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Review: Shnuggle Baby Bath
Before having Alfie I read lots of those “Ten Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need’ articles. Many of them mentioned a baby bath as an unnecessary expense. Heeding the advice of all these Mommy Bloggers I opted not to buy a baby bath….and regretted it for the first few months of Alfie’s life! If only I’d heard of the Shnuggle Baby Bath! Here’s a parenting pro tip; wet babies are slippery and very hard to hold. I will now happily declare that a baby bath is actually an essential purchase for any new parent! However not all baby bath’s are created equal and the one I got for him was little…
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The Symbiotic Period – Caring for a Newborn with Montessori
The first week’s of a newborn’s life are referred to as They Symbiotic Period. Their primary occupation in this phase is adjusting to life outside the womb. Unlike other phases of child development this phase is shared with the whole family. When you have a newborn it’s easy to forget that this tiny, mewing bundle is no longer an extension of your body! It is important to respect the child during the Symbiotic Period and give them the space, love and time they need to absorb the changes that birth brings. Parents and siblings have similar needs during this wonderful time. What is The Symbiotic Period? “Developing the right type…
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Montessori Baby Shower Gifts
The best Montessori baby shower gifts. Toys a newborn will use and adore in their first months.