Super Mammy Diaries

Here are some more tips and tricks for new parents (or seasoned ones who are just getting back in the game), the list is truly endless. This list also includes tips on traveling with a  baby (we have just done a domestic flight and an endless international one with a layover), and dealing with your infants' jet lag.  What can make or break your day - Baby sleep: 1. The first two days after birth, your baby will likely catch up on sleep. Take that opportunity to do so yourself you're gonna need it. No, you won't lose if you snooze in this case. 2. Wonder what that noise is that your waking up to? Yes, your child, but it could also be your sleeping child. Babies are noisy sleepers so wait before you pick them up or you just may be the reason you both (or all) are awake. 3. A baby pillow may not be safe in the crib but it is an amazing prop to lie down and nurse so that you and baby can both doze off in the middle of the night. (As long as your bed is baby safe ofcourse.) Ba...

My son is 6 months old on the 11th, and I cannot begin to count all the things I have learned from diapering and burping to a host of new age lullabies and nursery rhymes. However, I've also come to learn that those are the smaller parts in this parenting journey. There are much bigger, more meaningful takeaways that are really life lessons new parents get to learn. From Baby to Mommy.. 20 Life lessons learned during the first 6 months of parenting:   1. Losing all sense of embarrassment .  I started my labor and delivery experience by holding my gown together everytime I went to the bathroom, and ended it with not caring who walked in on me spread eagled and trying to push a baby out. This was a quick introduction into parenthood before my child was even born. I no longer have any shame about getting spat up on in stores, pooped on in the street, having to change a dirty diaper on a bench in Central Park (or the Southamption Dash store), nursing in restaurants and changi...

Preparing for a new baby can be daunting, specially when it comes to picking the right products. There is an endless supply of adorable baby things and given that every parent wants the best that they can afford for their baby, the choices can be overwhelming. However, if you know where to start looking, buying your baby's things can be really fun! It will also help prepare you for the little life that is about to change yours. Dads, you probably don't feel like it's real as yet (even though you may tell your wives you do). My husband recently admitted that he was only pretending to feel the kicks and didn't really feel like he was going to be a parent until our son was in his arms. However, this is your chance to get involved. Try not to want to buy everything (that your wife has already purchased) after the baby is born. If you have already had your little ones, this list can still be of benefit to you. Due to our upcoming move to India (and my conviction that I may n...