How to wean a toddler from bottle feeding

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Bottle feeding a baby is a time-consuming and stressful task. You must monitor your milk production, your baby's feeding schedule, and other factors. Once you start weaning your toddler from the bottle, it can be equally as stressful—but for very different reasons! Some mothers feel bad about denying their toddlers something they adore so much, while others worry that if a bottle isn't around at all times, their children won't get enough food or liquids. What if, then, I could prove to you that things don't have to be this way? That there are actually ways to help you through the process? Be consistent While consistency is important for all aspects of parenting, it's especially important when weaning a toddler from bottle feeding. While your child may be ready to make the transition, she might not want to let go of her beloved bottle—and that's okay! Be patient and don't give up hope if it takes your child a few days or weeks to adjust. The easiest

Green Home Ideas



There is no limit when it comes to creating a greener home for its typical goal is to become environmentally friendly by simplifying things around the home making them more functional, cheaper and sustainable.

Making a green home can save money on household bills while at the same time being eco-friendly.

If you are planning for a home improvement project, focus on the enhancement and efficient use of energy such as lightings, electricity and water consumption, fixtures and furniture.

Here are some suggested green home ideas:

Replace standard windows with large eco-friendly windows. These windows are designed to block the heat outside as it lets the natural light in.

Use low energy light bulbs like CFLs or LEDs as it consumes less energy.
 
Substitute old appliances with energy efficient appliances. Most of us resist replacing our old appliances because they are still in good working condition or it has a sentimental value.  Those antique television sets using picture tubes enclosed in a beautiful wood casing can still be functional by having it as a display on a corner with a flower vase, photo frame or books on top. Decade old refrigerators and air conditioners consume more energy than newer ones with energy star labels wherein it consumes 50-70 percent less energy than those produced in the 80’s.

Follow the 3 Rs – reduce, re-use and recycle materials. For instance, you can turn biscuit cans into flower pots for your garden. Additionally, implement trash segregation as it will produce less waste in the process.

Use plants as natural air filter.  Ornamental plants that can be placed indoors are great air pollutant removers as it will also add beauty in the home.

Consider solar panels and other solar-powered devices.

Use reusable eco-friendly bags when you go shopping. Refrain from using the plastic bags.


It is also important to teach and explain to your children the importance of having a green home in protecting the environment. Welcome their ideas especially in implementing the 3Rs.

Let us all help hand in hand in going green to help save our mother earth and for the next generations to still enjoy the beauty of nature.



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