Cute Babies

Jack and Jill went up the hill,
To fetch a pail of water;
Jack fell down, and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.

One, two,
Buckle my shoe;
Three, four,
Shut the door;
Five, six,
Pick up sticks;
Seven eight,
Lay them straight;
Nine, ten,
A good fat hen;
Eleven, twelve,
Who will delve?
Thirteen, fourteen,
Maids a-courting;
Fifteen, sixteen,
Maids a-kissing;
Seventeen, eighteen,
Maids a-waiting;
Nineteen, twenty,
My stomach’s empty.

Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
And mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock.

Baa, baa black sheep
Have you any wool
Yes sir, yes sir
Three bags full.

One for my master
And one for my dame
And one for the little boy
Who lives down the lane.

Parenting is a pleasant experience for new parents. This is a phase in life which is like a blessing in disguise. Parenting is also an instinct and there is no need to actually tell a parent how to hold the child or explain matters on hygiene. New born baby care for first time mums is an overwhelming experience. All mums know by instinct that their child is hungry and spend giving quality time to nurse the baby.

With so much of modernization, it is convenient to invest in baby products. The baby cot is a safe environment which can be installed along with the beeper. The cot also has protective varnish on the sides that does not chip easily. Supervising the child at all times is necessary and for emergencies the beep is a dependable gadget to alert you.

Working moms can also seek the comfort of expressing milk through breast pumps and refrigerating the same. The care giver can feed the baby at regular intervals. The pumps and container need to be sterilized. Weaning the baby is a personal decision though pediatricians recommend 2 years of feeding to improve the immunity of the child. Talking to the new born is a way to establish a bond. The gibberish coos and gurgles are all signs of acknowledgement along with the crooked smile and squinted glances.

New borns take time to focus and their eyes are yet to gain strength. Their skin is extremely sensitive and finger massage is the best way to soothe them. Oil, soap, powder or moisturizer of sutiable brands is available in the market but consulting the doctor is vital before beginning on a routine. Baby care can also be exhausting and hence every parent must be practical in taking care of their own self.

Broken nights and sleepless days happen in the beginning and small children are also prone to nasal congestion and cough. With time and patience every parent learns to cope up with children’s illness as the true joy lies in seeing the child achieve his or her milestones is exciting.

Making your child wear shoes is indeed no child’s play. Many a times parents come across situations where they have to force their little ones to wear shoes and sometimes this becomes quite a nightmare for poor mummies and daddies. Parents especially the first timers usually receive so many advices from their elder ones that they are constantly worried about their babies; however the idea is to not fret. There is nothing drastically wrong about not wearing shoes. The feet of a baby are constantly developing and the fact is that being barefoot actually helps to strengthen foot muscles and promote balance. Somehow parents have a misconception that babies who wear shoes learn to walk faster. This is absolutely a myth. There has been no research to validate this belief.

Parents should remember that they should leave their babies barefoot as much as possible. Let your baby experience different surfaces such as grass, marble, and sand and others.
So the next question that parents have is what kind of shoes should they buy for their children? Buy Shoes with a thin, soft sole that will help your baby to feel the ground. Buy shoes of a lighter material for your child’s comfort. This will also help the foot to develop. Prefer canvas shoes than synthetic shoes, as they promote circulation of air. Check the flexibility of the shoes before buying. Last but not the least, choose the right size. Tight shoes can confine the natural growth of your baby’s feet. And bigger size tends to come off easily.

Bed wetting or sleep wetting is referred to the passing of urine while sleeping. It is commonly seen in young children. There are a number of causes for bed wetting. It can be hereditary, physical causes, psychological causes or stress.

In maximum cases, bed wetting is inherited. If the parent suffered from bed wetting, then the chances of the child to become a bed wetter increase. Also it can be due to physical traits. Children with a relatively small bladder or a problem with the valve tend to suffer from bed wetting. Constipated children are prone to experience bed wetting. Bed wetting can also happen due to psychological or neurological reasons. Sometimes the brain takes time to develop and it cannot control the bladder at an early age. Stress is another major reason for children suffering from bed wetting.
Children who undergo stress due to reasons like conflict between parents, domestic abuse, peer pressure, etc are likely to start wetting the bed.

Children suffering from bed wetting have low self-esteem and low self-confidence. They are often teased by friends and peers and punished by uninformed and ignorant parents. Parents should remember that bed wetting is unintentional and unintended.

Parents can take a few measures to help their children when it comes to bed wetting. Avoid letting them consume any liquid a few hours before they go off to bed. Also, make him go to the toilet before going to bed. Ensure that your child is wearing warm nightwear because a drop in the temperature increases the chances of bed wetting. Consulting a doctor is very important as he may subscribe medical cure as well as notify you about the exact cause.

Bed wetting is not a disease but just a temporary condition. Children should not be avoided or punished because of this. Parents should understand and also make their children realize that it is a very normal condition and will be gradually cured with time.