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Video: How your baby’s development benefits from skin-to-skin

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:59:52 +0000

Skin-to-skin or ‘kangaroo care’ is one of the best things that you can do for your baby.

Simply place your newborn on your bare chest as soon as possible after birth. It is also possible to practice skin-to-skin or ‘kangaroo care’ if you have had a c-section (whether emergency or elective) and baby is well.

Moms, you can include dad by having him do skin-to-skin with your newborn as well.

Paediatric Nutritionist and Pampers Institute Member, Claire McHugh, explains the benefits this has for your baby’s development.

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Video: Preparing your baby for crawling

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:32:41 +0000

On average babies start to crawl from around nine months.

Occupational Therapist and Pampers Institute Member, Kate Bailey, believes it’s important to have a safe and comfortable environment beforehand so that their movement isn’t hindered.

She also advises that you crawl around with baby so that you can get an idea of how safe his or her world is.

Remember moms, it’s all part of your baby’s development to crawl, walk, run and fall!

Watch this Pampers YouTube video for few tips that can help you get it right.

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Video: Why tummy time is important for your baby’s development

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:45:00 +0000

During tummy time, your baby works against gravity and builds muscles.

Your little one also starts to develop postural control, which is the basis for all movements as your baby gets bigger.

Occupational Therapist, Paula Barnard explains why tummy time is so important for your baby’s development in this Pampers YouTube video. She also shares her tips on how to get your baby used to tummy time so that it is something that he enjoys.

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Video: Tips to help you deal with your baby’s separation anxiety

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:16:07 +0000

Help alleviate the stress of night time separation anxiety by starting in the day.

Parenting expert and Pampers Institute Member, Sister Lilian, suggests that you can help your baby deal with separation anxiety by;

Giving baby time to adjust to strangers
Encouraging your baby to sleep in his or her own space close to you in the evenings.

Watch the Pampers YouTube video for more happy sleeping tips.

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Video: Prioritise free play for your toddler’s development

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:03:24 +0000

Play time helps with your baby’s social, intellectual, language and problem solving skills. But this means that downtime is often work for your little one.

Occupational Therapist and Pampers Institute Member, Kate Bailey, suggests that you make sure to prioritise unstructured free play so that your baby can make sense of the world with no added pressure.

Unstructured, free play time allows your baby to find his place in the world around him. Watch the Pampers YouTube video for more of Kate’s insight into why play time is so important for your baby.

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Video: Food allergies can cause your baby to be restless

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:01:23 +0000

A fresh, wholesome diet is just one way to better bedtimes for your baby.

Parenting Expert and Pampers Institute Member, Sister Lilian, fills parents in on this and how food and environmental allergens can make baby restless – especially during sleep time.

Watch the Pampers YouTube video for more.

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Video:Why sleep is important for your baby

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:45:07 +0000

Did you know? Babies get the same value from day and night sleep.

Parenting expert and Pampers Institute Member, Sister Lilian, chats about why sleep is so important for your baby’s brain development in this Pampers YouTube video.

Watch the video for more things you probably didn’t know about your baby and sleep.

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Video: Tips to get your toddler to exercise

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:25:01 +0000

An active family is a healthy family. Occupational Therapist and Pampers Institute Member, Kate Bailey, believes that if you want your toddlers to exercise, you should lead by example.

Limit TV time to 1 hour a day and use exercise time to bond as a family.

Remember, exercise for toddlers should be playful and not too strenuous

Watch the YouTube video for more tips.

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Video: Why tummy time is important

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:46:08 +0000

According to Occupational Therapist and Pampers Institute Member, Kate Bailey, a baby that is on the go, is on the grow.

She suggests a few minutes of tummy time each day to help your baby develop a strong neck, strong back and strong tummy muscles – which will soon help her to crawl and walk.

Kate also advises moms to use homemade play dough for little hands to help develop fine motor skills.

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Video: Cleaning your baby’s gums

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:56:02 +0000

Did you know, that a baby is born with a full set of teeth in his gums? That’s why it is so important to look after your baby’s gums even before the first tooth arrives.

All that you need, is a facecloth and warm water to clean your little one’s gums.

Dentist and Pampers Institute member, Dr Imraan Hoosen shares his tips on how to ensure that your baby’s gums remain healthy in this Pamper’s YouTube Video.

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