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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 at 3:20 am

Baby High Chair Features

Author: Ray Subs

The baby high chairs of today are equipped with more features than the more traditional models. Where high chairs were once made exclusively of wood, the newer models are now made of tough plastics that are made to withstand years of use and that contain many useful features.

Safety is the most important consideration when purchasing a baby high chair. While babies generally don’t need high chairs until they are able to east solid foods, which is usually at about six months of age, some parents choose to buy them sooner. One advantage of doing this is to have a place for baby to rest while one or more family members are in the ding room or kitchen. Another reason is so that babies can be present during all the action of family meals.

When purchasing a baby high chair, you will find many features from which to choose. You can buy a simple high chair with a locking tray and safety belt designed to keep baby buckled in and safe at all times, or may even wish to choose a model that contains features such as height adjustment and wheels.

If you eat some of your meals in the kitchen and others in the ding room, wheels will be very useful and will make the chair much easier to transport. Height adjustment is useful as baby grows.

Stability is another very important feature. You want to know your baby high chair won’t turn over with baby in it. For this purpose, a wide base and low center of gravity are crucial. When actually choosing the chair, give each model a good shake and imagine how it might stand up to a wiggling baby. Another consideration is whether or not it can easily be reached under when it is necessary to pick up cereal, carrots and other flung favorites.

Also, check wheels and locking mechanisms. A wheeled high chair should have strong locks on the wheels to prevent accidents from occurring and to keep you from chasing the chair across the room when baby gets excited.

Compare the features of all high chairs you consider. Know those you desire before shopping so you will be able to make an accurate comparison. Don’t choose a chair just because of its cost. Remember, there is no price on the safety of your baby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
At what age can a child use a booster seat (without a safety belt) and stop using the high chair?
We’re expecting another baby, and I’m hoping we won’t have to fit another high chair in our apartment! By the time Baby 2 is old enough to start solids, our firstborn will be 22 months old. What has been your experience?
- ANSWER:
  I think at that age your little one will be fine in a booster. My daughter was 2 in one. Also if you think about it, your new baby won’t need a high chair right away anyways, so your first one will be able to use it probably till after 2 years old (depending on when you start solids). We just used a bouncy seat in the beginning.
QUESTION:
If I say “Drive Baby Drive” does that mean to take off you seat belt and drive 150 miles per hour?
Because when I hear this “drill baby drill” comments…..it doesn’t mean disregard all laws and safety regulations while looking for oil and trying to become more independent from foreign oil. BP screwed up on their own and didn’t have anything to do with the Bush admin.. If it did, Didn’t Obama have ample time to fix it. Do liberals remember how high gas prices were and how much you were complaining? That’s why we were drilling.
- ANSWER:
  To the oil industry, yes!
  
  BP disregarded all safety regulations and it’s been revealed through committee hearings and interviews with workers from the rig.
  
  Drill Baby Drill meant that it was safe to go 5,000 down in the water, clearly it was not. Bush appointees from MMS never bothered to read the BP drilling proposal – it included a dead man and phone numbers that did not work.
  
  The best way to drill a primary well is to drill a relief well at the same time.
  
  Now we know what wasn’t discussed at Dick Cheney’s secret meeting with the oil industry – safety and containment.
QUESTION:
What is the best car seat for safety reasons, and that will last a long time (grow with baby)?
Just turned one year, 24lbs, around 31-32″ tall??? Money is no object but my car only has seat belts no latches.
Must be easy to install and take out due to two different vehicles it will go in, and able to fit in small cars like a 99 kia sportage.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
why arent baby capsules in the U.S. made to be secured properly?
in Australia where the baby safety capsule (seat) was invented for carrying babies in cars, the capsule is secured not only by the regular seat belt or lap sash but also by a strap connected to the top of the device & secured to the rear deck of the car or hook in the rear ceiling of suv’s. this makes for a very secure restraint. but here in the U.S., when my son was born i found that all that is required is is the LATCH system that only uses a strap that secures the base of the capsule. i found this to be very difficult to secure properly & the thing can still be moved however slightly in an upward tilting movement. why have we adopted & then changed a pefectly good system to make it less secure.
by the way, the local police department & the nurse at the hospital assured me the capsule was fitted correctly & securely.
- ANSWER:
  A rear facing infant seat is designed to wobble in an accident. In a bad crash, the seat can close up like a clamshell. This absorbs some of the force of the accident. Check out the NHTSA (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration) website for more on car seats. Don’t worry about the slight movement. As long as the seat doesn’t move more than an inch at the base where it’s secured, it is safe.
QUESTION:
Baby fall off from rocker?
My 8 months baby fell off from baby rocker, cried for sometimes then fell asleep. I read that when there is concussion, they will feel sleepy, but I am not sure the sleepiness is due to concussion or tired because he just had a cry?

I had always been careful not to let baby fall as he is crawling now. Nevertheless thing still happen. I put him on rocker with safety belt tied, then went away a while to get house chores done, then I heard a loud thud and he was already flat on the ceramic floor with face facing upwards. This had never happen before. I do not know exactly know he fell, and not sure did he hit his head. And I would like to know if he acted normally after a sleep, can I assume that he is fine and there is no serious injury?

Thanks for advising…
- ANSWER:
  My 6 month old has fallen off the bed 2X in the last week and is is just like that she is totally fine. I was in the same room and everything. shes a super quick roller, lol. I got a pack & play now:P Im sure your little one will be AOK! (she also rolled off me when she was 3 weeks old off me & the bed, and she is fine. babies are very resiliant!)
QUESTION:
What is a baby basket on a plane?
One of the airlines I’m considering for a long flight to Europe offers baby baskets. This is a description from their website:

Baby basket

The baby basket is fastened to the wall of the aircraft or placed on the floor in the legroom during the flight. The child can sleep and lie down in the basket during the flight with the cover zipped up. During take-off, landing and turbulence, the infant sits on the lap of an adult with a separate safety belt fastened. The adult is allowed to have only one infant sitting on his/her lap. The maximum inner length of the baby basket is 70 cm and the infant using the basket may not weigh more than 11 kg or 24 lbs.

Have you ever used one? Where are they on the plane and how does that actually work? The airline doesn’t mention extra charge; did you have to pay for it though?
thanks
- ANSWER:
  I saw one of these on my trip to Japan about 2 years ago. It is just a small bassinet type thing. The couple that was using it sat in the first row in our cabin and were able to fasten it to the wall right in front of them. It takes up some leg room for sure but is probably better than having to hold the baby for a solid 10 hours or however long the flight is.
QUESTION:
I need a seatbelt sown smaller! Is It Illegal? for baby capsule?
hi there

i have a baby capsule and it has a seatbelt that goes around the unit and clicks into the safety latch. the belt is too long and i cant get it tight enough to hold the capsule still….

if i was to take it to a apolstry place or somewhere they could use industrial grade stiching and sow it smaller, is it illegal???

what to do?
- ANSWER:
  Yes, they should be able to do it with no problem. The belt isn’t holding back an adult, so normal stitching like what is done on the belt ends is more than sufficient.
  
  Why you asked this in the aircraft section, I have no idea.
QUESTION:
Do you wear your seat belt?
Do you wear your seat belt? If so, please explain.
If you don’t, please explain why and take a look at this.

I wear my seat belt everywhere I go. I’m part of my high school’s SADD/MADD program. We work to pass laws and educate people about seat belt safety. In one particular mock car roll, a dummy father, mother, and kid were put into a car. The machine stimulated a roll over at about 15 mph. With the seat belts on, the dummies were not harmed. When the instructor took the seat belts off, the ending was wicked gross. The dummies flew around in the car, ending with the baby in the trunk and the parents in the back seat. Then, the windows were opened. The dummies were thrown from the car.

Seat belts do save lives. Don’t care what you say, it’s 100% TRUE.

Seat belts focus on areas of the body, like your hips and shoulders.
When put on correctly, they prevent you from smashing forward and being thrown from your seat, during an accident.

Seat belts weren’t made to be comfortable. Get over it.

Now, please tell me: Do you wear your seat belt? How come?

Sarah B:
Your boyfriend trusts you…
but does he trust a random driver on the road? You can’t always avoid those random people.
Afroman5….:
Your friend is lucky. Next time, the outcome might not be so. Broken collar bones and bruises are better than loosing a life.
…This has more numerical data.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/think/focusareas/invechiclesafety/seatbelts?whoareyou_id=&page=Overview

Fordman:
It’s like saying: Ciggs aren’t illegal.
Some restrictions just weren’t made. I don’t know why…. but I do agree with you on the whole helmet thing.
- ANSWER:
  Your statistics are all correct. The chances of surviving in an accident increase dramatically if you are wearing a seat belt. How about this. You go off a bridge and drop 75 and hit nose first into the water do you want to have a seat belt on? Yes!!! The first thing your car does when it hits the water is…. Anyone, Bueler, Bueler? It stops. Your body is still going say 50 mph. You hit the steering wheel and are knocked out and drown. If you have on your belt at least you have a fighting chance to get out of car.
  Never drive without them.
  90% of all traffic accidents happen within 25 miles of home and at speed less than 40 mph. So… Move.

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Monday, March 21st, 2011 at 6:52 am

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20 Strange and Funny Baby Products

Author: Neelima Reddy

Bringing up a child can be a nightmare in a less-than-hygienic world, but at what point does cleanliness and safety consciousness transcend the boundaries of sanity?

1. Toad stool :

Your child will definitely find this stool hilarious. You can put everything within reach for your little ones on this frog-theme stool. When your child steps or sits on the stool, it croaks. Teeth brushing time will become a little more fun when your child steps on this stool.

2. Potty Mitts :

Have a phobia that your children might catch diseases from unknown sources in public places? Water-resistant Potty Mitts are sure to change your life and your outlook.

In addition to keeping your kids free of germs, these revolutionary disposable gloves are small enough to fit into a handbag or diaper bag. A must for those visiting less-than-clean environs, but make sure you don’t flush them down the toilet; they’re not flush-able.

3. Poop Scoop Bag :

One for really hard-core greenies in keeping with current trends to cut down waste and keep in tune with natural rhythms. The idea is to monitor Baby’s bowel movements, and, instead of clothing them in diapers, let them do their thing whenever and wherever they please.

The trick is to always have your 100% bio-degradable ‘baby poop scoop’ bag at hand to ensure their waste doesn’t become the planet’s.

4. Monkey Bottle Hugger :

Monkey see, monkey do! Use this adorable baby’s bottle cover to keep the bottle contents at a constant temperature and prevent condensation. The expandable elastic mouthpiece fits all bottles and sip cups and keeps it from falling out of Baby’s mouth. The furry cover ensures that your child has an easy, comfortable grip at the same time.

5. Pee Pee Bottle:

An ingenious solution for those frequent tight moments when you’re nowhere near a toilet or natural spot, My Pee Pee bottle is as effective for adults as it is for children when it comes to needing a compact, portable space to relieve yourself.

Designed to replace public toilet seat covers, it is leak- and odour-proof and great if you’re on the move, but critics point out that, though it comes in pink and blue, its lack of transparency could detract from its functionality.

6. Baby knee pads:

Here’s an easy way to keep your baby happy while crawling. Your baby will never suffer from grazed, bruised, red and sore knees with these knee pads. There is no need to worry on which floor your baby is crawling inside or outside.

You can easily put the pads with the help of Velcro straps behind baby’s knees to keep them in place. The pads provide maximum protection without restricting the movement and circulation when your baby hits the knees against furniture.

7. Thudguard Helmet:

A UK-derived safety device to help cushion your toddler from banging their head too hard when they fall or collide, the Thudguard helmet may be taking safety too far.

While it looks cute and soft, one can’t help thinking that it conjures up images of astronauts and space bubbles and other unnatural climates where ultimate protection is required. Whatever happened to the learning experience gleaned from a good, solid graze?

8. Shampoo Hat:

A fun, feminine derivative of an adult shower cap, this frilly crown is an excellent way to keep soapsuds and shampoo out and your baby’s humor intact if she/he doesn’t like getting her/his head wet.

The foam ring has a hole in the middle which serves as a visor and ensures there are no more tears at bath time. Available in pink and blue as well as with cartoon motifs.

9. Baby Snot Sucker:

As clinically correct as the country which spawned it, this Swedish nasal device is possibly the snottiest invention you will ever come across. A cross between a tube and a straw, the Nosefrida is a bizarre way of ensuring Baby’s excess mucus does not choke or suffocate.

A long, flexible tube with a mouthpiece on the parent’s end and a nostril sucker on the baby’s end, the Nosefrida introduces a whole new concept to child care: nose to mouth resuscitation. Lest you are worried that you’ll ingest the baby’s snot, the developers have thought of everything.

An inline filter stops the snot from reaching your mouth, and you just have to wash it in the sink before using again.

10. Potty Song:

Remember Thomas the Tank Engine, a childhood ditty used by many parents to inspire their toddlers by repeating the lines & think I can, I know I can’t The times they have changed and the parents reckon they’ve got wiser.

The newly released Potty Song CD will encourage any kid want to change their diapers, and go to the loo all by themselves. A brilliant Pavlovian concept, the CD allows you to play your child a personalized song which rewards him/her for using the potty by saying their name over and over again. The attention your child receives makes him/her keep going back for more.

11. Babykeeper Basic:

A cross between a handbag and a carrycot, the Babykeeper Basic is the perfect antidote to keeping your baby out of harm’s way when you don’t have enough arms. It hangs comfortably from walls of most public restrooms and fitting rooms by means of two large metal hooks protected with safety webbing.

An added benefit of the patent-pending carrier chair, padded with non-slip material, is that it offers a safe, efficient way to keeping your child strapped up while you push the shopping trolley. Just don’t mistake it for your handbag!

12. Pee-Pee Teepee:

A discerning design from someone who has cottoned on to Baby’s unpredictable toilet behavior, this clever little triangular tent-like cover will shield you from A¢a¬A”sprinkling wee weeA¢a¬? while trying to change your baby’s nappy. Washable and waste-friendly, the wee-wee wigwam comes in three styles: cellophane, laundry bag and terry cloth. Wham bam, thank you Mom.

13. Bink Tees:

From day one, babies are friends of pacifiers. If your baby is no exception, you will love this new line of t-shirts suitable for little suckers. Your baby will love this bink tees and amuse themselves with binkies for hours putting them in, spitting them out, and crying to retrieve it again. When they throw it out, you wash it off and put back or give it to her and the whole routine starts again.

14. Billy Bob Pacifiers:

If your baby is one of those who share that traditional longing for two front teeth for Christmas, give him/her something to really smile about. Besides keeping everyone in the vicinity in stitches, these wacky Billy Bob Baby Pacifiers soothe Baby and makes you wonder whether s/he really does only have a sublime mouth full of teeth.

15. Baby Legs:

Your baby’s legs are being exposed to the chilly air because of gapiosis. Protect your little ones legs from wind burn and chill with these baby legs. Your baby’s soft knees are protected from harsh surfaces, bugs, and sun rays. Keeps legs warm, comfortable alternative to tights and allows barefoot walking.

16. Baby High Heels:

Reverse the age order and dress up your little lamb as mature mutton. Not that the intention is to make your child grow up before its time, but these booties with high heels will add a fun dimension to yours, and Baby’s life.

Designed by two childhood friends for a laugh, the soft, decorative heel adds a fun aspect to comfortable crib shoes. Aptly named Heelarious, the shoes cannot support any weight and are not intended to be anything other than comfortable, but zany, baby shoes in a range of trendy designs. Ignore them at your peril.

17. Baby Food Dispensing Spoon:

Feed your baby conveniently one bite at a time with Squirt baby food dispensing spoon. 3 ounces of baby food can be filled in the bulb and attached firmly to the spoon end. Get the right amount of food from bulb with a simple squeeze. Protective cover helps to seal the food and to keep the spoon clean.

18. Baby Mickey womb doll:

Think your newborn baby might be missing the warmth of your womb? Takara Tomy has come up with a melodic solution in the form of a doll to apparently recreate the primal sounds of in utero heartbeat and blood flow outside the womb. Issho ni Nenne Baby Mickey and Minnie Womb-sound dolls aim to ease babies into a relaxing sleep cycle, and provide them with a new friend at the same time.

19. Baby Bottom Fan:

Just when you thought they hadn’t thought of everything to make Baby’s upbringing as clinical and as humanly possible, a Freudian with a serious hygiene fetish got wind of the news.

Equipped with a built-in anti-microbial fragrance dispenser to protect your baby from skin ailments, the Baby Bottom Fan is the quintessential gizmo to keep your baby dry, and you busy, at every diaper change. Apparently eases sleep and irritation too, and comes with sponge fan blades to eliminate any possibility of danger.

20. Peter Potty Toddler Urinal:

Now you can potty train your toddler boy easily with this flushable toddler urinal. This toddler urinal provides your little guy standup experience 6 months faster. The low basin is easier to use, reducing mess.

After using it, your kid loves to push the flush button. No plumbing is required; you have to just fill the reservoir at sink.

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 3:50 pm

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What You Should Look For In Baby Safety Products

Author: mikey

Knowing what baby care products you should be looking for can be a troublesome and stressful experience for any new parent. Baby safety is very important, and the anticipation of the responsibility that being a new parent necessarily involves is usually coupled with being inundated with brochures, leaflets and books listing countless dozens of essential products that you will need to purchase and install.

A very important consideration for your new baby is the question of temperature. It is easy for small children to get very cold, particularly in their hands and feet, so make sure that you have plenty of baby clothes, rompers or sleepers, and items to cover the little extremities such as mittens and booties. It is important to make sure that your new baby’s head is always covered, as a good deal of heat can be lost through the head, and for this reason a bonnet or hat is important. This is particularly true if your child is born during the winter months.

There has been much written about how to ensure that your baby is safe whilst sleeping in their cot or Moses basket. Make sure they sleep on their side or on their back and that you do not use pillows, duvets or loose toys, as these can easily cover the face of your baby, resulting in possible breathing difficulties. Keep in mind that cribs and cots must meet federal and ASTM standards, so if you purchase yours from one of the top manufacturers you can be sure that these are met.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
For people who already have had a baby :] Do I have everything I need?
My baby boy is due in May, here’s a list of what I have so far, am I missing anything?

.Clothes (onsies, sleepers, socks, mittens, sweaters, pants, hats, soft shoes)
.Blankets, bath towels, wash cloths
.Baby products (oil, wipes, lotion, soap, powder, cream, q tips etc.)
.Carseat
.Stroller
.Diaper bag (already packed :])
.Crib (sheets, mobile, positioner…)
.Changing table
.Bouncer
.Swing
.Jumper
.Car mirror and shades
.Baby safety set (nail clippers, thermometer, baby medicine…)
.Baby book and photo albums
.Bassinet
.Baby bathtub
.Toy chest (full of toys)
.Bottles and breast pump

Things I haven’t bought yet and are pretty sure I am going to are:
.High chair
.Gates for his playroom
.Pillow for breastfeeding
.Contents for overnight bag for the hospital, I have the bag with a few things in it…but not everything yet.

Am I forgetting anything? I thinks that’s everything..

Thanks :]
Oh yeah the baby carrier, I almost forgot! Thanks :]
- ANSWER:
  I agree with everything Arlene G said. It sounds like you have pretty much everything covered for the baby so don’t forget about yourself. This is coming from experience because no one even told me to take any of those things for myself. My poor husband was always having to run to the store for extra things.
  
  I would suggest bringing something to keep all the paperwork in. You will have lots and it’s so easy to just put them in one place so you aren’t worried about losing or forgetting them.
  
  Also have some healthy snacks for when the baby comes home because I know I wasn’t able to eat for more than 5 mins at a time . Escpecially because she had colic.
  
  You might want to get some baby gas drops just in case.
  
  And this is a personal choice but I now have a wrap for the baby and wish I had looked into them sooner so maybe you could check out those. But other than that it seems as if you are all set. Congratulations!
QUESTION:
What is an awful song that you’re embarassed to admit you actually love?
I like the songs “Ice, Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice and “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats, but I don’t tell anyone (until now). What are some awful songs that you secretly love?
- ANSWER:
  Baby Got Back
QUESTION:
When are they going to take britneys baby away!?
In photos splashed across the front page and inside the New York Post on Friday, the 24-year-old pop star is shown exiting The Ritz-Carlton hotel with Sean Preston in one hand and a glass in the other.

As her bodyguards walked Spears to her car, she stumbled — her long pants apparently getting tangled in her open-toed shoes — and bent low as Sean Preston’s head flung backward, knocking off his orange hat.

Spears, though, was able to keep her balance and hold on to her son, with help from a bodyguard, who reacted quickly.

A call to Spears’ publicist Friday seeking comment was not immediately returned.

The baby bobble was the latest public incident involving the safety of Spears’ child. Earlier this week, she was photographed driving with Sean Preston in a car seat facing forward rather than facing backward, which some safety regulations say is best.

Spears, who recently announced that she’s pregnant with her second child, was visited by a sheriff’s deputy at her home in Malibu, Calif., last month after Sean Preston slipped from his nanny’s arms as she was lifting him from a high chair and something in the chair snapped.

In February, authorities visited Spears’ home after photos showed the singer in a car with her son in her lap, instead of being strapped to a car seat in the back seat. She first blamed pursuits by the paparazzi, but later said it was a “mistake.”
- ANSWER:
  I didnt even hear about this yet. Thanks for letting me know. Im not at all surprised thou because Britney is totally clueless when it comes to parenting. Im seventeen and I have way more parenting skills than her, and I dont even have kids yet. Not to mention that her husband is a no good free loader. Theyre both pitiful excuses of parents. Britney complains about Kevin being pitiful all the time. What did she except when Kevin went with her when his ex girlfriend was pregnant with like his third child. Its a shame. I dont think they will take her child away. Mainly due to the fact that shes a celebrity. If they do manage to take her child away I will not at all be surprised. Probably when Britney makes some more dumb mistakes they will take her child away. People from child services are probably watching what she does anyway.
QUESTION:
are hooded knit scarves safe for an 18 month old baby ? one that is toddling( just learning to walk?)?
I knit and crochet,and after being unable to decide on what to make a friend’s baby,I decided to ask here .
I already have the yarn: a soft 4-ply, in a neon pink) and I am wondering if i should just make her a crocheted hat, or knit her a hooded scarf, both which would be completed quickly.
The hat would be completed by tonight, and the hooded scarf, by tomorrow evening.

The hat would be crocheted,and the hooded scarf: knitted by hand.
I am thinking of safety reasons here.
i have not heard of a baby scarf, for fear of strangulation, but since the baby is in a car seat or at the very least, a stroller, ( hence the reason for the hooded scarf) then that is why I am asking.

i have kids, girls, but they are ages 13 and 8. They are not ‘scarfy’ kinda girls. lol .
hats n gloves, yes, but not scarves.
I want this to be a Christmas gift, so i can’t really ask the mom, lol

What to do?
Are there any moms out there who could help ?

I have not made baby clothing in years,and so the only kids I make for, are my own,so I am no help there… lol
- ANSWER:
  I agree, I wouldn’t be very comfortable with a scarf at that age. Heck, my son’s 2 1/2 and I still would be iffy on one. The hat seems like a much better(and safer) idea. How sweet of you, homemade gifts rock.
QUESTION:
A “Friend” leaving baby in the car…?
I have a friend and we have been friends for about 9 years. She and her husband are the Godparents of my children and have always been so amazing to them.
She has a baby who will be 1 this month. When her daughter was about 3 months she left her in the car and went into Walmart for a “minute”. She also went to a friends house and left her daughter in the car sleeping, she said hat she didn’t want to wake her up.
Her husband also told me that a few weeks ago after Church they were going home to change and she asked her husband if it would be ok to leave their daughter in the car while they went in and changed…
I am having a hard time being friends with someone like this. I truly feel uneasy and i worry about her daughters safety. When she was 6 months old she was left in her carseat on the table unbuckled and fell out.
Any ideal on how to handle this situation and what to do?
I also want to add that I have told her that it is not the right thing to do. She seems to be so relaxed about the whole thing.
I am not sure that I still trust her with my own children.
- ANSWER:
  It will be difficult,but I would speak to her about this.Either that,or approach a family member of theirs and have them do it.
  You need to point out to her all the terrible things that have happened to little ones being left in cars.Things like kidnappings,dying from being left in overheated cars,children being taken from their parents because someone saw an unattended child left in a car and called the police. A whole host of things.
  You could be doing her the biggest favour ever by speaking to her about this.She maybe doesn’t realize how dangerous it could be and needs to be reminded.
  Hopefully for her little child’s sake,someone will make her aware of the dangers.I encourage you to try and find a way and to do it so she’s not offended.I know that’s not your intention.Just bring the subject up and go from there.
  Good Luck and God Bless that little one.
QUESTION:
What all have you gotten for you baby and how far along are you? & what am i missing with my purchases?
ok so i have pretty much everything.. and im 31 weeks so far. I have my crib, mattress pads (2), bedding, boppy, dresser, socks(to many to count), a few hats, way to many clothes!!!, blankets (6), diaper bags (2), some shoes, car seat and stroller, bouncy seat, diapers (Size 1 and 2), several boxes of wipes, grooming kit with thermometers, butt-paste and Vaseline, way too much baby shampoos and lotions, baby laundry detergent, bathtub, tow ls(2), wash-clothes (6), bibs(10), receiving blankets (20), a “bobo” bunny, hand sanitizer, safety q-tips, bottles (9), dishwasher nipple holder, drying rack… and i think thats all am i missing anything you think helps out?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
is specially formulated sunblock for babies a total rip off?
i went to the supermaket the other day and bought factor 30 sunblock for LO, but i got a normal peoples one and not the ‘specially formulated’ one for babies and kids.

what is the difference? except for the price? seriously. the kids one was about £5 more!!!!!!!!! for a smaller bottle!!!!!!

now, i’m not one to scrimp on a few quid for the sake of my baby’s safety and health, but it just seemed ridiculous to pay over the odds for this.

anyone else agree?

BTW she can take the sun quite well (considering he dad has fair and freckly scottish skin, lol). i’m darker skinned and tan quite well without burning, so she seems a good mix of both. we always keep a hat on and make sure she has a shady spot to sit in. so whats the point in forking out the extra cash?
ahh, now, see, LO’s skin isn’t that sensitive. she hardly ever gets nappy rash (apart from when she’s teething bad) and i can get away with changing her nappy only a couple of times, (maybe 3 or 4 depending) per day as her skin can take it.

also i use and oxy-style stain remover on her nappies with no reaction from her little botty!
i use a special fabric softener as well though

she’s a tough little thing!
yeah, i’ve got the tesco own brand one. i’ve did get the sensitive formulation one though.

it was about £3

LOL i just read the bottle and it says hypoallergenic and ANTI AGING!!!! LMAO funny.
- ANSWER:
  Yeah they are rip offs, I use “big people” sunblock on my little girl all of the time, shes still white as a sheet, and she spends loads of time in the sun.
  
  You can get higher than 30, I use 50+ on my LO.
  
  I find some of the cheaper sunscreens are also better than the expensive ones for thing such as how long it stays on, waterproof, smell…
  Boots own make is fab!
QUESTION:
Looking for clever ways to alter popular songs to make them fun for babies…?
For example, we like singing “Get cuddles…when you get the blues” to Johnny Cash’s “Get rhythm,” and, well, we refer to spit-up as ‘sploo’ (don’t ask) and thus sing “You can sploo…” to Men Without Hats’ “Safety Dance”…

Got more?
- ANSWER:
  I like baby butts and I cannot lie
  You other mommas can’t deny
  That when a baby crawls in on their itty bitty feet
  and a round thing as their seat
  You have FUN
  wear the Pull-Ups tough, cus you know that diaper is stuffed
  Deep in a Huggies theyre wearin’, Im hooked and I cant stop
  snappin’ that camera
  I wanna get with ya, to take your picture ….

Baby Railing Safety

Sunday, March 6th, 2011 at 4:25 pm

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How To Create Unique And Safe Baby Room For Your Child Safety?

Author: Neelima Reddy

After the arrival of new baby, it is very much exciting for the whole family. This is one of the most fun and joyful event in the family’s life.

After the arrival of your newborn there are some associated tasks and responsibilities that you need to learn for your child safety. Preparing a room for your child safety is also very much important out of all the tasks in the preparation of the baby’s arrival.

Parents often want to offer a best room for their child safety. Most of the couples would probably start planning of their child safety the moment they found that the wife is pregnant.

Some of the basic things that you need to do for your child safety:

So, you are now busy in preparing the things for your child safety. Preparing the baby room is one of the most important tasks that you need to consider with child safety.

You must need to know that what the basic things that provide child safety. You need to create a room that is worth living for your child.

You are confused with what things you have to buy and what things you have to install in your baby room? Here are the things you have to install in your baby’s room for your child safety.

The Mattress:

The mattress is a sleeping accessory worthy of scrutiny. The ideal mattress for your child safety should be perfect in size to fit snugly inside the crib. The mattress must fit tightly all round the crib for safety reasons.

If there is a space between the edges of the mattress and the side of the crib, there is a possibility for your child’s arms to get trapped in the space.

Hence, your baby could get suffocated if his or her head got caught. Therefore you have to purchase the mattress that fits tightly inside the crib and this gives perfect child safety.

The crib:

The crib is the most important thing that you should buy or create for your child safety. This is the basic thing where your baby sleeps. [Choosing Baby Cribs]

Your newborn will spend most of the time in his/her crib. So, the crib should be chosen and prepared meticulously that allows child safety.

Most of the mothers will get a question that is how to choose a crib that provides child safety environment?

a¢ This is just a simple thing. You just remember one thing when choosing the baby’s crib, think child safety first. Child safety is highly recommended here.
a¢ So, make sure that slats in the crib are no more than 2 to 3/8 inches apart. For your child safety, this is the standard measure for the crib’s slats.
a¢ Check that you can manipulate the drop side easily with just one hand as there are some instances that you will need to hold your baby on your other arm.
a¢ Ignore those cribs that feature corner posts that tend to extend above the rail. If you purchase this kind of crib, there is a possibility that the clothing of your baby may get hung on them especially when he starts moving on his own.

The Bumper Pad:

The bumper pad should also be taken into consideration as this also plays a very important role in your child safety. Basically it takes the role of protector.

It gives child safety by protecting your child from direct contact with the hard slats on the crib. Moreover, it can be a fun point to apply whatever decorating style you have got in mind.

However, it is vital to maintain the standard measure of the bumper pad in order for it to fully perform its role. The bumper pad must have at least six straps to grip it in place. The straps should be closed with snaps as this offers more child safety with those that are tied to the crib.

In addition, it is a constraint for the bumper pad to fit tightly around inside the crib. Similar to the mattress, the bumper pad should be fixed without leaving open spaces for the baby to bang head or block in between the side of the crib and the bumper.

You can purchase, or make your own bumper pad if you wish for your baby room. While choosing a bumper pad you have to consider the following things which give child safety:

a¢ However, select a bumper pad that has its own fabric and firm foam.
a¢ Select one that will coordinate with the pattern of your crib.
a¢ By the way, discourage the use of the bumper pad when your baby is capable of reaching a standing position.
a¢ Note that the pad can be his or her stepping stone to crawl out of the crib. So watch out for this purpose.

Swaddling blankets:

Swaddling is an effective child safety tip. Swaddling is the art of wrapping your baby with blankets to comfort and protect him or her from adverse temperatures. It gives child safety zone by avoiding sudden infant deaths.

Baby’s bath tub:

A bath tub in your baby room is another essential item for your child safety.

A small plastic child safety bath tub can provide a comfortable bath environment for your little one. Therefore, try to buy one that may fit the bathing needs of your baby.

Moreover, you can find a lot of both tubs and it’s up to you to decide which one you prefer for your child safety. Make sure that before using the tub it is completely clean. Be careful and never leave your baby alone in the bath tub. [Tips for Safe Infant Bath]

The changing table:

Changing table is not that much important for the baby room as the baby can be changed on any surface. It can be of great help to mothers and guardians. It can be a back saver for everybody as it places the baby at a comfortable height.

You can dress him or her, or change the diapers comfortably. It makes the clothing and diaper changes easier and faster. It also helps to keep everything handy and at your easy access.

While choosing a child safety changing table for your baby room, make sure that it has a comfortable restraining belt to keep your baby while you wipe and change his or her diaper.

Also, ensure that it should have a safety railing around the top and should be strong. Prior to using it, it is best to test it to make sure that it doesn’t bob.

And, at the time when you change your baby’s clothing or diaper, keep an eye at all times on your child. Never leave the baby alone on a changing table even for a split second.

A nightlight:

A nightlight is a requirement for a safe baby room. For safety don’t enter into your baby room at night to feed her not being able to see in the dark.

The nightlight offers you the possibility to see where and what you are stepping at so you don’t get bumped or tripped into things inside your baby room.

It is important, however, to ensure that the nightlight is out of your baby’s reach for your child safety. If you have placed it at floor level, that might attract crawling babies to sockets.

So, you have to avoid that and instead you can install a dimmer switch for the lighting fixture of the baby room. You can also use a lamp.

There are a lot of other requisites that your baby room needs to have. It may include the layette, a baby sling, books, baby clothes, and health care items for child safety.

But, other than these material things, every nursery needs caring adults, not just parents, who will be a part of the baby’s life.

How to decorate room for your child safety?

Finally you have got all the essential items for your baby room. The next thing to do now is to decorate the room for your child safety. Make the room like a heavenly place for your child safety.

To decorate a room, it needs careful planning, attention, time and effort. Hence, be ready to apply all of these when decorating your baby room.

Follow the below mentioned tips when decorating the nursery for your most precious one:

1. Think and plan for a child safety room that may last through childhood

Here you have to note only one main idea, that is, to think that your baby will grow old. With this idea, while planning for a baby room, you should not give the room too much of a baby feel.

The colors that you have chosen, like pink or blue might not great for grown ups, as it might seem like it is for babies. Therefore, maintain a color that might be great for both babies and preschoolers.

You have to choose furniture and wall treatments that can suit every age and gender. You can use accessories to give the room a baby feel, but don’t over do it.

It is also important to ensure that there is a comfortable place for a bed as this may be of great use once your baby grows out of the crib.

2. Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting

When decorating your baby room, it is best for you to choose either cork floor or area rugs on a wood.

If you use area rush rugs, they can be replaced easily than carpeting in case they get dirty and the cork or hard floors are easier to clean up. They don’t even hide allergy-annoying things like dust and dirt.

3. Watch out for the best lightning in the baby room

When it comes to lightning, a nightlight is not only the thing of focus here. A nightlight can help you from bumping and tripping on things inside the nursery every time you visit the baby room at night to feed your baby.

It is also necessary for you to take note of the light in the baby room in the daytime. You have to notice the angles of sunlight in your baby room at day time.

The idea here is, for your child safety, doesn’t place the crib in a spot where there is a direct sunlight in the morning. You also have to notice the place of the crib at night because there is the focus of streetlights at night time.

4. Adequate storage space is best

In your baby room, you probably need more storage space that you think. So, make a plan to build a room with enough space for you to store away baby’s accessories once the child gets older.

Adequate space allows your child to walk and crawl easily and gives child safety.

Your child will require bigger clothes, then shoes, and other accessories he needs for his age. As your child grows the number of toys may even increase. So you must expect that as your baby grows, his stuff grows too.

5. Create a room for you in the nursery

Possibly a time comes for every mother or father to spend a number of nights in the nursery with their baby. The situations may be rocking the baby to sleep or reading him or her stories later on.

So, it is important for every nursery to include a rocking chair or simply a comfortable chair where you and your child can spend some bonding hours.

How to turn your baby room into a child safety zone?

There are a lot of things that you can consider to make your baby room truly worth living for child safety. Just like you, your baby will also needs a room that is safe from whatever environmental harms.

Child safety is the main rule to consider. So, before transferring your baby from your room to his or her room, make sure that everything in place is safe.

Here are some tips to turn your baby room into a child safety zone:

a¢ Make sure that the crib you have installed for your baby has a firm mattress and doesn’t include decorative patterns. Also watch out for corner posts.
a¢ Check and make sure that the crib slats are narrow. Never ever leave any space for the head of your baby to get wedged between these slats.
a¢ Ensure that the changing table has a preventive strap and three raised sides.
a¢ Avoid the things like comforters, pillows and soft stuffed animals from the crib, because these things might suffocate your baby, especially when your baby is in between the age of 4-6 months old.
a¢ Once your child started reaching for things, it is best to take down all decorations or toys you have placed in or strung across the crib, from rail to rail for your child safety.
a¢ It is best for you not to buy a toy box that features a heavy hinged lid. There is a possibility that these things might fall on your baby especially when he reaches to obtain a toy.
a¢ Use a soft rug for the floor. This will give child safety by preventing your child from injuries and pain from those unavoidable falls.

When planning for child safety room, it is best to have an idea on how to decorate the room, what are the needed things for your child safety and how to maintain a safe place for your baby.

This process involves a lot of effort and time to be invested. The best way to succeed is to be conscious of what you want and need to make the baby room a pleasing place to be comfortable and provides child safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
can baby go over crib railing?
my 6 month old can already pull himself up in a standing position in his crib. i’ve already taken off his bumpers so he won’t b able to use them as steps. lately i’ve notice him bouncing while holding on to the rails (which btw is already at neck level) would he be strong enough to pull himself over the rails? this has been scaring me for days. any other advice on crib safety for his age wld be most welcome. thanks in advance.
- ANSWER:
  If is only bouncing, not jumping, you’re ok for now. Besides the bumper, make sure you have removed all other toys from the crib. Mobiles, toys, stuffed animals and pillows all can be used to step on or pull themselves up. Also make sure you have the mattress set at the lowest level. The crib being a neck level seems a little high, but he may be tall for his age, since he is ahead of the game in standing and bouncing.
  
  Once he begins jumping and climbing, then you would need to move him to another bed. If he’s under one when you move him, it may be best just to put the mattress on the floor the first few months as he gets used to it. That way if he gets active he’s only got a 4-6″ fall. Once he’s used to sleeping in a “big boy” bed, you can transition him to a toddler or regular bed with a guard rail.
  
  Hope this helps,
  
  Alan
QUESTION:
I’m looking for a crib safety net, to keep baby from getting arms/legs stuck in rails. Any suggestions?
All I am able to find is the crib tents but I don’t want a tent just the inside net to keep my daughters hands and feet from poking through the crib rails. I saw it once before on target.com but am unable to locate it now. Need help finding something like this to protect her.
- ANSWER:
  Check out www.onestepahead.com . They have a nice line of “breathable bumpers.”
  
  ** after checking again the ones at www.onestepahead.com are the same as the ones from Toys r Us, made by BreathableBaby, but One Step Ahead has them in several different colors and TRU only has sage and pink. (same price both places)
QUESTION:
Baby safety on a balcony…??
We recently moved into a condo on the second floor. The balcony has rails that are wide and unsafe for our 7 month old who is learning to crawl. We would never let him out by himself but, we still want it to be safe. Someone suggested getting chicken fence and putting it up w/ twist ties… Any other suggestions? Whats safe that he won’t be able to crawl up onto or pull down or even bite on and hurt himself?
- ANSWER:
  Go to onestepahead.com. The have all sorts of products that may be able to help you. They carry deck guards and other items. It is listed under the safety heading.
QUESTION:
Is there a safety risk in elevating my baby’s mattress?
I am a mom of a 3 week old baby. The last few days, she has not been wanting to sleep flat on her back. She sleeps fine in her swing and her crib but she’s really fussy at night when she’s on her back. Also, during the day when she’s napping or just laying on her back, she cries until I pick her up. Is there a safety risk in elevating her crib mattress? The springboard allows for the mattress to be elevated quite easily without any chance of it slipping or falling. I’m just wondering if there’s a risk of her suffocating or smacking her head against the side rails. Thank you so much!
PS – She is breastfed.
- ANSWER:
  No there isn’t my twins were in the NICU for over a month and that’s how they kept them in the incubators… They said it was better for them since they were preemies and could barely let go of thier gas…. It’s better for their breathing and for acid and such… If it’s good for the hospital… It should be ok to do… just don’t over do it.
QUESTION:
will you be buying a Toddler bed for your baby?
we have a cot/crib and a normal sized single bed.
I think our son should be able to go from cot straight to the big bed (with a rail for safety) when he’s older.
but i see on yahoo a lot of mums use toddler beds????
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
I’m 13 and I want to take a VIA rail train from Montreal to Kingston can someone assure my safety?
My parents are worried about me being stolen off the train because they think I’m still a baby. Is there someone (stewardess ETC) that could make sure I have a safe travel?
- ANSWER:
  The short answer is, no.
  
  That being said, nothing is a sure thing, and I am afraid that you have gotten yourself into an issue that pure statistics will not settle.
  
  Your parents are undoubtedly aware that there are some crazies out in the world, and no amount of data on train safety is going to sway them from that position.
  
  The only way I can see you making that train trip is if they are assured that someone they trust will be there along with you the whole way, willing to be responsible for your safe passage.
  
  Maybe if you could scare up some relative or even arrange for you to travel with a “buddy”, I think many of their fears could be allayed.
  
  Good luck – train travel is “the bomb” (figuratively speaking, of course).
QUESTION:
Can my 11 week old baby travel in a stroller?
I am making a long journey down to visit family this week and have just been informed by the rail company that my pram cannot go on the train! I cannot carry my son in a carrier as I have a bad back so am thinking about buying a cheap stroller/pushchair just for this trip. They all say 6 months and up, is this vital to his safety? He can’t sit up on his own yet but can hold his head up. Please advise!
- ANSWER:
  Most of the travel strollers you are talking about do not have 5 point harnesses (waist,crotch, over shoulders) and that makes them a bit more dangerous for younger babies. That is why the 6 months and up warning. I have seen them, though and some of them even recline back a little. Most of these, even though they do recline a little, are definitely more upright and meant for children who can sit, even if supported. I would be leery about doing this with a baby so young. Maybe contact the rail company and explain the situation. I am sure they have run across this before. Good luck and safe journey!
QUESTION:
Drop rail safety on crib?
My 9.5 mth old has just started standing in his crib. He has one of those cribs with the drop down rail on the side for easy access of putting baby in and out. The only problem is that when he tries to pull up sometimes one side comes unhooked and drops a bit, if he were to get to the other side and do the same thing, he could have it drop low enough for him to fall out if he were to stand up.
Has anyone else had this problem?

Also the mattress is as low as it will go, and there is no way to lock the crib rail in place. Should I contact the manufacturer?
- ANSWER:
  Yes you should DEFINITELY contact the manufacturer TODAY. Your baby could take a dangerous spill. You should also go to consumerreports.org to see if there has already been a recall on your crib.
  In the meantime, keep your baby in a pack n’ play.

Cheap Baby Safety Gates

Sunday, February 6th, 2011 at 4:47 pm

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Reasons Behind Cheap Wholesale Baby Clothes

Author: Betty

When you buy mean clothes because your infant you beyond doubt act it by plenty of beloved as all mother does. This article hint at the afection a mom has for her infant and which is uttered in deviating aspects including purchasing low-priced clothes for the baby. Cheap does not mean lower affection. Cheap does not mean less everything. It should mean additional attentiveness with the expenses. This is a arrange of cherish you bestow.

It is been written so different things on clothes but not so abundant possessions about attitude one mom is putting in each single piece of apparel for her baby. You can determine histories of mothers that transfigured the appropriate contingency of their life into an opportunity of trade. It all comes out of love and you can see this by the care they put in any appoint of their line. Basically the idea is simple. They buy clothes from one factor and exchange them on the zonal shop or online. But there is more than this as for example they can make an colectivity of local mothers that come together and are decided to help the mother of the new come babies who might have not experience in providing their baby with the perfect clothes.

They spend hours detailing to the mothers of the new-comes what cheap wholesale garment for babies signifies for them. Such a help from the mothers that faced specific problems before could be an outstanding good fact they are doing for their community. The most pure affection is that one mother feels for her kid.

Your baby needs all the care and the attention in the world particulary in the first phase of his or her life when he or she is not capable to feed, walk or even see. Take in your plan especially cheap garments as they can make you not spend money and in the mean time you may recycle goods from one mother to other and protect the environment by this plan. Cheap wholesale baby clothes are important for more reasons involving good management of the finances, wide sum of clothes you can provide your baby with and many, many others.

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Betty Chiu is one of the biggest chinese wholesalers. She import all kinds of cell phones in China.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
what are some good websites to buy cheap things on- i’m looking for a baby/pet safety gate?
i’m from melbourne victoria and i’m having trouble finding one cheap. all my usual places like ebay and gumtree have heaps of people bidding on them so they’re all well over
but if anyone has a good site i could try that would be great!
- ANSWER:
  Try www.craigslist.com. Then choose the area you live in by their list.
QUESTION:
I need to buy a stairway gate 4 my house.can u guys give me a site for cheap baby gates..upto (evenflo re?
i need to buy a stairway gate for my house for the kids safety..can u guys give me some websites where i can buy them..my budget is .00. Please answer and everysingle answer i will give a thumbs up..but no off topic answers..if u want a thumbs up..it cant be an answer like “i dont know”….it has 2 be a bit helpful..you get a thumbs up guaranteed!! LoL..evenflo company would be best!
plus..i need it for the bottom part of the stairs..cuz my child is starting to climb the stairs..and i am worried if they get hurt
- ANSWER:
  I bought mine from this site…. it has a wide variety to choose from…and the prices are great!
  
  http://store.babycenter.com/product/code/3228.do?scid=SSE:NXTG&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=11-46354810-2
  
  I worried so much over my little one on our stairway…. I hope this will give you a little peace of mind!
  
  Good luck!
QUESTION:
Baby gates and stairs .. What kind do you use?
I have the weirdest stairs ever and I cant find a gate that works.

My stairs have a post at the bottom and on the other side it’s just a wall, but on the bottom part of the stairs there is a piece of molding that sticks out so no gate will stick to the wall.

Brody is a HUGE fan of climbing up the stairs and right now I just have a cheap plastic Safety 1rst gate that we slide in between the rails of the stairs.

Well he’s a smart little guy and figured out how to slide it himself and gets up the stairs.

I need suggestions on gates that would work for us.
Pics and links would be appreciated.
- ANSWER:
  my cousin has a really nice baby gate. her stair case is made the same way you described. i don’t know who makes it though. it is a pet gate. they are made taller than baby gates. it’s pretty and made of wood. i’m really sorry i don’t have any links.
QUESTION:
where can i buy the cheapest…….?
safety baby gates? I tried walmart and burlinton anywhere else???
- ANSWER:
  Target,Sears,Babies R us,
QUESTION:
Anyone else agree…babies r us, evil?
The reason I think so is, everytime I go in there for one thing, I end up leaving with over 0 more, lol.

I do have a question, I have to get a new diaper genie because mine broke, and I think babies r us, has them the cheapest there, but I wanna get safety gates too, and I am unsure if babies r us, have them the cheapest, vs places like wal-marts-what do you think?

Also, in my (parents) house, we have a hallway, in the hallway way, is the bathroom, my brothers room, and my parents room, we are not going to baby proof any of those rooms, just keep the doors close, but do you think I should by a gate to block off the hallway?
(At the end of the hallway is a vent, its covered, but its about 2 feet long.)
- ANSWER:
  I bought my gates from kmart and they were 60 dollars but so worth it they are adjustable lengths and are wall mount swing open gates.
  
  i also have a halway with two bedrooms and a bathroom and i have the hallway blocked by a gate.

Baby Crib Safety Net

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 3:04 am

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Choosing The Safest Baby Crib

Author: Christina Taylor

It is said that baby items should be purchased after the birth of the baby; however newbie parents try to pay for a baby crib and a number of essential garments prior to this major event. Searching for a safe baby crib might turn into a genuinely intense and serious task. In this circumstance none of the secure aspect should be overlooked. This information on crib security will look at the safety aspects of baby cribs to provide you the essential guidelines on how to select the safest baby crib for your newborn.

Make Sure It Meets the Safety Standard

In accordance with the Consumer Products Safety Commission every baby crib which is created these days must measure up to these standards. Even the most affordable baby crib should meet the minimum safety standards required by several associations. There is also an additional voluntary safety standards imposed by the American Society for Testing and Materials that needs to be met by baby crib manufacturers. Baby cribs that were certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association denote that the products have met the necessary standards that they have imposed, and that parents can be assured that these items are safe for their babies.

Study shows that merely one baby from out of four new babies obtain a new crib. All the rest are contented with a second hand baby cribs or have already owned old ones used by their previous child. The fact is that the greater part of you, do this to save your family’s finances, purchasing such low-priced baby furniture. This is actually a practical means and a number of those second-hand cribs anyway are in a fine state and can provide comfort for your baby. But a number of parents are also geared up to fight against it. There are still mishaps where babies can get hurt or even cause a baby’s death especially when parents fail to check the durability of the crib. This is basically the reason why some parents insist on purchasing a new crib, to make sure that your baby is guaranteed safe. It is however important that the new crib was able to meet all the required safety standards to ensure the baby’s safety.

Unfortunately, there are still parents who prefer second-hand baby cribs as they cost less which is one of its biggest advantages. Now what should parents do if buying a new crib is way out of their budget? You must ensure that the second-hand crib you chose is able to meet present safety standards imposed by certain associations. The first step is to check if the kind of second-hand crib you’ve been eyeing out has been recalled from the market. You can do this by visiting several websites that provide listings of products that have been recalled. Supposing it has not been recalled, check if the brand of the baby crib meets the crib safety standards. After this research you can now be certain that the baby crib you chose is definitely a safe item for your little one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I’m looking for a crib safety net, to keep baby from getting arms/legs stuck in rails. Any suggestions?
All I am able to find is the crib tents but I don’t want a tent just the inside net to keep my daughters hands and feet from poking through the crib rails. I saw it once before on target.com but am unable to locate it now. Need help finding something like this to protect her.
- ANSWER:
  Check out www.onestepahead.com . They have a nice line of “breathable bumpers.”
  
  ** after checking again the ones at www.onestepahead.com are the same as the ones from Toys r Us, made by BreathableBaby, but One Step Ahead has them in several different colors and TRU only has sage and pink. (same price both places)
QUESTION:
A 9 month old baby, a 2 month old kitten, and some questions on how to deal with both lol?
ok ..so we recently adopted this cute kitten, for a couple of reasons..
1. i like cats
2. i thought having a pet will be nice
3. im afraid of mice so having a cat make me feel safe. (lame i know) lol

well we adopted her and our first night witht he kitten was good n bad. well she scratched my babys face when my sister put her too close. and the night was ok the cat cried a bit but went to sleep.
heres the thing i know cats climb but i thought it was too early for her to do that well she kept climing my bed the whole night and i could help but wonder if she might climb the babys crib. so idk wat to do now.. give her away or keep her.. i chose my babys safety over the kitten. and i dont wanna get a net for the crib and its not like we can shut the baby’s door cause and the moment we are remodeling and my daughter room currently has no door… any sugestions?
- ANSWER:
  youre gonna have to ditch either the cat or the kid
QUESTION:
What are essential/best baby items to have as a new parent? What’s junk? What’s invaluable? Hints? Tips?
(Sorry this is so long! Many thanks in advance to those who reply!)

We are at week 34 awaiting the arrival of our Babygirl. Gifts and hand-me-downs are starting to come in that we’re marking off the “need to get” list (per Babies R Us).

We still have lots we need to get, so I wanted to ask for your opinions. For all those moms and dads out there, I have attached, below, the Babies R Us “Parents Checklist.” What is necessary? What is not? What is invaluable? What did you get on a whim and are eternally grateful for having? What turned out to be nothing but junk? What brands are the best (i.e., I hear that Boudreaux’s “Butt Paste” is the best there is)?

I’m starting to scout out Craigslist and eBay for deals (who the heck knew breast pumps were unbelievably expensive??? At least I can get new, in box items from eBay and save a few if I watch like a hawk!). If any of you have insights that you would share, we would be very grateful. Thanks!

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Baby Dressers – Essential Items for Your Baby’s Nursery Room

Friday, January 14th, 2011 at 6:16 pm

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Before giving birth to your bundle of joy, you have to choose from baby dressers that can add plenty of storage to your newborns nursery room. This way, you can ensure that you will have all things set right before you bring your newest family member home.

When choosing from different dresser styles, you must never let your budget bring you down. Do not be afraid to splurge a little for your babys dresser. After all, a durable dresser with elegant finishes will last longer than any other kind of dresser. Getting the best value for your money is easy if you know how to choose between substandard and high-quality pieces of furniture for nursery rooms. Here are some factors you need to consider when choosing from different kinds of baby dressers:

Materials and designs

A sturdy and well-designed baby dresser will effortlessly compliment each of your bedroom furniture. The sturdier the dresser is, the safer it will be for your baby when he starts to explore the room with his hands and feet. Take your time when comparing different kinds of dressers and inspecting the materials used for manufacturing them.

Dressers made from durable hardwood are not only elegant and chic. They also last longer than any other materials used for nursery dressers. Their multiple compartments will make it easier for you to organize baby outfits and nursery essentials according to your liking.
Size and dimensions

Do not forget to measure the nursery room before shopping for dressers. It must be big enough to store baby clothes without occupying too much of the rooms floor area. Remember, this will be your baby’s first bedroom. Leave enough room for him to crawl and to walk around as he gradually grows up and becomes a brilliant toddler.

Safety issues

When shopping for baby bedding, cribs, dressers, and other nursery essentials, you must never compromise your child’s safety and comfort. Although dressers with intricately designed knobs and decorative handles will look good on your bedroom, they can be big problems for toddlers who may end up getting themselves badly hurt. Avoid purchasing dressers with parts that can potentially harm your child.

Always consider these three factors when shopping for a baby dresser. With a little creativity and foresight, you can easily find baby dressers that can spice up your baby’s special nursery room.

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Safety First Baby Products

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 2:44 pm

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Your Baby Clothes Laundry & Your Baby’s Safety

Author: Robert Walsh

When parents bring their newborn baby home from the hospital everything in the home changes. Everything focuses in on the baby and his/her safety. This becomes the number one issue.

It may not be until the first spit-up or poop that the question of the baby’s safety and laundering baby clothes get connected. How do parents protect their baby’s tender sensitive skin from skin irritation, rashes, and allergies?

Parents add new words to their vocabulary including non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, chlorine free, dye-free, fragrance free, or scent free.

In order to keep your baby safe and problem free first speak to your pediatrician. Identify the possibility of any inherited skin sensitivities or allergies you may have passed on to your baby genetically. Seek his/her recommendations about laundering your baby’s clothes.

Second, when washing your infant’s clothes – diapers, sleepwear, undergarments, onesies, coveralls, rompers, socks, bibs, layettes, etc, refer to the care label for cleaning and stain removal instructions. The same is true of any material that the baby comes in contact with—sheets, blankets, comforters, towels, washcloths, etc. Babies are messy by nature, and they have a knack of adding all sorts of stainsa”formula, baby food, juice, and what ever comes out of them— to their clothing any time of the day or night. This will require many trips to the laundry room.

After safety issues have been addressed then the stain removal and cleaning issues remain. Choosing a detergent that is going to be tough on stains yet gentle on your baby’s skin is not as simple as one might think.

Do you choose an environmentally safe laundry detergent that protects you baby and the environment together, but can be bought only at special stores at a more costly price? Do you purchase a baby specific laundry soap like Ivory Snow or Dreft that adds to your already tight monthly budget? Or do you use your ordinary laundry detergent, and make sure it is the dye-free, fragrant free type that you can use with all your household washings and stay on budget?

For cleaning and whitening purposes some mothers use baking soda to their wash to soften the fabrics, remove odors, and give the clothes a fresh clean more natural scent. Other mothers wash all the baby’s whites with a safe amount of bleach for cleaning and germ removal purposes.

So much to think about and decide when protecting your baby and this is just the laundry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Which brand is the best to use for baby safety?
I’m trying to stop my little one from opening doors, and drawers. I have the brand safety first, using their cabinet
& drawer latches, and the ones with the tension release strap, but i find the sticky stuff holding them in place, just fails…everytime. I sick of wasting money on a product that doesn’t work. What can I use to stop my child opening drawers, cupboards, shower doors……if you know something that definately works let me know..
- ANSWER:
  I believe I have the same kind of cabinet locks and you are supposed to screw them in. The adhesive tape on them is so they stay in place while you screw them into the cabinet.
  
  If you have cabinet doors with the handle together, I suggest just getting the slide locks. They had them that looked like a U shape and you just slid the end on and then pushed buttons on the top and bottom to slide them off. I cant find them anymore though BUT now they have these ones that look like a diamond and 2 zip tie looking things that you loop through the center diamond piece… they are mommy proof too though LOL! I bought both of these at walmart.
  
  For the doors, they have door knob covers at walmart too. OR you can buy a gate and not let him or her in the kitchen and close the bathroom door…
QUESTION:
Advice on baby proofing products?
Can anyone offer, based on first hand experience, babyproofing products that both meet safety standards and are non damaging to the home?
Thanks so much
- ANSWER:
  outlet protectors would be #1 on the list.. then – rubber bands.. yes, rubber bands to put on handles of the cabinets, so that they cannot open (and you don’t have to drill the wood to intall the latches).. on the other hand, if you are not planning on leaving your child home alone without supervision, you don’t need anything else.. (just remember to close the doors to all bathrooms and basement)
QUESTION:
What baby product companies do you like?
Just curious what companies you like best…either like their products or find the company easy to deal with if you had any problems? I really like Evenflo stuff and I find both Playtex and Baby Einstein are great if you have a problem. Playtex replaced my leaky bottle nipples with no problems and Baby Einstein sent me a replacement top for my daughters mat when hers broke and I got it the next day! I however find Safety First is a pain…I requested info about a replacement canopy for my daughters stroller and its been over a week and I haven’t heard from them and I found the people at Huggies to be very rude. What companies do you like? Have you had any problems with companies?
Yeah Graco is pretty good too…I love their Pack N Play
- ANSWER:
  I had to contact first years about my breast pump dying after 4 months of use. The warranty was only for 90 days but I called anyways and they ended up replacing my pump with no cost to me. But I hated that pump anyway so I had already bought a medela and so I just sold the new one. But I am pleased that they replaced it even out of warranty.
QUESTION:
Too young to have a baby?
First off, let me make it clear that I am NOT planning on having a child right away (it will probably be at least five more years before I start trying); this question is solely out of curiosity! That said, let me explain my situation a bit. Here’s what you need to know:

I am 20 years old. My boyfriend is 23 (closer to 24) years old.

He and I have been in a wonderful, steady relationship for two years. We get along well, and very, very rarely argue. We’re very compatible, and absolutely in love.

We plan to get married soon after graduating from college.

We live together in an apartment with our kitty. We’ve lived together for about nine months, and we love it.

We both attend school full time at the University of Washington.

I am an Early Childhood and Family Studies major, and a philosophy minor. I also have a background in psychology.

I plan to work as a professional nanny until I have my own child, at which point I would like to be a stay-at-home mom if money allows. This will likely be a feasible option, as the career my boyfriend is planning on getting into pays roughly ,000 to 0,000 a year.

I have worked as a nanny for over three years, for children of ALL ages (from birth to thirteen), and I love every age range. This has given me lots of experience taking care of children (yes, including diaper changes and tantrums) and I love every minute of it. I’m very good with kids.

I also read up about childcare and child development CONSTANTLY. I’m even subscribed to several parenting magazines. I know all about childcare, health and safety, the best baby products, milestones (and how to help a baby reach them), styles of parenting (I most closely identify with attachment parenting), birth, breastfeeding, emotional development – the list goes on and on and on.

We both really want one child. We have baby names picked out, we know exactly what we want the nursery to look like, we know which baby products we want, we know which values we want to pass on to our child, etc., etc., etc. We even have ideas for traditions we want to pass on or start as a family.

My boyfriend and I are NOT really into “partying.” We’re not the typical college students who like to drink and go clubbing – we’re not into doing the things people typically mean when they say “take this time to be young.” We like hanging out at home and just being together, and we enjoy dreaming of and planning our future. We’re extremely responsible, financially and otherwise (we’ve never been late on a single bill, if we use credit cards we pay them COMPLETELY off at the end of every month, we save money for the future, etc.). We’re intelligent and educated. We’re laid-back, low-key, and stable. And we have a lot of love to give!

I want a baby more than anything in the world – I wake up thinking about it most days. I can’t wait to be a mom and I love my future baby already. But I know that part of loving my baby is giving it the best life possible – which, for me, means waiting a few years until we’re both done with school, we’re married, we have a 2+ bedroom house, we have more money to spend, etc.

HOWEVER, I think about being a mom all the time, and I always wonder what it would be like in my current situation. This has left me extremely curious as to what people would think if I had a child. This is where you come in! Please answer the following questions:

1) If you DID know my situation (if you just skipped down to this question, please read what I wrote above to learn more about my situation), what would you think of my boyfriend and I having a baby? Would you think we were too young? Too inexperienced? Too irresponsible?

2) If you did NOT know my situation, what would you think? (Imagine you just saw a two people, who appeared to be about 20 and 23/24, with a baby. You knew nothing else about them.) Too young? Too inexperienced? Too irresponsible?

3) How long do you think we should wait to have a baby? What would you do if you were in our situation?

4) Do you think we will make good parents when the time comes?

5) Any other comments you’d like to make? I’d love to hear what you think!

I know this was a very long question, so thank you for bearing with me. I’m dying to know what people think. Please do answer! I’d really appreciate it. :] Thanks!
There are a few things I’d like to clarify, since people have been mentioning them:

1) I DO plan to wait until we’re both finished with school.

2) I DO plan to wait until we’re married. And, yes, we DO plan to get married.

3) I HAVE talked about it with my boyfriend, and we ARE on the same page about everything.

4) I know about the litter box thing, and my boyfriend would do the scooping when I got pregnant. (Actually, by the time I get pregnant, I hope to have my cat using the toilet – we almost had him trained already!) My cat is a purebred, healthy indoor cat with no diseases or health issues, so hopefully that wouldn’t be an issue.
5) Believe me, I do NOT only want the child when he or she is a baby! The only reason I kept using the term “baby” is because I was referring to a time relatively soon after birth (i.e. when I have the child, or when you hypothetically see a young couple with a newborn). I’m very excited for all ages and stages! I can’t wait to see my child grow up.
- ANSWER:
  Hey!
  
  I am 20 in two weeks and I too can’t wait to have a baby. But I am counting down the days until I am old enough and financially stable to have one.
  
  1. Considering your situation you sound like you would be a great mother. I mean, there are 35 year olds who are still not mature enough to have babies but still do.
  
  2. 20/24 is not an uncommon age to have a baby. It is actually a good time to have a baby. The only reason it is really ‘out of fashion’ is because people usually do not have money by then or are still young and like to party. If you were 17, I would be saying something completely different.
  
  3. Personally I want to have a baby when I am around 25. Because by then I would have saved enough to have my own house, finished my degree and have worked a few years to build up some money. That is the only thing really holding me back, money. And the fact that non of my friends have babies and I would really like my children to be brought up with other children around them.
  
  4. Sounds like you would make a lovely mother. You have more knowledge about kids than most mothers. Not every mother has studied child care, though some seriously should have to complete some kind of parenting course before they can be parents.
  
  5. Waiting for that day to come is hard. The way I see it, every day that I work, every day that I study, is a step closer to having everything set up the way I want it for by baby. I would hate to have one now and not be able to have the nursery the way I want, or all the toys and books I want to get for my baby. Or the freedom and stability to be a stay at home mum. So it is better in the long run, if I wait.
  
  Good luck
QUESTION:
Do I buy the cute girly baby stuff or go neutral?
We are starting to think about registering for our baby shower. This is our first baby but we plan on having more in the future, just don’t know when. Do I go for the cute girly stuff because it’s cute and I love it or do we find something neutral in case the next one is a boy? What did you do? My feelings are that every year they come out with new products based on safety, etc so who even knows if that car seat I bought in neutral so I could save money and use again will even be appropriate? OR what if we get pregnant again sooner rather than later and need to have 2 car seats? Part of me says stay economical while the other says buy what you want…This question really only relates to things like car seats, stroller, bedding, and baby rockers. Not clothes…
- ANSWER:
  I bought the big stuff in neurtal like carseat, stroller, playpen…even if I cant or dont get to use it again, it makes it easier to give it to a friend in need or to sell it if its neutral then if its gender specific. I also got neutral crib bedding. I may get new stuff for a new baby, but it depends and if this stays in good shape I might use it again.
QUESTION:
What would you recommend for bathing a 6 month old?
He no longer fit on his tub, I got one of those safety first chairs,(this one: http://shop.parents.com/product/bath-safety/5553/safety-first-tubside-bath-seat.html) but what I hate is that you have to fill the whole bath tub and it wastes too much water, also it is kinda uncomfortable, hard, cold and the baby can only sit up.

What else is there and what are other alternatives?

thanks in advance…
- ANSWER:
  we have this and I like it.
  
  http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3331853&CAWELAID=295754954
  
  it’s pretty big, it’s recommended until age 2, and it’s soft. we did have my son in the regular tub from birth (on a big bath sponge) but he began hating it around 6 months. try the regular tub and then if that doesn’t work or if you don’t feel comfortable, try a blow up tub.
QUESTION:
Bathing an older baby?
My daughters 7.5 months old and has outgrown her baby bath tubs so at Christmas I went and bought her the munchkin inflatable duck tub

http://www.munchkin.com/products/detail.html?section=prodCategories&ID=10000&pID=168

It has been great, but now that she knows how to pull up she has taken to trying to use the inflatable sides to stand up which of course can’t support her weight and she ends up nearly hitting her head on the side of the bath tub

So I’ve herd great comments about the safety first Tubside bath seat

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2857180&cp=2582924.2582927.2582927&parentPage=family

So I bought it today and read the instructions and it said it wasn’t suitable for a baby who could pull up, I figured it wouldn’t be that big of a deal and came to use it……only to find out my stupid bathtub edge is too big and the retractable arm won’t sit on the edge of my bath tub (so back to walmart I go tommorrow to return it)

So now I hear about these bath tub rings I come to look them up at stores in my area and you can’t buy them anymore. I’m guessing to too many neglectful parents and too many deaths because of them

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41VK4FG295L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

So anyways I have found some used ones in the area and just wondering if they have the same precaution of if a baby can pull itself up they can’t use it anymore

Also what have you done if you didn’t use the rings or baths? I tried to bath her with nothing and she was slipping and sliding everywhere and I even have slip grooves built into my bath tub…should I get the suction cup ones from the store to reduce the slippage?

Just wondering what other people have done, and it’s not an option to let my daughter stand to get bathed as I don’t want it to become a habit for when she is older and become a slip hazard! I’ve fallen backwards in the bathtub and hit the back of my head on the faucet when I was 3 and from what I’ve herd from my mother it wasn’t a fun experiance

I do have a detachable shower head which has been great and fun lol
- ANSWER:
  Lilah is 8 months and I was using her infant tub until about a month ago. Now when I give her a bath in the evening, I just get in with her and kind of set her between my legs so she doesn’t slip over. She loves it. She plays with her Rubber duckies while I bathe her all whilst managing to splash water all over the place! lol….I find it much easier than the infant tub. Plus it’s a nice bonding time =)…..
  
  I have yet to purchase a mat, but it’s something I am going to do soon….I think it would help alot.
QUESTION:
What is The National Opinion Network?
I received a letter today in the mail from The National Opinion Network, Infant Division, Mt. Vernon, IL. It says it is a members only marketing research group that develops new products and I will receive free gifts with continued participation in occasional questionaires.

I have had baby product manufactures contact me directly for participation in a new product research study but it was directly from the company (i.e. Safety First, Munchkin) and I signed an agreement with them. This generalized “Opinion Network” looks fishy to me.

I was wondering if any other new moms have received this letter and participated. Is it worth it? Or is it just a way to get all my information for annoying marking?
- ANSWER:
  I actually participate with them online in email surveys…they send me samples and then I have to answer questions about what I thought about them…completely legit

Keep your child the right temperature this winter!!

Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 9:03 pm

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It’s important to make sure your baby nice and snug to be warm this winter, But it’s also important to know when coats and blankets should come off otherwise the child would be overheated and won’t feel the benefit of them when its time to take a trip out.

Small babies are not able to regulate their own body heat like we can. a baby doesn’t have the ability to take of a layer off clothes when feeling hot or to add a layer when cold that is why it is up to us as parents/carers to keep an eye on babies temperature to asure they are snug and do not get overheated or cold.You don’t have to undress a baby to tell how there temperature is. you may be able to tell by the baby crying when he’s too hot, though some babies just fall asleep, which can be extremly dangerous as you won’t know if he is tired or passed out due to heat exhaution.

most people feel a babies hands and feet to determain weather the child is cold but this isn’t the case as it is not accurate at all as these are usually colder than the body anyway. To test a babies temperature place the back of your hand on his chest or the back of his neck. If these feel cool then you are fine, but if they feel very cold or too warm, act accordingly to prevent them from overheating or being too cold.

some babies don’t like to wear a big bulky winter coat so you could use layers like soft sleepsuits and jumpers to keep them warm you may find that blankets are a more flexible to keeping a baby warm or cool, you might find that a baby finds fleecey baby clothes lighter and easier to move in, try not to make your baby uncomfortable but you need to make sure there ears are covered, especially if there is a cold wind buy light cotton hats to go under the coat hood.Do not use a scarf on a baby or very young child as this is a choking hazard!!

It is imortant to adjust your baby’s outside clothing when you go inside anywhere. A baby can suffer if it is unable to adjust to the temperatures so removing a layer or blankets and coat is essential when going inside shopping, taxi’s,cars, buses,cafe’s etc even though it may seem a pain I mean your only nipping in a shop for 10 minutes, even if your baby is asleep. It will make alot of a difference in making sure your child’s temperature is kept stable,raincovers are just as important to remove as well as the coat and blankets.

a good buy for a baby i found was the two piece pram suits and cosy toes, I could unwrap my child without hardly disturbing him.

Sarah is a BTEC qualified Nursery nurse and has many years experience working with children and has two of her own.She Can be found At Cheeky Chums superstore dedicated just for premature babies.http://prematurebaby.info http://cheekychumsonline.co.uk
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Baby Safety Store

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 at 4:39 am

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Baby Clothing Company Receives Highest Safety Score -keeping Holiday Shopping Safe

Author: Donna Bliss

Long Island, NY (November 2008) – With the holidays rapidly approaching and more people using the convenience of online shopping, consumers want the reassurance that they are shopping at the most secure and trusted online merchants. They need to know that the purchases they make will not result in credit card fraud or identify theft. One company takes this issue very seriously and for the fifth year in a row has scored 100% for internet security and safety as rated by the Safe Shopping Network. That company is My Miracle Baby, Inc. http://www.mymiraclebaby.com.

Donna Bliss, President/CEO, states “Our 100% score for internet safety is critical as e-commerce grows on the web. It significantly increases customer confidence and that translates into increased sales. We have been tested and ranked as the safest baby clothing website, higher than the larger national chains. In fact, as a small company, we actually have more control over protecting our customer’s information than the larger companies who store their information off site. We’ve never had a single incident where a customer was at risk.a

The Safe Shopping Network provides consumers with unbiased information, allowing the consumer to refine their search to find the best merchants on the Web. Cassi Hennessey, Safe Shopping Network, Inc. points out aHigh scores mean that the merchant provides a safe and secure environment for placing online orders.a

My Miracle Baby, Inc. currently ranks # 3 on Google for baby clothing and # 1 for newborn baby gifts with a very large selection of holiday and special occasion outfits, accessories, and personalized gifts for baby, toddler, and children. Stop by to see their spectacular holiday specials as well as unique selection of everyday baby and toddler apparel.

About Safe Shopping Network – Safe Shopping Network is a guide to the tested best shopping websites in the world. Its technologies have the ability to test many safety and reliability features of an online merchant.

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About My Miracle Baby.com, Inc. – In business since 2001, My Miracle Baby.com, Inc. began as a small home based business and is now one of the largest independent children’s clothing retailers on the Internet. My Miracle Baby specializes in discount children clothing and personalized baby gifts. http://www.mymiraclebaby.com

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
for baby safety?
my crawling baby has scratches on his knee. when he crwales his knee rub on carpet . can u tell me something cover his knee. which i can buy from store?
- ANSWER:
  How about pants?
QUESTION:
Baby safety class………?
my boyfriend and i attended a baby safety class today and i just wanted to share some helpful information with all the parents.

Walkers are banned in a few stated and illegal in canada due to development delays. a baby that uses a walker on a regular basis is most likely to be bow legged and walk on tippy toes. it also slows the development of abdominal and back muscles. the teacher said the seat (the part of fabric that goes between babys legs) is not very comfortable and could cause the bowleggedness. he said its like if we would walk around with a pillow between our legs…now very comfy lol. it would cause the baby to walk on its tippy toes because if you have seen a baby in a walker you have seen that all the do is push/pull them selves around with their toes. a baby is ready to walk at around 10 months. when they start to pull up on things is when they are getting ready to walk. putting a 5 month old in a walker would just slow the process. IF you choose to use a walker, use it for no more than 20 minutes per day.

the bumbo seat is recalled. they still sell it in stores because people buy them. along with most other recalled item. not all of them are taken out of stores because people continue to buy them. check this website for recalled items. http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/child.html

for the first year of a babys life, the only thing that should be in a crib is the fitted sheet and the baby. bumpers and comforters should not be used. for more information on comforters and bumper safety go to www.aap.org/policy/re9946.html

i thought this information would be helpful. if any of you find some of this information false, i apologies…im just telling you what i heard and what is on the information packet that was handed out.
- ANSWER:
  I read all of this…even though I am pregnant with baby #3..lol so I know everything..lol but thanks and I love reading things about children since they are my pride and joy! I want to protect them as much as i can!!
QUESTION:
Baby safety question regarding furniture edge protectors…………?
I need to find clear edge protectors to put around my kitchen counter, because my 2 year old is almost hitting it when she passes by. But I can’t find anything clear…….has anybody seen those?? Any place where I can order them or maybe a store to go and buy them??? thanks
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  Only seen them at Wal-Mart!
QUESTION:
Can you recommend a really large indoor play yard or gate product for a crawling baby?
Our baby started crawling so we want to put him in a play area inside the house (living room) so he can’t get into stuff. Something like this, http://store.babycenter.com/product/safety+-+baby+care/safety/gates/superyard+xt.do?asc=false, but much bigger (so he has plenty of room to roam, play, and explore), and hopefully nicer-looking. I’d prefer something with mesh instead of bars. Also something free-standing like the one in the picture above; nothing that requires construction or drilling holes into a wall, please. Can someone please recommend a product? A make and model name and number would be great, a link would be even better. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  I had the super yard, it works to an extent, but your child will soom be hanging on to the edge and whining unless you are sitting in there with him. I suggest that you are better off biting the bullet and gating off the entrances to the entire living room or play area and baby proofing it now… Good luck!
QUESTION:
Does the Graco Sarah baby crib meet JPTM and ASTM safety standards?
This crib is sold by Target online only, so I can’t check it in the store to see the “seals of approval”. The JPTM website does not have it on their approved list, but Target.com says it is JPTM approved.
- ANSWER:
  According to the Babycenter website, it is JPMA, ASTM, and CPSC safety certified. Here’s the link: http://store.babycenter.com/product/code/16866.do?scid=SSE:GOO&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=217772
  I have not heard of JPTM.
QUESTION:
Breast milk and baby formula safety?
My daughter will be going to daycare in a few days, the daycare says I must bring in botlles of prepared formula or breast milk in bottles. I have read on here that it is ok to make formula and store it in fridge, My question is that I have a bunch of breast milk frozen in fridge , and since she has been breast fed entirely and as also having problems taking the bottle ( reusing actually) I figured the breast mil is the better way to go to get her to take bottle, but is it ok and safe to thaw out the breast milk say the night before place them in bottles and then store in fridge, for use the next days?will it still have all the nutrients and what not?
Basically need to know that procedure?
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QUESTION:
Would you (or do you) let your baby drink from sippy cups bought at the Dollar Store?
My friends son is 6 days older than my son and all of her son’s sippy cups are from the Dollar Store.
My son always grabs her sons cups and wants to drink out of them ..

My son loves the style of the cups (maybe because it’s something ‘new’ to him, because his cups are different) .. I was thinking of going and buying him some since he likes the feel of them, but I’m not sure if I’m comfortable letting my son drink from Dollar Store cups.
I feel that maybe the Dollar Store has lower standards when it comes to safety (like BPA free and other materials used) ..
I always thought that Dollar Store stuff was ‘left over’ stuff or items that weren’t properly made so they get shipped to the discount store.

Anyway, my question is, would you (or do you) let your baby use sippy cups from the Dollar Store?
Sorry for the thumbs-down, I gave everyone a thumbs-up (except for the lady that called me snobby!)

I am NOT snobby. This has nothing to do with price. This is the fact that IN MY OPINION, I have always felt that since they are at the Dollar Store it’s because they are of lower quality and that’s why they got sent to a discount store.
This has nothing to do with money. I’m not saying I buy my son cups! I have bought him cups at WAL MART, but I have only gotten him ones that are well known baby brands (Avent, Munchkin, Nuk, Gerber, etc.) It’s not like I only serve him out of gold trimmed cups! gosh…
Pumpkins Mommy — I am sorry you got those thumbs-down, NONE of them were from me. I gave you a thumbs-up. I agree that I don’t trust Dollar Store stuff when it comes to my son!
This MaMa has Tattoos – I didn’t give you a thumbs-down! I gave you a thumbs-up! I am NOT a snob! (in case that added part was intended for me) .. the ONLY person I gave a thumbs-down to was the lady Mama Jay or something that said my question sounded like I was a snob.
Everyone else got a thumbs-up.
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  I feel the same way about dollar store things. that they are somewhat defective and that’s why they are cheaper there. I personally wouldn’t. I bought a few cups from their for my son, but they are cups to play with in the bath tub…lol. Their plastic things always seem dingy and thing or brittle or just off to me. I also would be worried about the cheap material they are made with. BPA would probably be my first concern also.
QUESTION:
Baby proofing?
Do people with young kids use toilet locks like this one? http://store.babycenter.com/product/safety+-+baby+care/bathing/bathroom+safety/toilet+lock.do?asc=false I have never seen this before.
So far, I have installed electrical outlet covers. What other baby proofing items would you consider essential?
- ANSWER:
  I never used a toilet lock and luckily my little girl never showed any interest in it..I would wait and see what they go for and then buy the extras like that…of course I had elicrical outlet covers…I also had corner covers on the coffee tables to stop banged heads…my sister had a thing on her gas cooker so they didnt turn the gas on…I had stair gates and a fire guard…that was it I think.

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