Tuesday, September 1, 2009

“Infant Seat Covers” plus 4 more

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“Infant Seat Covers” plus 4 more

Infant Seat Covers

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 10:35 PM PDT

It is the trend these days to make baby paraphernalia more personal. Nobody likes to purchase your basic shades of blue and pink for their new bundle of joy! If you would like to add your own personal flare to your little one's belongings, consider an infant car seat cover! These covers offer multiple colors, fabrics and prints. Perhaps polka dots or stripes are your thing? You can find your perfect seat cover anywhere from $25 to $150, depending on your needs and preferences.

You can purchase covers that completely encompass the seat, or some that just cover half. Some also include little window flaps for your baby to see out! Another great selection to look at is the types of material. Some are intended for very cold temperatures, others serve more as a wind breaker.

To decide which is best for you, think about your needs. Do you live in a warm or cool climate? Will your baby be big enough that he/she will want to see out, or will he/she feel more secure with a cover that surrounds the entire car seat?

When purchasing infant seat covers, consider some of these last pointers:

How well is it made? You will want one that is very durable since it will be exposed to a lot of different elements!

Is it waterproof? You will most likely have plenty of spills to clean.

How easy does it come apart for cleaning purposes, and does it latch on properly and easily? Is it baby safe (breathable)?

How to Keep Your Baby Safe at Home

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 07:38 PM PDT

When you bring a new baby home from the hospital it can be a little overwhelming. You have to juggle taking care of your baby along with work and your family life. Parents can find it hard to manage all of their duties while taking care of their baby. You can not be in two places at one time. Your number one priority is your child's safety. So parents big question is how to keep your baby safe at home?

That is why baby video monitors have become so popular. They are a useful tool in aiding parents with their dilemma on how do be productive at home and still have a watchful eye on their little one. A baby video monitor is where a combination of sound and video monitors your baby. The camera will record your baby so you are able to watch them on your portable receiver. This allows you to keep an eye on your baby from afar to make sure they are not having any problems, such as coughing, crying or choking, especially while they are sleeping.

It is very hard for a parent to be with their baby 100% per cent of the time. That is why baby video monitors are such a useful tool. You no longer have to wonder how to keep your baby safe at home. You can monitor them giving you peace of mind that you are keeping your child safe and secure. This will make your life a little easier trying to manage your busy schedule.

Keeping Busy With Your One Year Old

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 06:54 PM PDT

Can you believe it has been a year already! By 9-12 months your child is probably keeping you on your toes by crawling, climbing, and walking. Your baby is starting to do things on their own and may actually verbally communicate to you what their needs are. They have their favorite toys by now and the best toys for these energetic months are toys that encourage discovery and movement.

Toys that assist your baby in standing are great for helping them to get on their feet and practice balancing and moving with the toy. Push toys have all kinds of functions and range from a push car to a container that will pick up their toys. You may find that once they realize their new found freedom your baby may start pushing everything that is movable in the house. Tables, boxes, and even the family dog are no exception (poor doggy). As a parent, you need to be aware of potential harmful objects that may fall and injure your baby if they are to push something and knock it down. You also need to make sure that all push toys are sturdy enough and will not slip out from under your child.

Your child may be ready to explore the world of outside toys and is probably starting to realize how much fun the great outdoors can be. Throwing balls with your child encourages them to practice walking to an object and squatting to pick it up and throw it back. Rolling the ball is good for interaction and promotes concentration. Little fun gyms for them to climb on make a great outside toy and can even accommodate younger siblings or playmates. A sandbox can keep your child busy for hours by building mounds of sand or making molds. A sandbox should be used under constant supervision because you do not want your little one eating sand for snack! But don't forget the must have outside toy of all time is the swing. Babies of all ages will love swinging in the outdoors.

There are some things we do as parents that can accommodate any age and that is reading and talking to your child. These are things that really help your baby's mind progress and can assist in a better understating of their environment. Sometimes the best way for babies to learn new things is to watch other people and children, because one year olds are great in mimicking behavior and movement. You may find your baby pretending to talk on the phone or cook in a pot or pan. An activity table is still a good choice in providing your child with different level of toy in one area. Making it through the first year seems like a whirlwind and a milestone for parents but is worth every step.

Infant Thrush - Why You Should Avoid Harmful Prescription Drugs

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 05:44 PM PDT

Babies are so sweet and vulnerable and they are a mother's greatest joy. When your child suffers even a small discomfort, your first instinct is naturally to want to fix it. If your child has thrush, I know you want to solve the problem - quickly AND safely. So the question is, are anti-fungal drugs for infant thrush safe? Do they even work?

Every year, pediatricians write tens of thousands of prescriptions for babies and toddlers without even blinking an eyelash or giving it a second thought. And as a mom, the presence of a doctor can seem so authoritative and reassuring. Yet fortunately, more and more moms like you are taking it upon themselves to find only the best and safest remedies for their child.

So let's look at some of the commonly prescribed prescription drugs for infant thrush. The first common one which is also one of the most dangerous is Diflucan. Diflucan is very commonly prescribed for infant thrush, and yet even for full grown adults it carries the risks of side effects such as

* nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, jaundice
* fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms
* severe blistering, peeling and red skin rash
* easy bruising and bleeding, unusual weakness
* seizures (convulsions).

It's hard to fathom this drug is commonly prescribed for infant thrush when there are COMPLETELY EFFECTIVE and SAFE alternatives that exist.

Now, another commonly prescribed drug for infant thrush in Nystatin. Fortunately, Nystatin is not so toxic as Diflucan, though it does carry the risk of side effects. One side effect being that Nystatin can cause the yeast cells to mutate into a more difficult-to-treat form! Not the desired result, is it? Also, Nystatin for infant thrush is mixed with sugar to make it more palatable for babies.

There are also many other anti-fungal drugs that may be used and they are ALL potentially risky for your child. Think of it as like taking an herbicide internally, because that's exactly what you're doing. Now, there are very rare instances, such as a blood fungal infection, where these drugs may be warranted, but those cares are extremely far and few between.

The other main problem with these prescription drugs is they DON'T cure the underlying imbalance that allowed the yeast to grow out of control in the first place! So your child is vulnerable to relapses from the same infection, vulnerable to other opportunistic infections, and at risk for long-term, chronic yeast problems!

Do Educational Toys Promote Early Childhood Development? (Part VI, Cognitive Skills)

Posted: 31 Aug 2009 05:27 PM PDT

Cognitive development begins at infancy and continues through adolescence to adulthood. However, the first six years of a child's growth and development are the most critical. The first three years of a child's life is a period of incredible growth in all developmental areas. By age three a child's brain has produced billions of cells and has made trillions of connections between these cells called synapses, which allows the various areas of the brain to communicate and function together. Studies show that the development of a child's brain takes years to complete, which gives parents a window of opportunity to help their child establish educational and developmental patterns that will stimulate a life filled with learning experiences.

It was once believed that infants lacked cognition until they learned and developed a language. However, research shows that from the time of birth, a child is not only aware of their surroundings but begins to learn. With this in mind, cognitive development can be defined as, the developmental process in which an infant becomes and intelligent, decision making, problem solving, information processing person. It is what gives a person the ability to acquire, organize, remember and use information to understand, relate with and function in the world around them.

Most infants can focus on and follow moving objects as well as see colors and have simple reflex actions such as grasping and sucking. By three months they can recognize faces, imitate facial expressions and move their fingers and thumbs. By eight months they imitate sounds, recognize voices and respond when they hear their name as well as grasp and hold small objects. At twelve months a child can say "mama and dada", make various sounds and eye-hand coordination develops.

Welcome to your toddler. A toddler's vocabulary develops and grows daily. Their speech become more intelligible and they begin to comprehend the meanings of words and small phrases. They begin to understand concepts of yes and no as well as right and wrong. They begin to recognize more objects and people as well as having a better understanding of emotions such as love, fear and trust.Their curiosity grows and is reflected by them asking questions.

Your preschooler's development has blossomed tremendously. Their speech is understandable, their vocabulary has increased and they enjoying sharing their experiences as they speak in longer sentences. Their social skills have developed to where they enjoy playing and cooperating with other children their age. They have attention span has significantly increased, they count to 100, begin spelling and reading.

Educational toys provide both parent and child an avenue of fun filled interaction. Research has found that educational toys specifically designed and constructed to encourage and challenge the development of educational skills of children, when introduced into a child's daily play, can increase a child's IQ up to 50 points. Many educational toys provide an array of activities to enhance a child's physical development, social skill development, emotional development, language development, creative development and cognitive development.

As you drive through any neighborhood USA you will notice bumper stickers that say, "My child is an honor roll student at ______" It is the desire of most parents to have their child become the smartest kid on the block. For a child to grow in a proper manner both educationally and developmentally it is important that parents re-evaluate continuously how they can assist their children to become successful and productive adults. You don't have to wait until tomorrow. Parents can begin today providing their children with the correct educational tools that can cause their child to become, "The smartest kid on the block".
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