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Posted by Guest on January 24, 2012
Every single time you strap your child into their car seat, you should have complete peace of mind that the single device will protect them in the event that there is an accident. In order to feel confident that your car seat if as safe as possible, it is important to use the following checklist when purchasing a new car seat. Don’t settle for the cheapest model or for the first one you see. Instead, be thorough to guarantee that your child is safe no matter what happens.
1. The Size of Your Child: If you are buying a brand new car seat for a newborn, your needs will be very different than if you are purchasing an upgrade for your toddler. Remember that different car seats work best for different sized babies, so keep that in mind. Every baby and the majority of smaller toddlers should be facing the rear of the car when in their car seat. Older children can begin to sit facing the front once they are large enough. While there are some car seats that can be convertible and adjust for your growing child, many parents prefer to stick with a rear facing car seat that won’t move around or have the possibility to closing or adjusting at all. Continue reading “Protect Your Children With These Five Safety Car Seat Tips” »
Fostering a sharing and caring environment at home is nothing short of difficult. Especially for twins, who are often times expected to be each other’s best friends, expectations can be overwhelming.
Bunk beds for your twins can grant them individual spaces while still learning valuable lessons about compromise and cooperation. The bunk bed helps save space in the kids’ room while your twins work together toward a common goal, whether it be making the bed or deciding who gets to sleep on the top bunk. Comfortable, secure, stylish, and a space saver, bunk beds can also be a vital learning tool for teaching your kids an important lesson in cohabitation.
Posted by Guest on April 11, 2011
Is it a car seat or a launching pad? In the early 80’s when my son was in a children’s car carrier, car seats were better than nothing at all. Well barely.
Today manufacturers are competing with each other to have the safest most comfortable seat on the market. In the U.S. we have safety standards that most car seat companies meet and surpass.
So is there a best car seat for your child? I have 3 tips to make your choice a little easier.
Continue reading “Guest Post: Best Car Seat for Your Child: 3 Tips to Help You Find It” »
Posted by Guest on July 14, 2010
This is a guest post written by Lauren Dzuris. Lauren runs FindMyCarSeat, a baby car seat website that helps soon to be parents find the right car seat for their child, while giving them tips and advice on everything from pregnancy to caring for your baby.
Having a baby is truly a blessing. They change our lives forever and help us create that family we’ve always wanted. All babies are different in looks, size, and are different for every woman during their pregnancy.
If you’re someone who has delivered a premature baby, you’re not the only one. There are thousands of preemies born each year and a high majority of them do just fine in their life. They may be a little behind and smaller than most babies but they still very easy to love!
Dealing with a preemie for the first time can be a little difficult for any parent, especially if this is your first time around. Babies can be quite exhausting and overwhelming for the first few weeks. Although, it will only get better from here on out. If you’re looking for some tips and advice to care for your preemie, here are some tips to consider!
5 Tips for Parents with Premature Infants
1. Try to create a bond with your baby from the day they’re born. They may be in the NICU but just them hearing your voice and feeling your presence in the room can be enough.
2. Don’t blame yourself for them being premature. Things happen during pregnancy and nothing goes 100% planned or the way we want it. All you can do is just be thankful they’re here!
3. Holding your baby closely while they’re premature is important. Having your baby feel that skin on skin contact is very beneficial to them and yourself. This is known to help them breathe better, grow stronger and feel more loved.
4. If you can, and if your baby is able to try and breastfeed. Your baby will take all the nutrients they can right now. Breastfeeding also has several benefits for bonding and giving them what their bodies need. Formula is still at great choice, but breastfeeding them especially while they’re premature has its benefits!
5. Before you leave the hospital, really try and soak in as much information as possible. Getting tips from the hospital staff is very important and can be very beneficial. They will be able to tell you how to care for them and how to handle your emotions. Getting as much help and advice from others is important!
There is nothing more important than getting your rest and making sure your baby is taken care of. If you are offered any help with them whatsoever, be sure to take it! Getting used to your baby will take time, but you will find how easy it is to love them!
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