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29May 2020 by Charlotte Wenham

Activities to Keep Your Kids Occupied and Safe All Summer Long

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The summer months can feel endless, and the idea of keeping your kids occupied during the summer can be unnerving. On top of that, making sure they are staying safe is of top priority. Posting them in front of the television can leave you wanting more and will only keep them entertained for so long. With these fun activities, you can be assured that your child will be entertained for hours on end. Pool Pools and swimming are quintessential summer activities. This can be great fun for the entire family and a wonderful respite from the hotter summer sun, as long as you take proper precautions. Make sure there is an adult always keeping their watch on the younger kids, whether that be you, a spouse, or a friend. It…

04May 2020 by Charlotte Wenham

Tips to Regain Strength After Childbirth

CLEARinse Blog, Health Family

The days following childbirth are a special time for a new mom. As her body recovers she gets to know her tiny infant, and during these first few weeks, caring for the newest and most vulnerable family member will be her main priority. Once she is ready to return to her job, she will need to have all the help she can get to keep her mind focused and body energized. Here are tips for gaining strength and getting back into the workforce following the birth of a child. Give Yourself Time Though a woman's body is designed to nurture an unborn child and ultimately give birth to that child, childbirth still takes its toll on the body. It's okay to take your time and ease back into your regular…

21Apr 2020 by Charlotte Wenham

5 Ways Sleep-Deprived Parents Can Get More Sleep

CLEARinse Blog, Health Family

Significant life changes and stresses are direct triggers for insomnia or sleeping problems. No wonder the newborn days become challenging for moms when it comes to battling for a few hours of needed rest. Recent research has revealed that new parents will get just four hours and 44 minutes of sleep on an average night during their newborn’s first year on earth. To put this into perspective, during the first year of a child’s life, parents sleep 59 percent less than the recommended eight hours a night, which equates to losing 50 nights of sleep over the year! If you’re a new parent struggling to get enough sleep, here are some tips to help you catch some blissful zzz’s. Why new moms have so much trouble sleeping Both moms and…

16Apr 2020 by Charlotte Wenham

How to Keep Your Child Hydrated and Prevent Dehydration

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There are numerous misconceptions surrounding Dehydration. Most people think Dehydration mainly affects athletes due to their constant depletion of fluids. But, this isn’t true, Dehydration affects everyone and babies are in fact at a higher risk than adults. A baby can’t store a lot of fluid, and babies can get dehydrated very fast. Fortunately, there are many ways of keeping your babies hydrated to avoid Dehydration – check out the following tips. 1. Adequate feeding Feeding is an excellent way of bonding with your child. Babies get all the necessary fluids from food, and keeping your babies hydrated starts with proper nutrition. Give foods with high water content, and breast or bottle-feed your baby as advised. Contact the doctor immediately if your dehydrated baby won’t drink. Give ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) if…

24Mar 2020 by Charlotte Wenham

How and When to Introduce Your Baby to the Water

CLEARinse Blog, Kids Tips

Written by Mia Morales Learning how to swim is an important life skill that everyone should try to have at some point. The earlier a person learns how to swim, the better. Swimming is much like riding a bike, once you learn how it's not likely you'll forget. The questions still remain, how and when to introduce your baby to the water? Below is some of the best information on getting your baby used to the water and teaching him or her how to swim, float, and play in a pool or at the beach. When to Introduce Your Baby to the Water The earliest a baby can learn to "swim" is about six months old. Before this point, it's generally not a good idea to put a baby in…