High-Tech, Baby!

Author: AOL Baby

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Baby AOL – Parenting blog with advice and tips for parents on baby gear with product reviews and insightful information.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are some Baby safety tips for in the bath?
   im doing a project for my developing child class and it about Baby safety in the bath tub.

   was wondering if someone could give me some information or links where i could find info because im having a hard time…

   things like:
   how deep the water should be
   how hot it should be
   etc.

   • ANSWER:

2. QUESTION:
   Does anyone own this Safety 1st baby/bath item?
   My daughter is 9 months old and her infant tub is getting too small for her and I’m nervous about bathing her in the big bath tub. She can sit on her own and I have tried bathing her in the sink but she’s also getting too big for that.

   My question is, does anyone have the Safety 1st tubside bath seat? The one that attaches to the side of the bath tub? Is it a good bath seat? How long can I use it for, age/weight wise? Do/did you find it useful? If not can you recommend something else you have found useful?

   Thanks for the info in advance

   • ANSWER:
     Its a good bathseat as long as shes not pulling to stand. It doesnt have height or weight requirements on it at all so its really just till they can pull themselves out of it. We have one but we dont use it anymore but i will say i loved it while we used it and now we got sticky fish for the bottom of the tub so they dont slip all around.

     I would definitely reccomend it though if your looking for something to just keep her up and in place in works very well. We used ours from 4 months to just before 13 months for our slow sitter.

3. QUESTION:
   AVEENO BABY CALMING comforting bath safety warning?
   The Aveeno Baby lavender and vanilla calming comfort bath has a safety warning that states, “keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.” Does anyone know what ingredient in it would cause some sort of reaction like that? I didn’t notice this warning till my friend pointed it out and it was suprising b.c. I thought aveeno was a “good” brand. in case you wish to compare the rest of the bottle its front states:
   Natural Oat Formula
   Tear-Free
   Helps Calm babies before bedtime

   just am concerned that something might potentially affect my babys breathing b.c. asthma and allergies do run in my family. anyone else notice this on other innocuous seeming baby products they have and ended up being suprised as well?

   • ANSWER:
     It is because of the scent. Most doctors recommend an unscented baby wash for those with eczema,allergies,asthma.

4. QUESTION:
   im looking for a website i saw in mothering magazine to check the ingredients and safety of baby bath products

   • ANSWER:

     http://www.mothering.com/sections/about_us/press_releases.html

5. QUESTION:
   Baby safety?
   I was wondering what sort of room, bath and temperature thermometers you have all used for your babies. For the temperature i’ve seen ones you can use across their forehead, but then there all these expensive ones to use in their mouth or ears etc. so i havent got a clue which one to get and if the forehead ones are even accurate? then there are the basic room thermometers that you stick on the wall, and then ive seen ones like the grobag egg etc. and same for the bath ones. i feel that if i got the basic cheap ones, i would be a bad mum for not buying the best to make sure my baby is completely safe when shes born. i already feel guilty, but then i dont want to waste money on the expensive stuff when the basic stuff is just as good? what do you think i should do??

   31 weeks & 6 days.
   Thank you everyone, its a relief to hear the expensive stuff isnt as essential as i thought! I think its because my boyfriends sister who just had her baby bought all the expensive things so i assumed its what i should get too. I will stick with the basic ones, and get an ear thermometer. thanks again.

   • ANSWER:
     You don’t need all the expensive stuff, your mam didn’t have all this stuff & her mam & her mam & her mam, you get the picture. The cheep ones will be ok.
     Have a look around you local car boot, you should be able to get almost every thing you need at a fraction of the high street cost, & it’s not all used stuff, Babys grow very quickly so lots of babys out grow clothes before they are ever worn, brand named stuff too.

6. QUESTION:
   whats the best & largest baby bath for the shower only bathroom?
   i now have a shower only bathroom and would like advice on the biggest bath i can find for a baby can anyone recommend something other than the regular baby tubs. (keeping safety in mind) thanks??

   • ANSWER:
     We only have a shower too, so we started out with a baby bath, but that only lasted about 3 months. We went to using a plastic storage crate on wheels (90L). This is great. It fitted the baby laying down bath aid and the sitting up one too. My son is 7 months and can sit up by himself and it is fine.

7. QUESTION:
   Safety 1st Swivel bath seat – anyone used this?
   Bought this for my son:

   http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Bathing/Bath-Safety/Swivel-Bath-Seat(0029787)

   Only thing is I can’t attach the little toy bar! It’s supposed to just click in but my partner and I spent an hour trying and can’t figure it out. The instructions aren’t helpful either… they just say DO NOT USE WITHOUT TOY ATTACHMENT as though baby will die without it. Anyone used one of these seats and/or have any idea how to get the toys on?! Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     I have that one for my daughter but the toy part was already in place when we took it out the box!
     This is what it says in the book that came with it :

     1) push the 3 coloured toys into the D shaped toy loop flexing the coloured toy as necessary

     2) with the D shaped toy loop pointed outwards , click the axel ends into the toy housing on the front of the ring . The narrow end of the axel should click into the smaller hole .

     Hope this helped

8. QUESTION:
   How do you give your baby a bath?
   Just curious…. do you use an infant bath tub or an infant bath seat? Those of you who use the bath seat (the round thing the baby can sit in and it keeps them in an upright position while in the regular size bathtub) do you like it? Which one do you have? My 6 month old doesn’t fit in the infant bath tub and I would like to start giving her a bath with her 2 year old brother. We bought a safety first bath seat that hooks over the tub, but it’s got sharp edges and won’t suction to the tub and she just looks uncomfortable in it. Do you like your infant tub seat?

   • ANSWER:
     i would use the seat or if your 6mo can sit alone and be there watching baby cause the baby is still to little to be left unattended the seat that’s works best is the round one that has suction things at the bottom of the seat that you place inside the tub or a slip mat at the bottom of the tub so your baby wont slip around while she sitting.

Bathing Baby

Author: petiteposh

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/bathing-baby-1015674.html

About the Author

Ronnie Baram holds a degree in early childhood education from Oranim, the education division of Haifa University. She resided on a kibbutz in Israel for 15 years where she concentrated on special ed, eventually becoming the managing director of the elementary school education program for the community. She moved back to Toronto in 1987 with her husband and 3 children. Her experience on the kibbutz, where the philosophy was to create the most imaginative and wonderful world for children to grow up in, sparked a passion for all things designed and handmade for children. Out of this appreciation for unique designs with children in mind, Petiteposh.com was born

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   baby gate for a shih tzu?
   i want to keep my shih tzu in the kitchen when i am not home. but my kitchen is open so i will need a corner gate. what can i do to close off the kitchen. it seems that there is no baby corner gate made.. please help
   i need to close off the kitchen as my puppy is still in training mode
   yes i have thought of using the crate training.. which i am still reading up on it to understand exactly what i do. Because my shih tzu is still in her L’s. i need to keep her enclosed in the kitchen when i am not home so she will not have accidents
   my bathroom downstairs is very small and can probably only fit her sleeping basket and newspaper but hardly any walking space. which i thought is no good for my shih tzu

   the playpen style will not really work for me because i want her sleeping basket, feeding area and newspaper for pooping to be in a area she can get to easily. rather than moving it in and out of the playpen when i am home or out

   • ANSWER:
     Have you thought about crate training instead?

     Added:
     Well, you should try to give your puppy as little space as possible and yet big enough to move around. Giving the pup more room to move around gives the opportunity for more mistakes. If your kitchen isn’t too big then I would say that it is okay.

     But try to crate train your pup as soon as possible. It takes a lot of time and patience but it’s worth it. This particular method is a bit hard if you work during the day, that’s the only down side. But just be sure that when you are at home you do whatever you can to show your pup the crate is her place. My little Shih Tzu would go in and out on her own when she was tired. She loved it!

     Oh and if you already haven’t, you should move her water and food bowl far away from her pad and sleeping area so she doesn’t associate the pooping area with her food and sleeping area. She needs to know that there’s no pooping and peeing in her food and sleep area.

2. QUESTION:
   Trying to gate off a corner for a child’s play area?
   I need to gate off a corner for my child’s play area while I am working. I know about the configure / interlocking baby gates, but I am looking for an alternate solution.

   It is a 100 sq. ft. area. Two sides are walls, so I need 20 ft of gate to corner off the room. Any safe ideas that are cheap and secure for a toddler? Thank you for any help!!

   • ANSWER:
     If your child is small enough you could use these Step Over Extension For Stair Gates (Model SGX) from http://www.stairgatestore.com. You can keep adding extensions as you need.

3. QUESTION:
   Do you think it is safe to step over a baby gate when pregnant?
   I am 7 weeks pregnant and because I have two dogs we have a baby gate in our house to stop them getting to a certain area. As we live in an old victorian house we cannot get a gate that open in the middle and it is basically just pressured into the four corner of the wall to stop it from moving… therefore it is a pain to put it back into place..

   so i usually just step over it… it is about waist high… Do you think it is safe to do this or not?

   This might be a silly question.

   • ANSWER:
     I think it’s safe as long as you’re careful to make sure you don’t fall.

     I think it would be more worthwhile to open and close it all the time just in case.

4. QUESTION:
   Where can I get a baby gate for my dinning room?
   Ok here it is my child loved to go in my dinning room which in connected to my kitchen. I have tried putting just a regular gate on the wall but my wall it catty cornered. Where can I get a gate that will fit my wall.

   • ANSWER:
     Go to Home Depot…. Loews or any other hardware store.. I really don’t think Wal-Mart would have anything but a hardware store should…

5. QUESTION:
   needing a baby gate that mounts diagnolly?
   i have a ten month old daughter who is currently on the verge of walking =D but for my kitchen way i need a baby gate, with our kitchen its diagnal and the one side of the wall is a flat surface but then the other side is cornered off so im having a horrible time trying to find a baby gate that can be placed there! also its about 4 or 5 feet wide…. does anybody have any suggestions on where i can find a pressure tight gate!!?? please help
   we do rent our place that we are at so i really dont want to damage the walls in any way thats why i was curious as to a pressure gate instead of putting screw holes in the wall? thanks so far you guys =]

   • ANSWER:

6. QUESTION:
   What is a good baby gate for the bottom of the stairs?
   We have one made by The First Years at the top of the stairs that has a swinging door and a foot pedal to open it. We bought two of those but when we tried to put the second one at the bottom of the stairs it was too tall. The wall with the banister wasn’t tall enough to secure one of the top corners. Now I want a gate with a swinging door for safety reasons like not stepping over a gate while going up/down the stairs while holding my son. But I need one that is the height of the normal pressure gates. Also because of how the wall is set up we can’t screw it into the wall and it has weird baseboards and stuff so it has to have the adjustable corners. Like the one at the top of the stairs in all four corners you screw out the mount until it meets the wall… does that make sense?

   • ANSWER:
     Uhm…I am just 14.5 and putting this out there…but, you should really go to Babies R Us and ask someone there.
     I know they have baby gates, because…well, it’s a baby store.

     We’ve had a baby gate for our dog, but it didn’t have a swinging door…

     I tried looking at some, and I found some, but they are kind of…pricey..which is weird…because…well, just because prices for plastic and wood shouldn’t be this high…oh well.

     http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=SFT1326&refid=FR51-SFT1326

     http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=EVF1076&refid=FR51-EVF1076

     http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=EVF1081&refid=FR51-EVF1081

     http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04922259000P?vName=Baby&cName=BabyCare&Safety&sName=Gates&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

     [This one I feel bad for the baby in it..it looks like the mum is teasing him.] =(

     http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=YM1033&refid=FR51-YM1033

     Hope I helped…= I know I didn’t, though.
     Sorry. =

7. QUESTION:
   How can I get heat to my basement without leaving the door open?
   I have an older model pellet stove that heats the house, with corner fans in some of the doorways to circulate the air. The problem is that if I need to keep the basement door shut because of the baby. I don’t want to put a baby gate up and leave the door open because it blocks the hallway. There are no vents or heat ducts in the house. How else can I get the heat from my pellet stove to the basement?
   Putting the pellet stove in the basement is a good idea, but I’m looking for a less expensive solution.

   Putting a space heater in the basement will use too much electricity.

   • ANSWER:
     the easiest way would be to put a vented door with a corner fan overhead to pull air through vent….some mobile homes came with this kind of door to shut in front of furnaces..or you could just buy a 24 inch square vent and cut out hole in part of the top half of door for it ..then put corner fan in stairway to pull/push air downstairs..

8. QUESTION:
   What sized cage is needed for a Dutch Rabbit?
   I know that Dutch Rabbits are a smaller breed, not Dwarf, but prety small, right? Anyway, I have my rabbit, Clover, in a 2x2x2 ferret cage with no ledges/shelves/whatever. In her cage is her food bowl, her hay rack/saltwheel combo that I made from half inch mesh chicken wire (I cut (2) 2×3 inch holes in it for her to get the hay out) also, 3 small tossing and chewing toys, her resting platform (her cage doesn’t have a wire bottom or anything, but I noticed that she would dig a hole in the aspen bedding and lay on the bare cage floor, so I pout the platform in there so I didn’t have to keep emptying shavings from her food bowl and sweeping the floor. There is also a 3 sided corner hammock that she likes to stand on. I haven’t started working on litter training her yet (I got her a week and 3 days ago, so I am giving her time to get really comfortable with my house first) I can’t let her out very often because we have cats and dogs and they can all jump over the baby gate into my room.
   I do not have a basement, I do wish she could have more time out, I have built a small cardboard playpen so I can let her out in the living room, but the problem is that everytime I want to let her out in any area of the house I have to lock all 4 of our dogs and all 3 cats in the tiny bathroom (6×8 ft roughly) It wouldn’t really be a problem,since the dogs are all dachshunds and one yorkie, but the dogs howl and bark nonstop and you can hear it anywhere in my house and the noise scares clover so she doesn’t want to come out of her hiding house. I know my cats would be mean to her because one of them (The youngest) reaches through the bars of her cage and tries to grab her, I try to stop him everytime nhe does it, but I can’t sit in my room all day to make sure he doesn’t do it, he even does it at night to my rat as well. My other cat is an avid hunter and has killed wild baby bunnies and squirrels before. The dogs are all of the hunting or vermin kiling type.
   I really love her, she is such a spunky little girl, she is constantly boxing my hand/the toys away when I play with her with her toys. She is happy most of the time because she binkies alot, but she sems really bored when I am not playing with her. When I get a new apartment or something after college, I wil not have any problem at all because then all I’ll have is the two cats (can be locked in the bathroom easily) my ferret who can stay in his cage when she’s out and my rat who honestly doesn’t care about anything but her food. I don’t have an issue with my ferret being out because it seems that the cats are more afraid of him than he is even slightly aware that they exsist. I have to watch the dogs though, but he does a good job against them too, I just have to referee, but a rabbit doesn’t really stand much chance against all those teeth….
   I play with her serveral times during the da;y, but she has to stay in the cage when I do it, I toss her TP roll around in front of her and she tosses ittonto a different spot, I wiggle her stuffed bone toy in front of her nose and she boxes it out of my hands and I shake her jug toy I made for her in front of her and she either boxes it or tries to get it out of my hands to toss it, depending on her mood. We play: in the mornings for about 15 minutes, after I fill her food bowl and hay rack for a few minutes until she get’s hungry and goes to eat, wafter I change her bedding she get’s especially frisky and wants to play for around 15 -20 more minutes, and then often I play with her/give her a treat and pet her for about 10 minutes at night before bed. I don’t have a problem with interacting with her, I would love to have her out with me all day every day if I could, I am just so concerned for her safety around my families other pets I am too scared to risk her getting attacked.

   • ANSWER:
     I don’t know what your living arrangements are, of course, if you live in a house or an apartment, but give your new bunny the largest cage you can fit. My bunnies are outside for the summer/early fall in giant cages, but when they come back inside (until I move into my new home w/ an actual state-of-the-art bunny room) they’ll live in the basement in corrals, the smallest of which is 7 feet by 4 feet & holds about 4 bunnies. Someties I’ll give them the run of the basement for the afternoon or evening, they love to go exploring & really run around. I hate to see anything in a cage per say, I mean, can you imagine living nearly full time in a space say the size of an average bathroom? Is there any chance that Clover could be put into a similar set up, in a basement or someplace? In time try slowly introducing the cats & bunny, my cats couldn’t give a rats behind about the bunnies, I’ve even had cats who were kind of afraid of them. I know my current dog would make a meal of them, but my last dog was pretty good w/ them. Please make sure that your new friend gets at least an hour out of her cage & lots of attention & affection from you every day. Enjoy & love your new bunny!

Picking The Best Baby Hair Care Product

Author: lisa lucero

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/picking-the-best-baby-hair-care-product-3131447.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. 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…

2. 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

3. QUESTION:
   What’s the best name brand maker for children out of these?
   Graco
   Eddie Bauer
   Disney
   Baby Eienstein
   Safety 1st
   Evenflo

   Or if you know of one better let me know and why. I’m having my first child and I’m looking to buy products that has had the least recalls, best for durability and lasting, safe for children, and handy for parents. Which name brand is best?

   • ANSWER:
     I think you’ll find that each product, and each category, has different safety ratings. We went with the highest safety rating at the best price, and had a Graco infant seat and an Evenflo convertible seat. As far as other products go, they will run the gamut. There’s not one manufacturer that does everything the best. Check out Consumer Reports and read reviews on Amazon when you’re shopping for an item.

4. QUESTION:
   Best brand of breast milk storage bags?
   What kind of milk storage bags do you like? I have been using Lansinoh and they work fine, but I am running out and need to buy more. I was thinking of getting these “easy pour” ones http://store.babycenter.com/product/safety+-+baby+care/easy+pour+milk+storage+bags.do? – has anyone tried these? I think I tried Medela in the beginning and they leaked. I need to freeze them, so they need to be sturdy. Thanks for your thoughts!

   • ANSWER:
     I have to agree with Tanya – use bags that are made specifically for breast milk only – you know they are sterile, they are made FOR breast milk so they are the right thickness, they have the measurements mL/oz right on the bag. Also do NOT reuse them, they are not THAT expensive, I think rinsing them and reusing them could lead to problems and if you’re putting soap in there, you may not get all of it out which could cause your child to have diarrhea and could make the milk taste different.

     Okay, so I’ve used Gerber and Lansinoh. I prefer the Lansinoh bags because they can be frozen flat, it makes them sooo easy to store and organize. I have a large supply of frozen milk and it was getting difficult and time consuming sorting through them trying to find the oldest bags first. So, now I freeze them flat, and I can stand them upright in a plastic bin in the freezer and they are already in order. The Lansinoh bags also have an easy pour spout, turn the bag side ways (flat part facing ceiling) and squeeze the two edges together and they make a nice pour spout. They are also very well priced – 50 qt. for .99 at our local Target.

     Good luck

5. QUESTION:
   What is the best baby monitor?
   Hi parents. I would like to know which baby monitor has worked the best for you. We have an almost 3 month old & 3 year old. I had a perfectly fine monitor for my first child. But I seemed to have lost the parent receiver. I believe it was by Safety 1st.
   We don’t live in a big house (although we plan on moving this summer). Right now we are living in a duplex, so I would expect interference.
   Baby has always been in the same room as me so I haven’t needed a monitor. She will soon be moving into a crib & I will need to hear her.
   We don’t have a whole lot of money, but if someone swears by the product, we will consider it.
   I would perfer the kind that can clip on to the crib.
   If you know of one that is cheap, but has a few cons, that’s ok too. Thanks.

   • ANSWER:
     the sounds and lights one works great for most people. i used to work at babies r us and that was the most commonly sold one. it really depends on what area you live in, but still, the sounds and lights is good. that’s the one i have and love it. you can turn the sound off, but still see when the baby cries.

6. 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.

7. QUESTION:
   Dumb and Funny Warning Labels On Products?
   Liquid Plummer
   Warning: Do not reuse the bottle to store beverages.

   Windex
   Do not spray in eyes.

   Toilet Plunger
   Caution: Do not use near power lines.

   Dremel Electric Rotary Tool
   This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

   Arm & Hammer Scoopable Cat Litter
   Safe to use around pets.

   Bowl Fresh
   Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from toilet.

   Endust Duster
   This product is not defined as flammable by the Consumer Products Safety Commision Regulations. However, this product can be ignited under certain circumstances.

   Baby Oil
   Keep out of reach of children

   Little Ones Baby Lotion
   Keep away from children

   Hair Coloring
   Do not use as an ice cream topping.

   Wet-Nap
   Directions: Tear open packet and use.

   Dial Soap
   Directions: Use like regular soap.
   Stridex Foaming Face Wash
   May contain foam.

   Hairdryer:
   Do not use while taking a shower.

   Old Spice Red Zone Deoderant
   Use only on underarms.

   Zantac 75
   Do not take if allergic to zantac.

   Sleeping Pills
   Warning: May cause Drowsiness

   Christmas Lights
   Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only.

   Bic Lighter
   Ignite lighter away from face.

   Komatsu Floodlight
   This floodlight is capable of illuminating large areas, even in the dark

   Fire Extinguisher:
   Caution: Non-Flamable

   Earplugs
   These ear plugs are nontoxic, but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipe

   Mattress
   Warning: Do not attempt to swallow

   Matches
   Caution: Contents may catch fire.

   Pepper Spray
   Caution: Never aim spray at your own eyes.

   Auto-Shade Widnshield Visor
   Warning: Do not drive with sunshade in place. Remove from windshield before starting ignition.

   Fix-a-Flat
   WARNING: Do not weld can to rim.

   Rain Gauge
   Suitable for outdoor use.

   RCA Television Remote Control
   Not Dishwasher Safe

   Pine Mountain Fire Logs
   Caution: Risk of fire

   Triops Fish Food
   Warning: Not for human consumption

   Home Depot Treated Lumber
   Do not consume

   Hair Dryer
   Warning: Do not use while sleeping.

   Road Sign
   Caution water on road during rain.

   Camera
   This camera will only work when film is inside.

   Road Sign
   Cemetery Road. Dead End

   Church Parking Lot Sign
   Thou shalt not park

   Children’s Superman Costume
   Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.

   Silk Soy Milk
   Shake well and buy often

   Air Conditioner
   Caution: Avoid dropping air conditioners out of windows.

   Rowenta Iron
   Warning: Never iron clothes on the body.

   Slush Puppy Cup
   This ice may be cold

   American Airlines Peanuts
   Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

   Nabisco Easy Cheese
   For best results, remove cap.

   Swanson TV Dinners
   This product must be cooked before eating.

   Hershey’s Almond Bar
   Warning: May contain traces of nuts

   Heinz Ketchup
   Instructions: Put on food

   500-piece puzzle:
   Some assembly required.

   Beach Ball
   CAUTION: It is not a life saving device.

   Chainsaw
   Do not attempt to stop chain with hands.

   Sears hairdryer:
   Do not use while sleeping.

   Bag of Fritos:
   You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

   Bar of Dial soap:
   Directions: Use like regular soap.

   Swann frozen dinners:
   Serving suggestion: Defrost.

   Hotel provided shower cap in a box:
   Fits one head.

   Tesco’s Tiramisu dessert: (printed on bottom of the box)
   Do not turn upside down.

   Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
   Product will be hot after heating.

   Packaging for a Rowenta iron:
   Do not iron clothes on body.

   Boot’s Children’s cough medicine:
   Do not drive car or operate machinery.

   Nytol sleep aid:
   Warning: may cause drowsiness.

   String of Chinese-made Christmas lights:
   For indoor or outdoor use only.

   Japanese food processor:
   Not to be used for the other use.

   Sainsbury’s peanuts:
   Warning: contains nuts.

   American Airlines packet of nuts:
   Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.

   Korean kitchen knife:
   Warning keep out of children

   Helmet mounted mirror used by us cyclists:
   Remember, objects in the mirror are actually behind you

   New Zealand insect spray:
   This product not tested on animals.

   Blanket from taiwan:
   not to be used as protection from a tornado

   Cardboard windshield sun shade:
   Warning: Do Not Drive With Sun Shield in Place.

   Infant’s bathtub:
   Do not throw baby out with bath water.

   Package of Fisherman’s Friend throat lozenges:
   Not meant as substitute for human companionship.

   Disposable razor:
   Do not use this product during an earthquake.

   Bottle of shampoo for dogs
   Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

   Curling Iron
   Warning: This product can burn eyes.

   Hair Dryer
   Do not use in shower.

   Hair Dryer
   Do not use while sleeping.

   Hand-held Massaging Device
   Do not use while sleeping or unconscious.

   Case of a chocolate CD in a gift basket.
   Do not place this product into any electronic equipment.

   A toilet at a public sports facility
   Recycled flush water unsafe for drinking.

   Pair of shin guards made for bicyclists
   Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

   Container of Underarm Deodorant.
   Caution: Do not spray in eyes.

   Aim-n-Flame fireplace lighter.
   Do not use near fire, flame, or sparks.

   Toner cartridge for a laser printer
   Do not eat toner.

   13-inch wheel on a wheelbarrow
   Not intended for highway use.

   Can of self-defense pepper spray.
   May irritate eyes.

   Novelty rock garden set called “Popcorn Rock”
   Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth.

   A frisbee
   Warning: May contain small parts.

   A toilet bowl cleaning brush.
   Do not use orally.

   A birthday card for a 1 year old.
   Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less.

   Heated seat cushion
   Warning: Do not use on eyes.

   Microwave Oven:
   Do not use for drying pets.

   Electric Cattle Prod
   For use on animals only.

   Can of air freshener.
   For use by trained personnel only.

   Silly Putty
   Do not use as ear plugs.

   Knife sharpening stone
   Warning: knives are sharp!

   Deodorant
   Do not use intimately.

   Rat Poison
   Warning: has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

   Portable stroller
   Caution: Remove infant before folding for storage.

   Dashboard of a mail truck
   Look before driving.

   Children’s cough medicine
   Do not drive car or operate machinery.

   Sign at a railroad station
   Beware! To touch these wires is instant death. Anyone found doing so will be prosecuted.

   Bottom of a supermarket dessert box
   Do not turn upside down.

   Package of dice.
   Not for human consumption.

   Bottled Drink:
   Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.

   Shipment of hammers
   May be harmful if swallowed.

   Manual for an SGI computer.
   Do not dangle the mouse by its cable or throw the mouse at co-workers.

   Stamped on the metal barrel of a .22 calibre rifle
   Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.

   Electric Thermometer.
   Do not use orally after using rectally.

   Packaging for a chain saw file, used to sharpen the cutting teeth on the chain.
   Turn off motor before using this product.

   6×10 inch inflatable picture frame
   Not to be used as a personal flotation device.

   Box of bottle rockets
   Do not put in mouth.

   Wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack
   Remove plastic before eating.

   Box for a car jack
   For lifting purposes only.

   Instructions for a cordless phone:
   Do not put lit candles on phone.

   Small print from car commercial which shows a car in the ocean
   Do not drive cars in ocean.

   Small print from a car commercial which shows a vehicle “body-surfing” at a concert
   Always drive on roads. Not on people.

   Bus Stop
   No stopping or standing.

   Church Sign
   These rows reserved for parents with children.

   Bag of Fritos
   You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.

   Credit card statement.
   Payment is due by the due date.

   Laundromat triple washer
   No small children.

   Sign in front of a newly renovated ramp that led to the entrance of a building
   Take care: new non-slip surface.

   Box of Pills
   Take one capsule by mouth three times daily until gone.

   Instructions on the packaging for a muffin at a 7-11
   Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat.

   Can of black pepper.
   Instructions: usage known.

   Bag of cat biscuits
   Simply pour the biscuits into a bowl and allow the cat to eat when it wants.

   Car Manual
   In order to get out of car, open door, get out, lock doors, and then close doors.

   Espresso Kettle
   The appliance is switched on by setting the on/off switch to the ‘on’ position.

   T.V. manual
   Do not pour liquids into your television set.

   Label on a hammer
   Caution – Do not use this hammer to strike any solid object

   VCR box
   Instructional video on hooking up VCR included.

   Toilet brush
   Do not use for personal hygiene.

   Black rubber fishing worm
   Not for human consumption.

   Orange Juice Can:
   100% pure all-natural fresh-squeezed orange juice from concentrate.

   Depend Adult Diapers
   Step into underwear and pull them on just like regular underwear.

   Furniture Wipes
   Do not use for a baby wipe.

   Stickers to put on the seat of a potty training toilet
   This is not a toy. Stickers require adult supervision.

   Lawnmower
   Warning: When Motor Is Running – The Blade Is Turning

   Instructions on the bottom of a grocery store pizza
   Do not turn upside down.

   Bottom of a Coca-Cola bottle
   Do not open here.

   Bottle of bathtub cleaner
   For best results, start with clean bathtub before use.

   Container of lighter fluid
   WARNING: Contents flammable!

   Box of household nails
   CAUTION! – Do NOT swallow nails! May cause irritation!

   Microwave popcorn, packaged so that the directions cannot be read unless you open the plastic and unfold it
   Direction #1: Remove plastic.

   Drink bottle label
   Do not peel label off.

   Woolite carpet cleaner
   Safe for carpets, too!

   Box of Frosted Cheerio’s
   The logo, “Tastes so good this box never closes,” is located just underneath another announcement: “To close: place tab here.”

   Sterno
   Do not use near fire or flame.

   Container of salt
   Warning: High in sodium

   Hose Nozzle
   Do not spray into electrical outlet.

   • ANSWER:
     Oh my god, I laughed sooo hard when I was reading these. I have run into some funny ones myself. I think the best one was for some laundry pre-treater: spray on stain and wash.
     Like nobody would have figured that one out. LOL

8. QUESTION:
   Anyone else get just the tiniest feeling of satisfaction when…?
   I know it’s awful but does anyone else besides me get just the tiniest feeling of glee when one of those outrageously expensive and super trendy baby products gets recalled for safety reasons? I live in CT and there’s a shopping area not far from me where all the snobby SAHMs stroll along with their 700-1200 dollar strollers, babies all dolled up in Janie and Jack or whatever All-organic trendy boutique outfit they found, etc. They sit at Starbucks and chat about how they have already filled out applications for thier 3 month olds to attend the best pre-schools around, blah-blah-blah…

   Don’t get me wrong, I think a lot of expensive baby things are very nice. I would certainly buy all organic clothing and specail cloth diapers (but not at a pop) if I could afford them… but it’s the way they carry the babies around like a fashion accessory and look down on someone who can’t afford to spend on an all organic outfit for their child to outgrow in a month!

   I believe in doing what I can for the environment and my priority is keeping my 8 month old daughter happy and healthy. I make her foods at home from scratch and use organic whole grains and fruits and veggies but I do it for her health, not to tell my snobby friends I am doing it. (Besides it ends up saving me money in the long run, LOL.

   So… anyway, back to my point… every once in a while it’s just so satisfying to see one of their super trendy strollers or something like that get a big recall. Anyone else feel this way? And no, it’s not a jeallousey thing. I was raised to spend wisely and to appreciate what I have. I’m not poor but I am a single mother and I watch my money.

   • ANSWER:
     Yeh. My mum bought Soph a Tutti Bambini cot bed, along with the spring mattress it cost £250 all in – it was her baby gift to us.

     My BF cousin, bought the most beautifil oval cots, with 2 sets of all matching bedding. It had the drapes over it and it was just stunning. I think it topped about £6-700.

     They were always very quick to flash pics of their daughter in it, she is 2 weeks younger than soph. Then it got recalled.

     And I was sooooo tempted to say, well, my ”cheap tat” is still standing, where’s your trendy cot now?

Bath Time Safety

Author: IC

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/bath-time-safety-205021.html

About the Author

TheBabyBathGate is a site specialized in baby care products. Get info on baby safety gates, faucet protection cover and learn how to baby proof your bath from an expert source.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are some Baby safety tips for in the bath?
   im doing a project for my developing child class and it about Baby safety in the bath tub.

   was wondering if someone could give me some information or links where i could find info because im having a hard time…

   things like:
   how deep the water should be
   how hot it should be
   etc.

   • ANSWER:

2. QUESTION:
   AVEENO BABY CALMING comforting bath safety warning?
   The Aveeno Baby lavender and vanilla calming comfort bath has a safety warning that states, “keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.” Does anyone know what ingredient in it would cause some sort of reaction like that? I didn’t notice this warning till my friend pointed it out and it was suprising b.c. I thought aveeno was a “good” brand. in case you wish to compare the rest of the bottle its front states:
   Natural Oat Formula
   Tear-Free
   Helps Calm babies before bedtime

   just am concerned that something might potentially affect my babys breathing b.c. asthma and allergies do run in my family. anyone else notice this on other innocuous seeming baby products they have and ended up being suprised as well?

   • ANSWER:
     It is because of the scent. Most doctors recommend an unscented baby wash for those with eczema,allergies,asthma.

3. QUESTION:
   Does anyone own this Safety 1st baby/bath item?
   My daughter is 9 months old and her infant tub is getting too small for her and I’m nervous about bathing her in the big bath tub. She can sit on her own and I have tried bathing her in the sink but she’s also getting too big for that.

   My question is, does anyone have the Safety 1st tubside bath seat? The one that attaches to the side of the bath tub? Is it a good bath seat? How long can I use it for, age/weight wise? Do/did you find it useful? If not can you recommend something else you have found useful?

   Thanks for the info in advance

   • ANSWER:
     Its a good bathseat as long as shes not pulling to stand. It doesnt have height or weight requirements on it at all so its really just till they can pull themselves out of it. We have one but we dont use it anymore but i will say i loved it while we used it and now we got sticky fish for the bottom of the tub so they dont slip all around.

     I would definitely reccomend it though if your looking for something to just keep her up and in place in works very well. We used ours from 4 months to just before 13 months for our slow sitter.

4. QUESTION:
   im looking for a website i saw in mothering magazine to check the ingredients and safety of baby bath products

   • ANSWER:

     http://www.mothering.com/sections/about_us/press_releases.html

5. QUESTION:
   whats the best & largest baby bath for the shower only bathroom?
   i now have a shower only bathroom and would like advice on the biggest bath i can find for a baby can anyone recommend something other than the regular baby tubs. (keeping safety in mind) thanks??

   • ANSWER:
     We only have a shower too, so we started out with a baby bath, but that only lasted about 3 months. We went to using a plastic storage crate on wheels (90L). This is great. It fitted the baby laying down bath aid and the sitting up one too. My son is 7 months and can sit up by himself and it is fine.

6. QUESTION:
   Safety 1st Swivel bath seat – anyone used this?
   Bought this for my son:

   http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Bathing/Bath-Safety/Swivel-Bath-Seat(0029787)

   Only thing is I can’t attach the little toy bar! It’s supposed to just click in but my partner and I spent an hour trying and can’t figure it out. The instructions aren’t helpful either… they just say DO NOT USE WITHOUT TOY ATTACHMENT as though baby will die without it. Anyone used one of these seats and/or have any idea how to get the toys on?! Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     I have that one for my daughter but the toy part was already in place when we took it out the box!
     This is what it says in the book that came with it :

     1) push the 3 coloured toys into the D shaped toy loop flexing the coloured toy as necessary

     2) with the D shaped toy loop pointed outwards , click the axel ends into the toy housing on the front of the ring . The narrow end of the axel should click into the smaller hole .

     Hope this helped

7. QUESTION:
   how do you bath an infant baby?
   how do you bath an infant baby like tips safety tips things you should use

   • ANSWER:
     You can wipe your baby down, it’s not necessary to give them a bath. I was told to give my baby a bath after there umbilical cord falls off.

8. QUESTION:
   How do you give your baby a bath?
   Just curious…. do you use an infant bath tub or an infant bath seat? Those of you who use the bath seat (the round thing the baby can sit in and it keeps them in an upright position while in the regular size bathtub) do you like it? Which one do you have? My 6 month old doesn’t fit in the infant bath tub and I would like to start giving her a bath with her 2 year old brother. We bought a safety first bath seat that hooks over the tub, but it’s got sharp edges and won’t suction to the tub and she just looks uncomfortable in it. Do you like your infant tub seat?

   • ANSWER:
     i would use the seat or if your 6mo can sit alone and be there watching baby cause the baby is still to little to be left unattended the seat that’s works best is the round one that has suction things at the bottom of the seat that you place inside the tub or a slip mat at the bottom of the tub so your baby wont slip around while she sitting.

Tips for Buying Baby Bathing Products for New Moms

Author: mikey

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/small-business-articles/tips-for-buying-baby-bathing-products-for-new-moms-3056311.html

About the Author

china wholesale experts from www.beltal.com

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   im looking for a website i saw in mothering magazine to check the ingredients and safety of baby bath products

   • ANSWER:

     http://www.mothering.com/sections/about_us/press_releases.html

2. QUESTION:
   AVEENO BABY CALMING comforting bath safety warning?
   The Aveeno Baby lavender and vanilla calming comfort bath has a safety warning that states, “keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.” Does anyone know what ingredient in it would cause some sort of reaction like that? I didn’t notice this warning till my friend pointed it out and it was suprising b.c. I thought aveeno was a “good” brand. in case you wish to compare the rest of the bottle its front states:
   Natural Oat Formula
   Tear-Free
   Helps Calm babies before bedtime

   just am concerned that something might potentially affect my babys breathing b.c. asthma and allergies do run in my family. anyone else notice this on other innocuous seeming baby products they have and ended up being suprised as well?

   • ANSWER:
     It is because of the scent. Most doctors recommend an unscented baby wash for those with eczema,allergies,asthma.

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. QUESTION:
   Need Opinions on these baby brands?
   I am expecting my 4th baby. I thought I was done with having children, but I unexpectly got pregnant again. I have given all my baby stuff way & I am looking for all new things. I have been reading lots & lots of product reviews & wanted to know more about these baby things that I am planning on getting to use for the new baby. Have you ever used these products? Did you like them or not? Add any details about them like pros & cons. Even if you only have one of these products please answer! Thanks so much!!

   GRACO 35 QUATTRO TOUR TRAVEL SYSTEM- This is the infant carseat (faces backwards ONLY!!) that can hold a baby till they are 35 lbs. instead of only 22 lbs. like the old car seats. It also comes with a matching stroller

   GRACO PLAYARD WITH NEWBORN NAPPER-This is like a pack n play with a changing table attached & a bassinet type thing where you can put your newborn to sleep in. So they feel me cradled.

   GRACO LOVIN’ HUG PLUG IN SWING-This a graco swing that can be pluged into the wall, so you dont have to buy batteries.

   GRACO COZY DINETTE HIGHCHAIR- Does anyone have one of these? Do you like it?

   GRACO NAUTILUS 3 IN 1 CARSEAT- 5 point harrness can hold a child from 20 to 65lbs. Then it can convert into a high back belt positioning booster from 30 to 100 lbs. Finally converts into a backless booster for the use from 40 to 100 lbs.

   SAFETY 1ST INFANT BATH TUB- I just want a simple baby bath tub. Does this work good?

   • ANSWER:

7. QUESTION:
   retailers recall Simplicity bassinets ?
   WASHINGTON – Eleven more retailers have recalled Simplicity bassinets, bringing the total to 17 that have decided to recall the infant beds, which are linked to the deaths of two babies

   The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday that 11 additional retailers are pulling from their shelves the “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets because the products pose a strangulation hazard. Those retailers include AAFES, Amazon.com LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond/BuyBuyBaby, Burlington Coat Factory, Chelsea & Scott LTD (OneStepAhead), CSN Stores, Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Kohl’s Department Stores, ShopKo Stores Inc., Sweet Pea Decor, and six stores of USA Baby.

   The agency first announced on Aug. 28 that Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Toys “R” Us Inc., Kmart Corp., Big Lots, Target, J.C. Penney have recalled the products. The recall affects nearly 900,000 bassinets.

   In recalling the Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, the retailers have agreed to provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where they purchased it, CPSC said.

   A 6-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan., was strangled on Aug. 21 when she became trapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. In September 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo., became trapped in the bassinet’s metal bars and died.

   The Simplicity bassinets have metal bars spaced farther apart than federal standards allow. Julie Vallese, a CPSC spokeswoman, said consumers can tell if their Simplicity bassinet is recalled if it has removable fabric that is fastened by Velcro.

   SFCA Inc., the company that purchased the assets of Reading, Pa.-based Simplicity Inc. earlier this year, has refused to recall the products. SFCA maintains that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by Simplicity.

   • ANSWER:
     thank you!

8. QUESTION:
   im doing a speech on why the FDA should regulate personal care prouducts and i need more information help!?!?
   so this is wht i have so far:
   Do you think that major businesses would avoid putting there customers in dangers way, when they would make lots of money even by doing so? I don’t! For example, just look at are tobacco companies. Every year many people die from using there products. Yet they continue to sell and produce there products because there making millions from it. Did you know that your cosmetics and personal care products aren’t even regulated by the FDA before they are sold to you? The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health discovered that 884 out of the 2,983 chemicals available to be used in cosmetics alone have been reported as toxic substances to the government. If the FDA doesn’t start regulating these products then just think about it that’s millions of people everyday that are putting themselves in danger of serious harmful conditions. There are statistics and sceneries that prove that cosmetics are a danger to the pubic. And proof that the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics nor do they make very many efforts to warn you or the dangers.
   One of the main reasons the FDA should regulate personal care products is the FDA website directly quotes that: “Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to pre market approval authority, with exception of color additives. However, FDA may pursue enforcement action against violative products or against firms or individuals who violate the law.” The FDA also states that: “Cosmetic firms are responsible for sustaining the safety of their products and ingredients before marketing failure to adequately substantiate the safety of a cosmetic product or its ingredients prior to marketing causes the product to misbranded unless the following warning statement appears conspicuously on the principal display panel of the products label: warning –the safety of this product has not been determined.” Their for because the FDA dose not regulate cosmetics and other personal care products just by using the products you are putting yourself in danger of cancer, genetic damage, and other serious conditions. Cosmetics include: baby powder, bubble bath, toothpaste, deodorants, shaving cream, hair tonics, hairsprays, colognes, sun tan lotions, mouth washes, baby shampoo, hand lotions, shampoo, conditioner, hair dyes, moisturizing cream, and many other products. Americans think these products are safe. But this confidence is too unjustified. Our public wants and demands higher standards of protection. This protection has been established for drugs, medical devices, and food additives but not for cosmetics. The Cosmetic industries want people to believe that no effective regulation of cosmetics is necessary at state or federal level. The FDA doesn’t even do much, to protect or warn women when it comes to the danger of using femine hygiene products. Not only have that but the legislation prohibited states from taking action as well.
   Cosmetics are under-regulated and too often hazardous. Here are just a couple examples of people that found this out the hard way: A 59 year old woman almost died from a allergic reaction she had to hair dye. Another woman of age47 had her cornea destroyed by a mascara wand. A 6 year old girl and her mother used air product that resulted in second degree burns on her ears and neck! As result of using a inflammable hair treatmfgbfgytjjjyjyjtjhhnnnhjnjhjjjmmmmjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk……..zzs very scarred. Other examples of injures that cosmetics can result in are: pain and tissue damage, sores, eye infection, cancer, blindness, eye problems such as; rash, redness, swelling, and inflammation. And the list goes on and on. For every one million cosmetics products purchased there are 200 more visits to a doctor to treat cosmetic-caused illnesses.
   A study for consumer product safety commission in 1987 found that in 1 year alone, cosmetic products result in 47,000 emergency room visits. Between 1985 and 1987 more then 150,000 cosmetic related injures occurred. One third of chemicals used in cosmetics are toxic. More then 125 ingredients that are in cosmetics are suspected to be the cause of cancer. 20 cosmetic ingredients may affect the nervous system; this includes headaches, drowsiness, and convulsions. Birth defects are suspected to be cause by another 20 cosmetic ingredients. The GAO concluded that: “cosmetics are being marketed in the united states which may pose a serious hazard to the public.”
   I believe that the cosmetic companies should be regulated by the FDA. To make
   The likeliness of a person becoming injured less. And reduce the number of visits to the emergency room because of cosmetic related injures.

   i need a 10 minute long speech for my speech and debate class and this isnt long enough i know i need to deosite all my statistics(which r in one paragraph right now) but i ineed more information….everywhere i look its the same old stuff so can someone please help me get a few more paragaphs and stuff so i can be

   • ANSWER:
     A good book to look into would be Natural Cures They Don’t Want you to Know About. It goes into major discription about how the FDA effects us.

Essential Baby Bathing and Bath Time Equipment

By Declan Tobin

Baby Bath Safety

Author: richardjames

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/baby-bath-safety-2012512.html

About the Author

Read about babycare and also read about Bathing Newborn and baby feeding bottles

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What are some Baby safety tips for in the bath?
   im doing a project for my developing child class and it about Baby safety in the bath tub.

   was wondering if someone could give me some information or links where i could find info because im having a hard time…

   things like:
   how deep the water should be
   how hot it should be
   etc.

   • ANSWER:

2. QUESTION:
   AVEENO BABY CALMING comforting bath safety warning?
   The Aveeno Baby lavender and vanilla calming comfort bath has a safety warning that states, “keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use without consulting a doctor if child has asthma or allergies or if there is a family history of either. Serious breathing problems could occur.” Does anyone know what ingredient in it would cause some sort of reaction like that? I didn’t notice this warning till my friend pointed it out and it was suprising b.c. I thought aveeno was a “good” brand. in case you wish to compare the rest of the bottle its front states:
   Natural Oat Formula
   Tear-Free
   Helps Calm babies before bedtime

   just am concerned that something might potentially affect my babys breathing b.c. asthma and allergies do run in my family. anyone else notice this on other innocuous seeming baby products they have and ended up being suprised as well?

   • ANSWER:
     It is because of the scent. Most doctors recommend an unscented baby wash for those with eczema,allergies,asthma.

3. QUESTION:
   Does anyone own this Safety 1st baby/bath item?
   My daughter is 9 months old and her infant tub is getting too small for her and I’m nervous about bathing her in the big bath tub. She can sit on her own and I have tried bathing her in the sink but she’s also getting too big for that.

   My question is, does anyone have the Safety 1st tubside bath seat? The one that attaches to the side of the bath tub? Is it a good bath seat? How long can I use it for, age/weight wise? Do/did you find it useful? If not can you recommend something else you have found useful?

   Thanks for the info in advance

   • ANSWER:
     Its a good bathseat as long as shes not pulling to stand. It doesnt have height or weight requirements on it at all so its really just till they can pull themselves out of it. We have one but we dont use it anymore but i will say i loved it while we used it and now we got sticky fish for the bottom of the tub so they dont slip all around.

     I would definitely reccomend it though if your looking for something to just keep her up and in place in works very well. We used ours from 4 months to just before 13 months for our slow sitter.

4. QUESTION:
   im looking for a website i saw in mothering magazine to check the ingredients and safety of baby bath products

   • ANSWER:

     http://www.mothering.com/sections/about_us/press_releases.html

5. QUESTION:
   whats the best & largest baby bath for the shower only bathroom?
   i now have a shower only bathroom and would like advice on the biggest bath i can find for a baby can anyone recommend something other than the regular baby tubs. (keeping safety in mind) thanks??

   • ANSWER:
     We only have a shower too, so we started out with a baby bath, but that only lasted about 3 months. We went to using a plastic storage crate on wheels (90L). This is great. It fitted the baby laying down bath aid and the sitting up one too. My son is 7 months and can sit up by himself and it is fine.

6. QUESTION:
   Safety 1st Swivel bath seat – anyone used this?
   Bought this for my son:

   http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Babies-R-Us/Bathing/Bath-Safety/Swivel-Bath-Seat(0029787)

   Only thing is I can’t attach the little toy bar! It’s supposed to just click in but my partner and I spent an hour trying and can’t figure it out. The instructions aren’t helpful either… they just say DO NOT USE WITHOUT TOY ATTACHMENT as though baby will die without it. Anyone used one of these seats and/or have any idea how to get the toys on?! Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     I have that one for my daughter but the toy part was already in place when we took it out the box!
     This is what it says in the book that came with it :

     1) push the 3 coloured toys into the D shaped toy loop flexing the coloured toy as necessary

     2) with the D shaped toy loop pointed outwards , click the axel ends into the toy housing on the front of the ring . The narrow end of the axel should click into the smaller hole .

     Hope this helped

7. QUESTION:
   how do you bath an infant baby?
   how do you bath an infant baby like tips safety tips things you should use

   • ANSWER:
     You can wipe your baby down, it’s not necessary to give them a bath. I was told to give my baby a bath after there umbilical cord falls off.

8. QUESTION:
   How do you give your baby a bath?
   Just curious…. do you use an infant bath tub or an infant bath seat? Those of you who use the bath seat (the round thing the baby can sit in and it keeps them in an upright position while in the regular size bathtub) do you like it? Which one do you have? My 6 month old doesn’t fit in the infant bath tub and I would like to start giving her a bath with her 2 year old brother. We bought a safety first bath seat that hooks over the tub, but it’s got sharp edges and won’t suction to the tub and she just looks uncomfortable in it. Do you like your infant tub seat?

   • ANSWER:
     i would use the seat or if your 6mo can sit alone and be there watching baby cause the baby is still to little to be left unattended the seat that’s works best is the round one that has suction things at the bottom of the seat that you place inside the tub or a slip mat at the bottom of the tub so your baby wont slip around while she sitting.