Having new members of the family can be very exciting. As part of the welcome preparations for the new baby, you need to come up with some personalized baby gifts. Yes, the baby still cannot really appreciate your personalized baby gift at this point but you can always keep these things and show them to the baby once he or she is old enough to appreciate these things. Besides, gift giving is always part of every special occasion so why not...more
Most any department store with a toddler or kids section will have at least a small selection of toddler pajamas to choose from. But some of the pajama brands and types or not of the best quality and do not last very long. As a parent, you might feel like you are buying your kids new pajamas way too often and such is often the case.Quality at an affordable price is important to the parent and comfort is the concern of the toddlers. If you have...more
It was 18 years ago when I brought home my first baby from the hospital. I'll never forget the day. It was July 2, 1991 and I slowly walked out of the hospital with no shoes because my ankles were so swollen. Feeling the pain of my episiotomy, I placed my son Kai in a car seat we borrowed from a friend. It wasn't an infant car seat like the ones we have today, so the huge car seat swallowed up all 6 pounds, 14 ounces of him. Looking at his tiny body all scrunched up, and thinking about how I had already failed him, I burst into tears. It could have been the hormones, or the unrealistic expectations I placed on myself to be a good mom. And the tears were no doubt a reaction to the fear I felt as I was about to embark on an unknown journey. A journey, that no doubt, was one I took very seriously. After all, I would be responsible for the care and development of a new life - my baby.Since then, I have raised my first son, and have eight years into my second boy. With this experience, and the years of coaching moms at various stages of motherhood, I've learned a few things about what it takes for a new mom to not just survive, but thrive with her new baby. Below are 10 tips...more
Is your baby sleeping throughout the night? Most of the mothers will experience sleep less nights once after the arrival of their baby.Here are the wonderful baby sleep products which encourage your baby to sleep well throughout the night.Establishing a bedtime routine:For this, you need to settle on a baby massage, a bath, and a story time as your...more
What are the most common causes for roof repairs? Get the information here. Most roofs have a general lifespan of how long you can expect them to last under normal conditions. When a person lives in a harsh climate, however, that lifespan can be greatly reduced. Whether you are dealing with a harsh winter or a hot summer, extremes in climate and...more
When I was a child, I had a cousin named Andy with severe eczema, apparently brought on by an allergy to dairy products. I remember the part about dairy because whenever we were over at my grandmother's house, we had two types of ice cream; regular ice cream and "Andy's ice cream." Andy's ice cream was really a nondairy whipped cream that our grandmother would freeze for him so he wouldn't feel left out. I still remember the poor kid, scratching his legs so much they would bleed because they were so itchy.I'm sure my aunt and uncle had some sort of lotion to put on his legs, but in that day there was very little that was organic. Even if the lotion or cream they were using was prescribed by a doctor, I can't help but wonder if the harsh chemicals in the lotion they were using for him didn't somehow exacerbate his condition. He eventually grew out of it, but I think he still avoids dairy products due to some pretty bad childhood memories. Stuff like that will stay with you for your whole life.I also have had rough skin my whole life. I tend to think mine comes from living in cold, dry climates, because when I lived in Hawaii and Japan, where the humidity is considerably...more
Typically when people think of baby showers, they picture a bunch of women ooo...ing and ahh..ing over tiny clothes and baby items. Maybe they will play some silly games and eat some cake. Fortunately times are changing and baby showers are becoming...more
When a friend or family member is having a baby, one of the best ways to convey your congratulations is by sending the mother a gift basket. Choosing the best gift basket for the occasion relies on a few aspects. You should know the mother of the...more
Contrary to popular tradition, baby showers are no longer limited to the elder women close to an expectant new mother. Whereas baby showers were once used to share knowledge with the mother-to-be, baby showers are now simply a celebration of life, a...more
Are you one of those first time aunts and uncles who cannot seem to decide what gifts to give to their new nephews? If you have been agonizing for days as to what personalized baby boys gift you should give to your new nephew, here are some...more
Organizing a baby shower takes a lot of hard work. If a family member offers to host your baby's shower paper, the least that you can do is give that person a baby shower hostess gift. No, you do not need to buy expensive baby shower hostess gift....more
Opening the gifts is perhaps the most anticipated at any newborn baby party or baby shower party. The chorus of ooohs over beautiful baby gift basket, soft receiving blanket, and cute baby clothing is a sweet reminder of the rite of passage into...more