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Check Toys for Safety Issues
An infant is in need of constant stimulation to help his or her development and many baby toys are designed especially for this purpose. Many toys today appeal to all of the child's senses. Even though toys make great a gift for new moms, don't jump the gun and buy some blindly. Unfortunately you can run into many safety issue with some toys.
You can never be too careful when a baby's safety is at stake. It's important to look into any toy beore buying it. Read reviews on the toy, get information on it from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and get the current year's report findings and recommendations as well as consumer tips on potentially dangerous toys at toysafety.net.
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Is Your Diaper Bag Ready for the Red Carpet?
BlissLiving.com Tip: Obsessed with celebrity moms and their babies? If so, you may have noticed that celebrity moms like Angelina Jolie and Tori Spelling are frequently spotted toting designer baby diaper bags. Even glamorous stars need a few diapers and snacks on hand for play dates and trips out shopping. Thanks to the spotlight on trendy mothers, fashion forward diaper bags have become more popular and widely available.
Brands like Storksak are chic and functional… just ask Ms. Jolie. The starlet has been often seen about town with a Storksak diaper bag draped on her shoulder. In fact, you may have seen the same designer diaper bag featured on The View and The Ellen Degeneres Show. They never look out of place on the arms of Hollywood moms thanks to designs that make them look just like regular luxury handbags. In addition, designer diaper bags aren’t just for moms. Storksak even makes a gorgeous unisex leather diaper bag that’s been photographed on Brad Pitt’s shoulder.
When your children are young, it can be a struggle to feel glamorous. Trendy designer diaper handbags add some easy pizzazz to your everyday routine. Just throw on some big sunglasses and beware the paparazzi!
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A Baby Needs a BABY Blanket
A baby blanket makes an adorable and practical baby shower gift. Before you choose just any blanket, however, keep some safety issues in mind. Under no circumstances should an infant be covered with an adult-sized blanket. If a blanket is too large there will be too much excess fabric and a baby could become tangled and injure himself or become completely covered and risk suffocation. They sell baby blankets for a reason—because they are the appropriate size for a baby. No matter how adorable that huge, fluffy, polka-dotted blanket is, don't buy it for an infant. Instead, opt for a pint-sized hooded blanket or a super-soft blankie (perhaps a flannel one lined with satin). Here are some other bedding safety tips to pass on to the expectant mother:
Before leaving a child unattended, all soft objects such as pillows and large stuffed animals should be removed from the crib
Baby should be placed on his back on a tight-fitting and firm mattress
Place baby with feet at foot of crib and tuck part of blanket under the mattress (the part that covers the baby shouldn't come up farther than his chest).
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Find the Perfect Diaper Bag
BlissLiving.com Tip: What makes the perfect diaper bag? That’s all up to your personal sense of style. But some features are important no matter what style baby diaper bag you choose. Baby diaper bags should always include tools to make diaper changes quick and easy.
Changing pads, zippered compartments for valuables, bottle or sippy cup holders and easy access diaper compartments will make your life much easier. As long as the bag you’re scoping out has some or all of those elements, you’re on your way toward easier outings.
Just because a bag is functional doesn’t mean it has to be unattractive. Even cheap baby diaper bags should be fashionable. You’ll be carrying your diaper bag out all the time, so you don’t want it to be ugly! Look for luxury diaper bags if you plan on using the bag as your primary handbag. If you’ll be carrying a purse as well as a diaper bag, a baby changing bag is a great alternative for occasional use.
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Clueless About Diaper Bags?
So, you're baby shower bound and you've heard that diaper bags make great baby gifts--you're sold on the idea. Now that you have decided to buy the new mommy a diaper bag you need some diaper bag tips. If you're completely in the dark when it comes to the bags, let's start with the basics.
Diaper bags usually come in three basic styles:
Hand held tote bag
Over-the-shoulder purse style
The backpack diaper bag
Some diaper bags are versatile and have both over-the-shoulder straps and hand held straps. Diaper bags are generally available in two sizes: Large, which hold tons of baby supplies and toys and smaller bags, which hold just the essentials.
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Think Pink for the New Baby Girl
BlissLiving.com Tip: The news is out. It’s a girl! Want to congratulate the new parents? Start looking for the perfect baby girl gift to celebrate.
Nothing says baby girl like the color pink. If you’re shopping for a traditional baby shower gift, look for pink layette items. Baby girl gifts don’t have to be boring. They can be downright luxurious thanks to stylish materials like pink cashmere and faux mink.
Remember, you don’t have to stick to clothes. For a baby girl gift that will really stand out, try a bouquet of “flowers” made of recycled paper and organic baby clothes. If you want to be practical, a hand painted wooden wastebasket makes a touching gift the parents may not have thought of. Parents will also get practical use out of a pink baby blanket. If you decide to celebrate the new baby girl with a gift for mom, try personalized jewelry for a unique baby shower gift that the new mom can treasure for years to come.
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Safety Before Fashion
Here's a word to the wise: Before you you buy all those frilly, fancy baby clothes to give as a gift at the next baby shower that you attend, think about the safety of that baby before the trendiness of the clothes. Clothes adorned with attachments like clasps, buttons, lace, ties, beads, etc. are a potential risk to a new baby. If any of these things fall off they can become choking hazards. It's also not a good idea to buy clothing that is made of materials that may be scratchy against a baby's delicate skin.
Stick to soft materials that will be comfortable. And, try to refrain from outfits that have attachments that could hinder everyday activities (big buckles on the front that could make crawling or sleeping on her stomach uncomfortable, dangling pieces that could get tangled on teeny hands or feet, etc.). Remember, you can keep that little one looking cute while still keeping safety in mind.
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Is Mothers Jewelry Fashionable?
BlissLiving.com Tip: A few years ago, mothers jewelry meant childish stick figures with birthstones for heads. Fashion-conscious moms weren’t clamoring to pick them up. But these days, jewelry for mom can be chic, fashionable and high-end. Fine jewelry artisans are putting their talents to work to create wearable art celebrating the joy of motherhood.
New mom jewelry and personalized mothers jewelry are very popular, and for good reason! Mothers necklaces and mothers bracelets are crafted in fine gold, silver, and accented with gemstones or pearls. Depending on mom’s personal style, she can choose special occasion jewelry or quirky, unique everyday wear.
Mommy jewelry is a badge of pride—a touching way for mom to announce her love for her children to the world. From new moms to grandmothers, fashionable women are wearing lockets, personalized pendants, charm bracelets, and delicate dog tags. Even celebrity moms have been spotted on the red carpet wearing mothers jewelry. Don’t worry, mom; you can follow their lead without picking a bizarre celebrity baby name!
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A Gift for Daddy
Who says that baby shower gifts have to be just for the moms and babies? Raising a baby is a joint effort so why not get something to help the future daddy along the way too? How about giving him the "Survival Handbook for Dads." This is a great manual on just about anything pertaining to fatherhood. It is even divided into easy-to-find sections so everything can be located quickly. Want to go for something with a little more depth? Try getting him "101 Secrets a Good Dad Knows." This book goes beyond simple how to's and delves into things that a father can teach a child that will improve self reliance and boost self confidence. Just a few of the things covered in this book include:
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