http://www.minti.com/members/ellamia/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by ellamia Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk ellamia Im sure most of us out there have experienced our child having a nightmare and not sure what to do about it. So here are some helpful tips to have a pieceful night for you and your child.If your child wakes later in the sleep period and is crying, she/he is having a bad dream or nightmare. The best thing ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9253/Bad-Dreams-How-to-Help/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9253/Bad-Dreams-How-to-Help/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:03:46 -0700 ellamia  Well it all started about a week and a half ago, my two year old Ella just simply decided she didn’t want to have a shower or a bath anymore and would scream every time we tried. I decided to ask people does your child do this performance and won’t have a bath. They said no and asked me if ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8865/BATH-TIME-CRISIS/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8865/BATH-TIME-CRISIS/ Tue, 13 May 2008 06:04:47 -0700 ellamia Sadly, as kids explore language, it is normal for them to learn the good things along with the bad. When they break out of the swear words its most likely they're trying to express their emotions such as anger, fear or frustration (just like many adults!)According to research swear words are some of the most powerful English words. When children ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8838/Swear-Words/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8838/Swear-Words/ Thu, 08 May 2008 02:18:35 -0700 ellamia Hand or foot prints – Just get some practice A4 paper first and use a safe washable paint for the babies or kids and paint their hand or foot which ever you choose to use and press it on the paper. Then when you think you have it right find a nice piece of paper that may ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8040/Christmas-Gifts-from-the-kids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8040/Christmas-Gifts-from-the-kids/ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:39:25 -0800 ellamia The baby is aware of noise and light and responds to touch. Limbs are now fully formed. kidneys are beginning to function; baby swallowing amniotic fluid or breathing the amniotic fluid in and out of their lungs, rather than absorbing it through the skin, and excretes it. The thyroid gland is maturing or already matured and the ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7974/14-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7974/14-Weeks-Pregnant/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:04:44 -0800 ellamia Being pregnant is an exciting thing and here are some reasons why it is so great to be pregnant. First of all seeing your baby on that ultrasound for the first time is the most exciting thing and things become more real to you and your partner. When you have your first scan it is one of the longest scans ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7887/Why-Being-Pregnant-Is-Great/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7887/Why-Being-Pregnant-Is-Great/ Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:21:11 -0800 ellamia We all seem to worry about food allergies in our babies especially when we see another article written about another food allergy. Try not to worry to much true food allergies are rare such as wheat, dairy, eggs and peanuts (which should be avoided up until your child is 5) are usually the most common food allergies.SymptomsThe symptoms of food ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7885/Food-Allergies/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7885/Food-Allergies/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:41:55 -0800 ellamia Well have made it to the Second Trimester and the babies intestines are migrating from the umbilical cord into their abdomen. The baby’s body is growing rapidly and the placenta now maintains the pregnancy by applying nutrients and oxygen to baby. The baby is already practicing swallowing the amniotic fluid that is surrounding them and then will pass it back ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7876/13-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7876/13-Weeks-Pregnant/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:25:42 -0800 ellamia Your baby is fully formed, although, at 6cm (2 ½ in) long, there is a lot of growing still to do. Its nails and hair are growing still. The vocal cords are beginning to form and when baby is born he or she will be using these as soon as they are born to cry. All baby’s organs, structures and ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7853/12-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7853/12-Weeks-Pregnant/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:05:09 -0800 ellamia Your baby is now fully formed although it is only 6cm (2 ½ in) long, there is a lot of growing still to do here. The baby’s nails and hair are beginning to grow and its now got 32 teeth bubs in its jaw. It was also started to suck. The baby’s fingers and toes have now separated and look ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7844/11-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7844/11-Weeks-Pregnant/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:00:24 -0800 ellamia The nervous system has matured enough for the baby to move about more. All the organs plus the sack of amniotic fluid have been formed and the baby is now recognisable as a human being. The baby’s heart beat rate is around 160-170 beats per minute.The most critical part of your infant's development is complete. The babies head is now ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7841/10-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7841/10-Weeks-Pregnant/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:29:39 -0800 ellamia This week the placenta is pretty much established now.  The baby is now 4cm (1 inch) in length, the embryo has now evolved into a fetus. Its brain is developing rapidly still and the umbilical cord has formed and he/she is now drinking the amniotic fluid right now so whatever you eat or drink will be transferred to baby. Ears ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7840/9-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7840/9-Weeks-Pregnant/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:49:27 -0800 ellamia The embryo has quadrupled in size around 13mm in length and the nervous system is developming well. The baby is starting to move its body, arms and legs. These movements can be detected by a monitor, but you will not be able to feel them. The lungs, liver and kidneys are starting to develop now.The embryos arms and legs are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7839/7-Weeks-Pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7839/7-Weeks-Pregnant/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:52:48 -0800 ellamia Aren’t we glad we weren’t giving birth a 100 years ago where people couldn’t afford doctors and just had to rely on other sources maybe even word of mouth. I have heard and read a few stories about the good old days back in England from my old nan that passed away recently.The Pregnancy And BirthWell it would have been ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7831/Times-Have-Changed/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7831/Times-Have-Changed/ Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:09:00 -0800 ellamia Tying shoe laces is a step a child has to learn. It can sometimes be a frustrating time or sometimes they just pick it up with ease. Velcro, crocs and shoes with zips have now come in which has made tying shoe laces gone out the window which has made life easier but it is a good experience and hand ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7809/Teaching-Your-Child-To-Tie-Shoe-Laces/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7809/Teaching-Your-Child-To-Tie-Shoe-Laces/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:40:43 -0800 ellamia When were new mums we all have to help sometimes at times. Most likely its for things were used to do by ourselves, which is hard to admit when things are on top of us. If we aren’t achieving what we set out to accomplish it can really get on our nerves and this is when we may choose to ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7794/Its-Ok-To-Ask-For-Help/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7794/Its-Ok-To-Ask-For-Help/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:57:30 -0800 ellamia Lately there have been alot of people asking me how to post a picture and they are all having trouble doing this. So I decided to put it up as advice if you have any objections let me know. Now when posting a picture you may have Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. I have put up here for both internet ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7766/Posting-Pictures-In-Blogs--Lounges/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7766/Posting-Pictures-In-Blogs--Lounges/ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:52:22 -0700 ellamia Starting Solids is another mile stone in your babies growth and you realise wow my baby is growing up and time is going quicker than you thought. First you have to determine when your baby is ready for solids. Not too long ago they were dependent on your breasts for even that last drop of milk and now they are ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7742/Starting-Solids/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7742/Starting-Solids/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:19:24 -0700 ellamia I would like to tell you a bit about fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are that your baby or child is good with their hands, skilful and even coordinated. With fine motor skills they develop by using their hands to explore with playing like with putting a puzzle piece in play or putting money in a money box, scribbling ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7716/Fine-Motor-Skills/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7716/Fine-Motor-Skills/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:31:37 -0700 ellamia Taking babies or toddlers swimming early is such a great thing for your child to learn. Babies learn social skills and physical skills at the same time. They learn about the water and how to get in and out the water properly, along with kicking and splashing and of course a lot of fun with toys.The swimming age that is ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7709/Taking-Baby-Swimming/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7709/Taking-Baby-Swimming/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:19:05 -0700 ellamia Children love to draw, this can be making a scribble or making marks on paper and this is how children learn to draw. They start to copy objects such as animals, houses, trees and shapes that are easy. By drawing and painting they are delvoping their imagination skills, shape, colour, sizes and also developing control of using their fingers and ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7687/Encouraging-Children-to-Draw--Paint/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7687/Encouraging-Children-to-Draw--Paint/ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:28:34 -0700 ellamia Most children would pretend or make believe in all different kinds of ways such as dressing up, making a cubby from a box or sheets, role playing and even having a little tea party with make believe friends. This is normal for a child to do this and they enjoy it. When a child role plays it helps them learn ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7676/Make-Believe-or-Pretend-Play/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7676/Make-Believe-or-Pretend-Play/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:01:41 -0700 ellamia When a child asks to sing a song or your tring to think of some of the songs you used to know can be really hard to remember. So down below I have got some simple well known songs just to get you started. All kids love listening to you sing or they will join in with maybe actions or ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7674/Singing-Songs-To-Your-Child/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7674/Singing-Songs-To-Your-Child/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:00:43 -0700 ellamia Reading books and stories or sharing them with your children is great for all ages and they always enjoy reading. Most kids will enjoy reading anyway not necessarily all. Whether you are reading the book or making up stories or looking at pictures and telling a story are all fun activities for the children and such a great way to ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7663/Reading-Books-To-Your-Children/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7663/Reading-Books-To-Your-Children/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:01:59 -0700 ellamia From personal experience I know that feeding a toddler is difficult and quite frustrating at meal times. You get food thrown on the floor if they dont like it, or they may even throw it at you. Oh and then the tantrums will they stop? Well this is all normal and part of growing up for them and its really ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7639/Food--Toddlers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7639/Food--Toddlers/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:58:21 -0700 ellamia I just want to tell you about ENJO and how you can eliminate a lot of your nasty chemicals so that your children do not get hold of these. This can benifit your childrens health because some chemicals can bring out allergies and things like Asthma. We want to try and give our children the best life and chemical free ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7623/ENJO-Keeping-Children-Safe/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7623/ENJO-Keeping-Children-Safe/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:00:29 -0700 ellamia This is some advice for people who send emails and forwards to a lot of people through Minti from your private email address and keeping others information confidential.  I am going to tell you a little bit about TO:, CC: (carbon Copy) and BCC: (Blind Carbon Copy).TO: You have to at least put one person in this section for the ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7604/Sending-Emails-To-Minti-Friends/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7604/Sending-Emails-To-Minti-Friends/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:14:54 -0700 ellamia Id like to tell you a little bit about JDRF (Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation). They have the walk comming up in the next week or so. We do this every year. My husband Shannon Barratt has Juvenile Diabetes. WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETESEveryone gets this confused no its not because your fat or what you have eaten this is a ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7591/JDRF-Juvenile-diabetes-Research-Foundation/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7591/JDRF-Juvenile-diabetes-Research-Foundation/ Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:46:49 -0700 ellamia Going to a Show, Fair or any Big Event is great fun and the kids enjoy it. Here are just some helpful hints to save you some money and still have a good time. Make sure you have water and lots of it Take healthy snacks Pram or stroller Take a packed healthy lunch for everyone ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7586/Going-to-the-Show-Fair-or-a-Big-Event/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7586/Going-to-the-Show-Fair-or-a-Big-Event/ Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:43:59 -0700 ellamia Here are a couple ideas that you can use to make some of your own toys and it wont cost you much or anything for that matter if you have the supplies lying around.MobilesUse two coat hangers and cross them over each other like a cross and secure with some tape like masking or insulation tape. Hang some items such ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7569/Toys-from-0-to-12-months/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7569/Toys-from-0-to-12-months/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:52:30 -0700 ellamia Playing with your toddler encourages learning, growth and development. Things such as movement skills, thinking skills, interactive, emotional and language development happens more likely when your toddler is involved activities such as having fun (when they are playing). As being a parent your their teacher before they even attend school and their playing friend). You assist with choosing what toys ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7557/Playing-with-your-Toddler/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7557/Playing-with-your-Toddler/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:04:22 -0700 ellamia Going out to dinner with a toddler can sometimes be quite daunting to even think about so we choose not to go out most of the time. This is because they get cranky and tired and cant really sit still. If you are prepared it is quite possible to go out to dinner again YAY! Here are a few things; ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7555/Dinner-Outing-with-a-Toddler/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7555/Dinner-Outing-with-a-Toddler/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:35:38 -0700 ellamia This is one of the things we take for granted these days is getting dressed. We dont actually think about getting dressed. But Dressing a toddler can be a task. Some mornings it takes me till midday to get her out of her pajamas and into clothes. And even then she isnt happy and runs away and I put the ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7546/Getting-a-Toddler-Dressed/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7546/Getting-a-Toddler-Dressed/ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:24:54 -0700 ellamia To reduce the risk of choking make sure your baby is sitting in his/her high chair when eating and never force feed your baby.Avoid harsh foods that are likely to cause choking such as; Foods that can break off into hard pieces, e.g. hard biscutes, raw apple, nuts. Hard lollies and bubble gum Small bones in fish, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7513/Choking-Reducing-The-Risks/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7513/Choking-Reducing-The-Risks/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:57:53 -0700 ellamia Are you getting any sleep? its one of the first questions most people ask when you go out with a newborn baby. Theres no suprises as to why people have to ask this. Everyone knows the effects sleep deprivation can be torturing, which makes you feel cranky a little confused, upset and sometimes bearly ok to function properly. This is ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7510/Getting-Sleep/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7510/Getting-Sleep/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:10:35 -0700 ellamia This is an article for new parents to read and help them out just that little bit. becoming a new parent can be frightening and also exciting. This can be frightening and also exciting. Have you got everything ready at home? Well here are some tips on being organised for bringing home a newborn baby and what to expect.Here ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7507/Bringing-Home-Baby/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7507/Bringing-Home-Baby/ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:18:40 -0700 ellamia If your baby is in the breech position, it means that its bottom is lying in the pelvis instead of its head. This occurs in aprox 3-4 per cent of full-term pregnancies. In most cases a breach baby will tern itself before the birth, sometimes as late as week 40. If your first baby is in the breech position, you ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7505/Breech-Baby/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7505/Breech-Baby/ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:51:47 -0700 ellamia This is for people needing help on where to go to have their baby. This is just a little information on Private hospitals and what they offer.You get to choose your own doctor and enjoy individual and specialized care throughout your pregnancy and birth. And, of course, a private hospital usually means a single room, but not always the case ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7504/Private-Hospital-with-Private-Obstetrician/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7504/Private-Hospital-with-Private-Obstetrician/ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:09:25 -0700 ellamia This is for people needing help on where to go to have their baby. This is just a little information on Public hospitals and what they offer.Public hospitals is the most popular choice for pregnant women to go to when they are having a baby. The fact that they're free isn't the only advantage. The car provided is of high ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7503/Public-Hospital-With-Midwife-Care/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7503/Public-Hospital-With-Midwife-Care/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:43:34 -0700 ellamia The point of this article is to mostly tell you my story of my birth but also please be aware that not all births are easy and things can go wrong and when they do please, please be prepared. I do not however agree with home births or water births as of my story you are yet to read but ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7484/Ellas-Birth-Edited/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7484/Ellas-Birth-Edited/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:12:28 -0700 ellamia HiMy babies when they were born all that had at the hospital was Johnson's top to toe with some fabric wipes. So when i got home from the hospital i used Johnson's Top to Toe and brought from Woolworths Home Brand Domestic Wipes 10 pack and i cut them up into 4 on each wipe and have used them ever ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7415/Babies-With-Sensitive-Skin/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7415/Babies-With-Sensitive-Skin/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:26:29 -0700 ellamia After childbirth of a baby it is important amongst all other things to start thinking about contraception and what is right for you. Here are some of the options that are available.How soon can you fall pregnant after the birth of a baby?On average its about 4-6 weeks if your not breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding on average it is ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7412/Contraception-After-Childbirth/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7412/Contraception-After-Childbirth/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:05:42 -0700 ellamia Theres no scientific evidence that some foods/drinks can cause baby to be in discomfort with wind. However you may of course try these foods or drinks after the baby is 6 weeks old they suggest and if they have effect.The foods/drinks suggested to avoid: Broccoli Cabbage ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7349/Foods-to-try-and-avoid-while-Breastfeeding-Edited/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7349/Foods-to-try-and-avoid-while-Breastfeeding-Edited/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:53:54 -0700 ellamia Hi everyone,My daughter Ella is a small kid not overly small but most size ones that we buy from all places seem to be too big. Shes 18 months. So i have found three places that are a good size one in length and in waist. I have found small size ones in Big W, Pumpkin Patch and Toys R ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7345/Baby-Clothing/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7345/Baby-Clothing/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:13:56 -0700 ellamia Hi everyone,I dont know whether any of you have been to a Mums and Bubs Movie session but id like to say they are fantastic and strongly recommend it. They have a place to change baby and pram space at the front and have dimmed lights for feeding They also have the sound down low so that it is still ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7340/Mums--Bubs-Movie-Sessions-Hoyts-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7340/Mums--Bubs-Movie-Sessions-Hoyts-/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:42:51 -0700 ellamia Never shake a baby. There is no such thing as a perfect parent and parenting isnt a easy thing. Off course we all get stressed but the best thing to do if your baby keeps crying and you have done all you can do is put the baby in a safe place like their bed and walk off somewhere else ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7339/Shaking-a-baby/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7339/Shaking-a-baby/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:44:13 -0700 ellamia Hi I would just like to say before you get your child vacinated at 2 months for to Rotarix (to stop gastro) please research into this vaccine as the doctors dont tell you alot about it. Personally i was very un happy with the results i found on the internet and also what it has done to my baby, her ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7336/RotarixRotavirus-Oral-Vaccine/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7336/RotarixRotavirus-Oral-Vaccine/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:19:51 -0700 ellamia Hi Everyone,Now when you have kids alot of parents have to upgrade their car, I would like to say one of the best family cars are the mover car for example I have the Hyundai Trijet, Its fantastic. Its a 7 seater car the back 3 seats fold down so you can put shopping and pram in there and theres ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7328/Family-Cars/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7328/Family-Cars/ Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:51:16 -0700 ellamia Hi,I have a 17 month old almost 18 month old baby and a 10 week old baby and my advice is try and get the older one in a bed around this time and keep the young one in the bassinette as long as possible until the older baby is adjusted to the cot and is ok with the new ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7302/Newborn-baby-going-to-a-cot-and-17-month-old-going-to-a-bed/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7302/Newborn-baby-going-to-a-cot-and-17-month-old-going-to-a-bed/ Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:04:45 -0700