When JJ Cole created the System Bag they really had everything and we mean everything in mind. It has it all: Big spacious interior, additional organizer pockets, specialized compartments for cell phone, bottles and an MP3 player pocket with cord escape.
Out with the old and in with the new or so the saying goes. This is particularly fitting as we are all tossing out our potentially toxic plastic bottles and cups and hunting for new healthier choices. The Safe Sippy is a fantastic alternative and was created to accomplish one goal: Clean In, Clean Out.
Q – My baby is 8 months old and does not crawl yet, only rolls everywhere, is there something wrong?
Any advice??
You may find that even if you have returned to your pre-pregnancy weight, you have not returned to your pre-pregnancy body. The saggy factor seems to depend on the length of time you were able to carry your babies, genetics, tone before pregnancy and maybe even a little bit on how much stretch mark cream you slapped on during gestation.
Storms, floods, earthquakes – these are all things that we might not want to think about, but they do happen and the best way to give yourself peace of mind is to be prepared. The government recommends we be prepared to sustain our family for 72 hours in the event of an emergency. Do you have an emergency kit? If so, have you looked at it recently? It is worth revisiting your emergency kit to ensure you have adequate supplies to meet the demands of your growing family.
Remember standing against the wall and waiting for your parents to mark off your new height with a pencil? The eventual height of your child is influenced by a number of factors, including health, nutrition and genetics.
In the early days, having twins is basically about trying to keep the crying down as much as possible. If one’s quiet and the other is crying, obviously you are going to be soothing the noisy one. When the other one starts up and the one you’re holding is still crying, pack your bags you’re going on a guilt trip! Of course you are the one who taking yourself on this ride. How is any one human supposed to calm crying babies simultaneously? Or what if you are inadvertently giving one more attention than the other?
Your babies are crying. Well, what’s the matter? Maybe your babies are too young to know the baby sign for hurt, so this is when you have to put on your deerstalker and figure out how to get them to stop. Like any good detective, you need a strategy.
Maybe they need burping?
Are they hungry? See feeding twins
Are they gassy? This may be the result of something you ate that isn’t agreeing with their immature digestive systems. Hold a knee to their tummies to help release gas. Did you know that your nursing style may be promoting gas in your babe? Try positioning them to sit on your lap, facing your breast and / or make sure they are getting a good latch.
Do they need a diaper change?
Are they tired? Try getting on a sleeping routine complete with naps and a strict bedtime
Are they overtired? Check their routine.
Do they have a pain?
Are their clothes too tight? Well, this is an easy one – try putting them in looser clothes and shoes that don’t pinch
Are they teething?
Are they too hot / too cold? Adjust their clothes or bedding accordingly…….. we are waiting for the new Grobag egg (rated Australia’s Nursery Product of 2006!) for release in the North American market
Are they constipated?
Are they troubled with a new food that you have introduced? By only introducing new foods every three to five days, it should be easy to pinpoint what food your baby is having trouble with;
Are they sick? They may be if you have exhausted the rest of this list, perhaps they have thrush or a cold
If you have serious concerns, throw on your cape as well and head off to the doctor’s office for their advice!