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Baby Cribs -- 7 Tips For Choosing The Best Baby Crib
During the first year of life, your baby will spend up to 70% of his or her time in the baby crib you choose. The baby crib is one of the most important investments you will make before your baby arrives. Here are seven useful tips to help you choose the best crib for you and your baby. 1. Safety First Make sure the crib you choose is safe. The best way to do this is to look for a crib with JPMA certification. This will ensure that the crib meets the minimum safety requiremen
February 28, 2011
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Preparing For Baby - Top Ten Tips
If you're a first time mom to be, you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed by the prospect of having a new addition to the family. After all, it is a life changing event.nnYou may be wondering what you can do to prepare yourself for this momentous event.nnIf this is not your first child, you already know that the more prepared you are before baby arrives, the smoother his or her transition into your life will be. Here are my top ten tips to help you get ready for the big
October 10, 2008
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Small Baby Beds : Types And Advantages
When your little one first enters this world, kicking and screaming at the top of his lungs, he won't be too happy about all the fresh air and bright light. After nine months tucked up in the womb close to your heartbeat, this place is bound to be a little intimidating. He'll be looking to you to give him that comfy secure feeling again. nnConventional baby beds look so big and cold, so what do you do? Make use of a small baby bed - a home away from home for baby. nn Types Of
September 5, 2008
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A New Baby List - My Top Ten Baby Gear Essentials
If you're a first time mom or mom to be, you are probably feeling a little overwhelmed by all those "great baby products" out there.nnWhat you need is the advice of a mom who's been there, done that, and is now sitting with boxes of unused baby stuff!nnBaby goodies are expensive, so before you go on your shopping spree, take a look at my new baby list to find out which products will give you the most value for money.nnnn1. An Infant Car SeatnnMy absolute number one essential
August 25, 2008
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The Bedside Crib -- Fifteen Reasons To Buy One
Also known as a co-sleeper, the bedside crib attaches to the side of an adult bed. Resembling a standard crib with one of the side rails removed, the open side is placed next to the adult bed, with the bedside mattress and adult bed mattress at the same level. nnIt allows your baby to remain close to you at night without actually being in your bed. You can easily reach your baby during the night for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, comforting and bonding, without disturbing the
July 4, 2008
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Mom's Pregnancy Checklist
Pregnancy is such an exciting time, especially if it's your first. Your body is changing, your emotions are up and down. A precious little creation has invaded your body and is taking over!nnThe list that follows is my compilation of pregnancy essentials. Selected with you in mind, each of these items will help to make your pregnancy a little easier, and wonderfully special...nnn To Make Your Pregnancy A Little Easier nn1. Pregnancy VitaminsnThese are really important for bab
June 20, 2008
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SIDS Prevention -- Thirteen Tips
SIDS is NOT just something that happens to other people, and to a large extent it is preventable.nnInforming yourself about the causes of SIDS, and recognized safe sleeping practices, can go a long way towards preventing a tragedy...nn What is SIDS? nnSIDS (or sudden infant death syndrome) is the sudden death of an infant, under one year of age that remains unexplained after a complete post-mortem investigation. In the US it occurs in approximately 1 in 1,000 babies. Most cas
June 12, 2008
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Mom's Labor Bag Checklist
So, the big day is nearly upon you. If you are more than 36 weeks pregnant, it's time to start thinking about what to pack in your labor bag. You do have one... right? nnIf not, rush out and buy one right now -- labor has a habit of sneaking up on us women!nnThe list that follows, is my compilation of labor bag essentials for the big day.nn1.Insurance cardnYou don't want to get all the way to the hospital and then have to turn around and go all the way back for it!nn2.Contact
June 5, 2008
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Five Baby Nursery Furniture Essentials
After all the ups and downs of birthing, feeding, changing, dressing and generally pampering four precious babies, I think I can safely say that I know what works, and what doesn't, in terms of organizing your baby nursery on a budget.nnThere are many baby nursery furniture options available on the market today. Most are not necessary, however. In my opinion, you only really need five items of furniture for your baby nursery. (If you do not have a closet in your baby nursery,
June 4, 2008
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Baby Nursery Design In Twelve Easy Steps
Decorating a baby nursery can be a somewhat daunting prospect, especially if you are a first time Mom. There are so many decisions to make, so little time. You feel a stress-attack coming on. Wait. Stress is not good for baby. nnRelax. Take a deep breath. Baby nursery design can be fun, if you take it one step at a time...nnStep 1: Baby safety is your first concern. Be sure to take this into account throughout the baby nursery design process.nnStep 2: Decide on a room style.
May 21, 2008