Monthly Archives: Декабрь, 2017

TAKING PICTURES OF YOUR BABY — A HARMLESS HOBBY OR AN OBSSESSION?

Babies grow so fast that it is perfectly natural for every parent to want to capture those moments when they are smallest and most fragile. Photography is more accessible than ever but before we take on the smart phone/camera, we need to think if taking pictures really is harmless for the newborn.

From a medical point of view, there is open debate on whether the camera flash is harmful to the baby’s eyes. You cannot deny that it is extremely irritating to the eyes, especially if you are taking the photo up-close. So if you do use a flash, it is advisable to be at least a meter away from the baby when you are taking the picture.

An interesting fact is that some eye diseases in babies can be easily diagnosed through looking at the baby’s pictures. Strabismus (squint eye) is usually first noticed by parents when they look at their baby’s photos. Fortunately, up to about 4 months of age, it is normal for the baby to cross it’s eyes a bit from time to time.

Take pictures of your baby with enthusiasm (and measure) in order to enjoy beautiful memories in the future!

OUR CHILDREN’S NAMES IN 21ST CENTURY

Our name is among the things that create the first impression about us.  Choosing the right name has always been a difficult task for the parents especially when friends and relatives start giving ideas.

Although the world has changed so much in the past 10 years, the popular names among the newborns in Bulgaria remain almost the same. The most preferred names in 2007 were Victoria, Maria and Gabriela for the girls, and Georgi, Alexander and Ivan for the boys. Today the ranking looks quite similar, with the only difference that we have Martin instead of Ivan and Nicole instead of Gabriela. In addition, there are more girl names that were not so common 10 years ago. Such names are Raya, Sofia and Daria.

Mixed marriages and emigration these days are not unusual. This also reflects on the choice of a name for the newborn. Parents prefer names that sound good in combination with a foreign surname or are easy to pronounce by foreigners, such as Daniel, Martin or Nicole.

The media also influences the choice of baby names. It is now common practice for children to be named after celebrities, movie or book characters. For example, during the past year, 222 girls were named Krisia.

According to an old Bulgarian tradition, the boys should have the grandfather’s name, and the girls — the grandmother’s from the father’s side, thus ensuring continuity in the family. The «modern» version of this custom is for the name of the child to start with the same letter as the grandfather’s or grandmother’s name. Therefore, it is quite possible to meet a Yoana, who is named after her grandmother Yordanka, for example.

The name is the first gift we give to our children. It must be  a  good wish that follows the child everywhere they go. For this reason, it is always necessary to be aware of the meaning of the name we have chosen. What names did you choose for your children?

ORIGINAL GIFTS FOR NEWBORNS

Holiday time is almost here and we should start thinking about presents for our loved ones. What present should we buy for the youngest? If you don’t have ideas, continue reading.

1. BABY SLING WRAP

The baby would be happy to be close to their parents, while the parents woudn’t have to push a stroller.

2. PROJECTOR LAMP

Babies spend a lot of time laying down, looking at the ceiling. Instead of the boring ceiling, it would be more fun to look at the pictures the projector lamp creates.

3. BABY CLOTHES WITH FUNNY SAYINGS.

There’s no such thing as too many baby clothes. However, baby clothes with a fun message guarantee a lot of smiles.

4. BABY FOOTPRINT KIT

Babies grow so fast that such a gift is a must when the parents want to remember how tiny their child once was! Attach a ribbon to the footprint and it can double as a one of a kind Christmas decoration!

5. YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT

When you have a baby, an extra set of hands is always welcome, especially during the first months. Even though this gift does not cost money, it is without a doubt the most incredible one!

Make sure that your gift is going to be usable after a couple of months as well. Whatever you decide to buy, always choose high-quality items and your gift will be a success!