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At Baby Sense™, we know a baby develops best when she is calm and rested and calming a baby is not always easy and sleep problems do occur. Parenting is the one vocation in life for which there is no training, feeling isolated or out of depth is a feeling most moms experience at some stage in baby’s first year.
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February 2010 newsletter
Dear Baby Sense Moms and Dads
My baby turns 5
This year, Baby Sense is 5 years old – yip my baby is 5! It feels like yesterday that she was born but the reality is that we have been around for 5 long years. It is amazing how much a business is like a baby:
- Idealized and expected – I wanted my own business and watched people who worked for themselves and thought – yes, I want to create something and be my own boss. Much like a woman yearning to fall pregnant, I romanticized and expected my business to be rosy and easy and to settle into a routine (and profit) within months!
- Creates sleepless nights – Much like a baby, my business had other thoughts – no routine, no predictability and lots of sleepless nights have been the order of the day!
- Looks easier than it is – From the outside every mother appears to have the balls in the air – inside every mother feels adrift and insecure. Being an owner of a new business is no different. Behind closed doors, Baby Sense has been a hard journey with many moments when I have thought – everyone else would do this better than I am doing it!
- Consumes your time – Like a newborn, Baby Sense steals moments from my day all the time. As I write this at 10pm, I have stolen time from Philip, knowing he is the easiest to steal from – the kids demand, the business demands but my poor darling husband – he gets the short straw. He must feel much like those abandoned husbands in the early months of parenthood who lose their wives to diapers, feeds and stolen sleep.
- Gives back 100 times over – But like any baby, my business gives back again and again. I love the creativity, I love all my Baby Sense moms and babes because I relate and I care. I love being part of a business that feels good. Imagine selling coffins – no feel good stuff there – but babies – full of delight, full of promise…
There are days when the maternal guilt about ‘stealing’ my kids time gets too much or the pressure of making ends meet and maintaining quality keep me awake and if I am honest there are those days when I would put the clock back and wonder if I should have embarked on this journey. But this month I received a letter that made me realize exactly why I do it:
“I wish you all the success and know how much you have helped moms like me. I am sure this job is time consuming and takes you from your kids at times but I hope you know what an impact you have.”
When I see my products on the shelves and get the feedback from a mom that reads like this, I know that I love my baby business and am eternally proud of her growth and look forward to another 5 years of Baby Sense!
Wishing you happy days and peaceful nights.
MEG FAURE
SHOPPING
The Baby Sense Winter Sleepy Sac is the best way to keep your baby warm at night. Many babies kick off their blankets in the early hours of the morning. The Baby Sense Sleepy Sac keeps your baby snug and warm all night. Plus travel with ease with the Baby Sense Sleepy sac as you can strap your baby into the car seat without unwrapping him. Order through our UK shop page and we will ship to you within 10 days.
HAPPY DAYS
“When should I have another baby? How big should the gap be between my children? Is a larger gap better than a smaller gap?” At Baby Sense we are often asked by moms when is it a good time to start planning on having number 2. It is a very personal choice, but this month Meg Faure gives her thoughts on the matter.
“When should I have another baby? How big should the gap be between my children? Is a larger gap better than a smaller gap?” At Baby Sense we are often asked by moms when is it a good time to start planning on having number 2. It is a very personal choice, but this month Meg Faure gives her thoughts on the matter.
PEACEFUL NIGHTS
As a new parent you obsess about when and how long your baby will sleep for. This month, Meg Faure is on hand to guide you through the more practical issues around sleep like where, in what, and what with.
As a new parent you obsess about when and how long your baby will sleep for. This month, Meg Faure is on hand to guide you through the more practical issues around sleep like where, in what, and what with.
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
There are currently no workshops or events planned for the USA. If you are interested in hosting Megan Faure or Ann Richardson at your event please contact antoinette@babysense.com
There are currently no workshops or events planned for the USA. If you are interested in hosting Megan Faure or Ann Richardson at your event please contact antoinette@babysense.com
BABY SENSE NEWS
Baby Sense began as a dream five years ago and in December we found out we were the winners of the 2009 FNB Seda Business Launchpad Award. This is South Africa’s biggest entrepreneur competition with more than 6000 entries received. 300 entries are shortlisted across 10 industries. In our category we beat more than 2000 other entries and received recognition for our hard work. Thank you to every Baby Sense mom for your continued support and overwhelming feedback.
JOIN OUR BUZZING ONLINE COMMUNITY
Facebook: We have over 2200 members who are enjoying the benefits of being in touch with Baby Sense and with other moms. It is such a support to parents needing ideas on what to do next.
Take our online poll on Facebook.
Last month we found out that most of you will co-sleep with your baby on occasion. This month tell us how you get around with your baby.
Facebook: We have over 2200 members who are enjoying the benefits of being in touch with Baby Sense and with other moms. It is such a support to parents needing ideas on what to do next.
Take our online poll on Facebook.
Last month we found out that most of you will co-sleep with your baby on occasion. This month tell us how you get around with your baby.
Twitter: Receive updates about products, upcoming events and all things new at Baby Sense
Baby Sense blog: This month we are talking about Baby Wearing on the Baby Sense Blog. Let us know what you think and how you get around with your baby. Do you use a carrier, sling, pouch or pram.
THIS MONTH TRY...
Balloon play – Babies love balloons and they are a great way to start developing hand-eye co-ordination and ball skills. They are large and move slowly so they are perfect for your baby and toddler to use. Try grasping, holding, hitting with hand or a small bat, kicking, balancing it on body parts and rolling on it. Supervise at all times. If the balloon pops you must be sure to pick up all of the bits so that your little ones don’t put them in their mouths.
Balloon play – Babies love balloons and they are a great way to start developing hand-eye co-ordination and ball skills. They are large and move slowly so they are perfect for your baby and toddler to use. Try grasping, holding, hitting with hand or a small bat, kicking, balancing it on body parts and rolling on it. Supervise at all times. If the balloon pops you must be sure to pick up all of the bits so that your little ones don’t put them in their mouths.
BABY SENSE TIP OF THE MONTH
If you are breastfeeding your baby, keep your energy up and boost your milk supply with Jungle Juice. Find the recipe on pg 80 of your Baby Sense book.
If you are breastfeeding your baby, keep your energy up and boost your milk supply with Jungle Juice. Find the recipe on pg 80 of your Baby Sense book.
BABY SENSE LOVES...
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to other products that we love. Watch this space to find out what new products are on offer.
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to other products that we love. Watch this space to find out what new products are on offer.
BABY SENSE GIVES A SHOUT OUT TO
All the groups we have heard about who have organized a “Bring and Buy” in aid of raising money for the Unicef Haiti Children’s appeal.
Why not organize something in your community? A “Bring and Buy” is where you bring something to sell but also commit to buying something. A great way to declutter and to help an important appeal.
All the groups we have heard about who have organized a “Bring and Buy” in aid of raising money for the Unicef Haiti Children’s appeal.
Why not organize something in your community? A “Bring and Buy” is where you bring something to sell but also commit to buying something. A great way to declutter and to help an important appeal.
Baby Sense began as a dream five years ago and in December we found out we were the winners of the 2009 FNB Seda Business Launchpad Award. This is South Africa’s biggest entrepreneur competition with more than 6000 entries received. 300 entries were shortlisted across 10 industries. In our category we beat more than 2000 other entries and received recognition for our hard work. Thank you to every Baby Sense mom for your continued support and overwhelming feedback.
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