I think that skibz are a fantastic idea and they work really well. Designed by British mum Helen Bristol, the Skibz is a great-looking bandana-style dribble bib that works like a bib and looks like a scarf. We kindly received the Dizzy Flowersone for my 2-year old daughter to try and I have to say that she loved it! It’s funky, great-looking (for her is far more accessory rather than a bib) and it’s also great quality. Being 100% cotton I have no worries if the fabric could cause her gentle skin around the neck irritation – it’s so soft and natural!
I love the patterns you can get skibz in – they are a welcome change from bibs which cover my little daughters’s outfits. I would say Skibz are just perfect for those times when your little one needs to wear a bib when out and about! There are so many styles and colours to choose from that it’s easy to find the ones to suit any outfit.
The other plus is that Skibz fit snugly around my daughter’s neck. They are also highly absorbent if you have a little baby that dribbles a lot while teething. The unique double-layered backing system literally draws moisture away from the skin, eliminating soreness and chaffing under the skin.
But for my daughter it’s true that the bright-coloured Funky Flower Zkibz is more of a fashion statement then a serious piece of clothing protection. So I would definitely recommend these to anyone – even if their child doesn’t dribble that much. Since we have the Skibz, my daughter always gets compliments and people ask me where to buy it from. If you are wondering too, you can buy it online at http://skibz.co.uk.
A toddler’s mealtime is a daily challenge for most parents with over 65 per cent claiming ‘they find it difficult to get their little ones to eat properly’, a recent study has revealed.
Almost 40 per cent of toddlers ‘want to eat whatever is on mummy’s plate rather than theirs’ and another 50 per cent ‘suddenly decide to stop eating something they have previously liked’ leaving their parents completely puzzled. This is probably why eight out of ten mums get creative and slightly fib to their kids to get them to eat the right foods, the study showed.
Almost 83 per cent of mums admitted to telling their youngsters an average of two little fibs a day to encourage them to eat things they aren’t keen on such as fruit and vegetables or to put them off sweets and fizzy drinks. And the most common fib is that eating vegetables will make them grow big and strong like their favourite TV heroes, with 65 per cent admitting to using this line on their child. Another 49 per cent tell their children that carrots will allow them see in the dark and almost a quarter have pretended that crusts from bread will give them curly hair.
Other popular small fibs include ‘Spinach will help you grow strong like Popeye’ and claiming that the ice cream van only plays music when it has run out of lollies. But while four out of ten mums admit they feel guilty for lying to their children, 60 per cent say they sometimes reach a point where they simply don’t know what else to do.
Deneice Harwin from Philips AVENT*, which commissioned the study to mark the launch of its ToddlerFeeding Range, said: ‘’Encouraging toddlers to eat new foods can be a nightmare for parents and make meal times the most stressful part of the day. But it’s important that they get the right nutrients and this means eating fruit and veg, which tend to be the worst foods in children’s eyes. ’So it’s no wonder parents are telling little fibs to their children in an attempt to get them to eat certain things.”
The study of 3,000 mums revealed that almost two thirds of parents struggle to get their toddlers to eat a healthy, balanced diet. And 69 per cent consider their child to be a fussy eater. But 89 per cent worry about whether their children are getting all the right nutrients they need, with 13 per cent so concerned that they have even taken their child to see a doctor or nutritionist.
The study also showed that 80 per cent of people have given in when their child refused to eat something, just to avoid the hassle. Dr. Gillian Harris, Child Psychologist, said: “Parents looking for an easier time at the table should remember that the best way to get a child to enjoy eating is to interact with them and get them interested in food – if a child is interested in what’s going on their plate and what they put in their mouth, parents are less likely to need to battle to get them to eat something. The characters and games on the new Philips AVENT range help make this an easy job for parents by giving them something to talk about at meal times.”
The survey has been commissioned by Philips AVENT to celebrate the launch of the new Toddler Mealtime Range. For further information and tips on weaning and toddler feeding please visit www.mybabytalk.co.uk.
Weaning from the bottle is one of the significant developmental milestones that your baby or toddler will go through. It is important for the child, because it shows the first signs if independence. Imagine his joy that he is now drinking like mommy and daddy, and soon will be able to do many more things for himself.
Generally, a baby will be ready to make the transition from the bottle to cup sometime between the ages of 9 months and 18 months. There are two main things that should happen for your baby or toddler to be weaned from the bottle. The first is that your baby’s sucking needs has to slow down or stop. The second is that he has to be able to control his hands and mouth well enough to drink from the cup.
To help the transition from the bottle to a cup, there are some things that you can do early on. During those first few months of your baby’s life, you should only use the bottle when it is time for your baby to eat. Don’t give your baby a bottle in bed. If you give your baby a bottle in bed, she will begin to associate the bottle with comfort and security, not just with food. This is perhaps the most important thing that you can do to make the process of weaning your toddler from the bottle a successful and easy transition.
What other techniques you’ve tried and they work when it comes to making the transition from bottle to cup? When it’s a good time to start? Please share your tips or personal experience with your kids below for your chance to WIN a lovely Twist N’Pop Straw Cup from BornFree®.
Generally, a baby will be ready to make the transition from the bottle to cup sometime between the ages of 9 months and 18 months. There are two main things that should happen for your baby or toddler to be weaned from the bottle. The first is that your baby’s sucking needs has to slow down or stop. The second is that he has to be able to control his hands and mouth well enough to drink from the cup.
