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Baltic Amber Teething Necklace
Our Latest Product Review – Baltic Amber Teething Necklace
● 100% Premium Baltic Amber for holistic drug-free pain relief.
● Traditional solution trusted by Mums for centuries.
● Teething Necklaces from BigBuoy Baby Products are hand crafted in the E.U.
When is it used?
The Baltic amber necklace is worn by Baby from 8 weeks old.
How does it work?
The amber is heated from the warmth of Baby’s skin to release an antioxidant oil for drug-free soothing. Premium Baltic Amber is highly valued for its higher concentrations of Succinate and healing properties. This holistic pain relief alleviates babies teething pains to soothe and comfort. Naturally!
Is Baltic Amber new?
The healing properties of Baltic Amber is nothing new and used in a wide range of ways to alleviate pain and discomfort. Mums throughout Europe have trusted Baltic Amber for centuries to soothe their babies through the distressing teething stage.
Why BigBuoy?
BigBuoy Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces are hand crafted in the E.U. and brought to the Hong Kong market to meet an increasing demand by Mums for a natural drug-free aid to teething pains. Amber necklaces from BigBuoy Baby Products use 100% natural Baltic Amber. Each amber element is hand selected and delicately smoothed for baby’s comfort. Secured with a screw clasp each element is individually knotted with strong silk for durability.
100% natural, holistic solution to soothe Baby from teething discomfort.
Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Children
Few things tug at a parent’s heartstrings like the cries and pleas of a child in the throes of a separation anxiety attack; still, they are a normal (if distressing) part of childhood development. With proper coping strategies and plenty of love, the worst of your child’s anxieties can be managed until he’s older, at which point most children tend to outgrow their fears of being separated from a parent or familiar adult.
Finding Yourself in Parenting
Many times, parents find themselves lost in a world that belongs only to their children. Mothers, in particular, seek self-worth and importance amongst the daily hustle and bustle of attending to their little ones’ needs or making time for their husbands. While men often feel this way too, women generally seem to be a bigger victim of the toll of starting a family.
Today’s society demands women to be everything they weren’t and everything they might not have been. Caring for an infant is a full-time responsibility. On top of that, getting the housework done while settling three meals a day makes your day-to-day schedule seem impossible. These days, most women find themselves working eight days a week while taking on the multiple responsibilities of the mother, being the housekeeper, and having to work from home in order to raise additional funds for the family. Now, that’s tough!
If you are overwhelmed by being a new mom, and you are afraid of failing, don’t worry. You are not the only one. Post-pregnancy hormones tend to make women feel that way. In addition to all of the stress and tension, we have to pacify a crying child or entertain an angry husband. While this is normal for most new mothers, there are ways of coping and dealing with all of the frustration and guilt.
Despite your hormones going crazy and being completely uncontrollable, several new “mom techniques” can help soothe the soul and relax the being.
- Breathe like you were pregnant. Consistent deep breathing will carry oxygen to the brain- your nerve centre that triggers all panic attacks. Typically, when anxiety or depression kicks in, your brain suffers from a lack of oxygen and your heart, which is triggered by the brain, works harder and harder to pump more oxygen than usual. Overworked hearts show signs of stress and fatigue that affects your well being, body movements, behaviour, and mood. This can also be a health hazard if you are older or have a weaker tolerance.
- Sleep while your newborn sleeps. Many new moms take this for granted, thinking they can survive without sleep. Well, guess what? Sleep deprivation is a main cause of depression and frustration. Not to mention, lack of sleep plays a major role in post-pregnancy blues and, of course, weight gain. Yes, weight gain. Women who get ample sleep after pregnancy shed pregnancy weight a lot faster that those who don’t. Sleep not only helps restore your body’s strength and energy, but it also gives your body sufficient rest to rev up metabolism the next day. Lack of sleep slows metabolism down, causing you to feel sluggish and sometimes easily agitated.
- Put on that red dress. Most new moms do not dress up, until they feel that they are fit or in shape to do so. Dressing up a little, even to go to the grocery store or the shopping centre, can help boost confidence levels and make you feel like a new you. This also brings a sense of achievement for most moms and lifts self esteem levels. While you think you are fat, people walking pass you actually do not think so. Especially if they notice that you are pushing a stroller. Use all of that as forgiveness to not looking like what you were before and enjoy every moment of not having to watch your weight, at least until you are done breastfeeding.
- Take nights off even if you don’t have a nanny. Many young parents do not have the luxury of in-laws or nannies watching their children on a Friday night, while they enjoy themselves for a night out. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. After you put your little one to bed (even if it’s for 2 hours), microwave some popcorn, get a few cold drinks, and finally catch that movie that you have heard all of your friends and family talk about for months. Dating does not have to only occur outside the household. Many young parents find comfort in knowing that their baby is safe while they are enjoying a “night in” and not breaking the bank for a fancy restaurant or big date somewhere fancy.
- Go outdoors when it seems stuffy. Many new moms feel down or stressed when they are constantly cooped up in the house (not to mention that neighbour who is constantly playing sad love songs on his piano). When things seem to get a little irate, a little depressing, or mundane, do not hesitate to pop your little one into his/her comfy stroller, put on your running shoes, and take a stroll around the neighbourhood. Outdoor walks calm the senses and soothe the mind. Listen to the sound of wind whistling through the trees and experience serenity for once. The sunlight is medically proven to cheer people up, because it produces vitamin D and is a natural source of lithium. Indirect sunlight also helps with jaundice in babies. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen (but not for babies less than 12 months old).
No matter the cure is for “Mommy Blues,” one thing is for sure, there isn’t anything greater or better than this life experience. Cherish the moments and live life to the fullest, and your little ones will one day grow up and live life the same.
The Spirit of Giving
The past years have shown an increase in the average person’s spending power. All year round, we buy what we want, when we want and as often as our pockets permit us to. The time of the year has come once again where we take time to reflect on our good fortunes and blessings and show that we actually care through giving!
How fortunate we must be to be able to share this joy with others who are deprived of it. There are more children who are less fortunate (in Singapore) than we can ever begin to imagine. Children that lack opportunity to experience what we do so casually throughout the year. Children, like any other that only seek security and love. Well, your footstep helps these kids go a long way.
Would a small percentage of our time, money and effort to help these kids once a year then, be too great a deal for us? The children at the Children’s Society look forward to this celebration of Christmas, in hopes to have a simple little wish come true.
This year, let us show we care by giving! Remember, your time and/or donations you offer only ONCE in a year will put a smile in the hearts of many less fortunate children for a long, long time.
To be a part of this special occasion, please visit http://www.facebook.com/createchristmas/
About the Author
Sarah Jane is certified & trained in Montessori Teaching, with years of expansive knowledge and experience with young children from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sarah Jane expresses her love and interest for child development through her writing, constantly sharing and promoting awareness to parents and educational workers from all walks of life. She is also the co-founder of a multinational marketing firm Hot Fry Media (http://hotfrymedia.com).
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Expecting a newborn? How to avoid overspending the first time round…
The first time is always an experience especially when there’s so much to do and so many things to buy. While first-time parents are often excited and want to make sure they are prepared, it can get a little overwhelming just getting the odds and ends together before baby arrives.
Here is a quick guide to what you might need by the time baby is born, and what you can afford to wait on and save on.
1. Crib/Bassinet: Depending on what your plans are for baby, a crib or bassinet might not be necessary from the very beginning. Many new parents have spent time and money searching for the perfect crib only to find that baby isn’t ready to sleep in it. In recent years, parents have leaned towards co-sleeping for the initial few months as a way to bond with baby. This also makes it easy for mothers who are breastfeeding. If you have decided to have baby in your bed, then wait on the crib and look out for sales or offers to save some money on it.
2. Car Seat: A car seat is a definite must-have, especially since most hospitals now do require you to have one prior to leaving the hospital after delivery. Car seats come in many different types, and the infant ones can even double up as a make-shift rocker in the house.
3. Milk Bottles & Formula: Whether you are planning on breastfeeding or going straight to the bottle, you should always have a few bottles and formula on standby. Some breastfed babies still do require additional formula to supplement their regular diet of breast milk. The hospital will usually give you samples of formula to test but it doesn’t hurt having your own ready at home.
4. Bouncer/Rocker: Newborn babies do not typically roll around and flip on their sides till way into their third or fourth month. Many of them are contented lying on a low mattress or in a stroller. Until your baby is big enough and able to enjoy using any sort of play gyms and bouncers, there really isn’t a need having these lying around the house. Some babies do not even have bouncers or rockers growing up but it sure is handy to have around when mummy’s arms get tired from carrying baby around all day.
5. Changing Table: The changing table is one of the most controversial pieces of furniture around the house when expecting a newborn. While many households in western countries tend to have one, it isn’t all that common in parts of Asia. If you have the space, go for it. If you don’t, a good make-shift changing table is a large waterproof mat that is placed on a flat surface like your bed when baby needs to be changed.
6. Baby Carrier: If you are thinking about getting a Baby Bjorn or soft front carrier, you can afford to wait or even save on it. Babies need to be strong enough before they are able to be lugged around in a forward-facing carrier. A sign that baby is ready is the ability to hold his/her neck up right without support. This usually happens anywhere from 4-6 months. Till then, baby is most comfortable in a stroller that allows him/her to lay flat or inclined. Some babies do not like being in carriers so be sure to test one at the store before buying it.
7. Pacifiers: Many first-time parents seem to think that this is on the list of essentials for newborns. Contrary to that misconception, many babies do not take to the pacifier immediately. It takes babies several weeks to adapt to pacifiers and many simply do not like them. The hospital will also be able to provide you with a pacifier should you need one so save on this.
8. Mobiles or hanging crib entertainment toys: We all think that mobiles that hang from the crib are a great way to entertain baby while we go around our chores. Sadly this isn’t the case. Babies are not able to make out shapes or colors, what more hanging animals or stars in the first month. At four months, your baby will be able to start understanding depth perception. Take baby to the store then to pick out his/her favorite mobile!
This is by far the most exciting, memorable, and wonderful experiences in life, and bringing baby home should be fun and enjoyable for everyone. Don’t worry about what you don’t have (daddy can always run out to get what you need). Besides, baby will never remember that mommy ran out of diapers after the first week!
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Parenting in this humid weather
Image courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore, like none other, is probably one of the most humid, wet, and sunny tropical climates in the world. Loved by many for our clean and green nation, many parents here find it tough to survive with the rising cost of raising kids and even basic living necessities. Not to mention the sky-rocketing prices of children’s clothing, accessories, milk powder and diapers! Of course, all of this is worthwhile just to know that your kids are safe from guns and everything else dangerous in so many other parts of the world.
While we all strive to find what’s right for our children, here are a few pointers, from parents themselves, on how to better survive the frustrations, tears, joy, and laughter of raising our kids in this tiny red dot we know as, Singapore.
- Sunny weather. In this mostly scorching hot weather of ours, it is easier to do what suits the weather best. Instead of trying to hike up Bukit Timah Hill when the sun is blazing, why not go for a swim? Kids love the water and they will surely enjoy this more than melting in the hot sun. Plus you won’t even know you are sweating!
- Storming? We’re all familiar with this one. Singapore gets an average rainfall of over 2,300mm each year! Thanks to the way the country is planned, we still get to enjoy going out in the pouring rain. Visit the Science Center or watch a movie instead!
- Sweaty parents, sweaty kids. Kleenex has never been more useful in a mother’s purse. No one likes meeting sweaty families or kids who smell in a shopping center after being out in the heat the whole afternoon. Little tissue packets are now more attractive and even have cartoon characters on them. Entice the kids to bring their own by letting them choose which cartoon character they want to carry to town.
- Hydrate. The best advice anyone ever gave me was to always carry around a bottle of water, two if you have more than one kid. There is nothing worse than thirsty children getting cranky because you don’t have a drink for them.
- Get used to not using the air conditioning too much. The kids who perspire the most, are the kids who get the most air conditioning at home. When their bodies get accustomed to cooler temperatures, anywhere outdoors will seem warm and muggy to them. Save on your electricity bill and help your little ones adapt to the heat better by either reducing the number of hours you have your air on in your house each day or increasing the temperature settings so that it doesn’t cool the house too much. Over time, children adapt to their surroundings and it will make going out a lot more fun!
No matter what your parenting style is, Singapore has a lot to offer to children of different age groups. While those in cooler climates complain of never getting to go to the beach or take evening walks without turning blue, kids in Singapore can’t seem to get enough of evening swims and running around in water parks.
A lot of water and healthy meals, along with regular exercise, is sufficient to keep those little ones happy and occupied.
Till next time, happy parenting!
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