Pregnancy and Motherhood

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

New baby checklist

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Your little bundle of joy is arriving soon, and if you are a new mom you might be feeling little overwhelmed and nervous what products to buy and what are needed before the baby`s arrival. I was also in the same position too as a first time mom. I also bought a whole lot of stuffs that we never even used, some of them my baby didn`t even liked to use and some were complete life savers. Here is the list that I have compiled that were absolute necessity and some of them are good to have (never know when you might need them).

Infant Car Seat and Stroller: Infant car seat is one of the most important product that you need to purchase before the baby`s arrival. The hospital staffs make sure that you have proper infant car seat (rear facing) installed in your car before discharging you and baby out of the hospital. We bought the Graco Infant car seat and stroller Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger Click Connect Baby Travel System, Gotham that comes as a set. The price is reasonable as the car seat and stroller comes together, easy to use and its not very bulky.

Bassinet or Dock-a-tot: A safe sleeper is required once the baby is home from the hospital. A bassinet that can adjust to your bed level next to your bed is much more easier especially at night during nursing and diaper changes. We personally liked the HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Premiere Series Bassinet, Luna as this swivels 360 rotation making nursing and diaper change easier. If you are looking to safely co-sleep with the baby next to you DockATot Deluxe+ Dock (Pristine White) – The All in One Baby Lounger – Perfect for Co Sleeping – Suitable from 0-8 Months (Pristine White) is for you. It keeps the baby safe by giving the same resembling environment as in the womb.

Diapers and Wipes: There are various brands of diapers especially for the newborns. We personally like Bambo Nature Eco Friendly Premium Baby Diapers for Sensitive Skin, Size 1 (4-11 lbs), 168 Count (6 Packs of 28) as it was the most reasonable and eco-friendly diapers that were free of harsh chemicals and perfumes and has wetness indicator as well.Along with the diapers, make sure to stack up with wipes as well. WaterWipes Sensitive Baby Wipes, 720 Count (12 Packs of 60 Count)are the one that are most safest as it contains 99.9% water and fruit extract.

Changing station or changing mat: To change diapers you might need a changing station where you can keep the baby safe while changing. We like Dream On Me Emily Changing Table which is very reasonable that comes in different colors and has the right size and it also comes with the changing pad. If you are planning to change on the floor then Changing Pad – Biggest Portable Changing Mat to Change Diaper (25.5″x31.5″) Waterproof Sheet for Any Places for Home Travel Bed Play Stroller Crib Car – Mattress Pad Cover for Boys and Girls also works perfectly fine.

Bath tub and Baby Wash: For bathing babies, a small bath tub is required . A bath tub where baby can lay down comfortably but is also easier for you to bathe the baby is needed. A simple bath tub like The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn To Toddler Tub, Aqua works best and it does fit in the kitchen sink and the hammock in the tub keeps the baby secure and prevents sliding. For the body wash we personally like Dr. Bronner’s Organic Baby Unscented Sugar Soap. 4-in-1 Organic Pump Soap for Home and Body (12 oz) as it contains organic ingredients with no harsh chemicals and keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized.

Hooded towels and washcloth: A soft and absorbent hooded towel is required after bath time for the little ones. Also good quality super soft wash cloth is needed to wipe their faces. Premium Hooded Baby Towels and Washcloth Set – Organic Bamboo Baby Towel with Hood – Extra Thick & Soft – Baby Bath Towels with Hood for Boy or Girl – Beige, Blue, or Pink with White Baby Shower Gift is made up of bamboo and cotton and is ultra soft for your baby`s soft and sensitive skin.

October 2, 2018October 19, 2018

Healthy pregnancy

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Yay! So now there is this beautiful and amazing journey ahead of you when your body slowly goes through a lot of changes and creates a life inside of you. Isn’t it beautiful? This is the time when you slowly transform yourself from being a women to a mother. So this time is extremely important to take care of your body as you are creating this life inside of you. Here are some of the tips which helped me to make my pregnancy easier and hope this helps you too. Always make sure with your health care provider before applying these tips and whether they are safe for you or not depending on your pregnancy.

Since every body is different and every pregnancy is different, so some of you may experience some things differently than others, which is absolutely okay as long as you and your baby is healthy. During my experience in pregnancy, I had horrible morning sickness but luckily it lasted only for the first trimester. I wonder why its called morning sickness since it lasts whole day and night. But wait, I am not here to scare you, since every experience is different and you might not even get morning sickness during your pregnancy. My morning sickness started around 8 weeks of my pregnancy . My favorite foods like dumplings, pizzas started grossing me out. Food aversions really started to kick in and I could not eat anything. Everything would smell really horrible. The only thing I could eat was saltine crackers, apples, and some plain rice . One thing to avoid morning sickness is to keep yourself hydrated even though you don’t feel like drinking water, but it really helps. Keep some crackers or other snacks that you can eat by the bedside. I would wake up around 4 am in the morning and munch on the crackers to avoid throwing up in the morning. Sucking some fresh ginger also helped me with the nausea. My doctor prescribed me some medications for my morning sickness but I didn’t felt like taking it as I was staying home at that time and it was manageable. As mentioned earlier, it was not that bad and it slowly subsided after 3rd month or the first trimester.

August 31, 2018October 19, 2018

Getting your body ready for pregnancy

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Those chubby cheeks, tiny little hands and feet, bright curious eyes- a little angel in your home that brightens your whole world. How exciting, right? First of all, congratulations on making this exciting decision, which is one of the biggest milestone in the journey of your life.

Since every body is different, so there are some of you who do not have any issues on getting pregnant, whereas some of you might be struggling or having difficulties in conceiving. But don’t worry, there are some tips and ideas which I learned and did before my pregnancy and which you can also incorporate in your daily life that might help you in becoming pregnant.