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Celebrating a new arrival gives you the opportunity to get baby gifts they will cherish. Whether you are shopping for relatives, friends or coworkers, practical baby accessories are always appreciated. Gorgeous items wrapped carefully into a beautiful collection will bring tears of joy to the new mother's eyes. Knowing you were able to share that joy by your thoughtful gift is priceless. Baby Boxes website has everything you could want. They offer exquisite gifts for baby and mum carefully placed into adorable boxes that will be the hit of any baby shower or corporate gift to the highest level executive. The Indulgence Baby Box is a gift collection fit for royalty. For baby the collection includes a luxurious thick hooded towel, a roomy 2 layer printed muslin wrap (120cm x 120cm), matching cozy bodysuit, gorgeous reversible matching pants, cute matching boxershorts, soft cotton singlet, fluffy socks, matching beanie, cuddly cotton sleeping pod with zipper, towelling dressing gown w...
Bath time can be an enjoyable time for you and your baby. At this age, you can continue to use a small baby tub or graduate into the big bathtub. Be extremely careful, though. Place a rubber mat in the bottom of the tub, and keep the water level no deeper than four inches. Test the water temperature by placing a few drops on your forearm; it should feel lukewarm. When the tub is ready, place the baby in the water on her back. Keep one arm behind the baby's head and neck, holding on to her shoulder, and use the other hand for washing. Baths should last no more than three or four minutes. Be sure to have a towel waiting and be extremely careful lifting your wet, slippery infant out of the tub. Some three-to six-month-olds do not like bathing in a tub. For these babies, a modified washup can often take the place of a full bath. With a washcloth, you can clean the baby's hands, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, and diaper area....
Playing With Your Baby
Three-month-olds commonly have calm, wakeful periods of up to 45 minutes, and by six months of age, many babies stay awake for stretches of two or three hours. As babies spend more time awake, the opportunities for interaction with parents, siblings, and caregivers increase dramatically. These periods of playful give-and-take can be a source of endless fun for everyone involved. They are also vital to the baby's physical, mental, social, and emotional development. Babies are fascinated with objects that move and make noises, and they love to touch, grasp, shake, and pull whatever they can. They are also fascinated with people and enjoy watching their gestures and facial expressions. Here are a few examples of games that will delight your baby and stimulate her development: • Hold a toy so that the baby can reach for and grasp it. Start by holding the toy close to the baby's chest and directly in front of her eyes. As early as three months of age, the baby will bat at the toy...
Change your baby in a warm, draft-free place. Keep all diapering supplies together, and never leave your baby on a changing table or other elevated surface even for a moment. Falls from changing tables are common, potentially serious, accidents. Remove most of the bowel movement with the soiled diaper, then wipe the diaper area clean with a commercial baby wipe or (for sensitive skin) a cotton ball dipped in warm water. Wipe girls from front to back to avoid spreading bacteria that might lead to a vaginal or urinary tract infection. Dry skin thoroughly (blot, don't rub), paying special attention to skinfolds and creases. When the baby's skin is dry, you may wish to apply baby lotion (not oil). Powder is not recommended, since inhaling it can be harmful. If you do use powder, apply a small amount carefully to avoid making "clouds." Don't use lotion and powder. Until the penis of a circumcised baby is healed, apply a little Vaseline with each diaper change. If you use cloth diape...
Stores and catalogs overflow with every manner of designer clothing, furniture, and other equipment for infants. Most of it is designed to please parents, not babies. If you can afford every luxury or gimmick, that's fine but it's nice to know that babies can get by just as well with the simplest basics! Here are some essentials: Sleeping Quarters When your baby is still a newborn, he can sleep in a bassinet, crib cot, or carriage before graduating to a crib. Most parents choose one of these options so that the baby can sleep near them for the first several weeks of life. There's no real reason, however, not to put the baby into the crib right from the start if you and he are both comfortable with it. In a few months, when your baby is stronger and more mobile, a crib will be an absolute necessity. Be sure to choose a sturdy crib with side slats no more than 23/s inches apart so the baby's head cannot possibly get stuck. Corner posts should be flat to avoid hooking clothing. You ...