{"id":8297,"date":"2015-12-23T09:44:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-23T14:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=8297"},"modified":"2015-12-22T21:45:12","modified_gmt":"2015-12-23T02:45:12","slug":"tips-for-celebrating-the-holidays-with-your-baby-a-pc-organics-baby-bundle-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/tips-for-celebrating-the-holidays-with-your-baby-a-pc-organics-baby-bundle-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for celebrating the holidays with your baby & a PC Organics Baby Bundle Giveaway"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to keeping my kids on a strict schedule and routine, I’ll be the first to admit that this is not one of my strengths. I always followed the mantra of living my life with my baby, instead of living my life around my baby! I know while some parents would like to do the same, they are in fact more strict with routines and schedules. I guess at the end of the day, every parent has to do what works for them and their family. Unfortunately (or fortunately), there isn’t one right way of raising a child and ultimately, it comes down to the personality and lifestyle of both the kids and the parents. So while we do have a bed time for our kids, we’re fine with breaking that “rule” once a week for special occasions (in our case, that’s every Friday night when we have a big meal with my extended family). The same is true when we are on vacation and when we’ll be up north at the cottage over Christmas break in a few days.<\/p>\n

If you are concerned about your children’s schedule and routine and don’t want to disrupt it because of the holidays but want to enjoy some family time, read on. \u00a0Here are a few tips put together by The PC Organics Baby team on how to keep your baby safe and happy this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try to keep your little one\u2019s schedule as close to their regular routine as possible. Bring your little one to holiday gatherings, but for late evenings or overnights with the family it may be a good idea to bring bed- and bath-time items with you. If you’re not staying overnight, you can consider leaving the festivities early but give advance warning so your family or host so they understand when you dash out. Personally, our kids are great at transferring from car seat to bed so we put them in their pj’s before we hit the road. This allows us to often stay out later knowing that the kids will fall asleep the minute we get them in the car and that they’ll be out for the night.<\/p>\n

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Safety First<\/strong><\/p>\n

Watch out for bright and enticing sweet treats and decor like tinsel and small ornaments which can be a safety risk. Some\u00a0sweet treats can be a\u00a0choking or allergy hazard. Also, mistletoe, holly, poinsettias and other plants commonly used as decorations during the season are potentially poisonous and should be kept well out of reach.<\/p>\n

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Assessing the candy loot for the Gingerbread house<\/p><\/div>\n

Special Snacks <\/strong><\/p>\n

Understandably, family and friends often want to feed little ones at a party, but many adult foods aren\u2019t the best choice for your baby or toddler. Why not pack some colourful fruit or age-appropriate baby cookies for them to snack on? These options will make your baby feel included in the festivities while giving you piece of mind that they\u2019re not eating anything they shouldn\u2019t. Personally, I don’t leave the house without a bag full of snacks. When my kids are fussy or upset, nothing soothes them better than a few of their favourite snacks.<\/p>\n

Mealtimes Matter <\/strong><\/p>\n

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it can be easy to forget to focus on family mealtimes and sit down to eat. These changes in schedule and food can sometimes cause tummy upsets for little ones. Try to keep your baby\u2019s meal times as consistent with their regular routine as possible. If you’re on the go, off them\u00a0healthy options like President\u2019s Choice Organics Strained Butternut Squash or President\u2019s Choice Organics Vegetable and Rice Casserole with Chicken.<\/p>\n

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Family dinner AFTER the kids are asleep!<\/p><\/div>\n

Celebrate!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember that the holidays are most special to the little ones in your life, and everything you do is sure to bring them joy and happy memories for years to come. Include your baby in as many family holiday traditions as possible. Most importantly, don\u2019t forget to snap photos along the way to capture those precious moments. It’s crazy how much you will forget!<\/p>\n

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Xmas morning ritual<\/p><\/div>\n

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