Thursday, February 24, 2011
Filed under: Sleep Products
This summer, I talked about how fans can help babies sleep. Fans and other machines that create consistent noise will drown out noises from inside the house and without - like sirens! - and will keep baby's sleep environment peaceful. Not only that, white noise may help cut do
wn on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). While you won't be employing a fan in winter, you can keep up these benefits with a white noise machine.
The white noise machine I use with my children, and sell on my website, is the Sound Sleeper. The Sound Sleeper has 34 sound combinations, including womb sounds and the sound of the rain. Unlike certain other sound products on the market, including the much-popular teddy bear sound makers, the Sound Sleeper will keep going all night. Sounds going on and off may disrupt sleep and not be there to cover external noises that may wake baby.
If you search online, you'll see nothing but rave reviews about the Sound Sleeper and how it has helped contribute to babies, toddlers and children who continue to sleep well!
You can purchase the Sound Sleeper anytime from my website, but from 4th March 2011 to 18th March 2011, receive 10% off at checkout with coupon code fpdexwnm0311.
| Posted by Cheeky Chops at 5:31PM |
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Filed under: Parenthood
Hendrix is nearly 2 months old and I'm back at work helping other parents with their own children. Many of you wonder how this is possible. I'll share with you! It's thanks to the PumpEase!
Hendrix sleeps well, thanks to some early sleep tips I shared in our Newborn Sleep Guide. Though originally breastfed, I couldn't get back to work and breastfeed at the same time. However, Hendrix continues to receive breastmilk in his bottle. The only way this has been possible in my busy day, with a newborn and two other kids, is thanks to the PumpEase.
I can go on my laptop or call on the phone using the PumpEase bra. The openings in front stretch to fit any kind of pump and you can pump one side at a time or both at once. The bra fits comfortably and is even stylish! Because I'm not focused watching the milk flow, I can stay relaxed while pumping and also get stuff done.
I call the PumpEase my "lifesaver", and that it is! Whether you use it to get back to work, or to help you boost your milk supply in those early days, the bra takes the tedium out of pumping.
If you want to give the PumpEase a try, use coupon code cheeky15 to get 15% off your purchase at www.pumpease.com!
| Posted by Cheeky Chops at 5:40PM |
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Filed under: Baby Sleep
Nursing your baby to sleep, or giving baby a bottle of milk or juice at night, does more than create bad sleep habits. It can lead to tooth decay known as baby bottle mouth.
What is Baby Bottle Mouth?
A condition where the infant's teeth are extremely decayed (in some cases nearly eroded) from prolonged exposure to sugars trapped in baby's mouth.
These sugars come from milk or juice, often in a bottle or from nursing baby to sleep throughout the night. The fluids pool behind the teeth, particularly the upper teeth, and start to erode the enamel. Although mostly associated with bottle use, prolongued nursing can also cause baby bottle mouth.
Baby bottle mouth will usually first appear at the back of the teeth as brown spots - gums may also be damaged. It must be treated by a dentist right away. Though baby teeth do fall out, baby bottle mouth can lead to more serious issues such as infection or speech delays.
How to Avoid Baby Bottle Mouth
Take care of your baby's teeth from the second they appear, regularly brushing the teeth & gums and examining the teeth regularly - the Canadian Dental Association provides some useful resources on dental care. Wean from the bottle to a cup before the first birthday. Don't let your child walk around with a sippy cup all day. Avoid juice altogether. And, most importantly, avoid letting your baby have a bottle (unless water), or prolonged nursing, through the night.
Although you may choose to continue nursing well beyond your child's first birthday, it's best to avoid letting your toddler nurse to sleep or while sleeping to avoid baby bottle mouth.
Falling asleep on the breast or bottle is a very common issue that drives parents to seek my help.
| Posted by Cheeky Chops at 4:45PM |
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Filed under: Sleep Products
We've written several times in the past about various sleep products - swaddling, the Guardian Sleeper for babies with reflux or as a transition/alternative from swaddling, or wearable blankets, known sometimes as sleep bags or sacs. I'm happy to soon be offering one such wearable blanket, the popular sleep bags from Grobag. Indeed, as you know from my Newborn Sleep Guide, my newborn son Hendrix wears one to sleep!
Grobags are blankets that are worn instead of loose blankets or sheets, which are a hazard in the crib. Because arms are free, baby can easily move around and body temperature is better regulated. The Grobag can't be kicked off or tangled and can't be slipped out of. In addition to these benefits, putting your baby in the Grobag can be a great trigger for sleep as a part of your bedtime and nap routines.
You can use a Grobag right up until your baby moves to a bigger bed, and even then you can use Grobag's special duvets to keep toddler tucked in.
| Posted by Cheeky Chops at 8:54PM |
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Comments
Amy B
Posted 1 year ago
Ha ha! I love these pics. Sounds like a great product. Well done!
Laura M
Posted 1 year ago
You never cease to amaze me! I don't know how you do it all, but it's admirable. Congratulations on the arrival of Hendrix!
Kim
Posted 1 year ago
I have been using the PumpEase for expressing my milk for my twins while I work from home and it has been one of the best products I own. Without it, I wouldn't get nearly as much done in a day. I love this product.