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8 Basic garments for spring

Posted on 01/03/2022 - 20:26 by Astrid Rivera Reynoso

Winter is finally over, and the season preferred by many has arrived. It’s time to take out our fresh clothes to enjoy the outdoors. These spring essentials will help you choose the perfect look for your children this season.

Whether for a picnic, spring parades, or a pool party with your friends, the Fruits and Vegetables and Spring Party collections, designed by Anahí, have outfits for every occasion. Your mischievous ones will look adorable and very stylish.

The funky watercolor and print designs from the Fruits and Vegetables collection will add a fresh touch to your kids’ style. In contrast, the Spring Party collection’s animal robes and costumes for welcoming spring are ideal for enjoying the sun.

“It was very emotional to design these clothes as they reminded me of my childhood and how much I liked to have fun with my family. I loved being part of the creative process and assembling two such special collections with Baby Creysi for all of your little ones”.
Anahí

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Rompers

Without a doubt, it is a garment that should not be missing from your baby’s wardrobe. The cotton fabric will keep him cool, even on the hottest days.

Bodysuits

With its fun prints and cotton fabric, the spoiled little person in the house can enjoy an afternoon in the park.

The fun prints on this garment make it perfect for hot days. Photo: Baby Creysi

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Footless rompers

This look will give your children the freedom to move and make mischief in the front garden or the park.

The romper is perfect for hot afternoons. Photo: Baby Creysi

Jumpsuits

Girls will be able to explore and play in comfort. The prints add a flirty touch to this outfit.

Robes

This garment should not be missing if your children are going to a pool party with their friends or if they are going on a family trip to the beach.

You can cover your little one with this little robe when leaving the pool. Photo: Baby Creysi

Costumes

Spring school parades are highly anticipated, and in this outfit, your daughter will be an adorable little bee.

This bee costume is ideal for spring parades. Photo: Baby Creysi

T-shirts

These garments are essential in your children’s closet, whether combined with rompers, joggers, or jeans. You can create different styles for all kinds of occasions.

Jeans

This type of pants gets you out of trouble, whether for a meal with the family or a birthday party, they are for all occasions. Jeans help you create many styles.

Remember that cotton clothes keep little ones cool. Synthetic fibers or wool irritate anyone’s skin, your baby’s too, explains the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Anahí: When mom is sad

Posted on 21/01/2022 - 11:48 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

Sadness is a normal feeling in all human beings and it happens to us moms, too. Today I am going to tell you about something that has been hard for me and we are all still struggling: Covid-19. It just started when Emiliano came into our lives.

Every pregnancy is different. With Manu I did not experience any kind of sadness, I felt happy, but with Emiliano it was different. I can’t say I had postpartum depression. Everything was normal in my quarantine, but when that period passed, the next day, the confinement due to Covid-19 began.

The lockdown

In the face of the pandemic and the lockdown I had a very hard downturn. Like everyone, I felt uncertainty and fear. I was thinking, “I just brought this little human into the world and the world is falling apart”.

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We were locked down and that’s when I experienced a lot of sadness. I spent over six months without even sticking my nose in the door because I had a newborn. I felt like the world was crashing down and many scary thoughts haunted me.

Even today

Thank goodness, I no longer have all those fears, but it was very hard for me to go out again. Even today, Covid-19 remains a difficult topic. Like millions of people, the pandemic has affected me greatly and continues to be difficult for me. Then we went down with Covid, imagine, it was even harder!

Step by step

Little by little I understood that we have to carry on, we have to give it a try. And yes, you have to keep living. With the vaccines, we can already do certain things, but carefully, because the pandemic is not over yet.

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Be certain that everything will be alright

Like millions of mothers, my children are the ones who drive me the most. They give me hope and faith.

All human beings, women or men, must believe in something.

Whatever you want to believe in, but BELIEVE, because faith is our greatest strength. It is believing that everything will turn out well, but also having faith in yourself that you can keep on. You may not know how but visualize yourself with health, happiness and well-being. As dark as things may seem, be sure that all this will settle down, it will be over.

I don’t know if it will help you, but let me tell you about it because it has helped me a lot:

Do a lot of yoga and meditation.
Try to be in balance, in your center.

Obviously, like everyone else, I also have difficult moments, but I make an effort to try not to depend on anything external. We alone can give ourselves a cuddle and, believe me, it is what we need the most.

If you are one of those women who feel sad or depressed, for whatever reason, call it Covid-19 or postpartum depression, please ask for help.

I know it is easier to say it than to do it, many people may not have enough resources to look for a professional (because therapy is also very expensive), but try to talk about it.

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When you discuss your fears, sadness, or concerns with people you trust, you will automatically feel better. They can be your friends, your family, your partner, the closest ones. I can tell that doing this helps a lot and can get you out of a big hole.

The worst thing we can do when we are in a period of depression or sadness is to isolate ourselves, lock ourselves in our thoughts, keep everything inside…

So, I recommend that if you are feeling like this, talk about it. Bring out the things that are hurting inside of you. That’s what I would advise: shout it out, talk it over and over again until you feel better!

Byt if you can’t go to therapy or you don’t have that opportunity, then talk about it with the people who love you, who will respond to you from the heart and who will want to help you. Remember that you are not alone.

I am Anahí and I am looking forward to meeting you in my next article for Baby Creysi.

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Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version

Anahí: Jealousy among siblings

Posted on 06/01/2022 - 11:54 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

A topic that overwhelms many moms and dads is jealousy among siblings. Today I want to explain to you what my experience with Manu was like when Emiliano joined the family, and why you should give your little one time to go through this process along with your support.

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The famous jealousy among siblings

Jealousy is a normal feeling. As long as they are temporary and do not significantly alter the coexistence and development of your little one, you do not have to worry.

It is a fear of losing the love and attention given by parents and it is logical, no matter how much you prepare your kids, there are times when they are unavoidable.

I think lots of babies go through this. When I was pregnant, Manu saw my belly, but he did not realized one hundred percent –unless he were older– that inside me there was a human being who was going to take away the toys!

First, everything is perfect for the older brother: the belly, the baby, hugging, kissing… But when Emiliano was born, it was a shock.

Manu was very jealous. My husband and I read a lot and applied every method we found to make the process more bearable. You know, that if you bring him a gift when the brother is born, that if you involve him, as much as he can, in taking care of him…

We applied everything we already knew and were told over and over again, we did it to the letter, but the jealousy was tremendous.

The moment he tried to hug the baby, an uncontrollable cry immediately broke out, “Mom, come with me!”

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Jealousy between siblings is completely NORMAL

What can you do when your older child is jealous of the newborn sibling? I believe that the main point, I say it again, is to clearly recognize that they are completely NORMAL.

Think like your child does, put yourself in his shoes.

How is it possible that as a child, I have a mother and a father, and suddenly another child arrives and I have to share not only my room, my bed, my clothes, but also my mother and my father?

It is absolutely logical and you have to understand that feeling. As a mother, I never told him, “Don’t be jealous, he’s your brother, you must love him, stop crying!” Never did I do it!

Rather, and I think it is something that will be very useful to you as well, I accompanied him in his process.

What does that mean?

Simply, tell him clearly what is happening so that he understands that the new member of the family is not going to take any love away from him, on the contrary.

Although we are very busy with the new baby, who requires all your attention, it is essential that you spend time with your eldest son and explain that his brother comes to fill him with love and joy.

Children do understand. You have to be clear with them and tell them that the new little brother or sister is going to be their best friend forever and that, if they build such a strong bond between themselves, nothing will ever stop them.

Another thing that helped me is that Manu saw the beautiful relationship I have with my sister and that’s why I was also able to talk about the issue of brotherhood.

And speaking about my sister, we can see that it is different in each family. She is six years older than me and, in a child’s perspective, that difference is very big. In addition, my parents tell me, and she asked God to have a little sister every day.

When her little sister finally arrived, it was a dream come true, I was her doll! She did my hair, she dressed me, played with me. For my sister it was different because she wanted to have someone to play with, but we didn’t give Manu a chance, suddenly his little brother arrived.

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Don’t panic!

Indeed, jealousy among siblings is normal, so don’t panic. Sometimes we get very nervous, but they are phases and this one will pass too.

For example, nowadays Manu and Emiliano adore each other, they cannot live without each other. Even Manu wants his brother to sleep in his bed, they are inseparable.

Looking back, you realize that it was just a moment and it was worth it. My boy had something in his little heart that was bothering him, and it was good that he took it out.

I think that this issue of jealousy has happened to all mothers with their babies. My advice would be not to panic. It is just a phase, it will pass, you just have to accompany him in his process.

Validate his feelings, don’t act like nothing’s wrong or tell him not to cry. If he wants to cry it’s for a reason, his heart is asking for it, he needs you. Then you have to accompany him, you will see that little by little he will not only adapt to the new member of the family, but both will love each other.

I hope these tips help you.I am Anahí and I am looking forward to meeting you in my next column in Baby Creysi.

Find a wide variety of clothes for your little one in our online store on Amazon.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Anahí: The arrival of my second child

Posted on 07/12/2021 - 13:14 by Ligia Oliver

Having a second child or not, have you thought about it?

Having a second child or not, have you thought about it? I’m going to tell you what my experience was when I decided to grow my family.

When Manu was born, my husband and I always thought that God would give us the blessing of being able to give him a little sister or brother.

It was always in our plans, but I wanted to wait a bit to give my little Manu all the time he needed. Also to feel that I was ready and to prepare my body.

It was definitely something we wanted and planned together. Before taking a step forward towards the search of another child, both you and your partner need to be honest about whether this is really what you want.

I particularly believe that a brother or sister is a great gift as he becomes your friend, confidant, partner and support in life. However, I also know that we all have different circumstances and that this is not a decision to be made lightly.

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Get your body ready

Once you have made the decision, the next step is to go easy and give yourself some time to prepare your body.

Although each woman is different and the puerperium stage lasts 40 days, I recommend that you go little by little.

It has been demonstrated that a woman needs a minimum of one year to get the strength back to carry a pregnancy.

In fact, the World Health Organization recommends waiting 18 months and suggests that shorter intervals are associated with greater risk to the baby, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and other pediatric complications.

Each one of us knows when it is the right time, we can feel it, but it is worth going to your gynecologist, taking care of your diet and taking vitamins. Remember that you are not alone and that bringing a new life is no small thing.

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A decision made by the couple

Whether or not to have a second child is something that is decided and enjoyed as a couple. As I told you, my husband and I discussed it and the day it came true it was beautiful.

I remember that just on Father’s Day, his second Father’s Day, Manu and I gave him the news that I was pregnant and that we were going to have another baby. It was very nice.

Thank God I had two wonderful pregnancies, without any complications.

And Emiliano arrived. When we found out that he was going to be another boy I was delighted. I always thought that I was going to be a mother of girls and it turned out that God had other plans for me, which I love and am infinitely grateful for. I am so happy to be a mother of two boys that I don’t need anything else.

This is true

All mothers say this, but you will understand me because it is true, all we want is for our babies to be well, healthy, have free souls, happy and that they come into this world to transform everything. The rest does not matter.

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Today I want to tell you that I am the happy mother of two beautiful boys and that I am going to do everything in my power to make them happy and good people, with goals in life.

In other words, you don’t have to give them everything, but encourage them to achieve things for themselves, to fight for their dreams and never give up.

I can assure you that, in the long run, our children will thank us much more if you teach them to work hard rather than making everything easy for them, because the day they go out into the world they won’t know how to fight for their dreams.

Well, that’s how we decided to have a second baby.

So far, I can tell you that we want to be a family of 4, but I don’t know, there is a proverb that says, “Tell God about your plans…”

I’m Anahí and I am looking forward to meeting you in my next article in Baby Creysi.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

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Anahí: The invisible work of mothers

Posted on 07/11/2021 - 08:30 by Desarrollo WebAdictos

A few months ago, I read a study that caught my attention. It’s called T he Invisible Housework: Mothers as Captains of Homes, by psychologist Lucia Ciciolla, an academic at Oklahoma State University.

I confess that she shocked me. Through a detailed analysis, she explains how everything we women do at home affects the physical, emotional and psychological health, and it seems that “no one notices“.

I know that each of us has different circumstances, but in this research, the expert examines how the distribution of work in the couple is related to the well-being of women and, therefore, of the whole family.

90% of those surveyed women considered that they had full responsibility for organizing the family's schedules, 70% said they were "the captain" of the ship and 78% assured that they were the ones who knew and had contact with the teachers of the kids.

What the expert says is that the enormous mental burden of organizing a family and household chores, promoting the well-being of children and even making financial decisions generates feelings of anguish and emptiness in women. In the long run, this deteriorates health and generates dissatisfaction with the partners.

That unseen work

In some cases, when we announce that we are going to be mothers, people dedicate all their support and attention to us, but when our baby is born, it seems that we have disappeared and that we do not need help.

The fact is that the invisible work of mothers is taken for granted. It is an endless list of pending issues that seems to be magically resolved. It doesn’t matter if you have someone to help you at home. You as a mom are the leader, the one who asks for medical appointments, the one who is aware of the children’s activities, the one who organizes and knows what is needed in the fridge.

I certainly think that, like you, I am also a multitasker. And how not to be one? I truly believe that part of a mom’s job is to remember every detail, every appointment, date, or task. It is taking care of the home and raising the children, but I can also feel a great responsibility for the general well-being and the emotional states that my children present.

It is simply an exhausting job, rarely seen and validated.

Dad gets more and more involved, but it’s still not enough

The good news is that both men and women are beginning to recognize that the management of the home continues to fall on the female side. It may not seem much, but think about it: until a few years ago nobody stopped to think about the mother, always devoted, without making any complaint.

Today we know that if we want children to be well, we need to attend the well-being of mothers, our well-being.

The investigation that I am telling you about links this type of mental load to high levels of anguish in mothers. There is no doubt that this constant juggling and multitasking takes its toll on us.

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Balance is the key

It is vitally important to get organized for allowing fathers, besides being providers, to get involved in everything else in the home. We must talk about dividing the tasks in a coherent way, consciously, that is, making them responsible for some particular tasks.

That way the emotional burden and stress we suffer as moms will be more bearable. If we are calm and let our partner participate in daily activities, letting him do it his way, without controlling or wanting him to do it our way, we will surely have a better relationship with him and with our children. It is important to feel supported in order to have the emotional resources to face the great task of being a mother.

You are a priority too

We are taught that the first thing in our lives should be our children, then our partner and at the end of a long list of “priorities” we remember that we also need time for ourselves.

We have to learn that before being mothers, wives and daughters, we are women. It is normal that among so many obligations that come along motherhood, we forget about ourselves, but motherhood cannot be a sentence. It is essential that every day you dedicate a space to do those activities that brought you joy, physical and emotional well-being before becoming a mother.

Every day I give myself that “mom time” because it makes me feel good and be a better mother. I give myself a space to exercise and pamper myself doing the things that I have always enjoyed. Are you capable of giving yourself an hour a day just for you? Try it, you will regain your individuality and feel happier.

I am Anahí and I am looking forward to meeting you in my next article in Baby Creysi.

Find a wide variety of clothes for your little one in our online store on Amazon.

Translated by: Ligia M. Oliver Manrique de Lara

Spanish version: Here

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