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Using cornstarch for diaper rash can really dilute any skin reaction that a child may be experiencing. Use cornstarch for diaper rash with help from a former family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Curing diaper rashes means taking a look at a few key things, including the laundry detergent you've been using. Cure diaper rashes with help from a former family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Extra baby wipe containers actually make perfect storage items. Decorate a baby wipes container with help from an experienced crafts expert in this free video clip.
A contrary baby can be challenging – especially when your youngster chooses battles that are non-negotiable. When your child draws the line at teeth-brushing and refuses to cooperate willingly, you may need to take control of the situation. Even if your baby cries, you still need to make sure his teeth get clean. Proceed carefully and calmly to help your child learn that brushing teeth is a required task.
Your baby will be fascinated with his own reflection at a very early age, so a baby mirror is a great toy to have around. Looking in the mirror can help stimulate your infant's vision, help him develop language and social skills, as well as learn about his own self-identity. While he won't know it's him until he's approaching toddlerhood, your baby will have fun playing with his reflection as an infant.
Once a baby starts sleeping more soundly at night – perhaps even sleeping through until morning – a diaper needs to hold up under these conditions. To avoid wet pajamas and bedding, a diaper may need to have extra absorbency. The leak-prevention measures you take depend on whether you are diapering with disposables or cloth diapers. Both diapering methods have ways to prevent leaks.
Cloth diapering has come back into favor in recent years. The cost-saving, environmental aspect makes cloth diapering attractive to many parents. Flat diapers and prefolds are the type of cloth diapers used 20 years ago but still have advantages in today’s cloth diapering scene. While the two diaper styles have some similarities, each has different features that may make one style more attractive than the other for your cloth diapering needs.
In addition to changing up to 10 diapers a day, new parents may find themselves fighting diaper rash. This red, sore rash is most common in babies 8 to 10 months old, though babies of any age may get diaper rash. Parents can do a lot to relieve a baby's diaper rash and to prevent future cases from appearing again, including giving him or her a warm water bath.
Dentists today recommend that parents take kids in for their first visit before their first birthday, and when they find cavities, they advise having them filled. Parents often balk at this; after all, 20 years ago, parents didn't even take kids to the dentist until their permanent teeth came in. Why not just let the baby teeth fall out and pray that the permanent teeth come in stronger and with fewer cavities? Although it's an expense, it's worthwhile to fill baby teeth, for several reasons.
The secret to making baby diaper cards rests within a few key areas of your preparation process. Make baby diaper cards with help from a crafts expert if fifteen years in this free video clip.
A number of different home remedies are great for easing the pain associated with diaper rash. Ease the pain of diaper rash with help from a family case worker for CPS in this free video clip.
Bathing and diapering a baby always requires you to keep a few key things in mind. Find out how to bathe and diaper a baby with help from a family case worker in this free video clip.
Putting clips in a baby's hair requires you to make sure that the clips themselves are age appropriate. Put clips in a baby's hair with help from a family case worker and parenting coach in this free video clip.
A diaper rash infection is something you can heal with natural remedies right in the comfort of your own home. Find out about natural healing for diaper rash infections with help from a Doctor of Naturopathy and Naturopathic Ministry in this free video clip.
Cloth diapers can save a family money because they get used repeatedly. Because they are used many times before a child is ready for toilet training, you may want to spice them up a little. Some types of cloth diapers are well-suited to several kinds of sewn-on embellishments. Others require special care when sewing on embellishments. But all kinds of cloth diapers can be made into works of art.
Young infants have a limited range of movement. With a large amount of time spent sleeping or sitting in swings and car seats, the back of your baby's head spends a lot of time in contact with other surfaces. If your baby is rubbing the hair away from the back of his head, there are some steps you can take to reduce the impact.
Cloth diapers may be sewn so that, once soiled, the soaking pad may be removed, thrown away and replaced. A diaper with a removable insert follows the same pattern as all other cloth diapers, but the bottom edge is left open to create a pocket where the insert may be replaced. If no premade inserts are available, a washcloth-sized piece of absorbent fabric, folded lengthwise three times, can be used instead. However, if a cloth insert is used, a leak-proof diaper cover should be worn, or the diaper may wick to the baby’s body or clothes when wet.
Adult diapers can be costly and are damaging to the environment. Alleviate these concerns by making your own cloth diapers at home. Cloth diapers can be re-used indefinitely, and you can make them using old clothes that you no longer plan to wear.
A baby shower guest book is a perfect combination of practicality and sentimental value. Not only does it give you a list of attendees and gifts to help you write your thank you cards, but it gives you a keepsake you can look back on years after your child has grown up. Although you can just use a journal or notebook as a guest book, designing your own pages for the book lets you give your guests guidelines on what to write.
Laundry day may come with its fair share of surprises, from pens in the pockets to a disposable diaper left in the diaper bag. The results are less than pleasing. While chemicals exist to remove stains, the lint from a disposable diaper gets on all the clothes in the washing machine. The entire load must be treated. You could sponge off or run a lint roller over every piece of clothing in the washing machine, but there is another solution that works well.
Disposable diapers are the most popular type of diapers in the U.S., combining convenience, easy cleanup and high availability. Many parents are proponents of washable cloth diapers for several valid reasons, not the least of which is the considerable environmental impact of disposable diapers.
Baby hammocks have a soothing effect on babies. The cradle they create is reminiscent of the womb, which causes babies to feel safe. The hammock elevates the baby's head, relieving reflux and colic symptoms. It also allows parents to easily rock a fussy baby and settle them down, so that they can fall back asleep. Using a swing frame as the support for the hammock allows you to place it anywhere -- knowing that the baby is safe and secure.
Changing a baby is a frequent task, so make it convenient by having diapers on hand in an organized fashion. Hanging diaper stackers do just that. Sew your own diaper stacker to match the decor of your baby's nursery, or customize it with his name. The stacker will not only be useful but also fashionable in baby's room. An open-top design makes loading diapers easier than with other styles.
A new father might be feeling anxious and uneasy about his responsibilities as a dad. A fun way to help him relax is to give him his own special diaper changing tool belt, so he has everything he needs when changing the baby's diapers. Making your own belt is a fairly easy task, and it gives you the chance to get creative while acknowledging the man's new role as a father.
Babies need to be bathed two to three times a week during their first year. The reason for the scarcity of the bathing routine is to protect little skin and hair from unnecessarily drying out. Smaller infants that have a small amount of hair, or very fine hair, may need extra hair attention. While it may seem that little to no hair may not need as much cleaning, it is important to clean the hair and scalp whenever the baby takes a bath. Additionally, knowing the right way to take care of the hair on a daily basis allows the…
You spent hours poring over baby name books, scouring the Internet for a meaningful name with a pleasing sound, making lists and going over them with your spouse so the two of you could settle on one for your unborn child. After all that thoughtful consideration, create a decorative piece of wall art for your child's nursery that features that chosen combination of letters. Hang the piece of art over your child's crib or on the nursery door.
Cloth diapering can save the environment while saving the parents money at the same time. Make your own wool diaper covers for babies by using old wool sweaters from your closet or a local thrift store. The wool will help to pull away moisture from cloth diapers and keep baby warm and dry.
Sensory stimulation for infants is an important aspect of their development because it helps teach them how to move and walk, talk and sing, and interact with their environment and other people. Toys and activities are both effective at providing stimulation for your child. While many toys on the market can be expensive, you can make effective sensory toys on your own.
Prefold diapers are one of the most flexible designs of cloth diapers. This is because they can be folded and tucked to fit a baby's rapidly-growing shape and also, once the baby outgrows smaller diapers, flannel prefolds can be folded for use as doublers inside a larger diaper.
Embroidery can make a plain burp cloth into a beautiful and personalized gift for a new mother. There are many options for the material, decorations and style you choose. The simplest and most common choice for material is a plain white pre-folded cotton diaper. These diapers can be acquired at most stores that sell baby supplies, or can be ordered online. You can make a beautiful embroidered burp cloth in an afternoon.
Adding a hair accessory to your sweet baby girl's outfit can be a challenge when she barely has any hair. Most accessory boutique hair accessories require at least enough hair for a barrette to grab onto, which your baby probably doesn't have. You can, however, fashion your own little flowers that clip onto whatever little bit of hair she has, or can even clip on a headband for the baby with no hair.
Handmade gifts for a baby can become treasured possessions shared for years to come. Ribbon yarn is soft, pliable and makes a special headband for a baby girl. Ribbon yarn is flat, thin and comes in a wide variety of gradient color patterns. A puffy crochet stitch is a soft stitch that will stretch and fit comfortably on a baby's head. The basic puffy stitch headband can be made easily.
Decorating for a baby shower takes a great deal of time and money, so make your centerpiece really stand out to mom and guests by combining a creative display with useful items that mom will truly appreciate. Create a baby carriage with diapers and receiving blankets for boy-, girl-, or gender-neutral-themed showers to match any decor. While the mom-to-be may be reluctant to take apart your gorgeous centerpiece, she will truly appreciate the time, effort and thought while she enjoys its many useful parts.
Clay baby feet and hand impressions are memorable keepsakes to keep in a baby album or display on your walls or mantle space. These can be professionally made, but you can also do it yourself at home. Knowing how to make your own baby hand and feet clay impressions gives you the ability to immortalize the memory of your child's little, cute feet and hands.
A monogrammed diaper burp cloth makes a great personalized gift for new parents. The downside to embroidering a piece such as a burp cloth is that both sides of the cloth will be visible. The back of embroidery designs are not attractive. A simple solution is to cover them with a simple scrap of fabric. A coordinating piece of fabric can be sewn on the back of the diaper burp cloth to hide the back of the embroidery. This also makes the cloth two sided and more versatile.
Cocktail napkins, in plain white or cute patterns, can make crafty diaper pins for baby shower guests. To play a popular baby shower game, make a diaper pin for each guest and squirt a small amount of mustard inside one of them. Have guests check and provide a gift for the guest with the dirty diaper. Another idea is to turn the diapers into name tags by labeling each one.
As a parent, the number of baby care choices you have is astounding -- from how to feed your baby to whether to use disposable or cloth diapers. Many parents decide to use their own wipes to save money, since constantly buying disposable wipes gets costly. Making your own diaper wipe solution also allows you to know exactly what goes into the mixture, which can help your baby if he has easily irritated skin.
Peanut baby slings gained their name from their unique shape that allows them to hold a baby close to a mother’s body, much like a peanut in a shell. They are light, easy to put on and keep a baby close for transporting or nursing. While it’s possible to purchase a baby sling, making one yourself is not too difficult if you have access to a sewing machine.
Babies learn though sensory perception, so it is imperative to stimulate their different senses. The best infant toys are toys appeal to multiple senses, including sight, sound and touch. For a craft project based on sensory stimulation, construct toys that engage different modes of perception. The toys will not only entertain your baby, they will promote brain activity and intellectual development.
If you are hosting or helping to plan a baby shower, use the invitations to set the theme for the party by folding them in the shape of diapers. If you know the sex of the baby, use feminine colors such as pink, or masculine colors such as blue. Once folded, slide these whimsical invitations into an envelope of a complementary color and send them to desired guests. There are a couple folding methods for diaper invitations.
One of the more significant choices to make as a new parent is how to diaper your infant. This necessity will continue for a few years and could cost you thousands of dollars depending on which material you use — disposable or reusable. Going the "greener" route with cloth diapers offers several key advantages which impact your wallet, the environment and even your baby's health.
A large baby-wipe case handcrafted from beautifully patterned fabric is the perfect gift for a new mother at her baby shower. A large case will make carrying plenty of diaper wipes convenient and even stylish, and be big enough to hold a plastic travel diaper-wipe container. Made from an outer layer of fabric, a well-made case includes inner layers of interfacing for sturdiness and fleece for a soft feel. You can even personalize the gift with the baby's name or birth date.
Baby-related word scrambles are a great baby shower activity. A word scramble is a brain teaser in the form of a list of words whose letters have been scrambled. The goal is to unscramble the letters to find the original words. If your friends are the competitive type, you can even use the word scramble as a contest with a small prize for the first person to unscramble the whole list.
Diaper creams work wonders for a baby’s rash, but the same cannot be said of the cream’s effect on clothes. Whether you use a cloth diaper and forgot to line it or you accidentally trail your sleeve in the cream, you now have a situation on your hands. Zinc oxide diaper creams can leave a stain on most types of fabrics, but luckily the stain is usually not too difficult to remove. Gather up a few household items and get ready to banish that stain from your clothing.
Make your own baby wipes to be friendly to your pocket book, the environment and your baby's bottom. Disposable wipes often contain harsh detergents or alcohol that dry out a baby's skin. Daily use of disposable wipes can lead to an unnecessary increase in your grocery bill, and an unnecessary increase of waste in your local landfill. Use scrap materials to make a steady supply of reusable baby wipes that will last for months and that you can wash at your own convenience.
When unexpected messes happen, a convenient clean-up is not always nearby. Burt's Bees offers a proven line of products that can alleviate your sticky situations. Using Burt's Bees natural, eco-friendly product line, make convenient cleaning wipes to use in your home, office or car. Find out about Burt's Bees products and make homemade disposable wipes today.
Cloth wipes are an inexpensive, green alternative to manufactured disposable baby wipes. Although containers of store-bought wipes cost only a few dollars, their cost can add up over time. However, not only will you save money by making your own cloth wipes, you will also be helping the environment by reducing paper waste. You can make your own cloth wipes simply with a few key ingredients and a reusable plastic container.
A wipe warmer is an appliance that warms baby wipes to help a baby feel more comfortable when he's being cleaned. If you prefer to mix your own wipes solution for cloth baby wipes, you don't need to use a special formula for wipes that are stored in a warmer. The recipe explained here includes a soothing lavender scent to help your child relax. The wipes will also release a pleasant smell when the warmer is opened.
There isn't a season of the year when muddy or dirty paws aren't part of owning a dog. If your dog delights in rolling, digging or playing outside, cleanup is a regular part of your routine. Making your own dog wipes is easy, cost effective and can be tailored to your dog's needs and your preference for scent and ingredients. Best of all, it's better for your dog than store-bought products.
A scalloped edge is a decorative type of edging that can be used on a variety of sewing projects, from clothing to bedding to curtains. The scallops themselves are a series of repeating arc shapes. Scalloped ruler templates are available commercially at a number of stores. Making your own however is a viable option as you already have the necessary tools around the house. This method calls for lightweight cardboard, which stands up well to repeated use.
