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How to choose the playard?

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

From 4 or 5 months to 1 year old and a half, baby can enjoy the wonders of the park. In this protected and safe, extremely convenient beginning of his life, he is then free to explore and play alone. Follow our tips on how to better use, but also how best to choose.

Choose a park for baby’s cot or net?

Whatever your choice, baby should be able to play safely. To do this, verify that the park has well indicates compliance with safety requirements. It certifies that the product meets the standards NF S 54-010 (French GAAP) and EN 12227 (European norms) on childcare articles. These standards ensure its strength and lack of games are harmful to children (small parts or sharp edges).

Choose between two types of Park:

- Park in bars often made of wood, it is heavy, stable, and provides good support for a baby who learns to stand up. It costs between 50 and 100 euros;
- Park thread: with foam bottom, it is comfortable and pliable but does not allow baby to recover. It costs between 50 and 80 euros.

NB: Both parks can offer wheels and a washable rugs, and shapes (square, round, or other).
Details to know

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Some things to remember:

- Bar spacing should be less than or equal to 7 cm, so that baby can not get caught its head;
- The height of the park must be greater than 55 cm (so that baby can not tip over, bending);
- The park must be stable;
- For net pens, you should know that when baby looks through the mesh, it hard to distinguish what he observes.
If you buy a used playpen

Be vigilant! The park must conform to standards and be in good condition. If folding systems are damaged (rusted, stuck, twisted …), go your way. Also verify that the park is clean, especially if mesh and canvas. Note that it is anyway necessary to disinfect. And finally, test the stability of the item before buying it.
How to install the baby in the park?

The ideal age to put baby in the park is around 8-9 months. That’s when baby starts to move and play alone.
You can install the park in all parts of your home. Preferably close to your living room. Baby is so safe while you go about your day. Continue talking to him from time to time, even if you do not mind him baby will receive the care they need.

If baby does not turn around again, raise his head and block, possibly with a pillow. Place a blanket at the bottom if you find it a bit hard. You can also protect the bars with a padded playpen.

If your baby knows to turn, let the bottom of the park emerged that the baby is up to his movements.

Note: do not forget the toys: an arch of awakening, rattles … and of course the baby blanket. It may play well but also sleep.

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The Hair During Pregnancy

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

The Hair During Pregnancy

Hair Care
The hair during pregnancy undergoes a change due to the presence of placental hormones. The effect of this change occur in your own hair depends on the type of hair you have before pregnancy, whether oily, normal or dry. According to this you should look after it. Then explain that you care required for different hair types.

  • Dry hair
  • You will notice that you have your hair better than ever, because the hormones increase oil secretion from the scalp and give you a lot of vitality, strength and shine. You will also notice a decrease in the fall of it. In this case the appearance of your hair will be facilitated by pregnancy.
  • Normal hair
    In case you have normal hair, use shampoo is often used to keep your hair in top condition.
  • Oily hair
    The greasy hair require some special care because as you should wash more often than usual (by increasing the oiliness), you should only use very mild shampoos and avoiding where possible the use of electric dryers.

    • In all cases it is important to increase irrigation massage the scalp and also enhance hair vitality. There are also creams, masks or special bathrooms for each type of hair, if you have the possibility to use them, you’ll notice that greatly enhance the state of your hair.

    Dyes, Coloring and Permanent
    With respect to the dyes, the ideal is that during pregnancy are used which are made from plant extracts like henna, which disappear after several washings. What is not convenient to use dyes containing ammonia or oxidants.
    Currently, most of the dyes produced by the best-known companies, have minimal doses of ammonia have shown virtually no absorption of it through the skin of the scalp and therefore do not harm the baby.
    There are desirable and permanent discoloration during pregnancy because they can often cause allergic reactions in the scalp. There are no scientific studies showing that there are risks in the health of your baby with chemicals used for bleaching and permanent. Just as a precaution we recommend avoiding their use.

    Postpartum Hair Loss
    It’s good to already know that in the weeks after childbirth is common an increase in the fall of your hair. Do not worry, is produced by a normal turnover rate of new hair to be regularized in the first two or three months after delivery. In cases that the problem continues, sometimes you need a vitamin supplement (iron and cysteine), which stimulates the hair follicles and also during lactation can smoothly for your baby.

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    Dress Properly During Pregnancy

    Thursday, February 18th, 2010

    Dress Properly During Pregnancy

    The Right Clothes
    The fact that you “look good” certainly will make you “feel good”. Look after your appearance during pregnancy will boost your confidence and give you pleasure to you and those around you. It is the ideal time for the challenge. Have fun with your clothes and to both, it is comfortable. Experience new ideas and adds a humorous touch to your new ways pregnant. Clothes for pregnant women is usually expensive and not always tasteful, the physical changes during pregnancy make it is sometimes difficult to find clothing that you’re going well. It’s more fun to look for more unusual combinations to mark your individuality.

    The Ideal Fabric
    As is often increased sweating around your body, clothing made of natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen, silk) are the most desirable because it will make your skin can breathe easier, more comfortable. The same applies to your underwear.

    Appropriate Shoes
    Should avoid shoes with high heels. Ideally, use a stick no larger than 5 cm. and if the shoe is well ventilated.

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    Adjust your wardrobe with pregnancy

    Friday, January 29th, 2010

    During pregnancy, above all, he must feel at ease. And do not worry, you do not have to buy everything in specialty shops.
    The comfort comes first

    During your pregnancy, you first must wear comfortable clothing. Thus, the clothes are too tight to be avoided. Unless they are sufficiently extensible to accommodate your new curves. For it is certainly not it tightens your belly!

    Shopping “pregnant woman” basic

    You must still buy some maternity wear. The wardrobe basic must contain:

    - 1 or 2 pairs of pants or jeans;
    - 1 skirt and / or dress;
    - 4 or 5 tops;
    - 1 or 2 sweaters or jackets.

    Remember also not to overlook the underwear. And choose:

    - Bras general maintenance (usually 2 sizes above your own in late pregnancy);
    - Panties, thongs or loose cotton shortys.

    Finally, add a coat that you can close the winter. For your baby does not catch cold. And a swimsuit or a bikini for the summer, with a large maintenance for the breasts.
    Operation Retrieve ”

    If clothing stores for pregnant women are perfectly adapted, you do not have to buy everything. Especially since it corresponds to a high budget. And you do not forgive those clothes in case of new birth.

    Start by retrieving clothes from your friends or deposits by such sales. Weasel also on the shelves “large” stores. Finally, your old clothes may be the case. Provided, of course, they are sufficiently large or extensible in the belly and waist.
    Colors that you highlight

    Wherever you find your clothes, avoid horizontal stripes and bold patterns that tend to grow. While the dark, dark colors or plain refine the silhouette. Therefore choose neutral colors and easily tunable you personalize then.
    Bet on the accessory

    If there is one area where you can invest, it is the accessories. They make an original outfit easily. And you can use after pregnancy.
    Try for example:
    - A band of color slid loosely around the stomach;
    - A wide belt positioned below the abdomen;
    - A scarf tied under the bosom. etc..
    As for shoes

    The first two trimesters of pregnancy, you can put shoes with small heels. The circulation problems are common at this time, it is particularly well advised to wear heels 2 to 3 cm. For similar reasons, it is preferable cons avoid high boots to leave the calf emerged.

    In late pregnancy, opt for flat shoes. Your center of gravity is in fact changed at this stage of pregnancy. The loss of balance are more frequent.
    The tips Pratique.fr

    Remember to buy or get clothes little fragile and machine washable. In order to avoid washing and hand wringing, especially in late pregnancy.

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