Babies and Toddlers

For the new baby…
What does a new mom need? Necessary equipment for new babies is minimal as a baby’s typical day consists of eating and sleeping. It is so fun to get the nursery ready and all of this equipment purchased. Some moms do not put newborns in their cribs right away. I, however, did put my children down for naps in their cribs right away to get them used to sleeping in them. It is up to each mom and how comfortable you are putting them down in the crib. There are, however, a few very important items. As a new mom, I found the car seat, stroller, and crib of urgent need and importance. Safe transportation for your infant is of utmost concern. A few of my favorites are the Peg Perego 2010 Primo Viaggio Car Seatsand the Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seats.The Peg Perego is a premium car seat that exceeds the most stringent Side Impact Protection safety test in the world. The Chicco Keyfit models are top in their class for safety, comfort and convenience. They have an added layer of energy absorbing foam for safety and an infant insert for extra support of newborns. Since you will be traveling places, whether it be to the store, or out of town, you will need safe equipment. So don’t scrimp and save on these items. Never buy a used car seat!

Another option for parents is the choice of monitors. The peace of mind offered by a reliable baby monitor is irreplaceable. I really like the features of the Summer Infant 02580 Color Flat Screen Video Baby Monitor . It offers night vision in black and white. I recall often waking up in the middle of the night and realizing I hadn’t heard my babies cries. Listening for soft breaths through the monitor offered that reassurance we needed.

Now to my “Can’t Live Without It” tip. When I discovered the baby wipe warmer I thought this would just be a luxury item that was really unnecessary. Boy was I wrong. Once you go with warm wipes, you and your baby will never want to go back. No more high pitched screams when you use the ice cold wipes. This is a luxury you MUST have. Try the Prince Lionheart 0231 Ultimate Wipes Warmer.Go toHealthchecksystems.com for all your needs.

For the Toddler…
You must know how I love reading. It is the best way to help your child learn to speak. Experts recommend reading to your child as early as 6 months old. When they hear the repeated words, they begin to learn them.

Reading with your child is an amazing bonding experience. When a child snuggles in with an adult to read a beloved book, they feel a sense of security and love. They will remember these times for years to come. Children develop their love of reading by being read to.

My son’s love when we replace the character’s name with their name. This always brings a great big smile to their face and creates a whole new fantasy world for them to explore.

There is no greater gift than reading. I See Me Products“>offers personalized books to help foster the love of reading in your child. They make wonderful gifts for children of all ages!