“Helping Your 5 Month Infant Sleep? Some Simple Solutions to Help Your 5 Month Infant Sleep” plus 4 more

Helping Your 5 Month Infant Sleep? Some Simple Solutions to Help Your 5 Month Infant Sleep
"Just Say No" to Heirloom Bassinets and Moses Baskets
The Diaper Debate
Choosing the Right Baby Furniture
Boy's Baby Bedding - How to Choose the Correct Colors to Make Your Nursery Look Perfect

Helping Your 5 Month Infant Sleep? Some Simple Solutions to Help Your 5 Month Infant Sleep

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 06:59 PM PDT

Do you think that you will ever get enough sleep again? Can you help your 5 month infant sleep through the night? Do you know how? Even when you do get your 5 month infant sleep, are you unable to sleep yourself because you are worrying so much? Relax, you are not alone, it has been reported that up to 70% of all new parents have difficulty getting their babies to sleep through the night. Read on and you will discover some very simple tips that you can use to help you and your baby get some much needed sleep.

Feeding your baby at bedtime will enable them to feel the comfort of having you there. After feeding then it's time to read your baby a book, they will love to hear your voice and they will become much more peaceful when reading to them at bedtime. Make sure you initiate this from early on, rather than leave it till they respond more; I believe that reading a book at bedtime will affect the peacefulness of your child.

If the baby sleeps any more than three hours at a time during the day, wake him. Babies should nap during the day, of course, but no more than three hours. To wake the baby, try holding him upright and tickle his feet. If that will not work, take off his shirt and the chill will wake him. Don't leave him uncovered for long, once he is awake, sing or talk to him to keep him that way for a while. This is a good time to put him on a mat for some tummy time if he's not hungry.

The key to getting a baby to sleep is by consistently keeping bedtime rituals. A baby should not be rocked to sleep one night while being left to cry themselves to sleep the next night. A consistent routine is the most important key to having your baby form a healthy sleeping pattern.

How many times have you just wished that you could help your 5 month infant sleep and get to sleep all night long yourself? I know exactly where you are coming from because I have been where you are. Please don't despair, there is help out there, help that I did not have when I went through all the sleepless nights. With the Internet and the Information Age being what it is today it is easy to find help.

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"Just Say No" to Heirloom Bassinets and Moses Baskets

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 06:51 PM PDT

As stated above, saying no to old and used bassinets, Moses baskets, and cradles may be just as important as saying no to drugs. Just like car seat safety, it is important to purchase new equipment when it comes to areas that your baby will be spending a lot of time.

New furniture not only is up-to-date with the latest mandated baby safety concerns, but it is safer and sturdier as it hasn't taken the usual abuse a former baby turned toddler can give. Being a mother of three children, I was amazed at the creative ways babies came up with standing on, pulling on, jerking on, banging on, and biting on furniture.

Purchasing a Moses basket will allow you to keep your newborn baby in a safe and secure bed while allowing you the flexibility of keeping the baby nearby. This portability benefit will give baby safety and security as you can keep him safe from other children and pets, and be able to keep an ear on him for any signs of distress.

Here are a few more baby safety tips for you to keep in mind:

• Do not leave your baby alone in a cradle or bassinet that is in the rocking position

• Move your bassinet or Moses basket without your baby in it

• Remember to use the bassinet mattress pad that was provided by the manufacturer to prevent suffocation or injury

• Use only bassinet sheets made for your particular bassinet model

• Keep the bassinet away from low-hanging ties or window treatments to prevent chance of strangulation

Your newborn baby is a precious commodity and deserves to have the safest and most up-to-date equipment your budget allows. There are many safe and budget friendly products in the baby world to choose from - so take your time, look around, and choose a bassinet that makes you smile when you walk into the nursery - because you never know what dirty diaper might be lurking behind that door! "Just say Yes" to baby safety!!

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The Diaper Debate

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 06:50 PM PDT

There is no right or wrong diaper choice to use for your baby. It is a personal preference that should be decided by the parents. There are two main choices: cloth or disposable diapers. There are different types of cloth diapers and many different brands of disposable ones on the market. Using the right choice for your baby can be a trial and error process. You may notice that a certain brand causes a rash and in that case, you should change diapers. They are also priced differently and sometimes the most expensive is not always best and vice versa you shouldn't buy a diaper just because it's the least expensive choice at the store.

Many parents argue about whether cloth or disposable diapers are best for their babies. While deciding on which type to use, keep in mind that using a natural diaper ointment is always the best choice to prevent and cure diapers rash. Diaper ointment should always be used with every changing. There are advantages of both cloth and disposable ones. While the initial cost of cloth diapers can be expensive, the overall savings are greater than using disposable ones. When making the cloth purchase, buy at least 30 to 35 of each size your baby is wearing at the time. You can buy less, but you'll have to do more loads of laundry to clean them. Disposable ones can be easier to use because you throw them away after each use. Some parents prefer the ease of this. They can be more convenient when you are out of your home because you can throw the diaper away wherever you change your baby.

If your baby moves a lot during a changing, disposable might be easier to use because of the tape-stick while cloth you have to use safety pins sometimes. Cloth is also known to cause less diapers rash. If you are concerned about the effect that diapers can have on the environment, then you should use cloth. Disposable diapers are supposed to be biodegradable, but it takes time. Cloth ones can be washed and reused which doesn't affect the amount of waste going into our landfills. However, on the other side of the debate, parents argue that using cloth uses up too much water because you have to do loads of laundry almost every day. While the effects on our environment are an ongoing issue, your first concern should be which diaper will your baby be most comfortable wearing and which will cause little to no rash.

Parents should try different types of diapers for their babies, and they could also try using a combination. There can be the choice of combination of cloth and disposable. Use cloth at home and disposable when going out. The disposable ones are more convenient when not at home, however cloth when convenient, should be used do to the advantages they have. Some parents will find that cloth don't irritate their baby's skin, while other parents will see no difference between cloth and disposable. Some parents will like the fact that disposable can be more convenient, and other parents won't mind washing the cloth ones. It is a personal choice for the parent about which diaper they will decide to purchase.

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Choosing the Right Baby Furniture

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 05:44 PM PDT

Shopping for your new baby can be one of the most enjoyable parts of preparing for the life that is about to join your family. It is so much fun to picture your new nursery and then see it come into being. You want the sweetest baby room ever, of course, full of comfortable furniture and soothing colors. You want your baby to feel safe and happy in the nursery and it would be great if he or she would be comfortable enough to sleep through the night. When you are shopping for furniture for your new bundle of joy, there are a few issues you should consider.

Of course you want your baby's room to be sweet and pretty. However, aesthetics are not the most important feature of your choices. Safety should definitely be your number one consideration. Before shopping for a crib, changing table, or other piece of baby furniture, go online and look for any recent recalls. Although stores are responsible for taking any recalled products off display, you want to be doubly certain you are not purchasing a piece of furniture that could endanger your baby. Baby furniture is recalled if it is proven unsafe. If you have purchased a piece of furniture and then find out it is recalled, the manufacturer or store will give you full credit for the item. That way, you can choose a new, safe piece of baby furniture.

Expense is definitely a consideration. Your new baby is going to need to go to college someday after all. There are plenty of great bargains out there. Many new parents purchase used furniture. If you decide to go this route, make sure you double check that there are no recalls on the used product. You never want to sacrifice your baby's safety to save a few dollars. Also check online for special sales and deals. Looking for options with free shipping can save you a good deal of money. Plus, you can shop for baby from the comfort of your home, which can be a benefit.

The second consideration you should make is longevity. That tiny bassinet is sweet now, but in just a few months you might not find it so sweet when your baby outgrows it. If you choose a piece of baby furniture that is only suitable for infants, you will have to undergo additional expense when you buy a new bed for your toddler. Many baby beds are designed to grow with your young child. At first, they are a crib. However, when your child is ready for a big kid bed, you can remove the railings and transform the crib into a bed suitable for a toddler or young child.

Buying baby furniture should not be a chore; it should be a fun experience full of hope and excitement for the future. Keep in mind that any furniture you select should be safe and should grow with your baby. After those two considerations are addressed, you are free to choose whatever color, design, or style you like.

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Boy's Baby Bedding - How to Choose the Correct Colors to Make Your Nursery Look Perfect

Posted: 23 Oct 2009 04:56 PM PDT

So you need some boys baby bedding. Well first of all congratulations! Now, onto one of the many things you'll want to start planning, your little ones crib bedding set. The choice you make with this is going to have a huge impact on how your nursery looks and feels and you'll want it perfect for your new arrival. The most important thing to get right is the color scheme. Even the smallest bedding collections generally have at least 4 pieces and the largest up to ten. So the colors are really going to dictate the atmosphere of the room.

Lets look at some of the popular color schemes available.

How about some bright vivid blues and greens? These colors are brilliant and cheerful and will add some real life to any nursery. If you think these colors might suit, have a look at Cocalo turtle reef crib bedding. Lots of turtles and other marine animals swimming around a brightly colored ocean. Most little boys will find this very attractive. If your nursery suffers from a lack of natural light these colors, or similar, could be a great choice.

Or maybe you think something more calming is appropriate for your little one. I know mine always needs calming down! Well in that case you might consider some clean, simple creams and light greens. Willow Organic baby bedding set by kidsline is a lovely organic collection in these colors and looks so light and airy. It's one of my favorite collections and has a lovely soothing feel to it.

What about if your nursery is nice and big and has plenty of sunlight? Well the chances are you want something that looks cozy and warm that your little one can really snuggle up in. If this is the situation, a color you might well consider is brown. Trend Lab do a nice modern bedding collection called Cocoa Dots in various shades of brown with just hints of blue and pink (Yes, Pink for a boy!). It's a unique, contemporary piece and looks very snug.

There are lots of things to think about when purchasing a baby bedding set; price, number of pieces in the collection, material, and so on. But get the right colors for your nursery and you're well on the way to making the right choice.

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