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Sleep

Baby’s Sleep Routine – II

By Practical Mama |
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SECRET WORD: DAILY ROUTINE Babies do need a certain routine. In their new home, they need safety, objects and sounds they are familiar with utmost. Changes excite them but if  they would know what is going to happen, what is going to come by with their parents' signs, they would be less uncomfortable and can move from feeding to play and from … [Read more...]

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Baby’s Sleep Routine – I

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I have compiled the information I am about to share with you through my personal observations, experiences as well as the books and articles I have read on the subject. Though some of the information contains general facts, technical information, it might also reflect my own thoughts and beliefs. Every baby is different. Some babies might be … [Read more...]

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Sleeping like a baby

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I am going to write a series about sleeping habits for babies - and their parents - of course. Once you become parents, some of the main issues you mainly deal with are feeding the baby/appetite as well as sleeping habits.  There is a saying "Sleeping like a baby". Many parents and I, we ask ourselves who came up with this unrealistic … [Read more...]

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Product Review: Crib Tent

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We bought this canopy when our baby started standing up and figured out that he could actually bounce on the crib mattress. Benefits: It prevents the baby from climbing out or jumping out of the crib. It prevents the baby from reaching out to the drawer on which we had to place the CD-player and the speakers and fall down. It helps keep … [Read more...]

Kids' Health, Sleep

Safety: Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Bedroom

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This very simple but life saving list of baby and child safety tips, consists of information from books I read and the recommendations I received from doctors. These rules are to protect your vulnerable baby from hazards and house accidents while the baby is playing, eating, sleeping, while in the car 24/7. We always have to be alert. We also … [Read more...]

Sleep

Sleep music for baby’s bedtime

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Sleep music is an important part of my baby's bedtime routine. After I recorded my own lullaby and soothing sounds album, I set up a CD/mp3 player and mini speaker system by my son's crib.  I use music to help him fall asleep and stay asleep. I use my old portable CD player and ancient mini PC speakers. Now there are many products that play CD,  … [Read more...]

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I am a mother of two and a type of person who you would call “Jack of all trades, master of none”. As you might guess from categories, I love my children, reading, sewing, gardening, traveling and cooking. I also work full time so I have to be practical to do all the things I want to do in a 24-hr-day. More About Me


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