Finding time for yourself when you’re a new parent can seem impossible. This new bundle of joy requires all of your attention, so there doesn’t appear to be a lot left to give yourself. Even new parents can find ways to treat themselves, though, whether it’s in big or small ways. Some changes that you make can improve your lives for the better for the next few months or years, while others can give you small moments of pleasure in between the daily drudgery. If you feel like you need a treat to cheer yourself up or so you can get a break, try one of these ideas.

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Make Your Bed More Comfortable

Sleep is so important when you’re a new parent, but it’s being a parent that can stop you from getting enough. It can take a long time for your baby to sleep through the night, and even then, it’s early mornings for the next few years, at least. You can’t do much your baby’s sleeping habits, apart from establishing a routine as soon as possible, but you can do some things to make your sleep better. Some people are put off buying a new mattress because they’re worried about the disposal of the old one. Luckily, junk removal companies can provide a solution by taking all of your unwanted junk (such as a mattress or yard waste), and dispose of it. One thing to try is getting a new mattress. Take a look at Mattress-Guides for more info on how a new mattress could help. When you are able to get some shut-eye, you can be sure that you’ll get better quality sleep. If you want to learn more about natural mattresses, you may find that you want to get a new mattress for yourself.

Eat a Decent Meal

When you’re short on time, eating well isn’t always a priority. When you first have a baby, some friends and family members are nice enough to drop off meals. But as that comes to a stop, you might resort to eating quick and easy meals. They might be healthy enough, but you’re mostly focusing on nutrition and not pleasure. One way to treat yourself is to have a meal that you eat for the joy of it, and not just to make sure you’re eating enough. You don’t have to leave the house or even cook anything. Get something delivered and enjoy not even having to wash the dishes.

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Do Nothing

While sometimes it’s difficult not to just collapse on the sofa at the end of the day, there’s always a voice nagging that you have things to do. But sometimes you just need to ignore it and do absolutely nothing for a while. Even if it’s just for an hour or two, watching TV or closing your eyes for a bit is much better than doing another load of laundry. You could find that you are more likely to be productive if you sit back and relax for a couple of hours. Seeing as you could be part of the 120.6 million households who have TV, (check out more cable tv statistics for 2020 here), then it would be a shame to see this appliance get wasted. It is there to be watched after all. Don’t worry, all of your chores will still be there in an hour. If you don’t have a TV, it might be worthwhile thinking about getting one as it is a perfect pass time if you just need to chill out. Why not also consider getting something like these corner TV units if you are running out of space in your living room. This might be the perfect way for you to relax after a long day.

Have Some Time Off

It can be difficult to let someone else look after your child for the first time. However, sometimes it gets more difficult the longer you leave it. Find someone you trust to look after your baby, even if it’s just for half an hour. Taking some time off, when you can go and get a coffee, go shopping or just take a walk, gives you a well deserved break. And it starts getting both you and your child used to being apart.

New parents deserve to treat themselves sometimes. It’s important to look after yourself so that you can be a better parent.

I come from a long line of “naturalist”. My own mother grew up in the “hippie generation”, after all, and that meant that a lot of her views, at home and around the world, were rooted in “back to basics” and natural remedies. You could even say that that I was nurtured by nature. This “crunchy” mindset followed me into adulthood and eventually into motherhood.

My household was covered in natural products. From my cleaning supplies, to my toiletries, even my ingredients were organic or homegrown and found straight from nature. When my son hit the infamous teething milestone, I knew that I wanted to keep his remedies as close to nature as possible. I had a lot of questions about teething like “can teething cause vomiting?” Of course, I went to my mom for answers and suggestions.

She told me about how she used amber stones on our cheeks and foreheads when we started teething. Even coming from my background, I felt this was a little far-fetched and would be hard to sell to my husband. Still, my mom swore by it, and raising seven kids gets you some credibility. I went straight to google to look up amber in correlation with teething.

Baltic Amber gets its name from the sea it’s located near and is harvested from the conifer trees in the area. The sap is collected and the resin (which can also be bought at the website) is separated and made into amber. The amber made in this area is known to have the highest traces of succinic acid in amber today, amounting to a whopping 8%, 4% higher than other ambers.

What is succinic acid? Succinic acid is the component responsible for relieving your babies swollen gums, but also is responsible for curing many other ailments. For centuries, European and Asian cultures have used amber to cure many things such as headaches, muscle and joint aches, and even mood disorders. This is because succinic acid acts like an anti-inflammatory, helping relieve muscle aches, swollen gums, and menstrual cramps, among other things.

Amber is also packed full of antioxidants, which aide in boosting your immunity. Recently, therapist have started suggesting amber necklaces for patients who experience anxiety or situational depression. With amber boasting so many medicinal benefits, why wouldn’t it be mother nature’s #1 recommendation?

Amber comes in a variety of colors, ranging from light lemonades to richer cherries. Color hardly means anything on its own, but when debating over raw vs polished, you’ll want to consider who and what you’re buying it for. Many suggestions advise getting a polished necklace if purchasing for infants or children. This is because raw beads can be too irritating for a young child’s skin due to the porous surface of the bead. However, if purchasing for yourself or another adult, a raw necklace may be best.

Amber works when it’s heated by the body, allowing the resin to seep through the surface and into the bloodstream. Lighter colors, such as your lemons or honeys contain more succinic acid, which would be best if considering a polished bead. If purchasing a raw bead, your darker colors such as deep honeys and rich cherries would be adequate.

My son has been wearing his amber teething necklace from http://www.balticwonder.com/ for a few months now. Right away we noticed he was drooling less, and after about a week we noticed that his cranky spells and nights spent crying had decreased. Amber saved my sanity and brought back my spunky, happy baby back. It’s definitely worth a try! If you find that amber isn’t working and your baby is really struggling, then perhaps you should take them to the dentist, just to check there are no underlying issues. If you are in California you may want to try this Dentist Santa Monica – I’ve heard they are great with young children and babies. However, this should be a last resort, and I suggest you make amber your first port of call. I even purchased an amber necklace for myself! Alternatively, you can try consulting the piedmont dentistry in harrisburg. My mother was right. Amber was and still is nature’s best advice!