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Baby monitor: very useful item to hear your baby and not need to be right by her room at all times. At night, I recommend turning this off, as it will magnify every turn and moan your baby emits, keeping you awake. Your baby needs you to get your rest!
Car seat: absolutely mandatory. Hospitals wont even let you go home until you bring the car seat in and demonstrate an ability to strap your baby in safely. Your baby will outgrow the infant seat you initially buy for her and will go through another 2 seats by the age of 8, but as long as they meet safety requirements, buying 2nd hand is safe and fine.
Crib: when deciding on a crib, look for these features:
o Mattress should fit snugly on all 4 sides
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You can make your own cards or download free printable cards at Moms Break. Both are described below.
You can make your own cards by cutting playing-card-sized rectangles out of heavy weight craft paper and then writing letters and numbers on each card. Decorate the cards with baby shower stickers.
Or get free baby shower cards for this game at Moms Break baby shower free printables. A zip file with sheets containing A Z and 0 9 can be downloaded free at http://babyshower.momsbreak.com/card-game.html Each sheet has four letters or numbers on different colored baby rattles. After downloading the zip file containing the ..
o Mattress should be firm and good quality
o Guardrail should be at least 26 above the top of the mattress
o Space between the crib slats should be no more than 2.375
o A crib bumper will help keep your babys arms and legs out of the slats of the crib
Bouncy seat: highly useful item both for protection and containment of baby when you cannot hold her, but also for feeding of rice cereal at about 6 months of age. At this age, babies typically dont have the upper body strength to support themselves in a high chair.
Traditional, Classic, And Old World Baby Clothing Dressing Your Baby The Old-School WayIn today s world there are nearly as many styles in baby clothing as there are babies crawling about. Parents who want modern clothing can find it at the nearest Wal-Mart, those who desire alternative forms of clothing for their babies can usually find it online, some people make their baby clothing by hand, cutting cloth and sewing together designs from patterns purchased at the nearest Hancock Fabrics location. The choices are nearly limitless and include styles and designs too numerous to mention completely.
Like in other areas of the fashion world, baby clothes designs never really die, t ..
Sling or backpack: if used with caution and good sense, this is a safe item and will not cause neck or back problems. If used too much, these problems can plague your baby. Choose one that fits you well and will grow with your baby. For young babies, I recommend the Snugli, and for older babies that are able to support themselves sitting up, I recommend the Hip Hammock.
Playpen: a wonderful tool to permit yourself to get things done and keep your baby safe. I recommend using a playpen once your baby is 5 months of age or older, unless you use it for temporary sleeping quarters. Containment of a baby that cannot crawl or roll in to danger is largely unnecessary; a floor gym will entertain your baby so you can accomplish tasks as well.
About the Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a baby and parenting expert specializing new mothers and single parent issues. Visit http://www.babyhelp411.com/ for more information on how to raising healthy, happy children.
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