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Baby crib sets - safety tips for baby crib sets


Baby crib sets are the fun part of the nursery. The crib has been purchased and assembled (don’t you just love the directions!) and the mattress installed. Whether you wish to design your own custom baby crib sets or select ready-made styles, the choice of fabrics and colors seems endless.

Baby crib bedding and accessories


A must for every nursery is fun and functional baby crib bedding. We have selections for every taste and designs that will create a pleasant and interesting environment for both infant and parents. Baby crib bedding comes in a variety of fabrics and with prices that will suit every budget.

Children's designer clothing; all labels, brands and pressure?


How we bring up our children has always been subject to public scrutiny and never more so than recently with the media hype surrounding childhood obesity and the pressure that children seem to be facing from an increasingly young age with regards to school tests and evaluations. When it comes to how they are dressed, you would think that would be simple - surely you just choose hard wearing, comfortable clothes appropriate for the weather, things they can run around and enjoy life in!

Simple Steps to Calm Your Fussy Baby


It’s everyone's fear - the fussy baby who requires constant attention. You can't put him down, talk on the phone, or cook dinner. Often times these babies don't nap or sleep for long stretches of time, making it even more taxing on you. Here are some tips to help you distract and entertain your fussy baby and preserve some sanity.

Child and Toddler Development Stages


Children are born learners. Children grow, develop, and learn throughout their lives from birth and infancy to adulthood. The early years of a child's life are crucial for cognitive, social and emotional development. The program for children 6 months to 2½ years of age is held in the infant and toddler facility.A child's development is unique and complex. Parenting is important to you because your children matter more than anyone in the world.

Shopping for Baby Bedding Doesn't Have to Put a Damper in Your Hamper


The old adage, you get what you pay for is a motto I live by. I'm all for a good deal - but I never sacrifice quality for cost. Now that does not mean I support splurging on items you can't afford or living beyond your means. It simply means prioritizing your necessities and niceties into categories. We are relentless in our satiating appetites for everything, but the truth is when we spend money on less expensive items, we really end up spending more and it boils down to simple logic.

Why Go With European Baby Clothes and European Childrens Clothes?


Today's fashions are as diverse as the people that embrace them, wear them and share them. But to a certain extent, many of the baby clothing and children clothing found in the USA follows one or two specific trends. After a while, it can be tiresome to see the same cuts, styles, colors, patterns and materials over and over.

Personalized Baby Gifts Are Just Perfect For New Mommys


A lot of noise is made about personalized baby gifts, and with good reason. Personalized baby gifts are a great way to make a standard item something personal and unique, just for the intended recipient (and/or his or her mother!). The latest trend in Hollywood dictates that personalized baby gifts are a must for any baby shower gift. Celebrity moms are competing with one another to come up with the most lavish gift for their bundles of joy, and the bundles of joy belonging to other celebrity moms!

Baby Gift Shopping 101


Baby gifts are extremely fun to shop for. Whether you're shopping for yourself, a friend, or even an anonymous recipient set up for you via a baby gift swap or upcoming surprise party, there's nothing more exciting than picking out a few cherished items for mom-to-be and upcoming baby.

Baby Gifts Need To Impress Mom Too


Baby gifts are most often purchased for the intent of being given to a mom-to-be at her baby shower. While many people mistakenly believe that anything goes for a good baby shower gift, this is simply not the case. While there aren't any truly defined lines for baby gifts and gift giving etiquette, there is one suggestion you should follow closely: don't pick a baby gift that the mom-to-be might find embarrassing or insulting.

Want to Be the Coolest Baby on the Block? Do it With Designer Baby Clothes


Designer baby clothes are all the rage. You read about them in magazines, see photos of them on celebrity websites, and may even know of stores and boutiques that carry lines of them. Of course, not everyone dresses their baby in designer baby clothes. The kind of clothes you dress your baby in depends largely on your income, and how affordable the designer baby clothes may be. There’s also personal tastes and preferences to take into account.

How to Calm Your Fears and Enjoy Baby's First Holiday


Of all the words in the dictionary is there one word that can strike fear into the hearts of even the bravest parents? One word that can cause mums and dads everywhere to break out in a cold sweat and gnaw their fingernails nervously? There is - holiday.

Searching High and Low for the best in Designer Baby Clothes


If you want your darling bundle of joy, or the darling bundle of joy that belongs to a relative or friend to look super chic and fashionable, then you'll need to dress him or her in designer baby clothes. The only question is, where do you buy them at? The fact of the matter is, you won't find anything that would resemble designer childrens clothes in your local Walmart, Target or even Kohl's or Boscov's. So if you would like your sweet princess or pampered prince making the rounds in their stroller while dressed to the nines, you'll need to know exactly where to shop.

Bugaboo Strollers, a Must Have for Parents on the Go!


Bugaboo strollers have hit the baby scene in a big way. Every celebrity has one, or will be getting one as soon as they see the two lines on their pregnancy test. Those who aren't rolling in quite as much dough will be praying fervently for one, or scraping together their own money so that they can buy one. After all, Bugaboo strollers are a must for pushing around your beautiful baby boy or a girl in.

Searching for Designer Baby Clothes is only as Far as Your Internet Connection


Designer baby clothes are a staple of many a baby's wardrobe. Sometimes it is the parents of the child that insist on only the best designer baby clothes, but other times it is gift-givers who gravitate to more expensive gifts to give to parents and a newborn baby.

Fear, Born of Prejudice, has Found a New Face


What would you do if a monster with pointed sharp teeth, blue skin and green hair popped out of your kid’s closet one night? What would your kid do?

European Baby Clothes and Designer Kids Clothes are The Fashion Ticket This Season


European baby clothes are definitely an option for the parent that is looking for a unique and fashionable way to dress their child. While there are many styles of designer kids clothes available here in the United States, after a certain point you start running into the same styles, colors, patterns, materials and cuts of cloth time and time again.

Baby Shower Registry-Building Tips and Ideas


When expecting a little one, creating a registry is the most practical and fun way to ensure friends and family shower you with the items you want and need the most. Kick the effort off with these registry-building tips and must-have items you may not have thought about including:

5 Fun Food Role-Playing Games for Little Ones


It’s common to ask kids to stop “playing with their food,” however, when playtime rolls around, food and fun go hand in hand.

Unique Baby Clothes Make Great Summer Birthday Gifts


Baby clothes are one of my favorite aspects of shopping.Sometimes, the clothes for little ones are just too cute to pass up, especially summer fashions. When summertime shopping needs to result in the perfect gift for a child, designer baby clothes can be just the solution.

Go-To Baby Shower Gift Ideas


Looking for the perfect baby shower gift? A few go-to ideas can make welcoming little ones into the world a breeze. Here are some creative ones to consider:

Baby Photography Tips


They are the most expressive subjects. They grab attention like no other. They can make a picture look simply stunning. But...they are unpredictable, ask for immense tolerance and can make you feel frustrated. I am referring to Baby photography.

This Surprising Discovery About Shaking Babies Will Save Lives


Babies are at far greater risk of brain damage than previously thought.

The Changing Face of Deafness


Less than 1 percent of babies in the United States are born with some level of hearing loss. That may not seem like much. But it means that up to 12,000 American children enter the world each year struggling to hear -- or completely deaf.

Good Nursery Furniture—A Gift for your Bundle of Joy


Shopping for the child in the mother's womb or a newly born baby is an experience to hold on to. The feeling of giving birth to life is unparalleled and the emotional bond shared by the child and its parents is beyond explanation.

Toilet Training 103: How to Curb your frustrations


Potty training can be a very frustrating time for both the parent and the child involved. Too much pressure can interfere with the whole process. If you end up getting angry or frustrated with the lack of progression, you need to consider taking a break from the process.

Safety Of Baby Toys


IIt has taken a great many years to figure out just what makes a good toy for a baby. So many of the toys on the market these days are for children aged three and up and are full of itty bitty parts that could spell disaster if swallowed by a young child.

Simple Baby Toys


Baby toys need to be durable, comforting and stimulating all at the same time. This is one of the reasons that stuffed animals that can also recite the alphabet are so popular. They can stand up to great abuse, they can be cuddled with and that alphabet song will keep your child entertained for hours.

Choosing quality toddler toys


When your child is a toddler his/her brain is running on high-octane energy and your child is learning new things at almost an alarming rate. This is also the age in which children typically learn to walk and suddenly develop the urge to be independent.

Wooden Toys For Working Brains


Wooden toys are much simpler plaything for children and yet, many children tend to favour them over the more complicated toys made from synthetic materials. It often infuriates parents who spend close to a fortune on the most popular toy on the market only to have their child spend roughly five minutes poking at it before returning to the tried and true wooden blocks they've had since they were born.

15 Tips For Helping Children With Learning The Alphabet Letters


volunteer four hours a week in my son's first grade classroom. I help out in a variety of ways but primarily I am involved in literacy activities. It is an exciting time in a child's literacy life as this is the year that emergent readers become full-fledged readers.

New Born Info Guide


Having a baby is a true joy, but every parent should have a BabyGuide that goes with it.

The Methods of Creating a Room for Your Kids


People all want to have a room for their own. If there is a place can nurtures children's imaginations and their sense of belonging, they will be very happy. However, it is a difficult thing to decorate their room.

Caring New Born - An Overwhelming And Life's Biggest Challenge


Having a new baby is a wonderful experience and at the same time caring new born is overwhelming. There are many comfortable and safe ways to carry a baby. Always support your baby's head and neck under forearms as they cannot lift their head.

99% of all crib mattresses sold in America are now unsafe to sleep on, due to new government law


On July 1, 2007, a new government law was passed by the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission) that mandated the use of flame retardant chemicals (FRC's) in all consumer mattresses sold in America, including crib mattresses. All mattresses sold in America, including natural, and organic mattresses have to comply with this new law.

Sleep Sheep is a plush sound machine


The sweet plush little sheep rattle is made for cuddling! Measuring approx 20cm long he's the perfect size for little hands to hold. Nestled deep inside him is a soothing rattle- Cloud b calls it a "quiet rattle" because it's for sleep not play!

Luxurious lofty fabric with subtle texture Lullabag - Blue


The newest addition to the LullaBag line is the beautiful cozy Pointelle Cotton blue designed for year round use.

Valentine's Day and Toddlers


When people think of Valentine's Day many images come to mind. The most common one may include romantic dinners, perfect gifts, and beautiful flowers shared with a significant other. However, Valentine's Day is not just celebrated by adults, but many children celebrate it as well.

Things to consider before buying building blocks


The answer to help your baby learn to speak can be as easy as a set up building blocks. Kids who played with the vibrantly-colored plastic blocks stated to talk faster than others, a study found. Those involved in building blocks performed 15 per cent superior in language and sentence exams, according to the report of survey taken in magazine Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Head Injuries in Children


A head injury can be deceptively dangerous. What may seem to be an innocent head ache may be something more. Conversely, something which you think looks fatal maybe nothing at all. Between 2000 and 2001, 33% of all admissions to hospitals concerning a head injury were under the age of 15

Fun and Appropriate Kids Halloween Costumes for School


With the recent trend in Halloween costumes leaning towards sexier designs, it can be hard to find an appropriate (but fun) Halloween costume for your child. If you need to find a fun Halloween costume for your child to wear to school, here are some ideas for finding that coveted costume.

Simple Steps to Calm Your Fussy Baby


It's everyone's fear - the fussy baby who requires constant attention. You can't put him down, talk on the phone, or cook dinner. Often times these babies don't nap or sleep for long stretches of time, making it even more taxing on you.

Healthy Baby Food - When is the Best Time to Start Consuming Juice?


Mother's milk is the best choice for healthy baby food. However, there will be a time when the baby needs much more nutrients as they grow up and mother's milk can not accomplish it anymore.

Babies Bring Love, Joy, and Opinions


The old saying "babies aren't born with instruction manuals" has opened the door for unwanted advice from family and friends, alike. If you're a mother, specifically a "new" mother, at first you may appreciate the guidance of those that went before you.

Should I Call The Doctor If My Baby Has A Fever


Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness that elevates their temperature.

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