Kid’s Bedroom

Quite possibly the most renowned light sleepers are newborn babies, liable to wake up at the slightest sound, softest light, or even a gentle touch.  To save parents a lot of headache, it’s important to keep your newborn as comfortable as possible while they’re resting.  They will no doubt wake up at some point, but with proper care, you might be able to get a few more minutes of sleep at night!  To help your newborn sleep for an extended period of time, you might consider a bed canopy to keep out light and filter some of the sound.  You’ll also want to make sure your infant is warm enough, but not too warm, lest it will cause them to wake up unexpectedly.  It’s also important to keep your baby’s crib in a room that is far away from foot traffic if possible.  Remember too, you can always use a baby monitor to keep an ear on them while you’re around the house. 

With proper preparation, your baby is much more likely to sleep soundly at night, and you can hopefully sleep a little more soundly yourself!

Babies are notoriously fussy, and it can often be a challenge to get them to sleep for a nap or during the nighttime hours.  To help your baby to get to sleep faster and also sleep for longer periods of time, there are a number of practices that you can institute.  For example, babies are naturally attracted to their mother’s voice and warmth, and will be calmed by their mere presence.  You might also consider a wood rocker baby cradle; the soothing motion will help calm fussy babies, and ensure that they fall asleep in their cradle instead of in your arms; waking them up after they fall asleep is the worst!  You can also provide your baby a glass of warm milk which will help them to rest peacefully.

Whatever you do be sure to talk to your baby while you’re doing it, your voice will relieve them and ensure that they get to sleep faster.

A bassinet is a bed specifically for babies from birth to four (4) months or a maximum weight of fifty (50) pounds.  Also, the bassinet is small enough to provide a cocoon that small babies find comforting.

Although there are many variations, baby bassinets fall generally into two (2) categories; light and portable types sometimes called moses baskets and sturdier but less portable cradles.  In both cases there are designed to allow the resting baby to be carried from place to place.

For all the relatives, friends, and grandparents to be, here are a few baby shower gift ideas sure to please a new mother, and allow you take an active role in her new child’s life and development. 

~Cradles and Bassinets; all new babies will require a cradle or bassinet for the first year after birth.

~Clothing; new babies will go through dozens of different clothing sizes in the first few years of their lives. 

~Strollers; great for the mother who needs to take her baby out every so often to the supermarket or for visiting friends and family.

~Bibs and Burp Cloths; mom will need a lot of these, feeding newborns is quite a challenge!

Here are a few decorating tips for making a special place for your teenage girl to spend her time relaxing, talking on the phone, listening to music, and even doing homework (okay so maybe that won’t happen).  Wall paper and paint can add a lot of color and character to a room.  Include your teenager by letting her pick the color, or at least be a part of the selection.  You will also want to address her bedding.  If you don’t want to purchase a whole new set, slip covers work great and are cost effective.  But if you can afford new bedding or want to give her a wonderful gift, consider animal print bedding (ie. leopard, zebra, giraffe) to add a unique flair to her room.  You will also want to consider lighting for the room.  For this, wall sconces, or recessed ceiling lights are the most popular, and provide warmth and softness to the room. 

Let your teen participate in all the choices you want for her room, if you don’t she might pretend to dislike it even if she doesn’t!

The baby shower provides an opportunity for family and friends to assist new mothers
in purchasing all the necessities for their new baby.  Many essential items like strollers, car seats, baby cribs, and high chairs are quite expensive, more than most family members and friends can afford.  Here is a list of several smaller items that can be purchased on a reasonable budget:

• Clothes of all sizes from newborn to toddler are affordable and will be much appreciated by a new mother who doesn’t have time to shop while her baby is growing.
• Baby hampers are great for all those clothes; it’s not uncommon for a baby to change clothes three or four times a day!
• Bottles are great for a formula feeding mother, while there are pillows, shields, and creams for a breastfeeding mother.
• Toys are another option; stuffed animals, plushes, and rattles provide entertainment for the infant and the mother.

The story of Moses is told in the book of Exodus, and begins in ancient times when the Egyptians ruled.  The Egyptian King was fearful of the Israelites, and because of this decreed that every newborn Hebrew boy be drowned in the Nile, and all girls be spared.  During this time, a Hebrew woman bore a son, and concealed him for three months.  When she could no longer hide him, she covered a reed basket with tar to make it watertight, placed her baby in it, and laid it at the river’s edge on the Nile.  The Egyptian King’s daughter discovered the basket and found the baby inside, taking him as her own son and naming him Moses. 

Over the years, Moses baby basket has been much refined from the original, and is now an appealing item for new mothers.  The modern basket is cushioned and lined with beautiful fabrics, and offers a warm, snug environment for new babies.