Positives:
1. They look "organic". At least in my mind recycled or organic has this "brownish color" to it.
2. Do not leak
3. Size run is accurate (some diapers run small)
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Potty Training: When & How
1. Start potty training once your baby can sit by herself comfortably. For us it was around 8 months.
2. Do not use diapers while potty training. PullUps or regular diapers defeat the purpose. Your baby/toddler needs to feel what it mean to be wet and needs to see what it looks like and smells like. Panties is the best way to show them. "Mama and Papa do not use diapers, they use potty or a toilet and wear underwear."
2. Do not use diapers while potty training. PullUps or regular diapers defeat the purpose. Your baby/toddler needs to feel what it mean to be wet and needs to see what it looks like and smells like. Panties is the best way to show them. "Mama and Papa do not use diapers, they use potty or a toilet and wear underwear."
3. Use diapers when going for a long walk, traveling or even on short walk during cold weather.
4. Make sure to put her on a potty before you go out. The minute I tell our daughter to get ready because we are going out on a playground, she automatically takes her panties off and goes to potty.
5. When you get back home take the diaper off right away and put her on a potty. She needs to learn that she needs to go before the walk, hold during the walk and "go" when you are back home.
6. She won't understand what you want from her at first, so it is your job to "catch her at the right moment" and show her what am amazing job she has done, just like a "big girl"
4. Make sure to put her on a potty before you go out. The minute I tell our daughter to get ready because we are going out on a playground, she automatically takes her panties off and goes to potty.
5. When you get back home take the diaper off right away and put her on a potty. She needs to learn that she needs to go before the walk, hold during the walk and "go" when you are back home.
6. She won't understand what you want from her at first, so it is your job to "catch her at the right moment" and show her what am amazing job she has done, just like a "big girl"
7. Notice what time your baby pooped today and tomorrow put her on a potty 10 minutes before yesterday's time and see what happens We are very disciplined parents and we try to do everything on schedule: feed, bathing time and good time routine. It was somewhat easy for us to "guess" when she needed to go because she was on schedule with everything else.
8. Babies usually need to empty their stomachs 20 minutes before and after the meal.
9. Put her on a potty 10 minutes before the meal, 5 minutes after the meal and every hour after that. As she gets older she will be able to hold for longer periods of time.
10. Once you have her on a potty, find a word that would be associated with potting and explain what it is that you want her to do. Make sure you explain that it comes from her stomach and she need to try to do "huhuh" or whatever word you find suitable.
11. At the beginning and throughout the whole process accidents will happen. My suggestion is to remove expansive carpet, watch her closely when she is on a sofa. We left everything as it was and when she had accidents we simply told her that it was not the place to do it, and showed her the right place. Be patient, it does not happen overnight.
12. When visiting friends or in-laws make sure you tell them that you are in the process of potty training and accidents happen. Some people will tell you that it is okey if your child has an accident at their home and some will be silent, which means you need to tell them that you will have her in a diaper, not a big deal.
13. We started potty training around 8 months old, she started to understand what we really want from her after about a months. Almost every day for a months I had a couple of good "guesses" when to use a potty. The sooner your start the better and easier it will be down the road.
14. Our daughter just turned two and she can hold for hours, wakes up clean and dry after the nap, but we have her in a diaper for the night. She is not able to hold for that long. Not yet.
15. Throughout the process you will have ups and down. At some point you will think "aha, now she knows" and 3 months later it looks like she forgot everything or she started "doing it" all over the place on purpose. Patience is the key.
14. Our daughter just turned two and she can hold for hours, wakes up clean and dry after the nap, but we have her in a diaper for the night. She is not able to hold for that long. Not yet.
15. Throughout the process you will have ups and down. At some point you will think "aha, now she knows" and 3 months later it looks like she forgot everything or she started "doing it" all over the place on purpose. Patience is the key.
16. It is a great sign if she tells you after she went. Praise her, tell her that she is almost like a big girl, now she needs to tell you before not after. Our daughter kept telling us "after" instead of before for nearly 3 months.
17. Our girl is almost 25 months old now and when she has an accident she comes over to me looking embarrassed or even naughty I would say. The minute I see that cute expression of hers I know she had an accident. CUTE!
18. The minute you start training, make sure you ask her every 20 minutes if they need to go. It is very hard at first to keep asking them, but trust me it is the best way to do it. If you asked and 2 minutes later she had an accident tell her why she did not go when you asked her 2 minutes ago.
19. Please use regular toilet seat. When we started potty training it did not stop us from going out. Mall, restaurant, even playgrounds have public restrooms. Teach her from the start and if you are out it is ok to use adult toilet.
20. I cannot tell you how much easier it is to travel with a 20 months old baby who is potty trained. We were flying from Europe and she did not pooped once in her diaper! She peed a couple of times, but that's fine.
21. When you "know" that she needs to go and she keeps telling you "no", simply take her, put her on a toilet seat or a potty and tell her that she needs to go first and than she can continue to play. Stick it to it. She might get irritated, but soon she will realized that it is easier for her to do rather than deal with you.
Most importantly: everyone who is involved in the process must be on the same page! Papa, mama, grandma, nanny, etc. Everyone must be patient, "do not cheat" and use the same strategy.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!
Note: We noticed that if she is overwhelmed or too excited (cool play-date, new environment or new toy that she cannot get tired of) she completely forgets to use a potty. We simply take her to a bathroom and tell her to go. She does not really refuse because she knows that she will be on that seat for a while. Read point #21 for reference. Exception is only when she really tries and the tank if empty. We praise her for trying, ask her to tell us when she needs to go and let her go.
18. The minute you start training, make sure you ask her every 20 minutes if they need to go. It is very hard at first to keep asking them, but trust me it is the best way to do it. If you asked and 2 minutes later she had an accident tell her why she did not go when you asked her 2 minutes ago.
19. Please use regular toilet seat. When we started potty training it did not stop us from going out. Mall, restaurant, even playgrounds have public restrooms. Teach her from the start and if you are out it is ok to use adult toilet.
20. I cannot tell you how much easier it is to travel with a 20 months old baby who is potty trained. We were flying from Europe and she did not pooped once in her diaper! She peed a couple of times, but that's fine.
21. When you "know" that she needs to go and she keeps telling you "no", simply take her, put her on a toilet seat or a potty and tell her that she needs to go first and than she can continue to play. Stick it to it. She might get irritated, but soon she will realized that it is easier for her to do rather than deal with you.
Most importantly: everyone who is involved in the process must be on the same page! Papa, mama, grandma, nanny, etc. Everyone must be patient, "do not cheat" and use the same strategy.
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions!
Note: We noticed that if she is overwhelmed or too excited (cool play-date, new environment or new toy that she cannot get tired of) she completely forgets to use a potty. We simply take her to a bathroom and tell her to go. She does not really refuse because she knows that she will be on that seat for a while. Read point #21 for reference. Exception is only when she really tries and the tank if empty. We praise her for trying, ask her to tell us when she needs to go and let her go.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
30% OFF Muslin Cotton
1. 100% Muslin Cotton Baby Garments
2. The most breathable baby clothing on the market
3. Gets softer with every wash
Friday, March 15, 2013
Layered Cake will be featured on Zulily Organic Event!
Save the date! Layered Cake will be sold on Zulily tomorrow! Event will last only 3 days! Every layer counts!
Best baby wishes,
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
My registry check list: Nursery
Here is the standard baby registry checklist that majority of baby stores will give you. Baby stores want you to buy as much as you possibly can. Those registry checklists are created for people to shop and not necessarily use after the baby is born. I believe less is more when it comes to baby stuff. Please see my comments on each item. I highlighted things that are most useful and are registry must haves!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Potty Training: What you need and do not need
What you need:
1. Baby/toddler underwear. You need about 6 pairs of panties. I got my 1-2 year underwear at H&M. Good quality, affordable price and great selection of styles and colors.
2. Potty chair. We use BabyBjorn potty chair and we love it.
3. Toilet training seat. At some point she will ask to go where you go, so you will need a training seat.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Regarding the pump
1. I am not against the pump. Pump is great for working mothers.
2. If your mother, sister or grandmother had an issue with breast-milk supply you might want to have a pump as your must have baby registry item. Milk supply is mostly genetic.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Public Breastfeeding
1. Definitely YES to breastfeeding in public places.
2. I do not understand when people are giving you "looks" when you are breastfeeding in a park.
3. There are many support groups online to help you feel confident and not alone when it comes to public breastfeeding.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Bébé High Protection Sun Lotion by Mustela
Positives:
1. Convininent small packaging.
2. Pea size amount covers all tummy.
3. 50 SPF UVA - UVB.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
BEABA Baby Cook
I love BEABA BabyCook! I believe this is a must have baby item.
Positives:
1. Babycook has four functions: steams, blends, reheats as well as defrosts baby meals.
2. Easy to clean and maintain.
3. Comes in two beautiful colors: Light green (Sorbet) and purple (Gipsy).
Monday, April 30, 2012
Thermos Food Jars by FOOGO
I love Thermos by FOOGO!
Positives:
1. 10oz is enough food for a baby over 12 months old.
2. Dishwasher safe.
3. Rubber bottom is great, keeps the jar in place.
4. Rubber lid for easy opening and closing.
5. Keeps cold foods fresh (yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables) up to 7 hours.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Baby furniture that you can live without.
My list of furniture pieces that both mother and baby can survive without.
Less furniture = greener planet = thicker wallets:
1. Rocker. Rockers are expansive and majority of them are ugly looking and take lots of space. We chose the most affordable rocker option and I am glad we did. I used a rocker few times a week for about 8 months. That's it. I like to feed on a bad, on a sofa or in a regular living room chair. If you have space and money and you truly believe you will be using your rocker you should get one. I am glad we had one, but at the same time I know I could have survive without it. For parents that cannot afford to lose so much space or money do not worry you will be fine for as long as you have a bad, living room chair or a sofa. Our daughter did not really fell asleep in a rocker. She liked to be bounces on the bed, so do not full yourself if you think that you will be rocking your baby to sleep. Plus my back and legs were killing me after sitting in a rocker for more than 45 minutes.
Monday, April 23, 2012
How much furniture does you baby really need?
Minimalism is my approach to life when it comes to stuff. Your baby does not need lots of furniture. It is best if baby's room or a room where baby sleeps and plays in will have lots of open space for her to crawl and walk around. Here is my list of furniture that you baby really needs:
Must have items:
1. Crib. I highly recommend buying a covertable crib. It will cost a little more but it will last for a very long time. Especially it will work for parents that own their own place. For parents that are renting and do not want to spend an extra $100 on a convertible crib an IKEA crib is great ($70.00 - $120.00). I am not able to recommend an IKEA crib because we never used it, but my friends and many parents online as well as ConsumerReports.com recommend IKEA cribs. I personalty recommend DaVinci Emily 4 in 1 Convertible Crib ($199.00) The look of the crib is classic and unfortunately they do not carry a contemporary look, but the crib is great and it works for us!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Minerals your baby needs
Your baby needs the best of the best! I believe in fresh, home-made meals for your whole family. I believe your baby must eat: fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and bread.
1. Calcium helps with develop stronger bones, teeth, nerves and muscles. Drink milk, eat cheese, butter and yogurt.
2. Iron is good for red blood cells, muscle function, white blood cells and your baby's immune system. Great source of iron is lean red meat, fish, egg yolks, nuts, wholewheat and green leafy vegetables.
3. Magnesium if good for converting energy from foods, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles. Magnesium also helps to regulate body temperature. Magnesium can be found in: wholegrains, nuts and green leafy vegetables.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Vitamins your baby needs and where to find them
Your baby needs the best of the best! I believe in fresh, home-made meals for your whole family. I believe your baby must eat: fruits, vegetables, meats, fish and bread.
1. Vitamin A great for eyesight. Can be found in carrots, green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli and cabbage.
2. B1 is great for muscle growth, heart, and nervous system. Can be found in egg yolk, red meat and nuts (I would not recommend giving your baby nuts until she is at least 12 months old.)
3. Vitamin B2 is great for skin, nails, hair, eyesight and the breakdown of protein and fat. Products such as milk, cheese, fish and green leafy vegetables contain lost of vitamin B2.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Potty Chair by BabyBjorn
Potty Chair by BabyBjorn is fantastic:
Positives:
1. It is large and sturdy.
2. High backrest is very comfortable for our little girl, especially we love round and smooth finish on the edges.
3. The inner potty is removable and is easy to clean.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
No need to buy "Baby-Safe products"
1. "Baby-safe" products are pricey.
2. Regular surface cleaner is not going to harm your baby.
3. The best way to clean the surface is with soap and water.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
No socks or shoes until 12 M
Your baby does not need socks until she starts walking. Here is why:
1. Shoes and socks are a pain to put on.
2. Your baby does not need them.
3. Let your baby feel comfortable rather than tying her foot in a shoe.
4. Only real wool, hand-made socks make your baby's feet warm, everything else is cute and artificial.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Diapers by Nature Babycare
Positives:
1. Simple design. Love it!
2. Do not leak.
3. Nature Babycare diapers are not bleached, latex and fragrance free.
4. Great choice for parents that are using Eco-friendly products.
4. Great choice for parents that are using Eco-friendly products.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Chlorine Free Baby Wipes by Seventh Generation
Positives:
1. My baby is not allergic to wipes by Seventh Generation.
2. Affordable. Count of 70 costs around $3.50.
Negatives:
1. Packaging states that wipes are unscented. Well, that's a lie. The smell is very strong and it is extremely unpleasant!
2. Does not come in re-sealable packaging. It comes in a tub, but tub won't fit into your diaper bag.
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