Protecting Baby's Skin During Cold Winter

The cold, dry winter air can be brutal on your baby's delicate skin, but it doesn't have to be. With just a little extra care to baby skin, your baby's skin will remain as soft and supple as the day she or he was born.

Baby Moisturizers

Making sure your baby's skin is properly moisturized will help to prevent chapping. While it's always important to apply moisturizers before heading out in the cold, it's even more beneficial to moisturize immediately after her bath.

After having some delightful splash time in the tub, gently pat dry her skin with a clean towel. Be mindful not to rub the towel over the skin as you're more likely to irritate it. Then massage your baby lotion over slightly damp skin to help lock in the moisture.

Preventing Chapped Lips

Don't forget to care for those beautiful rosebud lips. Simply coat with a thin layer of petroleum jelly or gentle lip balm. This will create a barrier of protection from the cold and help to decrease the chances of chapped, cracked lips. Using a layer of petroleum jelly or thickened baby lotion a few times a day under the nose also works wonders for preventing raw skin from drippy little noses.

Heat Rash Occurs in the Winter Too

Strange as it may sound, your baby can get heat rash in the winter as well. This can happen when your baby is dressed to warmly or when she's sitting in an area (such as a car seat) with poor air circulation.

To prevent this annoying, itchy rash from plaguing your baby's skin, be sure to dress her in breathable layers. As her temperature heats up, removing a layer and place her in an area that is comfortable and well ventilated.

Managing Diaper Rash

Though there are many causes of diaper rash, luckily there are several types of diaper rash creams to help keep her rash in check. Change her diaper often and clean it thoroughly. Apply a layer of cream to ease the rash. For particularly problematic rashes, consider giving her some diaper-free time to allow her bum to air out.

Avoid Wet Gloves and socks : Wet socks and gloves can irritate your baby’s skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, etc.

Hindi Rhymes For Kids : Nani Teri Morni Ko More Le Gaye

A New Year's Eve Celebration

Everyone likes to celebrate the New Year and kids are no exception ....although often the children are sent to bed while the adults have all the fun!

Why not celebrate the New Year twice this year - once with your kids at just a little past their normal bedtime  and once again at midnight, when they are safely tucked up in bed?

Welcome 2012 with the help of this fun collection of crafts for your upcoming get-together.

Top Crafts to Ring in the New Year

1.      Paper Noisemaker - A sheet of paper is all you need!

2.      Confetti Balloons - Just pop and let the colors fly.

3.      Confetti Wands - Wave in the New Year with sparkles.

4.      Clock-Face Piñata - Treat yourself to a burst of goodies.

5.      Party Hats - Personalize a design to show the "new" you

Another things that kids can do and enjoy this new year eve are :

New Year Crown  Any kid can be the king or queen of the family New Year's Eve party with this bead encrusted crown.

New Year Horns
 Using shiny decorative wrapping paper, you can make these snazzy horns to chime in the New Year!

Decorated Party Hat

Enjoy New Year’s celebration by making this fun and festive decorated

kid's party hat that you can wear!

Water Bottle Noise Maker

Save that water bottle from the landfill by creating this fun noise maker for New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year Garland

New Year's is a spectacular holiday that deserves a glittery greeting! Kids can help make this pretty garland to display it in your home to welcome New Year.

New Year’s Eve Ball

Make your own New Year’s Eve ball to celebrate the New Year. This miniature New Year's Eve ball craft is easy and fun for kids.

Sparkly Firecracker

This pretty firecracker is perfect for celebrating the New Year! It's easy to make from a cardboard tube, and kids will enjoy making their own sparkly firecracker.

Time Capsule Can

Make this time capsule can with your family each New Year! Keep memories alive with his fun New Year's time capsule craft for kids.

Countdown Clock for Kids

Keep your kids busy and entertained this New Year's Eve with our countdown clock. Easy to make, this simple and fun craft is a great way to ring in the new year !!!!

kids joke : This is My Mother .......

The local high school has a policy that the parents must inform the school if a student is to be absent for the day. Alice deciding to skip school and go to the mall with her friends.

 So she waited until her parents had left for work and called the school herself.

“Hi, I’m calling to report that Alice is unable to make it to school today because she is ill.”

Secretary at high school answered, “I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll note her absence. Who is this calling please?”

“This is my mother.”

Cute BABY IMAGES

Proper Dressing during Cold Season....

Dressing infants and toddlers to stay warm during the cold, winter months is very important. Dressing children in warm pajamas, covering them with thick quilts and turning up the heat in their rooms at bedtime is a common practice for parents. When outdoors, dressing in layers provides extra warmth, however, it is equally important to remember that over bundling can lead to a child being overheated.

In addition to excess clothing and covers, elevated temperatures in the bedroom can also lead to over heating.

Warning Signs:

·         Constant sweating; damp hair or dampness around the neck and collar area.

·         The presence of heat rash or excess redness in the face.

·         Rapid breathing and restlessness.

Prevention Recommendations:

·         As a general rule when outdoors in cold temperatures, dress infants and children in layers and always make sure to cover their heads with a hat or hood. Layers hold in more heat and provide more comfort as opposed to a bulky jacket. If jackets or coats are used in addition to layering, be sure to remove them when in heated areas. It is recommended to remove a child's jacket when strapped into a car seat, particularly if the car is heated. Remember, if you are hot or uncomfortable with your jacket on, chances are your child is too.

·         Keep your baby's face and head clear of blankets and other coverings during sleep to avoid suffocation. Consider using sleeper pajamas instead of blanket. If using a blanket, place baby in the back sleeping position with his/her feet at foot of crib with blanket no higher than the baby's chest and tuck blankets in around the mattress and not the baby's body.

·         Avoid putting your baby to sleep in the family bed with parents and siblings. Adult bedding increases the risk of overheating, and suffocation - therefore increasing the risk of SIDS. If a mother chooses to bed share with baby to encourage breastfeeding, be sure to follow these safety precautions: Use a firm mattress and avoid pillows, quilts or heavy blankets near or under infant; place baby on back his/her back; and limit bed sharing to mother and baby.

How to Protect Kids From Cold Weather ?

·        Have them drink lots of citrus fruit juices. Vitamin C is the primary protection against colds virus so let your kids have ample supply of this potent vitamin. Prepare your kids lots of juices from citrus fruits. Have them eat them raw and lace their favorite foods with them. Don't forget to give them vitamin C supplements to increased their immune system.

·        Encourage  your kids to wash hands frequently. The fastest way to spread virus is through hand contact. Washing the hands often eliminate the chance of the cold virus to spread. It also gives protection to your kids catching  the virus.

·        Get them to wear jackets and other protective clothing against damp cold whether. Let your kids be protected against the damp cold weather by wearing proper clothing. Have them wear jackets during the late afternoon when air is too damp. Winter wear should fit kids properly, but gear shouldn’t be so tight that it restricts movement. This is particularly true for footwear. Too-tight boots constrict blood flow, causing feet to become even colder. When sizing shoes, allow room for an extra pair of socks. This is the best time for viruses to go active. Don't let your kids let out chilling. If possible keep them indoor during this time of the day.

·        When sending kids off to school or out to play, make sure they’re dressed warmly in layers that are wind and waterproof. If possible, opt for wool instead of cotton. This durable and flexible material is an excellent insulator that will help keep kids dryer and warmer than cotton, which is quick to absorb water.

·        Help your little ones stay warm with adequate head, face, hands, and neck protection. You can save time while getting your brood out the door by storing gloves and scarves inside hats. Whenever they are going out, give them a scarf or a woolen cap to wear that will keep their head and ears covered. Covering their heads and ears will keep their body temperature regulated and protecting them from cold and cough.

·        Give them the colds shot. The best protection is of course your kids' old shot. Take them to the clinic have them have the shot. Although it is not hundred percent protection, it is still better to be protected than not.

·        Always supervise your child’s winter activities. With so much jumping and playing around, your kids might feel warm and take off their jackets and, gradually even the other layers of warm clothes that you had made them wear. So, beneath their t-shirt, make them wear a warm vest that will protect them from catching the cold even if they take off their sweaters and jackets.

·        Good nutrition can help kids fight off cold and flu season, so strengthen their immune system with a balanced diet. Snack time is a great opportunity to sneak in some extra nutrients; try dried and fresh fruits, sliced raw vegetables, whole-wheat crackers with cheese, and yogurt.

·        Before temperatures fall below freezing, make sure your home’s heating equipment and your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors function properly. If you own a space heater, keep it away from small children or, better yet, don’t use one at all. And don’t forget to discuss fire safety with your family.

·        Woolens tend to become the breading grounds for bacteria. With kids, the problem is more serious as they are greater exposed to germs and dirt. So, take good care of their warm clothes.

·        Sometimes warm clothes are not enough. It is equally important to protect their delicate skin from the chilly waves. If their skin is not given sufficient protection, the winter dryness may become painful for your kids. Therefore, use a cold cream regularly on their skin especially after they have taken a bath with warm water.