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As easy as ABC - Teaching the alphabet to your pre-schooler
Sep 30th, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

Letters are important - they are the building blocks towards a lifetime of reading, writing and learning and should not be taught solely with paper pencil worksheets. Instead, parents can plan entertaining yet educational activities their child will enjoy taking part in. There is no better way to help kids learn the ABC of letter than by making the learning fun.

Any alphabet learning activity you begin with your child should last only five to ten minutes per day depending on your child. As a parent, you already know your child’s attention span and can time each activity accordingly. Also, plan just one activity per session introducing five letters at a time. Learning the alphabet in no particular order is difficult for children, howevert is a key skill needed for their success as readers. Keeping activities short and engaging will make an enormous difference to children as they begin to learn the basics of reading.

Here are some ideas for you to try at home.

Letter of the day

Nominate a letter of the day – for example the letter S - and plan a couple of activities around that. For example, print and color coloring sheets of a favourite character such as Spongebob Squarepants whose initials are SS and at sites like Spongebob Coloring Pages you’ll find the best Spongebob colouring pictures. Also, why not eat food beginning with S such as sausages or sweetcorn? And do some of the other activities mentioned in this article involving the letter S.

Bath time foam letters

Parents can purchase a bucket of foam letters from any dollar store. These letters are fantastic fun for your young learner in the bathtub. Parents can place letters on the side of the bathtub, spell our words and review letters.

Shaving cream letters

Parents take a cookie sheet or spray shaving cream directly on your kitchen table. Ask your little one to smooth out the cream to form a square. Hold your child’s index finger and assist him with forming a letter. Then ask your child to wipe that letter away and begin again.

Letter art

Using bingo dabbers or finger paints have your child create one large uppercase letter filling the entire space of an A4 piece of paper. Create each letter in alphabetical order and decorate the child’s bedroom or playroom with these letters. The art your child creates will be much more meaningful to him or her than any store bought alphabet poster.

Magnetic letters

Place five magnet letters on a cookie sheet and tell your child the letter you would like for her to find. Be sure to take turns in guessing when your child has mastered all letters.

Rice printing

Spread out a thin layer of uncooked rice on a cookie sheet. Choose a letter with your child and ask him to draw it in the rice. Repeat using other letters. This will give your sensory motivated learner another way to internalize letters.

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Sep 28th, 2009 by babyclothes

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Evermore Give Preference to Reliability When Buying Crib Bedding For Your Little Doll
Sep 28th, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

The emotion parents go through when bringing a new baby home can be described as both exciting and nerve-wracking. A child of course is a great exciting addition to the family, but at the same time it creates nervousness  about the safety hazards that may threaten the baby. A baby’s crib presents hazards and dangers that many parents sadly overlook. Every year thousands of infants are injured or killed by improperly arranged crib decorations and baby bedding. Although all deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cannot be explained, many tragedies can be prevented.

You will want colors and patterns you love but choose carefully for quality’s sake when it comes to baby crib bedding sets. Before your child sleeps in her baby bedding for the first time, make sure you have cleaned it with detergent which is safe for babies. Because you don’t know where blankets have been, wash them before putting them in the crib.

Baby room decor and bedding sets for your baby should be always include a quality mattress, since the linings of lower priced mattresses can often break, leaving the exposed springs to harm your baby. If you notice even a small amount of wear, replace the crib mattress as soon as possible. A mattress pad is supposed to fit under the sheets, and should fit the mattress tightly. A mattress is too thick, and needs to be replaced, if tightly-stretched sheets tend to pop loose.

Check over your baby’s crib every time you use it, look for loose strings, rips or tears, so your baby is safe. A crib bumper can stop your baby from rubbing on the hard rails of a crib, but make sure the bumper is tied securely and there are no hanging flaps or strings.

Your baby should not have any toys in the crib when they are sleeping. Although toys like stuffed animals may seem innocuous, they can be very dangerous if they end up against the baby’s face. Keep an eye on the baby as he or she plays with these items and remove all toys from the crib at bedtime. A special foam wedge will elevate a baby’s head if needed as pillows are simply not necessary. Some cribs can accommodate a mesh canopy which provides protection from insects as well as pets.

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Sep 27th, 2009 by babyclothes

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Your toddler’s manual dexterity - activities to improve it
Sep 26th, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

Fine motor skills are defined as the coordination of small muscle movements which usually occur in the fingers and usually in coordination with the eyes. When related to the hands (and fingers) the term dexterity is most commonly used.

Manual dexterity is the ability for the hands and fingers to make coordinated movements. Strong fine motor skills, such as those used when writing, knitting, sewing and other activities that involve the hands and fingers, rely on manual dexterity.

In young children, manual dexterity is developed normally through routine activities that also require hand-eye coordination. Some children’s fine motor skills develop faster and are stronger than those of others and some children with weak fine motor skills may struggle when learning to form letters and beginning to write.

Because there are many reasons why fine motor skills and the associated manual dexterity may be affected, paediatric occupational therapists often work with children to improve their manual dexterity.

Thankfully however, there are many ways to help your child improve manual dexterity through simple every day, hands-on activities. Exercising a child’s fingers and hands can dramatically improve their manual dexterity so do try some of the following activities:

Threading cereals that have an O-shape – Threading cereal onto yarn is an activity that requires fine motor skills and is repetitively exercising the same muscles, all the while practicing hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Sewing with yarn and cardboard – This is another activity that can improve manual dexterity and builds on fine motor skills. Children simply feed the wool (or yarn) back and forth through holes which requires concentration and can also satisfy a child creatively.

Coloring pages – Coloring in - more so than ‘random’ drawing, requires children to grip crayons and stay within the lines of the image they are trying to color. This too requires concentration and gives the child an end result to be proud of. At sites such as Bratz Coloring Pages you’ll find the best Bratz printables for little girls, while little boys would perhaps enjoy the Pokemon coloring sheets at Pokemon Coloring Pages.

For particularly young children who cannot yet color or play with small objects, a classic shape sorter toy is a great place to start. For older kids, small, interlocking building blocks such as those by Lego or Duplo are great ways to play while improving and strengthening their manual dexterity.

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The First 6 Weeks
Sep 25th, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

The First Six Weeks

Breast milk is the best food you can give to your
baby.  Breast milk is a complete food source,
containing all the nutrients your baby need - at
least 400 of them to be exact, including hormones
and disease fighting compounds that aren’t found
in formula.

The nutritional makeup in breast milk will adjust
to your baby’s needs as he or she grows and
develops.  Aside from the brain building, infection
fighting benefits of breast milk, which no formula
can match, nursing will also help to build a special
bond between you and your baby.  When nursing,
your child thrives on the contact, cuddling, and
holding - which you will as well.

Since breast feedings can take up to 40 minutes or
more, you should pick a cozy spot for nursing.  The
atmosphere is very important, even more so in the
early days of breast feeding when you’re still
trying to get the hang of it.  If you get easily
distracted by noise, go somewhere quiet.

You should always hold your baby in a position
that won’t leave your arms or back sore.  It works
the best to support the back of your baby’s head
with your hand, although which position you choose
depends on what’s more comfortable to you.

When supporting your baby, a nursing pillow can
sometimes be a big help.  You should never feed
until both you and your baby are comfortable.  Pay
attention to how your breasts feel when your baby
latches on, as his mouth should cover most of the
areola below the nipple, and the nipple should be
far back into your baby’s mouth.

While some women adjust to breast feeding easily,
other moms find it hard to learn.  If you feel
discouraged, always know that you aren’t the only
one.  Everyone feels different when starting, it
all depends on the mother and the situation.

Breast feeding will take practice.Therefore, you
should give yourself as much time as you need to
get it down to second nature.  Always take it one
feeding at a time.  If you are having a bad day,
tell yourself that it’ll get better.  Keep in mind
that any problems are temporary, as you’ll be
nursing like a pro by your six week postpartum
checkup.

The first six weeks will be both an adventure and
training.You can’t expect to know everything when
you begin, which is where training and practice will
really help you excel.  The more you breast feed,
the more you’ll learn.  You’ll also build a bond
with your baby - which is something you’ll always
have for the rest of your lives.

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Colorful Motifs of Newborn Nursery Bedding for a Lakers Lover
Sep 24th, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

Baby bedding has not always been available in such a wide variety of personalized, unique themes. If the baby’s father is a Lakers fan, crib accessories such as pillows and sheets featuring Lakers logo would be a good choice. Babies are far too young to really notice, let alone appreciate, the way their nurseries are decorated, so parents might as well decorate their nurseries according to their own tastes.

This is the age of uniqueness and personalization - you can have a one-of-a-kind nursery with baby bedding and toys that are true works of art. For any kind of taste or choice,one can have easy access to baby boy bedding. You can even choose baby bedding sets that shows your support for nearly every sports team imaginable, including the Los Angeles Lakers.

One has to wonder why the parents go through the trouble of so carefully decorating their children’s nurseries when the children are so young they hardly recognize the world around them. Babies begin to notice color and shapes almost from the beginning, but most would be content with nurseries much more simple than one might think, and what many parents seem to think is necessary. It seems as though parents are ecstatic to have the opportunity to buy bibs covered in cartoon characters and bedding featuring their favorite sports team’s logo.

You can give your baby’s team spirit a head start by letting them dream in colorful basketball team crib bedding. Judging from the tremendous number and variety of accessories for nurseries, it seems all parents are eager to deck their children out with all the latest. In fact, nursery accessories like baby bedding are bigger sellers now than they have ever been in the past.

Parents often have the desire to buy everything they can for their child, whether or not their child is old enough to understand ownership of material goods. There is no evidence to suggest that the decor of the nursery has any influence over the child’s development. Bedding in a crib should actually be limited, according to pediatricians.

It is possible for parents to show their pride in the Lakers through their babies without necessarily wanting to convert the babies into fans of the Lakers. Finding your team’s logo for your child’s bed is always a high point for a parent.

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Sep 24th, 2009 by babyclothes

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Davids Constructive Advice To Understand While Choosing A Babies Keepsake Footprint Kit
Sep 23rd, 2009 by Cool Baby Clothes

Babies grow so speedily. It seems like every time we turn around they’re doing something new and growing so much bigger. Since these special days when our baby is small slip away so fast many folks like to create keepsakes to recollect them. One excellent reminder of those days when baby was tiny is a baby footprint. Luckily it is easy to find adorable baby keepsake footprint kits to help us create the perfect souvenir. The kits can use many different materials to capture baby’s footprint including bronze, ink, clay, and plaster.

Baby keepsake footprints also make excellent gifts for those friends and family who aren’t able to travel to see your new addition. A way to do this is purchase a kit which allows you to create ink footprint birth announcement cards. Make sure the kit you buy includes acid free paper so the footprint will last for a number of years. If you choose to capture your baby’s footprint in ink then think about using a special keepsake frame to display it.

These frames can be purchased in several different materials and colours including pink, blue, and polka dots. They look especially adorably if they’re hung from the wall employing a matching bow. Souvenir footprint kits are available which include everything you must capture and display that little footprint. There are multiple other kinds of baby footprint kits available.

Loys of folks use ink footprint kits to capture the footprint of your precious tiny one. Some baby kits even include everything you want to transform that tiny footprint into a fascinating Yuletide ornament. These make great gifts for grandparents and parents alike. Another perfect sort of keepsake footprint kit helps you to make a special keepsake box. The footprint is displayed on top of the box and you have space within to store other precious baby items like their first lock of hair, infirmary bracelet, and other special items.

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