Kids Archive

What my kids are like, and how to raise your child/children in this day and age.

When Will They Have Their Own Bed?

Bed sharing is practiced by a lot of parents most especially in the Philippines wherein most houses only have one bedroom. However, there are several issues raised regarding bed sharing with kids. Some health experts would say that it is potentially dangerous to share bed with kids most especially with infants. On the other hand, some deem it to be helpful for parents and kids because the family bond is much stronger. The psychological impacts on kids who share bed with their parents are great. Bed sharing fosters security both for the child and the parent.

Some parents would stop bed sharing with their child when they start to wean the babies. That would be around the age of two, however the transition can be quite difficult because the child got used to sleeping with parents. In most cases, those kids who are just starting on sleeping in their own beds would require either parent to lie next to them until the child falls asleep. But once kids reach school age, it will be much easier for them to sleep on their own. Logically, when an offspring is ready to take supplements such as creatine supplementsthat targets muscle building, he is old enough to co sleep with his parents. But I think 7 year old kids should have their own bed and own bedroom. That age is just right, they are already matured and quite brave to be on their own.

Tips on Buying Clothes for Baby Girls

In terms of baby clothes, the ones for baby girls offer a wide variety of choices. Unlike with baby boys, the little baby girls’ clothes are associated with cute designs and soft colors. Their outfits would not be complete without accessories like hats, infant headbands and lovely shoes. Most mothers would feel like they are dressing up their little dolls once again. Lately, it has been a trend that the outfits of moms and their little girls should look alike. It would mean that the baby girl is mom’s mini-me version. Their clothes would match, even their hair accessories baby headbands and mom’s hair accessories should match too.

If budget would not be an issue, moms would definite shop-to-the-max. However, baby clothes can be more expensive than adult’s clothes. Hence, it is very important that mommies should know the baby’s cloth needs. Here are some useful tips for moms and dads as well regarding buying clothes for their baby girl:

Categorize the baby’s clothes, those to be worn daily in the house, their sleep wear and clothes for special occasions. Moms should be able to tell and decide on the number of clothes to buy. In this manner, buying extra clothes will be avoided.
Clothes’ fabric materials are also an essential consideration in buying baby clothes. Remember that babies have delicate skin; some fabric materials may cause allergy or rashes to baby’s skin.
Color combination is important; baby girls’ clothes are usually on soft shades like pink and lighter shades of yellow and green. It is not necessary that moms should stick to a particular shade but moms should consider buying clothes that they can mix and match.
Accessories are part of your baby girls’ outfit; moms can accessorize their little girls from head to foot.
Buy bigger sizes to make sure that your baby girl can use the clothes for longer time.

Baby Shower Gifts Idea

Baby showers are popular anywhere in the world. The pregnant woman’s sisters, mother or women friends are usually the ones who prepared the baby shower party. Preparing a baby shower should not be stressful, so the pregnant mother’s friends and family members should know how to prepare and what to prepare for the baby shower. The choices vary for party themes, the games, invitations, and even the baby gifts also vary.

Baby shower gifts need not to be expensive. It is a common thought for people who give gifts, that expensive gifts are better than cheap gifts. But the best gift a gift-giver could give is those which are helpful to the baby or to the mother. There are many less expensive gifts for babies that could be given but are needed by the baby such as baby clothes, baby bath products or teething toys.

There are also expensive though practical gifts that can be given to the parents-to-be such as potty chair, high chair, baby crib, breast pump, rocking chair and strollers. Personalized baby gifts are not common gifts but a gift-giver could try out. It is unique, less expensive and the parents-to-be would really appreciate the effort of the gifts.