Why should I take the test?💡&nbsp;Now that you&rsquo;re pregnant, you&rsquo;re consuming food not just for you but also for your baby. The amount of weight you gain during pregnancy is important for the health of your pregnancy and the long-term health of you and your baby.&nbsp;To tailor the best pregnancy for you and your little one, you should consider how much weight you should gain based on your body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy. BMI is a measurement of body fat that uses your height and weight to determine if your weight is in the healthy range.&nbsp;How is the test done?💉&nbsp;Jump on the scale. Know your height. You can use a BMI calculator or plug numbers in the following BMI formula calculations.Metric units: BMI = weight (kg) / height&sup2; (m)US units: BMI = weight (lb) / height&sup2; (in) * 703<hr>TMI from Baby Billy👩&zwj;⚕️:&nbsp;There&rsquo;s no one-size-fit-all definition of weight gain for all pregnant moms. BMI assists you along the journey of healthy weight gain during pregnancy.General guidelines for pregnancy weight gain if you carry one baby <table class="vb_table1"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">BMI before pregnancy weight</td><td style="text-align: center;">Recommended weight gain</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Underweight (BMI&lt;18.5)</td><td style="text-align: center;">28-40 pounds (13-18kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)</td><td class="fr-highlighted" style="text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">25-35 pounds (11-16kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Overweight (BMI 25-29.9)</td><td style="text-align: center;">15-25 pounds (7-11kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Obese (BMI&gt;30)</td><td style="text-align: center;">11-20 pounds (5-9kg)</td></tr></tbody></table> General guidelines for pregnancy weight gain if you carry twins <table class="vb_table2 vb_table1"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;">BMI before pregnancy weight</td><td style="text-align: center;">Recommended weight gain</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Underweight (BMI&lt;18.5)</td><td style="text-align: center;">50-62 pounds (23-28kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)</td><td style="text-align: center;">37-54 pounds (17-25kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Overweight (BMI 25-29.9)</td><td style="text-align: center;">31-50 pounds (14-23kg)</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Obese (BMI&gt;30)</td><td style="text-align: center;">25-42 pounds (11-19kg)</td></tr></tbody></table> If I&rsquo;m overweight&hellip;Overweight leads to various complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and other high blood pressure disorders of pregnancy. Gaining too much weight than the recommended weight also leads to a delivery of a baby that is too large. Therefore, a balance between nutrition and physical activity is critical to maintain your weight in the healthy range.&nbsp;If I&rsquo;m underweight&hellip;It&rsquo;s essential to gain a reasonable amount of weight gain to keep your baby and you healthy. Gaining less than the recommended weight is associated with delivering a baby that is too small or prematurely born. Hence, the baby is vulnerable to illness and may experience some development delays. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Pregnancy weight gain BMI

분유 쉐이커 추천부탁드려요.
분유 a2먹일생각인데 잘 녹지 않는다고 해서 분유쉐이커 구매예정인데 뭘사야할지..모르겠어요.

분유쉐이커

마베비 구매해놨어요~아직 써보진 않았지만 잘 안녹는 분유 잘 섞인다고 해서요!  

첫째때 꿈비 사용했었고 둘째도 꿈비 사용예정입니다🙂

사시기전에 사용살 젖병이랑 호환되는지 확인하고 구매하세요! 꿈비는 쉽고 간단해서 좋은데 유미젖병 큰사이즈는 안맞더리구요😅

저도 꿈비 사용 예정이에요! 후기도 좋고 진짜 거품없이 잘 섞이더라구요ㅎㅎ

Untuk meningkatkan peluang kehamilan, penting bagi wanita untuk memerhatikan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi masa subur, terutama usia. Penting untuk memahami usia produktif kehamilan dan bagaimana hal tersebut dapat memengaruhi peluang hamil🤰.<hr>Meningkatkan peluang hamil<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3886/33a5e9a5-3792-45dd-a677-24bb4a2f7765.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">💭Pengaruh usia terhadap keberhasilan kehamilan&nbsp;Semakin bertambahnya usia ibu saat terjadi kehamilan, semakin tinggi pula risiko terjadinya komplikasi dan kesulitan untuk hamil yang disebabkan oleh menurunnya tingkat kesuburan wanita.😞🙋Bagaimana cara meningkatkan peluang kehamilan?Untuk meningkatkan peluang kehamilan, dr. Steven R. Bayer, MD menganjurkan pasangan untuk melakukan hubungan seks saat wanita berada pada masa subur🌱. Cara mengetahuinya adalah dengan memantau siklus menstruasi untuk mengetahui kapan terjadinya ovulasi.&nbsp;🤔Benarkah hamil muda pilihan yang terbaik?Hamil muda tidak selalu menjadi pilihan yang tepat karena siap tidaknya mengandung dan membesarkan anak bukan hanya dilihat dari segi biologis, melainkan juga harus siap secara mental❤️ dan ekonomi untuk keberlangsungan hidup anak di masa yang akan datang.&nbsp;<hr>Idealitas kehamilan yang dikategorikan berdasarkan usia<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3886/6c6275de-6419-4d1b-9d45-0b198c4c1e3e.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">✨Umur 20 tahun ke atasIdealnya, wanita hamil🤰 pada usia 20 tahun ke atas karena pada usia tersebut, sel telur dan tingkat kesuburan masih sangat tinggi sehingga risiko terjadinya keguguran, komplikasi, gangguan organ reproduksi, serta kelahiran prematur lebih rendah.📌Umur 30 tahun ke atasWanita pada rentang usia ini mengalami penurunan tingkat kesuburan sehingga kehamilan lebih sulit terjadi. Selain itu, risiko komplikasi kehamilan juga meningkat sehingga kemungkinan melahirkan bayi👶 secara sesar menjadi lebih besar.✨Umur 40 tahun ke atasKualitas dan produksi sel telur🥚 yang menurun pada rentang usia ini membuat wanita tidak lagi ideal untuk hamil seperti pada usia 20 tahun ke atas. Kondisi ini dapat menyebabkan banyak gangguan pada kehamilan yang mungkin terjadi.📌Umur 45 tahun ke atasFaktanya, kehamilan di atas 45 tahun memiliki risiko keguguran lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan kehamilan pada usia lainnya. Bahkan, peluang terjadinya kehamilan pun sangat kecil, hanya berkisar pada 3-4%. Oleh karena itu, bagi wanita di usia ini yang ingin memiliki anak dapat mempertimbangkan untuk melakukan metode bayi tabung🏥.

Peluang Hamil Menurut Usia

두돌 영유아검진 가니까 두돌 이후에는 저지방우유로 바꿔주라고 하더라구요~
어떤 우유 먹이시나요?

그리고 기저귀는 다들 언제 떼실 예정이신가요?
이번 여름 오기 전에 떼구싶은데 가능할지 모르겟네요ㅎㅎ

아기 우유 뭐 먹이시나요?

두돌이후에는 저지방우유로 변경이 가능한건데 몸무게가 많이 나가는거 아니면 굳이 안바꿔줘도 된다고해서 저는 먹이던거 그냥 먹여요~
기저귀는 벌써 뗀 애들도 있긴하던데 보통 여름에 많이 뗀다그래서 저는 올여름 정도 생각하고있어용

전 우유 그냥 저지방말고 줍니다! 많이 먹지는 않아서요! 치즈를 좋아해서 하루 1~2장 먹구용! 기저귀는 아기마다 다르다해서 얼집에 여쭙고 시기 온거 같음 그때 떼려구요!

우유는 12키로라서 아직 전유먹이고 있어요.(집 240정도+어린이집 간식). 기저귀는 자기가 표현을 해야하는데 응가를 해도 말 안 하는 아기라 아침에 일어났을 때만 변기에 앉아보고 쉬하는 연습하며 친해지기 중이에요~ 1주일에 1,2번 성공하는데 폭풍 칭찬하고 있어요!

너무 극초기라 수치상 안뜨는거 아닐까요..? 저는 예정일 3일 지나고 안뜨다가 일주일 되는날 늦게 저상태보단 진하게 연한 두줄 뜨더라구요 좀 더 기다려 보세요!! 진해질수도 있으니까요..!

저도 어제 산부인과 갔는데, 비임신수치더라구요
근데 오늘 아침에 테스트해 보니까친해졌어요 더 기다려 볼려구요.
저도 생리 안 한지 3일 됐거든요

확실히 친해졌거든요 
좋은 소식 있으실 거예요
마음 편하게 가지세요

You must feel anxious and excited at the same time when it&rsquo;s closer to the due date. Packing all necessities in your hospital bag👜 in advance will save you lots of time and energy when that moment comes.<hr>Hospital bag checklist for moms<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1953/ce9a2f61-f629-47b6-a1a4-86570ebebdf8.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👜Essential items and documentsLet&rsquo;s pack all your necessary stuff first! Your driver license or any other identification card is fine.💳 You should check with the hospital or birth center🏥 regarding any hospital paperwork that you should bring. You need to bring your doctor&#39;s contact and birth plan if you have one.Medical records can be helpful to show your current status of health. Chargers and cell phones📱 are two things you can&rsquo;t live without. You might bring a cord blood kit if you&rsquo;re planning to donate your baby&rsquo;s cord blood.🩸&nbsp;👜Personal itemsPack your favorite toothbrush and toothpaste, lip balm, deodorant, makeup, hair ties, shampoo and lotion🧴 if you prefer using yours.🧼🧺 The hospital will provide sanitary pads to absorb your blood after delivery, but if you prefer using your favorite brand, feel free to bring them with you.If you wear contacts, remember to bring lens solution and a lens case. Glasses are also an essential if you need them.👓&nbsp;👜ClothingThe hospital provides gowns but you can bring your daily nightgowns or pajamas. Backless slippers🥿 and a lightweight robe may come in handy if you want to take a walk after delivery.🚶&nbsp;Bring a comfortable and loose outfit or two to change.👚 You also need several pairs of postpartum underwears that are suitable for wearing with maxi pads. Your breasts are likely to be tender and swollen especially when they leak some colostrum so you might need nursing bras to help absorb leaks and provide comfort.😃&nbsp;👜Miscellaneous itemsBring your favorite snacks because you will feel hungry after labor and probably are bored of hospital food.🥨 Eye masks can help you sleep safe and sound at night after a long day. Also you might need a camera📷 to record these historical moments of you and your baby!&nbsp;<hr>Hospital bag checklist for baby<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1953/931a43a7-e126-4acc-b865-ca3dee57024a.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👜Baby nail file and nail clippersAfter birth, your baby👶 often has sharp nails that can hurt and scratch the baby&#39;s face. You may want to trim tiny nails and make them softer a little bit.👜Coming home outfitLet&rsquo;s dress your baby up with comfortable clothes, socks and booties.👗 Welcome home, little angel!👜Baby blanketYou need a blanket to tuck around your baby around the car seat on the way home to make sure the little one is warm and cozy. The hospital will likely provide you blankets but you can bring one by yourself.🤗 &nbsp;

Hospital bag checklist for parents

애기랑 애기아빠 독감 걸려서 이제 열 떨어지는데 전 오늘부터 열 나네요..
그럼 애기가 다시 독감 걸릴 수 있나요..? ㅠ
저 아픈건 둘째치고 애기가 젤 걱정이에요 ㅠㅠ

독감

닥터나우 어플로 질문해보셔도 좋을꺼같아요 !! 저도 도움 정말 많이 받고있는 어플이예요 의료관련 질문하고 답변받는어플이랍니다 ! 얼른 쾌차하시길 바랄게오 ㅠ

다같은 A형독감이면 괜찮을거같구 다른데서 B형옮으신거면 다시 아기도 B형 옮을수있어요ㅜㅜ근데 같은 에이형일거같아요!

곧 태어날 애기 생각해서 이제 막 운전 연습을 시작했거든요.
연습 많이해서 주행이나 주차는 곧잘 해서 자신감이 많이 붙었었는데 
어제 아파트 주차장에서 일방통행인데 반대편에서 큰 차가 와서 길 터주려고 오른쪽으로 붙다가 그만..
정차된 베뉴 살짝 긁어버렸거든요.. 
멘탈은 나갔지만 정도가 심하지 않아서 개인합의 보려고 수리비 기다리는 중인데..
오늘 산부인과에 성별 확인하러 가는길에..
골목길 지나가다가 주차되어있는 팰리세이드를.. 아주 시원하게 긁었네요....
이건 좀 건수가 커보여서 보험처리하고.. 
하... 이틀 연속 정말 현타오고.. 
오른쪽 차폭감이 정말 없나봐요...
주의한다고 주의했는데 이렇게 되리라고는 참.. 
한참을 멘탈 붕괴되어있다가 겨우 정신줄 잡고
애기 태어나면 운전을 안할수는 없으니 운전 공부 했다 생각하고 연습 열심히 더 하려고요.. 
괜히 피해본 차주분들한테도 넘 미안하고.. 
그길로 안갔으면 사고가 안났을까 싶은 쓰잘데없는 생각과 후회만 막심하네요 참..
애기 태어날때까지는 베스트 드라이버가 돼야할텐데 벌써부터 걱정이 앞서요😢😢

이틀 연속 이래버리니까 제가 너무 한심하고 자괴감 드는데 그렇다고 운전을 안할수는 없는 노릇이고.. 재발 방지 위해서 여러방면 고민해봐야겠어요 흑흑 ㅜㅜ 

오늘 아기 딸인거 확인하고 왔는데 기뻐할 여력도 없이 멘탈이 나가있었어서 주저리 주저리 적어봤네요..  

차 긁힘 사고를 연속 2번 냈어요..

사람 안다쳤으면 됐죠 뭐! 저도 긁힘 사고는 두세번 있던거 같아요~..한두번 사고 나니까 쫄아서 운전하게 되니까 오히려 안전 운전 하더라구용!! 너무 자신감 가지지말고 항시 쫄아있는 상태로 운전하심 댑니다..!!

너무 자책하지마셔요😭 그러면서 감각 익히고 느는거에요! 일방통행인데 길 터주다가 긁은건 진짜 열받으셨겠어요..그럴땐 길 터주지말고 먼저 머리 밀어넣으세요~ 상대방이 불법진입했는데 사고는 애동님이..속상해😭..
저도 일다니다 주차장에 가만히 세워둔 차 똥꼬 기깔나게 들이박아서 보험처리하고 상대방수리비 450이나 나와서ㅋㅋㅋㅋ제 자동차보험금 엄청 오르고 그래도 저처럼 사람 안다친걸 다행으로 생각하시고 포기하지마시고 계속 도전하셔요!

좁은 골목과 주차가 많이 되어 잇는 골목은 차폭감이 왔다!! 싶을때 하는거 어떨까요?? 거리거 있더라도 공용주차장쪽이나 마트쪽에 주차하고 볼인 보는 방법으로 하시구요. 나들이 가서도 남편이 아닌 이애동님이 주차를 하시고요. 그리고 애가 태어나면 배가 들어가서 운전하는게 낯설게 느껴질수도 있어요. 자만은 절때 금물이고 방어운전 꼭 하시구요! 운전은 많이 해보는 방법 밖에 없어요. 주차 곧잘 하신다고 하셨으니 금방 실력이 느실거예요. 

차 안유리에 포스트잇 붙여서 차폭감 확인하는 법 유튜브에서 본것같아요! 한번 따라해보시고 차폭감 익혀보세요~ 

초보 때는 차폭감을 잘 모르니 그런 거 같아요. 저도 초보운전자인데 아직까진 다행히 남의 차는 안 긁었는데 제 차는 여기저기 긁고 찌그러지고 타이어도 터뜨리고 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 싼 중고차 사길 참 잘했다 싶어요 ㅠㅠ ㅋㅋ
연습만이 답이긴 합니다 ㅜㅜ 안 다치신 것만으로도 다행이에요!
저는 항상 자만하지 말자하고 운전대 잡아요 ㅠㅠ 이제 좀 타나 싶을 때마다 자잘자잘 사고를 쳐서… ㅠㅜ

저도 운전하는데 차폭이 은근히 잘몰라요 그래서 쫌두려워해요 제차같은 경우 보는거와 다르게 운전하면 폭이 좀 커요 남편이 처음에 제차 운전하더니 보기와 다르게 폭이 크네 이랬네요 자주 다니는곳은 잘 다니는데 골목길은 왠만하면 잘 안다녀요 돌아가면 돌아 가지 괜히 갔다 사고날수 있으니까요 연습 많이 해야되요 내가 불안할것 같음 비켜주지 마세요 아님 지나가는 분들 한테 도움을 요청 하시거나 이런방법도 있어요 아직 폭이 익숙 안하시면 골목길은 피하는 방법도 있고요 또하나 일자주차연습도 해보세요 그럼 폭을 어느정도 파악할수 있어요 
일자주차연습때 공간 넓은곳에서 내가 이렇게 들어갈때 내 차가 어떤지 확인하면서 하시면 실력은 금방 늘을거예요 

에구ㅠㅠ 임신중이신데 많이 놀라셨을것같아요.. 저도 임신초기때 산부인과 가는길에 아파트주차장 외벽 시원하게 들이받은적이 있어서 멘탈이 참 ㅠㅠ 초보운전일때는 두세번씩 남의차 긁고 그랬었네요ㅜ 그럴때마다 자신감이 확 없어지긴했는데 진짜 사람 안다친걸 천운이라 여기고 더 주의해서 연습했던것 같아요~! 누구나 충분히 실수할수있는 부분이고 맘님과 아기 괜찮으면 다행인일이지요🥲 너무자책마시고 머지않아 베스트드라이버 되실수있으니 자신감 가지셔요~! 운전연습 홧팅입니다🙌🩷 예쁜딸맘 되신것도 너무 축하드려요😊💖

저도 차 뽑고 한 달도 안 지나서 길 비켜주다가 긁었어요. ㅜ 그나마 다행인건 철창? 녹색 담벼락에 긁어서 제 차 문짝만 갈았어요🥲 그 뒤론 한 번도 어디 긁은적 없긴해요.

어머.. 자차처리하시는거면 꼭 자동차사고부상발생금 챙기세요 저는 몰라서 못받았는데 자차처리하고도 남더라구요

저는 운전도 오래했었는데 첫째 돌잔치날 급하게 케익찾으러갔다가 벤츠를 긁었네요?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 하하 미리 문자만 남겨놓고 돌잔치끝나고 다시 연락드렸네요ㅜ 아주 어휴ㅜ 마음편하게 운전하는게 최고에요! 긴장하면 더 실수하고ㅜ

그래도 그런 힘든 몸 이끌고 운전연습을 하신다는게 대단하신 것 같아요~! 저도 연수 받아야하는데ㅠㅜ 언제부터 해야할지 고민이네요.. ㅎㅎ

남의 차 긁은 건 너무 속상하지만.. 
많이들 내 차 살짝 긁어가며 차폭감 익혀지는 것 같아요
침착하게 하시고 너무 바짝 붙이지 말아보세요
확실하지 않을 땐 직접 나와서 거리가 얼마정도 남는지 확인해보눈 것도 좋아요. 

우와 이렇게 많은 관심과 위로 조언들 정말 힘이 되네요ㅠㅠ 정말 다시 한 번 방심안하면서 열심히 연습해야겠어요!! 댓글 하나하나 읽으면서 따뜻한 분들 맘씨 덕에 제맘도 따뜻해지네요🥹감사합니다

차폭감이 넘 어려우심 앞에 센서 설치할 수 있어요!  16-20만원 정도 선이었던 거 같은데요, 동네 평 괜찮은 업체 찾아서 설치했어요. 차 앞머리 네 곳 정도에 설치가 돼서 1.5미터부터 50센치까지 거리가 숫자로 뜨니 전 훨씬 편하더라구요! :) 주차할 때도 요긴하게 써먹고 있습니다. ㅋㅋ 첨엔 시끄럽게 띠띠 계속 소리나게 해두고 탔고, 익숙해지고 나서는 소리는 끄고 숫자만 보면서 운전해요. 

일단 다치지 않으셔서 다행이에요~ 차폭감과 운전에 대한 감이 잡힐 때 까지는 골목길은 피해보셔요~ 어쩔 수 없을 때도 있겠지만.. 블박이 앞뒤 말고 위에서 아래도 보여주는 것도 있더라고요! 그리고 어디에서 본 글이라 정확한지는 모르겠지만 임신하면 잘 하던 운전도 살짝 둔해진다고도 봤어요.. 안전운전하시길 바라요!

그래두 운전은 할수록늘어여 자신감을갖고 파이팅하세여  애기낳고나면 연습할시간은더더욱없어여 

출산 후 아기👶🏻가 생겼다면 걱정거리가 한둘이 아닐 텐데요. 그중 하나는 바로 아기가 사용하고 버리는 기저귀들! 일반 쓰레기와는 다르게 배설물💩이 묻어 있기에 생활 쓰레기보다 더 많은 악취로 고생하게 되고 같이 보관하기에는 위생적으로도 꺼려지죠. 그럼, 오늘은 이러한 문제를 해결할 수 있는 기저귀 쓰레기통에 대해 알아볼까요🧐?<hr/>기저귀 쓰레기통, 왜 필요한 거죠?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3945/206a1f85-c546-4139-922f-be4afa489773.gif"/>기저귀가 쌓일수록 악취는 UP~!배설물이 묻은 기저귀를 일반 쓰레기들과 함께 두는 경우, 쓰레기를 버릴 때마다 세균에 노출되는 것은 물론 위생적으로도  좋지 않을 뿐 아니라 심한 악취를 계속해서 맡게👃 돼요. 기저귀 쓰레기통🗑️은 사용하고 버리는 기저귀만을 따로 모을 수 있어 위생적으로 관리할 수 있고, 냄새 차단 기능 또는 항균 처리를 통하여 악취와 세균으로부터 우리를 보호해 주는 역할을 해요. 또한 사용 후 금방 쌓이게 되는 기저귀들을 따로 버릴 수 있어🚮 집 안의 환경을 쾌적하게 만들어요!<hr/>기저귀 쓰레기통 고르는 TIP<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3945/0b683801-ba66-4344-b35e-9b31fa6fdd04.gif"/>아.. 뭐사지?✅악취와 세균 차단이 가능한가요? 기저귀 쓰레기통을 별도로 구매하는 가장 큰 이유는 바로 악취 차단⛔️! 일반 쓰레기와는 다르게 배설물이 묻은 기저귀가 쌓이는 곳이기에 자칫하면 더 심한 악취를 풍기게 될 수 있어요. 그래서 봉투를 교체하기 전까지 냄새를 차단해 줄 수 있는지 꼼꼼히🔎 살펴보는 것이 중요해요. 또한 사용한 기저귀는 일반 쓰레기보다 세균이 더 빠르게 번식할 수 있으므로 장시간 방치 시 배설물로부터 번식하는 세균을 억제할 수 있는지 살펴봐야 해요. ✅리필백 기능과 가격대는 어떤가요? 쓰레기통의 기능도 중요하지만 쓰레기를 담는 리필 백의 역할도 무시할 수 없어요🙅‍♀. 항취, 항균 효과가 있는지, 세균 번식 억제를 돕는 제품인지, 냄새를 한번 더 잡아주는 향이 첨가되어 있는지, 용량은 기저귀 배출량에 따라 적당한지, 리필 백의 가격대는 합리적인지 등을 확인해 주세요. 리필 백이 아닌 종량제 봉투도 호환할 수 있다면 추후에 아이가 기저귀를 떼고서도 쓰레기통 사용이 가능해요👍.✅아기에게 안전한가요?아기는 주변 물건을 물고 빨거나 만지면서 호기심을 해소하곤 하는데요😲. 이러한 이유로 아기가 쓰레기통을 넘어트리거나, 뚜껑을 열어 안을 뒤적거리는 것을 방지할 수 있는 안전⛑️장치가 있는 제품이 좋아요.✅처리가 간편한가요?기저귀를 버린 후에 모아 놓은 봉투를 처리하는 과정에서 불편함은 없는지 살펴봐야 해요🤔. 보관 시엔 냄새가 나지 않고 위생적으로 보일 수 있지만, 처리 과정이 복잡하다면 냄새와 세균에 그대로 노출될 수 있기 때문이에요☹️.<hr/>기저귀 쓰레기통 관리 TIP<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3945/2729f15b-891e-40c8-b817-68d2e2505199.gif"/>제대로 관리안하면 벌레가 까꿍!✅벌레 예방하는 법?쓰레기통은 깊숙하고 어두운 공간이라서 벌레🪰들에게 최적의 장소에요. 특히 기저귀에 묻은 배설물에 의해 더더욱 벌레가 꼬일 수 있어요. 그래서 벌레의 출입을 막기 위해 뚜껑 있는 휴지통을 이용하는 것이 좋으며 휴지통 안에 물파스나 방향제를 넣어주는 것도 도움이 된답니다😉!✅깔끔하게 사용하는 법?

다들 사는 기저귀 쓰레기통, 정말 필요한가요?

알집vs두리

34평에 거실+주방+복도 하려니

가격대가 있어 너무 고민이네요ㅜㅜ

매트시공 다들 어디서 하시나요??

알집은 매트는 아니긴한데 베이비룸 깨져서 올라온 글을 하나 봐서 신뢰가 안가더라구요ㅠㅠ 플라스틱이 얇아서 아기가 기댔는데 그대로 부서지면서 아기 배에 크게 흉터가 생겼는데 기업의 대응이 그다지 좋지 않았어요. 
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알집은 크림하우스 사건도 있어서 구매비추 하려 했는데 윗댓 사건까지 보니 미치고 팔짝 뛸 노릇이네요..ㄷㄷ 다른 제품 괜찮은 거 많으니 후기 잘 보시구 구매하세여ㅠ 저는 퍼즐형 TPU매트 셀프시공으로 했는데 판매트, 롤매트나 업체시공보다는 저렴하게 했어요

헉..알집 걸러야겠네요 정보 감사해요ㅠㅠ

거실+복도만 까시다 필요하다면 부엌까셔요. 매트는 몇년 이상 지나면 찍힘, 변색, 이염 등 소모품이여서... 오랜시간은 못쓰더라구요 ㅠ 저흰 폴ㄹ드 퍼즐쓰다가 이번에 이사하면서 크림꺼 큰 것 맞춤으로 거실+복도만 깔았는데, 아이들이 커가면서 색연필이나 물감(워셔블이여도...) 등 안묻을수가 없더라구요...😂 

When you pick up your baby from the crib🛏️, you might have noticed their hands and legs got stiffened! This is normal! It usually happens when your little one gets too excited or frustrated👶, and her muscle gets tightened up. However, rarely there are some other cases that can indicate a problem!<hr>What is hypertonia?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/53cc0942-1774-4805-8957-80861c8686e7.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">It is considered hypertonia when a baby&rsquo;s muscles get stiff and hard to move because of damage to the brain or spinal cord that controls muscle movements🧍. Babies with hypertonia move in different ways because their range of motion is limited. Walking, balancing, grabbing, and letting go of objects could be difficult for them.There are two types of hypertonia, which are Spastic and Dystonic. Spastic hypertonia is when muscle spasms when a baby moves. On the other hand, when a baby is with Dystonic hypertonia, their muscle tone stays the same whether the baby is moving or still. In order to figure out which hypertonia the baby has, doctors will move a baby&rsquo;s muscles in different directions at various speeds🚶.<hr>Why does it happen? Any symptoms I should be aware of?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/41b14a84-bfe7-4947-a7c1-597845f03d49.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">To move muscles, we send signals from the nervous system travel to the nerves. However, if the brain🧠 or spinal cord is injured, those signals can&rsquo;t reach the nerves, which causes hypertonia! This could happen when a baby had a lack of oxygen during birth. If his/her brain is injured or has a tumor, could cause hypertonia as well.A baby with hypertonia generally shows trouble moving her joints in the arms, legs or neck. Their range of motion👋 gets limited, and they fall often because they lose their balance.&nbsp;If a baby has severe hypertonia, he can&rsquo;t move the affected body part much because his joint freeze in place, which is called a contracture.&nbsp;<hr>Other reasons why your baby may stiffen their body<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4052/7d8fdc92-0864-4c5a-95cf-158ff6529527.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">There are a few other possible medical reasons🏥 for a baby to stiffen their body. Other medical conditions related to brain damage, such as infantile spasms, cerebral palsy, seizures, and epilepsy can cause this symptom as well.&nbsp;Occasional muscle stiffening isn&rsquo;t something to worry about. But if you feel suspicious too often, you should contact a doctor for a check-up and start a diagnosis and treatment👩&zwj;⚕️.

Why does my baby stiffen their legs and arms?

Every child grows at their own pace💗, but growth charts can give us a general idea. Remember, &quot;average&quot; doesn&#39;t define normal, as babies come in all shapes and sizes.<hr>What&#39;s the average weight for a newborn?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/60137961-29a8-4e53-9440-627f0cbb246f.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a full-term baby boy usually weighs around 7 pounds and 6 ounces, which is about 3.3 kilograms. And for our lovely baby girls, the average weight is around 7 pounds and 2 ounces, or 3.2 kilograms. How cute is that🐥?Now, babies born between 37 and 40 weeks👶, their weights can vary a bit more. On average, they weigh anywhere from 5 pounds and 8 ounces to 8 pounds and 13 ounces, which is about 2.5 to 4 kilograms. Isn&#39;t it amazing how these little ones come in different sizes right from the start?<hr>Why does newborn weight gain matter?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/fc9a428a-4a00-411f-b182-8d659a0076c5.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">When it comes to your little one&#39;s weight and height, consistent growth is a positive sign of their well-being. But sometimes, babies may not be gaining weight as they should, and that&#39;s when the term &quot;failure to gain weight&quot; or &quot;failure to thrive&quot; comes into play🥲.&nbsp;There can be various reasons behind this, such as difficulties with feeding, problems with absorbing or using nutrients, or even certain medical conditions. It&#39;s essential to work closely with healthcare providers to identify the root cause and address it properly💕.<hr>How can I tell if my newborn is gaining enough weight?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/4025/3823a52e-e5b0-4d46-92c3-ab49b87ab626.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Believe it or not, counting those oh-so-important diapers can give you a good indication that your little one is doing just fine😀! During the first few days, it&#39;s completely normal for your newborn to have only a few wet diapers a day. After that, you can expect to see about 6 to 8 wet diapers in a 24-hour period. It&#39;s a great sign that your baby is getting enough fluids.Let&#39;s get down to business with poopy diapers. It&#39;s typical for babies to poop at least twice a day but when you&#39;re breastfeeding🤱, your baby might have even more poopy diapers, like five or more, while formula-fed babies may have a few less.&nbsp;

Newborn weight gain - what's healthy and what's not

Sleeplessness is a common companion of newborn parenthood😪. But fear not! We hold the key to that first glorious night of uninterrupted sleep.&nbsp;<hr>How much sleep do newborns need?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/743c0f59-8360-4216-9c04-49487219f3d9.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">In the early weeks, your baby may sleep a lot😴, but usually not for more than two to four hours at a time, day or night. Newborns typically initially sleep around 14 to 18 hours a day and around 12 to 16 hours per one-month-old. However, because their stomachs are small, they wake up every two to three hours to eat🧑&zwj;🍼. It&#39;s common for babies to have their days and nights reversed, sleeping longer during the day and being more alert at night. This phase will eventually pass!&nbsp;<hr>My baby sleeps too much. Is it okay?&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/0702f26d-db26-41b0-b0e2-b38a81bd8bd1.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Ah, the delightful world of newborn sleep😣! Brace yourself for the eat-sleep-repeat cycle. In those early weeks, your little one will master snoozing, briefly waking up to refuel before dozing off again. But don&rsquo;t worry! As they hit one month, get ready for wide-eyed moments as they explore the fascinating world.Newborns handle about an hour to an hour and a half of wakefulness before demanding some quality nap time. Beauty sleep is crucial🛌, after all! And those extra-long snooze sessions? No worries! It&#39;s usually harmless. They might be catching up after a mini-cold, experiencing growth spurts, or recovering from superhero shots. But if marathon sleep comes with a fever or respiratory distress, reach out to your pediatrician!&nbsp;<hr>Tips to help your baby sleep&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4100/86f85f1a-981f-4b6f-8acb-7acc03ea610a.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🌙Create a nighttime routineCreating a nighttime routine for your baby can be a wonderful way to help them relax and prepare for sleep. It establishes a sense of consistency and signals that it&#39;s time to wind down. Here are some tips to help you start a soothing nighttime routine:🌙Begin by setting a consistent bedtime for your baby.&nbsp;Choose a specific time to put them to bed each night. This regularity helps establish a sleep pattern and supports their internal clock.🌙Create a calm and peaceful environment in the bedroom.Dim the lights, close the curtains, and minimize noise to create a soothing atmosphere. These adjustments help your baby understand that it&#39;s time to sleep. Establish a sequence of relaxing activities that you can do before bedtime. This can include giving your baby a warm bath, reading a story, singing a lullaby, or gently rocking them. The goal is to choose activities that promote relaxation and comfort.

Tips to help your baby sleep

How much should my baby eat? Is she eating too much or too little?🤔 Just knowing how much your baby should be eating will be a great companion for your parenting life👀!&nbsp;<hr>How much should my baby eat?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/acacfd73-a8cd-461e-bfce-7147c32e15af.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍼 BreastfeedingIf you are breastfeeding, your baby will decide how much she&rsquo;ll eat. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastfed babies should eat as often and as long as they want! So let your baby guide you🧑&zwj;🏫. Don&rsquo;t rely on the clock; offer your breasts whenever your little one wants! Usually feeding for newborns occurs every 2 to 3 hours, which adds up to around 8 to 12 feedings a day.🍼 Formula-feedingHow much formula-fed baby eats differs for each one of them! It depends on his weight, age, and appetite, and it can vary from one day to the next🐻.Normally, babies eat 1 to 3 ounces of formula every three to four hours during the first few weeks after birth. It increases to at least 4 ounces every four hours by the first month. By 6 months, 24 to 32 ounces over 4 or 5 feedings a day would be enough!<hr>How do I know if I&rsquo;m feeding too little?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/4a7e63e4-5ba5-4028-ab37-1bcdf7990a0f.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">If you feed your baby too little, you&rsquo;ll notice right away because he&rsquo;ll immediately let you know by showing his emotions🥹. He&rsquo;ll cry, fuss, or suck his fingers to express his discomfort!Also, you&rsquo;ll notice your baby gains little or no weight. On average, a newborn gains 4 to 7 ounces per week. Try feeding them a little more, and talk to your pediatrician to check if your baby&rsquo;s growth is on track🏃.Another sign you should be aware of is how many diapers your baby makes. Infants usually have at least 6 wet diapers and 4-5 poop diapers a day. Count the number of diapers you get every day. If they make fewer diapers than this number, you might want to feed them a little more.&nbsp;<hr>How do I know if I&rsquo;m feeding too much?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3970/fef0668d-898a-4ce8-987f-270268005fb4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Babies know when to stop😉. In general, they eat when they are hungry, and stop when they are full. But don&rsquo;t let your guard down yet, it is still possible for babies to eat too much. Bottle-fed babies tend to do so because drinking from a bottle is easier than drinking from the breast. Overeating can cause stomach pain, gas, or even vomiting after nursing. It can also raise the risk of obesity later in life. But you don&rsquo;t need to worry too much, mommy! Your baby knows how much she needs, and you&rsquo;ll figure out your baby&rsquo;s capability soon. So take it slow, and follow your baby&rsquo;s lead🐥!

How much should my baby eat?

Whenever your baby feels sad or angry, do you try to empathize with their emotion or just ignore and move on? Emotionally supportive relationships can be beneficial more than you think.😎<hr>Emotion coaching<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3239/aeed4dab-1fdf-4c16-b65f-d6f77fdb76ee.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪What is emotion coaching?Based on the principle that emotionally supportive relationships provide the best context for children to grow up, emotion coaching is the practice of helping your baby learn to self-regulate negative emotions when you tune in your child&rsquo;s feelings and show empathy.🤗 Because the kid is not capable of handling difficult emotions and having rich life experiences like adults, you are the ultimate guide who needs to accept and validate their feelings, helps them label emotions with words and instructs them to overcome hardships.🤱👪Why kids need you to emphasize?Young children lack our life experiences and are incompetent at reading others&rsquo; feelings and intentions. Your kid needs you to guide them to learn and practice.👩&zwj;🏫Some kids have a tougher time than others at mood management. The key is you can provide help and teach them to handle those emotional storms.😀<hr>Ways that emotion coaching works<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3239/0d81a628-7de5-4ac6-a284-aa790aa501e1.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Notice signs before your child&rsquo;s emotions get intenseIs your kid looking a bit frustrated?😤 Although your initial reaction might be to ignore it and regard negative emotions as offensive, this is actually the golden opportunity for you to better understand your child and help them cope with it.💪Talk to your child how they look different now and ask the reason why they behave so.️ If you suspect a trigger, gently bring it up so that the child feels like they are being heard.😀👪Listen, validate and show empathyYou need to stay calm even though your child is furious in front of you.😌 What you really need to do is to relate to your kid&rsquo;s experiences by drawing parallels in your own life.Imagine when you are upset at your coworkers when something goes wrong at your work. That is also your child&rsquo;s feelings when they are rejected or humiliated at school.🏫 You can relate to the situation and understand why your kid feels that way.😇👪Find verbal labels for emotionsAs you listen and empathize with your kids, you can help them identify what exactly their feelings are.😍 Learning how to verbalize emotions teaches them to shift into a more detached and analytical point of view and view emotions as a normal reaction to a triggering situation.&nbsp;The method isn&rsquo;t merely telling your baby how they should feel. But rather to ask questions, align with our own experiences and help them understand their own emotions better.🤗👪Allow your child to take time to calm downPowerful emotions, such as anger, anxiety trigger a fight or flight response. They block the ability to reason and control impulses, making us vulnerable to overreacting.🛡️The same thing happens to your child. If your baby is highly distressed about an uncomfortable situation, let them take a pause and allow the stress response to wind down.😮&zwj;💨 Don&rsquo;t be tempted to start problem-solving and expect them to reason with you when they are not ready.

Emotion Coaching

Oops did your baby just fall off a chair? Let&rsquo;s go check them out if there is any serious injury!<hr>What should you do when your baby just falls off?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/7244cf82-aeb8-4270-9764-7f8d3be60573.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶The baby looks okay to youThe moment your baby falls off gives you an adrenaline rush.🏃&zwj;♀️ You run as fast as you can to your baby to make sure that your child doesn&rsquo;t have any serious wounds.If the baby looks okay, probably the fall doesn&rsquo;t cause serious injury or break some bones.🦴 You still need to continue observing your baby for the next 24 hours to see if any symptoms develop.&nbsp;👶The baby feels uncomfortableIf your baby is crying out loud, probably they must have gotten hurt or they are irritable because of the fall.😭 The best decision is to take them to the doctor to get checked out thoroughly.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s not necessary to keep the child awake although it&rsquo;s better to monitor their health when they are still active.🤾&zwj;♀️ What is dangerous is that they probably fall on their head, feel dizzy and want to sleep but can&#39;t easily wake up. If they sleep, you should wake them after two hours to see if the child is still alert.💤<hr>Stay calm to identify serious signs<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/496588b0-fcb3-451f-8b00-44f29e38c6d6.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶Simple signsYou can&rsquo;t help feeling anxious when you see your child crying nonstop.😭 If the baby just has a light bump, their tears come from pain or fright and will not last longer than 10 minutes.&nbsp;👶Serious signsConstant headache or dizziness can be the result of a serious hit.🤕 Your baby might be extremely irritable and cry incessantly. More severely, you may see them excessively sleepy and have a difficult time waking up. The baby might vomit after a strong hit on their head.🤮<hr>Treatment for your baby<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3231/644751a4-aa6b-4700-a75a-cae4e3fa85f4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👶Treatment at homeIf you have successfully ruled out serious injury, you can treat your baby&rsquo;s mild bump at home. Wrap an ice pack🧊 in a thin towel or diaper and hold it onto the bump for fifteen or twenty minutes. You can nurse them or say something sweet to your little one to soothe them and distract them from the pain.😀If your baby is constantly in pain, you can give them the appropriate amount of acetaminophen or ibuprofen.💊 Avoid aspirin because it can cause a rare but serious condition called Reye&rsquo;s syndrome.👶Call the ER!If your child experiences loss of consciousness, unresponsiveness, non stop bleeding, you have to call for an emergency.🚑 Any signs of a fractured bone, a concussion, inability to walk steadily or talk, prolonged screaming indicate your baby can be in danger. You have to talk to their doctor immediately and take the baby to the emergency room.👩&zwj;⚕️

What if your baby falls?

The definition of positive parenting varies but the core idea can be summed up to warm, positive family interactions and guidelines!<hr>Tips for positive parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3240/8be28f30-2fdb-4c5a-a038-10251ea0017d.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Get inside your child&rsquo;s headAlthough on the outside your child&rsquo;s behaviors look unjustified and irrational, they are motivated by legitimate needs.🧸 If you can get inside their heads, you can address their needs. Always keep in mind that they are still developing and give them the benefit of the doubt.😎👪Empathetic, supportive and constructiveYou don&rsquo;t have to agree with your child&rsquo;s demands all the time. Instead, the goal is to be the kind of arbitrator and mentor you would want for yourself and your baby.😀Your kid would love a parent who is prepared to listen to their side of the story and reassure them that they are being heard.💖 They know that they will get a fair-minded and sympathetic hearing. You are the one who will reason with them, use encouragement and humor to steer them away from negative emotions while introducing solutions.🥰👪The art of distractionIf you notice that your baby has gotten hold of a forbidden object, you just camly remove it and show your child something else. Look at these colorful toys!🪅 Your child might be attracted to them immediately when you find them more interesting. &nbsp;Distraction is useful for old kids too. When your child is overwhelmed by feelings of outrage and confinement, they don&rsquo;t know how to stop but they can divert their focus into something else.👀👪Humor and playfulnessJokes and silliness are considered excellent distractions.😚 Your kid might feel more excited and motivated if you make requests with humor and transform work into play.👪Make sure that most of your interactions are positiveKids are mirrors, reflecting images of what happens around them.🪞 Positive social interactions create more trusting family relationships and motivate kids to be cooperative.<hr>More tips for positive parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3240/af053bd6-49a1-4509-a0ee-1b19a381bf54.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Validate your kid&rsquo;s reasonsIt&rsquo;s important that you don&rsquo;t expect your kids to read your mind.😊 Two-way conversations are much more beneficial when you don&rsquo;t just recite the rules but rather to explain the rationale of the rules and undertake your baby&rsquo;s questions and concerns.👪Try to say yes as much as possible&ldquo;No&rdquo; can be viewed as a negative word that fuels resentment and resistance since your kid is not yet able to understand how to learn from negative feedback. Parental criticism can also trigger feelings of hopelessness.😞 Hence, you should either suggest alternatives and help the kid accept different options.&nbsp;👪Catch children at being goodIt&rsquo;s crucial that you give praise at the right moment.😘 Children may respond to rewards and compliments more readily than punishments. After your kid finishes homework, let&rsquo;s offer simple praise &ldquo;well done!&rdquo; for the kid&rsquo;s good behavior.👪Be a good mentorTalking with your child about their feelings and discussing helpful strategies for handling difficult emotions indicate your respect for your kid and your willingness to offer sympathetic hearing.👂 You also provide your little one with concrete support and assurance that no matter what, mommy is right here!&nbsp;

Tips for Positive Parenting

That nervous feeling when you&rsquo;re about to meet your baby for the first time is engraved in your heart.💓 You just look at them in awe every time and gain strength to become the best parents for them. But you can&rsquo;t avoid stress along the way&hellip;<hr>Parenting stress<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3234/f35db480-c86e-4079-b434-9cf543dd0373.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪What is parenting stress?Parenting stress is the distress when you feel you can&rsquo;t cope as a parent.😞 After pregnancy, expectations and demands placed on you are so high that you seem to run out of resources and strength to meet them.&nbsp;👪What causes parenting stress?The causation varies depending on each family. Stress can originate from poor economic status, inadequate support system, and exposure to hostility.⚔️ Anything that makes you worry about your ability to protect your child and thrive can contribute to parenting stress.🙁<hr>Ways to cope with parenting stress<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3234/96a703ed-89e8-4ef2-8774-ac4322d93a12.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Reach out for supportParenting is a lot easier if you have your supporters on your side.👪 Contact your friends, family members and especially your partner to share your feelings. You can always count on their support for emotional support, financial aid💰 and childcare help.If you don&rsquo;t live near friends or relatives, you can look for local parenting cooperatives, online communities and trained therapis&zwj;ts.😀 Enrolling in parenting classes can be helpful too as you can seek new friends, reduce your feelings of guilt and stress while gaining more knowledge.👪Avoid unnecessary exposure to signals that drag you downAfter a very brief exposure to negative emotional content, it&rsquo;s natural that you pay attention more to upsetting images, replay bad memories and worry about the future. Such thoughts keep circulating in your head, causing more anxiety and gloom.😥Overdosing on bad news spikes up your stress levels, undermines yourself and hurts you gradually. Instead, try to put yourself together, think constructively, think brightly.🤔 Everything will be just fine and you can do it!&nbsp;👪Focus on the goodYou can induce good moods by downloading happy memories into your head. Do you remember when your little one just took the first step or called your name for the first time? When you return home from work, remember how you feel when you see your child&rsquo;s smiles and hugs.🤗Reflect on good memories and read jokes, uplifting stories to make you feel better. Focusing on acts of kindness and positive messages will help you decrease stress responses.😀👪Re-appraise the situationWe often think that we are good at predicting things if we have a plan. Actually, we are pretty bad at anticipating future discomforts. Sometimes, stressful things just occur along the way.😞When bad things happen, you may find a coping strategy when you reconsider the situation from a new angle. Stop dwelling too much on your personal emotional reactions, try to view the problem with more objectivity.💪&nbsp;

Parenting stress

Did you know breastfeeding can be much easier with proper positioning? Sore nipples, latching, and other breastfeeding problems can be solved if you do it in the right position💪!Some trials and errors will be needed, but as long as you find the position that works the best for you, you&rsquo;ll be a pro at breastfeeding your baby!😎<hr>How to hold the baby <img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/b3072eeb-b727-4c1f-bf1b-16cc0529e8f0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Let&rsquo;s learn from the basics - how to hold your baby🤱. Place your baby on one side, toward your breasts. Your baby&rsquo;s whole body should face your chest, and his/her ear, shoulder, and hip have to align in a straight line. The baby&rsquo;s body also has to be straight in line with the body, not turn to the side. Using a nursing pillow can help you because it can lower the weight and adjust the height👍.<hr>Find your best position for breastfeeding!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/9ff30fab-5ef5-42e3-b9c6-49a473545b1e.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Now, if you are ready, try these 5 positions and see which works best for you!👩&zwj;🍼Cradle holdCradle position is when you put your baby in your arms like they are lying in a cradle. For this position, bend your one elbow and rest your baby&rsquo;s head in, and use the hand on the same side to support the baby&rsquo;s body. 👶Now, use your other hand to cup your breast. Place your thumb above your nipple and your index finger at the spot where your baby&rsquo;s chin is. If the position is all set, lightly compress your breast so that your nipple points toward your baby&rsquo;s nose.&nbsp;👩&zwj;🍼Crossover holdDecide which breast you&rsquo;ll be nursing from and hold the baby&rsquo;s head with your hand on the opposite side of the nursing breast. To make the holding easier, put your wrist between the baby&rsquo;s shoulder and your thumb behind one ear👂, the other fingers behind the other ear. With your free hand, cup your breast and gently put it towards your baby&rsquo;s mouth.👩&zwj;🍼Football holdIf you have had a C-section, have large breasts, or your baby is small or premature, a football hold will be an option for you. Position your baby facing you, and tuck his/her legs under your arm on the same side of the breast you are nursing from. (Like you are holding a football!🏈) Support the baby&rsquo;s head with the same hand. Use the other hand to cup your breast.👩&zwj;🍼Laid-back positionLaid-back position is helpful, particularly for moms with smaller breasts, and newborns with sensitive tummies👶. As the name of the position suggests, you should lean back on a couch and put your baby on your body, facing tummy to tummy. Put his/her head near your breast so the baby can reach your breast naturally. If the baby finds it hard, you can lead him/her by directing the nipple toward the mouth.👩&zwj;🍼Side-lying positionFor night feeders😴, a side-lying position is a good choice because you and your baby both have to lie down on a bed. Put your baby on your side, tummy to tummy, and hold them with the hand on the side you&rsquo;re lying on. Use the other hand to cup your breast and feed the baby. This position could suffocate the baby, so you should never do this position on a recliner, couch, or water bed!<hr>Breastfeeding positions to avoid<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3915/29d0795c-ea72-4372-a61b-aa6e97d5a228.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">If you nurse your baby in an improper position, your breasts might not be able to produce enough milk! The most common mistake new moms make is to hunch over their bodies to the baby. Keeping your back straight and bringing your baby up to your breast is the key to breast stimulation✨.&nbsp;For your and your baby&rsquo;s safety and comfort, always make sure the baby&rsquo;s body isn&rsquo;t too far from the breasts. (The baby can pull on your nipple while feeding! ouch!😵) Also, put the baby&rsquo;s body and head facing the same direction so he/she can swallow the breast milk without trouble.

Breastfeeding Positions

Parenting isn&rsquo;t one-size-fit-alls. You might feel a lot of pressure to pick one style of parenting, in reality, the act of parenting is a true journey, not a set of required practices. You&rsquo;re welcome to take your time to figure it out.😀<hr>Attachment parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3236/06210511-ece5-44c5-ae2b-f2760ad42f0c.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Definition of attachment parenting?Attachment parenting is not all about a frenetic attempt to deliver the fastest responses when your baby sends a signal. It&rsquo;s actually about finding a balance between parents&rsquo; lives and childcare duties.⚖️The ancestral implication that mothers are designed to devote themselves to child-rearing to the point that they can&rsquo;t have a private life is out-dated.⚠️ Something is wrong if you and your baby cannot enjoy the parenting journey. What it truly means is attending to your child&rsquo;s cues and taking action accordingly that suits both you and your baby.🥰👪Common practices of attachment parentingIf you choose attachment parenting, you may find yourself frequently holding your baby, breastfeeding🤱 whenever your little one cries even in the middle of the night.🌙 You become sensitive and responsive to your child&rsquo;s emotions. You decide to co-sleep with your baby to monitor them better.<hr>Benefits of attachment parenting<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/posts/3236/d5c89260-f950-4fef-b450-c0319fec5b86.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👪Secure bondsUnlike unresponsive and more controlling parents, sensitive mothers tend to pay attention more to the child&rsquo;s interests and needs.👂 The quality of communication between you and your child indicates more secure attachment relationships.👪Promote independenceInfants are less likely to develop fearful tendencies if they know that you are always there by their side.👩&zwj;👦 They show a greater level of positive mood, more constructive coping and better regulation of emotion on their own.&nbsp;👪Help children cope with stressSkin-to-skin contacts and co-sleeping can help your baby develop a healthy stress response system, improved sleep patterns and better cognitive control.🧠 Once the kid receives warm and sensitive parenting, they are protected from brain-shrinking stress and autoimmune disorders.👪Fewer behavior problemsSecurely - attached children are less likely to develop behavior problems since they develop better cognitive flexibility and perspective taking-skills.🤗 Moreover, if they are engaged in mutually responsive, positive reactions with you, it is more likely that they develop consciences and comply with adult instructions.😛

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