<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BabyCare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Articles]]></description><link>http://www.babycare.in/blog/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright BabyCare]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Choose the perfect baby shower gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first thing you should do when trying to choose the perfect baby shower gift is consider the parents. Quite frankly, babies do not have the awareness or the ability to complain when you buy them weird stuff. But their parents do. A great baby shower gift is something the baby’s parents will think is cute, funny, entertaining, or practical, and if you care about that sort of thing, something the other guests will think is neat.
  
Baby Shower Gift Don’ts:  
  
1. Don’t give stuffed animals as a shower gift. The parents will probably have already chosen one or two special “stuffies.” Too many plush toys gather dust and take up space.
    
2. Don’t try to outdo the other guests at the baby shower by giving some ridiculous present. You will make people, especially the guest of honor, uncomfortable if you spend too much. Personally, I think $30-40 should be your maximum unless you are family or you are going in on a big item with others.
    
3. Don’t buy too much in the “0-3 month” size if you choose clothing as a baby shower gift. That sizing is a big lie! Your friends’ baby will likely grow out of those clothes by the time he/she is two months old, if not sooner, especially if he is a boy.
    
Baby Shower Gift Do’s:
    
1. One-piece t-shirts rule!!! Your friends will thank you if you buy a practical baby shower gift like these. These one-pieces are like a t-shirt but button down at the crotch for fast and easy diaper changes. Most babies live in these when they are around the house.
    
2. Consider an unusual baby shower gift and think about getting a gift card especially for diapers. Who won’t need diapers? Make sure you find out what type of diaper the parents would like—cloth is actually making a comeback.
    
3. If you have a special talent for crafting, a handmade baby shower gift would be wonderful. Parents treasure the gift that someone has spent time and love creating, such as a pretty hat or blanket.
    
Finally, remember the purpose of a baby shower gift. You want the baby’s parents to know how much you care about them and their joyous new arrival. Have fun at the shower!
    Source: ArticleTrader.com   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:52:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.babycare.in/blog/gifts/choose-the-perfect-baby-shower-gift/</link><guid>http://www.babycare.in/blog/gifts/choose-the-perfect-baby-shower-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Skin Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a child can truly change your world in a lot of ways. Although you may have always put yourself first, suddenly you're not any more. Your home was probably this up-beat pad with all the electronics, fancy rugs, and gadgets a young couple years for. However, once the baby arrived, it suddenly transformed completely into a regular safety-proofed day care center. We can't help the changes we make for or little ones. We just know they have to be done. How else can we achieve that peace of mind that our child is safe? The same goes for personal products. You surely wouldn't slap a salon product in your infant's hair and start scrubbing. When it comes to babies, we have to take all sorts of pre-cautions. Their skin, eyes, bottom, and other features are just so delicate. It seems like anything can irritate them. This is why cosmetic companies like Johnson and Johnson put such a great focus on baby skin care. Isn't your child well worth it?  
  I can still remember very well when my daughter was born. It was 1:14 in the morning on New Year's Day. We almost won a prize for having the first infant of the New Year in our county. Only one other beat us to the punch. Regardless it was still a wondrous event to say the least. At 6 pounds 14 ounces our little lady looked so delicate in her little bed. I can still recall how red her skin was. Once we got her home I couldn't wait to wrap her up in a blanket and take a nap. Back then so much revolved around baby skin care. The clothes and linens had to be washed with a special detergent. We had to purchase infant shampoo for her tiny head. What shampoo and body wash you buy is crucial in the baby skin care game. Adult products are typically too strong and harsh. They can easily irritate your infant's skin. You get enough of that already with the diapers. This is probably the most common place you will encounter a rash. However, there's no reason to fret with all the baby skin care products gracing the market these days. Take your pick from a massive selection of products at the local drug or grocery store. Or you can even shoot for the high-end baby skin care lines that are sold in department stores such as Macy's and Nordstrom's. Typically I preferred these myself. You'd better believe your little one is worth the extra cash. Hop online now and check out a vast array of baby skin care products in cyberspace.  
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:29:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/baby-skin-care/</link><guid>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/baby-skin-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby Heart Monitor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing is more exciting than expecting a baby and many expectant mothers and fathers can’t wait to hear the sound of their child’s heartbeat. Parents who can’t wait and parents who want to share the wonderful experience of listening to the beating sound can buy a baby heart monitor known as a fetal Doppler.
  
A fetal Doppler uses sound waves to detect the sound of the infant’s cardio activity. The sound waves bounce off of the little one’s heart and are sent back to the listener. The baby heart monitor sends these sounds, also known as high frequency waves into a hearing device attached to the machine.  
  
The high frequency waves don’t travel very well so it is necessary to use a gel or oil to help things along. The sound conductor is applied directly to the mother’s tummy and the baby heart monitor is placed over the area and moved until sound is detected.
    
The little heartbeat is amplified through an earphone and speaker built right into the baby heart monitor. The person wearing the earphones can hear the infant’s beats and enjoy every precious moment, at least until someone else wants a turn. 
      
The baby heart monitor is very safe to use. It has been tested and released by the United States governmental agencies responsible for such regulations. No negative affects have been found in over thirty years of use. The baby heart monitor is the same technology used in hospitals everyday on thousands and thousands of patients. 
    
Some argue that there are great benefits for using the device while others think that too many sound waves can not be good for the developing fetus. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that you talk to your doctor and get permission before using a home baby heart monitor. This is always good practice.
    
Since the baby heart monitor can be quite an expensive investment for such a short-term item many parents choose to rent one. Renting a baby heart monitor is much less expensive and the parents can always change their minds and purchase the unit if they so choose.
    
The renting option is an appealing feature offered by the manufacturers and the option to purchase the item gives parents even more incentive to try the product. After all, most families have a baby in their future plans, whether immediate or extended. A baby heart monitor is a great item to have.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:20:26 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/baby-heart-monitor/</link><guid>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/baby-heart-monitor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Baby Care Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a baby is fun but not at all an easy task. There are many issues related to a baby, and these include crying, changing diapers, feeding the baby and taking care of it 24 hours a day. There are also loads of baby care products that you need to acquire so that your baby gets all it needs. The diapers are probably the first on this list. Then you need a place to keep the baby: this may be a crib, or you can arrange a special place that you prefer in your home. Next, you will need some visual stimulants, as your baby starts learning about this world from day one, and it needs to have some toys. You also need some clothes. Pay special attention when choosing the clothes: they shouldn’t be too tight, as your baby won’t like them, and there is the danger of accidents that can happen. Also, pay attention to the toys you are getting your baby: these shouldn’t contain small pieces that are easy to swallow- which may give way to certain accidents. Also bear in mind that your baby is sensitive, so it mustn’t be exposed to cold rooms or sun.   
Next, you can get a baby monitor or a baby cam, so as to be able to follow your baby’s moves all day long even if you have to stay in another room. You must also know that a proper baby care implies a lot of sleep. An infant needs a lot of sleep, so make sure you create the suitable conditions for your baby and don’t keep it in a noisy room.   
  
Don’t forget a baby seat in your car and a baby carrier when you want to get out for a walk. These are some basic guidelines regarding baby care. However, you should also read on so as to be fully prepared for the upcoming member of your family.  

  About the Author  
  Baby Care Center   is a webiste which has information for parents on baby gifts as well as baby gear.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:16:29 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/online-baby-care-resources/</link><guid>http://www.babycare.in/blog/care/online-baby-care-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gift Baskets Popular for Expectant and New Mothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[  I've been to a lot of baby showers and births lately. From my daughter-in-laws second child in three years to a family friend's and even my younger sister's, I've had plenty of opportunity to ponder what makes a great gift for an expectant or new mother. After reading facial expressions from multiple mothers and mothers to be as well hearing a lot of feedback, I think I've come up with the ultimate solution: the baby gift basket. Baby gift baskets are filled with products that can help every new mom, from toys and towels to bottles and bibs. Not only that, baby gift baskets can be purchased for boys or girls, allowing you to customize for the new delivery.      
At the most recent shower I attended, one of the guests gave a baby gift basket containing several items that are indispensable to new moms, but are often forgotten until they are needed. As we all looked through it to see just what was inside, I couldn't help but think of what a wonderful gift that would have made back when I had my children. There were receiving blankets, hooded terry towels, undergarments, wash cloths, several powders, lotions and soaps, safety scissors for cutting baby's hair, a pacifier, a bottle, plush toys and so much more. Whoever came up with the baby gift basket obviously had children, because it was almost like a survival kit for moms. I can still remember having my husband run out to get many of those things one at a time. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but that's what a baby gift basket is all about. Giving new moms the items they will need so that they will have them on hand when they are necessary.     
At my next shower, I'm going to be the one giving the baby gift basket. Who knows...with my husband and I talking about having one more child, the next baby shower I attend might very well be my own. Maybe I'd better tell him about baby gift baskets.   

  
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