Tummy time is when your your baby is placed on their stomach while they are awake and supervised.
This position allows them to develop the muscles in their neck, shoulders, and back, which are necessary for crawling, sitting, and of course later walking. Not only does tummy time help with physical development, but it also provides opportunities for babies to explore their environment from a different perspective.
Babies' being on their stomach allows them to see things from a different angle and develop their spatial reasoning skills. It's important to start tummy time early on, even when your baby is just a few weeks old.
To start with just put them on their tummy for a few minutes at a time and gradually increase as they get stronger. It's important to make it a fun and engaging experience for your baby. Place toys within reach or interact with them during tummy time to ensure they don't become bored and upset.
Remember, tummy time should always be supervised and done on a safe, flat surface. If your baby is resistant to tummy time, try different positions or activities to make it more enjoyable for them.
With tummy time, it allows you to mix up your babies position to reduce the chance of flat spots on the back of the head, which can occur if babies spend too much time on their backs.
Tummy time is a simple but important practice that can have a big impact on your baby's growth and development. By making it a regular part of your routine, you can help your baby build strength, explore their environment, and reach their full potential.
If you have concerns about your baby's development or are unsure about how to incorporate tummy time into your routine, don't hesitate to speak with your paediatrician. They can provide guidance and support to ensure that your baby is reaching their developmental milestones.
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At Ardito Baby we pride ourselves on our good quality pieces that are made from safe and organic fabrics. We choose to use 100% organic cotton for all of our designs. Here's why...
Little ones, especially newborns, have such delicate skin. It is mostly this way up until the age of 3. 100% organic cotton is natural, soft and doesn't run against your baby's soft skin. Fabrics that are not organic can often cause skin reactions and aren't as soft on bubs skin, therefore it becomes an umcomfotable piece of babies to wear.
100% cotton pieces keep your loved one cool during the summer and when created into a knit, beautiful warm and cozy in winter.
Organic cotton is non-allergenic so there's less worry about your bub having rashes, eczema or even asthma from their clothing.
Not only does it offer these amazing benefits of keeping your baby's skin soft, but it is also very durable. With other materials we often have to worry about it deteriorating after a few washes, but not with cotton. No more worrying about your pieces falling apart within a few months or weeks - they'll be able to sustain many hand me downs.
In addition to the benefits it offers your baby, because it is 100% natural, it means it's biodegradable which means it's great for the environment.
With so many amazing benefits we are all for 100% cotton designs. So why not grab a piece for that little someone close to your heart.
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]]>Sleep Effect is the brainchild of Kate Ross. She's a registered midwife, child and family health nurse and accredited in neuroprotective devolpment....She's got a wealth of experience.
We've recorded the interview so you can hear first hand all the awesome advice she has for parents.
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Placing your newborn on their back to sleep is considered the safest position for your baby and the most effective thing you can do to lower your baby’s risk of SUID, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is suggested that you should continue to do just this at bedtime and naptime for the entirety of your baby’s first year.
Sleeping on their back allows babies to breathe easier and there is far less chance of them aspirating or choking on spit-up. When babies sleep on their back, their trachea lies on top of their esophagus which makes it virutally impossible for spit-up or vomit from the esophagus to pool in the trachea which would cause harm.
To ensure baby is kept snug and safely on their back throughout sleep time, consider choosing a good wrap and possibly a Snoo Smart Sleeper for extra security.
As we know babies do wiggle and roll and often many people have their own opinions on what positions are best.
Sleeping on their stomach is one of the most unsafe positions for a baby. It can ubstruct their airway which hinders their breathing. It also increases the chance of chocking on spit up and harming baby.
A baby that sleeps on their stomach can interfer with their ability to distribute heat causing overheating and therefore lead to SUID. However perhaps most importantly research suggests that babies sleeping on their stomach may be rebreathing their own oxygen, boosting their carbon dioxide levels and reducing their own oxygen levels. Taking in this stale air for babies would normally trigger their brain to wake and cry so that they can inhale fresh oxygen. However sometimes this wake-and-breathe signal misfires for babies which becomes very dangerous. It's been shown that an almost half of infants who die in their sleep are discovered on their stomachs.
Side sleeping is often a popular choice for babies as is can replicate the fetal postion. However side sleeping increases the chance of babies rolling onto their stomachs, increasing the chance of SUID. Placing a pillow or items to try keep baby from rolling on their stomach also causing it's own risks and can increase your babies chance of suffocation.
Research has shown that babies should be placed on their back while sleeping until their first birthday.
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Young children are so vulnerable and innocent and with our help, we hope to help them in their toughest of times, because really they are the ones who show the most true meaning behind the word Ardito - hard, strong, brave, powerful, bold and courageous.
We can't wait to see the positive impact this has on so many who need help.
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