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Childrens and Baby Suppliers Directory

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:08:00 UTC

Cuddle Me Cutie is a complete directory of companies and suppliers of childrens and baby products. Any type of company that produces or supplies kids and teens or baby clothing, shoes,educational materials, toys or related items my add their company to the directory.

We also will accept any type of good quality articles that are good for children and teens or parenting type articles.

Diaper Rash Causes and Treatments

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:03:00 UTC

You're not a bad mother if your baby ends up with diaper rash, this is a common occurrence and happens to every baby at some point in time.

Your not a bad mother if your baby ends up with diaper rash, this is a common occurrence and happens to every baby at some point in time. The common reaction especially in new mothers is oh no what have I done, but the truth is babies’ bottoms are very susceptible to diaper rash due to the warm moist environment created by the diaper and this can happen in cloth or disposable diapers.

Causes

Some of the typical causes of diaper rash, besides very sensitive skin are:

Prolonged exposure to moisture trapped inside a diaper wet with urine or stool.
Damaged, sensitive skin from a diaper chaffing or rubbing back and forth, which can make the rash more susceptible to a yeast or bacterial infection.
Antibiotics taken by the baby or the mother when breast feeding, some can cause sensitive skin and typically symptoms subside after the use is ended.
New diet, as you introduce more foods into your baby’s diet the chances for diaper rash can increase.

Prevention and Treatment

When thinking about ways to prevent or minimize diaper rash start with the causes then work backwards:

Keep wet or soiled diapers changed frequently.
Allow your baby to go without a diaper a couple of times a day, tummy time on a dry towel with a water proof mat underneath is a good time to do this and another good time is just after their bath, pat the area dry and allow him or her some air time without a diaper.
Avoid using creams with harsh chemicals in the contents and use unscented baby wipes free of alcohol.
If your baby has been susceptible to diaper rash, use a towel moistened with just clean cool water to clean the sensitive areas, pat dry with a clean soft towel and treat area with 100% pure petroleum jelly or Desitin? before putting on a new diaper.
For moderate rash – Apply zinc oxide ointment or Acid Mantle? is a name brand ointment that can be applied before or with zinc oxide over it.
For more severe rashes – Apply Triple Paste? which can be purchased without a prescription but you typically have to ask the pharmacist as they keep it in the pharmacy.
If you just started a new medication and noticed the symptoms soon after talk to your pediatrician or doctor about stopping or changing the treatment.

Remember the best treatment is prevention and although it’s not always possible to prevent diaper rash you can be proactive by keeping your baby in a clean dry diaper and protecting the skin with petroleum jelly or a diaper rash prevention cream. You should not use powder of any kind as this can cause reparatory problems and is unhealthy for your baby to breathe in, also if you use cloth diapers make sure you soak them for several minutes in boiling water to kill any bacteria and completely dry before using. Avoid the following creams or compounds as they can be harmful: benzoin tincture or any creams that contain camphor,methyl salicylate, phenol, or boric acid.

Reading plays an essential role in the growth and development of children

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:03:00 UTC

Reading plays an essential role in the growth and development of children, you should read to your child frequently and start at a very young age.

When reading to your baby you should keep it interesting and try to read books they seem to like, as you're reading follow along with your finger or your baby's finger to get them involved. It's okay when they're ready to move on to something else, we all learn better in short sessions and once they are thinking of something else it's counterproductive to try and keep them there, just take a break, let them play and come back to it later. Pick books that seem to interest your child or let them pick out the book they want to read, this will help keep it fun and keep them more interested in story time.

A great place to start is the baby friendly pictures and textures of the Melissa & Doug or Rosalina baby books, these soft touch baby books are great for infants and toddlers alike. They have soft flexible fabric pages with color pictures and images to help your child learn shapes, colors, animals and vehicles. They also have a large selection of other topics in this category, such as religion, clothing, counting and the alphabet, many of these books are even machine washable.

Once they are ready to venture to The Step Into Reading series, your child will have a fun and endless opportunity to educate and develop their growing mind. The series is broken down into five categories:

STEP 1: READY TO READ

Preschool–Kindergarten

Big type and easy words

Rhyme and rhythm

Picture clues

For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

STEP 2: READING WITH HELP

Preschool–Grade 1

Basic vocabulary

Short sentences

Simple stories

For children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.

STEP 3: READING ON YOUR OWN

Grades 1–3

Longer sentences

Engaging characters

Easy-to-follow plots

For children who are ready to read on their own.

STEP 4: READING PARAGRAPHS
Grades 2–3

More challenging vocabulary

Short paragraphs

Exciting stories

For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

STEP 5: READY FOR CHAPTERS
Grades 2–4

Chapters

Long paragraphs

Full color art

For children who want to take the plunge into chapter books, but still like colorful pictures.

For more advanced readings, try the popular Magic Tree House series. With three categories to choose from you will always have a new and interesting book to read.

Merlin Missions – This series is packed with magical tales.

Magic Tree House – Great stories of history, mystery and adventure.

Research Guides – Packed with beautiful pictures and interesting information about animals, space and the earth.

Remember start reading to your child from infancy. It is never too early to snuggle up with your baby and start reading, it’s soothing to hear your voice and you’re forming a close bond. When you read to your child, you enhance emotional and social development which gives your child a good base from which to build they’re education.