Baby Gifts News Archive - 30-Nov-2008

Top 10 Baby Gifts for Christmas 2008 (I4U)
It might seem a bit off topic to some that I4U News is publishing a guide for Baby Gifts. I am to be a father soon though, so for months I have been knee deep in baby gear research. My wife and I decided it share some of our best findings in a Top 10 Baby...

Grafton/LaGrange/Columbia Notebook: November 28, 2008 (The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
Cookie fundraiser What do hammers and Christmas Cookies have to do with each other? Nothing at first glance, but when you look a little closer you will see that the North Eaton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) youth sell homemade Christmas cookies to help fund their summer mission trip. The North Eaton Christian [...]

New Baby Bunch Lollipop Onesies Make Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Infants (PRWeb)
Just in time for the holidays, innovative baby gift creator The Baby Bunch has launched the perfect stocking stuffer or package-topper for infants. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/baby-gifts/lollipop-onesies/prweb1675394.htm

Baltimore by Hand: Handmade gift ideas (Baltimore Sun)

Magical moment in shopping (Toronto Sun)
Well, well! The Magical Mystery Bus contest proved to be a resounding success! With stops at Ashley and Ganz and four other warehouse stops, the winners were exhausted but happy. More on our adventures, along with photos and video, in this coming Sunday Sun's Lifestyle pages, but first I must tell you our last stop on the bus tour proved to be memorable -- Mr. B's famous warehouse sale.

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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!

Baby Gifts News Archive - 30-Nov-2008

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Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

Tip #2: Swaddling the Baby

Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends