Baby Gifts News Archive - 31-Oct-2008

Flutterby's opens to flurry of mouthwatering interest (Kearney Hub)
HOLDREGE ? Flutterby?s started from scratch with items made from scratch.

Shop talk: Niven Morgan at The Castle Collection in Cleburne; Aroma Sanctum scents at Nezhoni; Sigerson Morrison shoes ... (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Shop talk Fashion and retail news Niven Morgan personal appearance Dallas-based body-care guru Niven Morgan is making a personal appearance at The Castle Collection gift store from 1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 2. The Castle Collection, 137 S. Ridgeway Drive in Cleburne, has been in business for nearly 35 years, and Morgan will be there during its annual open house, which means that in addition to ...

All are invited to the Church Fall Fair (Wilmington Advocate)
The Church Fall Fair will be held at the Congregational Church of Wilmington on Sat. Nov.8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fancifull Gift Baskets aims to unwrap growth (Los Angeles Times)
A small-business consultant advises owners of the Los Angeles firm to focus on marketing, expand the product line and boost Fancifull's presence on the Web. The back wall at the Melrose Avenue shop Fancifull Gift Baskets is dominated by a giant organizational chart detailing who does what in dozens of jobs across seven divisions and 21 departments.

Sweet Baby Jane's (Portsmouth Herald)
BUSINESS TYPE: Baby gifts for shower, birthday, any occasion

"Grandma's Attic" needs donations (St. James Plaindealer)
? When the idea first came up we called it?Santa's Attic,? said Linda Buller, St. James Community Director.

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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 - 31-Oct-2008

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Tip #1: The Bath Water Temperature

Tip #2: Swaddling the Baby

Tip #3: Ask Family & Friends