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

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

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

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?

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.😛

Attachment parenting

Congratulations! Finally you&rsquo;re sailing along on your pregnancy adventure. Are you feeling any seasickness along the way? That&rsquo;s probably because you are experiencing morning sickness which definitely does not occur in just mornings.&nbsp;<hr>Morning sickness<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1858/dd1a7444-681b-4186-a64d-0d8e5b392c6c.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤢What is morning sickness?It describes the nausea and vomiting that happen when you are pregnant.🤰 Depending on how sensitive you are to smells and odors, you may have strong aversions to certain smells or foods that are so powerful that you feel sick to your stomach.👃Morning sickness does not necessarily mean it only happens in the morning. In fact, you can suffer the symptoms any time of the day or night.☀️🌃🤢When does morning sickness start?It typically starts around week 6 until the middle of month 2. It is truly the first sign you&rsquo;ll notice after your hCG hormone levels overcome the threshold to produce a positive pregnancy test result.🤰 &nbsp;🤢How long does morning sickness last? &nbsp;Nausea and vomiting diminish between weeks 12 and 16, but they are at their peaks form weeks 10 to 16. It is possible that you continue experiencing these symptoms when you enter the second trimester or even throughout pregnancy.🤮&nbsp;<hr>Morning sickness causes<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1858/0e8ff7b3-629a-4145-8773-6b3e28ffd19a.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤢Hormone levelshCG hormone level is at its peak when morning sickness is worst. Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone relax the muscles of the digestive tract and make it difficult for you to digest food.📈🤢A sensitive brainIf you are already hypersensitive to car sick🚗 or seasick🌊 compared to others, you are subjected to morning sickness. A family history of migraine also makes you prone to morning sickness.&nbsp;🤢StressEmotional stress such as anger😠, depression😫 can upset the gastrointestinal tract. No wonder when you&rsquo;re under stress, you experience morning sickness more often.🤢FatigueIf you have morning sickness, fatigue can make the nausea worse. On the other hand, morning sickness can increase fatigue.🥴🤢First time pregnancyIf this is the first time you&rsquo;re pregnant, the symptoms might appear more severely and decrease when you&rsquo;re pregnant again.🙋 Your body is less prepared for the sudden surge of hormone levels, making you feel more anxious and resulting in stomach upset. &nbsp;<hr>Morning sickness remedies<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1858/c63b9fac-479a-4aea-a893-103e09f050d5.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤢Stay away from offensive smellsBecause your sense of smells is so keen, some scents may be offensive and sickening despite them being familiar. Stay away from smells that make you feel nauseous. Open windows so the air inside your room can be well ventilated.🍲🤢Wear Sea-Band wristlets &nbsp;They are clinically proven to be effective to protect you from severe morning sickness. These 1-inch-wide bands are anti nausea acupressure wristbands that put pressure on an acupressure point and naturally relieve the symptoms.😃🤢Rest wellMeditation, visualization or any methods that help you stay calm can help minimize queasiness. Relax your body and take it easy since rushing only makes your pregnancy experiences worse.😶&zwj;🌫️😌&nbsp;

Morning sickness and nausea during pregnancy

You are probably familiar with pains, aches, and weird symptoms along the way. If you have any signs of potential problems, you should stay alert and call your doctors immediately.<hr>Early stage symptoms<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1873/05ec00d3-40ed-47d2-ad9c-26c86a2793d4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">⚠️Bleeding or spottingVaginal spotting or bleeding🩸 can be considered a serious sign of potential miscarriage. It can also signal ectopic or molar pregnancy. If molar pregnancy is the case, you may pass small, fluid-filled sacs from your vagina while feeling severely nauseous and vomiting.🤮⚠️PainIf the crampy, persistent abdominal pain comes along with pelvic pressure or low back pain, non stop bleeding, all signs might indicate miscarriage.🤰 Pain anywhere in your abdomen or pelvis at the early stage can be linked with ectopic pregnancy.Pain in your shoulder can be a symptom of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. You should call an ambulance and doctors immediately if this is the case.👩&zwj;⚕️🏥<hr>Some serious symptoms throughout pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1873/af763685-7c9b-4706-95e0-9be4bcd84850.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">⚠️Painful or burning urinationYou can&rsquo;t help going to the bathroom🚽 and feeling the urge to go again minutes after you just finish. Painful or burning urination, little or no urination, cloudy and blood-colored urine, strong and unpleasant odor can be signs of urinary tract infection.😟&nbsp;UTI can result in soreness in your back, sides, or lower abdomen. If the situation gets worse and spreads to the kidneys, you may experience back pain, fever and chills, and nausea and vomiting.🤮&nbsp;⚠️Strange vaginal dischargeUnhealthy vaginal discharge such as green substances🟢 having unpleasant odor, pain and itching signs accompanied, you may have yeast infection. If the discharge is thin white or gray with a strong fishy smell, you may have bacterial vaginosis.A common sexually transmitted disease called trichomoniasis is also a consequence of yellow🟡 or green vaginal discharge. Have a regular checkup with doctors to protect your health.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;⚠️FeverIf you experience chills or fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit🌡️, there is a high chance that you have infection in the kidneys, uterus, lungs or elsewhere. Other symptoms such as belly or back pain, nausea, diarrhea, trouble urinating, foul-smelling vagianl discharge will be used as indicators to address the disease more correctly.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;⚠️Severe nausea and vomitingSevere nausea and vomiting, also called hyperemesis gravidarum can be associated with weight loss, low birth weight, and dehydration. It starts in early pregnancy and continues throughout the process.🤕🤢⚠️Extreme tirednessPregnancy takes a toll on you, leaving you fatigued at times. If you feel suddenly extremely tired, it can be a sign of heart disease, anemia, diabetes or depression.😟 &nbsp;&nbsp;

Pregnancy symptoms that you should never ignore

A little light bleeding or spotting is common during the first trimester. It can also be a sign of a serious problem.&nbsp;<hr>Differences between spotting and bleeding<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1890/68e36ecb-2c8b-4cae-b545-6118be5705fd.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🩸SpottingSpotting is very light bleeding🩸 with signs of occasional small blood drops in your underwear. The color varies from pink to red to brown, similar to what you have at the end of your period.🌸🩸BleedingBleeding is a heavier flow of blood. You need to wear pads or a panty liner to avoid blood soaking your underwear.🩲Constant blood flow can signal a serious problem such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.🤰 You should consult with doctors immediately if you notice any sign.👩&zwj;⚕️<hr>Causes of early pregnancy bleeding<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1890/94fcb431-6419-4e03-8a3e-782ef27970b4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🩸ImplantationImplantation bleeding can happen when fertilized eggs attach to the uterine lining, triggering approximately 6 days of spotting or bleeding consequently.🩸 You probably won&rsquo;t be aware of your pregnancy when this happens.🤔&nbsp;🩸Subchorionic hematomaSubchorionic hematoma is bleeding under a membrane that surrounds the embryo inside the uterus.👶 When the amniotic sac, also called chorion, detaches from the wall of the uterus, you experience this harmless type of bleeding and usually it stops on its own.&nbsp;If you notice any sign of constant bleeding, you need to go to doctors immediately for an ultrasound test. It can raise the risk of miscarriage or abortion.👩&zwj;⚕️🩸MiscarriageSpotting or bleeding, together with severe abdominal pain or cramping, can be signs of miscarriage.⚠️ However, sometimes you don&rsquo;t have any bleeding prior to miscarriage diagnosis.Feeling better, no longer having early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness can also be an indicator to determine miscarriage.😟 You should consult with your doctor for a more detailed checkup.⚠️🩸Ectopic pregnancyBleeding can also be a warning of ectopic pregnancy. When the embryo implants outside the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes, bleeding accompanied with pains in the abdomen, pelvis or shoulder infers a threatened abortion.👶 Let your doctors know immediately to avoid this life-threatening situation.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;🩸Molar pregnancyWhen the placenta doesn&rsquo;t develop properly, it can&rsquo;t nurse the embryo. You need to seek medical help immediately if this happens.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;🩸InfectionAn infection can irritate your cervix and cause bleeding, especially after you have sex.👨&zwj;👧 Some types of infection are common such as yeast infection, herpes, chlamydia. As severe infections can lead to pregnancy complications, you have to ask your doctor👩&zwj;⚕️ for antibiotics or another treatment if necessary.&nbsp;

Spotting during pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the special moments when you are applauded for gaining weight and eating your favorite food as much as you want. Gaining enough pregnancy weight is critical to provide nutrients and support your baby&rsquo;s needs.&nbsp;<hr>Loss of appetite during pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1862/26d980d4-cd16-480f-b13f-59bb9b94afaa.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤢Nausea and vomitingLoss of appetite is one side effect of morning sickness and nausea.🤢 When morning sickness strikes and smell sensitivity triggers, you naturally walk away from strong scents, including the foods you once loved.🍲 Your appetite consequently becomes a bit shy when it comes to food.&nbsp;🤢Mental health conditionsDue to various physical and biochemical changes, you are prone to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.😟 Depression during pregnancy is associated with decreased appetite for healthy food, increased intake of unhealthy food, leading to lower nutrients for the baby development.👶&nbsp;Health disorders may go undiagnosed if you don&rsquo;t speak up because of embarrassment. If you&rsquo;re experiencing any symptoms, please consult with doctors and trusted health professionals.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;🤢Phobia of weight gainYou are afraid of gaining weight because you might adhere to a certain weight stigma or portray weight gain as a flaw.🙅&zwj;♀️ You are worried that you&rsquo;re not able to return to your old body once you eat vociferously.😟 If you&rsquo;re experiencing this sense of anxiety, please consult with doctors or therapists.&nbsp;<hr>How to treat appetite loss during pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1862/03ea1d09-bd94-4b37-8eda-a92c21495be5.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤢Eat small mealsIf your appetite loss is linked to nausea or vomiting, you can try to distribute meals into small portions but more frequent meals throughout the day. Little by little, you&rsquo;ll get used to the foods and increase your food intake.😋🍛🤢Food prioritizeTake your prenatal vitamins daily to ensure both you and your baby are getting enough nutrients. Drink plenty of water.🚰 You can try many kinds of foods that are simple to make, filling and easy on your stomach such as protein-rich snacks, bland veggies, fruits, or soup.🤤 &nbsp;

Appetite loss

You&rsquo;re paying attention to what you eat and medications you ingest. Gas and bloating are common symptoms at an early stage of pregnancy. If you have gas problems, this information is for you.<hr>Causes of bloating and gas during pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1871/c21cdade-c1f9-456d-b102-aa61a4350496.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😶Undigested carbohydratesGas is an uncomfortable result of a common process of digesting undigested carbohydrates.🍙 Gas enters your digestive tract when you swallow air and is released when bacteria in your large intestine breaks down carbohydrates.🦠😶CarbsCertain carbs can make you gas often.🍚 Fats contribute to a sense of bloating especially when you eat noodles at night because they slow down digestion.🌾😶Progesterone hormonesWhen you&rsquo;re pregnant, a high level of progesterone hormones relaxes your muscles and decelerates digestion.🤰 These relaxed muscles lead to more gas being released, bloating, burping, and flatulence after you have a big meal.😌You may experience bloating and gas a few times a day. Relax and unbutton your pants to make yourself more comfortable.😃&nbsp;<hr>Foods to avoid to help relieve pregnancy bloating and gas<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1871/28a9333b-55a3-4356-93af-98ebb34510ba.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😶Beans, whole grains, and certain vegetablesCabbage, cauliflower🥦 , brussel sprouts, broccoli🥦, asparagus contain raffinose sugar, making people more gassy. Bloating and gas are inevitable symptoms but cutting down on these kinds of food is an effective way to relieve them a bit.🌳 🌿🥬&nbsp;😶FructoseFructose, also called fruit sugar, is found in leeks, onions, artichokes, dried fruit, ketchup, pears, honey, or apples.🍒 It is often added into processed foods. Together with carbonation, fructose in sodas and fruit drinks can result in bloating and gassy feelings.🥤😶Certain starchesExcept rice, wheat or corn🌾 can lead to bloating and gas because you may not have the enzyme to break down these complex carbohydrates. When they reach the colon, bacteria start feasting on them and producing gas.😃😶Fiber-rich foodsOat bran, beans, peas🥫 and many fruits are fiber-rich and produce gas after they are digested. Wheat bran, however, is not as easily broken down as other types of foods and suitable for you if you&rsquo;re constipated.🚽&nbsp;😶Dairy productsIf you&rsquo;re lactose intolerant, you&rsquo;re likely to get diarrhea, stomachache, and gas production after consuming dairy products.🥛 Try lactose free milk or calcium-fortified soy milk to enhance your calcium intake. If all these options are not available, consult with doctors for calcium supplements.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;😶High fat and fried foodsThe fiber content of most fried foods is low, making them hard to digest and remain in the colon much longer. When they stay in your digestive tract for too long, you&rsquo;re likely to feel full and bloated.😃&nbsp;

Bloating and gas during pregnancy

You&rsquo;re eating not only for yourself but also for the baby. When you&rsquo;re pregnant, you should always stay alert and avoid all items that could potentially make you sick or badly affect your baby&rsquo;s health condition.<hr>Why should you avoid certain foods during pregnancy?<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1864/a8697c37-08b9-472f-a9e5-7ed9819f7cd0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Some foods are a shelter of bacteria like E.coli.🦠 Meanwhile, pregnancy also diminishes your immune system, leaving you vulnerable to all ailments like flu or common cold.🥶&nbsp;You are more likely to get sick or suffer from complications such as miscarriage or premature delivery if you have foodborne illness.😟 The disease which crosses the placenta will harmfully affect your baby, developing severe birth defects or serious infections.😔&nbsp;<hr>Foods to avoid during pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1864/e85d9f43-be52-476c-b7ab-4617f48d4738.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🐟High mercury fishFish is loaded with brain-boosting nutrients and omega-3.🐟 However, some fish contain a dangerous level of mercury that is detrimental to your baby&rsquo;s developing nervous system.🧠&nbsp;The bigger and older the fish, the more mercury it carries. Avoid shark🦈, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and bigeye tuna. Limit white albacore to 6 ounces a week. Fish such as salmone, anchovies, cod, catfish, shrimp, trout, or sardines can be eaten up to 8 to 12 ounces per week.&nbsp;🥩Raw, undercooked foodRefrain from blood-red meat🥩 because they can harbor bacteria causing food poisoning such as E.coli or Salmonella. Uncooked fish in sashimi🍣, raw oysters should also be off-limits because the danger of ingesting bacteria or parasites is too high.&nbsp;Dishes having undercooked eggs🥚 are so prevalent such as soft scrambled eggs, homemade mousse, raw batter or cookie dough, mayonnaise. Pregnant moms🤰 who consume these rampant raw and undercooked eggs are prone to Salmonella infection.☕Too much caffeineCaffeine wakes you up when you&rsquo;re tired. However, too much caffeine can interfere with the ability to absorb iron, leading to anemia.☕&nbsp;It is time to switch to decaf ones. You should consume no more than 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. Any caffeine sources such as chocolate🍫, black or green tea, energy bars and coffee-flavored desserts, ice cream🍨, yogurts should also be controllably devoured to ensure the 200 milligram limit.&nbsp;🥛Unpasteurized dairy and juicesDairies such as skim milk🥛 and cheese🧀 can be a healthy part of your pregnancy diet. However, anything containing unpasteurized milk is a big no-no since they might have Listeria and other pathogens. Check your products&rsquo; label before making a purchase.🐄&nbsp;🍷AlcoholAlcohol is extremely harmful to your health during pregnancy so avoid it at all cost.🍷 The concentration of alcohol that goes into your bloodstream is also the same as that enters your baby, resulting in fetal alcohol syndrome, which can cause facial deformities and intellectual disability.☠️&nbsp;Toast happy events with healthy fruity juices! If you&rsquo;re concerned about alcohol that you drank before you knew you were pregnant, please consult your worries with doctors.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;

Foods to avoid during pregnancy

Are you worried that you&rsquo;re not hitting the healthy pregnancy diet mark? Don&rsquo;t worry, you can always look up to this information and prepare all vitamins and minerals that both you and your baby need.<hr>Essential nutrients for you and your baby<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1863/de949e94-e24e-4ff6-82cf-6d25dfa4aa97.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">💊Folic acidGetting at least 600 micrograms per day during pregnancy is important. Folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects, serious abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord.🧠💊IronIron plays an important role in hemoglobin formation🩸, a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen to your tissues. Your body needs iron to make more blood to supply oxygen for the baby.👶💊CalciumCalcium makes bones and teeth strong.🦷 It also helps your circulatory, muscular and nervous systems function normally.🧠 You should aim for 1000 milligrams a day.💊Vitamin DVitamin D assists calcium to do its job and your immune system to stay healthy. You should take 600 IU a day.😃💊DHAAn omega-3- fatty acid called DHA is vital in your baby&rsquo;s brain and retinal👁️ development. It helps absorb fat soluble vitamins and reduce symptoms associated with prenatal depression. You need 200-300 milligrams per day.👁️💊IodineIodine, available in salt, promotes your baby&rsquo;s brain and nervous system development.👁️ You should get 290 micrograms per day.🧂<hr>Examples of recommended pregnancy diet<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1863/6ed9048b-1898-4bce-b318-90daa4ac314e.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🥩Lean meatHigh protein lean meat🥩 provides you energy throughout the day and stabilizes your blood sugar. In addition to being protein-packed, it&rsquo;s also rich in iron, developing red blood🩸 cell supply for both you and your baby.🥜LentilsLentils are a great alternative source of protein that deserves a good place on your plate.🥜 Not only are they rich in vitamin B folate, they are also high in fiber which protects your digestive system and prevents pregnancy-related constipation.🚽 &nbsp;&nbsp;🐟SalmonFatty fish are one of the best foods to eat during pregnancy.🐟 Since your body cannot produce omega-3, salmon are packed with DHA omega-3s and iodine, making it a safe seafood choice for pregnancy.🤰🥑AvocadoThis creamy green fruit has a high amount of folate, along with vitamin B6 which also alleviates morning sickness. It&rsquo;s a healthy source of monounsaturated fats so your body can absorb vitamins in veggies and fruits better.🥑&nbsp;🥬KaleKale is a potent pregnancy, all in one package of food.🥬 It serves lots of nutrients that you need, including folate, iron, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K and fiber.😄 &nbsp;&nbsp;

Best food to eat during pregnancy

The experience of miscarriage is physically and mentally painful that no words can describe. Miscarriage often occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy when the fetus isn&rsquo;t heathily developing and happens less often after that.&nbsp;<hr>Miscarriage<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1865/382edac3-00fb-4602-a149-e77709275649.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤰What is a miscarriage?Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week.🤰 It typically happens during the first three months of the first trimester.📅&nbsp;Miscarriage can take place for a variety of medical reasons, some of them are unpredictable and out of control. It is very common but that doesn&rsquo;t make the entire experience easier.😭🤰Miscarriage signsDepending on your stage of pregnancy and health condition, the symptoms may vary. Sometimes it happens so fast that you can&rsquo;t detect the signals.😥 &nbsp;Some of the symptoms of a miscarriage are heavy spotting, vaginal bleeding🩸, discharge of tissue or fluid from your vagina, severe abdominal pain, or back pain. If you experience any of these, please call your doctor immediately as soon as possible to prevent miscarriage.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;<hr>Miscarriage causes<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1865/c2f92df1-36a5-45f9-b418-c84f1c9218c4.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤰Chromosome problemsChromosomes are blocks of DNA.🧬 They are the keys to control a wide range of factors, from the baby&rsquo;s hair color to the baby&rsquo;s formation.👶&nbsp;Any problems happening during cell division or at the point of conception, leading to the fetus receiving repeated or not enough chromosomes can result in miscarriage.😥 The exact cause of chromosomal abnormalities is unknown. The phenomenon is known to occur more frequently in women at advanced maternal age, or greater than 35 years old.👩👵&nbsp;🤰Maternal health conditions &nbsp;Uterus or cervix infections can be detrimental to a developing baby. If the uterus cavity has any defects, it can&rsquo;t support a healthy pregnancy.🤰 &nbsp;&nbsp;Underlying health conditions and bad lifestyle habits also impair successful pregnancy rate. Malnutrition, drug abuse, hormone issues, or obesity, for instance, can all interfere with fetus development.😟<hr>Miscarriage rate by week&nbsp;<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1865/f6dccfb1-8bd1-4faf-abbe-ae29fb8f07cd.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤰Week 0 to 6These early weeks have the highest potential of miscarriage. You can experience it without realizing you&rsquo;re pregnant.😟 The later you conceive your baby, the more dangerous the risks are.&nbsp;🤰Week 6 to 12When your baby makes it to 6 weeks and has confirmed viability with a heartbeat, the rate of miscarriage drops to 10 percent. The miscarriage rate decreases as the gestinational age increases.😃🤰Week 13 to 20By week 12, the risk of miscarriage drops to 5 percents. However, you shouldn&rsquo;t be ignorant as complications can arise at any point.⚠️ &nbsp; &nbsp;

Miscarriage rates by week

Have you been actively trying to conceive? Because very early signs of pregnancy symptoms are similar to premenstrual syndrome, the most accurate way to know that you have a baby on board is to take pregnancy tests. However, these symptoms can still provide credible clues.<hr>Early signs of pregnancy before a missed period<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1857/0f5e359f-6e51-4b88-ad1b-eeec5ceef193.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🤰Basal body temperatureAn elevated basal body temperature🌡️ by 1 degree when you check your first morning temperature can be a good indicator of the big news. The temperature may rise and stay the same during pregnancy, but it&rsquo;s not likely to be a huge increase.😃&nbsp;🤰Smell sensitivitySmells of your favorite food or previously mild odors👃 that once made you pleasant become unappealing and distasteful. You might want to throw up immediately if the situation is severe.🤮 This is a very common symptom of pregnancy indicating good news.🤰Breast changesTender, swollen breasts followed up with darkening and bumpy areolas🧐 are signs of breast changes that make you feel itchy and be in pain. Tiny bumps growing in size and quantity appearing on your areolas are preparing to produce oils that lubricate your nipples.&nbsp;🤰FatigueSince all of your energy goes into building a placenta at the early stage of pregnancy, you tend to get hungry more easily. Pregnancy fatigue occurs shortly after you conceive.🥘<hr>Other signs of pregnancy including missed periods<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1857/9b3f5f1c-ed78-4550-ac6b-23ccd3ee89c0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">&nbsp;🤰 Missed periodsIf you have regular periods🩸, this can be a good sign that all expectant moms experience. Missed periods are very common when you suspect pregnancy.😃🤰Implantation bleedingLight spotting or implantation bleeding can be an early pregnancy signal that an embryo has deposited itself into the uterine wall. Unlike the usual red color of periods🩸, implantation bleeding is usually medium pink or light brown, lasting for a few hours to a few days in discontinuity.📅🤰Changes in cervical mucusIf your cervical mucus becomes creamy and remains the same after ovulation, it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;ll have a positive pregnancy test result.😃 Increased amount of thin, milky-white vaginal discharge post ovulation is normal and healthy. If it gets thicker and lumpy, you need to have a checkup with your practitioner or doctors.👩&zwj;⚕️&nbsp;🤰Incessant urinationAfter conception for two or three weeks, you constantly want to pee.🚽 Due to the hormone hCG, your kidney receives more blood, aiding the solid and liquid waste disposal process from the body. &nbsp;Your growing uterus is putting more pressure on your bladder, leaving less space for urine and increasing the need to pee.🚻&nbsp;🤰Mood swingsBlame your hormonal changes all you want for the sudden mood swings you may be experiencing.😃🥴☹️ Your life is going through a major change, so it&rsquo;s completely normal for your moods to fluctuate.&nbsp;

Early pregnancy symptoms

Growing a new person in your body takes a toll on your body. You should expect some body aches and pains along the way.&nbsp;<hr>Causes of body aches during pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1935/e4b9c864-49e2-41de-a5fb-14ae9579e561.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😩Hormonal changesSurges of relaxin and progesterone hormones relax your ligaments and joints to prepare your body for labor.🤰 Your body then feels all the aching and pain😫 as these unstable ligaments slightly move.😩Weight gainYou&rsquo;re gaining weight and putting extra pressure on your joints. Your growing uterus👶 also shifts your center of gravity and stretches abdominal muscles, causing inevitable pain to your back and spine.<hr>Relieving body aches in pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1935/ac9252df-0a4d-4f9f-9e94-bd8d0881ae45.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😩HeatYou can apply heating pads, a hot water bottle on your abdomen. However, don&rsquo;t apply heat to your body for longer than ten minutes because you don&rsquo;t want to heat up your baby.👶😩ExercisesOne of the best remedies to reduce pain is to stay physically active.🚶 Pregnancy safe exercises help keep weight gain in check, strengthen muscles, support your blood circulation🩸 and reduce swelling.&nbsp;<hr>Common body aches in pregnancy<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1935/184ef5c8-d8f7-46a2-996a-553954aab526.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😩HeadachesFeeling a squeezing pain on both sides of your head is a sign of tension headache.🤕 It&rsquo;s usually a harmless symptom due to hormonal changes and increased blood flow.😩HemorrhoidsHemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels🩸 in the rectal area due to straining during bowel movements. The growth of the uterus puts pressure on your rectal veins, making you feel downright painful.😩&nbsp;😩Heartburn &nbsp;Burning sensation in your chest strikes you after you eat. During pregnancy, progesterone hormone relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the stomach acid🍲 to travel up your throat. Your baby👶 also contributes to pushing on the stomach and adding to the burn.😩Leg crampsLeg cramps🦵 can be rooted from vitamin deficiency, electrolyte shortage or other reasons. Changes in your body🤰 during pregnancy can cause unprecedented pains in your body.😩Carpal tunnel syndromeDuring pregnancy🤰, you experience tingling pain in your hands✋, wrists and arms. Extra fluid and swelling are the main culprits causing these symptoms.&nbsp;

Common pregnancy aches and pains

It&rsquo;s common for you to feel fatigued and extremely tired, especially during the first trimester. Oh mom, if you could rest more&hellip;<hr>Fatigue<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1859/bc6b518e-f113-429d-a283-8c507b1df2c0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😫What does pregnancy fatigue feel like?Your entire body is lagging and dragging from the moment you get up in the morning.😫 You constantly feel tired and lack energy.😧😫When does fatigue start?Fatigue can begin in the very first weeks of pregnancy.🤰 Many moms notice the symptoms as early as one week after conception.😖 &nbsp;<hr>Fatigue causes<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1859/35363660-80c0-4aea-929c-5d287c9d9bca.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😫Building the placentaYour body is creating the placenta to supply nutrients and oxygen for your baby to thrive.🥱 Growing a human takes a toll on your body, making you feel tired.😧 &nbsp;😫HormonesIncreased production of progesterone hormone assists milk production for breastfeeding later on.🤱 Intense mood swings resulting from hormone changes make you feel drained and tired faster.&nbsp;😫Increased blood supply&nbsp;Your baby demands lots of supply of blood, nutrients and oxygen and you are the baby&rsquo;s delivery method.👶 The procedure of transportation makes you feel fatigued.😫Other physical changesSince the baby is taking nutrients and energy from you, your blood sugar, pressure and nutrients are wearing out. You inevitably feel fatigued and tired.😥 &nbsp;<hr>Fatigue remedies<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1859/f8a80d01-c8ab-4424-8c0a-37f7648324f3.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😫Prioritize rest and sleepIf you&rsquo;re tired😩, try to rest as much as possible and pace yourself. A good night&#39;s sleep and naps during lunch or downtime can give you a boost of energy.💤 Getting an extra hour of sleep can really make a difference.😫Eat oftenEating six meals instead of three large meals per day can maintain your blood sugar and nutrients steady. Gaining weight is common during pregnancy because you&rsquo;re not just eating for yourself but also for the baby.🍲

Fatigue during pregnancy

Food aversions are typical symptoms at the early stage of pregnancy. They start during the first trimester and soon will go away by the second.<hr>Food aversion<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1879/f1e27884-c09b-45df-ac1e-c8e6612ff421.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍜What is food aversion?A food aversion is when you can&rsquo;t eat certain foods due to unpleasant smell or taste.<a href="https://emojipedia.org/pensive-face/">😔</a> It&rsquo;s the opposite of a craving and also a common symptom in pregnancy just like cravings.🤰&nbsp;🍜When will you have food aversions?&nbsp;Food aversions often come along with morning sickness around week 5 or 6 of pregnancy. Your appetite can still be out of whack throughout the entire pregnancy but usually the symptoms of food aversions disappear when you reach the second trimester.🤰<hr>Causes of food aversion&nbsp;<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1879/ab4c19bf-0ae5-4d4e-8296-b2b1b4bb8e63.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">&nbsp;🍜HormonesChanges in hormones in pregnancy play an important role in changing your appetite. Increased levels of both estrogen and hCG results in nausea, food aversions, and sometimes vomiting.🤮🍜Heightened stressIn pregnancy, you become hypersensitive to smells👃 and taste, making certain foods unappealing. Food aversion may have developed as a defense against substances that are potentially harmful for the baby.&nbsp;<hr>How to cope with food aversion<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/1879/5dcc2d23-c39b-4319-999a-d26c93d0b856.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍜Healthy substitutesFind healthy substitutes that provide the same nutrient you need. If meat🥩 is a big no no, you can try steamed tofu, nuts and cheese.🍢&nbsp;🍜Mix foodYou can lure your hyperactive senses by mixing them into other foods that you like.🍲 If you hate spinach, try to blend it with your favorite fruits to camouflage spinach&rsquo;s taste and smell.<a href="https://emojipedia.org/grinning-face-with-big-eyes/">😃</a>&nbsp;🍜Cold or bland foodsSince cold food doesn&rsquo;t have a strong taste or smell, you may find it easier to consume it. Bland food such as rice, oatmeal also has a mild taste so you might want to give it a try.🍚&nbsp;

Food aversions during pregnancy

Mungkin Anda penasaran bagaimana cara bayi mengenali wajah Anda. Apakah melalui suara👂, bau, atau langsung dari wajah Anda. Simak bahasannya berikut ini.<hr>Berbagai cara bayi mengenali Ibunya👀Indra PenglihatanMeskipun ketika lahir indra penglihatan bayi belum berkembang dengan sempurna, tetapi bayi cenderung memproses wajah lebih daripada objek lainnya. Karena itu bayi senang menatap wajah🤓 orang di sekitarnya. Ketika berusia 3 sampai 6 bulan, bayi akan sudah bisa mengenali serta membedakan mana wajah Ibu dan orang lain.👂Indra PendengaranIndra pendengaran adalah cara pertama bayi untuk mengenali Ibunya. Berdasarkan Science ABC, dari sebelum lahir bayi sudah mempunyai pendengaran🎵 yang aktif. Bayi sudah dapat mengenali suara Ibunya dari usia kandungan 30 minggu.🤏Indra PerabaBerdasarkan penelitian yang dilakukan oleh University of Dundee, Skotlandia dengan menggunakan 3D real-time sonography, bayi dapat mengenali Ibunya dengan sentuhan✋ Ibu saat mengelus perut.👃Indra PenciumanIndra penciuman bayi sudah aktif semenjak berada di dalam kandungan. Bayi telah terbiasa dengan bau cairan ketuban🌬️ saat di dalam rahim yang membuatnya secara naluri akan mengarah pada payudara Ibu ketika dilahirkan. Hal ini disebabkan payudara adalah sumber bau ketuban yang efektif.<hr>Apa yang bayi Anda temukan pada 1 tahun pertamanya mengenai diri Anda?✍🏻Usia 0-2 bulanPada usia ini, bayi Anda akan sudah mengenali suara Anda. Bahkan semenjak bayi masih di dalam kandungan, bayi sudah dapat mengenali suara Anda sejak usia kandungan 7 bulan. Selain itu, bayi juga sudah dapat mengenali bahwa Anda yang memberinya makan🍴, dan mengenali aroma Anda.😊Usia 2-6 bulanPada usia ini, bayi sudah mampu membedakan ekspresi wajah. Bayi sudah dapat merasakan❤️ emosi Anda.📌Usia 6 bulan-1 tahunMulai usia 8 bulan, bayi sudah memiliki kemampuan object permanence, yang berarti jika Anda sedang tidak terlihat, bukan berarti Anda tidak ada. Bayi juga sudah mengerti bahwa Anda👩‍🦱 selalu ada untuknya.

Berikut cara bayi mengenali wajah Ibunya!

Kontrol kepala untuk tegak tanpa topangan merupakan hal yang masih sulit dilakukan untuk bayi baru lahir. Bayi yang usianya kurang dari 1 bulan masih belum memiliki kemampuan motorik yang baik, serta otot💪 pada leher juga belum kuat. Perlu diketahui bahwa bayi memiliki tahapan usia tersendiri untuk mengangkat kepalanya.<hr>Perkembangan motorik dan kontrol kepala sesuai usia bayi⏳1-2 bulanSaat bayi berusia 1-2 bulan, ia akan mulai mengangkat kepalanya, serta berbalik ke arah lain dalam waktu yang singkat. Bayi juga akan kembali melakukannya saat tidur😴 telentang pada usia 6-8 minggu jika si kecil sudah mulai kuat mengangkat kepalanya meskipun dalam waktu yang singkat.⏱️3-4 bulanPada usia 3-4 bulan, bayi sudah mulai memiliki kontrol atas kepalanya. Bayi sudah bisa menstabilkan kepalanya saat tengkurap. Jika hal ini terjadi, maka orang tua dapat memberi permainan kecil untuk merangsang otot lehernya. Saat bayi telentang, tarik kedua tangan🫴 si kecil menjadi posisi duduk secara perlahan. Kemudian posisikan bayi telentang kembali.📆5-6 bulanSaat usia bayi menginjak 5-6 bulan, maka keingintahuannya akan semakin besar dan mulai melihat lingkungan sekitar karena kemampuan motorik bayi mulai berkembang seperti gerakan kaki🦵, angkat kepala, bahkan duduk juga sudah mulai dilakukan. Penglihatan bayi juga semakin jelas. Kemampuan mata, tangan dan lisan bayi juga semakin berkembang.<hr>Jika bayi belum bisa mengangkat kepala, apakah itu normal?✅Perkembangan setiap bayi berbedaSetiap bayi memiliki perkembangan sistem motorik dan lainnya pada waktu yang berbeda-beda. Ada yang bisa mengangkat kepala, namun belum bisa melakukan hal lainya, begitu pun sebaliknya. Perbedaan ini normal adanya. Sebagai orang tua, tetap perhatikan perkembangan anak dan tidak perlu merasa khawatir.☁️Masalah pada bayiJika orang tua telah memerhatikan perkembangan bayi namun merasa terjadi masalah, maka segeralah menemui dokter. Perkembangan bayi yang perlu diwaspadai yaitu seperti tidak ada pergerakan duduk atau berguling, tidak ada respon suara🔉 maupun hal lainnya, kontrol kepala tidak kunjung stabil, dan juga otot anak terasa kaku.<hr>Apa artinya jika kontrol kepala bayi lemah?❗Tanda autismeMenurut para ahli, bayi yang telah menginjak usia 6 bulan namun kekuatan leher dan kepalanya lemah, maka ini merupakan indikasi gejala awal autisme. Cara memeriksanya adalah dengan membaringkan bayi dan tarik perlahan untuk menjadi posisi duduk💺. Tanda kontrol kepala lemah adalah jika bayi tetap tidak menggerakkan kepalanya ke depan.🐢Keterlambatan perkembangan sosialSaat dilakukan penelitian risiko autisme, sebanyak 54 persen anak dinyatakan tidak mengalami autisme, namun perkembangan bahasa dan sosialnya mengalami keterlambatan. Lemahnya kontrol kepala pada usia 6 bulan juga dimiliki pada anak dengan keterlambatan sosial dan bahasa.👨‍👩‍👧Orang tua sigapJika bayi dirasa belum dapat menopang kepalanya walau sebentar saja di usia 3 bulan, maka sebaiknya segera menemui dokter ahli untuk dilakukan pemeriksaan👩🏻‍⚕️. Semakin awal penanganannya, maka pengobatan juga dapat dilakukan lebih dini.

Kapan Bayi bisa Angkat Kepala Sendiri?

Karena Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) telah mengkonfirmasi klasifikasi pemanis buatan &quot;Aspartam&quot; ke dalam Kelompok yang Dicurigai Berpotensi Karsinogenik untuk Manusia, kontroversi mengenai keamanan konsumsi Aspartam terus berlanjut📢. Hal ini karena Aspartam merupakan bahan yang terkandung dalam sebagian besar makanan nol kalori seperti minuman soda bebas gula, permen karet bebas gula, es krim bebas gula, termasuk zero cola. Mama yang sedang hamil🤰🏻 dan orang tua yang sedang membesarkan anak mungkin sedang bingung dengan kontroversi ini, karena itu Billy segera memastikan faktanya!😉<hr>Apa itu Aspartam?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/87812925-646b-4447-9c03-2bf89114a03b.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍹Aspartam itu&hellip;Aspartam adalah pemanis buatan yang memiliki rasa 200 kali lebih manis dari gula dan hampir tidak memiliki kalori sehingga sering digunakan dalam makanan diet. Sejak disetujui di Amerika Serikat pada tahun 1981, Aspartam digunakan di sebagian besar negara di dunia sebagai bahan tambahan untuk memberi rasa manis pada makanan👅.<hr>Mengapa Aspartam menjadi kontroversi?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/ea2fc122-458d-44cb-8ffd-9241dcc6e55d.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍹Klasifikasi resmi sebagai zat berpotensi karsinogenik (2B)?Badan Penelitian Kanker Internasional (IARC) di bawah WHO telah menetapkan Aspartam ke dalam Kelompok 2B, yaitu dicurigai berpotensi karsinogenik yang dapat menyebabkan kanker pada manusia. Ini adalah satu-satunya pemanis yang diklasifikasikan sebagai karsinogen.🤔 Karena semakin banyak orang yang memilih makanan minuman &quot;nol kalori&quot;, Aspartam telah digunakan dalam berbagai makanan, mulai dari minuman hingga makanan ringan, sehingga pengumuman tersebut membawa kejutan yang cukup besar💥.🍹Apa maksud dari Kelompok 2B?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/620648b4-7c37-4744-af77-14830874b4c8.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Di dalam Kelompok 2B, selain Aspartam, acar dan lidah buaya juga termasuk di dalam kelompok ini. Selain makanan, gelombang elektromagnetik ponsel📱, asap knalpot mobil juga termasuk di dalamnya. Namun, walaupun Aspartam diklasifikasikan sebagai kelompok 2B, hal ini tidak berarti mengonsumsi Aspartam akan menyebabkan kanker. Oleh karena itu, bukan berarti Aspartam dilarang untuk dikonsumsi sebagai makanan, namun perlu dilakukan pembatasan dalam penggunaannya sebagai pemanis buatan🙌🏻🍹Lalu, bagaimana standar konsumsi Aspartam?Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), dan Otoritas Keamanan Makanan Eropa (EFSA) menetapkan konsumsi harian Aspartam sebesar 40 mg per kilogram berat badan. Untuk orang dewasa dengan berat 60 kg, batas maksimal harian Aspartam adalah 2400mg!👀 Hal ini sama dengan minum 55 kaleng zero cola dalam sehari.<hr>Hal yang harus dilakukan Papa dan Mama!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/new/froala/posts/ce5dd43c-b0b0-4b52-9319-96bffe574cc3.webp" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍹Para calon papa dan mamaMenurut sebuah penelitian yang diterbitkan oleh American Society of Reproductive Medicine pada tahun 2016, pemanis buatan dalam minuman bebas kalori mengurangi kemampuan pembuahan wanita dan memengaruhi kesehatan sel telur. Jika dikonsumsi selama masa kehamilan, dapat memengaruhi janin yang menyebabkan obesitas pada anak, jadi sebisa mungkin, hindari minuman bersoda dengan kandungan gula tinggi!🙅🏻&zwj;♀️🍹Papa dan mama yang tengah membesarkan anakJika Anda memiliki penyakit keturunan yang disebut Fenilketonuria (PKU), yang tidak dapat mencerna Aspartam, harap jangan mengonsumsinya🚫. Ini termasuk ibu dan anak yang sedang membesarkan anak, serta ibu yang berencana hamil atau sedang hamil. Dalam kasus bayi baru lahir, bayi biasanya akan mendapatkan pemeriksaan setelah lahir, sehingga jika kelainan dapat dideteksi secara dini!Meskipun, mengonsumsi Aspartam bukan berarti akan terkena kanker, namun mungkin tetap ada Papa &amp; Mama disini yang tetap khawatir dengan bahayanya, bukan😉? Di tengah kontroversi Aspartam, Direktur Nutrisi dan Keamanan Pangan WHO menyarankan untuk mempertimbangkan minum air putih🥛 dibandingkan minuman yang mengandung pemanis buatan. Daripada mencari alternatif untuk pemanis buatan, mengapa tidak meninggalkan kebiasaan minum-minuman manis atau makan makanan olahan dan memulai gaya hidup sehat?💖

Karsinogen dalam Minuman Soda? Kontroversi Aspartam!

Air Susu Ibu (ASI) merupakan makanan🥣 yang disarankan untuk bayi dari ia lahir karena kandungan nutrisinya yang sangat luar biasa. Akan tetapi, saat ibu tidak dapat memberikan ASI karena beberapa alasan, maka susu formula menjadi susu alternatif.<hr>Waktu yang tepat memberikan susu formula<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4440/547db48d-e100-44f9-a331-9838ac2eae29.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍼ASI adalah makanan terbaik untuk bayiASI memiliki kandungan nutrisi yang luar biasa yang tidak tergantikan meskipun dengan susu formula. Paling tidak, ASI dapat diberikan kepada si kecil hingga berusia enam bulan agar segala kebutuhan nutrisinya💪 terpenuhi.👶Kondisi kesehatan bayiASI memang makanan terbaik untuk si kecil, namun jika bayi memiliki kondisi seperti lahir secara prematur, berat badan menurun, dan alasan lainnya yang disetujui oleh dokter setelah melakukan konsultasi, maka susu formula dapat diberikan. Susu formula pada bayi dengan usia lebih dari 6 bulan bukan sebagai makanan pokok🍛, tetapi makanan tambahan.✅Usia pemberian susu formulaSusu formula lebih baik diberikan setelah usia 6 bulan, namun jika bayi dirasa sehat, maka susu formula tidak perlu diberikan. Utamakan memberikan ASI terlebih dahulu, namun jika ingin menambahkan susu formula, maka perlu berkonsultasi dengan dokter👩&zwj;⚕️ untuk memeriksa alergi pada bayi jika diberi susu formula.<hr>Cara memberikan susu formula<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/boards/4440/0f97522a-2c5f-4094-b307-e56ef21249e0.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🥛Jumlah susu formula harianAnak berusia 1 bulan hendaknya diberikan susu formula setiap 4 jam karena biasanya bayi akan membutuhkan 90ml hingga 120ml setiap ia minum. Semakin banyak usia bayi, maka jumlah pemberian susu formula juga akan lebih banyak karena kebutuhan dan kemampuan untuk mengonsumsinya semakin besar.🍼Menjaga botol tetap bersihHal yang harus diperhatikan saat pemberian susu formula salah satunya yaitu kebersihan botol. Botol harus bersih karena berisiko terkena bakteri dan kuman🦠 jika dibiarkan kotor dan tidak steril. Penggunaan sikat khusus dan air hangat saat mencuci botol bisa membantu mencucinya dengan bersih.📌Pembelian dan penyimpanan susu formulaSelalu perhatikan tanggal kedaluwarsa pada kemasan dan juga bentuk kemasan. Sebaiknya membeli susu dengan kemasan yang baik dan tidak rusak dan kemasan yang tidak lewat masa kedaluwarsanya. Kemudian, simpan susu di tempat yang sejuk🌬️. Usahakan untuk tidak membuka kemasan terlalu lama karena susu bisa rusak akibat udara yang masuk.😖Bayi menolak untuk minum susu formulaJika bayi menolak untuk minum, maka ada beberapa cara seperti memberikan susu saat bayi tidak terlalu kenyang, memberikannya dengan dot yang nyaman, maupun membuat suasana yang nyaman🤗 saat si kecil minum.

Susu Formula Bayi

Orang tua yang akan menyambut kelahiran anak tahun ini, anak kalian akan memiliki shio naga menurut astrologi Tionghoa! Pelajari sifat anak yang lahir dengan shio naga🐉 berdasarkan kepercayaan budaya Tionghoa!<hr>Tahun ini, tahun naga, lho!📅Shio naga berdasarkan kapan anak lahir&nbsp;Anak yang lahir antara tanggal 10 Februari 2024 hingga 28 Januari 2025 akan memiliki shio naga kayu. Penentuan shio ini mengikuti kalender Tionghoa🏮 yang periode perubahannya berlangsung pada hari pertama Imlek atau perayaan Tahun Baru Tionghoa.🀄Kepercayaan budaya TionghoaShio naga🐲 merupakan salah satu shio yang sangat dihormati dan diidamkan oleh masyarakat Tionghoa karena dipercaya bahwa orang yang lahir dengan shio ini memiliki keberuntungan, kesuksesan, serta karisma yang tinggi. Individu yang memiliki shio naga sering kali diyakini memiliki tingkat kepercayaan diri yang tinggi, bakat yang mencolok, dan semangat petualangan yang besar.<hr>Kepribadian anak dengan shio naga kayu💘Karakteristik anak yang lahir dengan shio naga kayuShio naga kayu memiliki karakteristik yang disebut sebagai kooperatif, dermawan, idealis, kreatif, dan fleksibel. Mereka cenderung mudah bekerja sama🫂 untuk mencapai tujuan bersama. Namun, perlu diwaspadai kemungkinan timbulnya kecemburuan dari orang-orang di sekitarnya.🌟Ciri-ciri anak yang memiliki shio naga kayuAnak yang lahir dengan shio naga kayu terkenal akan sifat kepedulian💁‍♂️ dan kemurahan hatinya, sering kali membantu orang yang kurang beruntung atau memerlukan bantuan. Selain itu, mereka juga menonjol dalam prestasi akademis, memiliki daya tarik yang kuat terhadap orang lain, memiliki semangat pantang menyerah, dan ambisi yang besar.<hr>Tips membangun hubungan dekat antara orang tua dan anak dengan shio naga kayu🤔Bagaimana anak harus berperilaku?Anak yang dilahirkan dengan shio naga juga perlu memahami pentingnya menghormati dan mendengarkan nasihat yang diberikan oleh orang tua mereka. Meskipun kekuatan hati dan keberanian diri mereka kadang membuat terjadinya perselisihan antara anak dan orang tua, namun sebagai anak, mereka juga harus belajar memahami orang tua yang tanpa diragukan lagi sangat mencintai😘 mereka.👩‍🏫Cara orang tua mendidik anakBagi orang tua yang mendidik anak dengan shio naga kayu, penting untuk memberi prioritas pada komunikasi yang baik di antara mereka dan belajar untuk menghargai pendapat anak saat terjadi perbedaan🙅 pandangan.

Sifat Bayi yang Lahir di Tahun Naga 2024

Baby Billy membuatkan daftar lengkap📝 apa saja yang harus dipersiapkan untuk menyambut kedatangan si buah hati dan barang apa saja yang dibutuhkan saat membesarkan anak!💡<hr>Seperti apa daftar lengkapnya?<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3337/b6f8be2d-0f94-4422-bd69-00b1ddb7199d.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Edisi Tas Rumah SakitDibagi menjadi 4 kategori list!Daftar persiapan dari Baby Billy dibagi menjadi 4 kategori atau edisi untuk memudahkan Mama dan Papa!1️⃣Tas Rumah Sakit2️⃣Persiapan Bayi3️⃣Persiapan Mama4️⃣Tidak Usah Beli Dulu Tidak ApaLebih nyaman, kan karena sudah dikategorikan sesuai kondisi dan situasinya?😎Daftar yang mudah dipahami!Selain daftar, juga terdapat penjelasan dibawah masing-masing barang. Mengapa barang itu diperlukan🙋, mengapa vitamin tersebut penting, hingga tips saat membelinya.<hr>Dapatkan dengan mengunduhnya disini!<img src="https://cdn.billyapi.com/froala/posts/3337/f2604c2b-93dd-4628-b693-e52ec106e6df.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">Anda dapat mendapatkan daftar selengkapnya dengan mengklik tombol dibawah ini. File tersedia dalam bentuk PDF sehingga Anda juga dapat mencetaknya!🥰 <a class="btn btn-vb btn-block" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1e-EuRv9lnHUpzIWzF-bdmC7a0nv7uR5H">Dapatkan Daftar Selengkapnya Disini!</a>

Dapatkan List Daftar Persiapan Menyambut Kedatangan Si Kecil!

Pernahkah Anda mendengar istilah cooing? Cooing merupakan tahap awal dalam perkembangan bahasa bayi yang sangat penting. Sejak kapan bayi mulai cooing💭? Yuk, mengenal lebih dalam yang dimaksud dengan cooing!<hr>Apa yang dimaksud dengan cooing?📌Cooing? Berbeda dengan babbling!Cooing merupakan perilaku spontan bayi guna mengomunikasikan kebutuhan dan perasaannya. Di tahap cooing bayi mengeluarkan suara yang terdiri dari satu suku kata, contoh cooing yaitu “coo”, “aaa”, “eee”, “ooo” saat bayi menguap😴 atau menangis.Sedangkan babbling adalah tahap lanjut dari cooing. Saat bayi melakukan babbling, mereka akan menggunakan suku kata berulang, contohnya “ba-ba”, “ma-ma”.✔️Kapan bayi mulai melakukan cooing?Bayi biasanya mulai melakukan cooing pada usia 2-3 bulan. Sebelumnya pada usia 0 bulan bayi hanya dapat menangis😭 untuk mengomunikasikan rasa lapar atau ketidaknyamanannya. Namun, di usia 2-3 bulan ini si kecil sudah dapat tersenyum, merespons suara, bahkan meniru ekspresi wajah Anda.<hr>Manfaat cooing bagi bayi!👶Memahami keinginan bayiAnda akan dapat lebih memahami apa yang bayi Anda butuhkan lewat cooing yang si kecil lakukan. Dengan cooing, bayi mencoba mengomunikasikan rasa lapar🍼, senang, sakit, dan berbagai perasaan lainnya.✨Perkembangan bahasa dan keterampilanSaat bayi sudah mulai cooing, hal ini menandakan keterampilan komunikasi bayi telah berkembang😊. Cooing berguna untuk mempersiapkan si kecil untuk belajar bahasa.<hr>Adakah cara untuk mendorong bayi melakukan cooing?❤️Membiasakan bayi untuk berkomunikasi dua arahAnda dapat memulainya dengan memberikan bayi pertanyaan sederhana, kemudian tunggu respons bayi Anda dan berikan kembali jawaban. Dengan membiasakan hal ini akan membantu bayi untuk meniru komunikasi dua arah👀.📙Membacakan si kecil ceritaAnda dapat membacakan si kecil cerita untuk mendorong perkembangan bahasanya🧠. Lewat cerita, ia dapat mendengar kosakata baru dan kalimat yang ekspresif.<hr>Apa saja tahapan perkembangan bahasa bayi berdasarkan usianya?📝Bayi 0-3 bulanBayi berusia 0-3 bulan mulai mengenali suara Anda dan tersenyum😉 saat Anda mengajaknya berbicara. Bayi mulai mengeluarkan suara cooing dan menangis saat merasa tidak nyaman.🌸Bayi 4-6 bulanBayi mulai babbling (mengoceh) dan mengeluarkan suara seperti sedang memainkan cairan di dalam mulutnya👅. Bayi juga sudah mulai menggunakan suaranya untuk mengekspresikan perasaannya.🍃Bayi 7-12 bulanBayi yang telah menginjak usia 7-12 bulan akan mulai mengenali kata untuk barang tertentu, misalnya “mata”. Bayi sudah mulai mengerti perintah sederhana dan menoleh saat dipanggil. Bayi sudah mulai meniru👄 ucapan Anda dan memutar badannya ke arah sumber suara.

Apa itu cooing?

Sudahkah Anda mendengar kabar baik terkait pemberian Bansos PKH di tahun 2024? Bantuan sosial ini adalah Program Keluarga Harapan 2024 yang dibuat oleh pemerintah di tahun 2024. Tahap 1 dari bantuan ini dapat diterima oleh keluarga yang memiliki balita👶 dan termasuk dalam keluarga yang masuk dalam kriteria penerima Bansos.<hr>Siapa yang bisa mendapatkannya dan berapa nominalnya?🤵Peraturan Menteri sosial Nomor 1 tahun 2018Menurut Peraturan Menteri sosial Nomor 1 tahun 2018 terkait Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH), program ini diberikan untuk keluarga atau seseorang yang dinyatakan miskin atau rentan. Bagi bantuan sosial PKH, diharapkan dana💰 bantuan tersebut digunakan untuk memenuhi keperluan ibu hamil dan bayi.👪Keluarga Penerima Manfaat (KPM)Jika Anda termasuk dalam Keluarga Penerima Manfaat (KPM) dan mempunyai balita di bawah 6 tahun, Anda dapat menjadi kriteria yang cocok untuk mendapatkan Bansos ini. Selain itu, ibu hamil🤰 dan kriteria lainnya juga bisa mendapatkan bantuan sosial PKH ini. Pemerintah akan mengeluarkan bantuan ibu hamil tahap 1 di bulan Februari 2024.✨3 juta setiap tahunBansos PKH ini memiliki total dana💸 sebanyak 3 juta per tahun secara bertahap. Nominalnya bervariasi, yakni Rp225.000 hingga Rp750.000. Bantuan sosial ini bisa didapatkan setiap 3 bulan sehingga terdapat 4 tahap untuk mendapatkannya selama satu tahun. Ibu hamil yang masuk dalam kriteria penerima bantuan, bisa mendapatkan dana bantuan sebanyak Rp750.000 setiap tahapnya.<hr>Apakah Anda penerima Bansos ini?💻Login ke situs BansosAnda dapat mengakses situs bantuan sosial di https://cekbansos.kemensos.go.id/. Setelah itu, Anda bisa mengisi📝 data diri Anda secara lengkap dan memasukkan rincian domisili provinsi. Kemudian, isi juga keterangan kabupaten atau kota di mana Anda tinggal dan juga kecamatan di mana Anda berdomisili.✍️Tahap selanjutnyaSetelah memasukkan data-data yang dibutuhkan, tak lupa juga tuliskan nama lengkap Anda dan mengisi kode captcha yang tertera di layar. Setelah semua diisi, kini Anda bisa klik "Cari Data" dan menunggu🙏 hasilnya. Jika Anda sudah termasuk dalam penerima Bansos, akan keluar pernyataan resmi beserta jenis bantuan sosial yang dapat diterima.&nbsp;<hr>Rincian dana penerima Bansos🐣Balita dan anak SDBalita atau anak dengan rentang usia 0 hingga 6 tahun akan diberikan oleh pemerintah🤵 yakni sebesar 3 juta per tahun secara bertahap. Setiap tahap, dana yang akan diberikan sebesar Rp750.000. Bagi anak yang SD yang terdaftar mendapat bantuan, mereka akan mendapatkan bantuan sebesar Rp900.000 tiap tahun dengan jumlah Rp225.000 setiap tahapnya.🧑‍🎓Anak SMP dan SMABagi anak SMP yang masuk dalam kriteria penerima Bansos akan menerima Rp1,5 juta setiap tahun secara bertahap dan setiap tahapnya menerima Rp375.000. Selanjutnya, untuk anak SMA akan mendapat bantuan senilai Rp2 juta🤑 per tahun secara bertahap dengan jumlah Rp 500.000 setiap tahapnya.♿Anak disabilitas dan lansiaBagi anak disabilitas, jumlah Bansos💁 yang diterima yakni sebesar Rp2,4 juta secara bertahap dan setiap tahapnya akan mendapat Rp600.000. Sementara itu, bagi lansia, akan mendapat Rp2,4 juta setiap tahun secara bertahap, dan setiap tahapnya senilai Rp600,000.

Bansos untuk Bumil & Si Kecil!

ASI merupakan makanan yang sangat baik untuk bayi. Ibu yang ingin memberikan ASI eksklusif namun juga ingin tetap bekerja, maka salah satu solusinya yaitu memompa ASI agar anak tetap dapat mendapat cukup ASI dari sang ibu👩.<hr>Macam-macam pompa ASI📌Memompa dengan pompa&nbsp;manualMemompa ASI secara manual artinya ibu harus mengeluarkan ASI dengan tangan dan menekannya hingga ASI keluar. Kelebihan menggunakan pompa manual yakni harganya lebih murah, tidak berisik, mudah dicuci🧼, dan ringan. Akan tetapi, pompa manual sangat menguras tenaga dan tidak bisa dilakukan pada kedua sisi payudara.📌Memompa dengan pompa elektrikKelebihan pompa elektrik yaitu tidak memakan waktu lama dan kedua sisi payudara juga dapat dipompa pada waktu yang bersamaan. Selain itu, karena ini alat elektrik, maka tidak perlu menguras tenaga💪. Tetapi suara dan ukurannya yang besar, serta membutuhkan listrik menjadi kekurangan dari alat pompa ini.<hr>Hal-hal yang dilakukan sebelum dan saat memompa ASI✨Memijat area payudaraMemijat payudara sebelum memompa sangat berguna agar aliran ASI semakin cepat keluar. Mulai pijat dari ketiak, kemudian payudara dan terakhir ke area areola. Jika aliran ASI menjadi lambat saat memompa, maka pijatan bisa diulang kembali.💫Kenyamanan posisiCarilah posisi yang menurut Anda nyaman untuk memompa ASI. Anda bisa melakukannya dengan duduk🪑, bersandar, atau posisi lainnya yang dirasa nyaman. Anda juga bisa memutar musik dan mendengarkannya agar lebih santai saat memompa ASI.<hr>Bagaimana cara menggunakannya?✅Pompa elektrikSaat menggunakan pompa elektrik, pastikan tangan🖐️ dan alat pompa bersih. Kemudian pemasangan pelindung payudara dan pastikan cup pelindung lebih besar daripada puting. Setelah itu, Anda bisa menghidupkan pompa dan mengatur tekanan pompa. Jika sudah selesai, matikan alat dan segera cuci hingga bersih.✅Pompa manualPastikan tangan dan alat pompa sudah dicuci dan dalam keadaan bersih. Pasang cup pelindung pada puting, kemudian satu tangan memegang cup dan tangan lainnya memegang tuas pompa. Tuas pompa ditekan seperti saat anak mengisap ASI. Jika sudah selesai, lepas tuasnya dan cuci🧽 seluruh peralatan dengan bersih.

Cara Pompa ASI dengan Efektif!

Salah satu tantangan terbesar saat mengurus bayi adalah menidurkannya. Walaupun sudah tertidur, bayi juga sering terbangun di malam hari🌙. Adakah cara agar bayi bisa cepat tidur ketika malam hari?<hr>Sebelumnya, mari kita kenali penyebab bayi sulit untuk tidur di malam hari<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/2498/912fa49c-a3f7-49f2-ab02-1a564c707dbc.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">😴Anda tidak mengenali tanda bayi Anda sudah mengantukKadang-kadang Anda bisa saja tidak mengenali tanda-tanda yang bayi Anda sudah lakukan ketika mulai mengantuk yang membuatnya terus terjaga karena keasikan bermain🚗. Tanda-tanda tersebut diantaranya, bayi mulai melamun, menggosok mata, rewel, dan menguap.☀️Tidak membiarkan bayi untuk tidur siangMungkin Anda berpikir jika bayi sudah tidur di siang hari, nanti malamnya akan sulit tidur. Tetapi, justru jika bayi tidak tidur pada siang hari, bayi akan merasa terlalu lelah di malam hari🌙 yang membuatnya sulit untuk tidur dan tidak tidur nyenyak ketika malam hari.<hr>Solusi ampuh agar bayi bisa tidur nyenyak pada malam hari!<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/2498/5efdb232-14b4-45fc-bc3f-028568207b16.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">👀Hindari kontak mata dengan bayiBerdasarkan senior parenting adviser Claire Lerner di Zero to Three, bayi tidur gelisah pada malam hari karena bayi melakukan kontak mata dengan Anda saat terbangun. Semakin banyak kontak mata atau interaksi bayi dengan orang tua pada malam hari, semakin termotivasi bayi untuk tidak kembali tidur.🍼Pastikan bayi tidak laparMenyusui bayi di antara jam 10 malam hingga tengah malam (dream feed)🤱 bisa membuat bayi untuk tidur lebih lama. Dengan kondisi setengah mengantuk, angkat bayi pelan-pelan dari boks lalu pastikan mulut bayi berada di puting Anda.💡Redupkan cahaya lampuLampu yang redup yang membuat suasana kamar menjadi gelap dapat memicu otak🧠 untuk memproduksi hormon melatonin yang membuat mengantuk. Anda dapat menidurkan bayi Anda dengan meredupkan cahaya lampu, hal ini karena cahaya yang terang akan membuat bayi tidak mengantuk.

Tips ampuh bayi tidur nyenyak di malam hari!

Sebagai orang tua baru, pastinya banyak hal baru yang harus dipelajari dalam merawat si kecil. Termasuk kebiasaan tidur si kecil, tahukah Anda, bahwa ada kebiasaan tidur🛏️ yang sebaiknya segera diperbaiki karena dapat berdampak pada perkembangannya.<hr>Kebiasaan tidur bayi apa saja yang sebaiknya diperbaiki? &nbsp;<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/2590/f4b678e4-5adf-4dd7-a673-1a726efb63b1.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">🍼Hanya mengandalkan memberi susu di malam hariKebiasaan memberikan susu sebagai satu-satunya cara guna menidurkan bayi merupakan kebiasaan yang tidak baik jika umurnya sudah agak besar. Bayi mempunyai kebiasaan menyusu🤱 sebelum tidur karena nalurinya yang memang mudah lapar dan terbiasa menyusu sebelum jadwal tidurnya.👶Menidurkan bayi di mana sajaMungkin Anda pernah menidurkan bayi Anda di mobil🚗, kursi panjang, kereta dorong, atau sofa. Bayi yang tidur di lingkungan yang tidak dikenalnya biasanya sarafnya tidak rileks dan akan memperburuk moodnya.&nbsp;📝Jadwal tidur tidak konsistenMenidurkan bayi Anda terlalu awal padahal ia sedang bermain, terlambat menidurkan padahal dia sudah kelelahan membuat jadwal tidurnya tidak konsisten. Jadwal tidur yang konsisten diperlukan agar si kecil mengantuk di jam⏲️ yang sama tiap harinya.<hr>Kiat guna memperbaiki kebiasaan buruk tidur bayi!<img src="https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com/images.villagebaby.kr/posts/2590/4411fdb7-8d48-47e4-9fd7-a29c3b93aa16.gif" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;">✔️Usahakan untuk selalu tidur di kamar tidur si kecilUsahakan selalu menidurkan si kecil di kamar tidur yang sudah dikenalnya. Namun jika harus bepergian, coba mengusahakan untuk pergi tidak pada waktu tidurnya, atau bawa guling kesukaan😉 bayi Anda ketika sedang bepergian.🌙Pastikan bayi untuk tidak tidur terlalu larutBayi yang tidur terlalu larut malam biasanya akan merasa lebih lelah😢 dan lebih sering terbangun. Karena itu, usahakan agar bayi tidur pada waktu yang konsisten tiap harinya.💭Kenali tanda mengantuk yang ditunjukkan bayiJika si kecil sudah mulai terlihat merengek, menggosok mata👀 maka biasanya ini merupakan tanda ia sudah mulai mengantuk. Biasanya bayi akan rewel ketika mengantuk karena hormon kortisol yang berkaitan dengan stres.

Perbaiki Kebiasaan Tidur Bayi Berikut!

Apabila hidung kotor, orang dewasa dapat dengan mudah membersihkannya. Namun, bayi belum bisa untuk membersihkan hidungnya👃 sendiri. Karena itu, Anda perlu membantu bayi membersihkan kotoran hidungnya. Bagaimana caranya?<hr>Kapan sebaiknya membersihkan hidung bayi?📅Tidak perlu setiap hariMembersihkan hidung bayi tidak perlu dilakukan setiap hari. Anda hanya perlu membersihkan hidung bayi apabila ada lendir atau kotoran✨.🧻Rutin periksa kebersihan hidung bayiAnda sebaiknya rutin memeriksa kebersihan hidung bayi setiap hari. Biasanya bayi akan rewel😢 saat merasa hidungnya berisi banyak kotoran.<hr>Amankah penggunaan cotton bud saat membersihkan hidung bayi?📌Saat membersihkan lendir di hidung bayiKetika membersihkan lendir di dalam hidung bayi, sebaiknya Anda tidak menggunakan cotton bud. Anda bisa menyeka🤏 sekitar lubang hidung bayi dengan lembut.✔️Boleh digunakan namun harus berhati-hatiCotton bud boleh digunakan untuk membersihkan hidung bayi. Namun, Anda harus sangat berhati-hati agar tidak terlalu dalam memasukkan cotton bud. Karena jika cotton bud masuk terlalu dalam bisa menyebabkan perdarahan☹️ di hidung bayi karena melukai selaput hidungnya.<hr>Cara membersihkan hidung bayi🌬️Gunakan humidifier di kamar bayiPenggunaan humidifier dapat menambahkan tingkat kelembapan udara yang berguna mencegah lendir mengering di dalam lubang hidung. Bersihkan humidifier dengan rutin agar jamur🍄 atau bakteri tidak tumbuh.🧂Menggunakan semprot garamAnda dapat menggunakan semprotan hidung saline. Semprotan akan mengencerkan🍃 lendir yang nantinya akan keluar dengan sendirinya.🌊Menggunakan air biasaAnda bisa menggunakan air biasa untuk membersihkan hidung bayi. Hindari menggunakan sabun karena bayi masih sensitif dengan sabun🧼.

Bagaimana cara membersihkan hidung bayi?

Pasti Anda pernah mendengar istilah motorik kasar dan halus✨ sebelumnya. Apa saja perbedaannya? Bagaimana perkembangannya berdasarkan usia anak?<hr>Perbedaan motorik halus dan kasar💭Apa itu motorik kasar dan halus?Motorik kasar berhubungan dengan gerakan otot besar, contohnya berjalan🚶‍♀️, berlari, duduk. Motorik halus berkaitan dengan gerakan otot yang kecil, seperti menulis, menggenggam, menggambar.📌Hal yang diperlukanPada keterampilan yang melibatkan motorik kasar, diperlukan keseimbangan tubuh, kekuatan fisik dan koordinasi tubuh guna menghasilkan gerakan yang lebih besar. Sedangkan pada keterampilan yang melibatkan motorik halus, diperlukan tingkat ketepatan dan kontrol otot-otot kecil guna menghasilkan gerakan kecil, dan juga dibutuhkan koordinasi antara mata👀 dan tangan yang benar.<hr>Bagaimana perkembangan motorik kasar dan halus anak berdasarkan usianya?🤓Perkembangan motorik kasarBayi berusia 3-12 bulan memiliki perkembangan motorik kasar diantaranya, merangkak, berguling, menyangga kepala ketika duduk🪑, dan duduk tanpa penyangga. Pada usia 12-24 bulan, bayi dapat menaiki tangga sendiri, naik ke perabot yang rendah, berjalan sambil satu tangan dipegang. Untuk anak usia 2-5 tahun, mereka dapat berlari tanpa terjatuh, berjalan dengan lancar, menaiki sepeda roda tiga, dan melompat menggunakan kedua kaki.😊Perkembangan motorik halusBayi berusia 0-12 bulan mempunyai perkembangan motorik halus yaitu, menekan objek, memasukkan tangan ke dalam mulut👄, menjepit objek dengan ibu jari dan telunjuk, dan meraih mainan dengan dua tangan. Bayi usia 12-24 bulan dapat bertepuk tangan, membuka halaman buku, menggunakan sendok kecil, dan menyusun balok. Anak usia 2-5 tahun dapat menggambar lingkaran, memakai dan melepas pakaiannya, mencuci tangan sendiri.

Apa itu motorik halus dan kasar?

Bayi yang memiliki kepala peyang merupakan hal yang tidak membahayakan dan tidak memengaruhi perkembangan pada otaknya, namun hal ini dapat menyebabkan bayi memiliki wajah yang tidak simetris. Bagaimana cara untuk mencegah dan membetulkannya🤔 ?<hr>Pengertian kepala peyang💀Perubahan bentuk tulang tengkorakSaat bayi berada dalam posisi yang sama pada waktu yang lama, maka tengkorak bayi yang lunak dapat berubah bentuk karena tertekan. Meskipun tidak membahayakan dan menghambat otak🧠 &nbsp;saat berkembang, namun jika terus dibiarkan akan berisiko anak berwajah tidak simetris.🔎Jenis kepala peyangKepala peyang pada bayi memilik 2 jenis kondisi, yakni brachycephaly dan plagiocephaly. Bachycephaly&nbsp;merupakan sebuah kondisi di mana bagian kepala belakang bayi berbentuk peyang, sedangkan plagiocephaly merupakan kondisi peyang pada kepala bayi yang terletak pada salah satu sisi sehingga membuat kepala terlihat tidak rata dan telinga👂 yang tidak sejajar.<hr>Alasan bayi peyang☁️Rahim bermasalah dan bayi prematurSaat bayi masih berada di dalam rahim, kepala bayi tertekan. Tekanan pada rahim ini terjadi karena air ketuban kurang maupun terjadi cedera pada rahim. Selain itu, bayi yang lahir secara prematur juga bisa menyebabkan kepala peyang karena tengkoraknya cenderung lebih lunak dan kepala bayi lebih sering tertekan di satu sisi saat tidur😴.🛏️Posisi terlentang yang sangat lamaJika bayi tidur pada posisi yang terlalu lama hanya pada satu sisi saja, kepala lunak bayi akan menjadi peyang. Begitu juga jika bayi tidur terlentang terlalu lama, maka kepala bagian belakang bayi akan terbentuk menjadi peyang atau datar.🦴Masalah pada tengkorakSalah satu penyebab kepala bayi peyang yaitu bersatunya lempengan tengkorak yang terjadi terlalu awal. Hal ini akan membuat kepala bayi tidak berbentuk sempurna. Akan tetapi, kondisi ini jarang terjadi, namun jika dirasa ada gangguan⚡, segeralah menemui dokter untuk mendapat pemeriksaan.<hr>Mengatasi kepala peyang🔄Merubah posisi kepalaSebagai orang tua yang tidak menginginkan buah hatinya berkepala peyang, hendaknya tidak membiarkan kepala bayi berada pada satu sisi saja terlalu lama. Biasakan mengubah posisi saat menggendong, posisi kepala saat bayi tertidur, maupun perubahan tempat tidur🛏️. Lakukan hal ini secara berkala.✔️Jika terlanjur peyangJika anak Anda sudah terlanjur peyang, maka tetaplah lakukan perubahan posisi pada keterangan sebelumnya. Perlu diingat, bahwa hal ini harus dilakukan secara rutin hingga beberapa bulan untuk mengembalikan lagi bentuk bulat kepala bayi.&nbsp;

Dapatkan List Daftar Persiapan Menyambut Kedatangan Si Kecil!

Bansos untuk Bumil & Si Kecil!

Cara Pompa ASI dengan Efektif!

Tips ampuh bayi tidur nyenyak di malam hari!

Sifat Bayi yang Lahir di Tahun Naga 2024

Bayi Sembelit? Ini Tips Mengatasinya!

Si Kecil Aktif Banget?

Kenapa rambut si kecil tidak kunjung tumbuh?

Si kecil terlalu banyak minum susu…

Gejala Sindrom Rett

Bayi Sering Berkeringat?

Hindari Selalu Menuruti Keinginan Anak!

Kapan bayi boleh keramas dengan sampo?

Pertolongan Pertama saat Anak Tersedak

Arti Ekspresi Wajah Bayi!