Let your baby travel in style with Lil Wanderers Black & Red stroller with 4-way recline, five-point safety, compact fold and other european safety standards. Buy this light-weight and sturdy stroller only at Mom & Me store and www.momandmeshop.in
Friday, 20 February 2015
Stylish Black & Red Strollers Online For Your Fashionable Little One
Let your baby travel in style with Lil Wanderers Black & Red stroller with 4-way recline, five-point safety, compact fold and other european safety standards. Buy this light-weight and sturdy stroller only at Mom & Me store and www.momandmeshop.in
Thursday, 19 February 2015
What I Learnt From My Mother about Parenting
Infant health, infant milestones, baby care and toddler health are a vast minefield of uncertainties for the young mother. With the parenting advice and communities available on the Internet, and ease of connection on social networking sites and blogs, shopping sites with a vast collection of pregnancy dresses, one wonders if young mothers still turn to their own mothers for parenting tips.
It takes a village to raise a child. The child’s maternal grandmother was the elder traditionally at the forefront of that village. Has this changed in the current generation? Whom do new mothers trust for pregnancy tips through the challenging nine months and positive parenting tips for the exhausting toddler years?
A few mothers pay tribute to what their own mothers taught them about parenting!
Positive Discipline and Responsibility. Jennifer Pinto, 35, a Zumba Instructor in Bangalore, tends to ask her more experienced women friends about dilemmas in parenting her 3 year old son David. “Still, certain aspects of my mother’s parenting have influenced me,” she says. Jennifer has taught David to clear up his toys after play, and to put back anything he takes out. “I believe that getting a child to participate goes a long way towards helping him become a contributing member of society.” Jennifer feels that watching her mother parent her sister and herself has inspired her to start positive discipline and teach responsibility early in David’s life.
The Right Baby Books. “I prefer parenting books!” laughs Megha Pai, 31, Mumbai-based stay-at-mother to a 5 year old daughter. “But, I admit that I copied my mother in that! I remember her array of books including Dr. Spock’s Baby Care, recipe books for children’s favorite foods, and books on infant health and homeopathy.” Seeing her mother using ‘bookish’ advice has given Megha the confidence to also search for her answers in books from the parenting and infant care genres. “I don’t care when people mock me for relying on parenting books. I’ve learnt and grown as a mother, and I feel my daughter is happier, as a result.”
Sibling Differences. Priya Rao, 35, a stay-at-home mom currently on a break from a legal career in Bangalore, has been inspired by her mother-in-law. “Becoming a mom for the second time was a bit challenging. My two daughters, aged 1 and 3.5, are very different from each other in certain ways.” Priya was strengthened by learning about her mother-in-law’s equanimity in accepting differences between her grown-up son and daughter. “She always says that two children born to the same parents are still going to be completely different. She has had so much grace in tailoring her parenting to the unique needs and personalities of each of her children. It’s helped me change my expectations and appreciate what’s special about both my daughters.”
The Importance of Touch. Monika Manchanda, 35, mother to 3 year old Ojas, is a Software Freelancer based in Bangalore. “I was quite a nervous new mother, scared even to give my baby an oil-massage,” she says, and recalls the infant care tips from her mother, “Give the baby enough touch and love; that is what will bond you both and go a long way in building a relationship. Trust your instincts. Be careful but not afraid… whatever you do, know that you can’t break the baby!”
Grandma’s influence and inspiration has not been sidelined by these mothers. Possibly, faster communication, parenting books and other resources only augment the basic support that a woman traditionally offers her daughter in mothering. Let’s not forget how the internet has helped mothers boost their morale with comfortable maternity dresses online and other maternity wear that helps them go out in style and live their life with confidence.
It takes a village to raise a child. The child’s maternal grandmother was the elder traditionally at the forefront of that village. Has this changed in the current generation? Whom do new mothers trust for pregnancy tips through the challenging nine months and positive parenting tips for the exhausting toddler years?
A few mothers pay tribute to what their own mothers taught them about parenting!
Positive Discipline and Responsibility. Jennifer Pinto, 35, a Zumba Instructor in Bangalore, tends to ask her more experienced women friends about dilemmas in parenting her 3 year old son David. “Still, certain aspects of my mother’s parenting have influenced me,” she says. Jennifer has taught David to clear up his toys after play, and to put back anything he takes out. “I believe that getting a child to participate goes a long way towards helping him become a contributing member of society.” Jennifer feels that watching her mother parent her sister and herself has inspired her to start positive discipline and teach responsibility early in David’s life.
The Right Baby Books. “I prefer parenting books!” laughs Megha Pai, 31, Mumbai-based stay-at-mother to a 5 year old daughter. “But, I admit that I copied my mother in that! I remember her array of books including Dr. Spock’s Baby Care, recipe books for children’s favorite foods, and books on infant health and homeopathy.” Seeing her mother using ‘bookish’ advice has given Megha the confidence to also search for her answers in books from the parenting and infant care genres. “I don’t care when people mock me for relying on parenting books. I’ve learnt and grown as a mother, and I feel my daughter is happier, as a result.”
Sibling Differences. Priya Rao, 35, a stay-at-home mom currently on a break from a legal career in Bangalore, has been inspired by her mother-in-law. “Becoming a mom for the second time was a bit challenging. My two daughters, aged 1 and 3.5, are very different from each other in certain ways.” Priya was strengthened by learning about her mother-in-law’s equanimity in accepting differences between her grown-up son and daughter. “She always says that two children born to the same parents are still going to be completely different. She has had so much grace in tailoring her parenting to the unique needs and personalities of each of her children. It’s helped me change my expectations and appreciate what’s special about both my daughters.”
The Importance of Touch. Monika Manchanda, 35, mother to 3 year old Ojas, is a Software Freelancer based in Bangalore. “I was quite a nervous new mother, scared even to give my baby an oil-massage,” she says, and recalls the infant care tips from her mother, “Give the baby enough touch and love; that is what will bond you both and go a long way in building a relationship. Trust your instincts. Be careful but not afraid… whatever you do, know that you can’t break the baby!”
Grandma’s influence and inspiration has not been sidelined by these mothers. Possibly, faster communication, parenting books and other resources only augment the basic support that a woman traditionally offers her daughter in mothering. Let’s not forget how the internet has helped mothers boost their morale with comfortable maternity dresses online and other maternity wear that helps them go out in style and live their life with confidence.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
When Loving Parents Forget Life Saving Products such as Baby Car Seats
The other day, as I stepped out of my building complex, a car passed me by. A man was driving, at moderate speed, WITH A TODDLER IN HIS LAP. I bellowed furiously at the retreating car and then noticed the mother of the toddler was sitting right next to them.
I gasped and sputtered and ran out of expletives I wanted to spew and then realized there was no way they could hear me, given the windows were up and the air conditioning on.
Everywhere I look around, I see perfectly loving parents, doing things that could only be idiocy. Putting toddlers in the front seat without a seat belt. Making children walk on the outside in the face of oncoming traffic. Letting kids run wild near escalators and stairways. Buying toys which have small detachable parts.
Setting up disasters waiting to happen.
Car Safety wonder if it really doesn’t strike them that these could be dangerous, or that there is a certain insouciance about not bothering with safety rules for these parents. Internationally, the rules about baby car seats being mandatory for infants and toddlers up to two years, might seem a little extreme to us here, but they are extremely necessary given the high speeds most vehicular traffic on their road have. Internationally, they have car seat guidelines about how toddlers should ride in a rear face car seat, until they reach two or the weight and height limits of their car seat. From the age of two, there are forward facing car seat for baby abroad. All children below 13 are expected to be seated in the back seat, with a seat belt, and in the middle of the car where the possibility of injury is the least.
They are pretty strict about the using of car seats for infants and toddlers, not to mention their insistence on the use of seat belts for all passengers in the car. I would think that even if car seats aren’t mandatory in India, parents who can afford one should definitely invest in one in order to ensure the safety of their kids in the car. I didn’t have a car seat though, when the child was small. There wasn’t much awareness about them back then and the child was always firmly in an adult lap.
I gasped and sputtered and ran out of expletives I wanted to spew and then realized there was no way they could hear me, given the windows were up and the air conditioning on.
Everywhere I look around, I see perfectly loving parents, doing things that could only be idiocy. Putting toddlers in the front seat without a seat belt. Making children walk on the outside in the face of oncoming traffic. Letting kids run wild near escalators and stairways. Buying toys which have small detachable parts.
Setting up disasters waiting to happen.
Car Safety wonder if it really doesn’t strike them that these could be dangerous, or that there is a certain insouciance about not bothering with safety rules for these parents. Internationally, the rules about baby car seats being mandatory for infants and toddlers up to two years, might seem a little extreme to us here, but they are extremely necessary given the high speeds most vehicular traffic on their road have. Internationally, they have car seat guidelines about how toddlers should ride in a rear face car seat, until they reach two or the weight and height limits of their car seat. From the age of two, there are forward facing car seat for baby abroad. All children below 13 are expected to be seated in the back seat, with a seat belt, and in the middle of the car where the possibility of injury is the least.
They are pretty strict about the using of car seats for infants and toddlers, not to mention their insistence on the use of seat belts for all passengers in the car. I would think that even if car seats aren’t mandatory in India, parents who can afford one should definitely invest in one in order to ensure the safety of their kids in the car. I didn’t have a car seat though, when the child was small. There wasn’t much awareness about them back then and the child was always firmly in an adult lap.
Car seat for baby, booster seats for toddlers and seat belts for bigger children. And yes, those parents who let the kids stand on the seat and put half their torsos out of the sun roof, I have no epithets too strong for you.
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Buying the Best Baby Car Seat for a Safe Drive with Your Little One
If you are becoming parents for the first time and have no idea about which infant car seat is the best one, you should remember that the best baby car seats are the one that fits your baby, your car and one that fits into your budget as well. Here is more information on how to choose a car seat for baby that suits you:
The Car Seat must fit the Baby
Car seat sizes can be confusing as many of them conform to European standard requirements. When choosing a car seat, it is essential to keep your baby’s age, height and weight in mind. Your baby’s comfort level should be kept in mind – the child needs to be comfortable in his car seat.
The baby car seat must fit the vehicle
This is another point you should keep in mind while hunting for a car seat. There are several types of vehicles on the market now and not all car seats will fit every vehicle. Find out if you can take the car seat to your car to check whether it fits properly. If the car seat does not fit properly or does not fasten properly, do not buy it. The safety of your baby will be compromised if the seat does not fit properly. Keep in mind that the seat should be held tightly by the seat belt. There should be very little movement.
Tanmaya Karmarkar, a mother of two suggests buying a car seat which can be fixed into the seat belt. Such seats, she feels are more practical from the Indian perspective as they can be easily removed when not required. Fixed car seats can cut down on the amount of space in the car.
Weight limits
Ensure that you check the weight limit on any car seat that you are buying. Car seats can generally accommodate a baby up to 10 kilograms; however, there may be seats that have a higher weigh limit. It is advisable to purchase seats with a higher weight limit as you can use them for longer periods of time.
Safety Features
This is the most important point to keep in mind while purchasing a car seat. After all the main reason why you are buying one in the first place is that you want to keep your baby safe while you are driving. Pay close attention to the way the harness is adjusted on the car seat. This harness will have to be adjusted periodically as the baby goes through growth spurts. Buy a well padded seat with plenty of neck and back support. Ensure that your baby can move her arms freely and be able to look around as well.
When buying a car seat for infants, it is best to buy ones that face backwards. This is essential as infants cannot support their necks and therefore need neck support. Put your child in a rear facing seat if she weighs up to 13 kilograms. Look for accessories like little pillows in the car seat which make sure that the infants head does not wobble too much while she/he is traveling.
This is the most important point to keep in mind while purchasing a car seat. After all the main reason why you are buying one in the first place is that you want to keep your baby safe while you are driving. Pay close attention to the way the harness is adjusted on the car seat. This harness will have to be adjusted periodically as the baby goes through growth spurts. Buy a well padded seat with plenty of neck and back support. Ensure that your baby can move her arms freely and be able to look around as well.
When buying a car seat for infants, it is best to buy ones that face backwards. This is essential as infants cannot support their necks and therefore need neck support. Put your child in a rear facing seat if she weighs up to 13 kilograms. Look for accessories like little pillows in the car seat which make sure that the infants head does not wobble too much while she/he is traveling.
Shuchita Singh Basu, another mother, recommends buying a car seat which has a long enough seat to keep the child strapped in. She feels this is important as it prevents the child from being thrown in case the brakes are applied suddenly. Another aspect she feels that should be looked into while buying a car seat is whether the car seat can also double up as a baby carrier. Hence the car seat can be taken out and used to carry the baby at times as well. Some infant car seats can also be used as a rocking chair in the house.
Convertible baby car seats are that can face either forwards or backwards. They can be used by both infants and older children. If you decided to buy an infant car seat, you will have to switch to a convertible car seat once your child outgrows the infant car seat.
Keep the above in mind and you are sure to pick up a seat that you will be able to put to good use in the years to come.
Compact & Lightweight Baby Strollers For Travelling Comfortably
Mom & Me presents Lil Wanderer baby strollers with features that will help your little one have a comfortable trip along with you! With wide seats, 3 types of recline, adjustable leg rest, and compact folding, this light-weight stroller makes it perfect for travel.
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Your Checklist for Buying Strollers and Prams Online
A baby stroller and pram is a must-have for new parents. As parents, you will need this important piece of parenting gear for your child right from the beginning till your little one is able to walk a considerable distance on her own.
Some of the most important characteristics of good prams or baby strollers are comfort, safety, strength and user-friendliness. Nowadays, with so many different types of baby strollers available in the market, you are spoilt for choice to decide which one is right for your baby.
Baby Stroller Online Shopping in India
When going baby stroller online shopping, here are some basics to get you started so that you buy the best pram for your baby.
- Do not compromise on quality: While we all have a budget to consider, yet when it comes to secure your child’s safety, it’s better not to compromise on the quality of baby strollers and prams. Go for a reputed brand that you can trust. Think twice before buying a pram from a completely unknown brand just because it’s cheap or giving you discounts.
- Look for safety and durability: You are likely to use the baby stroller regularly and maybe even for more than one child. So, it is best to select a sturdy one. Make sure that it conforms to safety standards and is certified by a reliable agency. Features such as swivel lock wheels allow you to maneuver the stroller as well as lock it in place once you come to a halt. Reputed brands will ensure that there are no sharp edges or detachable parts that could harm the baby.
- Consider your lifestyle: Before you buy a pram and/or stroller for your little one, think about where you live and where you plan to push it. If you plan to take your child on long walks, you will need a strong stroller but one that is easy to move. If you are a frequent traveler, you would like a stroller with a feeding tray attached so your child can eat comfortably when outdoors.
- Adjustable for age: Consider a stroller with multiple reclining positions – this can accommodate very young infants who spend all their time lying down as well as toddlers up to 3 years old who will want to sit up or recline.
- Set a realistic budget before you go shopping: You can spend as much or as little as you want when you go baby stroller online shopping. However, be realistic when setting a budget – remember that quality comes at a price, and safety is not worth compromising on. Once you keep these factors in mind, set a budget that suits you.
Today, online shopping has made life so much simpler for parents. You can log on to the Mom & Me online store to get a feel for baby stroller online shopping in India.
Remember the basics – a stroller or a pram is meant to ease your hands of carrying your baby always. So, put him in a pram or stroller and let him enjoy his view while you sip your coffee or go for brisk walking with your partner and steal some ‘we’ time.
For a range of baby strollers online, click on: http://www.momandmeshop.in/mrpl/babies-strollers_&_prams/ci_2-cI_905/
Remember the basics – a stroller or a pram is meant to ease your hands of carrying your baby always. So, put him in a pram or stroller and let him enjoy his view while you sip your coffee or go for brisk walking with your partner and steal some ‘we’ time.
For a range of baby strollers online, click on: http://www.momandmeshop.in/mrpl/babies-strollers_&_prams/ci_2-cI_905/
Thursday, 4 December 2014
How Do I Choose the Best Baby Strollers in an Online?
Baby strollers can be your best friend – if you go about choosing one well. This is because choosing a baby stroller that suits you should be done after some consideration as to the safety, ease of use, and the “Fit” of the stroller.
With a little research, it is now easy to buy baby strollers online without having to waste time and energy going from store to store. Baby strollers online purchases can be made after carefully considering your needs and then choosing the right one from the many good quality available baby strollers online now.
How to Buy Baby Strollers Online
The kind of lifestyle one leads is important when buying baby strollers. For example, urban living requires strollers that are durable, with a strong suspension that can be used on city streets. Suburban lifestyle requires a heavier and sturdier stroller with larger wheels that can be manipulated easily over sidewalks, sand and grass.
If you visit malls and other public indoor areas often, then smaller strollers with smooth swivel wheels should be the preferred option. These strollers allow for easy maneuverability in indoor spaces and through store aisles.
Accessories which come with the baby strollers can be useful for parents. There could be a basket underneath to carry the diaper bag, or they can have drink holders or toy bars.
If you travel often, then lightweight strollers would be useful as these can be folded and carried in the trunk of your car or in planes.
Safety in Baby Strollers
Safety aspects are most important while choosing baby strollers. Things to look for would be secure restraint systems with good brakes, balanced build for unexpected tipping, and safety from small and loose parts that can be choking hazards. All these features are available in well known, high quality brands.
When you buy baby strollers online in India, you can choose from strollers that are upright carriages, or prams, where baby can lie down comfortably. Either of them can have baby facing you or away from you.
If you have two children, consider buying twin strollers which are built for two.
Baby strollers in India are also now available specially made for busy parents who travel a lot. These travel systems come with a standard stroller but also includes an infant car seat which fits on to the stroller.
Baby strollers in India can be bought from a reputed online store such as the Mom and me online store which stocks just about everything that you need for your baby. They offer products from the most reliable brands worldwide which adhere to strict guidelines on quality and safety.
For more choices and details click:
http://www.momandmeshop.in/mrpl/babies-strollers_&_prams/ci_2-cI_905/
With a little research, it is now easy to buy baby strollers online without having to waste time and energy going from store to store. Baby strollers online purchases can be made after carefully considering your needs and then choosing the right one from the many good quality available baby strollers online now.
How to Buy Baby Strollers Online
The kind of lifestyle one leads is important when buying baby strollers. For example, urban living requires strollers that are durable, with a strong suspension that can be used on city streets. Suburban lifestyle requires a heavier and sturdier stroller with larger wheels that can be manipulated easily over sidewalks, sand and grass.
If you visit malls and other public indoor areas often, then smaller strollers with smooth swivel wheels should be the preferred option. These strollers allow for easy maneuverability in indoor spaces and through store aisles.
Accessories which come with the baby strollers can be useful for parents. There could be a basket underneath to carry the diaper bag, or they can have drink holders or toy bars.
If you travel often, then lightweight strollers would be useful as these can be folded and carried in the trunk of your car or in planes.
Safety in Baby Strollers
Safety aspects are most important while choosing baby strollers. Things to look for would be secure restraint systems with good brakes, balanced build for unexpected tipping, and safety from small and loose parts that can be choking hazards. All these features are available in well known, high quality brands.
When you buy baby strollers online in India, you can choose from strollers that are upright carriages, or prams, where baby can lie down comfortably. Either of them can have baby facing you or away from you.
If you have two children, consider buying twin strollers which are built for two.
Baby strollers in India are also now available specially made for busy parents who travel a lot. These travel systems come with a standard stroller but also includes an infant car seat which fits on to the stroller.
Baby strollers in India can be bought from a reputed online store such as the Mom and me online store which stocks just about everything that you need for your baby. They offer products from the most reliable brands worldwide which adhere to strict guidelines on quality and safety.
For more choices and details click:
http://www.momandmeshop.in/mrpl/babies-strollers_&_prams/ci_2-cI_905/
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