Dear Baby Sense Moms and Dads
Happy Valentine's Day
Is this your first Valentine’s Day post-baby? Well you will probably find that it’s going to be a very different one. Last year you may have enjoyed a romantic sun-downer before grabbing a late dinner but this year all that one-on–one time is probably out of the question and in fact the idea of celebrating Valentine’s Day at all, may be one you are actually contemplating abandoning.
Before you do decide not to spoil your other half, take a moment to remember just how much they mean. Like most moms, falling pregnant alone is something that probably didn’t cross your mind – it usually ‘takes two to tango’ as it were. But little did you realize just how vital your other half would become once your baby arrived. Parenting alone is tough and so for this Valentine’s Day I want to suggest we celebrate our ‘other half in the parenting game’, for amongst other things:
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Getting up at night when we just can’t do it AGAIN!
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Wiping the tears when breastfeeding or calming a fussy baby has finally got the better of us
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Changing yet another nappy
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Telling us, we are doing a great job with the baby
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The tenderness they show us when our energy is spent at the end of a day of parenting
Parenting changes the romance in our relationship but deepens our love for each other. Cherish your other half this month and remember to put some romance back into your relationship - this February 14 is a good time to start.
Wishing you many cherish’able moments and peaceful nights.
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Baby Sense news
The next Facebook Party will be on 14th February at 10:00 am (8:00am GMT). Meg and guest psychologist Linda Lewis will be answering all your questions about being a new mom. If you feel overwhelmed and down at times, come chat about how to cope.
 news
Meg Faure will be speaking at Wellness Warehouse Kloof Street on the 16th February. The topic is Feeding your baby and toddler. Feeding can be one of the most challenging areas of parenting. Meg will be looking at nutritional, emotional, social and sensory aspects of feeding and will problem solve your feeding challenges.
The talk costs R150 and you can book with Katharine Price
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083 417 6173.
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Meg’s advice is various publications this month - Practical Parenting did a lovely four-page feature on crying with a book offer in their Feb issue.
Look out for Meg’s article on reading your baby’s signals in the February issue of Pink Parenting
Mumsense did a lovely feature on Baby Personalities in their Winter issue. |
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In January, we gave away two of Meg’s new book - Jou Nuwe Baba, to lucky winners: Lucy Lalouette and Juanita Buitendach Bekker.
In February we give away a book each week to the funniest picture posted on our Facebook that week. So snap away – we want to see the funny things your LO gets up to! Each week one baby will win a book for his or her mom and at the end of the month we will vote on the funniest pic of the month who will win our new product, which launches in March – we’re keeping it a surprise for now! |
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Baby Sense shop
Need to get a Baby Sense product but can’t make it to the shops? We will deliver for free! Free postal delivery within South Africa and the UK on all orders this month.
 Baby Sense shop
Once again we have some stock in the USA that you can get for a great price! You can send any Baby Sense product to your friends in the USA. Each product is ONLY R100 ($10) including shipping to a USA address! To take advantage of this amazing offer, email mail@babysense.co.za and we will arrange the order for you.
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Happy days
Top tip:
If you feel out of energy, sad and very anxious all the time, you need to do a checklist to see if you have postpartum distress (postnatal depression). This month, psychologist Linda Lewis looks at the common issue of PND and how to cope when you don’t feel like you can. Linda’s new book When blessings don’t count is amazing and well worth the buy. Linda will be on line with us this month at February’s Facebook Party on the 14th February. |
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Peaceful nights
Top tip:
If your baby is waking more than once at night and she is over 6 months old, increase the protein in her diet. This is just one of the quick fixes that Meg Faure has for you this month. Read more... |
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Product of the month
The Baby Sense Cuddlewrap is the ideal wrap for a new baby, as the heart shaped wrap is perfect for a snug fit. The deep hug of the stretchy cotton ensures your baby will feel as cosy as those last days in the womb. Good news for mom as this means baby will be calmer and sleep for longer periods at a time. Read more... |
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