Best Toys for 1 Year Baby and Younger

There are way too many toys for little ones out there.  It's super overwhelming and you give into buying everything.  But here are few toys that my son loved since he was a baby. These are great for getting their motor skills running and for development.  I hope your little one loves them as much as my son loved them. 

Quick: 7 Day Breakfast Ideas for your Family

7 Day Breakfast Ideas for you and your little one .............

Basic Types of Car Seats

Infant Car Seat

Convertible Car Seat

Toddler Car Seat

Father's Day Gift Ideas

A very Happy Father's Day to all the amazing DADS out there. Fathers deserve just as much as mothers.  It is so hard to shop for fathers so here are few ideas running through my head for the Special Father in your LIFE.

1. Pictures collage of father and child.

2. Photo Album or story book of all the places child and father have visited together so far. 

3. Customized T shirt, cuff links, sunglasses, ties, shoes or any materialistic items father may like.

4. Coupon book that will list out things such as, Day off from kids, Day at the sports game, Daddy and me day, Date night with mommy, Day off from doing chores,  Just Daddy and his Friends Day.

5. Cookbook with customized apron.

6. Health Tracking Watch.

7. Toiletries customized bag.

8. Gift card.

9. Sports Game Tickets.

10. Dinner Date with Mommy.

Ways to help shed Pregnancy Weight

I gained almost over 50 pounds during my pregnancy and I really thought it was going to reduce because of constant breastfeeding.  However,  its not easy and weight doesn't just come off. But I wish I had followed just few of these steps to help shed some of my weight. I knew I wasn't going to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight however it would of helped me feel lighter, refreshed, and helped not gain additional weight. I was constantly hungry, probably more than while I was pregnant.  Anyways,  lets get to it.

 

¤ Drink water and lots if it.  This will help not eat junk food. Drink up while you are breastfeeding

¤ Eat Salad at least as your 1 meal

¤ Eat More often. Don't just inhale lots of food at once

¤ Eat actual food instead of junk. Just because you are breastfeeding doesn't mean you need more food or junk. Everything you eat passes to the baby so why not eat the best. Eat fruits, drink smoothies, salads, and lots of protein

¤ Sleep when your baby sleeps and get help to watch your baby so you can rest. If you are tired and sleep deprived you will lean on food to make you feel better

¤ Go for a walk for at least 15 minutes everyday. Seriously, walking helps. Walking will get you away from everything especially baby blues

¤ You will crave junk food so eat whatever you want but instead of eating 2 chocolates eat one. Portion Control is the key

¤ Wear SPANXs, Tummy belt  or any sort of clothing that will tighten your stomach muscles. This will help extremely tighten up your stomach muscles

¤ Exclusively Breastfeed. The more you breastfeed along with pumping the more calories you'll burn

 

¤ NO Soda and No Alcohol

 

¤ Don't try to wear your old clothes. It's depressing and it will make you cry. Focus on your baby, your own health instead of fitting into your old clothes. Not everyone has super model body or has resources to get into shape. So by taking small steps you will see results.

 

Even if you do nothing and just take small baby steps to get healthy.  Yes, it would be nice to go back to pre pregnancy weight over night but the reality is you had a baby. Your body has completely changed physically, emotionally and mentally.  You are going through a lot so focus on your baby, your health and last focus on your weight.

 

 

Ways to Increase your Breast Milk Supply

1. Eat Coconut

2. Drink fenugreek Tea

3. Drink lots of water and eat healthy

4. Avoid taking any diet or other medications

5. Nurse often and efficiently. Go with your baby's cue of feeding. Feed on both breasts

6. Pump in the morning right after feeding your baby

7. Take Goat's Rue Pills or Drops

8. Nurse often. The more you nurse the better. If your baby is satisfied with your nursing. Pump as much as possible

9. Do not offer bottles or pacifiers. Just Feed FEED and Feed. The more the baby nurses the more milk you'll produce 

Baby's Guide to Introducing Solid Foods

Quick Recipe: MAC n' Cheese with a TWIST

We all love the traditional MAC & CHEESE Recipe but it takes a long time to make. When you are in a hurry and don't have much time you can make this quick Mac n' Cheese for your little one.  This will give our Mac n' Cheese a little twist and your little one will get to taste something different. So here is the recipe.

Ingredients:

Boxed Mac and cheese
1 teaspoon Butter

1 teaspoon Oil
3 teaspoons  Milk
Pinch of Chili powder or Paprika Powder
3, 4 Mustard seeds

Method:

1. Boil the pasta and drain
2. Add butter and oil to the pan

3. Add mustard seeds to the hot butter and oil.  Let the mustard seeds pop
3. Add the boiled pasta and Milk
4. Add Cheese that comes in the box along with Chili powder per your taste
5. Stir continuesly for 3 to 4 minutes on low to medium heat till the milk dissolves into the Mac n' Cheese
6. Serve hot

Enjoy!