baby bib

You are currently browsing articles tagged baby bib.

New Parent Checklist: 5 Tips When Starting On Solid Food

March 14, 2010 in New Parent Tips | 1 comment

Starting your baby on solid food can be one of the most awaited milestones in a parent’s life, so exciting that some parents take a number of things for granted.

Here are some tips to keep in mind to make starting on solid foods a breeze:

  1. If your little on is under the age of three, as much as possible, avoid giving them berries, hard candies, medium to larg chunks of meat, nuts, olives, and raw carrots. Keep in mind that, although your baby can already chew, there is still the possibility of him or her choking.
  2. Make sure you check first with your doctor if you can mix cow’s milk with your baby’s cereals. There have been reported cases of allergies as well as adverse reactions in infants ingesting cow’s milk.
  3. Do not sweeten your baby’s food unless he or she shows sign of dissatisfaction with the unsweetened variety.
  4. Introduce vegetables first before fruits to keep your baby from going after the sweet taste of fruits.
  5. Introduce meat when your baby is already 8 months or older. This is also the case when it comes to eggs and other dairy products.

Keep in mind that whatever taste preferences your little one would develop during her early years would be with her throughout her life, so you should choose her food well.

Make sure you keep a baby bib handy at all times when feeding your little one as your first few attempts at feeding her would definitely be a messy one. Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ has a great line of baby bibs which you might want to try.

Tags: , , , , , ,

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.

Tags: , , , , ,

New Baby Checklist: 5 Reasons Why You Should Breastfeed

October 18, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

For most working women, breastfeeding can oftentimes be a challenge, what with being tired from all the day’s work and having to get up early the next day. This is the reason why, most women are having second thoughts about stopping for a moment in order to breastfeed their baby. Well, here are some reasons why you SHOULD breastfeed your baby:

  • Your breast milk contains essential minerals and vitamins that could help protect your baby from illness during the first few months of his life. These vitamins and minerals are unique to your baby’s needs
  • Breast milk is easier to digest and can aide your baby in digesting food. This would also mean that your baby baby burp clothswould not be suffering from indigestion
  • Breast feeding can also strengthen the mother-child bond
  • Since breast feeding is free, you definitely get to save a lot of money.
  • Breast feeding has also been proven to help in allowing your uterus to contract to its pre-pregnancy size

So what are you waiting for? Grab those bibs and burp cloths and start nursing your baby the way it should be.

Tags: , , , ,

New Baby Checklist: 5 Tips on Getting Your Baby To Latch On Properly

August 22, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Breastfeeding is supposed to be one of the most memorable experiences for a new mom. However, you would come across stories of moms experiencing discomfort such as sore nipples when they breastfeed.  One of the causes of this problem is the difficulty of having the baby latch on the nipple properly. Here are some tips on how you could do it right the first time:

  1. Make sure that your nipple is in line with your baby’s nostrils. You can do this by slightly tilting your baby’s head and supporting it. Do not push your baby’s head to your breast.
  2. Your baby’s mouth should cover the nipple and most of the nipple area as well as the bottom part of your breast. If this is not the case, break your baby’s suction by inserting your finger between your breast an your baby’s mouth. Have your baby re-latch to your breast.
  3. If your baby does not latch on, don’t fret. Take him off your breast and finger-feed him. After a few minutes, you can try breastfeeding him again.
  4. Listen for smacking or clicking sounds. This indicates that your baby has not latched on properly and is not getting enough milk.
  5. baby burp clothsYou should also check if your baby is sucking in his or her lip. This could cause soreness on your part. Insert your finger into your baby’s mouth and flip out his lips.

Once your baby has latched on, you might need to have a bib or burp cloth ready for any spills. Simply Unique has some quality bib and burp cloths that you can choose from.

Tags: , , ,

Newborn Baby Checklist: 5 Tips and Tricks On Burping Your Baby

July 12, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

bib and burp clothAs a new parent, one of the things that you need to put down on your newborn baby checklist is how to burp your baby. Burping is the natural way by which we release gas from our body. Since babies do not have full control of their muscles yet, they would need your help in releasing gas trapped in their stomach. Here are some tips on how you should do it:

  1. One of the common ways by which you can burp a baby is by placing your baby over your shoulder and gently patting his back. You have to make sure, however, that his upper body lies against your collar bone.
  2. You can also burp your baby by letting him sit on your lap, leaning him forward slightly and then gently patting his back. In order to make this work, the heel of your hand should be placed directly under his or her rib cage. You would also need to apply light pressure.
  3. A variation of the above method calls for you to bend your baby a little bit more forward and the slowly rotating his body while rubbing his back much like how you would do a stretching exercise. However, you might want to use this only if your baby can already hold his or her own head.
  4. You can also try having your baby lie belly down on your lap. Rub small circles on his back using the heel of your hand or gently pat them. This is particularly handy for colicky babies.
  5. Some babies respond well to a change in position. If your baby finds it hard to burp using the above method, you can try shifting them from one position to another.

Since burping your baby can cause accidental “spills”, make sure that you have a burp cloth ready at all times. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a good burp cloth line up.

Tags: , , ,

New Baby Checklist: 5 Tips When Feeding Baby

July 5, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Although breast milk would be able to provide everything that your new born baby would need, come 4 months of age, you would notice that your baby would start showing interest for solid food. He might try reaching out for food that is on your plate and might attempt to put things into his mouth. Here are some tips on how to handle your baby’s cravings:

The first thing that you need to do is to ready yourself with the fact that half of the food you would offer to your baby would most likely end up on the floor or on your baby’s bib and chin. There’s no need to fret about this as your baby still has to get used to how food tastes and feels.

You can start with letting your baby eat cereal from a spoon. Make sure, however, that you do not give them hot as this could hurt your baby’s tongue and might not help him be more confident in transitioning from milk to solid food.

Avoid foods that have high tendencies to be allergens. When feeding your baby, make sure you watch his body’s reaction. If you notice rashes, diarrhea, too much passing of gas or belching and fussiness after eating, get in touch with your pediatrician as this could already be signs of allergy.

bib and burp clothIf your baby seems to avoid certain food, don’t force them to eat it. You can, however, try to offer the same type of food at a later time when he is less fussy.

When your baby reaches 9 months of age, you can start giving him or her solid chunks of food. Make sure, however, that you cut the food into bite sizes to prevent possible choking.

At all times, make sure that you have your bib and burp cloths with you. If you haven’t picked one yet for your baby, you can try the ones at Simply Unique Baby Gifts.

Tags: , , ,