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How To Select Baby Shoes For Girls?

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When your baby starts taking his or her first steps, it is the right time to invest in supportive baby shoes for girls . A baby’s first shoes needs to have a non-skid sole, a substantial upper portion and flexible. These shoes must protect your baby’s feet from outdoor debris. Avoid purchasing open-toed sandals or anything with heels. These can interfere with your baby’s foot development. The following tips will help you select the best baby shoes for girls: #1 Shoe Material When selecting shoes for your baby, opt for lightweight and breathable material. Some good options are cotton, canvas and soft leather. Avoid anything synthetic or hard as this doesn’t allow the foot to breathe. It can also hinder foot development. #2 Bendable Soles Your baby’s shoes must have a grip and be flexible. They cannot be stiff or smooth. Always opt for non-skid, rubber soles that have ridges as this provides good traction. #3 Velcro or Laces Both Velcro fasteners and laces are good optio...

Baby Sleep Habits: How to establish a healthy routine?

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During first few weeks of life, an infant will wake up every two to three hours. He or she will require frequent nappy changes, feedings, etc. There is no specific time as to when your baby will fall asleep or wake up. Unfortunately, this can wreak havoc with a mother’s sleep cycle.  However, the following tips can help you teach your baby how to differentiate between night and day so that they begin to establish healthy sleep habits. #1 Encourage frequent napping In the first 8 weeks, an infant isn’t able to stay awake for more than two hours at a time. If you wait longer than this timeframe, he or she may get overtired and have even more difficulty falling asleep. #2 Interact during the day To help your child learn the difference between night and day, play with your baby while he’s awake in the daytime. Keep the room light on, turn on the radio and keep talking to your baby. Don’t minimize regular daytime noises such as the telephone ringing, television volume, e...