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Dislocated wrist

My sweet little baby girl , keeps dislocating her wrist
Anyone else seen this in toddlers ???
She's only 20 months old, the doctor said its more common the elbow dislocates not the wrist !

How times have changed

Alchin, L.K.

Middle Ages

g. Retrieved May24 2013  from www.middle-ages.org.uk

Hmmm, so I thought my days were long working, full time and raising 2 children ,

I love history and this is certainly interesting 

Daily Life of a Peasant in the Middle Ages

The daily life of a peasant in the Middle ages was hard.  Medieval Serfs had to labor on the lord's land for two or three days each week, and at specially busy seasons, such as ploughing and harvesting. The daily life of a peasant in the Middle Ages can be described as follows:

• The daily life of a peasant started at started in the summer as early as 3am
• A peasant would start with breakfast, usually of pottage
• Work in the fields or on the land started by dawn and the daily life of a peasant included the following common tasks
• Reaping - To cut crops for harvest with a scythe, sickle, or reaper.
• Sowing - the process of planting seeds
• Ploughing - To break and turn over earth with a plough to form a furrow
• Binding and Thatching
• Haymaking - cutting grass and curing it for hay.
• Threshing - To beat the stems and husks of plants to separate the grains or seeds from the straw.
• Hedging - creating boundaries
• Outside work finished at dusk, working hours were therefore longer during the summer months
• Peasants made some of their own tools and utensils using wood, leather and the horns from cattle
• Women generally ate when her husband and children had finished and had little leisure time

So ended the daily life of a Medieval Peasant during the Middle Ages.

Daily Life for Peasant Women in the Middle Ages

The daily life of lower class women in the Middle ages was hard. Women were expected to help their peasant husbands with their daily chores as well as attending to provisions and the cooking of daily meals and other duties customarily undertaken by women. The daily life for peasant women in the Middle Ages can be described as follows:

• The daily life of a peasant woman started at started in the summer as early as 3am
• She first had to prepare a breakfast, usually of pottage
• Work in the fields or on the land started by dawn and the daily life of a peasant woman during the Middle Ages would include this type of hard work during busy times especially harvest
• Preparations had to be started in order to provide the daily meals
• Peasant women were expected to look after small animals - geese, chickens etc
• Weaving, spinning and making and mending clothes were also part of a woman's work
• Preparing rushes for lighting
• Making preserves
• Tending the vegetable plot and collecting berries and herbs
• Women were also responsible for the children and need an understanding of medicines and herbs for basic nursing requirements
• Outside work finished at dusk, working hours were therefore longer during the summer months
• Women generally ate when her husband and children had finished and had little leisure time
  
  

List of things you need for your baby and things you don't but have to have anyway

Well this is my list - some things you need, some you don't but want anyway !

  - its still a work in progress - Let me know if I've forgotten something !!

Blankets/ Bedding

•  receiving blankets (they also make handy burp cloths)

• Mattress protectors (one for your bed as well!)
• Sleeping bag - I like the grow bag for cold weather and a thick fleecy sleeved bag for colder weather 
•  cotton blankets
• Cradle or bassinet with cotton sheets
•  crib mattress pads
•  waterproof liners (one for the bassinet and one for the crib)
•  bassinette sheets

Clothing

 

•  undershirts or onesies

• 1 pack T-shirts

• 6 one-piece outfits that snap
• at the crotch (long- and shortsleeved)
• 4 pajama sets
• pairs stretch cotton pants
•  sweater Knit cap
• Sun hat
• Zip-up sweatshirt
•  baby hangers
•  nightgowns
• one-piece stretchy sleepers (go for ones with zippers; new moms swear by them!)
• pants
• newborn hats
• pairs of socks or booties, to wear with nightgowns and outfits
• pairs of scratch mittens, to keep baby from scratching his face
• cardigans or jackets, more in winter

• outfits for dressing up (optional)

 

Feeding

If you're breastfeeding, you don't really need any equipment.

Some nursing mothers like to have these items:

• Lots of bibs

• Burp cloths

• Breast pump

• Milk storage containers

• Nursing pillow

• Nursing bras (if buying before baby is born, buy one cup size larger than your pregnant bra size)

• Breast pads (disposable or washable)

• Lotion for sore nipples

 

If you are formula feeding:

• Nursing pillow

• 6 bottles equipped with newborn nipples
• Bottle brush
• Insulated bottle holder for diaper bag
• Nursing bras
• Nursing pads for bras
• Breast pump
• Lots of bibs

• Burp cloths

• 8 four-ounce bottles with nipples

• 6 eight-ounce bottles with nipples

• Bottle and nipple brush

• Formula (be sure to check expiry date and note the lot number in case of recalls)

• Thermal bottle carrier

• Milton, or sterilising equipment

Diapering

If you are using re-usable cloth diapers:

• Several dozen (4 or 5) cloth or re-usable diapers

•  waterproof covers

• 1 diaper pail

• Changing pad

• Baby ointment or other barrier cream to prevent rash

• Snaps, Velcro or safety pins to secure re-usable diapers

• Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom
• Rattles and small toys - great distraction for a restless baby

 

• changing table

 

If you are using disposable diapers:

• Two boxes of newborn-size diapers (it's better not to buy too many in advance in case your baby is large or grows quickly)

• Diaper changing pads

• Diaper rash ointment

• 4 waterproof pads for

• changing table

• Rattles and small toys

• Dirty diaper receptacle

• Wipes or cotton cloths

• Small thermos to hold warm water (for cleaning babies younger than 6 weeks)

• Plastic wipes holder (for the diaper bag)

• 2 packages newborn diapers

• 1 diaper pail

• Changing pad

• Baby ointment or barrier cream to prevent rash

• Disposable wipes or a couple dozen washcloths for cleaning baby's bottom

 

Bathtime

• 1 plastic infant tub (or use a large dishpan in the sink, or take baby in the bath with you)

• 12 washcloths, not used on baby's bottom

• Baby soap or cleanser

• Baby soft-bristled hair brush

• 3 soft-hooded towels

Bedtime

If you are using a crib:

• Approved crib and crib mattress

•  waterproof mattress covers

•  fitted crib sheets

• light blankets that fit in the crib

• Sleep sack

If you are co-sleeping:

• Firm mattress (not a waterbed)

•  waterproof pads to place under baby

• Light comforter (keep away from baby's head)

• Sleep sack

Other necessities

• Approved infant safety seat for car

Stroller that reclines so newborn can lie flat

Nail clippers or scissors (or just bite off baby's nails as needed

• Bulb syringe for suctioning mucous

• Baby thermometer

Eye dropper or medicine cup

• Medication in case of fever

Nice-to-have items

• Change table (or just use change pad on top of dresser or bed)

• Rocking chair for feeding and swaddling

• Playpen

• Laundry detergent for infants

• Sling or baby carrier

• Diaper bag

• 1 or 2 change pads

• Plastic hangers for closet

• Sun shade for car windows

• 2 or 4 pacifiers (if you choose to use these)

• Rattles and other baby toys

• Mobiles

• Night light

Digital ear thermometer

Baby monitor

Nail scissors/clippers 

Nappy bag with a change mat

Sunshades for car windows

Portable cot

Beanies, mittens (if you're having a winter bub)

Playmat for tummy time

Dummies 

Baby powder/baby soap/baby sorbolene 

CLEANING

• 3 hooded towels
• 2 packs of washcloths
• Cotton swabs
• Baby shampoo
• Baby body washInfant bathing tub
• Baby nail clipper
• Soft brush and comb
• Rubbing alcohol
• Petroleum jelly
• Digital thermometer
• Bulb nasal aspirator
• Mild soap for laundry

NURSERY

• Crib and mattress
• Glider/rocking chair and footrest
• Dresser
• Hamper
• Baby monitor with 2 receivers
• Changing table
• Cool mist humidifier or vaporizer
• Lullaby CDs or audiotapes

ON THE GO

• Rear-facing infant car seat with head support padding
• Stroller
• Sun shields for car windows
• Portable playpen
• Diaper bag
• Sling or soft front carrier

PLAY

• Bouncy seat
• Baby books
• Digital camera or camcorder
• Baby music CDs or audiotapes
• Playmat with toys attached
• Squishy baby ball