toddler Archives - ourdailybaby.com ourdailybaby.com Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:52:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Preparing Your Child For First Hair-cut https://ourdailybaby.com/preparing-your-child-for-first-hair-cut/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:20:13 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1449 Baby’s first haircut is weird and uncomfortable. You have to do it with care to avoid hurting them. Here are tips and guides that’ll help you when it is time to give your toddler its first haircut. Bring a second outfit In the course of trimming hair, your baby may refuse to wear the cape. […]

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Baby’s first haircut is weird and uncomfortable. You have to do it with care to avoid hurting them. Here are tips and guides that’ll help you when it is time to give your toddler its first haircut.

Bring a second outfit

In the course of trimming hair, your baby may refuse to wear the cape. This will make the hairs trimmed off to get onto the clothes. So, you would have to change the clothes to the second set you brought along.

Use toys

When coming to the salon, ensure to bring a toy they likes along with you. This toy will help occupy his hands while trimming his hair.

Come along with snacks

Whatever the baby is attracted to can be a useful tool, for occupying it during the barbing session. Some toddlers are attracted to snacks, so you should use this as an advantage here. Give them snacks, which will occupy their hands while getting the haircut. Don’t give the baby sticky things like lollipop to eat, so that everywhere doesn’t get messy.

Make it a pleasant experience

Your toddler’s experience at the first barbing salon is very important. It’s so important that it can determine his reaction when next he’s due for his haircut. Try to make the experience as pleasant as possible for him. If his experience turns out to be unpleasant, he may resist you the next time you want to take him there.

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Travel Tips for Flying with a Baby https://ourdailybaby.com/travel-tips-for-flying-with-a-baby/ Sat, 20 Oct 2018 07:09:11 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1128 Traveling can be distressing for toddlers. However, if you prepare in advance, it could be a pleasant experience for the kids. Here are some tips to ensure that your trip goes smoothly: Ask for help Always ask for assistance with your toddler especially if you are traveling alone. You can ask travelers or staff to […]

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Traveling can be distressing for toddlers. However, if you prepare in advance, it could be a pleasant experience for the kids. Here are some tips to ensure that your trip goes smoothly:

Ask for help

Always ask for assistance with your toddler especially if you are traveling alone. You can ask travelers or staff to help with placing your luggage in the overhead compartment.

Remain calm

There’s a lot to do while traveling by air. You need to get checked in, go through airport security and board the plane. These activities can be stressful for the child, but if you remain calm, the toddler will follow.

Pack carefully

Pack extra diapers and other essential items such as blankets, toys, formula, food, a diaper-changing pad, pacifiers, extra clothes, baby wipes and plastic bags. Don’t pack too many items because you will be carrying the bag.

Nurse during the flight

Nurse your baby during the flight to help soothe it when it gets cranky. The noise can also make the baby cranky.

Use the bathroom to change diapers before boarding

Bathrooms in planes are too small. You may have trouble changing her diapers on the plane even if there is a changing table available.

Going on a trip with your toddler can be a stress-free affair if you plan ahead of time.

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Transitioning your Toddler From the Crib to the Bedroom https://ourdailybaby.com/transitioning-your-toddler-from-the-crib-to-the-bedroom/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:17:21 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1104 Moving to the big bed from the crib is a big deal for most kids. It can be stressful sometimes. You can make it smooth by following these tips: Make it gradual Don’t rush the process. Make the transition a gradual process by easing the little one into the new space. Spend time playing with […]

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Moving to the big bed from the crib is a big deal for most kids. It can be stressful sometimes. You can make it smooth by following these tips:

Make it gradual

Don’t rush the process. Make the transition a gradual process by easing the little one into the new space. Spend time playing with him in the new space so he can feel more comfortable.

Talk about it often

Talking about the “big kid” room often will help the baby look forward to moving. Only focus on the positive aspects of staying in a new room and bed. You can tell him that he’ll have more space to play with his toys.

Take favorite items to the room

Start taking some of the baby’s favorite items to the new bedroom. Items like toys and stuffed animals can be taken to the room. Arrange to play with the toys with the baby every evening before bedtime. You can also read a bedtime story.

Let kid participate in decorating

Let the toddler help with decorating his new space because it gives him a sense of control and makes the place more comfortable for him. Some ideas include asking the child what color to paint the room.

Throw a small party

Such changes call for a celebration. Throw a small party to commemorate the switch. This helps build excitement about the process.

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What to do When your Child Refuses to Go to School https://ourdailybaby.com/what-to-do-when-your-child-refuses-to-go-to-school/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:50:32 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1106 Sometimes, children may not want to go to school, and parents wonder what they can do about it. Handling this problem is easier if you find the root of the problem rather than force the child to go to school. Possible reasons for refusal Avoiding something that depresses him/her or makes him/her anxious Avoiding public […]

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Sometimes, children may not want to go to school, and parents wonder what they can do about it. Handling this problem is easier if you find the root of the problem rather than force the child to go to school.

Possible reasons for refusal

  • Avoiding something that depresses him/her or makes him/her anxious
  • Avoiding public evaluation or social interactions.
  • To get attention from you or others
  • To watch TV or play games at home.

To determine the cause of the problem, speak to the schoolteacher or any other personnel. The teacher may have noticed something and will give you some clues to help solve the problem.

You can also go to a pediatrician. Emotional symptoms come with physical symptoms sometimes. You also need to confirm that the child is not suffering from depression or anxiety. If this is the case, you may need to see a counselor or psychologist to help.

Remember to stay calm. It may be difficult to deal with this situation because it may affect your routine as well. Don’t be agitated, stay calm until you find the cause of the problem and fix it. Let the child know that school is compulsory and don’t bribe the child because it doesn’t fix the problem.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> toddler Archives - ourdailybaby.com ourdailybaby.com Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:52:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Preparing Your Child For First Hair-cut https://ourdailybaby.com/preparing-your-child-for-first-hair-cut/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 06:20:13 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1449 Baby’s first haircut is weird and uncomfortable. You have to do it with care to avoid hurting them. Here are tips and guides that’ll help you when it is time to give your toddler its first haircut. Bring a second outfit In the course of trimming hair, your baby may refuse to wear the cape. […]

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Baby’s first haircut is weird and uncomfortable. You have to do it with care to avoid hurting them. Here are tips and guides that’ll help you when it is time to give your toddler its first haircut.

Bring a second outfit

In the course of trimming hair, your baby may refuse to wear the cape. This will make the hairs trimmed off to get onto the clothes. So, you would have to change the clothes to the second set you brought along.

Use toys

When coming to the salon, ensure to bring a toy they likes along with you. This toy will help occupy his hands while trimming his hair.

Come along with snacks

Whatever the baby is attracted to can be a useful tool, for occupying it during the barbing session. Some toddlers are attracted to snacks, so you should use this as an advantage here. Give them snacks, which will occupy their hands while getting the haircut. Don’t give the baby sticky things like lollipop to eat, so that everywhere doesn’t get messy.

Make it a pleasant experience

Your toddler’s experience at the first barbing salon is very important. It’s so important that it can determine his reaction when next he’s due for his haircut. Try to make the experience as pleasant as possible for him. If his experience turns out to be unpleasant, he may resist you the next time you want to take him there.

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Travel Tips for Flying with a Baby https://ourdailybaby.com/travel-tips-for-flying-with-a-baby/ Sat, 20 Oct 2018 07:09:11 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1128 Traveling can be distressing for toddlers. However, if you prepare in advance, it could be a pleasant experience for the kids. Here are some tips to ensure that your trip goes smoothly: Ask for help Always ask for assistance with your toddler especially if you are traveling alone. You can ask travelers or staff to […]

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Traveling can be distressing for toddlers. However, if you prepare in advance, it could be a pleasant experience for the kids. Here are some tips to ensure that your trip goes smoothly:

Ask for help

Always ask for assistance with your toddler especially if you are traveling alone. You can ask travelers or staff to help with placing your luggage in the overhead compartment.

Remain calm

There’s a lot to do while traveling by air. You need to get checked in, go through airport security and board the plane. These activities can be stressful for the child, but if you remain calm, the toddler will follow.

Pack carefully

Pack extra diapers and other essential items such as blankets, toys, formula, food, a diaper-changing pad, pacifiers, extra clothes, baby wipes and plastic bags. Don’t pack too many items because you will be carrying the bag.

Nurse during the flight

Nurse your baby during the flight to help soothe it when it gets cranky. The noise can also make the baby cranky.

Use the bathroom to change diapers before boarding

Bathrooms in planes are too small. You may have trouble changing her diapers on the plane even if there is a changing table available.

Going on a trip with your toddler can be a stress-free affair if you plan ahead of time.

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Transitioning your Toddler From the Crib to the Bedroom https://ourdailybaby.com/transitioning-your-toddler-from-the-crib-to-the-bedroom/ Fri, 12 Oct 2018 07:17:21 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1104 Moving to the big bed from the crib is a big deal for most kids. It can be stressful sometimes. You can make it smooth by following these tips: Make it gradual Don’t rush the process. Make the transition a gradual process by easing the little one into the new space. Spend time playing with […]

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Moving to the big bed from the crib is a big deal for most kids. It can be stressful sometimes. You can make it smooth by following these tips:

Make it gradual

Don’t rush the process. Make the transition a gradual process by easing the little one into the new space. Spend time playing with him in the new space so he can feel more comfortable.

Talk about it often

Talking about the “big kid” room often will help the baby look forward to moving. Only focus on the positive aspects of staying in a new room and bed. You can tell him that he’ll have more space to play with his toys.

Take favorite items to the room

Start taking some of the baby’s favorite items to the new bedroom. Items like toys and stuffed animals can be taken to the room. Arrange to play with the toys with the baby every evening before bedtime. You can also read a bedtime story.

Let kid participate in decorating

Let the toddler help with decorating his new space because it gives him a sense of control and makes the place more comfortable for him. Some ideas include asking the child what color to paint the room.

Throw a small party

Such changes call for a celebration. Throw a small party to commemorate the switch. This helps build excitement about the process.

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What to do When your Child Refuses to Go to School https://ourdailybaby.com/what-to-do-when-your-child-refuses-to-go-to-school/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 07:50:32 +0000 https://ourdailybaby.com/?p=1106 Sometimes, children may not want to go to school, and parents wonder what they can do about it. Handling this problem is easier if you find the root of the problem rather than force the child to go to school. Possible reasons for refusal Avoiding something that depresses him/her or makes him/her anxious Avoiding public […]

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Sometimes, children may not want to go to school, and parents wonder what they can do about it. Handling this problem is easier if you find the root of the problem rather than force the child to go to school.

Possible reasons for refusal

  • Avoiding something that depresses him/her or makes him/her anxious
  • Avoiding public evaluation or social interactions.
  • To get attention from you or others
  • To watch TV or play games at home.

To determine the cause of the problem, speak to the schoolteacher or any other personnel. The teacher may have noticed something and will give you some clues to help solve the problem.

You can also go to a pediatrician. Emotional symptoms come with physical symptoms sometimes. You also need to confirm that the child is not suffering from depression or anxiety. If this is the case, you may need to see a counselor or psychologist to help.

Remember to stay calm. It may be difficult to deal with this situation because it may affect your routine as well. Don’t be agitated, stay calm until you find the cause of the problem and fix it. Let the child know that school is compulsory and don’t bribe the child because it doesn’t fix the problem.

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