أكتر حاجة بتقلق الامهات الجداد ازاى تخلى ابنها يتكرع ,الموضوع سهل جدا مش محتاج تدخل كبير ,فكرة التجشؤ او زى ما بنسميه بالعامية المصرية التكريع:اننا نخرج الهوا الزيادة اللى دخل للطفل اثناء الرضاعة,فى الحقيقة مش كل الاطفال محتاجين لعملية دى لانه مش بالضرورة انهم يكونوا ابتلعوا كمية كبيرة من الهوا اثناء الرضاعة..وعموما لو طبطبنا على ظهره بعد الرضاعة فى الدقائق القليلة بعدما يتم ارضاعه اى هوا زيادة هيخرج فى صورة التجشؤ او التكريع.

وفى طرق ممكن تساعدنا اكتر زى مثلا:

شيليه على صدرك وطبطبى بالراحة او مثلا تنيميه على رجلك او ينام ع الارض بحيث تبقى بطنه لتحت وتطبطبى بالراحة او انه ياخد وضع الجلوس وتمسكيه كويس وتطبطبى عى ظهره

الطبطبة بتكون بشكل اقوى شوية من اللمسات الحنونة للام وفى اولاد كتير بيقدروا يعملوا كدة بدون مساعدة بنساعد الطفل على اخراج الهوا فاول دقيقتين من بعد الرضاعه لو ما حصلش كدة بنسيبه او بنكررها بعد فترة اذا حسينا انه مش مرتاح 

واحنا بنرضعه مثلا لازم نوقف لحد ما نساعده يعمل كدة ,بس ناخد بالنا انهم بيغضبوا جدا اذا توقفت الرضاعه بدون داعى وعشان منخليش الهوا الزيادة يدخل معدته اثناء الرضاعه نتأكد ان بؤه قافل تماما على حلمة الام.

Burping ,The biggest dilemma of all new moms.

0. Burping: The Biggest Dilemma for All New Moms
   
   
   Babies and parents alike seem to get significant relief from getting out whatever gas happens to make its way in, but, for some reason, moms take their babies’ burping activity very seriously. Given the amount of attention paid to that topic, we would like to clarify some points.
   Burping is a relatively natural process that doesn’t need much of your interference. I’ve seen many parents frantically trying to elicit a burp every few minutes during and after each feeding. The fact is that some babies just don’t swallow as much air or need to burp as much as others. And if your baby is going to burp, he/she will probably do so within a few minutes of having his/her back patted.
   Ideally, you want to decrease your baby’s chances of discomfort by coaxing out whatever air has found its way into your baby’s stomach. Here are some basic burping techniques that will aid the process.
   
   
   • Positioning 
   There are three positions. The classic burping technique (and often the most popular) involves holding up your baby facing you against your chest with his head resting just over your shoulder. You can also sit your baby upright on your lap, supporting his trunk by putting one hand across his chest and under his armpits while patting his back with the other. Or you can lay your baby on his belly across your lap or on the floor to help compress his stomach and press the air out.
   
   
   • Patting
   Pat or rub your baby’s back for a couple of minutes after he drinks a bit harder than a soft touch.
   
   
   • Planning. 
   If your baby doesn’t burp within a couple of minutes, you can stop and try again later if he still seems uncomfortable. In fact, many babies are able to master a burp all on their own. If your baby swallows a lot of air or is uncomfortable during feedings, try stopping and burping him in the middle. Beware; babies hate to be interrupted while eating for no good reason.
   
   
   • Patience. 
   Accept the fact that some babies do not need to burp (or be burped) with every feeding especially when they don’t swallow much air.
   Apart from helping your baby to avoid sucking in a lot of air in the first place, try to get out any air bubbles in one big satisfying burp (or two) shortly afterwards. Luckily some babies don’t seem to be bothered by the presence of stomach gas and so you don’t need to exert too much effort in the following burping endeavors.
   
   
   Source: Heading Home with Your Newborn. A book I recommend for all mothers. 

Healthy Snacks: back to school

Healthy Snacks: Back to School

School is around the corner, and it’s very important to know what foods to give your kids and what to completely avoid. Here are some tips to help keep your family healthy.

1.     Keep healthy food in your house and in their school bags. Most food (eaten in moderation) is healthy! Buy fresh nutrients as much as possible and keep the processed snack foods to a minimum.

2. Be a role model. Always eat with your kids the same healthy food you serve them and make them see how delicious it is.
3. Set the when and where to eat. Make it clear that snack time is immediately after school and not within the hour before dinner. Insist that he eats in the same spot each time — at the table. Mindless snacking in front of the television or while playing video games sets up a lifetime of poor eating habits.
4. Once your child is old enough to stay alone, make suggestions about his or her options for snacking, but don’t control what he or she chooses. If a food is in your house, it must be a healthy food and therefore allowable to eat.

We’ve been talking a lot about healthy food, but what is really considered healthy?  Any food that is more than just calories and simple sugars is healthy. Unhealthy foods such as candy, pop, and highly processed snack foods can be in your house for special occasions but should not be on your weekly grocery shopping list. Foods made low-fat or with sugar substitutes are not part of a healthy diet for children who are in the stages of growth and development.

Here are some ideas for nutritious after-school snacks:

·      A milk beverage or water to drink. For some variety, kids can experiment with fresh fruits and herbs as water additives.

·      Carbohydrates such as whole-grain breads and crackers with a protein source such as peanut butter, cheese, hummus, tuna, or pesto.  Since carbohydrates are quickly absorbed and metabolized, the addition of protein and fiber will help keep away hunger until dinner time.

·      Fruits and vegetables are best served with another fat or protein source so the snack stays with your child until dinner.

·      For kids who are in middle school and beyond, leftovers make a good after-school snack since they are presumably something the family likes. Plus, they come ready-to-eat.

After-school snacks are a great way to begin to teach your kids to cook and a way to gently challenge your child or teenager to broaden his or her tastes and try new foods or mix up old foods together in new ways.  The more you involve your kids in snack preparation, the greater their enjoyment of snack time and foods will be in general.

source:http://childrenspgh.org/2013/08/20/back-to-school-with-nutritious-after-school-snacks/