Potty training: Mafunzo ya utumiaji wa poti au choo

Happy Monday dear readers,

Mtoto kuweza kutumia potty ni furaha kwa kila mzazi na inaleta unafuu sana wa malezi na fedha.

Fuata link hii kucheck video.

http://www.babycenter.com/2_potty-training-in-3-days_10388101.bc

Uwe na wiki njema yenye furaha.

ATM

Lini nianze kumpa mtoto chakula kipya?

Habari za leo,

Nimefurahi sana nimepata feedback nyingi sana kutoka kwenu na inanipa hamasa ya kufanya zaidi.

Mada ya leo ni nyeti sana na nitakachokueleza hapa ni kile nilikipata kwenye mtandao wa babycenter.com. ilinipa mimi mwongozo naamini hata wewe itakusaidia.

Nilipopata mtoto sikuwa na kazi na hivyo nilikuwa na muda wa kutosha kukaa nyumbani na kutunza mtoto na hivyo niliamua kuwa nitamnyonyesha mtoto exclusively (maziwa ya mama tu) kwa miezi 6. Hii inamaana mtoto alinyonya maziwa ya mama pekee kwa kipindi chote hiki.

Baada ya hapo nilianza kumpa:

• Uji mwembamba wa dona wenye maziwa ya kutosha, uji niliuchuja na nikawa nampa vijiko vitatu (3) mpaka vitano (5) tu. 
• Nilimpa pia viazi vilivyopondwa pondwa na maziwa
• Nilimpa pia maboga na butter nut yaliyopondwa na maziwa 
• Nilimpa pia ndizi, maparachichi, apples zilizopondwa poandwa

Unaweza pia kumpa cereals ukichanganya na maziwa ya kutosha, ila iwe ya aina moja.

Tips:

• Ukimpa mtoto kitu kipya subiri kwa siku kama 3 hivi kabla hujampa chakula kingine ilikuona kama mtoto ana allegy na chakula husika.
• Mpe chakula kipya muda mfupi baada ya kunyonya kama baada ya lisaa limoja, asiwe na njaa sana
• Kama unampa uji au cereals ongeza uzito kadiri siku zinavyoendelea
• Mpe mtoto chakula mara moja kwa siku kama ana umri chini ya miezi 6 na mara 2 kati ya miezi 6-7  na ongeza kadiri muda unavyoendelea.
• Tumia kijiko cha plastic kumlisha mtoto ili usiumize fizi
• Ukiona mtoto anaacha kufungua mdomo au anageuza shingo pembeni au kuchezea kijiko acha kumlazimisha uwezekano ni kuwa ameshiba au chakula hajakipenda
• Kama mtoto hana allegy na chakula rudia mara kadhaa kabla hujasema mtoto hapendi chakula fulani, mpe muda kukizoea, na atakula kingi zaidi
• Kama unampa mtoto chakula ambacho kiko tayari kwenye kopo usimlishe moja kwa moja kutoka kwenye kopo, mimina pembeni ili kisipate bacteria.
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• Usishangae pale kinyesi cha mtoto kitakapobadilika rangi na harufu, hii inatokana na chakula kipya anachokula
• Unapompa mtoto chakula usijaze kijiko mpe kidogo tu pale mwanzo wa kijiko
• Hakikisha chakula kinakuwa sio kigumu, weka maziwa ukifanye kilaini kwa wastani
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• Mpe mtoto maji kidogo kama milita 60 ili asipate shida ya choo, na kama chakula unachompa kinampa shida ya choo kibadili
• Mtoto chini ya umri wa chini ya mwaka 1 usimpe ASALI

Have a happy day.

ATM

Honeymoon Destination

Hello dear readers,

My friend Aika travels a lot and she has shared in her blog her recent visit in Zanzibar. Please pass by her blog and see the magic of Zanzibar.

http://quixotic-lifestyle.blogspot.com/

Get all the best tips here at Aika's blog.

My new favourite blog.

Have a nice day.

ATM

Exercises during pregnancy

Hello dear readers,

 I hope you had a great weekend. So I have talked about healthy lifestyle and I believe exercises are also very helpful. In pregnancy in particular they really helpful.

Exercise does wonders during pregnancy. It boosts mood, improves sleep, and reduces pregnancy aches and pains. It helps prevent and treat gestational diabetes and may keep preeclampsia at bay. It prepares you for childbirth by strengthening muscles and building endurance, and makes it much easier to get back in shape after your baby's born.

Exercise is so beneficial during pregnancy that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends pregnant women exercise at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. The ideal workout gets your heart pumping, keeps you limber, manages weight gain, and prepares your muscles without causing undue physical stress for you or the baby.

If you have a medical problem, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes, exercise may not be advisable. Exercise may also be harmful if you have an obstetric condition such as:

• Bleeding or spotting

• Low placenta

• Threatened or recurrent miscarriage

• A history of early labor

• Previous premature births

• Weak cervix

4 cardiovascular exercises for moms-to-be

• Walking: One of the best cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women, walking keeps you fit without jarring your knees and ankles. It's also easy to do almost anywhere, doesn't require any equipment beyond a good pair of supportive shoes, and is safe throughout all nine months of pregnancy.

• Swimming: Healthcare providers and fitness experts hail swimming as the best and safest exercise for pregnant women. Swimming is ideal because it exercises both large muscle groups (arms and legs), provides cardiovascular benefits, and allows expectant women to feel weightless despite the extra pounds of pregnancy.

• Low-impact aerobics: Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and tones your body. And if you take a class for pregnant women, you'll enjoy the camaraderie of other moms-to-be and feel reassured that each movement is safe for you and your baby.

• Dancing: You can get your heart pumping by dancing to your favorite tunes in the comfort of your own living room, with a DVD, or at a dance class, but steer clear of routines that call for leaps, jumps, or twirls.

Consult your health care provider before beginning an exercise program. Your health care provider can offer personalized exercise guidelines, based on your medical history.

Exercises for your back

Kate Middleton Inspired Pregnancy Workout!

 

Hii post sio yangu originally, nimekusanya kutoka vyanzo mbalimbali, babaycenter.com, knocked-upfitness.com na exercisesbest.us. You tube ina video nzuri sana, tafadhali tembelea.

Karibu tena. 

ATM

Pregnancy : DO and DON'T

Hello dear readers,

Nina furaha leo kumaliza sehemu hii ya mwisho ya DOs and DON'Ts. Naamini zimekuwa msaada sana kwako na rafiki yako na mke wako. Naomba Mungu akutunze.

•  Don’t eat swordfish, king mackerel, shark, and tilefish, which are high in mercury. 

•  Avoid contact with rodents and with their urine, droppings, or nesting material. This includes household pests and pet rodents, such as guinea pigs and hamsters. Rodents can carry a virus that can be harmful or even deadly to your unborn baby. 

•  Don’t take very hot baths or use hot tubs or saunas. High temperatures can be harmful to the fetus, or cause you to faint. 

•  Don’t use scented feminine hygiene products. Pregnant women should avoid scented sprays, sanitary napkins, and bubble bath. These products might irritate your vaginal area, and increase your risk of a urinary tract infection or yeast infection. 

•  Don’t douche. Douching can irritate the vagina, force air into the birth canal and increase the risk of infection. (Hii naomba uisome vizuri mtandaoni. Kwa kifupi ni pale mtu anapotumia maji na vinegar kusafisha sehemu za siri na kuna ambazo zimetengenezwa special kwenye supermarkets)

•  Avoid x-rays. If you must have dental work or diagnostic tests, tell your dentist or physician that you are pregnant so that extra care can be taken.

Nakutakia kila la kheri. Tafadhali mwambie rafiki yako habari hii apite hapa apate faida

Hizi material sio zangu ni za Department of Health and Human Services USA. Link yao ni; http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/pregnancy-dos-donts.pdf

Love,

ATM.

Pregnancy DOs and DON'Ts

Hello lovely readers,

It has been a great Easter holiday and I am happy to be back on your screen today. Nimekuwa kimya ila mambo ni mema na mazuri.

Ningependa this post na ijayo tumalizie pregnancy DON'Ts.

1. Don’t smoke tobacco. Quitting is hard, but you can do it! Ask your doctor for help. Smoking during pregnancy passes nicotine and cancer-causing drugs to your baby. Smoking also keeps your baby from getting needed nourishment and raises the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and infant death. 
2.  Avoid exposure to toxic substances and chemicals, such as cleaning solvents, lead and mercury, some insecticides, and paint. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to paint fumes. 
3.  Protect yourself and your baby from food borne illness, which can cause serious health problems and even death. Handle, clean, cook, eat, and store food properly. 
4.  Don’t drink alcohol. There is no known safe amount of alcohol a woman can drink while pregnant. Both drinking every day and drinking a lot of alcohol once in a while during pregnancy can harm the baby. 
5.  Don’t use illegal drugs. Tell your doctor if you are using drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, heroin they are very dangerous for you and your baby

Have a great day

ATM