Baby Safety Bed Rails

Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 4:34 am

Baby's First Bed

Having a kid is one of the most wonderful feeling you can ever have in this life. No words can describe how much we cherish our child who we have helped bring upon this world. Along with that happiness in having a baby however, are the worries for our child’s welfare and safety. Again, no words an express how their well-being comes first before everything else. We are always mindful of the things they eat and the toys they play with. However, when they doze off, the worries do not stop there. Some of us even stay up late at night just to make sure our children are sleeping safe and sound. One worry that always keeps us up is the possibility that they might fall off their beds especially when they make the transition from using a crib to having their very first bed.

In order for us to ensure their safety when they sleep, we might want to look into purchasing a bed rail for our children. This will finally allow us to sleep without worrying about baby rolling off the bed.

What you might want to consider in purchasing a bed rail for your baby is the size of the bed. You would also have to decide which designs they will like since there are a variety of bed rails out in the market today.

There are some that are designed like hotdog pillows that add comfort to your child’s sleep. They are soft and fluffy and they have straps that allow you to attach them to your child’s bed. Some of them are inflatable even so you can bring it with you if you’re going to have a sleep-over at a family or friend’s house. There are also those that have a design similar to a crib which is attached to the sides of your baby’s bed. There are products that are extra long and there are some that can be tucked away nicely with a pull and push of a bar. For those who like to keep their baby’s room bright and colorful, there are products that have designs and cartoon images on them to keep the environment fun and lively.

There are even full blown beds that come with rails. Those beds, however, will only be used by your kid until they are about 5 years old or maybe 8 at the most. So why not grab one that they’ll use until they are 10 or 12 years old, then purchase a set of bed rails they will use for a year or two so you can save money in the process.

Bed rails are a great way of easing your kid’s transition from being a baby to a toddler and from using a crib to a bed. You can go to your local department store or maybe search the web for different designs and features. With the wide variety of bed rails to choose from, were sure that you’ll be able to find one that will not just fit your child’s needs but will also wipe your worries away.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/babys-first-bed-3832553.html

About the Author

Alber Mueller owns and operates http://www.toddler-pillow.net/ toddler bed rails

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
At what age is it appropriate to transition a baby/toddler to a big boy bed?
I am the proud (step)mother, his birth-mother is not in his life, to a one year old boy Cayden. His father and I are 14 weeks pregnant expecting another little blessing. We are wondering since we plan to have the new baby sleep in a bassinet in our room for the first few months we figured we would move Cayden into a twin bed with the safety rails but he would almost be 2 years old I’m not sure if that’s old enough to do something like that I have a “mothers instinct”? that he would be to young any seasoned mothers out there with advice for situations like this?
- ANSWER:
  I changed my daughter’s crib into a toddler bed after she was two yrs old.
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:
What’s the earliest I can put my daughter in to a toddler bed?
My daughter will be about 18 months old when baby #2 arrives, I’d like to have her in a bed as early as possible so that the baby can have her cot. (The baby will be in a bassinet for probably 3-4 months first.)

When can I move Alissa in to a bed? Should I buy a bed with a side rail at first for safety? What were your experiences in changing from cot to bed?
Thanks =)
- ANSWER:
  You can buy a regular toddler bed then just buy the mesh bed rails if you are concerned about her falling out. There is no set rules that say when a child should or shouldn’t be in a toddler bed, so whenever you feel comfortable.
QUESTION:
cot to toddler bed transition?
good morning all im wanting to start the transition into a toddler bed for my very independant 16 month old. The three main reasons for this is 1. He is climbing out of a morning which im worried about as his bedroom floor is timber floorboards! 2. We’ve started potty training. And 3. I need to give the cot back to a family friend as there having another baby in a few weeks. Im going out tomorrow to buy him a bed but im not sure if there are any ‘special features’ that i should look for? Im also worried about him falling out the end of the bed where the safety rail ends so i was thinking of buying an extra rail? If anyone has any tips for me id really appreciate it. Thank you
- ANSWER:
  There are toddler beds which come with a built up bit along the side to prevent them falling out or you can buy a clip on side fairly cheaply. My daughter has not long ago changed over and has only fallen out 3 times. She doesnt have any rail to stop her falling out but I put her down right over the other side of the matress to try and stop her from falling out. She also has wooden floorboards so I put a line of 3 pillows running the length of the bed then put a folded duvet next to them.
  
  Its a lot easier and she doesnt get out as I kept telling her you musnt get out you must call mummy.
QUESTION:
Baby’s trying to climb out of his crib?
My 10-month old is trying to climb out of his crib. I found him today, halfway to the top already. When I walked in, he lost his grip and fell backwards on his butt. There is nothing in the crib he can use as a ‘step’. He just holds on to the top and climbs it like a mountaineer. Any day now, he’s gonna figure this thing out and fall on his head.
I need advice: My mother reckons I should move him to a proper bed and attach those safety rails you can find (at least he won’t fall that hard). I think he’s a little too small, and a little too active for a proper bed yet.
Or
Can you tell me how I can make his crib safer so he doesn’t climb out and do himself serious injury?

I knew this was bound to happen, but I didn’t expect it for a while yet.
I thought about letting him sleep only on a mattress on the floor, but he’s way too active for that… he’ll never sleep (or go to sleep 5 hours after I put him to bed). It’s just too easy for him to get off the mattress and start playing (he’ll play with a speck of dirt if it means he doesn’t have to sleep).
- ANSWER:
  It’s a good idea to move him out of the crib before he falls out and gets hurt. I just took apart the crib and moved it out of the room all together. Then I put my son’s crib mattress on the floor so if he rolled off he wouldn’t get hurt. Make sure the room is kid proofed so if he gets up during the night he won’t be able to get into to much trouble. Once my son stayed on his crib mattress without rolling off I moved him to a twin mattress on the floor, then I added the box spring. Finally I put it up on the bed frame. Doing it in stages was an easy transition for my son and I saved money by not buying a toddler bed.
QUESTION:
toddler bed transition?
My daughter is almost 2 and a half and we have converted her crib to a toddler bed. The bed didn’t come with a safety rail to prevent her from falling out at night and the ones you buy at the baby stores to match our particular bed. Its been two weeks now and everynight we find her sleeping on the floor because she rolled out in her sleep. We place pillows and a quilt to soften the fall but I was wonder if anyone had any tips.
- ANSWER:
  Sleeping on the floor is very normal when a child first transitions out of the crib into a bed. Even when there is a safety rail, many kids get out of bed just because they enjoy the new freedom, and then they fall asleep on the floor. If you are concerned that she may be falling on the floor and not just falling asleep there after getting herself out of bed, then try keeping the mattress itself on the floor. That way if she rolls off, she will only be falling a couple inches
QUESTION:
Mommies… time to show off your little ones?
This picture was taken 3 days ago, while we were outside!

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o122/Jessileta/Audrey/164.jpg

Right after her bath:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o122/Jessileta/Audrey/100_0321.jpg

While she was in the hospital recently:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o122/Jessileta/Audrey/286.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o122/Jessileta/Audrey/301.jpg

To make this a legit question…
Which baby bed rail do you prefer? My daughter is now rolling like crazy all over my bed and I bought two but returned them because I did not like it. Any suggestions?
Oh and has anyone heard anything about the Safety first carseat with side impact protection? I was looking at it and wanted to know what others think.
- ANSWER:
  Oh my gosh, I was trying to think back & remember and I THINK this is the first time I have seen a picture of your daughter…or maybe just a recent one. She is beyond BEAUTIFUL, I bet you are one proud mommy! I miss that baby age .
  
  My Audrey has been sleeping in her crib from pretty much day one at home…so I cannot help you with the bed rail issue. I am sure they all pretty much serve the same purpose. Her car seat in my car is a Britax, was a gift from my parents. http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2535311. But in my husband’s car we have the Alpha Omega, which is very similar to the Safety First you are considering, http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3091042. As spiffy & cool the Britax is, I consider it somewhat of a waste of money. The Alpha Omega is just as good. She actually always looks much more comfortable/happy in it than the Britax…http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af338/lynseypdxda/?action=view&current=DSC01210.jpg
  
  Audrey is a crazy chick when she wakes up in the mornings!
  
  http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af338/lynseypdxda/?action=view&current=DSC01546.jpg
  
  Lunch is SO yummy!
  
  http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af338/lynseypdxda/?action=view&current=DSC01516.jpg
  
  Saying, “hello” to her baby friend in the mirrror…
  
  http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af338/lynseypdxda/?action=view&current=DSC01474.jpg
  
  Checking out some Yo Gabba Gabba before bedtime.
  
  http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af338/lynseypdxda/?action=view&current=DSC01533.jpg
QUESTION:
Where can I get bed railing ? Especially in Mumbai?
Where can I get bed railing ? Especially in Mumbai? We need to put it on sides of the bed because we have 6 months old baby and she rolls a lot while sleeping on bed… we need it for her safety.. Plz help…….
- ANSWER:
  you can visit any mall and make inquiry.

Baby Safety Pillow

Saturday, March 12th, 2011 at 7:37 pm

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Baby Pillows – Should I Give My Child a Pillow?

Author: Chris Towland

As adults it is perfectly normal and expected that we use a pillow when we sleep. In fact, sleeping without a pillow can be quite painful and leave us waking up with a stiff neck or perhaps even stopping us getting to sleep in the first place.

It is therefore no surprise that many parents wonder whether their child would also be more comfortable if given a baby pillow.

The answer to the question though, is dependent on the age of your child, and also where they are sleeping…….

If your child is younger than two years old, a pillow is definitely not recommended. A child under this age will normally not need a support for his or her head and more importantly there is always some risk of them suffocating on the pillow. Also, if your child is still of this young age but has started climbing, crawling or walking then the pillow could be used as an aid to climbing out of their crib.

Therefore, most research suggests that normally a pillow should not be considered until the baby is at least two years old and is also no longer sleeping in a crib but has progressed to a toddler bed.

Even when your child is slightly older though, it is not always necessary for them to use a pillow. If they are sleeping well without a pillow then there is probably no need to introduce one.

If and when you do decide to give your child a pillow, make sure it is an actual ‘baby sleep pillow’ rather than just one you already have in your house. The pillow should be relatively firm so that the child cannot sink into it whilst sleeping and be smothered or suffocated. It should also be smaller than a regular adult pillow, possibly around the size of a travel pillow and be easily washable for when your child has those little accidents. If your child suffers from any allergies you will also be able to buy a baby pillow that is non-allergenic

If you are still uncertain as to whether the time is right to introduce a baby pillow to your child’s bed you may wish to consider speaking to your doctor to get his or her input or just waiting until your child actually asks for a pillow or shows some signs of struggling to sleep on a flat bed.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/baby-pillows-should-i-give-my-child-a-pillow-60381.html

About the Author

Chris Towland is the author of The Baby Sleep Solution. The 35 minute audio program that gives the simple techniques that will ensure your baby sleeps through the night, every night.

See more information at: http://www.babysleepsolution.com

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Baby Pillow/Pillow Case Safety Standard?
Is there any special safety standard for baby’s and children’s pillow? I am in Taiwan, but there is no standard for pillows! I would like to know what’s the safety standand if any in other countries, especially in States!
- ANSWER:
  baby’s shouldn’t have pillows…they can suffocate!!! plz don’t use pillows yet….not until the age of 1 1/2
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:
At what age…? Baby safety questions – Help!?
Do you quit letting your child use the pacifier?

Do you switch to a toddler bed?
From a toddler bed to a traditional bed?

Do you allow your child a pillow?

Do you quit covering outlets?

Do you quit using baby monitors when they are asleep?

Do you quit using baby gates around stairs?

I’m curious as to what your family has done – or what the experts say.
Thanks!
Do you quit letting your child use the pacifier?
My oldest quit at 18 months – but he was an easy child (and I was pregnant w/brother and didn’t want any confusion over what was a baby item and what wasn’t) – My youngest is 2 and still has it at nap/night, but never any other time. I’d like to break him of it, but it is hard (both boys sleep in the same room – space issue)

Do you switch to a toddler bed?
Oldest @ 2.5 so baby brother could have the crib. Youngest, at around 20 months – was ready…

From a toddler bed to a traditional bed?
When we have the finances/space…

Do you allow your child a pillow?
When they start to sleep in a toddler bed!

Do you quit covering outlets?
We still have ours covered. Our oldest is 4, and still attempts to mess with them occasionally…

Do you quit using baby monitors when they are asleep?
We still use them – hubby is dependent…

Do you quit using baby gates around stairs?
We still use it (ages 4 & 2)…
Thanks to everybody who answered. I wanted to get peoples opinions on when some of these safety measures aren’t needed anymore.

I do strongly agree that the BIGGEST factors in determining whether a particular safety feature is needed or not is family situations and child’s personalities. Because there is no right/wrong answer on this – I am going to have a tough time picking best!

Once again, thank you
- ANSWER:
  Pacifier ends at age 1 for my daughter-Its a pet peeve of mine seeing toddlers running around with pacis.
  
  My Crib’s safety suggestions suggest switching from the Crib to the Toddler bed at 15 months. Then at 50 lbs it suggests switching it to the regular bed.
  
  A baby under the age of 1 for sure does not need a pillow-I would say when switching the Crib to a Toddler bed, then add a pillow.
  
  Baby monitors aren’t really needed unless you are planning on being on the opposite side of the house a lot.
QUESTION:
Is it ok for a baby to sleep on a soft surface?
My baby seems to be uncomfortable on the hard (recommended) mattress so i often place him on a pillow with a safety positioner on either side – does anyone else do this? I’m also concerned about his flat spot so the sfter surface seems to be good for this aswell. I can’t find any research that says it’s bad for his back…..
- ANSWER:
  No. It isn’t okay. Newborns are to sleep on a firm surface – never on really soft blankets or pillows, or on an adult bed. In studies of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) it has said to be a possible cause – newborns laid down for sleep on soft surfaces… and even put down to sleep on their bellys. I wouldn’t risk it.
QUESTION:
Attachment Parents, what baby gear did you use?
Trying to figure out how much of this is just ‘fluff’. Sorry so much is listed. If its easier you can just copy/paste the list and delete out the entries you didn’t use. Also, if you have the time, please list reasons why you used or didn’t use certain items. THANK YOU!! You can also add to the list if you feel the need.

Infant car seat
Convertible car seat
Basic stroller
“Snap-on” stroller frame
Jogging stroller
Play yard
Baby backpack
Front carrier
Sling or wrap carrier
Diaper bag
Activity Equipment
Swing
Bouncer/bouncy seat
Activity center
Play mat/gym
Doorway jumper
Crib
Changing table
Glider or rocker
Bassinet
Co-sleeper
Hamper
Coordinated crib bedding set
Mobile
Baby Dresser
Decorations
Baby monitor
Bottles and nipples
Highchair
Utensils
Plates and bowls
Cups and sippy cups
Burp cloths
Bottle brush
Bibs
Electric breast pump
Manual breast pump
Nursing bras
Nursing pillow
Baby towel with hood
Infant bathtub
Tub for older baby
Baby washcloths
Brush and comb
Baby nail clippers
Safety gates
Diaper pail
Diaper pail refills
Pacifiers
Humidifier
Birth announcements
Baby book or scrapbook
- ANSWER:
  I don’t know if I’m an attachment parent or not, but from the very little I know about AP I can safely say that I at least share similar views on most things.
  
  These are things we use regularly, if not daily:
  Infant car seat
  Play yard (although not so much now that my son has outgrown the bassinet part and isn’t quite mobile enough to need it again yet)
  Sling or wrap carrier (this has been absolutely invaluable to us, we wouldn’t want to live without at least one)
  Diaper bag; admittedly a small one, and mostly just for daycare and day long trips
  Crib, Bassinet; we used the bassinet for the first four months, after that he moved into the crib
  Swing, Bouncer/bouncy seat; we only have a travel swing at home, but he does seem to enjoy the bouncy seat at daycare
  Bottles and nipples, Bottle brush; I really wanted to breastfeed but was unable to, plus he needs to take a bottle at daycare while I’m at work
  Hamper
  Baby towel with hood, Baby washcloths, Infant bathtub; admittedly a regular towel would work just as well, but we got a bunch of hooded towels as gifts
  Diaper pail; we use a reusable liner (cloth diapers)
  Humidifier; this is really more for us than the baby, we’ve always had to use one during winter
  Safety gates; currently being used mostly for the dogs, but I would consider these essential for any house once the baby is mobile
  Pacifiers; we use these on and off, he goes through stages where he really likes them and stages where he won’t take them
  Baby nail clippers; probably not essential, but I do find them easier to control than regular clippers
  Changing table; a lot of people say it’s a waste of money, but I use mine every single day and it doubles as storage for diapers, wipes, burp rags, and blankets
  Glider or rocker; again, not essential, but I LOVE mine and found it very worth the money (we bought it used for about )
  Bibs; we didn’t use them much until we started solids, but now we go through several a day.
  
  Birth announcements, Baby book or scrapbook, Coordinated crib bedding set, Mobile; these are all just fluff, but they are things I wanted and enjoy anyway. And my son really enjoys “talking” to his mobile. We also have a soft-bristled baby brush that we do use occasionally, but if we suddenly lost it I don’t think I’d worry about replacing it.
  
  We don’t have a dresser because our nursery is just too small. Instead we either hang his clothes or put them in canvas baskets on shelves in the closet.
  
  We do have a stroller that works with the car seat. But since we have the slings we generally find it easier to use that than fight with the stroller. The sling is more maneuverable (I can go anywhere with it) and takes up no space in the car. I do anticipate using it more when our son is older and when I have more than one child. But for now it’s just sitting in his closet.
QUESTION:
When did you let your baby sleep with a blanket and pillow?
My daughter is 9 months old now and I put her in one of those sleep sacks right now. Of course I do this because of SIDS safety but also because my daughter pulls everything ( especially cloth ) to her mouth and chews on it. Also she ROLLS ALL over the place in her crib so I’d be to nervous. Her crib is right next to my bed but still…..
I guess I’m wondering if when she’s 1 year if I could give her a blankie? Or a pillow? I will probably be moving her into her room then..I promised my bf when she was born only 1 year but I LOVE co-sleeping right now so I really don’t know.
Thanks
- ANSWER:
  I think my youngest started to use a throw pillow in the pack-n-play while napping at like 11 months old. he had a cold and needed to be propped up. Shortly after that I found a travel pillow at wal-mart and bought that for him. it is like 1/3-1/2 the size of a normal pillow. He rolled off of it every night for a few months, but now he likes it. I like it b/c it is just the right size for him.
  
  I have always put a blanket over my kids. they usually ended up in bed with me I did not want to really bundle them up. Plus most of the sleep sacs are sleeveless and my kids get cold arms and hands.
QUESTION:
Can someone give me a basic baby checklist and tell me what else I need for newborn?
I need a checklist of just essentials I’m going to need for my newborn comming soon. Honestly, I’ve been lagging on buying baby stuff, mostly because I don’t want a lot of clothes laying around and wish to wait ’til the baby is born to buy specific gender clothes. This is my second baby in two years, so I have an idea of what is most needed for newborns, but I’d like some help on things I might have forgotten.

So far I have
Two small boxes of Huggies Newborn diapers
3pk Vent Aire Bottles
2pk A-Vent Bottles
Newborn pacifier
3-6m pacifier
New bobby pillow
1 3pk of newborn shirts with the mitten cuff
2 5pks of 5-8lbs onsies
2 5pks of 8-10lbs(I think) onsies
New baby bath and foam pad
2 baby hooded towels
4 baby washcloths
Basic baby safety kit(nose sucker/thermometer/clippers/etc)
Crib
2 new crib sheets
1 4pk of recieving blankets
New travel size swing
Bottles rack(orginally my son’s)

What I know I need
Baby bath soap
Baby washing soap
Wipes!!
Blankets
Bottle brush
Latex nipples for bottles
Formula(if I don’t breastfeed)
Baby mittens
Newborn pants
Bouncer
Crib mobile
Playyard
More recieving blankets/towels/newborn shirts

Basically it, I plan on buying clothes and toys as the baby grows because I know they don’t need much as newborns but the basics.

Is there anything else I need to buy before the baby comes? I know I need to stock up on wipes and diapers and I will, these are the things I basically have right now and will get more later.
Oh yes, I know I forgot SOCKS!! How many packs do I need to buy??
Also, I wasn’t planning on having another baby for years, so I ended up giving away most of my son’s old bouncers/walker and stuff to charity before I found out I was expecting ^.^ good thing I kept the strollar and carseat
- ANSWER:
  how about a car seat & stroller
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!

Baby Seat Safety Ratings

Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 9:57 pm

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What Parents Need to Know About Infant Car Seat? 2 Useful Tips For Your Baby Safety!

Author: Zac

When you first notice that you are pregnant, you will feel excited and happy about a new member coming to join your family. Your thoughts will probably be taken up with decorating and equipping a nursery, buying clothes, and much more; however, not many people will consider of an infant car seat until later on in the pregnancy. Well, it is critical to know what you are looking for in a seat, because you will need one on your baby ‘ s very first journey which is from hospital back to home.

From the first journey, it is important to know that the car seat must faces towards the rear of your vehicle. The reason is because rear facing provides the best protection in the event of an impact for infants. Since the newborn baby is not be able to support the weight of their own head; therefore, the seat should nicely reclined backwards in order to provide a safe and comfortable position for your child.

Rear-facing is sturdy, reliable and light to carry around which is the best fitted for the young babies. As we all know that infants sleep most of the time, and we want to make sure the infant car seat could easily detach from the vehicle which prevents you to wake the babies up by removing them from their warm and comfortable seat. Light to carry is also critical for most parents because they could move the child from the vehicle to the house easily with little disturbance.

Most rear facing are only suitable for young infants, because the protection from the rear facing is no longer suitable for infant reached or exceed 20 pounds. Therefore, you need to change the rear facing to forward facing for further safety purposes.

Forward facing seat is more upright and it can be adjusted to provide a better position to help your toddler sleep comfortably and safely during the long journey. Please note that upright position is for children that could sit up on their own and it is usually design for children up to the age of 6.

2 critical remarks that you need to keep in mind:

1. Do not buy second hand infant car seat: If a car seat involved in an accident in the past, it will become more vulnerable and you will not be able to tell by just looking at it. The vulnerable could endanger your child even in a very minor accident. Therefore, try to stay away from the “Second hand” if possible.

2. Infant car seat should not be placed in the front seats where an airbag is fitted. The reason is because when accident occurs, the inflation of the airbag could cause a serious injury to a child. Therefore, the seat should always place in the rear of the vehicle.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/what-parents-need-to-know-about-infant-car-seat-2-useful-tips-for-your-baby-safety-1410561.html

About the Author

Zac has been writing articles for baby products for nearly 5 years now.
If you want to find more Infant Car Seat Reviews, come visit his latest reviews on Baby Trend Car Seats Review.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Is there a rating for the safety of a car seat?
I just bought a convertible car seat for my 1 year old. His father and grandmother are afriad that it’s going to “break in half” if we get into a wreck. They said there is some kind of rating system for the safety of all car seats. All I can find is convience ratings and a statement saying that all car seats are safe because they all have to pass the govornments tests. So am I missing something? If I am I will definetly check into it since this is my baby’s safety but I can’t find any safety ratings.
Also, if anyone actually has wrecked in one how did that go? It’s a Cosco Scenera 22197ANQ.
- ANSWER:
  Try this site…
  
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Ease-of-Use
QUESTION:
How to pick a car seat? Convertible or infant to start?
It seems a little silly to purchase two seats in just a few months, but I’m wondering if the infant ones are safer or something?
Also, where can you find the safety ratings for baby gear? I tried consumer reports and apparently you have to pay and subscribe. Surely you don’t have to pay to know the safety of the equipment you need to purchase!!!
Thanks girls, really appreciate any help here! I went looking yesterday and was so confused….
Geez Derek easily offended? I think it’s pretty obvious I wasn’t trying to upset anyone. You’re moodier than me and I’m pregnant, lol!!
- ANSWER:
  The only time an infant bucket seat is safer than a convertible is if baby is on the smaller side (>5 to around 7lbs) Otherwise all seats have to pass the same tests for rear facing, then a different test for forward facing with convertible seats.
QUESTION:
Forward Facing Car Seat?
We have a little girl that out grew her car seat. She is 9 months and 20 pounds. We found a car seat that has superb safety ratings but it is a forward facing seat. We have heard that infants should be facing the rear until 12 months old. Is facing our baby forward going to put her into danger?? The car seat is for someone her weight……
- ANSWER:
  20 lbs AND 1 yr. is the MINIMUM requirement. If you got pulled over (in Illinois and Wisconsin for sure), not only would you be fined, but DCFS would be contacted and they’d come investigate you due to child endangerment. The best carseat you can get is the Britax Marathon or the Sunshine Kids Radian 80–both can be used rear facing until 35 lbs and forward facing to 65 for the Britax and 80 for the Sunshine Kids.
  
  Rear facing is ALWAYS safest. It’d be safest for adults, too, if it would work! Her neck is not strong enough to sustain her life in the event of a crash. Infant and even toddler necks are not fully developed and the space between vertebrae and the skull is quite large. If her neck snaps forward in a crash, it will separate and she will be internally decapitated. If she’s rear facing, the carseat will absorb the impact of the crash.
  
  Also, if you’re looking at an Evenflo, Graco, Cosco (or Eddie Bauer), or Safety 1st seat, know that these seats are safety tested at 25-30 mph. Britax and Sunshine Kids test their seats at a minimum of 50 mph. Also, when they safety test seats, they use them with the straps on correctly–Evenflo and Cosco seats’ straps twist really easily, which is a major safety hazard, yet it seems unavoidable. Graco and Safety 1st have chest clips that are really easy to unbuckle and they slide up and down the harness really easily, regardless of how tight the harness is on your child. So, just because it’s been given a good safety rating doesn’t mean it has been deemed safe by consumers–know HOW it got the rating–does it pass the minimums or does it exceed them?
QUESTION:
About how old is a 30 lb baby?
HI guys–

I ended up with two car seats as gifts– the same brand! ha. The thing is, they got GREAT safety ratings and its defintely the brand I want. The thing is, only one of our 2 cars are currently “baby safe”– I drive a Ford Ranger and even though you can turn the airbag off, I dont think I’ll be putting baby in my truck at all.

We’ll be buying a second baby-safe car in mid or late summer. Baby is due this month, so she’ll already be 4+ months old then. The seat is rated for up to 30 lbs.

Should we keep both and plan to use the second one in 4 months or should I return it and get a larger seat when we get the second car? I dont know how hold a 30lb kid is…..
- ANSWER:
  Mty daughter is 2 and weighs 32 pounds, check to see if the car seat has a height requirement as well, some do. You can buy car seats that go from 22 pounds up to 80 pounds, so it is a front facing seat until the child is 40 pounds and then turns into a booster until they are 80 pounds. I’d return the seat and look for one like that.
QUESTION:
Looking for Best Car Seat Travel System that meets my needs?
Hello all! I’m looking for a travel system with the following (I’m hoping it exists!!):

1.) Excellent safety ratings of course
2.) Car seat that adjusts as the baby gets older (up to 40-60 lbs. maybe)
3.) Removable car seat with stroller
4.) Stroller that can also be used without car seat
5.) Ease of use would also be great.

Everything I’m finding so far has most of these options, but not all. Does this exist? Thanks so much!!! Willing to spend up to 0 but open to all options.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Best Mommie Vehicle?
I am 15 weeks pregnant and soon my husband and I will need to purchase a new (or used) vehicle. I am interested in one that will last us through the baby stage (car seat facing backwards) and into toddler stage (forward facing car seat).

we prefer a car or small SUV/Van/Wagon that has excellent safety ratings, an easily accessible back seat (for putting babies in and out), affordable, and ALSO gets great gas mileage (a lot to ask!) The problem with our car now is a rear facing baby seat would require the front seats to be pushed all the way up!

I assume by posting this question in the toddler stage of pregnancy, moms and dads will have some good suggestions of what works and doesn’t work for them. SO, if you have a particular car that you like (or hate), please tell me about it. I am very interested in ease of use and gas mileage.

Thanks for all your help
- ANSWER:
  I drive a 2004 Passat sedan with automatic transmission that I paid k for (brand new). It gets about 25-32 mpg (city/hwy), depending on how I drive (I have a lead foot).
  
  LATCH installs in the backseat are very easy. There are only two sets of LATCH anchors – they’re outboard, and the inner anchors cannot be used to install a carseat with LATCH in the center position. All three seating positions have locking seatbelts, so you can put a seat in any of the three positions. All three seating positions have a top tether.
  
  I have installed the Britax Marathon rear-facing behind the driver seat with LATCH, forward-facing in both outboard positions with LATCH, and it is currently forward-facing in the center position with the seatbelt.
  
  I have installed the Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 forward-facing in the center position. The seat tilted to the side a little because there’s a little bump in the center of the rear seat, but it was in there tight. I had to remove the base on the 3-in-1. And, I could not get it installed as tightly as I would have liked, in either outboard position. Then again, this is not my favorite seat.
  
  I have installed the Evenflo Triumph forward-facing outboard with LATCH. I could not get it in as tightly as I would have liked it to be – my leather seats did not want to grip on to that flat base on the Triumph.
  
  I have installed the Sunshine Kids Radian forward-facing outboard with LATCH. This seat is in our other vehicle so I’ve not had a lot of experience with it in the center, or with the seatbelt.
  
  If you have more questions, check out www.car-seat.org. There are certified child passenger safety technicians on the forum who will be happy to help! hth!
QUESTION:
Britax Boulevard convertible car seat?
Does anyone currently own and use a Britax Boulevard convertible car seat? Are you happy with it? Were you able to find safety ratings for it? Consumer Reports doesn’t include it (not sure why). Is it easy to use? Have you used it on a flight? Is it easy to install? Have you used it in the rear-facing position and has your baby comfortable in it in that position? Is a toddler comfortable in it? My baby is almost 6 months old and quite a big baby and he needs to be out of his infant seat. He’s very uncomfortable in it. I’m debating between the Britax Roundabout, Britax Marathon, and Britax Boulevard. Thanks
- ANSWER:
  Britax Roundabout (*est. 0)
  Best convertible car seat.
  While it may seem like an expensive purchase at first glance, the Roundabout is the least expensive Britax car seat. In crash tests and car seat reviews, the Roundabout has proven itself one of the safest car seats on the market, and parents say it is easy to install and to use. The Roundabout can be used in the rear-facing position for babies up to 33 pounds, making it a solid choice for kids who may outgrow other rear-facing seats before they’re one year old. In the front-facing position, the Roundabout is rated for kids up to 40 pounds. This car seat is smaller and less bulky than the Britax Boulevard, but the Boulevard can be used for kids up to 65 pounds, so you’d be able to use it longer.
  
  Britax Boulevard (*est. 0)
  Best luxury car seat.
  While 0 is a lot to spend on a car seat, the Boulevard has a bunch of extra features, such as added EPS foam to protect baby’s head in a side-impact crash. There’s a removable infant pillow so that babies fit more securely in the seat. A belly pad and padded harness also add comfort. Car-seat reviews say the Britax Boulevard is larger and bulkier than many car seats, but unlike other convertible car seats, the Boulevard is rated for kids up to 65 pounds (most seats only accommodate kids up to 40 pounds), so this seat can be used much longer. Though expensive, the Britax Boulevard has almost every feature a parent could want, along with Britax’s excellent record for safety.
  
  Evenflo Triumph 5 (*est. 0)
  Best value.
  This seat doesn’t get the overwhelming praise of Britax car seats in reviews, and experts say it’s not quite as easy to use, but the Evenflo Triumph 5 rates just as well for safety, has plenty of plush padding, and costs a lot less. Car-seat eviews say the front-positioned harness adjustments makes them difficult to access in the rear-facing position, and the tether may only be used forward-facing, unlike the Roundabout and Boulevard car seats. With fewer frills than the Roundabout, the Evenflo is a more economical, yet just as safe choice. It is rated for infants from 5 to 30 pounds while rear-facing, and up to 40 pounds in the front-facing position.
  
  Graco ComfortSport (*est. )
  Basic convertible car seat.
  Car-seat reviews say the ComfortSport is a safe, affordable seat with few frills. The Graco car seat isn’t as comfortable as the Britax car seats, but reviews say it’s a good choice for a second car. This seat doesn’t recline at all, so many parents say it’s not as comfortable for infants. There are several versions of the ComfortSport. Pricier versions have more head padding and removable cup holders, which parents seem to like.
  
  —
  Full review below
  
  The best car-seat review can be found in Consumer Reports, which conducts in-house crash testing, conducting similar tests to those performed by the federal government. The book Baby Bargains also offers a wealth of information on baby gear. While editors don’t conduct crash testing, they examine every other aspect of the car seats, and also compare their own reviews to that of Consumer Reports, explaining any discrepancies between the two. The Baby Bargains Web site contains updates to the information provided in the book.
  
  The third and final site that is top-marked in our review section is the official site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which offers a comprehensive ease-of-use rating system. This system assigns each seat a grade of “A,” “B” or “C” to a variety of aspects regarding the car-seat, including ease of installation and the complexity of the instructions. While this is helpful, it’s not nearly as comprehensive as the car-seat reviews found in Consumer Reports and Baby Bargains.
  
  Convertible seats serve a few purposes. First, they are an alternative for those that do not wish to buy three car seats, since they can generally hold an infant from birth until the child has reached 40 pounds (or as high as 65 pounds for some convertible car seats). Most experts say that a child should be in a dedicated infant car seat for the first year due to the recline of the seat and the fact that most infant seats can be taken out of the car without waking the baby, causing less stress for new parents.
  
  The second and generally intended purpose of convertible car seats is to hold children who are too large for an infant car seat, yet still under a year and need to be rear-facing in the car. Convertible car seats can face the rear until the child is of the right height and weight, at which time they can be switched around (or converted) to face the front. It is estimated by experts that most children will require a convertible car seat at some point.
  
  Britax, a company that has been marketing car seats for the US market for ten years, sweeps reviewers’ picks for the best convertible car seats, even though they are more expensive — sometimes by twice as much — as other convertible car seats. Parents an
QUESTION:
Do you like this car seat? Or do you think that . . .?
the bar at the end would be a hassle (it is attatched to the base, so when I remove the car seat it won’t be there)?

Do you think it looks comfy enough for the baby?

Is it boyish enough (considering there are turquoise lines in it)?
It has great safety ratings along with the snugride, but I have yet to see a fabric I like with the graco snugride…also, this will hold a baby up to 30″ unlike the snugride which only holds up to 28″ What are your thoughts?

http://www.babycarseats.com/Britax-E9L80L4-BRX1057.html
- ANSWER:
  I like it and it looks very safe and comfortable. I wish I would have seen it for my baby! I think it looks very boyish. You can hang toys from the little bar when your baby gets old enough to lean up a little. Looks like a great, safe choice for your little one. Good Luck

Child Safety Stair Gates

Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 1:59 pm

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Sleep Walking in Children -simple Steps to Keep Your Child Out of Harm!

Author: Neelima Reddy

Sleep walking is also known as noctambulism or somnambulism. This problem is mostly seen in children who are aged between 4 to 8 years. Mostly this problem of sleep walking appears to run in families. There are lots of chances to obtain this problem for your child if anyone of your family members has this problem.

The factors which cause the problem of sleep walking in children are:

a¢ Fatigue or lack of sleep

a¢ Due to fever or some other illness

a¢ It can also be caused with the usage of certain medications which are not suitable for your child.

a¢ Stress or some psychological problems

a¢ Facing problems in getting uninterrupted or good sleep

a¢ some Emotional problems can also lead to this problem

Sleep walking is not so serious and there is nothing to worry a lot regarding this. Most of the sleep walkers don’t perform this more often. Yeah! Sometimes this can cause some hazardous problems when the child doesn’t realize what he/she is doing such as walking through the opening windows and down stairs.

Sleep walking in not a sign which indicates that the child is physically or emotionally wrong. The child will not cause any type of emotional harm if he/she has this problem. Most of the sleep walkers will go back to their bed on their own. They don’t even remember what happened in the last night.

The most common symptoms which can be observed in the children who have the problem of sleep walking are:

a¢ Opening eyes (half open in some cases) during sleep

a¢ They will have blank look on their face

a¢ They appear awake or sit up during their sleep

a¢ They try to perform some detailed activity when they are in sleep

a¢ Disoriented, confused upon awakening

a¢ Talking among themselves in their sleep

a¢ They will be clumsy, dazed and feel hard to wakeup.

Some other conditions which accompany this problem are:

a¢ Obtaining brief pauses while breathing in their sleep

a¢ Enuresis (it is also known as bed wetting)

a¢ Night terrors

a¢ By sitting up in their bed they will perform some repeated motions like fussing their pajamas or rubbing eyes.

Follow these simple steps to keep your child out of harm:

a¢ Remove breakable or sharp things which are present around the bed of your child.

a¢ Don’t let them to sleep in the bunk beds because there is a chance to fall from that bed when they awake in their sleep.

a¢ In order to prevent stumble remove all the obstacles which are present in your child’s room or in your house

a¢ Install the safety gates near the stair cases and/or outside of your child’s room

a¢ Lock the doors and windows throughout your home

a¢ Don’t scare your child but awakening him/her suddenly in their sleepwalk

a¢ Make your child to feel more relax when they are ready to sleep by playing some relaxation or soft music tapes Visit Sleep Disorders Blog

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/sleep-articles/sleep-walking-in-children-simple-steps-to-keep-your-child-out-of-harm-357602.html

About the Author

Neelima Reddy, author of this article writes for SleepDisordersGuide.com. Sleep Disorders Guide blog helps you learn everything you need to know about sleep disorders. Know more about various treatment methods for these sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia, etc. Visit: http://www.sleepdisordersguide.com/blog/

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
What age is acceptable to remove child safety gates on stairs?
My daughter is 3 years old and stays with her grandparents one night a month. They have a very tall staircase that has wood, no carpeting, and her room is upstairs, while they sleep downstairs. My mother thinks our daughter is old enough to not use the gate at the top of the stairs any longer, but my husband and I are concerned that she’s still a little wobbly (especially after just having woken up) and there is a danger there. I’ve looked online for any info but would like some feedback from others who might have a similar situation. The thought of her falling scares me to death. How do you know when a child is old enough not to need safety gates?
- ANSWER:
  When she can go up and down the stairs consistently by herself without falling, she’s old enough to not use the gates. My niece is 3 and every time my sister thinks she no longer needs the gates, she ends up falling down the stairs.
QUESTION:
I need to find a stair gate that is 34″ tall. Can’t afford to have one made Help!?
I finally convinced my husband to replace the iron stair railing with wood. We found a carpenter and bought a standard child stair safety gate that he was to install when the railing was done. Upon completion he informed me that the gate is too short, we need a 34″ tall gate. I can’t find one anywhere. I’m 8 mths pregnant with my 3rd child, I have a 3 and1 yr old, this is something I don’t want to deal with. Anyone knows where I can get one?
- ANSWER:
  I’m not really sure why you need a 34″ tall gate, but why don’t you try the pet store, they sell doggy gates and they look just like baby gates. Or why don’t you install the gate a few inches off the ground so it is higher?
  Is this about how it will be attached to the stairs? because I have an all oak staircase which I refuse to drill into, so instead I attached an extra piece of wood to the stairs using large heavy duty zip ties and then drilled the hardware into to that, which will be removed when gate is no longer needed.
QUESTION:
child safety gates in old house – 1860 – with dog leg stairs.How to attach? best to buy?
- ANSWER:
  Buy new ones! Safety standards have changed since 1860 !!!
QUESTION:
Child safety gate that would fit between two railings at the top of my stairs?
I’m looking for a child safety gate that would fit between railings on either side? The ones that I found currently fit between two walls for support. What can I do?
- ANSWER:
  OSB and 2’4′s … make your own
QUESTION:
Installing a gate for child safety at the top of the stairs is easy and no problem. What is available mid way
My worry is when the child falls from the top stair with stairs being so high with today’s 10 foot ceilings on the first floor. What can I do to help catch them in case of a fall to prevent injury or other.
- ANSWER:
  baby gates are not very safe to place at the top of the stairs however if you place one in front of there bedroom and one at the stairs it will slow her down babys can climb over the gates my 16 month old did and surprised me place one at the bottom of the stairs and just keep and real close watch on baby
QUESTION:
What can I do? My 5 year old has learned to open the child safety gates?
I have a 5 year old and a 22 month old…both girls…I have gates at the top and bottom of the stairs to stop the toddler from wandering and maybe falling downstairs at night (she sleeps in a toddler bed) This morning woke up and it was oddly quiet…that was because the 5 year old had woken up and quietly gone into the toddlers room…they had then sneaked downstairs together as the 5 year old has suddenly learned to open he very stiff safety gate! They had gotten themselves a tin of biscuits and sat down to watch tv! I reckon they had been there an hour or more before I woke up….my 5 year old used to be too nervous to do anything like this…but now her sister is bigger she seems to have gotten braver!

There was a terrible mess….and I am worried now…I sleep very heavily and I think it must have been about 5 AM that they got up….we usually get up at 6.30 am….I could set an alarm clock I suppose…but that would mean me rising before 5 am!

What do other Mothers do about early rising sneaky kids?
- ANSWER:
  Hiya Daisy, as you know my two are a similar age to yours (although E turned 6 last week)
  
  I have actually given up on baby gates. E just climbed over them and when he was a year old A started to climb over them too. (email me, I’ll send you a video clip!)
  
  Initially, I switched the gate from the top of the stairs to the bedroom door (as if he did fall he wouldn’t tumble right the way down the stairs) and now I’ve removed them altogether. There really was no point.
  
  As you don’t have the climbing issue I suggest you set down ground rules for your older girl. If she gets up early she must either stay and play in her room or if she goes downstairs, do so alone, close the gate behind her and NO biscuits.
  
  Obviously when the younger child is a bit bigger and you are confident she is fine with stairs they can both go down together – you may even get a decent lie-in if they are entertaining each other
QUESTION:
Safety Gates for children on indoor stairs in the house are recommended untill what age?
- ANSWER:
  My son is 2 in April and we are still using the baby gates.
QUESTION:
Can the same stair gate be used as a safety device for either children or pets?
I am currently researching stair gates for both myself and a friend– one of us needs a gate for pets and the other for children… wondering if the same type is safe for either use.
- ANSWER:
  Yes they can be used for both pets and childen.

Baby Car Seat Safety Rating

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 at 7:36 pm

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Should You Let Your Baby Snooze In Their Car Seat?

Author: Kerri Bullock

Car seats for your children usually provide the correct level of comfort whilst also supporting your childs head and neck. Your baby can be comfortable in their baby car seat even when lifting them out of the vehicle. If the seat has a carry handle then you can very easily carry them around supermarkets, to and from the house etc without needing to lift them out of the baby seat and waking them. Most car seats are very simple to fit back into your car, so it is not much of a hassle to remove the seat with your baby in it from the car. After fitting the seat or fitting your child into the travel seat, check the seat over to make sure it is fitted securely. We recommend that you do this check before every journey.

Even though those seats are comfortable enough for your baby, you should avoid having them in there for prolonged periods of time. Take regular breaks when on long journeys so you can stretch your legs and have a break from driving, your baby will also get the opportunity to come out of their seat for a short while.

Some people tend to leave baby in the car seat when they are not in the car. Some parents leave them in their baby travel seat in the house for hours on end each day. Very premature babies could suffer breathing difficulties if they are left laying in this position for too long. Babies that have gastric reflux could possibly be sick laying in this position. We advise that you don’t keep your baby laying in their car seat or buggy for long periods even if your baby is perfectly healthy.

Instead of using a babys seat for your baby to lay in, use a cot or a pram if they are accessible. Overall a baby can stay in a child car seat for up to a few hours a time. It is advised that you do not keep them sitting in their car seat for much longer than this. If they need to be in their car seat for longer then ensure you give them frequent breaks from the seat. As we previously mentioned, you could put them in a pram or a cot when they need a nap.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/should-you-let-your-baby-snooze-in-their-car-seat-1079907.html

About the Author

Kerri Bullock is a business partner of the online store – BabyOnTheGo.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Is there a rating for the safety of a car seat?
I just bought a convertible car seat for my 1 year old. His father and grandmother are afriad that it’s going to “break in half” if we get into a wreck. They said there is some kind of rating system for the safety of all car seats. All I can find is convience ratings and a statement saying that all car seats are safe because they all have to pass the govornments tests. So am I missing something? If I am I will definetly check into it since this is my baby’s safety but I can’t find any safety ratings.
Also, if anyone actually has wrecked in one how did that go? It’s a Cosco Scenera 22197ANQ.
- ANSWER:
  Try this site…
  
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Ease-of-Use
QUESTION:
Does the kiddy infinity pro car seat make baby hot?
We’ve been looking at buying s Kiddy Infinity Pro car seat which is a seat without a 5 point harness but with a bumper. It’s rated very highly for safety but I’m concerned the bumper will make my daughter too hot in warm weather. Does anyone have one, how has it been during the recent hot weather? Thanks!
PS, Briana, I added this question to mums net as well…
- ANSWER:
  Most people that have this think it works great and they love it! It can make baby hot in warm weather, but if you dress accordingly, and put on the air conditioner it should be fine (thats what most people do)
QUESTION:
I have the Baby Trend Flex-Loc car seat… now what about infant head support?
So I bought this seat for my baby (not yet born) because it rated the best in the Consumer Reports tests (which was retracted, I know, but only because the side-impact test was accidentally done at the equivalent of 70mph, rather than 35… the results aren’t invalid, though). I have the seat now and it looks great. I love the triangular handle and safety is absolutely first.

Here’s the thing, though: It doesn’t come with infant head support or a “boot” (those things for warmth that slide over the bottom of the seat after the baby’s buckled in). I know you can buy them and add them, but I also know that adding anything can compromise the safety of the seat, especially if it’s between the back of the seat and the baby, or the baby and the straps.

So if I want to add infant head support and warmth, what can I use? Regular “bundle me” type boot things are known not to be safe because they’re padded and go under the baby, and usual infant head supports go behind the baby too. Thanks!
I wanted to add…
The reason it’s unsafe to use anything that goes behind the baby is because if it’s *at all* fluffy or thick, it could compress in a car accident and create too much slack in the belts holding the baby in, which can let the baby fly out of the seat. So they say any blankets should be tucked on the sides (but never under) the baby, and infant head rests that aren’t sold with the seat and have parts that go behind the baby aren’t acceptable. That’s the point of the question… how can I have an infant car seat that doesn’t come with infant head support when the safety experts say it’s not safe to add any products that provide that support? Thanks much!
- ANSWER:
  You can put a rolled up receiving blanket along side (but not under) your baby’s head to offer some support. Installing the seat at the proper angle (should be 45* for a newborn in a rear facing infant seat) and straps tight should keep baby’s head back and airways open.
  
  There are infant seat covers that you can use to cover the seat – but unless you are having a baby very soon, and in cold winter weather, you may not need more than a few warm blankets over the top of the seat.
QUESTION:
What Are The Top Few Brands of Baby Car Seats?
right now I am debating between: Orbit, Peg-Perego and Britax. Would like something that is sleek- small car base, etc. but still rated high in safety. Any thoughts? or what did You use?
Thanks in advance- 10 points
- ANSWER:
  I have Graco and Evenflo car seats for my girls and love them. They both great brands and I love the Evenflo ones because the straps are so easy to adjust and they both go rear facing to 35lbs.
QUESTION:
Need help car seat shopping?
DH & I are expecting and looking into car seats. Of course we want one with a high safety rating. We would love one that you can buy additional bases for, but that the baby won’t grow out of right way. Any suggestions???
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Better baby gear brands?
I am looking for baby gear (stroller or travel system, car seat, playyard, bouncer, highchair, etc….). Is there a brand that anyone would recommend or any brand to steer clear of? Is there a web site I can access to find out the safety rating on any of these items?
Thanks in advance,
Jennifer
- ANSWER:
  The suggestion of going to Babies R Us and playing with things is a good idea.
  Infant seats are just as safe as convertible seats, when used correctly. Also, most average size newborns will not fit correctly in a convertible seat. When looking for an infant car seat, make sure to get one with a front harness adjustor. You should adjust the straps each and every time and if the straps adjust in the back, this is hard to do. Graco infant seats are excellent choices. They have the Safeseat 1, which goes to 30lbs. Most kids will make it beyond one year in this seat. It is large, though. Evenflo infant seats(Embrace, Discovery) are hard to use correctly. The handle MUST be down in the car and it must have 1.5″ of clearance in front of it. This is almost impossible in most cars. Most Evenflos adjust from the back, but there are a few out there that have the front adjust. Cosco/Eddie Bauer are ok. They also have a front adjust now. The Combi’s are nice and light. The Chicco Keyfit is wonderful. It has a super nice infant insert. Peg Perego’s are safe, but way overpriced. 0 for an infant seat???
  As for strollers, Chiccos are good and so are Gracos. You do not have to get an all in one travel system. Most of the strollers are huge. The Chicco systems, however, are light and easy to use. The Peg Perego’s are pricey, but they take any seat. Evenflos are not very sturdy. The wheels get bent easily and they fold onto the ground. Cosco/Eddie Bauer strollers are ok, just huge and bulky.
  For pack and plays, any brand is safe. Gracos are super easy to set up. Baby Trends take forever to set up. Evenflos are alright. Chicco has some out now that are also nice.
  For highchairs, anything but Evenflo. They are hard to assemble and fall apart.
  For convertible car seats, Britax is awesome. The Fisher Price Safe Voyage Deluxe is made by Britax and is great. Graco and Evenflos are overpriced and do not last as long. Cosco makes two seats that are great, the Uptown and Scenera. The Alpha Omegas and 3 n 1′s are overpriced and will not be the last seat you need. Total marketing scam.
  For cribs, Babi Italia, Delta and Jardine are good brands.
QUESTION:
About how old is a 30 lb baby?
HI guys–

I ended up with two car seats as gifts– the same brand! ha. The thing is, they got GREAT safety ratings and its defintely the brand I want. The thing is, only one of our 2 cars are currently “baby safe”– I drive a Ford Ranger and even though you can turn the airbag off, I dont think I’ll be putting baby in my truck at all.

We’ll be buying a second baby-safe car in mid or late summer. Baby is due this month, so she’ll already be 4+ months old then. The seat is rated for up to 30 lbs.

Should we keep both and plan to use the second one in 4 months or should I return it and get a larger seat when we get the second car? I dont know how hold a 30lb kid is…..
- ANSWER:
  Mty daughter is 2 and weighs 32 pounds, check to see if the car seat has a height requirement as well, some do. You can buy car seats that go from 22 pounds up to 80 pounds, so it is a front facing seat until the child is 40 pounds and then turns into a booster until they are 80 pounds. I’d return the seat and look for one like that.
QUESTION:
Which convertible car seat should I buy for my child?
I recently realized my 7 month old is about 2 pounds away from growing out of her infant car seat and need to get a convertible one fast. But I don’t know what to buy, I’ve asked for recommendations from friends but all my answers have been different, they all have different kinds Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, Evenflo, Graco and Britax. So I looked online at review sites and found that pretty much every Britax one is rated outstanding and they all have some sort of side impact protection. The cost is not a matter, I want my baby to be safe. But then I have been told that having cup holders is really important and that the new Graco myride 65 is as great as the Britax Marathon. They both go up to 65 pounds forward facing, but the Graco model has cup holders. What should I do, I would be so devastated if we get in an accident and my child gets hurt because I picked the wrong one. Any suggestions on which one?? Or is there another one that might be better? Can I just buy separate cup holders for the Britax models? Please help!
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Safety For Infants

Saturday, February 26th, 2011 at 3:06 pm

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Electric Blanket Safety

Author: Jamie Simpson

Over the years, electric blankets have become a lot safer, but there are a few safety tips to practise regarding electric blanket safety.

It’s advised that young children or infants should not use one. Pregnant women and diabetic patients should ask their doctors first before doing so. Patients with pacemakers should also talk to their physician.

When you buy a blanket, make sure you read all directions for the use and cleaning of it. Read the manufacturers label and instructional booklet. Be aware that some warming blankets should not be washed with water.

When you are not using your bedding, turn it off. Make sure that it is always kept flat when on as allowing it to “ball up” could present a fire hazard if the heat is concentrated in one area of the bed.

These heating products shouldn’t be used on a waterbed and do not allow your pets near them in case they damage themselves or the blanket by chewing the wires.

Keep alert for signs of wear and tear on your blanket and do not use it if you see any problems. Replace them every ten years and make sure any new ones you obtain are tested by agencies like Underwriters Laboratories. If you are using a second hand blanket you should take extra care in checking it over, although it is recommended that you invest in new ones that come with directions and warranties.

Turn off the blanket before you go to sleep unless it is made to be left on all night, some are. Store the blanket flat if possible or roll it up; try to avoid folding. Check before you dry clean your blanket as it could damage the heater wire insulation. Never used pins near it or sit on top of it either as the insulation can be punctured by a broken wire and cause hazards.

If you feel it’s necessary, have your blanket tested every so often; you can always check with the store where you bought it to find out about testing or servicing if you are having a problem.

It’s recommended that you don’t use a blanket that is more than ten years old. Look for an old BEAB safety mark, which is a round symbol.

Be diligent and use common sense and your blanket will work well and give you enjoyment for a long time. Check it frequently for fraying fabric, scorch marks, broken wires, and loose connections.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/home-and-family-articles/electric-blanket-safety-1529930.html

About the Author

Electric blankets are made to a high standard, but it’s recommended that you check them to make sure they are in healthy working order, especially if they are old. Visit HSD to view a great selection of single electric blankets

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Homemade toys for infants safety wise?
Learning toys made from felt materials
such as how to tie a shoe,zip,button,snap,hook ect.
- ANSWER:
  There’s no reason that homemade toys to teach these basic “dressing up” skills couldn’t be constructed safely.
  
  Just make sure that small parts (such as buttons) cannot be detached from the toys; or use harmless analogues (felt buttons) or non-hazardous alternatives (e.g. big, unbreakable buttons).
QUESTION:
Can you cut your cats nails with infant safety scissors?
I have an unopened package of infant safety scissors (that I do not intend on using for both baby and cats). They need their nails trimmed, and I cant afford to go buy ones specialized for animals right now. Will these work for them in a safe, comfortable way? I hope this doesn’t sound ridiculous! Thanks.
- ANSWER:
  I have always used nail clippers. They are cheap and when they dull I get another pair. I have never ever used animal clippers or scissors. I don’t like the way they do the job and how they handle.
  
  R P CAT
QUESTION:
What sort of safety seats for infants do they use in China?Were traveling with a 1yo.Will an aussie seat be ok
The aussie seats are teathered to an anchor point in the vehicle.
- ANSWER:
  There are no rules or regulations for infants traveling in China,however for safety measures do adopt the Australian standards of road travel safety.
QUESTION:
How do you adjust a base on an infant safety 1st car seat?
On the base that goes with my daughters car seat there is a handle that says pull to adjust base. I pulled it but it just went back in. Do I need to have the car seat in the base for it to work or what do I do? I’m not sure where the owners manual is.
I dont want to use it with out the base it works just fine with the base. But there is a handle on the base that says pull to adjust and I was wanting to know how it adjusted it.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Which Double strollers fit Safety 1st infant seats?
I am looking for a good double stroller in which I can fit in my already purchased (from previous child) infant seat. The infant seat that I have currently is a safety 1st and I would like to know which brands of double strollers can I use this seat on, other then the obvious safety 1st.
- ANSWER:
  Well i dont know if this will help but we have one graco car seat and one safety first car seat. They both fit on an eddie bauer, safety first, graco, evenflo….Well any stroller ive tried them on. We now have an evenflo double stroller and both car seats fit on them. To be honest i think it would fit on just about any stroller…And you can always bring it along and try it out on the stroller before you buy it as well.
  Good Luck.
QUESTION:
Name at least three safety rules for infants.?
- ANSWER:
  Do not let them sleep on their stomach.
  Do not shake them.
  Do not keep pillows or stuff animals in their cribs.
  They should face backwards when riding in a car.
QUESTION:
Does anyone know a good website to find out the safety ratings for infant car seats?
I am looking into the Combi Zeus Convertible Car Seat but also want info on other infant seats. I have read recalls where some detached from the base during accidents.
- ANSWER:
  There isn’t one – they do not release, or even give, safety ‘ratings’. In the US, car seats only get a pass/fail grade on tests. If its for sale – it passed. The only ratings you can possibly see are ease of use ratings, and they’re frequently not accurrate, b/c their biggest concern is often cost, regardless of how the seat works.
  
  Consumer Reports is not something you want to listen to for car seat advice. For one, they refuse to release how they do their tests, which as any scientist will say, makes their tests worthless b/c they can’t be repeated. And they frequently recommend seats that car seat techs say not to get. They don’t get the advice of any safety experts, nor do they have CPSTs (child passenger safety technicians) present during the tests.
  NHTSA EASE OF USE RATINGS:
  
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_ws_MX&javax.portlet.prp_4427b997caacf504a8bdba101891ef9a_viewID=detail_view&itemID=c57b24b3b0d55110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD&viewType=standard&detailViewURL=/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/?javax.portlet.tpst=4427b997caacf504a8
  
  THE EXPERTS OPINION ON CONSUMER REPORTS:
  
  http://www.car-safety.org/faq.html#Q30
  
  http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=28181&postcount=7
  
  http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=28209&postcount=10
  
  http://www.car-safety.org/guide.html#cr
  
  http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=73943&postcount=17
  
  Is is pretty much universally agreed upon the Britax makes great seats – but they are not the only great ones out there. When figuring which seat to buy, don’t just look at what it costs, you have to figure in how long you’ll actually get to use it in the cost. Most 40lbs seats will be outgrown before the child hits 3 years old, so 3 years of use for 0 is not a great deal. Whereas the Marathon gets 5-6 years of use for 9 or less, much better deal along with being easier to use.
  
  The Combi Zeus is not a highly recommended seat, it is too small to last kids very long, with a very low rear facing weight limit. It will be coming out with a higher weight limit in early ’09. Currently, it only rear faces to a way too low 22lbs, compared to ALL other convertible car seats being 30-35lbs. And the top slots are only 13″ high, compared to the top slots of other seats, that’s paltry, and most kids would outgrow it rear facing at 4-5 months, and outgrow it forward facing by 1-2 years. overall, a sucky seat. If you want the turn feature and have the $$, look up the Orbit. Here’s what techs say about the Zeus: http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=49799&highlight=combi+zeus
  
  When shopping Remember these rules:
  1)the BEST seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car, and will be used correctly 100% of the time. (This is why convenience features DO make a difference and ARE worth the money!
  2)children need to stay rear facing as long as possible.
  Turning kids forward at 20lbs/1year is an outdated practice that could cost you your child’s life!
  A)A forward-facing child under 2 years old is 5 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a crash than a rear-facing child of the same age.
  B)A child’s vertabrae do not fully fuse until 3-6 years old, before then, she is at great risk for internal decapitation. The spinal column can stretch up to 2 inches in a crash BUT the spinal cord can only stretch up to 1/4 inch before it snaps and baby is gone.
  C)Current research suggests that children under the age of two years are 75 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured when they are riding rear facing.
  D)In a recent article from Injury Prevention, it was found that the odds of severe injury to forward facing children age 12-23 months old was 5.32 times higher than a rear facing child. (Car Safety Seats For Children: Rear Facing For Best Protection; Injury Prevention 2007; 13:398-402.)
  3)Once you do turn them forward facing, they need to stay in a 5 point harness as long as possible. 4 years/40lbs is the minimum for riding in a booster, and most 4 year olds have no business using one yet. If they can’t sit upright for an entire trip, they need the harness of a car seat still. And, even if they do sit properly, a 5 point harness is safer, so you want to keep them in one as long as possible. This is important to consider b/c most car seats only forward face to 40lbs.
  
  So…knowing all that, here’s some about specific seats. Don’t get a Graco Comfort Sport. Car seat techs call it the ‘crappysport’. LOL Its a crappy seat that won’t last your child very long b/c it has a really short shell. The straps twist all the time, and if they’re twisted they won’t support your child in a wreck properly. They’re hard to install. There’s nothing good about these seats except perhaps they’re cheap sometimes. Ditto the Safety1st 3-in-1/Cosco Alpha Omega/Eddie Bauer 3-in1 seats. These are all the same company – same seat, just different covers. They stink. Hard to install, b/c of narrow belt paths. Ever tried to wash a skinny cup by hand? Now imagine that skinny cup with pointy edges. That’s what putting your hand through these to install them is like. AND they have too short a shell to really go to 40lbs. And that’s another misleading thing the box says – 5-100lbs. What the box fails to mention (you don’t find out until reading the manual!) is that the harness only goes to 40lbs, NOT 100lbs! After 40lbs it must be used as a booster.And they do not make good boosters. Also, most kids have to use boosters until they’re at least 8 years old. Car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture, so no matter what they say it is NOT the last seat you’ll ever need to buy…Had to edit this part now, b/c Dorel has revamped the 3-in-1s, and if make sure you get an ALpha Omega Elite or 3-in-1 that specifically says up to 50lbs, its not a bad seat. The Triumph Advance and Britax Marathon install a heck of a lot easier, but the AOE is an ok option as long as its the new one.
  
  The Britax Marathon/Boulevard/Decathalon (These 3 are the same seat, just different features. The Marathon a wide open easy to route belt path, which makes using it correctly a lot easier, as do the built in lockoffs, which mean you never again have to use a locking clip. Because of the way the base is made, it fits in most cars. And, it is worth the money, b/c it lasts usually twice as long as most other car seats lasting a baby till they are 5-6 years old, where most at Walmart will only last till 2-4 years old. Rear faces to 33lbs, then forward to 65lbs. and top slots 17inches tall, lasts most kids to ages 5-6 years old.
  
  The Evenflo Triumph Advance (not the original Triumph, make sure it says Advance) is a great seat. Top slots 17″, harnesses to 35lbs rear facing, and 50lbs forward facing. Wide open belt path, easy to install. The harness adjusts at the front of the car seat, you don’t have to take the car seat out of the car just to raise/lower the straps. It has infinite harness adjustment so the harness always fits perfectly until its outgrown. You tighten and loosen the harness using knobs on the side of the seat. It can be used in a recline position even in forward facing mode.
  
  The Compass True Fit, same as First Years True Fit, is great too. 16.5 inch top harness slots, half inch shorter than the Britax Marathon and Evenflo Triumph Advance. Rear faces to 35lbs, forward faces to 65lbs, has built-in lockoffs, and you never have to rethread the harness to change harness height. The headrest is removable to fit better in smaller cars.
  
  WHY REAR FACING:
  
  http://www.carseat.org/Resources/633.pdf
  
  In the foreground is a forward facing seat, in the background a rear facing seat. You can see how much trauma the forward facing dummy has to endure. The rear facing child simply rides it out.
  
  http://www.oeamtc.at/netautor/html_seiten/kisitest_2002/videos/test2002/frontcrash/maxicosipriori.mpg
  
  Here’s another video. You can see how there is NO trauma to the baby, it simply sits there waiting for it to end.
  
  http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v163/jen_nah/carseats/?action=view&current=video06A_MGA_213_RearFace-Convertib.flv
  
  The story of a child who suffered severe injuries from being forward facing when he could’ve been rear facing:
  
  http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=59783
QUESTION:
Protocol/safety for infant on a long bus trip?
I have a six month old infant and I need to go to Dallas to pick up my car. The best way to do this would be to take the bus to Dallas (4 hours 15 minutes according to Greyhound.com) and then drive my car back. I have no idea what the protocol for taking a young infant on a public bus is, especially for a long trip, and whether or not it is safe. Do I take her carseat? Do I hold her? How safe is it? Etc…Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  If you want to take her car seat you will need to pay for two tickets. Greyhound may have discounted prices for infants and children, so check into that. It is safest, of course, to take her car seat, and probably more convenient if it’s going to be a long trip. It will give her a place to sleep and make it so you don’t have to hold her the entire time.
  
  I know airlines allow lap riders, so I imagine that Greyhound does as well, but they might not. Check with them and see. It would be horrible to get there thinking that she can sit with you and then find out that she can’t. Typically taxis and buses don’t require infant restraints because they are hired transport, which means that you should be able to have her ride in your lap if you want to do that, but check to be sure anyhow.

Baby Sleep Positioner Safety

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 11:39 am

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Six Baby Sleep Positioner Guidelines For Moms

Author: Manuel Ficko

Little infants sleep many times a day unlike adults. Therefore, if mom and dad are traveling, they have to plan how to put a baby to sleep. A baby sleep positioner actually solves many of these challenges. Although there are negative claims about it, the product has helped many parents. This explains the reasons why you can find countless comments; articles and reviews supporting its use.

A detail that every mom should know is that a child has to be safe when sleeping. This device cannot provide this safety entirely. Mom, dad or nanny’s presence is still very necessary. Do you know why? One has to use this item properly from the point of putting an infant to sleep and checking on it. The following are good guidelines to help you when choosing a product.

Adequate support – Any good positioner should offer enough support. As a result, it has to feature good construction. Make sure it is made of soft materials that are also firm to avoid risks of suffocation.

Sling or wedge – Usually, wedge is the commonest baby sleep positioner one can find today. It allows you to raise a baby’s upper body as you place him or her in a crib to sleep. His or her legs and butts rest comfortably on the crib’s mattress. With a sling positioner, you can easily help a child to sleep onto his or her side. If you want to find these products, try viewing images on the Internet.

Portability – A perfect sleep device must be lightweight and easy to carry. If you want to travel with a kid, this style would be great. You can easily place your little girl or boy to sleep on this device.

Your child’s health issues – Infants have many health issues when young that prevents them from sleeping properly. If there is a way to boost their sleeping patterns, then you must not hesitate to use it. A sleeping device has helped numerous parents deal with a baby’s acid reflux problem and risks of SIDS. A child who has breathing difficulties can relax peacefully on this angled bed. Many moms blessed to have twins or more babies benefits a lot from using this product too. They can manage to use one crib for both children and still put them to sleep separately.

Are there safety concerns? – Lately, there are negative critics surrounding use of sleeping positioners. It is hardly two months ago since articles appeared online warning about use of these sleep devices. If you want to find out more about the issue, try searching online. This information is available. After reading this, you will decide which product is safer for your child.

Where to find and how to choose – The best shopping place right now is the web because of wide product ranges and better price deals. Make sure to get enough recommendations online and offline. On certain websites such as Amazon, you can easily come across baby sleep positioner reviews. Your job is reading them properly so that you can discover pros and cons of various products. In addition, you can find out if a given product is fit for consumer use.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/babies-articles/six-baby-sleep-positioner-guidelines-for-moms-3610312.html

About the Author

Sleep is a natural requirement for all babies. To boost baby sleep, you should read extra reviews and tips about an Infant Sleep Positioner and cribs.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Are baby sleep positioners safe to use?
I am looking into purchasing a positioner for my new born baby, but have heard mixed reviews on it. Are they considered safe or not? I read in a consumers report book that they could close off an air passage and cause suffocation, but on the other hand they are saying that these have not been tested sufficiently to to show efficacy or safety. Looking for opinions from people who have used them.
- ANSWER:
  They haven’t been tested sufficiently, but they can be useful. It gives parents peace of mind to know baby’s not accidentally flipped onto the stomach. At the same time, if they’re not used correctly (arms out of them, and the positioner under the armpits) babies can suffocate in them. It’s also a horrible sleep habit to break–babies who are using them have a harder transition because they have to transition from them, as opposed to just learning how to flip back over. If you’re paranoid with SIDS, just get the baby monitor that goes under baby’s mattress and detects breathing.
QUESTION:
Is it ok for a baby to sleep on a soft surface?
My baby seems to be uncomfortable on the hard (recommended) mattress so i often place him on a pillow with a safety positioner on either side – does anyone else do this? I’m also concerned about his flat spot so the sfter surface seems to be good for this aswell. I can’t find any research that says it’s bad for his back…..
- ANSWER:
  No. It isn’t okay. Newborns are to sleep on a firm surface – never on really soft blankets or pillows, or on an adult bed. In studies of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) it has said to be a possible cause – newborns laid down for sleep on soft surfaces… and even put down to sleep on their bellys. I wouldn’t risk it.
QUESTION:
Are there medical conditions that can make a 5-month-old baby wake up after EVERY sleep cycle (40 minutes)?
My baby was born 4 weeks early and had to be resuscitated at birth. Fortunately, she is a healthy and happy baby who quickly caught up and has been meeting all milestones on target. She slept great (5-6 hours at a stretch) until we had to stop swaddling her for safety reasons when she was 11 weeks old. She learned to roll over in her swaddling and was way too active for any sleep positioner to keep her in place. Since then, she ALWAYS wakes every 40 minutes, day and night. She startles repeatedly and then flails her arms and legs wildly until it wakes her up. With our pediatrician’s blessing, we’ve even tried putting her on her tummy to sleep, and it still happens. She NEVER sleeps more than 40 minutes at a stretch, and she startles and thrashes around so much that she never resettles on her own. The only way she’ll sleep longer is if we’re holding her and we literally pin her arms and legs down every time she begins thrashing. This has been going on for eight weeks, and we are totally exhausted. She isn’t hungry when she wakes. We have a consistent bedtime routine. Her moro reflex is almost gone during the day – she only startles so much when she’s tired. She had an EEG and is not having seizures, thankfully. She does not have reflux. The problem is clearly that she startles and thrashes between every sleep cycle. What could be causing this? (Note: Out of desperation, we have tried letting her cry it out. She will scream without stopping for hours on end, and when she finally falls asleep she still wakes after 40 minutes. It happens in the swing and carseat, too.)
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
What is your take on preventing SIDS???
Our australian guidelines for preventing SIDS seems to differ quite a bit from other countries. What were you told about SIDS when you had your babies or what do you think you can do to prevent SIDS?

I was told a lot about the sleeping safety like,
No cot bumpers, quilts, pillows or toys in the cot
No netting around cot
Always place baby on their back (use a sleep positioner if you want to)
Place them with their feet at the end of the cot with the excess blanket tucked under the mattress (never in the middle unless they are older and wriggle around)
No loose bedding, tuck everything securely or put baby in a grow bag for warmth
Avoid cigarette smoke
Dummies can help to prevent sids

I always seem to see docmentarys and pictures of people in america and other countries with their cots full of fancy frills, bumpers and toys when we are told never to use any of those things until at least age 1 when SIDS deaths seem to lower dramatically.

What do you think?
- ANSWER:
  You were told the same things I was. I’m from Wyoming (US). I don’t think most people have all that stuff in their cribs, honestly. Or the ones that do, I hope often remove all that extra stuff when baby is actually sleeping in the crib. The only thing I’ve heard differently is that the risk of SIDS is still there until age 2. Hope this helps~
QUESTION:
Should I get a moses basket?
I would like our baby to sleep in the bed with us for a couple months but I want him to have his own space for safety and easier crib transition. Would a moses basket work for this? I like that better than a sleep positioner because it is portable. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  its supposed to make the transition from womb to the world better as it is quite cosy in them – compared to a big open crib
  
  i bought one for my baby to sleep in next to me and my finances bed for the first 3,4 months and then we will transfer her to the nursery
  
  i say go for it
QUESTION:
Babies R Us “MUST HAVES” list?
Babies R Us “MUST HAVES” list?
What will i honest to god actually need that i shouldnt expect to get at the baby shower? below is the list of stuff Babies r us says i need-i posted it just so you can see why i’m questioning how much of it is legit. (as you can tell this is my first, lol)

Infant car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
Convertible car seat
Booster car seat
Car seat toys
Shopping cart cover
Car seat comfort & accessories
strollers
Travel system
Full-size stroller
Lightweight stroller
Mid-size stroller
Jogger stroller
Double & triple stroller
Stroller comfort & accessories
Stroller toys 6 Stroller diaper bag
backpacks & carriers
Backpacks
Front & back soft carriers
Sling & wrap carriers
play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards sheets (Qty: 2-3)
activity
Stationary entertainers
Walkers
Gyms & playsets
Bouncers
Swings
Door jumpers
Infant positioner
baby gear
feeding & nursing
Warmers & sterilizers
Burping cloths (Qty: 6-12)
Cloth diapers (Qty: 6-12)
Lap pads (Qty: 6)
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
breastfeeding
Breastpump
Breast pads, shields & cream
Breast milk storage
Containers or bags
Nursing pillow & stool
Nursing wrap/cover
bottle-feeding
Bottles for formula (Qty: 6-8)
Bottle nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bottle brush
Dishwasher caddy
Insulated tote
solid feeding
Feeding sets
Training cups
Infant spoons (for home)
Baby food processors & accessories
high chairs
High chairs
High chair cover
Splat mat
High chair toys
Extra high chair pad
booster seats
Booster seats
Splat mat
feeding accessories
Feeding accessories
infant care
bath & potty
Bathtub & seat
Washcloths (Qty: 8-12)
Hooded bath towels (Qty: 4-6)
Bath robe
Gentle shampoo & body wash
Baby lotion
Bath accessories
Bath toys
Step stool
Travel folding potty set
Stand alone potty seat
Toilet training seat (ring)
baby care & grooming
Nail clippers
Brushes & comb
Digital thermometer
Ear thermometer
Grooming kit
First aid kit
Humidifier/vaporizer
Baby mittens
Lotion
Baby oil
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Petroleum jelly
Gas relief drops
Teethers
Pacifiers
Pain relief products
diapers & formula
Diapers
Baby wipes
Diaper pail refills
Wipe warmer
Diaper pail
Formula*
Diaper bags
Baby changing mat
Diaper ointment
Travel wipes
safety
Audio monitor
Video monitor
Cabinet/drawer latches
Safety gates
Outlet covers
Corner guards
Edge guards
Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm
infant care (continued)
nursery
cradles/bassinets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib
Bedding sets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib sheets (Qty: 2-3)
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib toys
nursery furniture
Crib**
Crib toys
Changing table
Armoire/chifforobe**
Dresser/chest**
Drawer linens
Hutch**
Glider or upholstered rocker**
Ottoman**
Blanket chest
mattresses
Crib mattress
Crib mattress pads (Qty: 3)
Vinyl mattress cover
Cradle, bassinet or
portable crib mattress
bedding
Crib bedding set
Fitted crib sheets (Qty: 4-6)
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Receiving blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Waterproof pads (Qty: 4-6)
Sheet savers (Qty: 4-6)
Changing table covers (Qty: 2-4)
Changing table pads 6 Sleep positioner
room décor
Wall hanging
Switchplate cover
Crib mobile
Lamp
Wall border
Window treatments
Diaper stacker
Rug
Hamper
Waste basket
nursery storage
Storage solutions
Organizers
Shelves
Baskets/storage bins (Qty: 2-4)

layette
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
Burp cloths
Washcloths (Qty: 12)
Towels (Qty: 4)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Layette sets
bedding
Bedding sets
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Sheets (Qty: 4-6)
bath & healthcare
Wipes
Lotion
Massage lotion
Shampoo
Diaper cream
Stretch mark fading cream
Just for mom gift sets
Homecoming quilt
Matching sets
Cap & bootie sets (Qty: 2-4)
T-Shirts (Qty: 4-6)
Cotton overalls (Qty: 3-6)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Socks (Qty: 9-12)
Wearable blankets (Qty: 2)
Clothing hangers (Qty: 12-24)
Snow suit or bunting
Sweaters**
One-Pc. coveralls (Qty: 4-6)
Outfits (Qty: 4-6)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
clothing and layette
infant toys
Rattles
Teethers
Soft toys
Toys 0-12 months
Toys 12-24 months
- ANSWER:
  Yaaaa…you don’t need 95% of that stuff…lol
  
  Okay….so here is what I needed and used in the 1st week
  
  Infant car seat
  Stroller (I actually had 2…1 regular and 1 jogger..but the jogger was borrowed…I didn’t need it, but was super glad I had it as it was easier to work with on hills and in the park etc)
  Diaper bag
  Diapers and wipes
  Sleepers/onesies/socks/pants/shirts any other clothing you want/need
  Crib and crib sheets
  Monitor
  Bassinette or playyard or cradle…whatever you want to use while baby is in your room beside your bed – i still don’t own a playyard, we used a borrowed cradle and that was fine…my son is 16 months…sometimes I wish I had a playyard, but you definitely do not need one
  Breast pump and storage bags
  Bottles/nipples (if you are breastfeeding, you only need 1 or 2 bottles…I had 3 and never opened the 3rd bottle…I only used 1 and left 1 at my mom’s house so that if she was watching him she could put frozen breastmilk in the bottle…hence the breast pump
  They don’t need toys for some time…they don’t play with toys in the first week…but it is nice to have some car seat toys for entertainment
  A play mat is very nice to have
  Soothers (2 or 3)
  Soother clip
  Vitamin D drops
  Bouncer/swing…I had both, but only needed 1..he would sleep in the swing, it was awesome!
  Breast pads and cream (For sore nipples)
  Burp cloths…but you can use old towels too
  Infant Bathtub (very cheep…just a regular one, you don’t need the ones with hoses/showers etc)
  Wash cloths/towels..again you can use regular ones
  Mild baby bath soap
  Gripe Water (excellent for gas etc) non-alcoholic
  Cornstarch (Not peneten etc for diaper rash) this works way better and is much milder on skin!
  
  Hmmmm…that is about it!!
  
  There are things that are nice to have…and you can totally decide and ask for those things too…but the must haves are above!
  
  Hope this helps!
QUESTION:
Babies R Us “MUST HAVES” list?
What will i honest to god actually need that i shouldnt expect to get at the baby shower? below is the list of stuff Babies r us says i need-i posted it just so you can see why i’m questioning how much of it is legit. (as you can tell this is my first, lol)

Infant car seat
Car seat base for 2nd car
Convertible car seat
Booster car seat
Car seat toys
Shopping cart cover
Car seat comfort & accessories
strollers
Travel system
Full-size stroller
Lightweight stroller
Mid-size stroller
Jogger stroller
Double & triple stroller
Stroller comfort & accessories
Stroller toys 6 Stroller diaper bag
backpacks & carriers
Backpacks
Front & back soft carriers
Sling & wrap carriers
play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards
Play yards/travel yards sheets (Qty: 2-3)
activity
Stationary entertainers
Walkers
Gyms & playsets
Bouncers
Swings
Door jumpers
Infant positioner
baby gear
feeding & nursing
Warmers & sterilizers
Burping cloths (Qty: 6-12)
Cloth diapers (Qty: 6-12)
Lap pads (Qty: 6)
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
breastfeeding
Breastpump
Breast pads, shields & cream
Breast milk storage
Containers or bags
Nursing pillow & stool
Nursing wrap/cover
bottle-feeding
Bottles for formula (Qty: 6-8)
Bottle nipples
Bottle drying rack
Bottle brush
Dishwasher caddy
Insulated tote
solid feeding
Feeding sets
Training cups
Infant spoons (for home)
Baby food processors & accessories
high chairs
High chairs
High chair cover
Splat mat
High chair toys
Extra high chair pad
booster seats
Booster seats
Splat mat
feeding accessories
Feeding accessories
infant care
bath & potty
Bathtub & seat
Washcloths (Qty: 8-12)
Hooded bath towels (Qty: 4-6)
Bath robe
Gentle shampoo & body wash
Baby lotion
Bath accessories
Bath toys
Step stool
Travel folding potty set
Stand alone potty seat
Toilet training seat (ring)
baby care & grooming
Nail clippers
Brushes & comb
Digital thermometer
Ear thermometer
Grooming kit
First aid kit
Humidifier/vaporizer
Baby mittens
Lotion
Baby oil
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Petroleum jelly
Gas relief drops
Teethers
Pacifiers
Pain relief products
diapers & formula
Diapers
Baby wipes
Diaper pail refills
Wipe warmer
Diaper pail
Formula*
Diaper bags
Baby changing mat
Diaper ointment
Travel wipes
safety
Audio monitor
Video monitor
Cabinet/drawer latches
Safety gates
Outlet covers
Corner guards
Edge guards
Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm
infant care (continued)
nursery
cradles/bassinets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib
Bedding sets
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib sheets (Qty: 2-3)
Cradle, bassinet or portable crib toys
nursery furniture
Crib**
Crib toys
Changing table
Armoire/chifforobe**
Dresser/chest**
Drawer linens
Hutch**
Glider or upholstered rocker**
Ottoman**
Blanket chest
mattresses
Crib mattress
Crib mattress pads (Qty: 3)
Vinyl mattress cover
Cradle, bassinet or
portable crib mattress
bedding
Crib bedding set
Fitted crib sheets (Qty: 4-6)
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Receiving blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Waterproof pads (Qty: 4-6)
Sheet savers (Qty: 4-6)
Changing table covers (Qty: 2-4)
Changing table pads 6 Sleep positioner
room décor
Wall hanging
Switchplate cover
Crib mobile
Lamp
Wall border
Window treatments
Diaper stacker
Rug
Hamper
Waste basket
nursery storage
Storage solutions
Organizers
Shelves
Baskets/storage bins (Qty: 2-4)

layette
Bibs (Qty: 8-12)
Burp cloths
Washcloths (Qty: 12)
Towels (Qty: 4)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Layette sets
bedding
Bedding sets
Blankets (Qty: 4-6)
Sheets (Qty: 4-6)
bath & healthcare
Wipes
Lotion
Massage lotion
Shampoo
Diaper cream
Stretch mark fading cream
Just for mom gift sets
Homecoming quilt
Matching sets
Cap & bootie sets (Qty: 2-4)
T-Shirts (Qty: 4-6)
Cotton overalls (Qty: 3-6)
Gowns (Qty: 4-6)
Socks (Qty: 9-12)
Wearable blankets (Qty: 2)
Clothing hangers (Qty: 12-24)
Snow suit or bunting
Sweaters**
One-Pc. coveralls (Qty: 4-6)
Outfits (Qty: 4-6)
Bodysuits (Qty: 9-12)
clothing and layette
infant toys
Rattles
Teethers
Soft toys
Toys 0-12 months
Toys 12-24 months
- ANSWER:
  HOLY CRAP! 90% of this is ridiculous. Things you’ll actually need:
  
  Infant car seat
  Car seat base for 2nd car
  A stroller (you pick what kind you want, but you don’t need four different styles!)
  Some toys – you’ll get a ton of these as gifts, too.
  Clothes – you’ll get two tons of these.
  Breast pump if applicable; bottles and nipples if applicable. Unless you have a preemie, sterilizing isn’t necessary.
  Basic medical stuff – bulb syringe, nail clippers, thermometer, and some Tylenol.
  Some burp cloths, or just use towels.
  A few blankets.
  Diapers.
  
  The rest, you can do without or pick up in 2-3 years when you actually need it!

Safety Baby Monitors

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 at 4:19 am

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Angelcare Baby Monitor – For Your Baby's Safety

Author: B. Baker

Caring for your little angel has never been easier, thanks to the Angelcare baby monitor. You would surely love to be in front of your baby at all times in order to ensure her well-being. But that is rarely possible and so, baby monitors have to be used as your virtual eyes and ears when you are away from your baby.

Angelcare provides a wide range of monitors which ensure that you are never too far away from your baby. Indeed, for ensuring your baby’s safety an Angelcare product can be the best solution.

The reason behind this is that Angelcare provides a wide range of monitoring devices, which provide you almost the same insight into your baby’s well being as you would get by being beside her.

Here are some of the features that make Angelcare the best in baby monitor range, in terms of movement and sound detection.

1. Movement monitoring: all Angelcare products use a sensor-pad that picks up the slightest movements, such as breathing when inserted under the baby’s mattress. It is a so thin that the baby cannot even sense its presence. If there is no movement detected for a period of 20 seconds, an alarm goes off, warning you of a potential problem. This is really important for avoiding accidents such as suffocation and cot-death.

2. Hearing: you can also pick up all sounds coming from the nursery, by placing a sound transmitting device there. There is also a built in soothing night-light, which allows you to check on your baby at night without switching on the main lights and disrupting her sleep.

Almost each model of Angelcare monitors comes with movement and hearing functions and thus they are probably the best monitor you can lay your hands on. Separate movement and sound monitoring devices, which can be made to work in tandem, are also available.

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An Angelcare Baby Monitor has been proven to be a very popular and useful item for attentive parents. Find the best Angelcare baby monitor online by starting your search at http://Best-Baby-Monitors.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
is a baby safety monitors with sensor pad safe?
i was just looking at baby monitors online and saw one i havent seen before…it had with it a sensor pad which you put under the babys mattress and this monitors the breathing and heart beat, and if the baby stops breathing an alarm sounds.. the pad by looks of it is about the size of a computer mouse pad or maybe slightly bigger.
My question is has anyone had one of these monitors and did it work correctly? do u think the’re safe?
- ANSWER:
  We had the angel care ones. The pad goes under the mattress. And we took extra precautions with the cord to wrap it and make sure little hands couldnt get at it.
  
  We liked it, a few false alarms when baby would move into a corner of the crib, but it wasnt too bad.
  
  I however, managed to go over it with a vaccum and strip the cord. So I wouldnt recommend that.
QUESTION:
Safety 1st baby monitors?
I have a safety 1st baby monitor that is driving me insane…I keep picking up on other people’s babies. Is there a monitor that won’t have this problem but is still on the cheap side at the same time, or am I going to have to break down and buy a expensive brand?
- ANSWER:
  Yes, I think you can get some that you are able to change the channel on when you pick up other peoples signals. I used to be able to hear my neighbor talking on the phone–just her end, and I called her and told her she should change her channel on her hand-held cordless phone. Google it.
QUESTION:
Does your baby monitor pick up weird noises?
I have a safety first baby monitor and it’s been quiet all night and then about 5 minutes ago there was this loud static noise that lasted about .5 seconds.

Seriously made me jump out of my skin. I can’t help but think there’s something lurking around here that I can’t see!

Does the static on your monitor ever freak you out?
- ANSWER:
  I used to have a Safety 1st monitor and got an angel care one because I had the same problem, but even then it still happens so I also think that there is something lurking around here too.
  
  I think it has to do with the plug in, but I could be wrong.
QUESTION:
Do ALL baby monitors produce static throughout the day?
I had a basic Safety First baby monitor. I think it cost all of USD. Every night it would go through these spasms of 10 minutes of nothing except static. I would unplug everything that did not need to be plugged in to help stop it but it didn’t.

The other day I bought a Fisher-price Lights & Sounds baby monitor for about $ 40 USD. It seems to be working well but it ALSO produces a TON of static. I have tried it on both channels…still goes through spasms.

Has this happened to anyone else? Or is there something with the electrical system in my apartment?
Blue- That is SO creepy and very weird that you picked that up! LOL
- ANSWER:
  I have the same Fisher Price monitor that you do. It is ALWAYS staticy, but from my understanding, all monitors are. Oh, and if you keep a cell phone too close to it, it makes funky screechy sort of noises. I just turn a fan on at night for “white noise” and I don’t really notice the static anymore.
QUESTION:
i have a safety 1st baby monitor , lights,music(dated 1992 on back) need instructions.can’t find co. address?
i plugged it in. 3 pieces, a docking station with 2 units1 has a clip on back. one has a dc cord. new to this. i really need manual instructions
- ANSWER:
  go to the company’s website for info.
QUESTION:
safety 1st baby monitor question?
does anyone own this baby monitor or know why it’s not sold at target, babies r us or walmart anymore? Was it recalled??? I own this monitor and I hate it, Ive had it for 8 months now and the base gave out. I literally have to press the button like 20 times before the base switch will stay on. I’m getting a new monitor but I went on to look at reviews on this monitor because i wanted to know if anyone else had this problem and realized this isn’t sold anymore and was wondering if it got recalled??

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8342862

okay thanks, no where around me is selling it anymore, must not be a popular sell anymore in my area
- ANSWER:
  
  http://www.safety1st.com/usa/eng/Safety-Notices?lookuperror=002610982
  
  Go to the above mentioned website and put the product number which should be there on the product or product leaflet and see if its in recall or not?
  
  Sorry, I dont have any idea why its not available anywhere.
QUESTION:
Where can I find an antenna for a baby monitor?
I broke my antenna for an older model Safety 1st video baby monitor. I don’t know what it’s called, but it looks like a radio antenna that you pull up. Please help!
- ANSWER:
  You should be able to call the manufacturer. I’m sure the unit was made in China but they should have some replacable parts in the U.S. Check the user guide for a phone number to call.
  
  Tim
  www.intercomsonline.com/
QUESTION:
Baby Monitors: recommendations?
Ok, we have the Graco ivibe monitors or whatever they’re called, but they crapped out after one year and make this strange crackling noise so we need new baby monitors. I need one that doesn’t get too much interference or much of a humming noise if its plugged into an power strip with other appliances. What Mhz’s are the best (i know nothing about that) and what has worked well for you? I need help! I tried to different Safety 1st monitors and gotten no where with them..

oh btw my son is going to be a year old on the 29th, so the angel ones that monitor the hearbeat too are out of the question….i did always wanna try those ones though!
- ANSWER:
  I love my monitor. It’s a Mobi 2.4 GHz Wireless Color Monitor and it works awesome! It has 3 channels so if one has interference you can change it to another. I am sitting here right now watching my daughter sleep (it has night vision too); the monitor is just a foot away from the computer and there is no interference at all. It’s very sensitive too. I can even hear her breathing sometimes! I don’t know how the ratings are for them since I didn’t do any research – it was a gift – but I would give it a 10 out of 10. It’s so great to be able to see my daughter all safe in her crib sleeping instead of just hear noises from her room. Sometimes I just sit here and watch her sleep or as she’s falling asleep. It’s the sweetest thing!
  
  ***EDIT*** Oh! One more thing… It can be plugged in or work off batteries so I can carry it around with me if I need to; and the range is really good. I know they are pricy. I think it was close to 0, but it’s something I can use for a very long time. You can even hook it up to your tv and record whatever is viewed through it (like a video camera). I have even used it for surveillance once when I was worried about an ex who still had a key to my door (long story) and I wasn’t able to get the lock changed right away. I just set it up so I could watch the entrance-way and it really put my mind at ease. I’ll probably use it down the road to record events. You can even view your baby sleeping on your big tv when it’s hooked up. I just love this thing!

Fisher Price Rock And Play Sleeper – Review Of The Rock And Play Sleeper!

Monday, January 24th, 2011 at 7:35 am

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New born infants typically spend about 14 to 18 hours each day sleeping, which is why it is important to ensure that they are comfortable. First-time mothers may find it a bit of a challenge to put their baby to sleep especially if the baby is restless. The Fisher Price Rock and Play Sleeper is great to have in your baby’s nursery, as it can serve as a cot and put your baby to sleep with no problem.

Fisher-Price has been providing baby products for infants and children since the year 1993 so you can be assured that their products are of good quality and are tested to be safe for your child. Some of the better known baby products include the Healthy Care Booster Seat, the Space Saver High Chair, and the Soothing Motions Glider.

You can read a detailed review of the Fisher Price Rock And Play Sleeper by clicking on the links at the end of the article. You will also find out where you buy it at discount prices! It is given a high rating by most customer reviews because of the great features and the low price.

The Rock and Play Sleeper serves both as a sleeping cot and a play chair for infants. You can easily rock it to put the baby to sleep at night and it can also serve as a place for him to sleep so you won’t have to transfer him to his crib and risk waking up.

It comes equipped with an inclined seat, which can easily be adjusted, making it perfect for infants who need to have their heads elevated when they sleep. It also comes with a toy bunny to help entertain your little one when he is wide awake.

This Rock and Play Sleeper can accommodate up to 25 pounds of weight, so your baby can enjoy it for a few months before it can no longer support his weight.

A lot of parents have found relief with this product, as its rocking motion makes it so much easier to place their baby to sleep. This product passed all industry safety standards so you don’t have to worry about putting your baby at risk.

All you need to rock the Fisher Price Newborn Rock and Play Sleeper is a gentle push and it will send your baby right to sleep. It even comes with a blanket so you can tuck your baby in at night. Having this sleeper around the house will make it easier for stay-at-home moms to attend to their household chores, as it is very lightweight and portable so it can easily be moved around the house.

You can save your baby’s crib for when he is a bit older as the Fisher Price Rock and Play Sleeper is much more convenient to use during the first few months of his life. Since it is much more compact, you can easily place it beside your bed so that you can attend to your baby’s needs at night.

The best place to purchase the Rock And Play Sleeper is on the Internet. You can find a detailed review below and where you can buy it at discount prices!

Check out my detailed reviews of the Fisher Price Rock And Play Sleeper and the Fisher Price Infant To Toddler Rocker and find out where you can buy them at the lowest prices!
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Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider – The Glider That Rocks Your Baby!

Friday, January 21st, 2011 at 8:18 am

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Infants love being cradled and rocked as it lulls them to sleep. However, this can really be tiring for parents as they cannot put their babies down or else they will wake up. And so, they end up carrying their young ones all the time, preventing them to do anything else besides cradling their babies. But this no longer has to be a problem with the help of Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider. This is a state of the art cradle that has motion soothing gliders that automatically rock little babies to sleep.

This Soothing Motions Glider is given great reviews by customers because of its many useful features and the reputation of Fisher Price for making quality baby products. You can get a detailed review of the Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider by clicking on the links at the end of this article and you will also find out where you can buy it at the lowest price!

Another great baby product make by Fisher Price is the Rock And Play Sleeper. You can also get a detailed review of the Rock And Play Sleeper by clicking on the links at the bottom of this article.

Fisher Price make a lot of great baby products such as the Space Saver High Chair, the Infant To Toddler Rocker, and the Healthy Care Booster Seat just to name a few.

This Soothing Motions Glider has many great features. Below is just a few of them.

Key Features

Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider has indeed provided many mothers with so much ease and assurance because of its state of the art technology. The motion gliders enable allow the cradling of the baby from side to side or from front to back. It has two different speed settings allowing the parents to adjust and control the movement according to the comfort of their babies.

To make sure that this product is safe for use, the Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider is equipped with sturdy seat straps to keep the babies in place when the cradle is in motion. At the same time, the seats are lined with super comfortable padding that supports the whole body from head to toe, making sure that the child is well protected at all times. These pads are also machine washable which is a great feature as parents can make sure that their children are safe from dirt and stains at all times.

Apart from all these, Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider is also provided with 8 different songs that can help put the babies to sleep. Parents can choose between lullabies that help soothe the baby or playful music for when the little child is awake and is ready to play.

The product is also equipped with a very sturdy base to make sure that the baby will not topple over. At the same time, it is designed with a comfy non-slip carry handle to allow parents to conveniently transport their child whenever they wish.

Product Review

A lot of mothers who already used this Soothing Motions Glider couldn’t get over by how beneficial the cradle is. The comfortable padding allows their children to feel at ease even when left alone for a few minutes. At the same time, the motion is very effective especially when parents wanted to stop their babies from crying. Indeed, this is a product that is highly recommended for the enjoyment and comfort of both babies and parents.

The best place to purchase the Fisher Price Soothing Motions Glider is on the Internet. You can find a detailed review below and also find out where you can buy it at discount prices!

Check out my detailed reviews of the Soothing Motions Glider and the Rock And Play Sleeper and find out where you can buy them at the lowest prices!
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