A video baby monitor is such a blessing when you have a newborn, I know because I have a three year old. I was able to see and hear her say her first word, (mamma), because I had a video baby monitor near her crib. Also, it is very easy to become worried when your newborn is alone in his or her room sleeping. With a video monitor you can easily check on your little one without having to disturb them.
How Video Monitors Work
A video baby monitor has a radio transmitter and receiver system, which contains a microphone, and is placed close to your baby. This way the monitor will be able to pick up the sounds your newborn is making. The receiver end has a speaker so you can hear your child, portable video baby monitors are compact so that you can easily take them around the house.
The ability to see your sleeping little one, with a high-quality video camera, gives you one more way of keeping your baby safe. Also, if you have multiple children, setting up monitors in their bedrooms and play areas will give you some space while they play. With a video baby monitor, you will always be able to make certain that your baby remains safe and secure, even when you are in another room or out in the backyard. It gives you more freedom around the house, and also reduces the strain of having to stay near your infant every single second of the day.
What to Look for When Purchasing
A good quality unit should come with a full color LCD screen, although the size of the screen can range from a super large 8 "screen to a tiny 1.5" screen. It really is not necessary to purchase one of the really large screens, but if you get one too tiny you will not be able to see baby clearly. A good screen is around 3.5 "inches, and includes night vision to see your little one in the dark.
Most video baby monitors allow you to pan your camera around your child's bedroom, in order to obtain a better view of what is going on. You should also be able to zoom in and tilt the camera, and many of them allow you to do this remotely as well. Most monitors use a set of rechargeable batteries, decent monitors should stay charged for around 5 hours or more. Also, a few of the inexpensive monitors have problems with their battery packs.
Video Baby Monitors Make a Great Gift
If you are looking for a gift idea for an expectant mom, you can buy them a video baby monitor as it makes a great gift for new parents. There are so many things new moms and dads should have when they are expecting a little one. A monitor that allows them to see and hear their newborn baby is something that new parents would love to have.
Video Baby Monitor Set Consumer Reviews
I know that I am happy I purchased my video baby monitor, with so many other necessities, such as diapers, formula, baby furniture, and clothes; It is easy to forget about things like monitors. A monitor may not be an absolute necessity, but let me tell you from experience, it is essential for your peace of mind and comfort. If you would like to know more about individual brands of baby monitors you can find reviews on the internet.
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What makes comfortable and safe baby bedding? This question occurs to first time moms and dads shopping for the coming baby's bedding.
Comfort and Safety First
A newborn needs all the loving tender care. In the matter of fabrics, care should be taken to pick out fabrics that are tender on the baby's skin because a newborn's skin is thinner and prone to skin rashes upon contact with certain fabrics. When choosing affordable baby bedding, the baby's comfort should be top priority and it does not mean eternally splurging on high end products.
The point here is to choose fabrics appropriate for the baby's age. For bedding and newborn clothing, it is recommended to choose fabrics made from 100% cotton. The decorating scheme comes second to baby's comfort. However, not all 100% cotton is safe.
Commercially grown cotton is loaded with pesticides and processed with carcinogenic chemicals and dyes. Since baby's skin is vulnerable to infections and rashes choose organic baby bedding and clothing. This is a tad more expensive than regular bedding but a happy baby also means a happy mom so what difference will price have on moms who want the best for their babies?
How to Shop Smart for Baby Bedding
Today's moms and dads and babies are luckier than their counterparts ages ago because there were no ready-made beddings for small beds and cribs. Now parents can choose the right sized bedding in safe and soft fabrics flaunting soft pastels and innovative colors to create a distinctive decorative flair to a baby's room.
But comfort and style are not synonymous with drab looking baby bedding. With so many brands offering classic to ultra-modern crib bedding in sets and separates, budget conscious moms and dads can have fun choosing what they want for the baby's crib. That cheap baby bedding – baby boy bedding or baby girl bedding – may be cheap but if you check the label and it shows it's made of 100% cotton; you have hit on the jackpot.
Makers of baby bedding have gone creative with baby bedding. Remember that once upon a time nurseries had the cookie-cutter whites, blues, pinks, and yellows? In keeping with new technologies and demands, manufacturers have rolled out beddings of varied designs, themes, and fabrics, and introduced new baby colors to keep moms happy with their dream nursery without sacrificing baby's well-being and comfort.
For crib bedding within budget, watch out for discounted sales and get those bedding for under $ 100 or compare prices for items that catch your eye. There will always be something spectacular within your budget if you take your time – before baby comes along. You have choices for sets or separates. For sets, there is a crib bumper pad, crib sheet and comforter. Some sets have those adorable crib ruffles and crib mobiles.
With separates, you can choose items you want to use for the baby's crib. For separates, you may want the crib cover but not the comforter since babies have no real need for this. You may not like those crib bumper pads because of the hazards they pose.
How to Choose Your Baby's Bedding
Bedding size – when shopping for the crib bedding, choose one that will snugly fit the mattress. Measure the mattress so there will be no room for error and choose bedding with elastic straps to hold the sheet in place.
Get extra bedding – it is inevitable that babies will surely soil the bedding so keep some extras on the ready.
Start with your favorite colors – if you love pink and blue why not use them both or choose colors to complement the existing colors in the nursery or combine colors for a pretty effect. You can get ideas from baby magazines and glossies.
Choose easy to wash fabrics – no matter how tempting it is to get that bedding when it looks impossible to wash, skip it. Select fabrics that can be machine washed easily. Fabrics like flannel and cottons make for easy machine washing. Imagine the number of times baby can soil the bedding; You can't be hand washing the load several times in a week.
Keep in mind the length of time baby will be using the bedding. If you deem baby will not be using the crib for too long, don't be extravagant and splurge on a dozen items. But if you are planning a large family, then by all means, buy the best there is. For this, inexpensive baby bedding can stretch your budget for more baby things.
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Preparing for your first grandchild is an exciting process that can be as unique as the childbirth itself for first time grandmothers. Once you recover from the initial shock that "your baby" is no longer baby, it is time to get both mentally and physically prepared to offer proactive support to both mommy and daddy from the beginning to the end of the new mom's recuperation phase. It is truly more than preparing for baby showers, opening gifts, and sending thank you cards.
Preparation begins with the announcement. From that moment, nothing is the same. My husband and I received our announcement on Christmas day. Our daughter and son-in-law came into the living room of their home to say "the test was positive, congratulations grand mom." A child was in the wings! The excitement is indescribable. It is one of the many times you realize that it is only through the power of God that such a miracle would be possible.
Months of pre-planning begins. Encouraging the new mom to eat and sleep properly (grand mothers worry – that's what we do!), Initiating baby shower planning details (it doesn't hurt to send "save the date" cards), helping mom monitor gift registries and coordinating materials that will be useful after the baby arrives. Even the selection of what the mom and baby will wear on their first trip home is reminiscent of the bridal planning process.
Our event planning was even more more unique. My daughter lived in another state, so we had to ensure baby shower planning in her home state and new location were coordinated as not to create unnecessary mental or physical stress for the new mom. Additionally, travel for the mom is limited after a certain point. It's important, therefore, to ensure calendar dates are reviewed with everyone involved in the two state coordinating efforts.
The future grandmother needs to be proactive about getting ready for the level of hands on input and support that will be needed from her before, during, and after the birth. Essential elements of grandmother preparation should include several considerations:
Watching your diet, taking vitamins, starting an exercise program – Why? You could be "actively" involved in the birthing and immediate aftercare process. I was part of the designated support team and, as such, participated in the breathing exercises, hand holding, and offering gentle conversations my daughter needed while experiencing labor pains. In addition to singing songs, and stroking her head with a wet cloth throughout the labor, I rotated with my son in law to maintain presence and support up to the moment of delivery.
Had I not spent time weeks before my visit exercising, getting plenty of rest, and taking vitamins on a regular basis, it would have been a struggle surviving this most strenuous process. Planning a nine month low impact aerobics or walking routine will make a world a difference during a 10-20 hour labor process.
Using recorded music or sounds. Be prepared with a CD player or soothing sound machine. Being able to play your daughter's favorite music, inspirational messages, or offer other soothing natural sounds can be very helpful in providing comfort during the most strenuous moments.
Taking time to refresh you knowledge about the pregnancy and childbirth process – Especially if you are going to be part of the birthing process, a brief refresher of what to expect would be helpful .. You daughter may look to you at various points of the process for reassurance. It would be helpful if you are able to use terminology she learned during the birthing preparation classes to let her know you are aware and can relate, including up to date information.
Setting aside at least two weeks after the birth to be available or commit to spend time helping both the new mom and her husband during the recuperation and adjustment period is an invaluable gift your daughter will never forget. Sleep schedules, adjusting to feeding, doctor appointments, stabilizing meal schedules, addressing unexpected emergencies, and helping with general lifestyle changes all make a difference between smooth and traumatic transition. The significance of your presence during this time cannot be measured.
Scheduling "readiness" packing. Do not wait until your daughter is heading to the hospital to pack items you may need if asked to stay overnight. Be sure to include dried fruit, juice, peppermints, and other light refreshments you can access during break times.
Our team took turns sleeping and eating during the 17 hours my daughter was in labor. We prepared a kit that included toothbrush, wash cloth, her favorite music, and fresh fruit (unfortunately, hospital vending machines only offer carbonated soda and potato chips – uninviting during the 2-4 am morning hours).
Becoming a grand mother for the first time is a precious gift from God. Participating in the process can mark a moment in your life that can only be matched by the birth of your daughter. Your role will be different this time, but it is important toward enhancing the joy of your daughter and son-in-law's birthing experience. Congratulations Grandma! Welcome to a wonderful new experience.
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Shopping for baby gifts is always fun because of all the cute, ingenious, and creative baby gifts that designers have created to enchant us. When you put a little thought and your own inspiration into the gifting, that is when gifts for baby can become totally unique and quite outstanding. All you have to do is observe what makes the parents passionate like golf, baseball, the arts, music and then turn that into a personalized gift for babies. For golf lovers, we have found the absolute epitome of unique, memorable, and precious baby gift ideas; a baby golf club.
Baby's First Golf Club
Baby's first golf club is a wonderfully unique gift for anyone but for those who are passionate about golf like Donald Trump, who owns severable golf courses, and Tiger Woods, who owns dozens of trophies, a real club that is the perfect size for baby is an absolute winner for baby gifts. In fact, Donald and his wife Melania, already have one for their toddler Barron. And if the Donald has one, you know that it has to be high quality and do what it actually says that it will do. This is a real, working, baby golf club made from the best drivers available and will be the most memorable of unique gifts that parents new and repeat will enjoy receiving.
Real Golf For Baby
Baby's first club is made from a stainless steel oversize driver. The shaft is a True Temper steel shaft with Junior Grip so that any golf lover will be impressed with the quality and precision of this club and can even start training the new Tiger Wood as soon as he can stand. We would not be surprised if Tiger received one of these unique baby gifts for his newborn. He would be proud to receive such a thoughtful gift for his little one and probably have it personalized and mounted in the nursery until baby can start swinging. This real baby golf club is perfect to display in either baby's room or playroom.
Personalized Baby Golf Club
To make these baby gifts even more unique, the club is custom built to baby's birth length in inches. If a length is not specified, the baby golf club is made to be 30 inches in overall length. Because they are custom built to your specification, you can even ask for a length that you feel would be the most appropriate for when baby is old enough to stand and swing. To commemorate the birth of baby, personalize the club with baby's information and it will become a cherished heirloom. The top of the club is laser engraved with baby's name, birth date, length and weight up to a maximum of 17 characters per line. For any names that are longer, you can enter the remaining part of the name on the second line.
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Ask any famous person that achieved greatness what they did that was different – they would tell you they made their goals realistic and took action. The rest is history. Napoleon Hill stated “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” He used a positive mental attitude and the use of small, realistic steps to achieve greatness. He went from a poor beginning in a log cabin to one of the best selling authors and an advisor to congressmen, presidents and so on. W. Clement Stone took $100 and with this same use of creating realistic steps and taking action he built one of the largest multi million dollar insurance companies in America.
They may not have the current publicity or notoriaty of Donald Trump, Dale Earnhardt or similar, but they came from much humbler starts. Donald Trump was born into a real estate magnate family. Dale Earnhardt was born into a established race car family in Kannapolis North Carolina. Now thats not to say that Donald Trump and Dale Earnhardt are not great people (Dale Earnhardt formed one of the largest and winningest Nascar teams and was very philanthropic and helped a lot of people through his charitable activities). What I am getting at here is that most of us don’t have magnates or millions in our families, but that in no wy means we cannot achieve greatness, riches beyond our wildest dreams, etc… Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone actually started with much less and in worse times and conditions than we have ever known (the great depression era).
What drove Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone to greatness was two things. (1)They planned realistic steps to reach attainable goals (baby steps). They didn’t just wake up one day and say my only goal is to be rich and retire tomorrow. They made plans and kept slowly raising the bar every time they would attain one of their goals. (2)They took action. You wouldn’t believe how many times I hear people state all the things they are going to do or would like to do. I recently attended a young Cornell Alumni meeting where the talk was mostly about grand future plans, or what they would like to do but they don’t have time, the conditions aren’t right, etc… You have to start somewhere. If you take too big of a step you will probably become defeated and not continue. It is better to take small attainable steps. Each time you attain one of these steps or your goal raise the bar a little. It will slowly move you closer to your dream and give you a great boost in self confidence. You have to plan out little baby steps and then you have to take action. This will separate you from everyone else – the majority of people live life day to day, pay check to paycheck with little or no action or planning. You can always find these people complaining about how bad the economy is, taxes are too high, etc…
The best thing you can do is find a mentor and surround yourself with positive achievers and realize it will take a lot of effort. Lance Armstrong didn’t win the Tour de France 6 times by accident and battle cancer at the same time. He was driven, set goals, and took action on a daily basis. He also realized greatness would not happen overnight. Greatness didn’t come overnight for Dale Earnhardt either. He raced hard for many years, suffered crashes that would have kept most people off the track and faced fear head on. With his tanacity, fierce vigor and drive he became the greatest Nascar legend of all time. Now his son, Dale Jr., continues his racing legacy and awesome philanthropic and charitable activities. If you take the effort to take action, use baby steps to attain goals and make realistic goals you cannot and will not fail. Failure will not be a word in your vocabulary.
Now you know how to achieve greatness. Set goals for yourself. Make them realistic and take realistic baby steps to achieve them. Take action – this will separate you from 99.9% of everyone else. They are afraid to take action and will never attain greatness. What do you think Lance Armstrong said when critics said he could not win the Tour de France, or that he could not do a repeat win of it? What do you think Dale Earnhardt said when the critics stated he could not overcome his fathers shadow in racing? They went on to become the greatest of their time. What will you do?
It is never to late to decide to take control of your life and make something great of it. Look at Sam Walton. He didn’t like working with a Ben Franklin franchise and their rules. So he started his own retailing company and became the largest retailer in the world. If you make attainable goals, take action, and lay out baby steps to achieve these goals there is no way you will fail and there’s no telling what you can or will achieve. Some of our greatest achievers have come from the most humbling positions. I wonder what greatness you can and will achieve.
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Preparing for your first grandchild is an exciting process that can be as unique as the childbirth itself for first time grandmothers. Once you recover from the initial shock that “your baby” is no longer baby, it is time to get both mentally and physically prepared to offer proactive support to both mommy and daddy from the beginning to the end of the new mom’s recuperation phase. It is truly more than preparing for baby showers, opening gifts, and sending thank you cards.
Preparation begins with the announcement. From that moment, nothing is the same. My husband and I received our announcement on Christmas day. Our daughter and son-in-law came into the living room of their home to say “the test was positive, congratulations grand mom.” A child was in the wings! The excitement is indescribable. It is one of the many times you realize that it is only through the power of God that such a miracle would be possible.
Months of pre-planning begins. Encouraging the new mom to eat and sleep properly (grand mothers worry–that’s what we do!), initiating baby shower planning details (it doesn’t hurt to send “save the date” cards), helping mom monitor gift registries and coordinating materials that will be useful after the baby arrives. Even the selection of what the mom and baby will wear on their first trip home is reminiscent of the bridal planning process.
Our event planning was even more unique. My daughter lived in another state, so we had to ensure baby shower planning in her home state and new location were coordinated as not to create unnecessary mental or physical stress for the new mom. Additionally, travel for the mom is limited after a certain point. It’s important, therefore, to ensure calendar dates are reviewed with everyone involved in the two state coordinating efforts.
The future grandmother needs to be proactive about getting ready for the level of hands on input and support that will be needed from her before, during, and after the birth. Essential elements of grandmother preparation should include several considerations:
Watching your diet, taking vitamins, starting an exercise program – Why? You could be “actively” involved in the birthing and immediate aftercare process. I was part of the designated support team and, as such, participated in the breathing exercises, hand holding, and offering gentle conversations my daughter needed while experiencing labor pains. In addition to singing songs, and stroking her head with a wet cloth throughout the labor, I rotated with my son in law to maintain presence and support up to the moment of delivery.
Had I not spent time weeks before my visit exercising, getting plenty of rest, and taking vitamins on a regular basis, it would have been a struggle surviving this most strenuous process. Planning a nine month low impact aerobics or walking routine will make a world a difference during a 10-20 hour labor process.
Using recorded music or sounds. Be prepared with a CD player or soothing sound machine. Being able to play your daughter’s favorite music, inspirational messages, or offer other soothing natural sounds can be very helpful in providing comfort during the most strenuous moments.
Taking time to refresh you knowledge about the pregnancy and childbirth process – Especially if you are going to be part of the birthing process, a brief refresher of what to expect would be helpful.. You daughter may look to you at various points of the process for reassurance. It would be helpful if you are able to use terminology she learned during the birthing preparation classes to let her know you are aware and can relate, including up to date information.
Setting aside at least two weeks after the birth to be available or commit to spend time helping both the new mom and her husband during the recuperation and adjustment period is an invaluable gift your daughter will never forget. Sleep schedules, adjusting to feeding, doctor appointments, stabilizing meal schedules, addressing unexpected emergencies, and helping with general lifestyle changes all make a difference between smooth and traumatic transition. The significance of your presence during this time cannot be measured.
Scheduling “readiness” packing. Do not wait until your daughter is heading to the hospital to pack items you may need if asked to stay overnight. Be sure to include dried fruit, juice, peppermints, and other light refreshments you can access during break times.
Our team took turns sleeping and eating during the 17 hours my daughter was in labor. We prepared a kit that included toothbrush, wash cloth, her favorite music, and fresh fruit (unfortunately, hospital vending machines only offer carbonated soda and potato chips–uninviting during the 2-4 a.m. morning hours).
Becoming a grand mother for the first time is a precious gift from God. Participating in the process can mark a moment in your life that can only be matched by the birth of your daughter. Your role will be different this time, but it is important toward enhancing the joy of your daughter and son-in-law’s birthing experience. Congratulations Grandma! Welcome to a wonderful new experience.
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Shopping for baby gifts is always fun because of all the cute, ingenious, and creative baby gifts that designers have created to enchant us. When you put a little thought and your own inspiration into the gifting, that is when gifts for baby can become totally unique and quite outstanding. All you have to do is observe what makes the parents passionate like golf, baseball, the arts, music and then turn that into a personalized gift for babies. For golf lovers, we have found the absolute epitome of unique, memorable, and precious baby gift ideas; a baby golf club.
Baby’s First Golf Club
Baby’s first golf club is a wonderfully unique gift for anyone but for those who are passionate about golf like Donald Trump, who owns severable golf courses, and Tiger Woods, who owns dozens of trophies, a real club that is the perfect size for baby is an absolute winner for baby gifts. In fact, Donald and his wife Melania, already have one for their toddler Barron. And if the Donald has one, you know that it has to be high quality and do what it actually says that it will do. This is a real, working, baby golf club made from the best drivers available and will be the most memorable of unique gifts that parents new and repeat will enjoy receiving.
Real Golf For Baby
Baby’s first club is made from a stainless steel oversize driver. The shaft is a True Temper steel shaft with Junior Grip so that any golf lover will be impressed with the quality and precision of this club and can even start training the new Tiger Wood as soon as he can stand. We would not be surprised if Tiger received one of these unique baby gifts for his newborn. He would be proud to receive such a thoughtful gift for his little one and probably have it personalized and mounted in the nursery until baby can start swinging. This real baby golf club is perfect to display in either baby’s room or playroom.
Personalized Baby Golf Club
To make these baby gifts even more unique, the club is custom built to baby’s birth length in inches. If a length is not specified, the baby golf club is made to be 30 inches in overall length. Because they are custom built to your specification, you can even ask for a length that you feel would be the most appropriate for when baby is old enough to stand and swing. To commemorate the birth of baby, personalize the club with baby’s information and it will become a cherished heirloom. The top of the club is laser engraved with baby’s name, birth date, length and weight up to a maximum of 17 characters per line. For any names that are longer, you can enter the remaining part of the name on the second line.
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