Let's be real - as a busy mama the idea of practising self care can seem like a total pipe dream. In the throes of motherhood something like a manicure, a solo trip to the movies, or even a hot bath can feel unmanageable and, in the end, daily practices of self care simply go by the wayside. But when you're feeling overwhelmed, what if you could dedicate just five minutes to an activity that helps you refocus and invests in your personal happiness? Self care doesn't have to take half a day and involve a trip to a day spa. Here's our top five self care ideas that you can practise in under five minutes: Try a five-minute breathing or muscle relaxing exerciseA mini meditation is great for...
Winter is such a beautiful time of year. The cooler weather is a great excuse to indulge in hot baths, deep mugs of tea and cozy cuddles on the couch – Bliss! Not so heavenly, though, is the way the cold can wreak havoc on our skin. With its dry air, temperature fluctuations and harsh conditions, winter can make our skin severely stressed. The impact can be even greater for babies who have especially delicate skin (did you know that a baby’s skin is around 30% thinner than yours, making it more prone to moisture loss?) There's no doubt that winter is a time when we need to give our little one's skin extra TLC. There are a number of ways you can nourish your baby’s...
Skin complaints are commonplace in babies. Their skin is still developing, making it highly susceptible to redness and irritation. One condition that we're all familiar with is that pesky rash that can appear in the skin folds. We're used to just referring to it as chafing, but did you know that it has a medical term? Intertrigo can be really uncomfortable for a baby, but here's how you can identify and treat it. What is intertrigo? A rash that occurs in a baby's skin folds, most commonly under the armpits and around the neck and/or thighs. It can also appear behind the ears, and presents as red and weepy. Sometimes the rash can also become infected. What causes intertrigo? Intertrigo is caused by excess moisture,...
Written by Little Bairn founder, Victoria Sylvester, and originally published on Mamamia. There’s something about becoming a mother that makes us more conscious of the human condition. More aware. Maybe even more wary. We bring life into the world, that tiny human becomes our world, and we are hit with an instinctive need to protect them from the world. My transformation to mum has been no different. In fact, now a mother of three, it was this metamorphosis that led me to launch my organic baby skincare range with the aim of taking the worry out of bath time for me and my fellow mamas. Choosing baby skincare products (and personal care products for ourselves) shouldn’t be challenging. But, sadly, with...
Baby massage is a wonderful thing. I think we’d all agree that receiving a massage is a pretty amazing feeling, and babies think so too. They find it relaxing, and it can be an amazing way to facilitate bonding with your little one. But did you know that the benefits of baby massage stretch far beyond relaxation and bonding? Here’s how: 1. Massage can help your baby sleep (yes, really!) Research shows that babies who are massaged regularly have higher levels of melatonin in their bodies – that’s the body’s natural sleep hormone! By building massage into your baby’s routine you can help them enter a deeper, sounder sleep when they go down at night. Studies also indicate that...
