Get Your Holidaying Baby to Sleep

By Miriam Van Gisbergen

So you have decided you and the family need a holiday. But can you really have a relaxing holiday with baby on board?

Yes, you can with a few precautions and a little extra planning. Babies are creatures of habit so expecting them to cope with new routines, time zones, new faces, places etc is asking a little bit much. Try to keep to baby's routine as much as possible. Bring his favourite food with you at least for the first couple of days. For example unless you are blissfully breastfeeding, whilst you may be able to get your baby's favourite brand of baby formula, the local water may make it taste different. It might be an idea to bring a few bottles of made up formula with you. Use the familiar taste to mix with the unfamiliar until gradually baby acclimatises to the new taste.

If you are bringing a travel cot with you, you might want to try baby sleeping in the cot for a couple of nights prior to leaving home. If you are going to use the hotels facilities, then bring a couple of baby's familiar blankets or favourite cuddly toy with you.

Better yet, bring your baby's sleepwrap swaddling system with you. It is much easier to transport than a travel cot! Whilst baby's surroundings are changing, he will benefit from going to sleep in the system he has become attached to. Don't underestimate the benefits of familiar things to a baby who is entering new horizons on a daily basis. As adults, we often look forward to unfamiliar events to break the monotony of life. Babies on the other hand crave sameness!

If you are going to travel through a different time zone, try and prepare baby by letting him get used to the new times before you leave. If this doesn't work, make sure you bring blackout blinds with you to ensure his bedroom remains dark even if it is wonderful sunshine outside.

Whatever you do, try not to totally change your baby's habits. Many a cot sleeping baby has travelled on holiday with his mum and dad and realised that sleeping in mum's bed is so much nicer than his cot unless he or she is in his or her sleepwrap as it builds an association with sleep along with pre sleep association including same piece of music and routine. Try getting him back into his cot on your return from holiday. There is nothing like sleep deprivation to ignite the need for a new holiday so quickly!

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Easy Game to Play at Your Baby Shower

By Jennifer Kelly

The Rice Game is a very simple game to play at a baby shower. It's quit simple to play, and very easy set up. It is recommended you prepare for this game before your guests arrive, this way you can have ease of starting the game.

What you need to play The Rice Game: one bowl, one package of small safety pins, one bag of rice, and one blind fold.

Each player will take turns while blindfolded trying to pick through the rice to find the safety pins. While this sounds easy, it's actually quit the opposite. Your baby shower guests will be amazed at how difficult this actually is. The rice and safety pins feel almost identical.

This game should be timed for each person. Give each person about 30 seconds to 1 minute to find as many safety pins as they can.

The person who finds the most safety pins is the winner and should be given a prize.

You can chose anything you like for a prize. The most common prize is a candle, but be creative! Your baby shower should have your own hostess personality showing through, while keeping the mother-to-be's interests at hand.

Baby shower games are a fun way to get your guests enjoying the shower. A baby shower should be a joyous celebration, and there is no better way to achieve that than with playing games. The Rice Game is an incredibly easy game to play, but you should have more than one game at a baby shower.

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Girls and Boys Baby Clothing

By Diana Felfle

Whether you are expecting a baby, or buying a gift for a baby shower, shopping for the right item is not always easy. You want to make sure the product you are purchasing is safe, durable and most importantly in these difficult economic times we are living in, affordable to the pocket.

Looking for Baby Onesies for Girls/Boys is always fun as there is such a vast selection of styles from many different brands. They come in every possible color in short and long sleeves. Many include cute sayings across the front, and even the back. Onesies are made for every season and holiday.

A onesie is an article of infant clothing that covers the upper body, while snapping between the legs to make diaper changing easier. They can be worn very comfortably as-is on those warm summer days, or they can be used as a t-shirt underneath a shirt and pants outfit. So many options allow a parent to dress their child in any style for any occasion.

Selecting the correct size onesie cannot be easier. Baby clothing is separated into age groups. For example, some may be labeled 3-6 months, others 9-12 months. This is a standard practice in the industry, so as long as you know the general age of the baby you are buying for, you should not have a hard time choosing the correct size.

There are many clothing brands making onesies. I have found that Little Me, Zutano, and Baby Essentials carry a large selection of onesies that can mixed and matched with all kinds of outfits at very reasonable prices starting at $10.00 and up.

One very important thing to keep in mind when purchasing baby clothing is the fabric used to make the clothes. Be sure the baby clothing is warm and comfortable, flame retardant and will not react with your child's skin.

Diana Felfle is a representative at Baby Supermall, an online retailer of baby products, including: infant clothes Baby Supermall's baby clothing lines include: infant onesies and sleeveless onesies.

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Baby Announcement Wording Ideas

By Sarah Porter

After having a baby, you suddenly have plenty of new responsibilities to worry about. Having to worry about your baby announcement wording shouldn't be one of them. However, there are plenty of issues you're probably thinking about and you do want to get everything just right on these baby birth announcements. Here are some tips to help you.

Important Tips for Birth Announcements Wordings

Generally, you'll want to include some basic information in the birth announcement wording. For example, you would normally list the weight and height of the baby at birth on the card. Today, some parents are a bit hesitant to do this if they have a very small or very large baby. However, since mostly friends and relatives will be receiving the announcements, this doesn't seem to be something with which most parents should be concerned.

The time and location of the delivery is usually also part of the birth announcement wording. Don't worry if you didn't have the baby in a hospital but instead chose an alternative spot, such as your home. There's no reason not to put that information on the card, too. Remember most of the people who receive your announcement will already know this information anyway.

Additionally, most parents tend to include the name of the new baby. Now there may be a reason why you don't want to add this information. For example, if you are saving the name revelation for the christening ceremony you might want to add this to the baby announcement wording. For example, you might write: "The new name of our bundle of joy will be announced at the christening ceremony later this month." Of course, that means you'll probably want to invite all of your friends and family who receive these cards to the actual christening event as well.

Birth Announcement Wordings and Other Concerns

Generally, the most confusing part of the wording is how to address the issue of the parents' names. Although this isn't always complicated, some couples just don't work within the standard etiquette rules. That can make the wording a bit challenging sometimes. Here are some basic rules that will help you decide how to include your names on the announcement.

If you're a traditional married couple, you can choose one of two methods: Mr. and Mrs. John Doe or John and Jane Doe. Many women prefer the latter.

If you're a single parent, you should only add your name unless the other parent is actively involved or if you are widowed. In the latter case, add the deceased parent's name in this way: "and the late John Doe."

If you're recently divorced, you should both send out your own individual card with separate baby announcement wording. It's fine to include the other parent as well but keep the names separate in the baby announcement wording.

About the Authors: Sarah Porter and Patti Paz have written several articles about Personalized Birth Announcements Wordings, Verses and Sayings, Customized Baby Verses and Sayings, Unique Birth Announcements Wordings, Sayings and Verses, FREE Birth Announcements, Affordable Baby Announcements, Printable Adoption Announcements, Unique Pregnancy Announcements, Photo Birth Announcements, Birth Announcements Thank You Cards and lots more for CardsShoppe, Cards-411, Birth-Cards and Express-Invitations

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Baby Birth Announcements For Announcing New Baby

By Sarah Porter

Sending out birth announcements cards is one of the first steps you should take after bringing home that new baby. Of course, you might have some other things on your mind such as recuperating from the event and getting used to those two in the morning feedings. Below are some basic guidelines that will help you get the baby birth announcements in the mail.

Baby announcements: Saving Time

The first way to save time on the birth announcement is by choosing a design in advance. You don't necessarily need to complete the purchase early, especially if you're planning on having the messages printed on the cards for you. But if you've already done all of the online shopping and decided on a design that you love then that's one less thing you'll have to do after the baby arrives.

Another way to save time is to plan the recipient list in advance. For one, this will make it easier for you to place the final order. You'll already know exactly how many baby birth announcements to order. Plus, you won't have to spend weeks deciding how gets one before you even put them in the mail. You also won't end up buying too many or too few.

Picking the recipient list shouldn't be too challenging, unless you are on a tight budget. Make sure all of your family members get one. You'll probably want to include any close friends you have, as well anybody who might be interested in hearing the news. You might also send a baby announcement to your co-workers or to the members of your church.

If you want another idea that will help you save time, consider picking up the stamps ahead of time, too. If you've made out the list, you already know how many stamps you're going to need. Drop by the post office at your convenience and make the purchase. That way when you're working on the cards you can drop them in the mailbox immediately.

Planned Visitation with Baby Invitations

To make your life a little bit easier, consider adding a note to your baby birth announcements that schedules times for guests to pay a visit. You don't have to specify times for individuals but you might want to arrange a few certain times for small groups of relatives to come by. Otherwise, you could end up with plenty of people dropping in unannounced that is rough on new parents and on the baby. If you're choosing this option, be sure to add it to your cards before you mail them.

You don't have to schedule set times either. Another option is to simply include a friendly message in your baby birth announcements that asks guests to let you know before they pay a visit. There's nothing wrong with adding a message to that effect. Of course, many of your friends and family members may ignore and still show up unannounced.

About the Authors: Sarah Porter and Patti Paz have written several articles about Personalized Birth Announcements, Printed Baby Birth Announcements, FREE Birth Announcements, Affordable Baby Announcements, Printable Adoption Announcements, Unique Pregnancy Announcements, Photo Birth Announcements, Birth Announcements Thank You Cards and lots more for CardsShoppe, Cards-411, Birth-Cards and Express-Invitations

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If You Are Using Plastic Baby Bottles Or Plastic Bottles Or Cups in General, Beware

By Hope Pope

Are you using plastic containers or bottles every day to feed your baby... to microwave foods... to put your kids lunch in a plastic bag... or to save foods? My guess is you are.

Unfortunately, more and more information is coming out about the dangers of plastics in food preparation or "food saving". The danger is in the plastic.... especially hard plastics such as baby bottles... sports bottles... and microwave dishes.

The problem is "BPA" (bisphenol A)... one of the most produced chemicals in the world. BPA is found in plastic... and what happens is when you put food or drink in the plastic bottle or container, the BPA is leaks out into the food or drink. Plus, if you are microwaving the bottle or container, you are most likely increasing the amount of BPA that goes into your food or drink.

BPA has been shown to cause reproductive problems such as miscarriage and other reproductive problems. If you are pregnant, you should be especially cautious about BPA exposure.

BPA is even found in plastic teethers and toys! So make sure you give babies fabric-like toys.

Even the FDA has concerns about BPA. They released a statement on October 28, 2008 that included the following statement... "The FDA agrees that, due to the uncertainties raised in some studies relating to the potential effects of low dose exposure to bisphenol A, additional research would be valuable. The FDA is already moving forward with planned research to address the potential low dose effects of bisphenol A, and we will carefully evaluate the findings of these studies."

So is there anything you can do about it? Well, there is no way you can completely be free of BPA but you can lessen your exposure to it.

If you look on the bottom of the baby bottle (or any other plastic container that you use) ... and see a recycling number "7" (near the triangle), get rid of the bottle as it might contain BPA in it. If you don't see a number on it, call the manufacturer and ask them what number it is.

Here is a list of what are considered to be the safest baby or sports bottles to use as they have not been shown to leak toxins...

Rubbermaid ChuggablesBottles, Rubbermaid Sippin' Sport Bottles, Evenflo Colored Baby Bottles, Evenflo Baby Bottles (opaque, pastel), Gerber Baby Bottles (colors), Medela Baby Bottles.

When saving food (for leftovers) or just for putting your child's sandwich in a bag so they can eat it at school, use the following... as they are recycled and have not been shown to leak toxins into your food... Glad Food Storage Bags, Glad Freezer Bags, Glad Sandwich Bags, Hefty Baggies, Hefty OneZip Slider Bags, Saran Cling Plus, Ziploc Bags, Ziploc Double Guard Freezer Bags and BestYet Clear Plastic Wrap.

Instead of using plastic in general, try these tips: Don't eat canned food if you can help it; use wax paper or a paper towel to cover food in the microwave; use glass cups instead of plastic; and use glass or ceramic containers to save food instead of Tupperware

As a side note, canned foods are the most common source of BPA. That includes canned soups, pastas and sodas (although sodas don't contain as much as soups and pastas).

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Bad Breath in Toddlers - The Facts and Possibilities

By Tim M Staines

It is just so overwhelming to see our children grow. You just can't imagine how big your little baby has grown and now he is always up and running. And for being a mother that you are, you always want the best for your little one. You want him to have strong bones, bright eyes and even beautiful white teeth. Along with the latter, you surely want your baby to have baby fresh breath always.

Now, you will surely be in haste if you found out that your baby have bad breath. Yes, it is surprising because most people have the notion that babies will not have stinky and unpleasant breath. But, this is just normal. Yes, bad breath in toddlers is normal. It is unlikely that they will eat smelly foods like garlic and onions but it is still possible for them to have bad breaths.

Here are some things that may cause bad breath in toddlers;

• Sleeping - since saliva production is minimal when a person sleeps, babies are prone to have bad breath because they tend to sleep longer than adults.

• Breathing through the mouth - because most toddlers and babies breath through the mouth, they tend to have bad breath. Why? Well, because breathing through the mouth will make it dry and cause odor-causing bacteria to grow.

• Baby Things - sucking the thumbs or blanket, which are common to toddlers and babies, can also cause the mouth to dry.

Since your toddlers are not yet aware of proper hygiene, you should be the one taking care of your toddler's mouth. So what are the things that you can do to prevent bad breath in toddlers? Here are some of them:

• Just like in adults, the best thing to do to avoid bad breath is by having proper oral hygiene such as the following;

- Rinsing the mouth after eating; you can use mouthwash

- Drinking plenty of water

- Cleaning the tongue properly

- Proper brushing and flossing

• Getting proper oral hygiene products that are appropriate for your kid is also a great way to keep your baby's breath fresh

• Regularly bring your toddler to the pediatrician. Doing this will make sure that your baby is always well and do not suffer from any kind of infection which usually causes bad breath.

Teaching your toddler to brush properly is the first technique that you can impart to your toddler. This way, you can be rest assured that your child will have good oral habit even this early; and thus, ensuring fresh breath and clean mouth always. Aside from that, you can also keep your child from foods with strong odors as well as foods that contains high amount of sugar.

If you still need more information about bad breath in toddlers, you can conduct your own research. The internet is the best avenue for you to do that. There are lots of websites online that provide guides, information and tips concerning bad breath in children. You can search through these websites to find the right bits and pieces of information that you need. But you know what; the best place where you can get info is the dental clinic.

Ask your dentists about the best practices and techniques on how you can keep your toddlers safe from the hassles of bad breath and unhealthy mouth.

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