All about about becoming a mum
They say if you have kids at home, it is a blessed home and that if that home has a padded baby play mat for the kids it is an even bigger blessing. Often underestimated, this floor play mat acts as a lifesaver. To start off with, it is a perfect area for tummy time and in the later years can be used as a safe, designated play area. The cushioning on the mat is perfect for early crawlers and walkers preventing falls and tumbles.
Congratulations you tested positive and are pregnant!!
Now that you are pregnant and have almost 9 months ahead of you to look forward to, here are a few guidelines to get you started for the next phase of your life.
Whether you like to think of your stretch marks as your tiger stripes or whether you would ideally have a minimal amount on your tummy, most mums and mums-to-be have some stretch marks during pregnancy. They can appear anywhere on your body, from your belly to your thighs, your breasts or your buttocks and can be multiple colors – angry red, purple or just a dull light color.
According to most doctors, a big role on whether you get stretch marks or not depends on your genetics vs other factors but having said that, it really helps to keep your skin moisturized during pregnancy.
Baby bouncers go by multiple names in the market like bouncy seats, bouncy chairs or bouncy swings, depending on their design. These fabric baby chairs are soft and come with a harness buckle to keep your child strapped in safely. The baby bouncers don’t only come in handy when you need your hands free but the ones with vibration are good to sooth and calm down a fussy baby because of the continuous movement.
The portable changing mats now come in the form of a clutch, which holds all those changing essentials in the one convenient place, as well as unfold to protect your baby’s bottom from rough and wet surfaces. They are easy and light to carry, can be a part of your diaper bag or your handbag when out for quick visit to the shops and even in your hand when out for a quick walk.
“When I was pregnant, one of the best buys that I treasure till date was my pregnancy pillow. Right as we hit the middle of the second trimester and the belly got slightly bigger, needing extra support under my tummy and behind my back became extremely important. Sleeping with it was the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless night where I was constantly adjusting my position to be comfortable.
