Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting phases of your life. While some changes can seem daunting, others do not have to be. Parents love to dote on their children and ensure that they have the best of what the world has to offer. In doing so, they also spend a lot of time changing their babies’ diapers. While changing a diaper may be a seamless process for some parents, others struggle with them. Here are five common mistakes parents make when changing diapers: Not having everything ready Once the baby is put on the changing table/bed, we have everything ready to ensure a quick diaper change. A few things to have handy include fresh diapers, wet wipes, and any special creams and powders that the baby might need. This preparation is necessary so that parents do not leave their babies alone. Babies tend to move around and may even fall from the changing table/bed if they are not supervised. Not changing unsoiled diapers Some babies experience a reduction in fluid intake during the winter months, which causes the amount of pee to reduce as well. Their body’s regulation system and waste removal process may also change when they are unwell, leading to infrequent soiling of diapers.

Raising kids is a hands-on activity. With short attention spans and a wide hunger to learn about the world, children are impressionable and, therefore, must be occupied with productive activities. As a parent or a guardian, it may sometimes feel impossible for you to come up with new tasks to keep your younglings busy. To help you out, here are five fun learning activities you can try to keep your kids engaged. DIY Rainstorm Help your kids create a DIY rainstorm in your home! All you need for this experiment is shaving cream, transparent glass with water, food coloring, and a dropper. Pour some water into the clear glass and add shaving cream to it. It will form a layer of ‘clouds’ over the water. Next, get your child to add the food coloring using a dropper on top of the mix, and watch as it goes through the clouds to create a little rainstorm inside your home. This activity can help improve children’s fine motor skills and prompt your children to think about what causes rain and how wind clouds form. Book Bingo Reading is one of the most rewarding activities for most children. Encourage your kid to pick up this habit for life by creating a Book Bingo, where they can earn a reward for completing books relevant to their age groups.