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Has Motherhood Made Your Posture Worse?

babysugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0700

After pregnancy, breastfeeding, and bending down to pick up my lil one, I traded in my head up, shoulders back posture for a more rounded one. Mothers slouch to bear the weight of their babies and crouch over their meandering tots.

Did your posture change after children?
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Easy Stroll Ergonomic Stroller Handle: Ga Ga or Gag?

LilSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:34 -0700

Mamas are always looking for an extra hand to help them on their way. From holding lil hands to carrying shopping bags, moms never seem to have enough hands when they need them most. For moms looking to free up a hand while strolling with their wee ones, the Easy Stroll ($30) is an ergonomic device that attaches directly to pram handlebars to allow for easy, one-handed pushing. According to the manufacturer, the handle improves user's posture by alleviating the need to hunch over the stroller. Would you invest in the product to improve your stroll?

Minui HandySitt Is a Pretty Sweet Seat

babysugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:55 -0700

Detest the idea of a high chair nestled in the corner of a dining room? Or maybe a toddler has outgrown the starter seat, but still has a tough time reaching the table? The Minui Handysitt ($149) can solve both of those problems. In search of a new high chair, I was stoked when I was asked to test the swanky Danish designed invention. Aside from the attractive modern appeal, the nifty gadget is easily stored it in a flat compact space, pops on any chair with a back and quickly adjusts to suit the child's height. The flat back keeps tots bellied up to the table in perfect posture and allows them to join the conversation and look down on their food instead of grazing it from eye level. To see what I liked about the seat and to see what I would change, read more.

Perfect for my 2-year-old daughter, the seat made her feel like she was an integral part of our dinner conversation. And, due to the height boost, the dining table stayed a bit cleaner and my floor a tad less messy. In addition to the housekeeping aspect, I adore the sleek design of the mini seat. It can be stored flat, making it easy to store almost anywhere - even a suitcase! A simple push and click makes it tush ready. While the Minui HandySitt is a dream for my daughter, my son didn't fare so well in it. A feisty lil guy, he likes to throw his weight back and sideways with full force. Though the chair claims to work for 6-month-old babies to five year olds, I believe we'll have to wait a few more months for my wee man to sit in the lap of luxury. Depending on the child's development, I presume one could use it sooner than six months while others (like mine) may have to wait until their first birthday! And for restaurateurs, this may be just what the manager ordered. These novel seats can hang up on a bar or lay flat under a hostess stand making large space killing high chairs a thing of the past. Confident in their product, the company offers guaranteed satisfaction: "If you don’t love it, we’ll refund your purchase, pay for return shipping and send you $10 to put towards a different high chair. No questions asked, promise." Check out the video and tell me if you're sold.

Kuster K1 Highchair Merges Style and Eco-Consciousness

LilSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 05:00:51 -0700

Looking to bring some green design into the kitchen? Make way for the Kuster K1 Highchair.

The stylish wood chair is made in the UK from German Beech wood and is designed to suit lil ones up to six years old. Its curved wood and high back are designed to encourage good posture in tots, regardless of their age, and its adjustable foot rest can be moved as its user's legs grow. The under-chair mesh storage basket will certainly come in handy for storing wipes, toys and other items needed to entertain a fussy toddler during mealtime. Though the chair looks to be rather large, it is foldable so it can be stored flat when not in use. But such beauty and convenience come at a price – the K1 is $250, making it a bit of an indulgence.

Gear For Lightening the Load of Lugging Two Kiddos

babysugar — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:00:39 -0700

Two times the children can be twice as nice, but it can also mean double the gear and commotion. Salvage mama's posture by lightening the load with a few simple tricks.

Whether a house is tending to share care buddies, twins, or tots of different ages, there are lightweight buggies that can make strolls to the park a breeze. Instead of packing a hefty diaper bag, parents can keep two small diaper changing kits in a large bag to keep the sizes separate. Expectant mamas with multiples on the way may want to invest in a play yard that has two bassinets to make for speedy diaper changes and separate slumbers. On that same note, trundle beds are space savers that keep parents and kiddos happy.

Skip Hop Pronto Changing Wallet - Red - $29.99	Graco® Pack 'n Play® Portable Playard with Twin Bassinets in Scout - $199.99
Regal Lager Lascal Buggy Board Maxi - Black - $89.99	The Diaper Dude Messenger Bag In Camo - $60.00
Maclaren Twin Triumph Stroller - Navy - $264.99	Seacliff Herringbone Diaper Tote - $149.00
me4kidz Diaper Bag Buddy - $4.99	Olivia Daybed Trundle - $1,199.00
Baby Jogger Car Seat Adaptor for Double Stroller - $89.99

Baby Bump: Sleeping on the Side

babysugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 -0700

I typically like to sleep on my side, but also delight in the belly down position.

While pregnant, I snoozed on my tummy for as long as I could "stomach" it. It wasn't until about half way into my pregnancy that I was told to slumber on my left side.

To see why that is the case, read more.

According to the American Pregnancy Association (APA):

Snoozing on your back can cause problems with backaches, breathing, digestive system, hemorrhoids, low blood pressure and decrease in circulation to your heart and your baby.

The APA recommends women sleep on their left side as the placenta and baby will benefit from the increased blood and nutrients allowed in this position.

Near the end of my pregnancy, the only way I could get some shut eye was to prop myself up in bed in a Lazy–Boy like posture. How did you rest best?
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