Tantrums, tantrums, tantrums oh my!

My son has finally figured out that if he screams, bangs his head, throws himself on the floor, holds his breath and gives me the sad pouty face he can get momma to do anything! My son is only 16 months but it seems like the terrible twos have arrived early. He's a smart little guy, he's speaking in sentences already but with that comes a slew of holy terror tantrums. I never realized how frustrated a baby can get. If he's in is high chair and wants out before he's done eating, he will bang his head against the back of the chair until I take him out. He throws his bottle or basically anything he has in his possession on the floor over and over just to watch mommy pick it up. I have become a hostage of this behavior to say the least. I have called my doctor in a panic only to have him say with a mumbling laugh "Mrs. Manticoff this is normal toddler behavior". I have been online for hours researching tantrums and what to do about them to no avail. The basic undertone of most articles is to ignore the child and eventually he will stop. When your child is banging his head against a hard surface over and over, it's kind of hard to ignore. I feel guilty, holding myself responsible for his behavior. I am a stay at home mom who has given my son my undivided attention. I read to him, cuddle with him, talk to him constantly, take him to the park, so what did I do wrong I would ask myself. If I tried to talk to him in a firm voice and say no don't do that he would laugh at me. Well, I could tell you know I have realized you do have to ignore there behavior, unless of course like my son they are banging there heads over and over. Tantrums are a manipulation technique only if you allow them to be. Ignore and tantrums no more, is my new motto. This is a phase that they will grow out of eventually, god willing, so you have to be patient and trust in yourself. What are your tips for handling tantrums?

Juicing for your kids!

Theres no juice on the market that is without added sugars, high fructose corn syrup and many other added preservatives. What better way to make sure your kids are getting the most nutrition out of there fruits and vegetables than juicing. They can get there full daily allowance of fruits and veggies without the pouty faces, you know what I'm talking about. There is no harder deed than getting your child to eat his broccoli or spinach. Well you can juice these veggies along with an apple and they will not notice there sipping spinach. It can be a fun experience going to the farmers market and letting them pick out there own concoction of veggies and fruits they would like juiced. They can help peel oranges, take the pits out of apples and it becomes and event. You can take left over carrot shreds and use them in carrot cake, over a salad or in a meatloaf. You can also take left over orange peels and put them in a spray bottle with water and you have a natural air cleaner. You can even let the kids run around and spray the house knowing there's no chemicals just good old fashion oranges. I think investing in a juicer is one of the best things you can do for your children. Another idea is adding there vitamin supplements in a dropper and adding it to there juice. You can also add flax seed oil which contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids which support brain development and eye development. It's good for there skin, nervous system, and little hearts. Juicers are not that expensive, you can get a good one for $100.00. One I like is the Jack la lannes Power Juicer. I have on at home and I juice oranges and carrot every morning for my 14 month old. It's safe to juice for babies 9 months and up. Just introduce one vegetable or fruit at a time to juice for 3 days and if they develop and allergy you know the culprit. Most veggies and fruits do not cause allergies. The main ones I would be careful with are strawberries and blueberries. Are kids are our future why not give them a great nutritional start. Just food for thought.

All You Magazine

I'm ecstatic to find All You Magazine. It's filled with money saving tips from how to save on grocerys to your monthly bills. It's filled with coupons for food, cosmetics, baby products ect.. The magazine also has an Website at Allyou.com. The website also has coupons you can print out, you have to download the coupon printer first. The magazine also lists other websites where you find money saving tips and freebies. Here is a short list of some of those websites, Freebies4mom.com, Heyitsfree.com, freestufftime.com. freecycl.org and instoresnow.walmart.com. This is a really good magazine and website that I think would benefit everybody looking to save money in these hard times. I will be researching other websites for money saving tips and coupons and will periodically update my list. Heres to saving mommy's!

Flaxseed for Babies!

We all know the benefits of Flax Seed, its an amazing nutrient. Well what about incorporating it in your baby food. I add Milled Flax Seed in my sons oatmeal in the morning. Hodgson Mill is the brand and you can purchase it at your local Trader Joe's. It has 2600 mgs of Omega 3-Oils, its a great source of fiber, is gluten free and has no salt, trans fats or sugar. What's better than that! Its all natural and is milled so fine my baby doesn't even notice it's in his oatmeal. I highly recommend this product if you are interested in incorporating Omega-3 Fatty acids in your childs food. I know there is a concern with Fish Oils containing traces of Mercury, Flaxseed is a great alternative. Try it out you have nothing to loose but a healthier baby!

Buttons!

I never understood why baby clothes had buttons on them. Aren't buttons considered choking hazards. The other day my son had the top button of his shirt in his mouth, trying to rip it off. I nearly freaked and literally ripped the shirt off of him. We all know babys will put anything in there mouth and here they have these colorful looking round things on there clothes, of course there going to chew on them. What are these companies thinking, what was i thinking to put the button filled shirt on him. To say the least all button riddened clothes are off to charity. I think these companies should put a little more thought on what they put on baby clothes. What do you think?

Graco playpens

Have you ever wondered why the frames of your playpen weren't padded? I mean it would make sense to pad them especially when your babys runs around the play pen at full speed. I had a horrible experience the other day when my son bashed his face on the upper frame which is just a hard pole covered by thin fabric. He cut open his gums and was bleeding. I was furious at the company and myself for letting my child play in such a unsafe playpen. I am off to buy a playpen that is padded. What are these companies thinking when they put such unsafe products on the market. Lesson learned here.

Welcome to the Mommies Corner

As you may have have figured out i am a Mommy! I have a 15 year old teenage girl and an 11 month old baby boy so you know my hands are filled. I am a stay at home mom who wanted to start a blog for mommies to read, relate and share advice with each other. I will be giving some advice in this blog on Nutrition for children, safety tips, CPR for infants and children as well as my every day experiences. I will also be reviewing baby products and i will share what works and what doesn't. I will be keeping you up to date on all recalls for baby products. I also have a Beauty Blog at emanticoff.blogspot.com( Pretty in Pink Gloss.com). I am a Freelance Makeup Artist and Beauty Consultant. Right now i am focusing on two things, raising my children on one hand and starting a Beauty Consulting business on the other. I would like to join both these worlds together in harmony. I also have had some experience in child care with babysitting so i have learned alot. I hope you enjoy reading my entries and join in by leaving some advice of your own. Your own stories would be welcomed as well.