Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How to Cope with Being Away from Your Baby
I know I’m not alone in this rollercoaster that is early motherhood, so now, with a new perspective a few years later, I can finally share how I managed. Perhaps some of you will appreciate the tips, and I genuinely hope you’ll find your own system to cope and overcome separation anxiety. Talk to your…
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How to Get Fussy Toddlers to Eat More
Healthful eating habits start from a young age, so it is easy for any first-time parent to feel a pang of nervousness every time their toddler refuses a meal. During the first year of a baby’s life, he or she will manage to triple their birth weight and add extra 10-inches of height to their frames (on…
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Help Your Baby Learn To Talk
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of your life! As you gradually begin to adjust to the life of being a parent, are you eagerly awaiting for your baby’s first words? What are some language development milestones for baby and toddler? Thankfully, Kiddy123 provided some tips to accompany you and your baby through this…
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I Didn’t Wear the Postpartum Belly Belt and Here’s What Happened
I don’t know if you’ve ever watched the Olympic weight lifting. Some gigantic eastern European beef-cake performing feats of super-human strength. I don’t personally seek it out, as a spectator, but once every four years I’m happy to make four or five minutes available for this strange spectacle. If you pay attention, and look past…
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A QUICK LESSON ON LABOR DRUGS
To the class of 2017, You’ve heard it all before… there are no university medals, just a cute bundle to behold. So, let’s be smart and understand all there is to know, so we can make informed, educated decisions about our bodies and our babies. This is not a shame game, mums. We need to…
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5 NEWBORN CUES – THE BABY TRANSLATOR
Did you ever see that Simpson’s episode where Homer’s brother invents a baby translator? It goes on to make sense of Maggie’s baby talk. ‘Lavish attention on me and entertain me’ she’s translated to say. It would be nice if one of these was on the market. I know our family would have done whatever…
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Slings benefit: physiological development
Knowing how to use the sling will help you carry the baby in the correct position (Check out the tutorial video about how to use baby sling carrier). Based on the fact that the baby ring sling is for all size, you can adjust the length, posture according to the size of your baby. Unlike…
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How to choose a good pram liner?
The hot weather is slowly building up, toddlers are bathing in sweat no matter whether they are in a pram or in a car seat. It is no surprise that all kinds of cooling, breathable pram liner are getting more popular in the hot season! However, do you really know what kind of product suits…
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LET’S GO, MOMS! 10 THINGS YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR GYM BAG, AS A REAL LADY.
Being a mother is a full-time job, and with such a busy schedule, we regularly forget to take some time off for ourselves. We are often too tired to do the things we enjoy and we are rarely motivated to get more physically active. Not only is working out extremely beneficial for your body, but frequent trips…
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5CM: Safety tips of using baby ring slings carriers
5CM means 5 safety tips + C-shape body + M-position legs (not 5 centimeters thick!) The British Association of Babywearing Instructors had proposed the T.I.C.K.S. rule for safe babywearing. TIGHT – slings and carriers should be tight enough to hug your baby close to you as this will be most comfortable for you both. Any slack/loose fabric will allow your baby to slump…
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