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Do Electric Nasal Aspirators Work?

April 1, 2020 by bunniesandpearls

The nasal aspirator acts as a best device and it is used for suction mucus from baby’s nasal passages. It has been used when the baby is congested in point that affects up their ability for breathe, sleep and eat. Before choosing out the best baby nasal aspirator there is a need for you to know about this three main design as follows

Bulb syringe – It is made up of with the rubber that too it has a large ball that is found in one end and a narrow tapered opening on other end.
Electric aspirator – This battery is powered up with the gadgets that are designed ease of use. In this design one end is designed for baby’s nose. For using it the mom should press the button and there the mucus is sucked out in the mechanisms for clearing the baby’s nasal passages.
Oral suction aspirator – This aspirator is designed up in the tube format that would goes into the baby’s nose and the other would goes inside the caregiver mouth. It is more efficient alternative for the bulb syringe or the electric aspirators.

Do Electric Nasal Aspirators Work

How baby bulb syringe works?

Before using the baby nasal aspirator it is required for you to know how to make use of it. There is a need for you to squeeze out the air out of the bulb of the syringe for creating a vacuum. After that you need to place the rubber tip into one of the nostril. Then slowly release out the bulk to the suction out mucus. Take away the syringe and press of the bulb forcefully for expel the mucus into the tissues. You can wipe it and repeat the process for the other nostril. When you find that you’re kid is still congested after 10 minutes it is required for you to apply the saline drop once more and resuction. In that place to overcome from those issues you can choose the best electric nasal aspirator that works out well.

How can you predict that you have chosen the best nasal aspirator?

At present you can find out a lot of baby nasal aspirator from that there is a need for you to check out few things and choose the effective models. Few things that you want to check are as follows

Cleanliness it is must – When you had planned to use this multiple times there is a need for you to make use of it after cleaning it completely that helps for protecting the nasal from bacterial and molds. It is required for you to make sure that it should be disassembled for cleaning it.

Check for the materials – It is also required for you to check out this things it is because the solid surface material would fit the bill but it is not practical for such type of devices.

Examine the size of the nasal tip – You know that babies would grow rapidly when you are planning to make use of the aspirator for a while there make sure that you choose out the device that either has an interchangeable tips that accommodate the different sized nostrils.

Know out the suction strength – The level of the suction would works out for one baby which would not work out with another. There is a need for you to consider the device that would allow you to change out the strength of the suctions.

What are the best nasals that you can buy and make use for your babies?

Here is some of the baby nasal aspirator that you can make use of it for your baby

Effective nosiboo pro nasal aspirator

It is patented with the best design that makes you to clean easily and quickly. You can get a good control over suction power and the fun ball shape would helps for distract as well as to entertain the baby. You can get this nasal with unique design and you can find out multiple of settings for meeting your children age and the thickness of mucus.

Stylist Martins batter aspirator

It is easy for you to clean and it is portable. The construction is waterproof so that it is easy for you to clean. It comes out contact with the heavy moisture when you are cleaning it for reuse.

Impressive nosefida snotsucker

You can get this with easy disposals filters that promotes for the hygiene. You can easily control its strength of the suction.

Expressive Occobaby nasal aspirator

You can find out a multiple of tip options and it is more versatile and used for long term use. This compact design would fits for purses and diaper bags. You can easily run the batteries or with oral suctions.

Make your baby to smile with the support of baby smile nasal aspirator

It is designed with the hospital suction power that would ensure for the instant mucus suctions. One can make use of it through keeping at the different angle that adds extra support and comfortable situation.

How can you buy it?

When you like to choose the effective aspirator for your babies there is a need for you to check out at least few branded once. For that you cannot go for searching in different shop rather you can make use of online. It acts as a best place for you to find out the baby nasal aspirators that are gathered together in the same place.

You can search for the best baby nasal aspirators that are available in it.
It is best for you to examine about the features and specialty of each once.
Know about its positive as well as its negative side because you are going to use this for your baby.

For knowing more about it there is a need for you to go through the online reviews that adds some additional plus for you to know more about the nasal aspirators that you are going to make use of it. Even you can use some effective electrical nasal that makes your work simple and easy.

How to Use Baby Cologne Properly?

April 1, 2020 by bunniesandpearls

cologne baby

The baby cologne is a specially formulated baby scent, which can be used to make a pleasant baby fragrance. Such baby colognes are not important for maintaining hygiene, but still many parents are interested to use it, when they likely to have their babies smell fresh and nice as well. On the other hand, some other people identify it unacceptable to use as a perfume for an infant and also cover up the natural baby fragrance. Actually, baby cologne is a personal parental option, whether or not one must utilize cologne for their baby. However, it is possible to purchase cologne for their babies on the internet or from the routine supermarket and also a vast array of such baby scents are widely available for different prices.

Always, it is a very better idea to verify the product expire date before buying. Also, the bottle must be kept in a cool area and if possible, where it is not exposed to the robust sunlight. Normally, the cologne products for babies are confirmed to ensure that they are harmless. This baby cologne does not have alcohol and has a trivial composition, so that it will not be danger in a baby’s soft and elusive skin. Therefore, this kind of scent for a baby is commonly safe and still it is advisable to read the list of ingredients that could be used to make it as well as to verify with the paediatrician of a child at first.

How to use baby cologne?

To give your baby a fresh and a clean scent, you just pour a little quantity of baby cologne in a palm of your hand and also mildly apply to your baby’s skin. You can also use baby cologne at any time you want to give a fresh and pleasant feel to your baby. When you use baby cologne, the most essential thing you need to do is to keep the fragrance out of a children and do not use, if quality seal is broken. Most of these baby colognes are made from naturally derived ingredients, so you do not worry on using it. You can also even find these products at the local store, but the availability of products may vary by store location. Initially, you must check with the store location for the availability of products and then make your purchasing hassle free.

Unlike diapers, wet wipes, nappies and bubble bath, purchasing cologne for your baby will not be on your top-to-purchase list. Still, this must not be ignored at all. Today, cologne for kids as well as both for boys and girls has become a massive business across the globe. Also, scenting a baby is a portion of the complete beauty regime. Basically, many of the baby colognes are made up of water, so you will never be showing your children to alcohol and also other disgusting ingredients. Before purchasing and using the baby colognes, you should know everything about the best baby cologne available. These colognes are meant to be dabbed onto the clothing of your baby and making him or her smelling clean as well as fresh. More interestingly, the lighter fragrances will also be a right choice for you to wear.

Why baby cologne is an essential thing?

Now, there are wide varieties of baby colognes available on the market. Of course, it’s a wonderful perfume that will build your ovaries begin blending out hormones the additional you come across it. This baby scent is mainly a wonderful phenomenon and surely you can buy the tons of baby perfumes. This scent for a baby is meant to be suggestive of the perfume of baby. If you begin hunting for the baby colognes, you will discover that this is really how much are advertised.

Almost, all the baby products are scented as well as man-made too. The skin of baby is usually more sensitive than the adult’s skin, so you can make sure the products you use are naturally made and do not harm your baby’s skin in any way. Therefore, these baby colognes have to adapt to flawlessly the equivalent standards as baby perfumes and also it is extremely controlled as well. If you would like to purchase the scented baby colognes, you just want to go through the options available and pick the right one based on your baby needs.

INSTAGRAM

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

Hey Guys!! I realize I haven’t blogged in a really really long time! That is because I took some time off of blogging to spend more time with my son. Being a momma is a full time job for sure, and having a full time job on top makes for little time to blog. buuuut if you are not already following along catch me over on Instagram @bunniesandpearls 🙂

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THANK YOU

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

Something I want to get in the habit of is starting to send more snail mail. Especially heart felt thank you letters. There is so much that people have done for us before and after James was born and I think it is important to remember to thank them, even in small ways! There are lots of places to go to get cards, I really like the ones on moo.com! This is my early new years resolution 🙂 lol

FRESHLY PICKED MOCCASINS

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

You guys, I’ve been wanting a pair of freshly picked moccasins since before James was even born, probably even before then! I’ve heard about them everywhere, and how amazing they are! I was offered a pair to review and giveaway (check out the giveaway on my Instagram @bunniesandpearls) and I freaked out I was so excited!

These really are awesome! The size I ordered gives James room to grow into, but surprisingly they stay on, which I love! It makes it easy to size and you don’t have to wait for your baby to grow into them before they can wear them. I’ve have purchased a different brand from ebay and there is no comparison! The ones I had for James wouldn’t stay on until they were snug, and the material was not as soft as these. You can just tell that the freshly picked quality is so much better!

The color I choose for James is from their Utah collection, Timp, I love this color because it goes with blacks and browns and blues! But it was such a hard decision, they have so many adorable patterns and colors! I am eyeing the Beehive State for my next purchase!

I also really love the story behind Freshly Picked, the shoes are not being made in some sweat shop in China but they are actually hand made in the US! From the little interaction I have had with customer service so far they are super friendly and helpful and I love that in a company. They really care about each and everyone of their customers, I even got a thank you note after ordering!

Have you checked out Freshly Picked yet? If not head over to their site and check out all of their awesome shoes!! Also make sure you stop by my giveaway on Instagram and enter to win a pair for your little one!

MOM LIFE

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

This weekend was busy. Super super busy. We spent majority of the weekend cleaning and preparing to have family over Sunday after James was baptized at church.

By Sunday evening we were all beat, baby included. can’t you tell? I spent Sunday night reading to my boy trying to get him to go down for a nap (with little success) but its the little things.

Loving these glasses from firmoo! They have such an awesome selection on glasses. One of the the best things about ordering glasses from firmoo is that they send a case and glasses cleaner with each pair. Which is definitely needed when your son grabs your glasses every few minutes. Get the pair I’m wearing here

Here’s to another week!

OUR JOURNEY WITH SUPPLEMENTING

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

How to supplement with formula, supplementing, how to supplement

Breastfeeding was something I was extremely scared about before having James. I didn’t know much about it, and reading about pumping and schedules, ect. had me really overwhelmed. However I understand “breast is best” and it really is, there is tons of research to support this claim. So I wanted to at least try for the sake of my son.

One of my biggest dilemmas was how would I continue breastfeeding once I returned to work. I didn’t want to “stock pile” milk, it was too much to think about on top of being a new mom. I also wasn’t using my pump early on because I didn’t want to overproduce. So before James was born I did tons of research on Supplementing with formula, my top googled item was literally “supplementing with formula”. I figured that would be my best option. However there really isn’t much out there on tips, if you join a community board and ask for opinions you will be chastised because “how dare you not want to breastfed your son!” So I want to share our supplementing experience with you in hopes that you have other options if your faced with the same dilemma as me.

How we Implemented:
We first introduced a bottle to James like a week before I went back to work. We started with breast milk to get him used to a bottle, then switched to formula. We actually had zero problems in this department, he just likes to eat, he doesn’t mind the means by which it happens lol

What about engorgement?
Everyone/everywhere warned me that I wouldn’t be able to make it through a work day because I would become engorged and be in too much pain. While that was true early on, it is no longer an issue. Your body actually regulates your milk and the pains of “feeling full” go away after the first few weeks, I think I stopped “feeling full” around 2 months. To combat it in the early months I did have to pump while at work. I would go to my car around lunch and pump as much as possible. This helped me make it through the day for the early weeks. After a while I was no longer getting anything when I pumped because my body regulated so I was able to stop.

How will it affect your supply?
You will loose your day supply, but I breastfeed whenever possible to get my supply up. One missed feeding here and there won’t affect your supply so I try to breastfeed him on the weekends as close to 100%. I feel like this really helps keep my supply up since I can’t feed on demand during the week.

What are some benefits of Supplementing?
James is hungry all of the time. If I hadn’t had the backup of formula I am not sure how I would have made it through the day. Sometimes I try breastfeeding over and over and he is still fussy so then we can give him a 4oz bottle and I can keep my sanity. It is also really nice when we go out to have a bottle backup just in case, I always breastfeed him before we leave, but just in case. It is also really nice that other people can feed him, like his aunts or grandparents or dad. It is nice for me and they really enjoy it!

Be Confident in your Choice
It was kind of scary to start formula feeding. I was afraid of the judgement from others when I whipped out my formula in public. If it was an ideal world I would breastfeed 100%. Now that I have done it I totally understand the bond and benefit for my son, and all my early worries went away as soon as he was born 🙂 It took me a little while to get over the hump of being embarrassed of formula feeding. I know I have my son’s best interests in heart when I made the decision, and looking back I know it was the best decision for us. I have been able to continue breastfeeding longer that I had ever thought. And even though James is used to formula, when I pick him up after work he is always ready for “mommy time.” Which reassures me I made the right decision and he still prefers breastfeeding when around mom. The other thing that has helped is knowing that more people use formula than I thought. I have had plenty of people discuss feeding their babies and saying they gave formula and even in this day of all of these “loud” exclusive breastfeeders it is nice to know I am not alone in formula feeding. I always have to remind myself the internet is full of trolls lol and I have made the right decision for me and James.

I wish I could have read about other peoples positive experiences before James was born so I could have been more confident from the beginning, rather than reading over and over it wouldn’t work, we had to choose one or the other. Almost 5 months in and we are still going strong!

Update: I have had a few people tell me how helpful this post was to them, if you find this helpful id love for you to share it! Also its been close to 6 months and we are still going strong, this is longer than I ever thought Id be able to breastfeed!

HOW TO CLIP A BABY’S NAILS WITHOUT A CLIPPER

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

You guys, the worst thing ever happened to me last night. I was trimming James’ nails while he was in the bath and I nicked his thumb! It bled and bled, he cried, I cried, I was sick to my stomach all night, I just felt down right terrible! He is totally fine, but there was a mild freak out for momma over just a little nick on the thumb!

The weird thing is, I had promised my self I would never try to cut his nails! I also had this post already cued up to tell you how you don’t ever have to cut your babies nails with a trimmer lol so this is even more timely!

Before James was born we took a birth class at the hospital and I received the best baby advice ever there, on how to avoid clipping your baby’s nails with a clippers. You guys, this is important because babies nails grow fast, and they are super sharp! The baby mittens help for awhile but at some point you have to trim them, you can’t have a baby Guinness book of world records for longest nails on your hands lol! Instead of fretting over trimming them, bite them! Yup, that’s right, sounds weird, but once you do it you will realize how easy it makes life! Just bite and peel. I do it while James is breastfeeding and it usually doesn’t bother him one bit. Even if it totally grosses you out, when you realize how hard it is to cut baby nails **Impossible!!!** you’ll be all for it, or have a scratched up baby lol.

That’s it, its so simple, just bite their nails. Don’t be like me and even with a really easy solution try to cut them. If you get to close you will be traumatized for life 😉 probably not really, but seeing my baby in pain was the worst!!!

BABY PRODUCTS

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

When I first starting registering for baby products I had no idea where to start! I am the first in my family, and friends to have a baby so I had no one to go to for advice. So I turned to the internet. I read blog after blog and watched hours of youtube videos to figure out what I should register for. Here is my list of “Must Haves” stay tuned for the things I registered for that we have never used!
1. Wubbanub
This pacifier is a favorite for a few reasons. Its super easy to find in the middle of the night, and there is no right side up (those are impossible when your super groggy). James adores the stuffed animal, now that he is more grabby he loves playing with the animal. He also can put it back in his own mouth!

2. Swing
When we registered for seats we didn’t get any that moved on their own. We ended up getting the momaroo after 6 weeks and it has been great! I really wished we got it early on. You may not want to pay for the momaroo, but get some sort of swing that you don’t have to move yourself. It will help put the baby to sleep early on.

3. Diaper Genie
A must in our book. We have a dog so we need a trashcan that keeps the diapers out of his reach and away from his scent lol.There have only been two days that I have actually been able to smell dirty diapers in James’ room, for the most part it locks away the odor, and its easy to use and refill!

4. Music Player
Music is a must for us. James loves loves loves music! We have a record player in his room and flip on records when he is being changed. Any music player would work but it is fun to buy kids records for his collection. They have books on records too which will be really fun when he’s a little older!

5. Car seat – stroller combo
We originally got a car seat before a stroller and so I was thinking of just getting a basic stroller, nothing fancy. I figured I wouldn’t use a stroller that a car seat clipped into very often anyways. But in the end we got a stroller that our carseat could snap into and it is the best thing ever!! It is sooo easy to use, especially when you need to run into a store. I would suggest a combo over separates, in maybe pricy but you won’t regret it!
What is your favorite baby product?

OUR JOURNEY WITH SUPPLEMENTING

August 21, 2019 by bunniesandpearls

How we Implemented:

We first introduced a bottle to James like a week before I went back to work. We started with breast milk to get him used to a bottle, then switched to formula. We actually had zero problems in this department, he just likes to eat, he doesn’t mind the means by which it happens lolWhat about engorgement?

Everyone/everywhere warned me that I wouldn’t be able to make it through a work day because I would become engorged and be in too much pain. While that was true early on, it is no longer an issue. Your body actually regulates your milk and the pains of “feeling full” go away after the first few weeks, I think I stopped “feeling full” around 2 months. To combat it in the early months I did have to pump while at work. I would go to my car around lunch and pump as much as possible. This helped me make it through the day for the early weeks. After a while I was no longer getting anything when I pumped because my body regulated so I was able to stop.How will it affect your supply?

You will loose your day supply, but I breastfeed whenever possible to get my supply up. One missed feeding here and there won’t affect your supply so I try to breastfeed him on the weekends as close to 100%. I feel like this really helps keep my supply up since I can’t feed on demand during the week.

What are some benefits of Supplementing?

James is hungry all of the time. If I hadn’t had the backup of formula I am not sure how I would have made it through the day. Sometimes I try breastfeeding over and over and he is still fussy so then we can give him a 4oz bottle and I can keep my sanity. It is also really nice when we go out to have a bottle backup just in case, I always breastfeed him before we leave, but just in case. It is also really nice that other people can feed him, like his aunts or grandparents or dad. It is nice for me and they really enjoy it!

Be Confident in your Choice

It was kind of scary to start formula feeding. I was afraid of the judgement from others when I whipped out my formula in public. If it was an ideal world I would breastfeed 100%. Now that I have done it I totally understand the bond and benefit for my son, and all my early worries went away as soon as he was born 🙂 It took me a little while to get over the hump of being embarassed of formula feeding. I know I have my son’s best interests in heart when I made the decision, and looking back I know it was the best decision for us. I have been able to continue breastfeeding longer that I had ever thought. And even though James is used to formula, when I pick him up after work he is always ready for “mommy time.” Which reasures me I made the right decision and he still prefers breastfeeding when around mom. The other thing that has helped is knowing that more people use formula than I thought. I have had plenty of people discuss feeding their babies and saying they gave formula and even in this day of all of these “loud” exclusive breastfeeders it is nice to know I am not alone in formula feeding. I always have to remind myself the internet is full of trolls lol and I have made the right decision for me and James.