Rabu, 18 November 2009

Tips on Baby's Weight Gain


So worried sick because your beloved baby isn't weighing normally like your neighbor's baby? That happens sometimes but no worries. There's some other way for your baby to gain more kilograms. Here we're about to discuss some possible causing factors of underweight case.

Possible causes
  • bad breastfeeding method
  • medical problems that may lead to static weight
How to gain more weight
  • Stop or decrease solid foods
  • sleep with baby
  • try baby-massaging
  • nurse often at least 2 hours in the day and once at night
  • allow your baby to completely finish one side before the other
  • use breast massage and breast compression
  • pump your breasts for a few minutes before nursing
  • prioritize giving breastmilk over formula
(extracted from Kellymom.com)

Safe Toys for Children


Kids and toys are so inseparable. As parents, we always want our kids happy by buying them some toys to play with. But beware of some toys as they sometimes pose dangers to our kids.
These are some guidelines for choosing the safest toys for your kids. If you care to read the longer version of this article try viweing pediatrics.about.com.

  • 0-3 years old: Don't buy a toy consisting small parts (marbles, small magnets, balls) or anything that stimulate them to swallow because it can choke your kids.
  • 3-5 years old: Never buy a toy with sharp edges or points or one that can break easily. Parents should pay attention to crayons or any drawing materials, they might contain toxic. Buying a toy with magnet is also to be avoided.
  • 6-12 years old: Try to teach them to separate their toys from their younger siblings. For boys who like to play toy guns, make sure the toy gun is brightly colored (unlike real guns, which usually dark-colored)

Baby TV: The Online Playground for Kids



Never had a clue that the Internet offers a lot of chances for our kids to have fun. For toddlers and infants, visiting this site could be kind of amusing as the site I'm going to tell you is offering lots of games for them.


Babytv.com really serves as a great resource to amuse children at any age. The colors and layout are designed so attractively that children will get certainly glued to it at the first time they see the site.

The blue-background site provides two centers; playing and learning center. Both are undoubtedly educative and brain-stimulating. There are also some BabyTV programs and schedules, and fun activities suggestion for parents.