Baby Gifts News Archive - 31-Dec-2007

Stranger is a red suit visits local refugees (The Buffalo News)
Santa Claus strode into the dining room of the Vive La Casa refugee center on the city?s East Side on Friday ? and 2-year-old Sarah Tesfamariam burst into tears.

Celebrities continued their roller-coaster ride in 2007 (The Toledo Blade)
Nothing in life is certain except for death and taxes? oh, and the roller...

Across time and beyond time: Catholics' firm faith can help correct nation's drift (Hibbing Daily Tribune)
A long time ago in another country, an Irishman and I would argue amiably about whether the Catholic church, his church, had any fixed existence across time?or as devout Catholics would have it, beyond time.

Jeweler prizes quality, service (The Fort Collins Coloradoan)
Question: For readers who may not know, what is Garwood's Jewelers?

Stargazing | 2007: Perps and burps (The Kansas City Star)
What a crazy year in Celebrity Land. If stars weren't having a baby or getting knocked up, they were having a mug shot taken.

Baby gifts stolen from under tree (BBC News)
Police launch an investigation after presents for a one-year-old boy are stolen from under the Christmas tree at his home in Cheshire.

Baby Gifts in Pole Position: the Corner Stork Debuts Officially Licensed NASCAR Collection (PR.com)
Online baby & children's gift boutique introduces official NASCAR baby apparel and gifts for the nursery. [PR.com - September 20, 2007]

Stranger in a red suit visits local refugees (Phayul)
Buffalo, December 22: Santa Claus strode into the dining room of the Vive La Casa refugee center on the city?s East Side on Friday ? and 2-year-old Sarah Tesfamariam burst into tears.

Christmas is six times better for family (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
WESLEY CHAPEL - To many, the frequent wailing may just seem like crying babies. But to the Bylers, it's the sound of joy. This year, Christmas is taking on a whole new meaning.

Elf dolls create holiday magic for kids, retailers (The Daily Comet)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The Cahill family of north Shelby County welcomed a new addition for the holiday season: Ribbon. Ribbon is an elf, and quite the prankster.

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When you first bring your newborn home, and this is your first child, perhaps, after nine long months, you feel prepared and ready for this new wonderful responsibility. However, you might also feel a bit nervous because you want to do the right thing. Regardless of how prepared you are, there are a few important baby care tips that all parents should follow.

Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

When it comes to baby care tips, there is a trick regarding checking the right bath water temperature that has probably been used for hundreds of years. When you first have a newborn, obviously you cannot put the baby in the tub yet, so you will need to give it a light bath with a washcloth in a bath chair for new babies.

However, once the baby is able to sit up on its own, you can start considering whether it is time to bathe the baby in a regular bathtub. If you choose to do so, an important baby care tip is to remember that the water should only be at most 3 or 4 inches deep.

When it comes to the temperature of the water, test it by placing the inside of your wrist on the surface of the water. This part of your body is very sensitive, much like the skin of a baby, so if it feels like it is room temperature, then it would be acceptable for bathing the baby.

Tip #2: Swaddling the Baby

Newborn babies are very sensitive to cold temperatures. Remember, they have been in a nice warm womb for the past nine months! So, it is important that you keep the newborn clothed as often as possible and wrapped securely in a blanket. This gives them the feeling that they are still in the womb.

Swaddling the baby is an effective technique for getting the baby to stop crying, too. Sometimes babies cry not just because they are hungry or messy, but also because they do not feel secure, and properly swaddling the baby will provide them with that security.

Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends

These are just some of the many baby care tips that you can follow. For more information, ask family and friends what advice they have. Or, check the internet, as there are reputable websites that can help new parents. Remember, taking care of a baby is a learning process, so have patience and you will succeed!

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Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

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Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends