This is part three of the How NOT to Put a Baby to Sleep Series.  So far we have gone over 6 methods that many people use to put their baby to sleep that they should not.  In this segment of the series we will continue to provide methods that you should not use to put your baby to sleep.  You may find them humorous, disturbing or perhaps you may think there is nothing wrong at all using the following methods.

Butt Facing The Ceiling – This is also known as laying your baby on their stomach when they go to sleep.  Laying your baby on the stomach to fall asleep greatly increased the risks of SIDS and possible suffocation.  Medical Professionals do not know what causes SIDS but they have done several studies that resulted in data that has confirmed laying your baby to sleep on their stomach increases the odds of SIDS occurring.  When putting your baby to sleep you should lay them on their back in a crib that does not have pillows or blankets in it. The only blanket in the crib should be the one that your baby is swaddled in.  Remember, a great way to put a baby to sleep is in a nice firm swaddle.

Having Baby Be Your Teddy Bear – Baby care experts and every book you read out there will tell you that you should not have your baby sleep in your bed, because you could roll over on top of your baby and suffocate them.  Honestly, I understand where these people are coming from… but come on.  Everyone has put their baby to sleep in their bed at one time or another and crawled into bed to take a nap with them.  Sleeping with your bed and using them as a teddy bear are two different thing.  Also, you may want to consider a different way to put your baby to sleep other than having them sleep in your bed if you and your partner are sharing a full/double sized bed.  With that small of a bed, it is very likely you will roll over on top of your baby.  Do not get in the habit of putting your baby to sleep at night in your bed.  This will create a co-dependency issue that will be hard to break when you baby gets older.

Newborn Football In The Recliner – This suggestion of not putting your baby to sleep using the method comes from experience.  Most dads like to hold their newborn like footballs when the have the chance.  Maybe it makes us dads feel like Joe Montana….. I have no idea. The crook of an arm is a comfortable place for a baby and is also a secure location for baby to rest, in most cases.  Although this is a great position to hold your baby and even to have your baby sleep while you are awake it is an awful position to to put your baby to sleep when you end up falling asleep as well.  Do not hold your baby in this position in a recliner while watching an uneventful football game.  The heat from your baby that you put to sleep just may cause you to get sleepy and pass out as well.  One move of your arm over the recliner and arm and your baby will possible fall to the floor.  Please do not put your baby to sleep using this method.  Generally it will be unintentional.

How NOT To Put Your Baby To Sleep is a series. The more readers I have, the more parts will be in the series. You can find additional baby care pointers at http://www.babycarepointers.com.

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For some, planning a baby shower is not the easiest thing in the world to do. However, there are so many useful resources—both printed and online—that have made this task a lot easier for planners. In addition, there are now so many products that can be bought off the shelf to help make the party more successful and memorable. Gone are the days that you have to make everything yourself, at present, you can simply plan the shower, list the items you need and order a few items online to prepare for the big event.

When it comes to such an event, the go-to items that are always present are stuffed toys. These are very cute items that come in a variety of whimsical designs appealing to every taste and preference. In fact, some adults still enjoy receiving occasional gifts in the form of plush soft toys. The main reason why these are always present in any shower is because we tend to associate them with babies—both are cute, cuddly, huggable, and very endearing. If you are looking for ways to incorporate stuffed toys in the latest shower you are planning, then here are three versatile ways to use these cute creations.

Use it as a diaper cake topper

If weddings have to have a wedding cake, then a modern shower cannot do without a diaper cake. This whimsical creation is not edible, however, because it consists of folded diapers that have been designed and arranged to resemble a cake. Usually three or four layers high, a diaper cake serves as a centrepiece of the event because of its size, mainly, and because of the way with which it highlights the main theme of the shower. For instance, using a clown stuffed toyatop the cake diaper will reinforce a circus theme for the shower. On the other hand, mini plushies in the form of teddy bears will certainly remind the visitors that they are attending a teddy bear-themed party.

As a table centrepiece

If the event you are planning is large enough that it will require a few separate tables for all the guests, then you can use a group of small plush soft toys to create a table centrepiece. One suggestion is to place a group of three small ones in a small basket and then add a few more things to help reinforce a theme. For example, if you are planning a jungle animal theme shower, then the small basket can be made to look like Noah’s ark in which you can place two or three small animal stuffed toys, a few cut out mini-trees, and a small rainbow to complete the centrepiece.

As basket fillers for thank you gifts

Finally, although a baby shower is meant to celebrate the impending arrival of a new addition to the family, it is but proper that the host give out thank you gifts to those who attended the party. Again, you can choose to hand out mini stuffed toys, on which a thank you note is pinned, as guests head out once the party is over.

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These adorable, cozy stuffed animals rest softly on your little one’s chest, while the stretchy elastic ring on top holds baby’s bottle in place. It’s designed to hold the bottle at the same angle a person would so feeding is still comfortable for your little one. And because the probability of leakage is high, these plush proppers are machine-washable and can go in the dryer.

Have twins or triplets? Use bottle snugglers to ensure everyone is fed on time without trying to hold three baby bottle simultaneously by yourself.

Bottle snugglers are available in several animal styles including the cuddly cow, a charming teddy bear and a precious puppy.

We’ve all been there. You just sat down to feed your little one and then the phone rings. You’d reach over and grab it, but then you’d have to let baby’s bottle drop or try to prop it up with a pillow all before the fourth ring. Finally, there’s a solution. Bottle snugglers.

These adorable, cozy stuffed animals rest softly on your little one’s chest, while the stretchy elastic ring on top holds baby’s bottle in place. It’s designed to hold the bottle at the same angle a person would so feeding is still comfortable for your little one. And because the probability of leakage is high, these plush proppers are machine-washable and can go in the dryer.

Have twins or triplets? Use bottle snugglers to ensure everyone is fed on time without trying to hold three baby bottle simultaneously by yourself.

Bottle snugglers are available in several animal styles including the cuddly cow, a charming teddy bear and a precious puppy.

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No parent wants to see their child hurt, and if your child is hurt, you want to be able to help them. Unfortunately, babies can not always communicate if they are hurt or where they are hurt. Because of this, babies and toddlers will cry when something is wrong. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine the reason they are crying and parents play the guessing game to figure out what is wrong. American Sign Language can help in this situation.

Before babies can verbally tell you if they are hurt, they can communicate this by signing. To sign hurt, touch your two pointer fingers together. If you can teach this sign to your child, they will be able to sign if they are hurt or not. Even more importantly, they will be able to tell you where they are hurt. For example, if they sign “hurt” near their ear, it may mean they have an ear infection.

To make it easier for your baby to learn this sign, you can practice on stuffed animals or toys. For example, you can make believe a teddy bear bumped his head and then explain that he hurt his head, while signing the word as well. Your child will begin to understand, and they will use the sign when they are hurt themselves. Continue to use the sign whenever you refer to someone or something that is hurt, whether it is something on a television show, in a book, etc. Soon, you will see how quickly your child learns the sign, and how much easier it will be to help them when they are hurt.

For more information/tips/ideas on signing with your baby, visit http://www.babysignlanguageonline.com/blog

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