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A woman's body changes a lot during pregnancy. The breasts and belly are enlarged and the skin becomes very sensitive. That's why you need to change the most important part of the wardrobe during this period - maternity panties. Put comfort as the most important selection criterion. Maternity underwear cannot rub, irritate the skin or restrict movement. This does not mean, of course, that you can't feel beautiful. There are many different models of women's pregnancy lingerie available in stores. You will certainly find something for yourself. In the meantime, however, find out which items of clothing close to your skin should pay special attention to and why. The experts of the Institute of Mother and Child will help you, who have prepared for you a list of safe and comfortable items for this future mother's wardrobe.
Underwear for pregnant women the most important elements:
properly selected maternity bra
comfortable, non-irritating maternity panties,
pregnancy tights,
nightgowns or pajamas,
pregnancy belt.
The most important thing to check when choosing underwear for the future mother is the fabric or knitwear from which it was made. Depending on whether you buy a bra, panties, pajamas, tights or a belt, remember that we put the appearance only in second place. Safety is the most important thing. They will be provided by natural, comfortable, flexible and breathable fabrics and knitted fabrics, thanks to which the expectant mother will gain the comfort she needs.
A properly selected bra for the future mother
One of the first signs of pregnancy is enlarged breasts. With the approaching delivery, the breasts become larger. It soon turns out that the existing bras have become too small and a visit to the store is necessary. What do you have to remember when buying a bra for this special time?
The best pregnancy model is the so-called full cup, i.e. a well-built bra, with full cups. It should have a spacious belt of material under the bust, fastened with double-row hooks (important to have the ability to adjust the circumference) and wide straps with adjustable length. Keep in mind the underwire, especially if you wear a large bra size. They should ideally surround the entire breast. If they even oppress you a little, hurt or stick out, try on a different model or size. The breasts of many pregnant women also become very sensitive. If you belong to them, test a seamless model with thermally shaped cups. Under no circumstances should you buy a bra without trying it on. It may turn out that despite compliance with your measurements, it will not lie well.
Comfortable, non-irritating panties for a pregnant woman
The main thing is that they are sewn from a delicate fabric, not irritating the skin, it will help reduce the risk of infection. Natural, breathable materials such as cotton or bamboo will be great. Depending on the season of the year, you can choose: on cooler days high-rise panties, covering the belly, and for the summer short panties, ending under the belly. It is important that the panties adhere perfectly to the body, but do not compress. Each of the women may, however, have their own preferences, you do not necessarily have to choose high products covering the belly. If you feel more comfortable in your panties under your stomach, nothing stands in the way. It is enough that they are sufficiently flexible, they will not curl or slide - it is very important for your comfort during pregnancy.
A model with a delicate sewn-in strap that will support the growing belly of the future mother will also work great. The risk of infection of the genital tract, in addition to unsuitable material from which the panties are made, may also increase the cut of the panties; thongs often irritate intimate areas. In addition, they can cause discomfort if you suffer from hemorrhoids, not uncommon during this period. In addition, the amount of secretion in the vagina increases physiologically during pregnancy, which makes thongs simply unpractical, it is difficult to buy the right absorbency pad for them. However, if you feel comfortable and sexy in thongs, there are no medical contraindications to wearing them, and special models with front cut in such a way that it does not compress the belly are available in stores.
Underwear and pregnancy tights for the future mother
Future moms can easily find special pregnancy tights in stores. Properly modeled in front, they increase with increasing belly. Due to the fact that they are made of soft cotton with the addition of elastic fiber, they do not cause harmful and uncomfortable pressure, while "breathing", they prevent chafing. Additional reinforcement supports the abdomen, thereby relieving the spinal muscles.
Manufacturers also offer tights with cooling and compression properties, improving circulation; they should be worn if you have varicose veins, they also help with leg swelling.
What about knee socks and stockings?
You should not wear knee-high socks and hold-ups during pregnancy. Tight welts, which are finished, cause discomfort, and above all impede blood circulation. Tights are definitely better during this period.
Nightgowns and pajamas
Like panties, nightwear should be sewn from light and natural fabrics, breathable, pleasant to the touch, and above all non-irritating to the skin. Cotton works great (preferably organic, recommended for women with sensitive skin, prone to allergies). Instead of tight, tight-fitting styles, it is better to choose wider, more comfortable and non-binding movements.
Pregnancy belt
Very useful when a woman has a very large belly or suffers from backache. It will relieve the back, as well as the tendons and pelvis. Unfortunately, during prolonged wearing, the belt can cause circulation problems and by weakening the function of structural muscles constantly. That's why you can't wear it too long, and you can't put on the belt for the night. It's best to get a belt after consulting your gynecologist who will decide if there are any contraindications for wearing it.
When choosing a pregnancy belt, you need to pay attention to the fabric - it should be elastic enough to easily fit to the growing belly and not compress it. It must also be air permeable so that the skin can breathe. It is worth choosing a seamless belt that will not irritate sensitive skin.
There are also special orthopedic belts, recommended e.g. in the case of twin pregnancy, equipped with stiffeners and lateral support belts. They can be adjusted because they have a Velcro fastener for adjusting the circumference.
If you have doubts about which belt you should choose, don't be afraid to ask questions. During your next visit to the gynecologist, ask him if there are any contraindications and what model he advises.
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First of all, a maternity support belt reduces back pain and ensures a good figure. But be careful, because the wrong one can hurt you. How to choose and properly wear a maternity support belt? A pregnancy belly is a heavy burden that the future mother must bear. No wonder that especially in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, you may start to have back pain. The pregnancy belt will help you relieve the spine, pelvis and tendons, thanks to which you will feel relief. However, use it wisely, because the wrong one can harm you and your child.
It is intended for all pregnant women who suffer from backache. A supportive belt will also be useful for future mothers with an exceptionally large tummy or in multiple pregnancies.
The maternity support belt supports the abdomen, thus relieving the spine, eliminating back pain. It also affects the correct body posture. In addition, it corrects the shape of the belly making it look slimmer.
Thanks to this, you can put on tight dresses and tunics in which your tummy will look very nice and subtle. During winter, the advantage of the belt is that it warms the lumbar region, which also reduces back pain and protects the tummy from the cold. It can also be a belt defect if we want to wear it in the summer. Then it can cause excessive sweating, which will not be very pleasant. Therefore, it is important that the belt is made of natural and breathable material.
The belt wraps your stomach tightly enough, so it can cause circulation problems. On the other hand, supporting your abdomen and relieving your back may weaken your back and abdominal muscles. That is why wise use of a pregnancy belt is very important. Do not use it at home when you can relax and relieve your spine in a different way. Leave the pregnancy belt for special occasions when you spend time outside the home, e.g. for a family celebration, longer shopping or a walk. Remember to never put it to sleep.
How to choose the best maternity support belt?
When choosing pay attention to the quality of workmanship and materials used. The material should be flexible so that it easily adapts to the shape of the tummy and does not hold it too tightly. The belt should also be made of a delicate, breathable material that does not cause sweating or irritate the skin. The best will be a seamless belt that does not leave prints on the skin, and also does not stand under clothing.
If you are having bad back pain, choose an orthopedic pregnancy belt. You can also buy a pregnancy belt with a fastener, thanks to which you will be able to adjust it and adapt it to the growing tummy from the first months of pregnancy until the day of delivery.
Decorative maternity belts made of cotton or viscose are also available for purchase, mainly to protect against cold and cover the pregnancy belly in a too-short blouse. Thanks to this, you don't have to wear only pregnancy clothes and give up your favorite blouses that you wore before pregnancy. Such a belt can also have an interesting print that will decorate your tummy.
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A baby crib is an important topic in the life of every parent. Healthy sleep plays an important role in the care and development of the child. It is in the crib that the baby often acquires valuable skills of sitting, standing at the railing, also trains body rotation, but above all sleeps.
1.Baby Crib - which should you choose?
There are currently many types of baby cots on the market. Parents can choose from the furniture with removable rungs, on wheels (with brake) or at poles, thanks to which they also serve as a cradle. Some look impressive, they can also be multifunctional, others are traditional. How to choose a baby cot?
Size
Children's crib has two sizes as standard. Most often, at the beginning parents choose beds for children measuring 120x60 cm. A cot of this size serves a child up to about three years old. On the other hand, children's beds of 140x70 cm can be converted into a couch, which will be used by a child until the seventh
When deciding on a specific size of a crib for children, it is worth considering the size of the apartment and the place where we plan to put the cot, as well as whether we are planning siblings for our child. Then in the children's room will have to fit two cots for children of different sizes, according to the child's needs.
Baby crib must be solidly made. The frames and the frame under the mattress for children's beds must be durable. Given the activity of a small person, the cot must withstand all the effort of our child, from jumping and struggling with the rungs, to playing with your favorite toys. In addition, the baby cot must be carefully finished, not only for aesthetic effects, but mainly for safety reasons.
It should be carefully sanded, and elements such as screws and plugs should be inaccessible to the baby so that he does not swallow them. The cot should be painted with special paints and varnishes safe for children.
Baby cribs can be sold with mattresses. Usually, the mattress for the cri is bought separately. The mattress can be foam, latex, coconut, spring.
Buckwheat husk mattresses are recommended, which are very popular in Japan and China. They are natural and therefore they are breathable, do not cause allergies and do not absorb sweat. In addition, they are safe for the child's spine, because the light scale causes the elasticity of the material from which the mattress is made.
Adjustable height
The baby crib should have three levels of adjustment. The highest setting is recommended for the newborn, which makes it easier for mom to bend over the baby. When the baby begins to sit down, the bottom drops to the second level, and when he starts walking and crawling - to the lowest level.
Extras
Baby crib should be equipped with rungs that protect the baby from bumps. It is also convenient to put the toybox on the outside of the cot, where you can keep the most necessary things. In addition, it is worth choosing crib, to which you can mount a canopy, protecting the child from the sun's rays, which are too sharp for newborns. Some cribs have a drawer in which you can hide, for example, toys.
It is not worth deciding to use cots that are over 10 years old or come from the '70s and' 80s because they do not meet modern safety standards. Today's cribs have a certificate and such are worth choosing.
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With the appearance of a newborn, you need to take care of the purchase of various products to take care of him. When arranging a children's corner or, if space allows, children's rooms should include functional sleeping areas (cot, pram, cradle, cot), hygiene measures (chest of drawers, table, changing mat or changing table), massage surface), for water procedures (bath, mini-pool, sink).
The children's room should be bright and warm. Furniture and accessories of all kinds are practical, very comfortable for both the child and parents, as well as for safety, free movement, exchange and not collecting dust.
The changing board is a modern, comfortable place to change a child
Do you need a changing table?
In the first months of life, the child requires a lot of attention, and parents need a separate place where it will be convenient to change clothes, change diapers, massage and exercise with the child.
For all these manipulations you will need a changing table. It should be large enough, comfortable, always with sides on the sides and in the headboard, with a soft mattress. It has various types of drawers and shelves, in which it is very convenient to have various accessories necessary to care for the child.
But what if the apartment is small and the sofa, where mom and dad are sleeping, is a cot? Such luxury as a table or chest of drawers for changing a baby, in tight conditions can not afford it. To help parents in another very convenient device.
The perfect solution
A real salvation for childcare in a small room or apartment will be a changing board. It has a rigid foundation and can be used anywhere on the desk (writing, dining room, magazine), linen chest of drawers, on the lid of the washing machine. It can also be placed on the side of a baby cot or ordinary adult bathtub.
Qualitative features
Each scrolling board should ideally have two elements:
the board itself, on the sides and on the head of which there are sides, protecting the child from falling (in some models, the sides are placed on four sides);
mattress, completely covering the rigid base.
The base of the board is made of wooden layers of various strong species of trees or strong plastic. The mattress consists of a soft base (latex, foam rubber), covered with non-toxic oilcloth or other waterproof material with hypoallergenic properties.
Another variant of pelenalnikov is a flat, solid base plate plus a mattress with sides at a right angle or in the shape of a horseshoe, which has a "magic" changing table. Discs of this compact size are very convenient to carry from place to place. Many models can have special headrests on soft bases.
Experts distinguish between two types of sleeping surfaces. The first is the changing table. This diaper allows you to install it on a cot. It has reliable restrictions from below, so it is attached to the sides.
The second option is to change the board on the dresser. Such a diaper can have both a solid (made of wood) and a flexible soft base (light form). It is installed on any stable rigid surface (commode, table, floor, etc.). This option can be taken with you on a trip with a child.
The benefits of replacing the board
Changing boards have their unique features:
mobility;
utility;
hygiene;
security;
practicality.
Every correct changing board on the crib has straps for attaching the baby. The bottom boards are equipped with stops and straps to reduce slipping on the sides of the cot. Changing the child and the permissible load, which ranges from 0 to 7 and from 3 to 15 kilograms.
Correct disc installation
The mattress should be removed before installing the changer on the bed. In the gap on the board to hold the straps and fix the board on the sides, squeezing the edges of the cot straps. The belts must be fully inserted in the buckles until they snap into place.
Adjust the length of the straps and tighten them so that the diaper is pressed tightly against the cot. Lay the mattress. If your child's cot has wheels, they should be closed before using the board.
After mounting on the dresser, make sure that the changing table with the inside of the changing mat fits tightly to the upper (flap) chest. Do not install it on a protruding surface.
Check if everything is done correctly? If so, now everything is ready to welcome the master of the changing board.
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