Massage Your Baby to Help With Gas or Colic

** a very good tips for us mothers.

 

Support is on the way for parents of gassy and colicky babies. Instead of feeling helpless, use massage as a tool to support your baby during this difficult time.

 

Steps

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Step One

Reduce stimulation for your baby by dimming lights and reducing sounds.

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Step Two

Help your baby settle down, if upset, with either gentle, rhythmic pats or soft, rhythmic counting.

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Step Three

Wait at least 30 minutes after your baby has breast-fed or 1 hour after giving a bottle of formula before beginning massage.

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Step Four

Find a position for you that is comfortable. Be aware of your back.

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Step Five

Either cradle your baby on a pillow on your lap or position your baby on a towel or blanket in front of you.

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Step Six

Start the massage slowly with strokes and exercises, paying close attention to the baby's reaction to the touch and movement.

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Step Seven

Gently fold the baby's knees up to the tummy (as far as is comfortable), hold for 15 to 30 seconds and release. Stroke legs gently.

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Step Eight

Gently hold both of the baby's feet and move the legs one at a time, bending at the knees as if riding a bicycle for 30 seconds. Stroke the legs gently.

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Step Nine

Bend the baby's legs at the knees, cross the legs, and rock side to side. Stroke the legs gently.

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Step Ten

Comfort the baby before, during or after the massage as needed.

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Step Eleven

Understand that just 5 minutes of massage is a long time for a little baby.

Tips & Warnings

• Repeat the sequence at least three times, and try to do it twice during the day.
• Try to relax. Remember to breathe slowly and deeply. Your baby can feel your tension through your hands.
• It is especially important for parents of babies that are gassy or colicky to consult with the child's health care provider prior to the baby's first massage.

Blue - Best In Me

This is such a cool song...sung by a cool boy band...enjoy!!

pssss.... A song dedicated by hubby to me.

Marc Anthony My Baby You

I so love this song... hubby dedicated this song to me and each time we listen to it, he will tell the boys... this song is for Mama (change the name Arianna though).

We thought that if we have a baby girl, we'll name her Arianna (not that hopeful actually) but we have another boy... had wanted to name him Aryan but decided with Aaron Ashfiq.

Anyway.... enjoy this video.

ooppss... there's another one too... from Blue - Best in Me. will upload

GarbageMen Love...

Precious Moments

My darling Aaron is growing fast. Starting to gugu-gaga with me n his daddy. My sunshine is such an easy baby to take care of. Thank you, Allah for such a lovely baby. He brings joy and laughter to our life.

How to choose kiwis & store mangoes

The fuzzy kiwi hides a scintillating green interior. Kiwi's sweet, refreshing taste is a treat any time of year.

 

Steps

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Step One

Choose kiwis that smell good and feel plump.

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Step Two

Avoid kiwis with bruised skin or moist areas.

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Step Three

Press gently to make sure kiwi yields under your finger like a ripe pear.

Tips & Warnings

• Kiwis contain an enzyme called actinidin that serves as a meat tenderizer. Use kiwi fruit as a marinade for meats or rub kiwi flesh over meat before cooking.
• To ripen a kiwi, put it in a paper bag at room temperature, preferably with a banana, apple, or pear. These fruits produce ethylene gas, which accelerates ripening.
• Store ripe kiwis in the refrigerator.
• To deactivate the actinidin enzyme, kiwis should be cooked for a brief period before being placed in gelatin or dairy products.

STORE MANGOES
Known as a brightly colored, tasty treat, these tropical fruits are also just moderately high in calories - and a great source of potassium and vitamins A and C.

Steps

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Step One

Put two mangoes together in a plastic or paper bag to allow them to ripen. One mango by itself will ripen more slowly.

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Step Two

Keep in a cool place, such as a cupboard.

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Step Three

Move mangoes to refrigerator when ripe - that is, when mangoes yield slightly to pressure.

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Step Four

Store no more than two to three days to prevent overripening.

How to Communicate With a Significant Other

Communication can resolve many relationship troubles. Being a good communicator requires a nice balance of listening and knowing how to express your feelings. Here are few things you can do.

Instructions

Steps

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Step One

Be in the moment. If your significant other wants to talk, then talk. Stop whatever you are doing, or schedule a time when you can both focus on the conversation.

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Step Two

Be sincere with your words and intent. Speak honestly. Be affirmative and supportive. Respond without being critical of what your significant other has said. Be patient, kind, considerate and speak well of each other. Nothing hinders intimate communication more than harsh words. But don't lie to cover inconvenient truths.

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Step Three

Separate yourselves from the situation. Don't take things personally. Listen without interrupting. Let your significant other know that you understand what they have said.

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Step Four

Avoid jumping to conclusions. Ask questions when you don't understand something. Don't immediately fall into a defensive posture.

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Step Five

Do your best. Communication is an important part of a healthy relationship. Be honest and realize that slight miscommunications are acceptable. Remember that you are on the same team.

Tips & Warnings

• Stay calm. Anxiety and fear can affect our body language and tone while introducing tension into an already uncomfortable situation.
• Avoid a defensive posture. A feeling of defensiveness can lead to a preemptive strike of cutting remarks and wounding insults.