The Mother's Way

I always make sure that my daughter wears a helmet when she bikes.  According to Helmets.org, 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year, and 770 of these bicyclists died in 2006.  Quite frankly, the statistics show that 1 in 8 cyclists with bicycle-related injuries had a brain injury.

So when my daughter’s friend showed up this weekend without a helmet, there was no way I was letting her ride helmet-less with my daughter using one of our bikes!  Her friend’s head was too small, and her head would not fit any of our helmets.  And quite frankly, a helmet that is loose-fitting (and can be moved from side to side exposing the head) will do nothing to protect a victim in the event of an accident.

So I improvised.  Since I was going for a run anyways, I let my daughter’s friend run along with me for the first 3km, so she could run back home to her parent’s place.  She, out of breath, then managed to pick up her helmet, and her own bike, and I accompanied her back to our house.

As a parent, my motto is always: safety first!

If you follow some simple rules, getting baby to sleep through the night can be achieved painlessly and quicker than if you just put her to bed and hope for the best. New born babies sleep a lot and feed a lot! Any mother can tell you that! If you have a new born baby he or she will sleep, eat, have a quiet period while awake, occasionally cry and frequently poop.
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You’re expecting an addition to your family; it’s an exciting time, and you no doubt have a million things on your mind – getting the nursery ready, buying clothes for the baby, picking out names. While all of these things are important, there’s another thing that you may be forgetting all about – safety around your home, and childproofing your house.

It may seem like something you can put off for a while, especially if you haven’t had your baby yet – but time will fly by, and before you know it, your child will be getting into everything that looks exciting to them.
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Having a bath routine in place will make the job go by much smoother. Remember that the bathing environment should be calm and warm plus the baby should never be tired or hungry. Also, you should have all needed bathing items ready and at hand so you do not have to leave the baby alone.

There might be some babies who dislike taking a bath. For these children, sponge bathing might be a better choice instead.
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Even though colic can be common in babies, this information doesn’t help you or your child sleep through the night. Although experts aren’t sure about the nature of colic, they do know the signs of the syndrome. Does your child cry for hours and hours of a time even after you feed and change them? Is there no consolation for your child no matter how hard you try? Do you often feel like you are at your wit’s end from the intense crying of your baby? This is colic and there are many tips to dealing with and calming colicky babies.
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