Tips For New Parents- How to Handle A Newborn

Most of the new parents get nervous when they think of handling their new born baby, as they do not have any prior experience. They keep the urge of cuddling the baby inside them and wait till she grows a little bigger in size, so that it is easy to handle. However, there is nothing to be worried about, if you are little careful, then nothing will happen to your little one and she will also feel secured in your arms. Moreover, your cuddle, not only will make her feel safe, but it will also strengthen the bond between you and your baby. Here are some tips that you must remember before you handle you newborn baby.

·         The first and the most important thing that you should remember before touching your newborn is to wash your hands thoroughly. You may use hand sanitizer or disinfectant to wash your hands.  By washing hand properly you can avoid infections that she is susceptible to, as she is yet to develop her immunity system.

·         Your newborns head and neck is very weak, so while taking her out of the cot, remember to place your hands below her neck and head. This will provide her necessary support. You must also ensure to put her back safely in her cot following the same technique of holding.

·         If you are planning to take your baby out, then you must use a sturdy baby carrier or a stroller. Better not carry your baby into your lap while walking because you might miss a step resulting in some serious accident. Car seat provides total safety to your baby while you travel with her in your car.

·         Whatever you do with your baby, do it gently and softly because now she is very small and tender and will not be able to tolerate anything that is hard or rough. Activities like shaking, throwing and jerking must be strictly avoided as these might cause some serious damage to your newborns and sometimes even death.

Hope the above tips will help you spend golden moments with your baby!

Ways To Deal With Swimmer Ears

Swimmer’s ear is a common discomfort faced by kids, who love to be in water for long and also those who have started learning their swimming lessons. Kids complain severe pain and irritation inside their ear, after being in water for long. Sometimes, children may also feel a little feverish due to infection, which is usually caused when water gets inside the ear canal.

However, the problem can easily be avoided with a little care, before you put your child into water. The best way to avoid the problem is to close the entry of the ear canals, so that water cannot get inside. You can easily do it with a swimming cap, which cover the outer ear along with your kid’s head. While buying a swimming cap ensure that it exactly fits into the head of your little one. If the cap is tightly fitted then water cannot seep inside his ears causing infection. You may also use earplugs to close ear canals and stop water from entering, but make sure to take out earplugs safely, soon after your kid comes out of water.

If, after all these precautions, little amount of water seeps into the ear canal and he/she feels uneasy then you need to check properly. Mostly these drops of water may drain out of its own, when you tip your kids head aside. Sometimes few drops of water get stuck inside, causing discomfort. In this case, you may gently use cotton swabs to soak the droplets and relieve your child from the irritation. Hair dryer is also a very good option to dry out the water droplets. While using hair dryer, ensure that you use it in low temperature and also at a safe and suitable distance from the ear.

In case, water droplets are deep inside your kid’s ear canal, then you should not try to do it by yourself. You must immediately take your little one to physician, who is the right person and help you treat the condition in proper way. Your doctor might suggest using alcoholic ear drops to dry out excess water and also prevent infection.  However, if the problem still persists, then probably your doctor might suggest some antibiotics, to control the pain and irritation.

Tips to deal with short of breath during pregnancy

With growing pregnancy, most expecting mothers face a common difficulty- short of breath. It is a normal problem and it does not harm either the mother or the unborn baby, but short of breath might cause some uneasiness to the mother. In some situation, if the problem turns worse and associates with the symptoms like cough, heartbeat, then it is always better to consult your obstetrician.

The main reason behind such problem is, as the baby starts growing, the size of the uterus also becomes bigger. This growth of uterus starts putting pressure on the diaphragm and subsequently your lungs to some extent, resulting in uneasiness. The increase in the progesterone hormone secretion during pregnancy is also a major reason of short breath. Generally, the problem of short breath dismisses with the growth of the baby, as she now moves downwards towards the pelvis area, preparing to come out.

Certain procedure might give some relief to expecting mothers from the uneasiness.

·         Rest is most important among them and pregnant women need to take it frequently. Whatever work you do, whether official or household chores, it has to be done lightly and slowly, ensuring that you do not get exhausted. Take your time to finish the work that you doing and take enough rest before you begin a new one.

·         Posture, is another important thing that you need to take care off during pregnancy in order to avoid short breath. When you sit in a straight and upright position, your diaphragm does not bump into your lungs, which is the major reason behind short breath.

·         Easy breathing techniques and certain yoga posture can help you get relief from the uneasiness. Yoga classes in the early days of pregnancy will not only help you handle short of breath but also other physical difficulties that come along as pregnancy advances.

·         If you face short of breath while sleeping, then extra pillows under the upper part of your body will surely help you tackle the problem.

Tips To Select Your Honeymoon Destination

 Finding a perfect place for honeymoon is quite a challenging task. All newly wedded couples are usually found confused over selecting honeymoon destinations. Most of the couples have their own choice and dreams, as honeymoon comes once in lifetime. The best place for honeymoon is the one that has been planned with mutual consent, to ensure maximum romantic potential and memories to last long. Here in this blog, I am going to share some tips that will help you select the best destination for honeymoon.

·         The first thing that you need to do before selecting the best honeymoon destinations is to make a list of all the popular places across the world. Your list must also contain all the things that you can do there, its location, and also all possible expenses. The easiest way of preparing the list is by browsing through various websites.

·         Once the lists is ready, decide on what are your plans and how would you like to spend time during the honeymoon trip. Think, whether you want to relax at the beach or enjoy the cool fresh breeze within the forest.  Once you know how you would spend your trip, it will be easy for you to figure out the exact place.

·         Now mark those places that gels well with your plan, and then select the one that suites your budget.

·         You may also talk to your friends, who had been on their honeymoon in the recent past. From them you will get to know about the place and their experience will help you in preparing mentally for the trip.

·         You may also take help from trip planners. They are the best people who can help you in finding the best place for honeymoon that fits in your budget and your plans. Be sure to select a trip planner who is experienced and can help you with the best deal, where you can enjoy.

Hope all these tips will help you find the best honeymoon destinations, where you will be able to enjoy and have fun together.

Tips for home facial

Facial helps to maintain your skin tone for long time. It also removes the impurities and opens up the skin pore so that you look fresh. It is one of the most popular spa treatments. Going to parlor, time and again might be pocket pinching.  You can maintain glowing skin and at the same time save a lot of money by doing facial at home. Here are few home facial tips for you to maintain a beautiful, glowing skin.

• Facial is a refreshing skin treatment but the first and most important step is cleaning. You must clean your face thoroughly by using a cleanser.  Buy a cleansing lotion or astringent of a good company, depending on your skin type. Take a little cleanser on the cotton and clean your skin. Cleaning with cleanser will leave your skin smooth and soft.
• After you have cleansed you must exfoliate your skin with scrub.  Do not rub scrub rigorously as it may damage your skin. You must always apply scrub in circular motion on your face. Wash your face with cold water after scrubbing.
• Next step of facial project is steaming, which will open up all the closed pores. You can either take directly by exposing your face to the steam, or the best way is to dip cloth in water and press it on your face so that the remaining dirts and specks are removed.
• Now your skin is ready for mask. You must select the mask depending on your skin type. If you have dry skin then you can prepare a mixture of banana and sweet almond oil and apply it on your skin for 15 minutes. Honey mixed with egg yolk is also a good alternative for dry skin. For oily skin, you can use the paste of cucumber, yogurt and oatmeal, as it is really effective.  A mixture of apple and honey is also good for oily skin.
• After 15 to 20 minutes wash away the mask and moisturize your skin to feel fresh and young.

Hope these home facial tips will help you to maintain the brightness of your skin and keep you looking young forever!