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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

4 Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

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Most homeowners go a long way in ensuring their homes look good physically. But of course, there are specific points that should be given more weight if you want to keep your family healthy and safe from indoor air contaminants. While we spend most of our time indoors, the air inside your home tends to become stale and polluted more than the air outside. Here are some tips to help keep the air you breathe clean and safe. Keep your floors clean Germs and bacteria gets into your home carried by your feet. Clean your mat at the entrance regularly to prevent build-up of dirt and keep germs from spreading and multiplying. Mop floors on a daily basis and use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to ensure that all particles are trapped in the filter.  Have an Air Duct cleaning service A home’s HVAC system is coiled around the entire home and it recirculates air from one room to another several times a day. It gives a lot of potential for mold particles to spread and cause chaos