7 parenting tips that all mums and dads should know!

Being a parent is hard work - it doesn’t matter how many parenting books you’ve read or how many classes you’ve attended, each day with your child is another day of learning for you.

In an attempt to help you out, we’ve listed seven parenting tips that will make taking care of your child an easier endeavour for you to do.

Tip 1: Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by swaddling your newborn

Due to an alarming increase of SIDS, it is recommended that parents of newborns practice "swaddling." This ensures that they sleep through the night on their backs - as SIDS usually occurs with babies who sleep on their tummies. Parents may opt to use one of the following to keep their baby secure:

Love To Swaddle UP, which keeps your baby swaddled comfortably while giving them enough space to move, The Inventa Sleeping bag which has a breakthrough Genius Cooling System that moderates your baby’s temperature, or the Nuzzlin Sleeping Bag which is made out of muslin, perfect for our tropical environment.

Tip 2: Secure your tub for a fun and safe bath bonding time!

Bath time can be very special opportunity for bonding. Make it a safe time with SMT's bath mats with suction caps.

Bathtubs can be incredibly slippery, so outfitting yours with a mat will provide more secure seating for your baby and teach your baby not to stand in the tub.

The bath mat with seat will prevent your baby from leaning forward and minimise the risk of accidents.

Good news! The BATH SEAT is on sale (via website only) for $19.90 for a limited time.

Tip 3: Make feeding time enjoyable by using products that will make this bonding moment perfect for mum and baby

A common mum problem is maintaining a comfortable position while feeding as her arms may get tired from holding her baby up - this is where The Milkbar by Fertile Minds steps in. This nursing pillow aids in lifting your baby’s head to the correct breast feeding position and helps minimise reflux.

Furthermore, to ensure that your baby and their clothes stay clean while feeding, use SMT’s stylish Dry Bib which is made up of a thin layer of specially developed fleece that absorbs and disperses all dribbles straight away.

Tip 4: If your child has a fever, don’t let them “sweat it out!”

Safe and easy-to-use, SMT’s Fever-Bugz® Stick-On Fever Indicator allows you to visually monitor your sick child's temperature for up to 48 hours - during which you should give their medicine via the EeziMed Dummy. Simply load the medicine into the chamber and slowly plunge the medicine into your child’s mouth.

Also, help your child stay cool by using the Nanny McPea Cold Pack which is reusable, non-toxic and is perfect for fevers, insect bites and more. Speaking of insect bites, protect your child from itchy mosquito bites with a naturally derived insect repellant like Mike Mozzie Spray Away or Stick.

Tip 5: Dress your child functionally and fashionably!

Dress your baby with these Cheeky Britches clothes made from organic materials which feel like silk on their skin.

This line features rompers made from bamboo which is hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and will be ever so soft and gentle against your baby's skin.

These clothes also have distinctly Asian influences with the kimono necklines and lattice print.

Enjoy these functional and fashionable baby clothing at 50% off, as all Cheeky Britches items are on sale!

Tip 6: When out, prevent tantrums by bringing your child's favourite toy and snacks

When eating, keep your child from making a crumby mess or staining their seats with Grubby Bubby. With their innovative car seat covers, pram liners and high chair covers, you can slip them on and off easily and pop them straight into the washing machine for cleaning.

On the other hand, if your child is fond of throwing their toys onto the floor then the stylish and practical Toy Sitter is for you. It gives your child the freedom to throw their toy without you having to constantly bend down to pick it up. Finally, a smart solution for preventing toys from getting lost!

Tip 7: If you're pregnant and are attached to your devices, take 10-minute breaks every hour to rest your eyes, back and more

With technology playing a big part in our lives, it’s no surprise if a mum wonders if the radiation she is exposed to will affect her unborn baby, too. This is where Belly Armor comes in.

With a stylish range of nursing covers, bellybands and belly blankets, Belly Armor is the definitive resource for expecting mums when it comes to protecting their child against the harmful effects of everyday radiation with 99.9% effectiveness.

Written by

Raisa Tan

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