Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Better Baby Health - Five Ways To Insure A Healthy Baby

Better Baby Health - Five Ways To Insure A Healthy Baby
By Debbie Davis Platinum Quality Author

Raising a healthy baby has always been a big responsibility, and probably even more so today with the wealth of information available to us. It is sometimes difficult to know what choices will ultimately mean better health for your baby. By focusing on 5 major categories, your choices will become clearer thus easier to make.

  • Food

Select foods that are organic, not to be confused with the term natural. The label of natural means different things to different companies, and is nebulous in terms of genetic engineering, pesticide, and chemical exposure. Organic foods have a label certifying that they have not been genetically engineered and that pesticides, antibiotic use, and chemicals have not been part of the process. Bypassing the chemicals, pesticides, and antibiotics will give your baby a head start down the road toward good health. Not mention, that organically grown foods generally taste better, and will encourage your baby to eat foods just because they taste so good.

  • Water

Choose a water filter for drinking water, particularly if you live in an older home where the supply pipes are possibly made of lead. This lessens the chance of your baby ingesting lead and causing irreversible damage to baby's newly developing systems. Many such filters can be purchased for under $100 dollars and can be installed on top of or under the counter.

  • Air

Have you heard the saying, If you can' not breathe nothing else matters? Providing clean air for your baby means your baby's respiratory system is not bombarded with typical airborne pollutants that are found in all our homes. Dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, smoke, and many airborne chemicals that are released by common household building materials and products can wreak havoc with a newborn's respiratory system and long term health and development. Portable high efficiency particle arresting air purifiers will remove these pollutants making your home safe from both seen and unseen dangers.

  • Clothing

Choose fabrics for clothing, bedding, towels, diapers that are made from natural fibers that are chemical-free. Organic clothing stores in your community and online are a good starting place. Also, many other larger stores and chains now carry clothing and bedding for babies. Consignment shops are also a great way to find organic products at great savings.

  • Baby Products

Really read product labels on items for your baby such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent, lotion, baby wipes, insect repellent, and sun screen lotion to insure that they are free of additives that might be harmful to your baby's long term health. Your pediatrician is the best source for information on products that have been proven to be the best.

Making decisions early on about food, water, and air, clothing, and other products for your baby will make day to day decisions easier, and more importantly, will result in better health for your baby.

Take good care,

Debbie Davis

Debbie Davis is President of Purer Air.com which offers portable high efficiency arresting air purifiers for the improvement of indoor air quality. Visit us now to see an air purifier to help your baby stay healthy, the Blueair 201 Air Purifier, or call our 24 hour customer support line at (800) 997-2989 for expert advice.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Baby Care And Baby Health Techniques - Use of Baby Care Accessories In Health and Safety of Babies

Baby Care And Baby Health Techniques - Use of Baby Care Accessories In Health and Safety of Babies
By Angie Kim Platinum Quality Author

What are the aspects of child rearing that are most important to the modern parents of today?

When we look at this issue, we can only symphatise with the modern parents of today because most of them are working or running some full time jobs. There is so little time to spend with the children and babies, if both parents are working , and where the mother is not working, taking care of a baby is a demanding full time job itself that keeps the mother busy at all times. Indeed, taking care of a baby is a 24 hour job, because even a baby can wake up at any time during the night when the parents are trying to catch up on sleep, and so the parents are basically on call the entire day and night.

That is why we need modern tools and equipment, even toys and apparatus that can help parents raise up children in a safe and healthy environment, and still be able to shower love and affection on the little children.With these modern conveniences, parents of today can breathe a little easier, and get some help from these tools to raise up their children in easier ways.

First and foremost, as parents, we need to care for the health of the baby, and secondly, we need to care for the safety of the baby. So our modern tools and aids to help raise a baby are concentrated towards these two important points. By using these tools and aids, parents can still get to work in their professions, and raise up a healthy child. These tools and aids are what we call Baby Care accessories.

Top on the list of baby care accessories will be the accessories that relate to the health of the baby - these are the baby's health reporting tools and instruments that monitor the baby safety. Most of these tools and aids are fashioned with the baby in mind, and are attractively designed to please the baby's mind after a lot of research. Most of these accessories are therefore shaped in the form of toys, of lovable animal shapes and in bright colors that can bring a smile on the baby's face. In this way, the baby does not fear seeing bulky ugly looking instruments but will even enjoy these instruments as if they are their own toys. These tools help parents to monitor the health of the baby and their safety all the time, and therefore free the parents of some important time for them to run their work and jobs, while their babies can grow in a healthy and safe environment.

Baby care accessories that relate to the safety of the baby are:

1. Baby Safety Video Monitor or Cam

2. Baby safety crib

3. Baby Staircase Access Blocker

4. Baby Strollers

5. Baby Chair

Baby Instant care accessories that relate to the health of the baby are:

1. Thermometer or baby wireless thermometer

2. Parental heart listener

3. Duck Bath thermometer, elephant bath thermometer or the hippo bath thermometer

4. Teddy bear digital thermometer or a ear thermometer

5. Pacifier

With these baby care accessories, parents have less of a worry during the time their babies are under child care while they are busy at work, as they know the health and safety of their babies are well taken care of while their babies are not under their direct supervision.

Looking for baby care resources and accessories to ensure the complete safety, and healthy development of an intelligent baby? Angie Kim has more free resources and information on baby care products at The Babycare Planet. Get instant help on baby care products and resources on the website today. For visitors from Australia and New Zealand, visit Aussie Babycare Zone.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Cheap Babycare Money - Saving Tips

Cheap Babycare Money - Saving Tips
By Randy Jodoin Platinum Quality Author

The new addition to a family can sometimes cause a financial strain that requires a little penny-pinching here and there. However, cheap babycare is still a possibility that many parents have learned how to master. In order to get by on a tight budget, a wealth of opportunities to save money is available for individuals with a newborn to support. Below are just some of the ways parents have made due with cheap baby care:

1) Coupons

Savvy shoppers have learned that clipping coupons is highly underrated in today's society. Whether it's a container of apple juice, the latest baby wipes, or saving on multiple baby food purchases coupons can easily place a noticeable dent into a final shopping bill. The best coupon clippers are able to capitalize their savings when they wait for certain products to go on sale.

2) Buying in Bulk

Shopping outlets like Sam's Club, BJ's, and Super Walmart offer satisfying savings that allow parents to enjoy cheap baby care when it comes to baby formula, health products, diapers, and other essentials needed for taking care of a newborn. It is also common to see new parents group up with other new parents to split the costs of buying in bulk to save even more.

3) eBay and Craigslist

Do not overlook the potential of used items, as parents can find everything under the sun on online auction and classifieds sites. Baby strollers, car seats, toys, sleepers, cribs, and especially clothing are just some of the more popular items listed on such sites.

4) Baby Care Swap Party

When looking for cheap baby care turn to family and friends who have gone through the process already. Throw a baby care swap party amongst friends, family, or even co-workers to exchange items with other parents. Perhaps you have two car seats or leftover diapers. An old stroller collecting dust in the attic, extra onesies, and winter gear also make for great bartering leverage.

5) Cheap Baby care Services

There is often a relative, friend, or neighbor who is willing to lend a hand to soften the mental and financial strain of childcare. If you are unable to pay cash for their time, perhaps you have something else to offer. Taking their kids to the park on weekends? Your famous lasagna? Cleaning services? The skill of your plumber husband?

6) Free Samples

A sample can actually go a long way, especially if you're thinking about trying out a new product and don't want to waste money on something that doesn't accommodate your baby. Nowadays, the Internet has become a wonderland for cheap baby care items and free samples. Sometimes, paying a visit to a company website will place you in line for a variety of discounts and complimentary samples you never knew existed.

7) Salvation Army and Rescue Mission Stores

Every day, people donate items they no longer need for their children to the Salvation Army and Rescue Mission thrift stores, who then resell the donations for people looking for cheap baby care. This is a great approach to finding baby clothes at incredible prices, as well as cribs, mobiles, baby monitors, strollers, car seats, and high chairs.

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