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Easy ways to choose the best nasal aspirator for your baby

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A stuffy or runny nose causes great discomfort to adults and it’s the same for babies too, or even more. It’s hard to breathe you have a blocked nose and babies have a hard time as they cannot even blow their nose like adults. Hence, nasal aspirators are a great device to have in the medical kit for your baby. Read on to know more about how to use nasal aspirator on the baby . What is a nasal aspirator? Nasal or nose aspirator is a device that sucks out mucous from the baby’s nose. It’s small and handy and an easy way to clear up airways for the baby to breathe comfortably when it suffers from a cold. The mucous is collected and through suction and stored in a separate compartment in the device. Nasal aspirator is safe, cost-effective and very hygienic as well.  There are several designs and types in this as well and you can choose from a wide range for your infant.  The different kinds Bulb nasal aspirator This is the most common one and used widely by parents and i...

How to store breast milk in breast milk storage bags?

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  Breast feeding is the norm, especially in India and is also the healthiest way to feed an infant with proven long-term health benefits for the baby. However, sometimes, mothers prefer storing their milk to feed the baby. This happens if the baby is pre-mature and has a problem sucking, or if the mother or the baby is in the hospital and can’t be breast fed, or due to a busy lifestyle, the mother needs to store milk to feed the baby later. Here, we talk all about breast milk storage bags. Expressed milk What is expressed milk, you may wonder. This is merely milk that is extracted from the breasts and stored to be used for later. This process of expressing milk can be done by hand, with a manual breast pump or an electric breast pump. While doing this activity, it’s best to do it in a cosy and comfortable, private place. You need to be relaxed all the while; maybe at the start, you may be able to extract only a few drops, but it gets better and easier with time. How to store breast...

How do I care for my baby’s teeth?

Babies lack teeth for a few months after they are born. The front row teeth start to appear after 6 months. But oral hygiene and care of your baby’s mouth is important even when they are devoid of teeth. Although they do not eat any solid food consumption of breast milk, formula milk, or baby food can cause their oral hygiene to get hampered. Thus, the mouth of an infant must be cleaned with the help of a damp washcloth. Baby toothbrushes are commonly used to clean the gums. When the child starts to grow teeth, they should be taken care of to avoid infection and other dental issues. Dental care routine followed by patients for kids should be as follows: ●        The teeth of an infant should be properly washed with the help of a baby toothbrush. Baby toothbrushes are specially designed with soft bristles  ●        Parents should use only a tiny amount of toothpaste to brush the teeth of infants ● ...

Milk bottle-feeding hints and tips

It's not just your baby who learns and grows day by day, but even you as a parent, learn and grow with each passing day. You learn every little task from bathing, feeding, cleaning, and getting your child to sleep. Feeding your baby for the first time? Don't worry; relax! However, quite a hype surrounds this topic, but trust me; it's not that technical. Just Relax! Don't consider feeding your little one as a task or responsibility. Instead, look upon this as your moment of relaxation, time for bonding. So, keep your phone and remote aside, dedicate these few moments to your motherhood. Temperature Check: Just like you love your coffee at the right temperature, your kid also wants his meal at the right temperature. Please take a few drops of milk on your wrist and check the temperature before feeding it to the little one. Hold him right: You must have heard people recommending 45° as the perfect angle to hold the child while feeding. However, it...

How to Pack and Organize Your Diaper Bag

Well, we all are very much aware of the mommy's habits. They want to keep everything in place in an organized way. One thing that counts the most to them is arranging the items in a small way, taking out the best use of the resources. Packing the diapers into the bag in a way that mothers can carry them anywhere requires some expert tips. So please read the following guidance for the same: Tip 1: Start with little stuff A diaper bag is loaded with multiple pockets. Organize all the small things in those pockets. Keep the items in the bag in a way that they can be accessed easily. So, occupy the pockets with bandages, tissues, medications of your little one, thermometer, or breast pump accessories. It seems organized, right? Tip 2: Be ready for messy situations What could be other than making the space for soiled clothes or accessories? Do not forget to carry a wet bag to handle the messiness of your babies. The damp bag will protect the stuff from dirty clothe...