take care of him more than my husband, he started to get more involved and appreciate the time with his son. I never thought I would say it, but I have hope now that he will be a good father, after all.

I know it’s hard, but bear with him.

Love,

/ET.
A BABY’S DIARY
By: Vidya Vydianathan
Tags: Baby, Chapter 3, A Babys Diary, Continuation, First Blog Post

A BABY’S DIARY

CHAPTER 3- MY ABODE

A sudden beam of light flashed in my eyes and I could faintly discern things around. I thought I was entering another test. Usually dad brought me for tests, but that time mom held me, so I presumed mom wasn't scared of it anymore. Mom covered my face and said, "Is the sunlight very bright for you baby?" I was out in the sun for the first time. It was hotter outside and I couldnt open my eyes. I tried to peep furtively through the towel, but was dispirited.

Click! Click! I heard a noise and I was inside an object. The object moved like my craddle. Daddy said, "This is baby's first trip in our car!". I remembered grandpa mentioning about car. I was in a car! It moved forward, backward, sideways, around, in all directions. I had a feeling of unwonted gaiety in my mind. I decided to tell my mom that we should take tours in car often. But where were we going? Deep in thought I took a power nap but couldn't rest much as there were lot of noises. Beep! Beep! Vroom! Vroom! Pom! Pom! Drrrrrr! Drrrr!

Moving in car with amusement and sunlight dashing on my face on and off, I was curious to know our destination. Few minutes later dad helped us to alight and said " You are home!". I was in my new home, my grand mother welcomed me with a plate which had flame burning and she rolled it around my head. My eyes rolled around the plate too, looking at the flame. I could hear more people chattering. They enquired about me and my mom's health. I was delighted to meet them all. I thought they would be getting into our home instead they had another door. Myself, mom and dad were getting into the next door. I was looking around my new home. Mom took to me to the bedroom and put me in the bed. The bed was really cozy and the room was bright. Lying there was better than the cradle, but not better than my mom's lap, neither grand ma's. I didn't feel any warmth in the bed. Days went by and I fell into a routine of drinking milk, sleeping, pooping and so on.

We had few visitors almost every other day, all of them were excited to meet me. They brought me gifts, mostly news dresses to wear. My friends from the next door were regularly visiting me. One of my favourites is Diya akka. I remember her voice right from the days I got my ears when I was inside. She used to sing songs for me. My mom said she was 5 years elder to me.

I also like Pappu akka, she would always hold my hands when she was with me. Both of them played with me for sometime and went back to their homes. I wished they just stayed with me, but mom said they had a lot of homeworks to do. I was wondering what homework was? Would I be doing it too?

The next day my dad started packing things again, I had no intend to leave my home. I loved it here, but he said we were travelling. I was thrilled to travel in a car but I didn't want to leave my home too. Wondering what was going to happen next I dozed off. Sleeping was my hobby, I slept most of the time.

When I woke up, I felt happy. We were traveling. But wait, it didn't look like our car. Where was I?
Kids Birthday photographers in Bangalore and Toddler photoshoot
Tags: Baby, Birthday Photography, Newborn Baby Photography, Newborn Photographer, Baby Photoshoot

Every moment in life is precious and our generation is fortunate enough to have ways of capturing these moments and storing them forever to come. To make these moments memorable, who else can help you better than a professional and creative photographer?

If you are looking for a professional Birthday photographer in Bangalore, who can conduct an adorable Baby Photoshoot in Bangalore, then Little Dimples by Tisha is the perfect place for you. The platform is perfect if you are interested in toddler photo shoots.

What can you expect from Little Dimples apart from hiring Kids Photographers In Bangalore?

The photographers specialize in multiple skills and occasions such as shooting for family portraits, maternity photoshoot, photographing toddlers and newborns, along with cake smash and sitters sessions photography.

If you are 32 to 34 weeks pregnant or more than that, it is time for you to capture every stage of your maternity. These are the moments you are going to cherish forever. If it is your first, then you must hire a reliable photographer in Bangalore. Little Dimples is good at capturing these precious moments and storing them forever for you.

If you are a toddler, then you must be experiencing new thrills each day. The baby is growing each day and trying to understand the world around them. Toddler photoshoots are done to capture the emotions of the child and parents as they grow together making memories of a lifetime.

Little Dimples also has expert photographers who have experience in photographing adorable family portraits which you can frame and hang in your bedroom or living room to add a personal touch to your home. These photographs are the stories you will tell to your children and grandchildren when they would want to know how their ancestors lived life and lived happily.

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Tips for Fussy Baby
By: Nursing Tips
Tags: Baby, Fussy Baby, Motherhood, Parenting, Cry

Calming a fussy baby…is this crying and fussy normal? And how do I sooth my baby?

Photo by Shelbey Miller on Unsplash

Yes. Crying and Fussiness is “Normal” if Pediatrician has checked and given you a healthy stamp of approval. The Crying Game is all very much normal.

The first few months of a newborn’s life. For many can be a fussy period. The average and per usual fussiness begins around the 2–3 week postnatal period, peaking at the 6 week mark and lasting upwards of 12 weeks plus for some babies. For many baby’s fussiness occurs at certain times of the day like late afternoon and evening hours between 4–7pm. And lasting on an average of average 2–4 hours

Why do babies fuss, how to distinguish the varied fussy cry, what’s normal, when to be concerned, what to do when your baby is fussy and how to do it as stress free as possible!

Babies fuss for several different reasons: hunger, over tiredness, over stimulation, discomfort (soiled and poo diaper) GER/GERD, gas, needs a burp, growth spurts and just those little things like, hot or scratchy clothes, cold, loud noises and some babies are simply just more fussier than other’s…to help you better distinguish and calm your baby.

Here are a few coping tips!

Keep time and track of your baby’s fussiness. Have a Baby Fussy Check List:

Tired

Hungary

Overstimulated

Diaper Change

Needs a chat and a cuddle

Check baby for warmth or cold

Check baby’s fingers and toes -making sure there are no hair strands wrap around them.

Check for Sound and light (to loud to dark or bright)

Offer a soother (pacifier if you use) a baby sucking helps provides rhythmic relaxation)

A Baby Swing works as well when baby is not at peek fussiness. And can provide calmness for your baby.

When any or all of these are checked and done.

And baby is still fussy hold your baby close to you. Providing a secure and calm cuddle, a shush, a rock, a bounce, swaddle, reassure, play soft music or white noise. All of these can do the trick. These little tips not only will help your baby but you as well. Your Calming Response will help your baby to better relax quickly.

Always remember if your baby is learning to adjust to their new environment and crying and fussiness is how babies communicate with us. If you feel frustrated and overwhelmed, always remember to put your baby down safely. Ask or call for help from a friend or family member. If you don’t have help, take a moment whilst your baby is gently and safely put down and take several deep breaths to calm yourself. Remember this is a learning and growth experience for you and baby. This temporary difficult phase will pass.
Toddler Spring Cleaning
By: Deana Elwood, Head Bee
Tags: Baby, Spring, Creativity, Parenting, Spring Cleaning

Toddler Spring Cleaning

Disclaimer: I am NOT promoting child labor! I am promoting ways to include your little ones in active moments to where they enhance motor skills, cognitive skills and learn how this all can be fun.

My son started showing signs of wanting help mama organize and clean a few months ago. This mama also uses safe, baby friendly cleaning products, so no he’s not all up in bleach while I’m cleaning. He would for some reason take my slipper and move about the kitchen island as if he was vacuuming underneath things and around. He always wants to be in my arms when I vacuum to help hold and push the vacuum. So as an early Easter gift, we bought his a baby Dyson that he sat with and cleaned the floor for 30 minutes the first time he got it. Now, I’m not saying give your kid a mop and tell them to get to work, but showing them how organization and tidying up not only teaches them great practices, but also helps create a future mindset to always help clean up after any activity.

Kids will be kids and YES messy is fun, so chill out moms who are like, “My kid can rummage all day in toys and dirt.” Okay, cool. Again, through tiny practices you can help instill a feeling of independence moving forward where they can then apply it at school and really anywhere.

Independence

The family works together and they too can help. At a toddler age sing a clean up song while they watch you clean up after eating. Even if they just hand you something during that process, they are contributing and will later contribute more and more.

Future Skills

What you teach early on, they will carry out forever. Early intervention is so important when it comes to the development of a child’s brain, so the earlier we model, the more their great little minds can expand and grow.

Appreciation

Thank you mama. Thank you dada. This isn’t about what child has more manners, it’s about the appreciation of what effort was put forward. When my son hands me his hands to clean up I say thank you so he knows that he has helped me. When he finishes his milk and hands me his bottle I say thank you and we walk to the sink together. A little appreciation goes a long way.

Outdoors

Best spring activities are outdoor ones. Planting and gardening or just setting up the patio furniture can be fun if you make it fun. The bubble lawnmower is one of my favs I admit and while you are mowing, so can the little one. They want to do what we want and truly help out, so why not let them.

So folks here’s to sunnier days, warmer temperatures and little ones staying little.

Xx

Deana
Great Way to Pamper Your Baby!
Tags: Baby, Baby Safety, Parenting, Baby Safety Harness, Safety

There are several important products that new parent should purchase such as Cribs, baby monitors, car seats, high chairs, clothes and baby strollers. These products are quite essentials to ensure the safety of your child and their comfort as well. However, there are several products for your baby that is not really worth of the money spent, but they are being marketed to the parents as they are important for the development and growth of your baby. Parents usually wish to give best to their kids and hence they buy these products which actually do not serve any great purpose.

Important products for your baby

· Baby Strollers: It is a product that each parent should have for their child. Prior that you buy a stroller, it is consider that how you will use it and also the amount that you wish to spend. It makes this process of purchasing the stroller to be quite simpler. There are different kinds of strollers from which you can choose such as full-size, lightweight and mid-size, umbrella, double or triple baby strollers and jogger also. Parents who does good amount of walking must also consider buying mid-size or full size stroller through baby product online sites, while the active parents are usually better suited for jogger stroller. If you want to give complete protection to your baby during the time of walking or something else then you should think about baby safety harness. It is really very special product that is very important for the safety for your little one. The lightweight and the umbrella strollers are considered to be appropriate for those parents that travel around regularly as they are simple to stow. Eventually, the double or the triple strollers are generally made for those parents who required transportation of more than one child.

· Baby Cribs are also important product for your baby as babies spend high majority of time in their crib. Hence, parent should also invest an important amount of energy for choosing the safe and comfortable mattress and baby crib. Safe baby cribs should also have the adjustable sides, space between crib bars should never exceed an inch, and baby crib should be strong. This crib mattress should be firm and should fit appropriately in the crib as the baby might suffocate if the specific protocol is not being followed. The bedding for your baby should be kept to the minimum of one cotton bed sheet with light blanket. You should not place toys, pillows or any other heavy things in the crib.

· Baby Car Seats are also very important product for your baby that you should buy for your baby. The baby car seat protects your child against any kind of injury in an event of accident. However, there are 3 main kinds of car seats such as Rearward-facing, Forward-facing and Booster baby car seats. If you kid is small then you can’t deny the importance of kids anti lost strap. At the present time, this product is gaining too much popularity and you should even get this for your small one.
Donr Spotlight — Introducing: Tiny Tickers
Tags: Charity, Baby, Health, Partnerships, UK

Tiny Tickers aims to improve detection speeds of congenital heart disease in new-borns. Funds raised from their Text Giving service, powered by Donr, will help them achieve this. Image © Tiny Tickers

This week, we hear from Aimee Foster, Fundraising and Communications Officer at Tiny Tickers. She tells us about the national charity’s aim to improve the chances of babies born with a serious heart condition.

Founded in 1999 by world-renowned fetal cardiologist, Dr Helena Gardiner, Tiny Tickers is a national charity which deals with some terrifying truths: ‘A baby is born with a serious heart condition every two hours, in the UK,’ she says. ‘Despite congenital heart disease (CHD) being one of the biggest killers of infants in the UK, only around half of congenital heart defects are picked up during prenatal scanning.

‘It is absolutely vital that we provide a safety net for the 1,000 babies each year that leave hospital with their heart defect undetected.

‘We want to increase early detection rates of cardiac conditions thus improving a baby’s chances of survival and long-term quality of life.’

Since the launch of the charity’s Regional Sonographer Training Programme in 2016, more than 1,000 sonographers have benefitted from it, and come away with increased confidence, knowledge and skills to better spot heart defects during pregnancy screening.

‘We have also placed 86 pulse oximetry machines in hospitals around the UK, meaning that more babies can have the test that could help save their life,’ Aimee continues. ‘A pulse oximetry test measures oxygen levels in the blood — a low reading could indicate that the baby has a heart defect. At present, this test is not a mandatory part of NHS new-born screening.

‘By placing pulse oximetry machines in hospitals, we aim to help those babies whose heart defects were not detected during pregnancy, so they are not discharged from hospital with no-one knowing how critically ill they are.’

With such specialised equipment required to help the nation’s new-borns, it’s perhaps unsurprising that a small charity such as Tiny Tickers’ biggest challenge is generating the funds required to provide the first-rate training and equipment it aims to. ‘Income is critical in enabling us to deliver all of our core activity, as well as allowing us to offer parents and families the basic comfort of just knowing that we are there for them, during very difficult and overwhelming times.’ Aimee confirms.

Tiny Tickers has recently signed up to work with Donr and take donations via text. Funds raised from this will help the charity continue, and improve on, its vital work. If you can, please text ‘TINY’ to 70085 to donate £5*.

If you’d like to find out more about Tiny Tickers and its work, visit www.tinytickers.org or find the charity on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Why I do not want a child
By: Seifert Han 韓博鈞
Tags: Baby, Reflections, Parents, Children, Kids

My junior sister gave birth to her daughter last month. Baby always seems the cutest and most beautiful one in the world. Every animal’s childhood is very adorable also. Many of my friends have been married and have babies, except a few of them working abroad perennially. Every once in a while, someone shows the babies’ photos in the IM group. People my age may accustom to this kind of “ceremony” in life. However, the so-called “people” never include my wife and me.

Before marriage, we had reached an agreement not to have children. The reason is about our attitude toward lifestyle but without economic affordability. Both of us are the persons who love to be footless and fancy-free. I am impatient and always thinking about many more ideas about innovations or start-ups. Amy, as my wife and soulmate, very concerned about peace in daily living. Our characters have spontaneous mindsets and are also unwilling to be restrained by anything as much as possible.

Even since the first day of pregnancy, having a baby is backbreaking work for parents. Besides my sister, countless cases have proved the point of view. We have to note that attentively: an infant is incredibly easily injured. Father and Mother, even the whole family, have to take care of the newborn 24/7. Most of the little bairns need to feed many times day and night, and no matter how parents are tired, they have to focus on the moppet at any time. Crying and all kinds of noises by the cherub become background sounds of the everyday. Honestly, we are both afraid of it.

A child will grow up gradually according to your words, deeds, and teaching because they are a living human even though the child will form his or her thoughts or wills. As their learning ability increases, not only do they understand more but also ask more. From childhood to adolescence, kids will be affected by their living environments and information in daily life. If we expressed the wrong or dark side of ourselves, they would learn and internalize it as a part of their personality. Although parents unintentionally show lousy behaviors or let them know improper information accidentally, tots always assimilate what they acknowledge anytime and anywhere. Once people ignore any mind developing period, children will go astray on the road of life. Compare with mediocrity, becoming destructive is more worried.

Friends or relatives know our thinking ask us what should we do if no one takes care of us when we are old. We believe that raise a child not for preventing oneself from aged helpless. Selfless and sincere love is the main reason for raising children. Maybe Amy and I would have a kid someday; it must be the cause of eagerness to contribute our passion or something positive to the innocent and the world. Before fate coming, we still enjoy the life of two. Sharing readings, talking to each other, and starting an indiscriminate trip seems much more attractive yet.
Mothering two beautiful souls
Tags: Baby, Children, Kids, Parenting, Mothering

Becoming a mother is a dream that secretly every girl wants to live and so did I. Mine was a failed labour and an emergency C-section with my first one and I was so tired with the labour pain that I passed out way before the doctor could give me a jab. So I don’t remember seeing my firstborn properly until I was in that feeding room in the hospital.

I went down when I got to my senses and I still remember those beautiful eyes looking for me hungry waiting to be fed. My heart still stops a beat when I visualise this. Three wonderful years where I never ever raised my voice on my love and then came my second born. A boy again. I would secretly think if I would be able to share the love I had for my firstborn and how would I ever feel the same unconditional love again. Well deep down within me I didn’t want to share the love I felt for him.

But yes, you do love your children unconditionally and yes all of them and this you realise only once you have more than one. With the little baby coming in comes frustration of handling two. The sleepless nights and your demanding toddler who is going through an ocean of emotions start making you feel vulnerable.

The mother who never got impatient and snapped at her child turns into one who is always snapping almost at everyone and especially the little toddler who you think has grown beyond years and is supposed to behave like an older responsible sibling taking full care of himself alone. The snapping turns into yelling, tears, and disappointment.

I remember one day when my toddler fell down and hurt himself and I ran to the newborn because he was crying out of hunger. I even forgot to ask him if he was okay later. While going to his bed that night he told me that he’s okay now and not hurt and I shouldn’t worry. This is when it hit me and I felt like I had failed him miserably. All he wanted was love and I totally shut him out. From that day to this I have really tried to improve upon myself and he’s a much happier child and much more understanding.

Forward to 1 year from the birth of the second one, he’s an absolutely doting brother and an adorable son. To all the mommies who have had their second babies, please be patient and understanding with your firstborn. You will never know when the time flies by and they are so big that taking them in your arms and walking would become difficult.
4 Month Baby Sleep Regression — Brace Yourself!
By: Susan Urban
Tags: Moms, Baby, Sleep Training, Baby Sleep, Sleep

Baby sleep regression is a thing. I am not going to convince you that you can avoid it, but I can help you to prepare for it. Beginning the sleep training process at the right time and teaching baby to self-sooth may significantly soften the regression issues.

How to recognize baby sleep regression?

Is your baby a good sleeper? If the baby suddenly starts crying and waking at night and/or don’t want to nap anymore, and you cannot find a reason why — it is probably the time.

Why is this happening?

At this time significant changes in your baby’s sleep cycle and development are happening. From now on your little one’s sleep is more like yours.

How long is this going to last?

It’s not going to be forever! Usually, 4-month baby sleep regression lasts from 2 to 6 weeks. But it can also continue for just a few nights and stop, for others, it can take weeks.

What can you do?

Teaching your baby to self-soothe before the regression comes may facilitate this time for both of you. Midnight wakings are unavoidable, but if the kid can deal with that — it is not such big of a problem.

How to start?

Gradually eliminate sleeping aids, such as rocking, wrapping, and white noise. Those are important during the first three months, as they bring mother’s womb to mind. Now focus on creating a soothing bedtime routine, preparing the baby for self-reliance in the outside world. If you’ve had one before — it is even better!

What is the next step?

It is time for proper sleep training. After three months your baby’s brain is developed enough to deal with such changes calmly. You can use my Hold With Love method. It is very gentle, with no ‚cry it out’ approach. Within the How to teach a baby to fall asleep alone guide I give you an easy step-by-step instruction to follow. If you stay consistent, you should see success in just a few days!

Ability to self-sooth is a game-changer regarding baby sleep patterns. Even if the baby sleep regression comes, your little one will be able to go back to sleep on his own. That is a relief both for you and the baby.

Susan Urban
Kid Safety — A Step-by-Step Guide to Childproofing Your Home
Tags: Child Protection, Baby, Parenting

Sadly, these safety risks tend to escalate as your child gets older. You might think you’d be able to relax once your little one has learnt pick themselves up from a fall, or started moving around without pulling on bookcases for support.

But studies actually show that toddlers between 2–5 are just as prone to household injuries. Particularly drive way injuries, or incidents involving water.

So, what are you — as a responsible and caring parent — supposed to do? Round-the-clock surveillance is unachievable, and you need to give your little one some freedom to explore so we’d recommend focusing on preventing common accidents by:

Identifying all of the major safety risks

Removing any potential hazards

Rearranging or securing furniture to reduce the risk of common accidents

In this article, we’re going to walk you through the common safety risks and show you how to safely childproof your home. We’ll start with some case studies that highlight the biggest dangers, then work our way through the house room by room; discussing common hazards and explaining how to protect your little one.
Growing up with a Cleft
By: Richard Lee
Tags: Baby, Cleft Palate, Cleft, Parenting, Cleft Lip

Twenty-four years ago, I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, and twenty-six surgeries later, I stand here today.

Until I finished High School, I looked different than everyone else; my teeth were not straight, my nose was abnormally sized, and I had a public speech impediment. My self-esteem was low, to the point where I dreaded going back to school, which resulted in finishing high school a semester late.

Growing up with a cleft is no pleasant journey, but I firmly believe it shaped me into the person I am today. There’s a popular song by Johnny Cash called A boy named Sue. The song is about a boy who was bullied into adulthood because his name was that of girls. The boy met his father after many decades for the first time in a bar and asked his father why he named him Sue, the father explained that he knew he wouldn’t be there for him and wanted him to grow up strong and by having a unique name, it would shape him into a tough man.

In a way, I compare myself to Sue, growing up without a father, and being picked on throughout grade school for looking different, turned me into one tough cookie!

Throughout the years, I had always thought of a cleft as a burden, or just being dealt a bad hand, I’m here to tell you that it isn’t!

Being born with a cleft has taught me to to make some pretty bold moves in my life, it taught me that it’s okay for people not to like you, it’s okay to be rejected, it’s okay to fail, and its okay to be different. Once I fully adopted this mindset, I was completely unstoppable!

So to the parents of a cleft child, individuals who have a cleft, or anyone out there that feels like they don’t quite fit in, I’m here to tell you it’s okay! Being different sets you apart from everyone else and brings opportunities that people would kill to have. Embrace failure and learn to love being rejected, it’s that simple. I would also like to thank all the great doctors out there who put an unsurmountable amount of time into helping me become the person I am today.
Benefits of using a baby swing for your Infant
By: Tiber Sem
Tags: Baby, Swing, Baby Swing, Benefits, Baby Swing Benefits

Baby swing is a very popular device among parents of newborns. As it can provide comfort and entertainment to the baby. It can be bought in various price ranges, however the expensive one will have more features as compared to the cheaper one. But the core purpose of all the baby swings is same. They are manufactured to provide many kinds of benefits in the early stage of your baby. Let’s discuss those benefits of baby swings in detail.

Baby swing can help your baby to fall asleep early

There are many babies who stay frustrated and don’t sleep easily. A good baby swing can be great gift for them. As a baby swing provide different soothing motions at different speed levels. These motions can easily make your baby fall asleep early. So you can use baby swing for such purpose.

Swing can help parents to have some rest

No doubt, there is not greater comfort place for a baby than his parent’s arms. But the fact is that parents can’t always pick up their babies. As they also need some rest, then can get tired by picking up their baby all day. So a good baby swing can be a life saver for them. As whenever they get tired they can put their baby in a swing and have some rest. Even if they want to do some kind of other work, then still they can put their baby in a swing and do their work.

Baby swing can help with reflux and colic

Along with other benefits, you can also use a baby swing for reflux and colic problems of a baby. As these problems are very common among babies. In reflux, babies spit up the food they eat. So you can treat babies by selecting the upright position of a baby swing. In this way you can help your baby with a reflux. In colic babies cry a lot, they get fussy. So you can treat your colicky babies with its different soothing motions and with other additional features of a baby swing like music system, toys and vibration feature etc.

Baby swing can copy the motions of womb

When the baby is inside his mother’s womb, he feels different kind of motions there. So a baby feels uncomfortable in early stage after coming into this world. That’s why a baby swing can work for him. As baby swing makes motions like a mother’s womb. That’s why it can make baby comfortable by giving him the same feel as mother’s womb.

Baby swing is full of entertainment

Nowadays baby swings are fully equipped with entertainment system. Along with different soothing motions, baby swings contain music system. Some baby swings contain mp3 plugin option, which lets you enjoy the music of your own choice. They also contain some toys over the baby’s head to keep him engaged. So baby swings provide complete entertainment package to little babies that they’ll love to enjoy in swing again.
Coronavirus — How Can Parents Take Care Of Their Babies
Tags: Corona, Baby, Health, Childcare, Motherhood

With Coronavirus making the headlines almost every day now, it has definitely been alarming to everyone and especially parents. The first detection in an infant a couple of days ago has sparked fear in a lot of parents even leading to panicked visits to the hospital even at an innocent sneeze.

To help you with this predicament, we have listed down all the things you need to know to protect your little one from the virus and identify whether he or she is showing signs of the infection.

Firstly, make sure you take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your baby. Here’s how —

1. There is no need to panic. For now, multiple reports have stated that unless you are in China, the odds of encountering the virus are still low. Which means there is no immediate risk.

2. Stay updated but do not trust everything on the internet. The virus is new, but it’s part of a family of viruses that originates in animals. The virus is spread by inhaling droplets from an infected person, or by your hands picking up the virus and then touching your eyes.

3. There is a test to know whether you have contracted the illness of not. If you see symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath, make sure to visit a medical practitioner immediately.

4. There is no need to panic. For now, multiple reports have stated that unless you are in China, the odds of encountering the virus are still low. Which means there is no immediate risk.

5. Stay updated but do not trust everything on the internet. The virus is new, but it’s part of a family of viruses that originates in animals. The virus is spread by inhaling droplets from an infected person, or by your hands picking up the virus and then touching your eyes.

6. There is a test to know whether you have contracted the illness of not. If you see symptoms like fever, cough, and shortness of breath, make sure to visit a medical practitioner immediately.

7. Please follow these steps for early prevention offered by the CDC.

– “Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.”

– “Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.”

– “Avoid close contact with people who are sick.”

Lastly, don’t bother with wearing the surgical masks. According to this NYTimes story, a doctor said, “I’m more concerned about a mask affecting a child’s breathing than I am about them contracting the virus at this point”

Finally, do not worry about it too much dear moms. As we said, this will probably be the headlines for a few more months so make sure you and your baby are happy and safe by following all the necessary preventive measures. And if you have any more “Credible” information regarding the virus and how to identify it, please share it in the comments below!

Stay healthy. Stay safe
IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market Is Expected To Reach USD 10.74 Billion By 2020
By: Gaurav Shah
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Lighting, Industrial, Charger, Semiconductors

IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market Is Expected To Reach USD 10.74 Billion By 2020 Gaurav Shah Dec 2, 2020·2 min read

The global IGBT And Super Junction MOSFET Market is expected to reach USD 10.74 billion by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The need for high energy efficiency coupled with green initiatives is expected to be the key market driver over the forecast period. Changing consumer preferences have led to high demand for electric vehicles, which is also expected to drive power electronics adoption, and thus the IGBT & super junction MOSFET market.

The data center market has witnessed growth, which has spurred data center UPS market growth across organizations. High renewable energy demand has led to increased installation of wind turbines, which is expected to favorably impact the global market. The availability of alternatives to these products may restrain market growth over the next six years. Growing smart grid infrastructure is expected to serve as a considerable growth opportunity for companies operating in the market.

Click the link below:

http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/igbt-and-super-junction-mosfet-market

Further key findings from the study suggest:
Hunter Douglas has a rechargeable battery option for its motorized window shades
Tags: Lighting, Mobile Accessories, Chargers, Streaming

Hunter Douglas has a rechargeable battery option for its motorized window shades Shanell Aug 11, 2020·2 min read

Motorized window coverings are the ultimate fashion statement in a modern smart home, but motors need power. That has always meant some form of wiring (an electrical cord or, in the case of the PowerShades product line, an ethernet cable for power-over-ethernet) or environmentally hostile disposable batteries. Hunter Douglas now has a new solution for any of the shades in its motorization" rel="nofollow">PowerView product line: A rechargeable battery wand that’s available for both new installations or as a retrofit to existing ones.



This two-piece solution consists of a battery dock that mounts behind the headrail (replacing whatever power source was there originally, in the case of a retrofit) and a 12-inch-long Li-Ion battery that magnetically attaches to the dock.



Hunter Douglas The Hunter Douglas wand battery is with-interesting-anecdotes-1777-nathaniel-wraxall">pictured at the top of this photo, the docking station is in the middle, and the battery is installed in the dock at the bottom.



Hunter Douglas spokesperson Scott Stephenson tells me swapping out a drained battery for a fresh one is a simple matter of reaching behind the headrail. The battery should last a full year, according to Stephenson, a metric based on two operation cycles per day (e.g., opening in the morning and closing at night). The user is notified via email or the Hunter Douglas PowerView app when the battery needs to be replaced.



Hunter Douglas The Hunter Douglas PowerView app reports the charge/discharged state of each window treatment’s battery.



PowerView motorization starts at $299 per shade (depending on the style of the shade or blind: roller, honeycomb, wood, vertical, etc.), and the PowerView hub that serves as a bridge to your Wi-Fi network for all your shades costs $285. A rechargeable battery wand and dock adds another $65 per shade, while spare batteries that guarantee uninterrupted operation of the shades cost $70 each.



A single battery can be recharged in place using an AC adapter and a cord, a process that takes about three hours, or you can buy a dual-battery charging dock that will recharge two batteries at once for $95. The charging dock option will be particularly useful in homes with motorized shades on more than a couple windows.



Hunter Douglas PowerView shades can be incorporated in a broad range of both DIY and professionally installed smart home systems, ranging from Logitech Harmony Home to Control4, Crestron, Savant, and more. The PowerView system is also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri (by way of Apple HomeKit).



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Your Lenovo laptop will soon double as an Amazon Echo Show
Tags: Home Tech, Consumer Electronics, Chargers, Services

Your Lenovo laptop will soon double as an Amazon Echo Show Karuna Jan 11·2 min read

Have an idle laptop sitting on your desk on a kitchen counter? Lenovo has a novel idea: Turn it into an Amazon Echo Show, complete with Alexa.



Mentioned in this article Amazon Echo Show 5 Read TechHive's reviewMSRP $89.99See it Slated to debut on various Lenovo Yoga and IdeaPad laptops later this year, Lenovo’s Show Mode brings the Echo Show interface to a Lenovo PC, complete with support for voice commands and smart home control.



With Show Mode enabled, a Lenovo laptop or desktop system would essentially act as an Echo Show smart display. Just as with a standard Echo Show, you could ask Alexa questions, command her to turn your lights on and off, get weather reports, play music, read your schedule, or make calls to other Echo speakers.



[ Further reading: The best smart speakers and digital assistants ]Lenovo released images showing the familiar Echo Show display on a Lenovo laptop, complete with a clock, an upcoming event, and hourly weather conditions. Lenovo says you can also set the Show Mode interface to cycle through news headlines, Alexa tips, and upcoming agenda items, just like on a regular Echo Show.



Of course, you won’t be able to use Show Mode on any Windows system. Initially, Show Mode will only work on “select” Lenovo PCs, including laptops from the Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga 9i, Yoga 7i, Yoga AIO 7, and IdeaPad 5 lines.



Also, while typical Echo Show displays are intended to be left on all the time, a laptop would (of course) need to be open, booted up, and active (i.e., not in sleep mode) for Show Mode to work.



Still, Show Mode makes for an interesting way to make the most of your PC when you’re not actively using it. We’ll be eager to try it once the feature debuts in the second quarter of the year.



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We loved the iRobot Roomba 960 for $600, and this model is just $280
Tags: Electronics, Entertainment, Chargers, Audio

We loved the iRobot Roomba 960 for $600, and this model is just $280 Victoria Jan 11·2 min read

Every year we hope to renew ourselves and our lives for the new year. For 2021, how about reinvigorating your vacuuming strategy with a fantastic “renewed” iRobot Roomba 960 for under half its original $600 cost? Amazon is selling one for $280. That’s also $120 off the usual $400 for this refurbished model, and the all-time low. The is a one-day sale, which ends just before midnight Pacific time on Monday evening.



[ Want more great deals? Check out TechConnect, our home for the best tech deals, all hand-picked by the PCWorld, Macworld and TechHive editors. ]



We reviewed the Roomba 960, giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award—and that was at its full $600 price. “The Roomba 960’s flawless navigation, stellar cleaning, and advanced features set it apart from all other robot vacuums,” we said.



While that review is more than two years old, the Roomba 960 is still an excellent vacuum. It features Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration for voice control, and an intelligent mapping feature. The Roomba 960 has a three-stage cleaning system with rubber brushes, and you can control the vacuum via Wi-Fi using the iRobot smartphone app.



As for the “refurbished” part of this robovac, it comes with Amazon’s 90-day Renewed Guarantee, which means it will work and look like new. If it fails that promise, you can get a replacement or refund within 90 days.



The non-refurbished version of this can be anywhere from $400 to $500 depending on the day (as of this writing it’s $437). So you’re getting quite a bargain with the refurbished version.



[Today’s deal: Refurbished iRobot Roomba 960 for $280 on Amazon.]



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