Bright Ideas | Practical Stuff
A nursery that will bring a smile to your face
If your baby room has tiles or a wooden floor, add some baby shampoo to the water when cleaning the floor. It will make the whole room smell divinely baby-ish!
Reflux sleeping tip
If your baby suffers from reflux, chances are that you are not getting much sleep! Prop her mattress up so that her head is elevated. Place a rolled-up blanket at the bottom of the cot to stop her from sliding down.
Relief for engorged breasts
Breast milk is the absolute best you can give your baby. If you are struggling with engorged breasts, you can relieve the swelling by applying ice/cold packs or fresh (green) cabbage leaves to your breasts.
Coated fruit pieces
If your baby finds it difficult to eat slippery fruit pieces, coat the fruit in finely crushed weetbix or any other healthy crushed substance to make it easier for him to pick up.
Don't make me count to 3!
Your toddler age 1 - 2 will start pushing the boundaries in his quest for independence. Don't sweat the small stuff - choose two to three things that are absolute no-no's and be consistent in these areas. Try not to use the word "no" too often as it will lose its effect.
Out-of-the-box bathing
Place your baby on his tummy when it's bath time. When he lifts his head to have a look around, it gives you the perfect opportunity to clean his neck area where all the milk seems to gather.
Remedy for winter's cheeks
Bennett's Bum Creme is a great barrier cream, not only for bums. The area around your baby's mouth might react to the acid in fruit - smear a bit around his mouth and you'll soon see a difference. You can also mix some with baby's normal lotion to treat his winter's cheeks.
Vanilla to chase the mozzies away
If you want to ensure your little one gets a good nights sleep without mozzies interfering, add some vanilla essence to a small bowl of water and leave it in his room overnight.
Lavender Oil for Ouw-wee's
Always carry a bottle of pure lavender oil in your bag. The lavender oil acts as an aniseptic as well as calms your child down. This is great to use on any baby or toddler ouw-wee such as an insect bite or a scraped knee.
Morning Sickness Relief
Sip on peppermint, chamomile or ginger tea to alleviate morning sickness symptoms. Another bright idea is to make your own iced-tea using rooibos and peppermint or ginger and store it in the fridge for quick access. More morning sickness cures here.