How to get housework done with a newborn baby Use a baby carrier When there are chores to do, make use of your baby carrier or baby sling and get in some cuddle time while pulling off some light housework. Just be sure to avoid spraying chemicals around your newborn and engaging in any movements that will put your little one in harm's way. It's also a good trick when getting a baby to sleep is challenging, too! >> Learn more about the top 4 safe baby carrier options Clean efficiently Use your time wisely; instead of tidying up all day long, designate a basket to put everything in its proper place at end of day. Enlist your kids' help Older kids can pitch in with housework when your newborn arrives. >> Discover 20 age-appropriate chores Chip away at chores There's no rule that says you have to clean your house from top to bottom in a single swoop. Vacuum Your Newborn to sleep Getting baby to sleep can be easier when your vacuum pulls double-duty. Let others lend a hand >> Brush up on these 11 ways to beat new mom fatigue Hire help
Home | Foundations Revealed “I must, I must, improve my bust” This is my first article on bra pattern drafting (drawing) and construction. But for this article you do not need to get out the sewing kit and fabric just yet, as we need to sort out one main problem: what size bra do you want? Almost every day, bra companies and fashion magazines declare that 70% of women are wearing the wrong sized bra. “What is my bra size?” When a designer produces a new bra for the British market, the prototype is made to a “core size”. But a British 34B size bra can also be labelled as 34A in the USA75B in Europe and Japan90B in Spain, France and Belgium2B in Italy and the Czech Republic12B in Australia and New Zealand.B75 in Japan And to make matters worse, the identification of cup size by letter is not consistent across the globe: UK: AA-A-B-C-D-DD-E-F-FFUK specialist: G-GG-H-HH-J-K-LAmerican: AA-A-B-C-D-DD-DDDEuropean: AA-A-B-C-D-E-F Example: 29” + 5” = 34” band size34 back size and 35 full bust is a +1” difference = B cup
20 Truths About Breastfeeding | baby gooroo by Heidi Green December 09, 2013 Here, breastfeeding moms tell us what they wish someone had told them about breastfeeding; plus tips from the gooroos (that’s us!) on how to overcome almost any breastfeeding challenge. Keep reading—we promise, the advice gained is worth your investment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Swimwear Basics | Seamwork Magazine My first experience making swimwear was in college. We were assigned to design, draft, and sew a maillot swimsuit in a few days. I had learned the hard way to design for the amount of time you have for execution. My plan for this project was to keep it simple. A trip to the fabric store soon squashed my modest plan, a luscious gold lame fabric caught my eye. I knew I didn’t have the time to execute what I wanted so I foolishly went with a safe pink color that would be well suited to a simple shape. I stayed up for the next 36 hours to complete that swimsuit. Since then, I have sewn a lot of swimwear, but that experience of persistence taught me a valuable lesson that still resonates with me today. Fabric Like most projects, fabric choice is key. Self Ordering fabric online can be a bit of a gamble. Swimwear patterns are drafted with negative ease. Two-way stretch fabric will accommodate stretch from selvedge to selvedge but does not offer much stretch in the length of grain. Lining Notions
Здравословна диета за кърмещата майка | zdrava.bg Кърменето е особено важен етап от развитието на бебето. Природата е оформила женското тяло по такъв начин, че майката да е основен източник на храна за детето си поне през първите 6 месеца от живота му. Диетата, която спазваме през периода на кърменето, е особено важна и за нас, и за здравето на бебето. Докато е още в утробата, бебето получава хранителни вещества само от това, което ядем. По време на бременността и кърменето трябва да се уверим, че се храним добре, защото това ще има дълготрайни ефекти върху здравето на бебето ни. Много фактори трябва да се вземат предвид, когато се планира диетата на кърмещата майка. Консумация на калории Калориите са много важни за производството на енергия в тялото. Храни, богати на фибри Фибрите са много важни за усвояването на всякакви хранителни вещества в тялото, включително на витамини и минерали. Пресни плодове и зеленчуци Винаги е по-добре да ядем пресни плодове и зеленчуци, които са в сезон, вместо консервирани или замразени продукти.
Watson: Guide to Materials and Notions • Cloth Habit Today I want to talk a little bit about selecting fabrics for the Watson and I’ll share a few examples from my own projects. I know that shopping for lingerie fabrics and bra-making supplies the first time around can be a little bit overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Bras in particular use a few materials that you may not ordinarily use in other garments, but these aren’t difficult to find. Little amounts also go a long way, which brings me to a few suggestions as you go shopping: Stash. Once you make a bra or two, there’s a really good chance you’ll have extra lining and elastic which make gathering materials for the next project much easier. However you gather your materials, online shopping is the way to go, particularly with hardware and elastics. Fabric Choices The best fabrics for the bra cups are going to be a 4-way stretch lycra knit or stretch mesh. Although I recommended 75% stretch, stores don’t often list the stretch percent of fabrics. Band Fabrics Elastic Choices
Comment augmenter votre lactation | Feuillets de LLL France Beaucoup de nouvelles mères se demandent comment savoir si leur bébé a pris assez de lait et craignent de ne pas avoir une sécrétion lactée suffisante pour leur enfant.Comprendre le mécanisme de la lactation vous aidera à avoir confiance en vous. La quantité de lait que produisent les seins dépend de la fréquence des tétées et de l'efficacité de la succion du bébé au sein. Quand le bébé est au sein, sa succion provoque la libération par l'hypophyse de deux hormones, l'ocytocine et la prolactine. La prolactine est considérée comme l'hormone de la production du lait.Plus le bébé tète, plus le corps de la mère libère de prolactine et plus les seins produisent du lait. La seconde hormone, l'ocytocine, provoque des contractions musculaires dans les seins, contractions qui font cheminer le lait dans les canaux lactifères et le font jaillir du mamelon lorsque le bébé tète. La production de lait est un très bon exemple du principe de l'offre et de la demande. Votre bébé prend-il assez de lait ?
Watson Sew Along #2: Bra Fitting Alterations • Cloth Habit I love being a student in the finer points of bra-fitting, but once in awhile I need a respite from the underwires and the structure. One of the things I love most about this pattern is that it is very easy to fit with a few simple adjustments. Over the next two posts, I’ll walk through a few common pattern alterations. Marking Your Pattern Because bras use such precise seam allowances it is a good practice to mark in your seamlines. When you make adjustments, you’ll be making them from the seamline. Marking the seamlines can also help you remember the elastic allowances or change them. Measuring for Straps To find your best strap length, measure from your shoulder to your bustline and multiply this measurement by two. Fitting the Band This pattern is drafted for a fairly firm powernet with about 35% stretch. If your band is too big you can try one of the following: Adjusting Band Length Adjusting Angle of the Band Adjusting the Strap Position Adjusting Cup Volume Lowering Cup Height
DIY Hot Air Balloon Decoration » Random Tuesdays Need a cute hot air balloon to decorate for a baby shower or a little girl’s room? You’re going to love this tutorial! You can completely customize this Hot Air Balloon to fit any theme or style. So sweet! 1K+ You’ll need: White Paper LanternTissue PaperSpray AdhesiveBaker’s TwineCupcake BoxLarge NeedleAcrylic PaintHole Punch (optional)Double sided tapeScrapbook Cardstock (optional)Flag Punch (optional) 1K+ Cut out strips of your desired color of tissue paper. 1K+ Cut four pieces of the twine. 1K+ Paint the paper mache basket, with acrylic paint in your choice of color. 1K+ Using a large needle, string each of the twine groupings through the punched holes. 1K+ Knot in place and cut off extra twine. 1K+ For a little added flair. 1K+ Hang the flag strand around the hot air balloon and you’re done : ) Via Crafts unleashed Tags: baby shower, craft, crafts, cute, cute crafts, decor, DIY, easy, hot air balloon, how to, ideas, nursery, party, photos, step by step, wedding Share this article:
How to Sew Lingerie Elastic • Cloth Habit We’re almost ready to cut! Before we get to cutting or sewing, I thought it would be useful to review the basics in sewing lingerie elastic. It’s very simple but you’ll be doing it over and over again. If you are brand new to sewing elastic, you don’t need any special equipment, just your regular zig-zag foot. To make things easier to understand for beginners, I included a short video at the end. Basic Elastic Technique Except for the straps on the bra, all of the elastic is applied using the same “stitch, fold and stitch” method that is commonly used for lingerie elastic. 1. If your elastic does not have a plush backing, it might be harder to distinguish the wrong from right sides, in which case you can use whichever side you like better. 2. Try to get your zig-zags as close as possible to the decorative edge. Don’t worry if you veer off a bit. 2. 3. Stitch Lengths The Watson instructions include suggested stitch lengths and widths for every step and I’ll be reiterating those when we sew.