Here are few ways that can help your late talking toddlers to speak. 1. Have a conversation : If your toddler has not started talking at the age of 2 and above, then there are chances that your toddler doesn't know enough words to express himself/herself. Generally, toddlers are poor in vocabulary and this discourages them from talking. This poor vocabulary gives them inability to talk and say words. So, if your toddlers has delayed speech then you need to have a good conversation with them to ensure speech development. Always remember that toddlers are very good in comprehending what you are saying even when they can't speak well. Therefore, converse with your toddler so that he/she learn new words and enrich their vocabulary. 2. Make them read : Reading for your toddler and making him/her to read is one of the easiest ways to boost your toddler's speech development. Find simple picture books for your toddler with delayed speech. While reading to them you can point out words and pictures. Hearing the words for a repetitive period of time foster speech in late talking toddlers. 3. Be descriptive : Don't just label objects like pen, motorcycle, fan, television etc; describe them to your toddler. Description such as 'this is a pen, it is used for writing' or 'we are going out on a motorcycle. This is a motorcycle' and so on helps them to recognise the objects. Repetitive description of an object also encourages him/her to speak and learn different words. 4. Sing songs : Songs not only entertain your toddler but also helps in building vocabulary. Rhyms like 'Little Piggy', 'twinkle twinkle little star' etc can help your late talking toddlers talk or murmur. 5. Exposure outside home : Many a times, the reason behind delayed speech in toddlers is shyness. Therefore, you need to give proper exposure to your toddlers. Enroll your child to play in music or any other activities. Indulging your toddler in some activities will give him/her an opportunity to Learn language from peer group.
Nail biting: Biting off is the easiest way to cut your baby's nails. You may try nibbling your baby's nails while feeding or when they are sleeping. Take care not to peel the nails across as it will hurt your baby. You can make the process easier if you try it after a bath when their nails are soft and easy to bite off. Baby scissors: Small round tipped scissors are ideal for trimming your baby's tiny finger and toenails. Best time to cut your baby's nails is when they are asleep. If not, try to distract their concentration to something else while trying to cut. Baby clippers: Clippers that are designed especially for babies are available in market which will make your task easier. Clippers will help to trim your baby's nails quickly and efficiently. Take care not to end up nipping their skin instead. Comfortable: It will be easier to trim your baby's nail if you get your partner involved in your task. One of you can hold your baby and try to distract him/her with some sounds while the other one can trim their nails. This will make the baby comfortable as well. Stay calm: Don't panic if you accidentally cut him/her while trimming the nails. It is important to stay calm so that your baby will not associate nail trimming as something distressing. Place a cotton ball over the cut and apply slight pressure. Never put a plaster as it may loosen when they suck their fingers. Check regularly: Check your baby's hands and feet often for any excess nail growth. Trimming regularly will keep your task easy. If your older baby starts wearing shoes, trimming their nails is more important as it can hurt them otherwise.
Pest Control : Burn dried orange peel in a corner of the house. The smoke will drive away the mosquitoes. Turmeric powder is a good repellent for ants. Just sprinkle a line of turmeric powder to cordon off the ants. When boiling water, boil some extra water. Pour this down your sink. This will kill cockroaches and remove their eggs. To eliminate cockroaches, knead some wheat flour with boric acid powder and make small balls. Place them near drains and damp corners of your house. To keep flies at bay, add a little salt and a few drops of kerosene to the water for mopping the floor. Betel nuts kept in the corner of a cupboard will help ward off cockroaches. Sprinkle borax powder under the paper covering book shelves and kitchen shelves to keep off silverfish. Before placing a photograph in a frame, lightly dust it with a little talcum powder to prevent it from sticking to the frame. Stick posters on walls with the help of toothpaste. The toothpaste can be scraped off later and does not damage the wall. Some castor oil mixed into coconut oil prevents the latter from freezing in the winters. Add a few drops of olive oil to the dried shoe polish and keep it overnight the polish will be as good as new the next morning. To clean the soiled edges of books, rub with very fine sand paper.
To prevent colours from running, soak the garment in salt water for 10 minutes before washing it. Nappy washing : Stains disappear if you dry the nappies on the lawn or even on a plant, perhaps the extra oxygen exhaled by the plant helps. Half an hour of sunshine is enough to disinfect the nappies. Ironing takes care of any further fear of germs. If washing in a machine the temperature setting can be raised to effectively disinfect the nappies. Stain Removers : To remove ice cream stains clean with a sponge dipped in borax solution. Curry stains on clothes can be removed by applying white toothpaste to it and washing after two hours. Ink stains can be removed with a slice of tomato. Sprinkle talcum powder on ink stains before washing off with soap and water. Ball pen ink marks can be removed easily with nail polish remover. To remove ironing stains from garments apply a little salt over the area and wash. Cuffs and collars, if turned inside out before being put in a washing machine, get cleaned very well.
A mixture of 2 tbsp of curd and a few drops of honey is an excellent anti-dandruff agent when rubbed on the scalp. Lemon juice mixed with mustard oil is an excellent cure for dandruff. For lustrous and dandruff free hair, apply a paste of cooked channa dal and fenugreek leaves and rinse off. To get rid of dandruff, apply a mixture of 10 gm pepper powder, 1 tsp lime juice and ½ cup milk on the scalp. Leave it one overnight and wash off next morning. Onion juice, when massaged on the scalp acts as a wonderful anti-dandruff agent.
Bottle-feeding Basics Perhaps the biggest advantage of bottle-feeding — whether you have a singleton or multiples — is that someone other than Mom can feed the babies. These days, using formula is easier than ever. For a premium price you can buy pre-mixed formula where all you have to do is pour, or you can save some money with concentrated or powdered formulas that you mix yourself. Even if you're breastfeeding, there will be times when you'll want to give your babies bottles: When someone else takes the night shift so you can sleep. When you want to breastfeed one child individually. (Some experts recommend doing this once every day or so to promote mother/child bonding.) When you have more than two breastfeeding babies and want to feed them simultaneously. Don't let the threat of "nipple confusion" scare you away from using bottles, especially if your babies are doing well with breastfeeding. "Nipple confusion is less of an issue if you tickle the baby's upper lip with the bottle's nipple and let the baby do some of the work," says Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC, a New York City-based international board-certified lactation consultant. Choose a slow-flow nipple. Genna says bottles tend to be too fast for baby's comfort, especially in the first weeks of life or when baby is preterm, and keep the nipple reservoir only half-full of milk so the baby has to really suck. How can one person bottle-feed two babies at once? Until babies are old enough to hold their own bottles, it requires coordination. Some people place each baby in a baby seat or infant carrier, with babies either facing each other or the person holding the bottles. Other people modify the football hold to accommodate bottles, positioning babies with a V-shaped, angled breastfeeding pillow. In the beginning, it may take a little time to find the feeding position that's most comfortable for you and your babies. And just the same, it may take a little time to find the feeding situation that's most practical for you and your family — breastfeeding, bottle-feeding ... or both!
How To Cleaning Baby Ear The outside of the ear and the ear hole. While on the inside there are various organs of hearing. Ears need to keep it clean, but just the outside or the earlobe only. * Besides having its own cleaning system, ear hole newborns is still difficult to enter stemmed cotton (cotton buds). Do you actually hurt him. Humming gently, or take the baby talk while you clean the ears. * Prepare all the equipment before starting to clean the baby's ear. ie : round cotton, cotton-stemmed, a container of warm water, baby oil, and a washcloth or handkerchief soft towel. * Dampen a cotton round with warm water, then wipe the front and back of the earlobe. * Ear notched section can be cleaned with a slightly in-stemmed cotton soaked in warm water or baby oil.
తల్లికి కాలుష్యం బిడ్డకి ఆయాసం వాతావరణ కాలుష్యం, పొగలు శిశువుల్ని పుట్టక ముందు, తల్లి కడుపులో ఉన్నపుడే దెబ్బతీస్తున్నాయి అంటున్నారు పరిశోధకులు. గర్భిణీ ఎంత మేర కాలుష్యాన్ని పీలిస్తే, ఆమె కడుపులోని బిడ్డ శ్వాస కోసం అంతగా ఇబ్బంది పడుతుందని గుర్తించారు. ఎందుకంటే ఊపిరి తిత్తులోకి మరింత ఆక్సిజన్ ను పంపించటానికి వేగంగా శ్వాస తీసుకోవాల్సి వస్తుందట ! స్విట్జర్లాండ్ పరిశోధకులు వారి అధ్యయనంలో బాగంగా కొంతమంది గర్బిణీల్ని వారి కడుపులోని శిశువుల్నిపరిశీలించారు.అత్యధిక కాలుష్యం బారినపడిన తల్లి కడుపులోని శిశువులు నిమిషానికి 48 సార్లు శ్వాశ తీసుకోగా, తక్కువ కాలుష్యం బారిన పడిన శిశువులు నిమిషానికి 42 సార్లు ఊపిరి తీసుకోవడం గుర్తించారు. అందుకే గర్భిణీ లు వాయుకాలుష్యానికి వీలైనంత దూరంగా స్వచ్ఛమైన వాతావరణంలో ఉంటే పిల్లలకి శ్వాస కోశ ఇబ్బందులు రావు అంటున్నారు పరిశోధకులు.
Baby Hair Tips 1. Use the right shampoo and according to the type of hair your baby. The use of the right shampoo will prevent your baby's hair from damage and also the various risks that could undermine growth. It is important for you to identify the type and hair type so your baby can choose the right shampoo too. 2. Use some hair care products contain ingredients beneficial to the hair and of course safe for the scalp. 3. Avoid the use of headgear is too long. Use of a hat or headgear that is too long will make the scalp difficult to breathe and eventually can make the scalp becomes stifling and unhealthy. Unhealthy scalp hair growth will affect your baby. 4. Avoid dust. Do not expose your baby's hair from dust or dirt directly. 5. Always try to clean your baby's hair as clean as possible when the shower so all the dirt can be peeled off and lost with water. 6. Regular breast-feeding will help your baby's growth, including hair. So do not ignore breast milk for your baby. 7. Always try to prevent your baby's hair from harmful chemicals such as the use of dyes, hair oils adults, artificial oils are claimed to nourish the hair, and all forms of materials that are not for babies.
Vegetable Recipes for 6 to 9 Months Babies Peas And Cheese * Boil half a cup of peas and one chopped carrot. * Blend it with a quarter cup of milk and a little cheese and serve warm. Pumpkin and Oats * Sauté onion in olive oil and then add half a cup of chopped pumpkin to it together with a little ginger garlic paste and chopped coriander. * Add water and a quarter cup of pre-soaked oats into it. * Simmer for around 15 minutes till it’s thick. * Blend it well and serve. Potato And Chickpeas * Boil two tablespoons of chickpea that has been soaked overnight with one chopped potato. * Once soft, sauté it in olive oil. * Add a few table spoons of milk and blend it well * Remember to strain the mixture to remove all the chickpea skin from the food. * Chickpeas can make babies with a sensitive stomach feel uneasy. In such cases its best avoided until they are at least a year old.
Lunch and Dinner for One Year Old For all those days when you wonder what to cook for your one year old, below are some easy recipes that also taste delicious. 1. Cheesy Rice Shred some carrots, beetroot and potato. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan. Add the vegetables and sauté it till soft. Add half a cup of rice to it together with half a cup of milk and half a cup of water. Allow the mixture to cook. Once soft add a few spoons of cream and shredded cheese. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Remove from flame. Note: instead of vegetables you can also use pureed nuts. 2. Semolina and Corn Boil half a cup of corn with a little salt, until soft. Mash them with a fork and remove the skin. Sauté two to three spoons of semolina in a pan with a teaspoon of ghee. Add water once golden. Add the corn and stir. Add shredded cottage cheese, salt and stir. Once the mixture begins to thicken remove from flame. 3. Fruity Bread Finely chop half a cup each of banana, apple and papaya. In a pan sauté it with a teaspoon of butter till soft. Add half a cup of milk and allow the fruits to simmer. Add one to two spoons of sugar and a few spoons of fresh cream. Remove from flame once it begins to thicken. Toast one brown bread till its crisp. Crumble it into the fruit mixture and stir it in. 4. Mixed Grain Pea Parantha Knead the dough of a teaspoon each of wheat, black millet, white millet, maize flour and Bengal gram, together with a pinch of salt, a little turmeric and a spoon of butter. Boil half a cup of green peas till soft. Mash it and add to the dough. Take small chunks of the dough and roll into small circles. Cook each with a little ghee till each side is light golden. Serve with sweetened yogurt. 5. Spinach Macaroni Boil a quarter cup macaroni in water with a pinch of salt. Once done, strain and keep aside. Boil half a cup of chopped spinach and puree it. Pour the puree into a pan and add a little milk to it. Add the macaroni and salt to taste to the puree and allow it to simmer for two to three minutes. Add cheese and stir. Serve warm. 6. Fruity Oats Porridge Boil an apple and a guava with a teaspoon of sugar till soft. Puree the boiled fruits. Sauté four to five tablespoons of oats in a little butter. Add half a cup of milk and water each and allow it to boil. Once it begins to thicken, add the fruit puree. Serve warm.
Parenting Tips for Single Moms Single parenting is quite a challenge. In India, a woman as a single parent is not a status easily accepted by society. But when life puts you to it, it is better to prepare yourself, than to be overwhelmed by the enormity of the situation. * Like any unplanned situation in life, give yourself a little time to get a grip of your position. Do not blame yourself, or your child for the situation. Try talking to your confidante, or write it down in your personal diary. This helps in the healing process and brings you to get to the threshold of ‘moving on’. * Depending on the age of your kids, try communicating and reassuring them that everything will be fine, and that you are there for them. Children need to feel secure, loved and protected. You should be strong and confident enough to convince your child of giving her/him that nurturing environment all by yourself. * This is a very crucial step in the process of settling down in the new situation. Prepare a monthly budget, plan for an emergency fund, and set aside a small amount as savings. Having financial independence is a big boost in this situation. * Being a single parent doesn’t mean you have to do it all alone. Do not shy away from seeking help or joining/creating a support group. It is essential to list down people whom you can depend on in emergencies. Keep a handy list of their contact numbers. Asking for assistance helps in strengthening the human bond and builds a sense of belonging even for your child. * Keep a specific family routine and spend time with your child understanding what they are feeling. Connect with the emotional needs of your kids and calm their fears. Take your child bowling or trekking or just some simple toddler time, so that the child get a sense of normalcy. * The time you spend on yourself, as a single parent, is very precious and this will help in building your inner strengths. Set aside an hour each day to sit, reflect, analyze, introspect and put things in the right perspective. This is a very powerful aspect and brings hope, healing and also helps to relax your mind. * Focus on personal growth and stress reduction. Pick up some new hobbies or revive a lost interest. Being a single parent takes its toll on your emotional and mental being, and therefore it is extremely vital to ensure that you get your dose of relaxation and pampering. Splurging on your self is not a crime, so feel free to get that spa or massage appointment, or even some good quality girlfriends’ time.
Home Remedies for Diarrhoea in Kids Keeping your child well hydrated and giving her sugar-and-salt or ORS with water is the very first thing that you should keep in mind. This said, here are home remedies that work wonders. * For those suffering from chronic diarrhoea, a mix of fibre and fat works well. For example, you can cook various cereals and vegetables in olive oil or butter. * Nutmeg is very effective cure. Half a teaspoon of its paste can be given to kids. The dose can either be mixed in a little warm water, or given with honey. * The acid of the buttermilk fights the diarrhoea-causing bacteria. A few spoons of it mixed with a pinch of salt maybe be given two or three times a day. * Pomegranate Juice - The juice of this fruit cures the infection, because of its astringent properties. * Mango seeds - These, if collected during season time, and then dried in the shade, and then powered, and kept, can be used as an effective home remedy for diarrhoea. For a toddler, no more than a pinch in a teaspoon of honey is required. * This soup with has many minerals like sodium, potassium, phosphorus, etc, in it which helps to combat the infection. In order to make it, carrots should be boiled in water with a pinch of salt, till soft. Then it should be blended well until it becomes a smooth pulpy paste. A few spoons of it can be given to the baby. * Turmeric - Turmeric is an effective intestinal antiseptic and a gastric stimulant. Add it to buttermilk or stir it into warm water. * Ginger - Powder dry ginger together with rock salt in an equal ratio. A pinch of that, with a little jaggery, cures diarrhoea well. * Coconut water is an effective cure because it replenishes the body with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, and other phytonutrients. All these are in the form of electrolytes, which the human body can easily absorb. * Yogurt helps to produce lactic acid in the intestines, which kill the germs. Sometimes kids get diarrhoea due to antibiotics too. In such cases probiotic yogurts work well because they replenish the beneficial bacteria, within the intestines that the antibiotics kill.
How to Develop Your Baby Brain 10 tips for parents to establish a baseline brain development of children: * Relieve stress on parents. Parents who are experiencing stress tend to shift the stress to their children. When you feel stressed, try to tell people close to you. * When you have to entrust the child, look for high quality daycare. * Give space for children to interact with peers. * Give care and a strong affection during pregnancy. * Give adequate nutrition. The first six months of life, give adequate nutrition with breast milk. * Talk to your baby. Make eye contact when talking to children. Do not forget to always smile to the child. * Provide a safe and comfortable environment for children. * Recommend a variety of music in children, and sing along. * Give a real interaction with the child for brain development. Do not let children watch television for too long. Limit the time. * Remember, the brain will never stop growing. So, give the children lots of stimulation continuously.
Stages of Development Toddlers Ages 4-5 Years stages of early childhood development is the period of early childhood from birth to age eight years, but in the United States early childhood development is considered only up to the age of 5 years. Due after 5 years of age the child will enter a more formal school environment. There are three stages in child development, namely: early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. The role of parents is very important in the development of this child. At each stage of different tricks that can be used by parents. Toddlers Age 4 years; Physical development of infants aged 4 years was marked by the head began to swell, the use of sensory acuity increases, energy demand increased to 1700 calories per day. Motor development of children aged 4 years was marked by beginning to walk in a straight line, can stand on one leg, already adept at climbing stairs, can jump as high as 15cm, capable of throwing the ball well, was able to write some of the forms and letters, can hold a pencil with well, and can run in a circle. Cognitive development in children aged 4 years can be characterized by the ability to recognize words and sounds similar, at least be able to count to 20, understand the concepts of size, can understand the sequence of daily events, and was able to arrange the puzzle. Children aged 4 years already proficient in the language. They can already say the preposition, possessive consistent, forming sentences with complicated structures, ranging use tense in the sentence, sentence intonation understood in context, and can already sing the song with a short poem. Social development of children aged 4 years was marked by: love to play outside the house, feeling fickle, has begun to make friends, can cooperate and participate in the group, was able to phoning, and getting to know friends. Toddlers Ages 5 years Physical development of babies five years has been marked by the size of the head resembles the head of the adult teeth start exchanging, the body is proportional, and requires as much energy as 1800 calories per day. Infant motor is characterized by five years: could walk to the back, was able to up and down stairs without help, was able to turn upside down, can walk on balance beam, had memorized a few letters, and began to utilize his hands for various activities. The development of infant cognitive abilities of five years could form Bagun characterized by flat, to understand the concept of shapes and sizes, can already count to 50, understand the form of numbers, could read the clock, and showed enthusiasm to learn new things. Baby five years have started to talk about events experienced. In addition they also begin to understand the joke, and memorized the names of the people closest. Social development of children aged 5 years is characterized by: it can be friendly, show participation in the group, the need for certainty and comfort of older people, people like to entertain others, and want to carve achievement.
Newborn Baby Bathing Tips Many people think that if you don’t bath your newborn baby daily, you are not a good mother. Is this right? You don’t have to bath your baby everyday. * Before a bath, keep all the things nearby the sink or tub. * Water is enough to clean most of the debris, so you don’t require soap. But, a mild and unscented soap with moisturizer that is made especially for babies can be used if needed. * Put a towel on the bottom of the bath tub to avoid slipping * You can add unperfumed bath oil in the bathing water to avoid overdrying of skin * Never use bubble baths on newborn and young babies. * Keep the room temperature warm and free of drafts like open windows or fans * Never leave the baby unattended or alone during bath time * Don’t place the baby in running water * Take off your watch and jewellery while giving bath to the baby * Moisturisers like sorbolene and aqueous creams can be used to stop newborn skin drying out
Baby Diaper Changing Tips for Mother Special care baby diaper changing tips for mother the must be taken during diapering to avoid mess, the risk of rashes & infections and injuries from falls. Diaper Changing Tips for Girls * Don’t worry if you see a small amount of blood or any discharge while changing baby girl's diaper. During the first few days after birth, these things are normal * Always clean skin folds and wipe the diaper area from front to back. This will avoid spreading of bacteria such as E. coli * Clean diaper properly so that nothing left from a soiled diaper * Don’t use soap more frequently as it can enhance the risk of UTI Diaper Changing Tips for Boys * When changing a baby boy's, cover the genitals with a diaper or burp cloth to prevent accidents * Point the baby’s penis downward while diapering to prevent leakage * If your baby has been circumcised, never pull the foreskin down for cleaning * Follow the instructions of the doctor while caring for a healing circumcision * Clean the skin folds and area under your baby’s scrotum properly
Offering Water to Six to 12 Month Old Babies All their needs for water are satisfied through either breast or formula milk. Breast milk, in fact, is 88% water and the colostrums that come out before the breast milk is enough to keep the new born hydrated. Giving water to babies less than six months old interferes with their body's ability to absorb the nutrients that they get from the milk. Giving them water, in the form of glucose-water, or even juice, can introduce them to contaminants and various allergens, which their stomachs may not be able to tolerate. Sometimes, though, formula fed babies might need a little water during fever. However, do consult your paediatrician before doing so. Exclusively breast fed babies don't need even this. It is only when the child turns six months old that you should begin giving them little sips of water. This is a good age to start, so that by the time they are a year old, they are used to the tastelessness of this liquid. Generally kids of this age do not need more than five to 10 teaspoons of water in a day. You could increase that to around 15 to 20 teaspoons in hot weather or if they are very constipated. Too much water can cause water intoxication, a condition where the excessive water in the body dilutes the concentration of sodium, thereby upsetting the electrolyte balance. This makes the tissues swell up. In extreme cases, it can even cause seizures and coma. It’s best to give them water from a sipping cup, rather than from a bottle to drink from. Too much of bottles can affect their teeth. Never add extra water to their formula. It will unnecessarily bloat and fill up their small stomachs, without fulfilling their nutritional needs. This might even result in weight loss. Here’s a note of caution. Babies' immune systems are still immature. Even little unhygienic conditions can lead to stomach infections in babies. Hence it’s best to boil water, which is boiling for at least a few minutes, before giving it to babies. Keep the utensil covered with a lid, while the water boils. If you must give them filtered water, then use filters with pore size of less than one micron, and those which use the process of reverse osmosis. Once the baby is a year old, you can let him drink water whenever she is thirsty. However, even in the first year they get around 20% of their fluid requirement from foods. So don't begin to force down eight glasses of water down her throat. Keep milk, breast or formula, still as their primary beverage.