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Baby Equipment and Furniture -
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Articles on this page :
Choosing The Right Potty
by H Barnard
Buying Custom Baby Bedding and
Pre-made Baby Nursery Bedding
by Kiran Joseph
Difference between a bassinet
and a cradle
by Kiran
Joseph
Double Strollers: What Do You
Really Need?
by Anik Giguere-Biollo
& Baby Products that make
Baby's Lifestyle Easy and
Comfortable
by Anna Josephs
& What Type of Baby Equipment
Will You Need?
by Morgan Hamilton
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Baby
Cribs Safety Checklist
by
Parvati Markus
Once your baby has
arrived, one of the most
important parts of your new life
together will be getting a good
night’s sleep — you in your bed,
the baby in a safe and
comfortable crib. At first, you
may want your newborn to sleep
in a bassinet by your bed,
making it a little easier for
breastfeeding moms, but have a
crib ready by the time your baby
can roll over.
Your baby will spend more time
in the crib than anywhere else,
so safety is of utmost
importance. What makes a crib
safe?
* The bars or slats of the crib
railing should be no more than
2-3/8" apart, close enough
together to prevent your baby’s
head from slipping through or
getting stuck. That crib in the
attic may be a beautiful
antique, but it probably does
not meet this safety standard.
Secondhand older cribs may also
have splinters or lead paint as
well as slats that are too far
apart.
* Cribs with cutout designs
along the rail may look pretty,
but your baby’s arm or neck
could get stuck in them.
* The crib must be sturdy. Your
child will sleep in a crib until
it’s time to move into a regular
bed between the ages of 2 and 3.
When shopping for the crib, give
it a good shake to see if it
wobbles or rattles.
* Construction materials should
be stained or painted hardwoods
like maple, ash, beech or oak.
The use of inferior woods can
potentially weaken or warp the
slats. Some metal cribs are also
very sturdy and secure. All
finish materials must be lead
free and non-toxic.
* For safety, the dropsides must
be at least 9" above the
mattress support when lowered.
When the side is raised, the top
must be at least 26" above the
support at its lowest position.
You should have no trouble
quietly raising and lowering the
side rail easily with one hand,
since chances are you’ll have a
sleeping baby in your arms.
* Make things a little easier on
your back by choosing a crib
with an adjustable height
mattress. A newborn can rest
higher in the crib, while a baby
who can sit up needs a lower
mattress so he can’t climb out.
You can change the height of
most mattresses by simply
raising or lowering the mattress
support.
* Check the hardware on the crib
for sharp edges or points or
anything else that could hurt
your baby.
* The mattress should fit snugly
into the crib. If you can fit
two fingers between the side of
the mattress and the crib, it is
too small. Keep an eye on foam
mattresses; over time, they may
break down at the edges and
leave gaps. Check the mattress
support to make sure there are
safety clips that lock the
hangers into their notches.
* Use nonflammable and
hypoallergenic bumper padding
attached to the inside railings
of the crib to cushion all four
sides and prevent your baby from
sticking an arm or leg through
the railings. Securely fasten
the bumper pads to the sides of
the crib in at least six places.
Be sure to remove bumper pads
when your baby becomes more
active.
* Follow assembly instructions
carefully. Periodically tighten
all nuts, bolts, and screws and
check teething rails for cracks.
Check the mattress support hooks
regularly.
* Don’t place a crib against a
window, near curtains or drapery
cords, or near furniture that
could help your baby climb out.
* Crib toys need to be removed
from the crib when baby is
sleeping. And remove mobiles
when baby is able to grab at
objects.
Federal safety guidelines went
into effect in 1973, but only
since 1991 do most cribs meet
all mandatory safety standards
(16CFR part 1508) as set by The
Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the
voluntary standards (ASTM F966
and F1169) as set by the
American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM). The Juvenile
Products Manufacturers’
Association (JPMA) certifies
cribs that meet the safety
standards.
For more information on crib
safety and other nursery
equipment, contact the Consumer
Products Safety Commission at
1-800-638-2772.
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Choosing The Right Potty
by H Barnard
You want to start potty training
with your child, they are
approaching the right age, so
you go to the store and pick up
a potty... easy right?... Well
no! not so easy... maybe 10 or
20 years ago but now the choice
of potties can be overwhelming.
To help you with your choice and
to discover the best model for
your child we present you with
brief resume of some of the
different models available.
Basic Potty:
This is the basic traditional
design, normally a one piece
coloured plastic potty that sits
on the floor. They are cleaned
by tipping the contents down the
toilet and can be easily rinsed
out. These are the cheapest
option and as such some people
have several in different rooms
of the house in case of
emergency.
Basic Potty Chair
The basic potty chairs are usual
made of one piece of plastic and
are designed to sit on the
floor. It can be cleaned easily
by dumping the contents into the
toilet and rinsing the bottom
which is convenient. Basic potty
chairs are relatively cheap as
well so it's easier to keep one
in several rooms of the house.
It’s not fancy but it does its
job.
Theme Potties
These are basically designed to
help motivate the child to use
the potty. They can be quite
large and expensive. They
include amongst others;
- Royal Thrones, a high backed
seat with armrests and four legs
and a potty bowl sunken into the
seat of the chair.
- Full miniature copies of a
regular toilet complete with
seat, lid realistic flushing
sounds.
- Musical potties that play a
tune when something is deposited
in the bowl.
- Potties shapes as trains,
cars, animals and all manner of
things including television and
film characters.
Toilet Seat Hole Reducers
This does exactly what the name
sounds. It is a mini toilet seat
that sits inside the existing
one effectively making the
existing ‘hole’ smaller. These
are very useful for the child as
it can bypass the whole ‘potty’
stage letting the child sit on
the proper toilet comfortably
without fear of falling in. It
also gets the child used to
using the toilet and makes them
feel more grown up as they are
using the toilet just like the
rest of the family. If the
toilet seat reducer is used then
it is very important to use a
non slip step or box for the
child to the actually get up
onto the toilet on their own and
also to rest their feet on once
sitting down. This has the added
advantage of not requiring
special additional cleaning.
Hybrid Potties
There are models which include
all of the above models in one.
A base with a potty bowl
inserted that will probably play
music that has a seat and a lid
too. As the child progresses the
seat can be removed and used on
the toilet and the base upturned
and used as a step.
This is an outline of just a few
of the different models
available today. You should
choose the potty which will best
suit the needs of your child. If
you are having trouble deciding
then you might want to take your
child to the store with you to
show you which one they like the
most. This will also help in
your efforts to get them to use
it.
At htpp://pottyaid.com there is
lots more information and other
articles similar to this one.
There is also the 5 day email
course you can sign up for free
of charge -
Potty Training made easy.
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Buying
Custom Baby Bedding and Pre-made
Baby Nursery Bedding
by Kiran Joseph
When a new baby is on its way,
the first thing a new parent
thinks about is how to make the
baby most comfortable when they
arrive into their new world. A
lot of effort goes into building
the perfect ‘nest;’ i.e.,
nursery, and one of the most
important items in a nursery is
a baby’s bedding. Because babies
are so susceptible to their
surrounding environment, where
and how a baby sleeps can make
all the difference in how they
rest.
It is important to invest wisely
in proper baby bedding. This
means materials that are soft,
resilient, light, and warm on a
baby’s skin, and sheets that fit
as snugly as possible over a
firm, snug mattress. This also
means no quilts, comforters or
pillows, as they are considered
risk factors in sudden infant
death syndrome. There are two
options when buying baby
bedding: pre-made baby bedding
and custom baby bedding.
Pre-made baby bedding is a
great, cost effective way to buy
for your baby. If you do decide
to use pre-made baby bedding, a
good idea is to pick the bedding
before anything else in the
nursery or bedroom. This way you
can design around the bedding,
which often makes it easier to
manage.
The problem many new parents
face is that they may not be
able to find exactly what they
want, and will put it off,
looking for the perfect match
for a nursery or bedroom theme.
Pretty soon the baby comes
along, and the parents still
haven’t chosen the bedding; they
are now rushing to throw
something together, and are
unhappy with what they get.
While this isn’t always the
case, it is for many people.
Others are happy and find what
they need quickly, but for those
that are having trouble, there
is always custom-made baby
bedding.
Custom baby bedding is great,
especially if you can’t find a
material you want, a pattern you
like, or design element you
require. Custom baby bedding can
be manufactured to any and all
specifications you have, and
that is what makes it so great.
You have full say in layout,
looks and design, ensuring the
uniqueness of your baby bedding
and your happiness with finding
exactly what you need.
This also creates less stress,
because you will pick your
design and layout, order it, and
wait for it to arrive. This save
saves you time and energy that
can be better spent elsewhere.
While you may fear that
custom-made bedding is very
expensive, many manufacturers
are very reasonable, and are
worth at least a call or an
email.
Buying baby bedding is a very
personal and individual
experience for most people, and
getting exactly what you want is
important. Whether you decide on
pre-made or custom baby bedding,
the most important thing is that
you are happy and satisfied with
your choice. Make sure you do
the research and find out what
materials are out there (cotton
jersey is a great one) and
what’s available for new
parents.
Kiran Joseph from
http://www.sheetworld.com
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Difference between a
bassinet and a cradle by
Kiran Joseph
If you’re a new parent
looking for bed supplies for
your new baby, you’ll likely
wonder whether you should
buy a cradle or a bassinet.
And then you’ll ask yourself
what the differences are
between a bassinet and a
cradle. Many people tend to
lump the two together, but
there are some differences
that new parents should be
aware of.
Bassinets
Much of the time, bassinets
are made of natural fibers
like wicker and tend to be
more portable than cradles.
Bassinets are great for
parents who travel a lot,
live in a house with more
than one floor, or are very
active. In addition, they
are usually smaller and
lighter than a cradle, but
the sizes do vary. Bassinet
bedding can either be
purchased or custom made to
fit the requirements and
tastes of the parents; new
parents need to be aware
that though there are
similarities between
Bassinets and cradles, they
take different mattresses,
sheets, and bedding.
Cradles
Cradles are usually larger
than bassinets and more
stationary. They are usually
made of wood and
manufactured materials.
Cradles come in many forms
and with differing
functions. There is a
portable cradle that is
smaller and more manageable
that you can take on an
extended visit to family or
friends. Cradles are usually
manufactured with a
mechanism that will produce
a side-to-side motion
designed to comfort your
baby and help them sleep.
Most cradles have two floor
rockers that allow a
side-to-side rocking motion;
others come with the frame
suspended on hooks and
gently sway rather than rock
your baby. Baby bedding for
cradles follows the same
rules as bassinets: the
bedding between the two is
not interchangeable, so make
sure you get the appropriate
bedding for your choice of
baby bed.
Whether you purchase a
bassinet or cradle, remember
to always buy a firm
mattress that fits snugly
and fits properly. You
should not be able to stick
more than two fingers
between mattress and the
side of the cradle or
bassinet. Look for legs with
strong locks to avoid
fold-ins, smooth surfaces
without wicker particles or
outside hardware, and a
sturdy, stable base that is
both appropriate for the
baby’s weight and wide
enough to remain stable,
especially in the case of a
rocking cradle.
Ensuring your child has an
easy transition into the
world is hard enough without
having to worry about how
well they will sleep at
night, Both bassinets and
cradles are excellent
choices for those with new
baby’s—simply follow the
guidelines and proper use
for the cradle or bassinet,
buy the correct baby sheets,
bumpers, and liners, and buy
the correct mattress. Figure
out which option best suits
your lifestyle and move
ahead, confident and secure
in the fact that your child
will soon be sleeping safely
and soundly in their new
bed.
Kiran Joseph from
http://www.sheetworld.com
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Double Strollers: What Do You
Really Need? by Anik
Giguere-Biollo
Is baby number two on the way or
are you expecting twins? Then
you definitely need a double
stroller. Before you begin your
search among the countless
models that are available, you
need to determine what your
stroller needs are for your
particular lifestyle. For
example, it doesn't make sense
to purchase the same double
stroller your best friend raves
about if you're an avid jogger
and her favorite hobby is
shopping. To help you narrow
down the possibilities, answer
the eight following questions.
1. What activities do you
need a double stroller for?
Do you do most of your shopping
in malls? Do you like to jog or
take long walks around the
neighborhood in all types of
weather? Are you a frequent
traveler? The activities you do
most often will decide what type
of double stroller you should
choose, whether it be a regular
double mall stroller, a
lightweight (ex. umbrella)
double stroller, a double
jogging stroller or a double
all-terrain stroller.
2. Which seating design would
best suit your needs?
Double strollers come in two
seating designs: tandem (one
seat in front of the other) or
side-by-side. Both designs have
their advantages and
disadvantages, so it's important
for you to think carefully about
what your lifestyle will be like
with twins or two children of
different ages (although this is
not easy to do before actually
living through it!).
3. What are the ages and
temperaments of your children?
Your double stroller needs will
be slightly different if you're
the parents of twins than if you
have a baby and an older child.
Some double strollers are true
twin strollers, meaning they
have features that are meant to
accommodate two children of the
same age, such as the ability to
clip in two infant car seats.
There are also double strollers
that are designed so that a
toddler can sit in the front
seat where he can have a better
view and more legroom while baby
brother or sister sleeps
comfortably in the fully
reclining rear seat.
Many parents find that
side-by-side double strollers
help keep the peace between
children because they prevent
arguments about who gets to sit
in the front seat. On the other
hand, being side-by-side can
also create other problems with
the two children sitting in such
close proximity.
4. How often are you going to
use the double stroller?
If you're only planning on using
a stroller for quick errands to
the mall a couple times a week,
you don't need to purchase a
heavy-duty, high-end double
stroller with all the bells and
whistles. However, if you like
going for walks or runs on a
daily basis, or if you go out
with your children often and for
long periods of time, you should
consider getting something that
is comfortable and durable,
since double strollers take
twice the abuse of single
strollers.
5. Who will be using the
stroller?
Keep in mind the height and
stride of the person or persons
who will be using the double
stroller the most, as well as
their physical strength. It's no
fun pushing a stroller with a
handle that is too low or too
high for comfort and neither is
folding and picking up one that
is cumbersome. It's true that
double strollers are heavier and
bulkier than single strollers
due to their very nature, but
there are models on the market
that are easier to handle than
others.
6. What features are you
looking for?
Do you want a simple, no frills
double stroller, or something
with lots of comfort, durability
and storage space? This brings
us back to the types of
activities you do most often.
It's very disappointing to
purchase a stroller and then
realize that its features don't
meet your needs as well as they
could have.
7. How much space do you have
for transporting and storing it?
With a few exceptions, double
strollers take up a lot of room.
The size of your vehicle may be
a big deciding factor when
choosing a double model. Make
sure it fits! Also, take into
account where you will store the
stroller at home.
8. What can you afford?
This is probably the most
important question of all. Think
carefully of your present and
future stroller needs with your
two children. What is the
minimum you are willing to live
with? Can you afford to pay for
a higher quality double stroller
that will make your life easier
in the long run, or are you
willing to take your chances
with a budget stroller that may
break down before you're done
using it? For twins, a double
universal car seat carrier
(stroller frame) is an
inexpensive alternative to
buying an actual stroller during
the infant stage if you're yet
not sure what you'll need later
on.
Once you've determined what you
really need, then you can begin
researching the various brands
and models that are on the
market. You will be able to
quickly eliminate double
strollers that don't fit your
criteria, making the whole
process a lot easier and less
time-consuming.
Copyright 2006 by Anik
Giguère-Biollo. Permission is
granted to reproduce this
article in electronic
newsletters or on websites
provided that it is not edited
in any way, all the links are
left active, and that neither
the copyright declaration nor
this license are removed. This
article was originally published
at
http://www.stroller-advisor.com/double-stroller-needs.html
Anik Giguère-Biollo is the
mother of a three year-old girl
and one year-old twin boys and
has owned a total of eight baby
strollers of different types.
She offers a great deal of
detailed information about
choosing and purchasing double
strollers and twin strollers
(see
http://www.stroller-advisor.com/double-strollers.html
), as well as all other types of
strollers, on her website. You
can visit her site by going to
http://www.Stroller-Advisor.com
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When it comes to
safety and design as
well as fun for your
little baby the Baby
Bjorn has been
proven outstanding.
The Baby Bjorn
company lets their
products be tested
by independent test
institutes to
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Baby Equipment - Cribs
and Bedding
Answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs)
on baby cribs will help
to clarify doubts you
might have while
shopping for a baby
crib.
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Consumer Reports
Best Baby Products
gives information
about the best baby
cribs based on their
tests and product
reviews.
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Parents want their
babies to be safe and
have the best baby
products on the market.
One of the most
important products is a
baby high chair.
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Baby Rattles are
some of the oldest
toys and gifts that
a baby receives when
they are born.
Rattles are an
excellent gift to
give to a baby, as
it helps them with
such motor skills as
eye-hand
coordination.
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Mother's Day
is a day
to express to your
mother how much you
appreciate her. When
we were children,
Mother's Day
was much easier; our
mothers
didn't expect too
much.
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Buying
A Baby Stroller
The decision to buy
a baby stroller is
faced by many
parents and this
guide will try to
bring some
information on the
companies dealing
with strollers.
Graco's Baby
Strollers
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knowing how to
choose a baby swing
that is safe and
durable, will be one
of your first
priorities........
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There are many
choices available to
you when choosing a
baby crib. There are
several types of
baby cribs to pick
from. Your
particular decor
preferences, budget
and needs will help
determine the type
of baby crib that is
best for you.
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Mothers' Day is the
celebration of the
nurturing side of
all women.
Children's love for
their mother and a
mother's love for
her children
strengthen the
backbone of human
societies...................
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Crib Safety Ratings
- How To Keep Your
Baby Safe
It is important to
provide a safe place
for your baby to
sleep. Crib safety
ratings have been
developed through
the years to provide
information to the
consumer before
purchasing an infant
crib.
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Detailed Review of Graco
Infant Strollers
If you want to
have an infant stroller
for your kid, you need
to be very careful.
Because there are so
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Different Types Of
Infant Bedding
There are so
many different types of
beds for infants that
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Baby Care
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Strategies for Dealing with Diaper Rash -
I t helps to have proven techniques at your
disposal when it comes to dealing with common
issues like diaper rash. We have put together an
arsenal of tips and strategies to help new
parents.
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All about diapers
- Help with the Diaper Dilemma - Tips and advice
to help new parents deal with all the questions
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& Baby Products that make Baby's
Lifestyle Easy and Comfortable
by Anna Josephs
Are you looking to buy unique gift for
your baby? Online sites are always
available with huge collection of
numerous products which claim to be best
for our baby’s and provide you much
related information about the products
that are used to comfort your little.
Some are specialized in baby products.
But it is always good to be cautious
before buying any baby products because
most of the times to look good and
attractive manufactures make use of
chemicals, synthetic additives and
irritants which dry baby’s skin and are
absorbed into their bodies. The related
products are listed below:
Baby Powder
if something you are buying for your
baby skin choose a product which is
smooth and 100%safe for the skin. While
buying baby powder make sure that it
should not contain any chemicals like
zinc stearate, magnesium silicates and
other substances, which are harmful for
your baby.
Baby ointment
To prevent your baby from diaper rashes
make use of baby ointment so as to make
your baby a healthy baby.
Baby Food
There are many food items in the market
that contain chemicals which are harmful
for our baby’s health. Buy baby food
from reputed company and have some
popularity. Do not give your baby hard
food to swallow. You must see that the
food you serve your baby is soft and
easy to digest. Always serve fresh and
healthy food to your baby
Baby Clothing
Always it is not necessary which look
good should be good. Many times we
parents just buy anything which looks
good on our baby and forget that our
baby may not be comfortable in wearing
that. Do not dress your baby too tight
or too loose. Select soft material that
does not create on your baby's skin.
Always choose attractive clothes as baby
too gets attracted towards the design
and pattern of the cloth.
Baby Toys
Make sure the toy your purchase for your
baby should always have a blunt edge and
a smooth surface. See that toys do not
have a pointed edge. It is good to
purchase soft toys for your baby.
Anna Josephs is a freelance editor
having experience of many years in
writing articles and news releases on
various topics related to health,
automobile and social issues. Currently,
she is working on
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details on Baby Products, please visit
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