November 2009

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New Parent Tips: 5 Things You Should Never Be Without

November 25, 2009 in Baby Gift Baskets, New Parent Tips, twins baby gifts | No comments

So you’re having twins? Well, congratulations! As they say, when it comes to twins, it’s double the trouble, double the fun! And double the trouble it is if you do not know how to work your way around feeding two babies, burping them, changing their diapers and giving them their bath. Here are 5 things that you should have if you are expecting twins:

  1. Follow a schedule. Whether it’s about feeding your babies or having them take a bath or putting them to sleep, creating a schedule that you and your babies can follow will allow you to have sometime for a break.patches plsuh puppy lovie
  2. A housekeeper or someone to assist you with your daily chores. Since you and your husband would have your hands full taking care of the baby, you would need someone to take over the other chores that you would not be able to do. If you are cash-strapped, you can ask for the help of your relatives or close friends.
  3. Dress and name your twin babies differently. Although similar sounding names and having the same dress can be cute, it can also be quite confusing especially if you’re having identical twins.
  4. Make sure that you have a two-seater stroller. Better if you can get one where the seats are arranged in such a way that one is in front of the other.
  5. Stock on  a number of swaddle blankets. Aside from keeping your babies warm, they also help them avoid the startle complex. No startle complex, no crying babies. No crying babies, one good night’s sleep for you.

By keeping the following things in mind, you would be able to take care of your little ones without having to tire yourself so much.

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New Parent Tips: 5 Breastfeeding Myths

November 19, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Breastfeeding your baby can be an entirely new experience especially if you are a first-time mom. The good things is, there would be many people who would be willing to give you pieces of advice when it comes to breastfeeding. Unfortunately, not all of this would be true. Here’s some of those that are considered to be myths:

  1. There really are women who do not produce a lot of milk. In truth, women produce more milk than their babies would need. The problem usually lies in the fact that most babies are unable to latch properly on to their mother’s nipples.
  2. Breastfeeding hurts. Feeling a bit sore during the first few days of breastfeeding is normal but experiencing that can be considered more than mild is a cause for concern. Oftentimes, this signifies that the baby is not latching on properly or that the mother has some from of yeast infection of the nipples.
  3. If your baby is experiencing diarrhea or vomiting, you should stop breastfeeding.In truth, breast milk is the only liquid that your baby would need in order to fight off diarrhea. You should, however, stop other food that he or she is taking.unique personalized baby gifts
  4. Breastfeeding could be time-consuming. Of course it would eat up your time but it is also fairly easier than bottle feeding. With breastfeeding, you need not worry anymore about lugging around bottles, warm water, or breast pumps.
  5. Small breasts mean low milk supply. How much milk a mother is able to supply is not dependent on the size of her breasts.

If you are ready to breast milk your baby, then you should have with you some Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ burp cloths ready to clean up after your baby.

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New Parent Tips: 5 Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash

November 13, 2009 in Baby Diaper Cakes, Baby Gift Baskets, Baby Shower Diaper Cakes, New Parent Tips | No comments

As a mom, one of the things that you would need to contend with is diaper rash. Diaper rash is a type of skin irritation caused by constant wetting and drying of the skin combined with exposure to various other irritants, in this case, the  diaper. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind to prevent diaper rash:

  1. Allowing your baby to go diaper-free every now and then is one of the surest ways to prevent diaper rash. Make sure, however, that you can immediately clean up after your baby should he or she pee or poop.
  2. Go for cloth diapers over disposable ones. Studies have proven that there is an increased incidence of diaper rash when it comes to disposable diapers.
  3. Make sure that you change your baby’s diapers as soon as it becomes wet or after he or she has had bowel burt's bees ingredientsmovement.
  4. Limit your use of soap on baby’s bottoms. Keep in mind that some soaps tend to be quite harsh on baby’s skin. same goes for the detergent that you use when washing your baby’s diaper cloths.
  5. Lastly, make sure that you put a protective barrier between the diaper and your baby’s bottom. This can easily be achieved with a thin layer of any diaper ointment.

Simply Unique Bay Gifts carry a whole line of diaper cakes that come complete with diaper ointment cream and baby powder to help keep your baby off of diaper rash.

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New Parent Tips: 5 Reasons Why Your Baby Is Crying

November 8, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

One of the challenges that a first time mom has to face is trying to figure out what’s making her baby cry. Here are the top 5 reasons why your baby is crying and what you can do about it:

  1. One of the reasons why your baby can be cranky and would continually cry for hours is that he or she is teething. The pain is basically brought about by the teeth tearing through the gums. One way to relieve the pain is to cold teething rings for your baby to chew on.baby essential items
  2. Wet diapers can also make your baby cry. Keep in mind that, left unattended, these wet diapers can lead to diaper rash. As soon as possible, have your baby’s diaper changed.
  3. Another reason why babies cry is because they are not feeling well. The reasons  for not feeling well can run from a simple cold to fever or colic. A quick visit to the doctor should do the trick.
  4. Babies also tend to cry a lot because of the startle reflex. This is a sudden body movement that infants would make while asleep as a response to a loud noise. Some moms have found swaddling babies as one way to keep them from having a startle reflex.
  5. Lastly, babies cry whenever they are hungry. This can easily be remedied by breastfeeding your baby. Make sure that you have some bib and burp cloths with you to avoid getting milk spills on you.

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New Parent Tips: 5 Tips on Diapering Your Baby

November 5, 2009 in Baby Diaper Cakes, Baby Gift Baskets, New Parent Tips | No comments

Even before your baby is born, one of the things that you would need to decide on is whether you would allow your baby to wear cloth diapers or disposable ones. Whatever your decision is, you have to be ready to change your baby’ diapers every two to three hours or so. Here are some tips to make diapering your baby an easy task:organic diaper cake

  1. When changing your baby’s diapers, make sure that you have within your reach everything that you would need. Aside from the diaper, this would include the fastener (if you would be using a cloth diaper), diaper creme (if your baby has a rash), some warm water, and cean wash cloths or diaper wipes as well as cotton balls.
  2. If you have a baby boy, you wouln need to take extra precautions when removing the diapers as exposure to air might make him urinate. Having a baby towel ready might keep you from getting wet.
  3. If your baby girl had bowel movement, make sure that you wipe her bottom from the front going backwards. This would ensure that she does not catch any urinary tract infection.
  4. Change your baby’s diaper as soon as it gets wet or immediately after your baby has had a bowel movement. This would prevent diaper rash from forming. Rubbing some diaper creme or ointment before putting on your baby a fresh set of diapers would also prevent diaper rash formation.
  5. Every now and then, allow your baby to be diaper-free. This gives his or her skin a chance to breathe.

Simply Unique Baby Gifts carry a number of diaper cakes made from disposable diapers that you might be interested in.

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New Parent Tips: 5 Tips On Handling Colicky Babies

November 1, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

One of the challenges that a first-time mom would have to face is knowing when your child has colic. In medical terms, colis is described as acute abdominal pain in infants. It is a common condition that affects about 20% of newborn babies.

Colicky babies usually have bouts of intense crying wherein their faces coud appear flushed. These bouts usually occur at the same time each day. They also tend to clench their fist tight, draw their knees up and arch their back. Te abdominal may also feel tense to touch.

So what should you do?

  1. One of the simplest method to relieve colic is to hold your baby.  Oftentimes, colic stems from your baby’s need to be held.personalized baby boy blanket
  2. Make sure that, when you feed your baby, you are using the right-sized teat in your baby bottle; otherwise, there is a great chance that your baby would swallow air. It also helps to burp your child before letting him go to sleep. For mothers who are breastfeeding, avoiding food that are rich in caffeine or spices can help prevent colic
  3. Pacifiers are another way to help ease colic. This will give them something to suck on.
  4. Giving your baby a warm bath before setting them down to sleep can also help prevent colic.
  5. Another proven way to prevent colic in babies is to swaddle them. Swaddling involves wrapping securely your baby in a baby blanket.

Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a complete line of baby blankets that you can choose from for your baby. Some can even be personalized while some feature a growth chart that can make swaddling time a fun time for you and your baby.

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