9MonthsAndAfter.com » family http://www.9monthsandafter.com Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:06:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Newborn Crib Bedding: Reliability and Taste In A Truly Ideal Sack http://www.9monthsandafter.com/newborn-crib-bedding-reliability-and-taste-in-a-truly-ideal-sack/ http://www.9monthsandafter.com/newborn-crib-bedding-reliability-and-taste-in-a-truly-ideal-sack/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:44:00 +0000 Dorothea Frankson http://www.9monthsandafter.com/?p=6765

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Nursery bedding is often included in bigger decorative sets, many frazzled shoppers know that these sets save money and time–both of which are very valuable. Crib bedding sets are not only some of the safest available, but they are attractive and a good deal as well.

A quality crib bedding ensemble includes standard size sheets that safely hug tight to the mattress to create a safe space for your baby. Additionally, sets of crib bedding generally come with blankets and bumpers that are not too puffy and thick, which most experts recommend is essential to avoid the risk of suffocation for babies.

Baby girl bedding sets comes in a variety of beautiful styles and colors, so many, in fact, that first time parents may find it hard to choose a bedding ensemble for their baby girl’s nursery. The initial approach to nursery decoration is often to determine the hues that will go with the home’s overall decorating scheme.

Single-color sets of bedding designed for baby girls come in a variety of shades, from simple, classic neutrals such as white or beige, to striking arrangements that utilize vivid orange or purple. Thinking of a theme to decorate your child’s room? Coordinated linen ensembles can help tie a room together, bringing together a range of colors and styles into one cohesive image.

If you like two sharply contrasting colors for your nursery decor, you will find a large variety of products that meet this description. Pink and green crib bedding has become very popular recently for good reason, in part because it is so readily available and comes in many variations so that parents can choose a pink and green ensemble that works for them.

Girl’s bedding sets can be found in classic pinks and greens mixed with floral prints to create a distinctly feminine nursery. For shoppers that take a liking to bolder color choices, there are many examples of bedding ensembles that employ geometric prints with eye-catching fuchsia and lime shades.

Dorothea is a writer and researcher on parenting and family issues. She also works part-time as a freelance writer for a baby products company, Kudlee, Inc..

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Why You Should Purchase the Ergo Baby Carrier http://www.9monthsandafter.com/why-you-should-purchase-the-ergo-baby-carrier/ http://www.9monthsandafter.com/why-you-should-purchase-the-ergo-baby-carrier/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:53:58 +0000 Anna Mae Smith http://www.9monthsandafter.com/?p=6762

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One part of parenting is making smart decisions for your child and the other part of parenting is having fun with your child after you give your child all of their basic needs. One great example of an essential item is the Ergo baby carrier.

Over the last couple of years, the Ergo baby carriers have shown to be great for bonding with a child and increasing their level of activity. There are many uses for the Ergo Baby carriers which can be used at the mall, park, or while on vacation together. You might wonder how you can get your hands on such a baby carrier. Below you will find out exactly what the Ergo baby carrier has to offer.

1. Variety of colors to choose from. Tired of the plain colors? The Ergo baby carrier offers a lot of colors to choose from. A perfect example is the black Ergo baby sport carrier, Galaxy grey carrier, Heart Rose carrier, black with camel lining, a plain camel color and cranberry. If you want to experiment, you can even match the clothes of your baby to the color that you have chosen.

The 2nd great part is the superb features. Most moms and dads love products with excellent features. One thing that the Ergo Baby Carrier is well known for is the pack carriers which contains a design that is able to manage the weight of even the heaviest child. You can wear this on your front or as a baby carrier. You can also use this device on the hip. The Ergo baby carrier can be used with the greatest of ease. It also has a unique design that provides support for sitting babies that also gets rid of spine compression and hip compression because of unsupported suspension. This Ergo baby ca3rier also helps when it comes to providing hip and shoulder support thus eliminating parental physical stress. This baby carrier also has a sleeping hood that makes the Ergo baby carrier different from all other baby carriers that exist. This hood for sleeping gives babies support for the head which provides for comfortable sleeping. You will always be able to do your activities. Hood expansions can expand to match the size of your baby as he or she grows.

The third reason is that baby carriages are needed for every activity. Activities must be completed together if a parent is going to successfully bond with a child. Want to know the answer? Nursing a baby becomes ten times easier with the Ergo baby carrier. It is of the greatest of ease to nurse a child as you do your own tasks at the same time. Easy to use shoulder straps will allow you to adjust where your child is sitting. Your baby will end up sitting close to your hipline and you will feel like one person. You will not lose any of your freedom, movement or mobility. For those moms that like going outside, you will be glad to know that the strong bands are still safe while you walk around nature with your Ergo baby carrier.

4. Affordability. But more importantly, the Ergo baby carrier is very affordable which makes it a favorite buy among many parents. Its affordability encourages more people to buy also because of its high quality materials that will surely make your child feel safer and more comfortable. Now that’s what you call a perfect buy.

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10 Ways To Get Your Child Reading http://www.9monthsandafter.com/10-ways-to-get-your-child-reading/ http://www.9monthsandafter.com/10-ways-to-get-your-child-reading/#comments Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:01:47 +0000 Dave Branson http://www.9monthsandafter.com/?p=6757

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When teaching children to read, it shouldn’t be torture. Instead, look for ways to make reading fun! As parents and family members expectantly wait for their child to learn to ready, the pressure can ultimately put a damper on a child’s excitement about reading. Once a child has lost the excitement of reading, the desire may become extinguished. You can help make reading fun for your child, while creating a lifetime love of reading that will stay with your child. Keep reading for ideas on how to actively engage your child in the reading process.

POPCORN READING. Popcorn reading entails having an older reader let the child read the recognized words, and the older reader will read the words causing frustration. This works by using the word “popcorn” to pass off reading to the other reader taking turns reading out loud.

Popcorn Reading – This is a fun way for a child to be able to read the words he/she knows and pass on the words that are causing frustration. While reading a book together, each of you take a turn reading aloud. When the one who is reading says the word “popcorn”, it is the other persons turn to read.

HIGHLIGHT HEAVEN. As long as you own the book, don’t be afraid to mark in it. Using a highlighter to show the words your child reads will make reading fun as your child sees how many words he/she has accomplished. This will boost confidence as your child sees the whole page eventually turn into a big highlighted mark of success.

Highlight Heaven. Grab an older book and a highlighter and have your child highlight every word on the page that he/she can read. After all the words your child knows are highlighted on the page. Now take a moment and have your child look and see how many words that were not hightlighted that he/she can actually read. This is quite a confidence booster.

Flashlight Reading . Before your child is too tired at the end of the day, take some time and read in a dark room. Take a flashlight with you and read the book by flashlight. Little boys especially like this one.

READING CORNER. Designate a special spot in your house as a reading corner. You can have a special rug or pillows in a quiet spot, where your child can “get away” from the activities and simply read. Bean bags are also a great option for reading corners. Decorate it to make it an appealing place for your child to go.

PICTURE DETECTIVE. Have your child become a detective in the story, who tries to guess the next event by looking at the pictures. Read through the story and find out what really happened and how close the pictures were.

POPUP WORDS. This works best for kinesthetic learners (those who learn through touch and feel), but is effective for any child. If your reader has a particular word that keeps giving him trouble, stand up together and sit back down (pop up) every time you read the word. This will let your child associate the word and retain it.

POP UP WORDS. Find a particular word that gives your child trouble, and every time you come across the word in a story “pop up” (stand up together). This will create an association with the word and will help the child remember. This technique works best if your child is a kinesthetic learner – one that learns through touch and feel.

You can make reading fun for you and your child, with these ideas and many others. Invest the time and your child will surprise you by taking off with reading!

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