Choosing The Best Toys And Keeping Clean !

Step1 make sure toys are colorful and safe Do you know what kinds of toys that are best for your baby? There are so many choices these days, each store has their own brand of toys that they carry. It is so hard to choose from. You want to choose the right ones and make sure that they are safe. When choosing toys , check the box and to see if this is recommended for your baby. Avoid toys that have small pieces, making it easy ,for child to swallow and choke. Step2 Riding a bike is fun and you get plenty of exercise Most children like bicycle' s. They are so excited when they get their first bike. Almost like getting your first car. (you know the feeling). A Bicycle can be dangerous ,if your child doesn't know bike safety. It is very important that you teach them this. Step3 You can make your own cleaning solution If you have a baby and have an older child you notice that they all don't like to play with the same toys. So when choosing toys for your children make sure that you know what they may like to play with . Just as long it is safe. When cleaning toys, make sure that you clean them with a safe cleaning agent. I like to use vinegar and plain water. You can use bleach , but make sure that you use very little of it . Try and keep it green ! Another thing that you can do is also use is peroxide . This solution cleans very well. Make sure you rinse well Step4 blowing bubbles are favorite of all ages Last but not least, a favorite past time. Bubbles ! Everyone loves bubbles. They can bring a children's party to life. It is very easy and you can make your own. Be careful when blowing bubbles, soap does tend, to get in the eyes. well have fun choosing your babies toys and activities.

TO Arrange or Not To Arrange That is the Question

Your baby probably like to stack blocks one on top another. This is something new for them and interesting for you too. You love how your baby is starting to develop and watching them grow is so amazing, no wonder your always snapping shots of your little one. Babys tend to grow right before your eyes and then their off to college and married and such . This why you want to savor every moment. teaching your baby how to build self -esteem and motor skills is your job. You have to plant these skills in them. Children usually mock what they see and hear what you do. Be careful, your little one may blurp out something that you dont want to hear. I have had this happen to me before. Very Embrassing I might say. Children like to take things out of your purse . So dont carry any pens or objects that you dont want your child to get . give your baby a shoe box and let him place some of his toys in them. Most 10 to 12 month babys love to play games and explore and pour things from one to another.You can use stackable measuring cups and a large container and have a wonderful play time. now that little manny is walking , you can teach him how to roll the ball or how to kick it. Try showing him and he will follow along and you'll be surprised at how he masters this skill. playing peek-a-boo is the all time favorite. Children love it when you hide your face and then surprise . They get a kick out of that. Bathing time.. If your baby loves to play in the water be careful , most babys if they can stand tend to stand ! They dont' want to sit that's for the birds. Older babies want to stand up and splash water all over the place , even grap your hair pat the shower curtain (never leave your baby unattended in the bath not even for a second). You want to have fun , not call 911 for heavens sake. Pile up some plastic bottles and toys and watch your baby have a fun filled bath. When done with the bath drain all the toys and plastics in a collander and have ready for the nesxt bath time. Have Fun Be Well!

leaving Your Child In A hot Vehicle A mom's Tragedy

The weather is starting to get really hot now and parents we need to be careful in leaving our children in hot vehicle's. 40 Children ,have died in heat related tragedies this year in South Carolina . Children are being left alone in cars in 90 degree weather. We don't know why would someone leave their child in the car by themselves. It just makes no sense. A baby ,or toddler can't watch themselves. You have to thinks about what you are doing. Always take your baby out of the car even if your gonna be gone for a split minute. The state of Tennessee said, they They are checking 500 daycare centers to keep from accidentally locking children in vans.They are looking into this matter. We have seen a few tragedies this year alone. If it is 90 degrees outside , it will take 20 minutes to reach 119degrees and in 30 minutes it will be 124 degrees and in 60 minutes it will become 133 degrees. Parents this is not right have some common sense. Here are some safety tips that can help. 1. Never never ever leave your child in a vehicle by themselves. 2. If you have to stop and pump for gas leave the door unlocked just in case you have to grab your child for safety reasons. 3.Always keep car serviced , make sure air conditioner is working. 4.Keep water and extra cloths for your trip. 5.Always have someone responsible with you if this is feasible.

How to Check For Playground Safety

Parents let's check our playgrounds for safety. Following some basic safety measures can help our children have lots of fun and play safe.When checking out your neighborhood playground, make sure that it has a soft surface under the play equipment. Most playgrounds have , sand, and rubber matting. Check playground equipment before you let your child play on them. If the weather is hot out, so will equipment be hot to touch . This can cause your child to get burned.# Older children should be closely supervised when playing on the equipment from the younger one. Older children tend to be rough and don't care to much about the smaller ones. Children love to swing, swings should be made from soft and flexible material. Look over and make sure that there is no holes in the material. They have different types of swings to accommodate your child. Your child should be able to sit in a swing that has holes to put their legs into. They can use this until they are ready to sit on a standard swing. Teach your child to hold on with both hands. Never have 2 or more on the same swing. Teach your child that he should never run in front of a swing when someone is using it. There have been many accidents that have happened while not watching your child. All children love the seesaw. It's fun going up and down, but sometimes you have that child, that will jump off and have your child fly cross the playground. This also is very dangerous and can put your child in harms way. Make sure that you child has similar weight as the next child .Children love to take their bike's to the park. Does you child know anything about bicycle safety ? Teach them not to ride in the sand , or around broken glass. make sure they have a safety helmet on that is fitted. Also make sure that your children don't wear any jewelry while at play. Their clothing should be fitted properly with any strings loose and attached, this can cause injury if this should get caught in the playground equipment. also make sure that your child has his shoes tied , this will keep him from tripping over himself.