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 BABY SAFETY TIPS


Safe Baby Food Recipes


Great Veggies − For 10 months And Over 

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3 medium potatoes 

8 ounces spinac

 2 large cloves garlic 

Peel and cube potatoes. Crush and peel garlic. Cook potatoes, spinach, and garlic with about 1/2 cup water for about 15 minutes over high heat, or until potatoes are soft. 

Process all in a blender or food processor until very mushy. Freeze in ice cube trays overnight, then pop out cubes and store in another container in the freezer. 

Yields 20 servings. 


Chicken and Rice Dinner − 10 Months And Over 

1/4 lb. ground chicken (you can use boneless breast cut in cubes if you are going to puree it) 

1/2 cup peeled and chopped zucchini 

1/2 cup sweet potato or yam, peeled and chopped 

1/4 frozen, fresh, or canned corn 

1/2 tsp. parsley 

1 cup long grain, enriched rice 

3 cups water Instructions: 

Boil chicken in water for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Mash or puree


Chicken Stew − For 10 Months And Older 

1 medium potato, peeled and chopped 

1 cup of Water

¼ lb. ground chicken (you can use boneless breast cut in cubes if you are going to puree it) 

1 carrot, peeled and chopped 

½ cup yellow squash or summer squash peeled and chopped 

¼ cup prepared barley (see instructions on the package for preparation) Instructions: 

Bring chicken and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add vegetables. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add prepared barley. Mash or puree, depending on desired consistency.


Tomato Pasta − For 10 Months Or Older 

1 tbs margarine 

1/4 cup cheddar or mild cheese, finely grated 

1 large tomato, skinned, seeded chopped 

1 teaspoon baby rice 1 tablespoon cottage cheese 

1/2 cup Small Pasta Shapes 

Cook the pasta according to directions on package. 

Melt the margarine in a saucepan, add tomato and cook over a low heat for 2 minutes. 

Remove the pan from the heat, 

Add the cheeses and allow to melt into a sauce. Finally stir in the baby rice. 

Pour the sauce over cooked pasta and serve.


Spinach Pasta For 10 Months And Over 

1/2 cup spinach, trimmed 

1/4 cup mild cheese (Cheddar, Jack, Gouda), grated 

1/4 cup uncooked small−shaped pasta 

2 tablespoons milk/formula 

Boil the spinach in a little water for about 5 minutes until tender, at the same time, cook the pasta according to direction on the package. 

Once the spinach is cooked press out all the excess water. 

Combine with cheese, pasta and milk and blend to make into a puree or chop for older babies.


Oatmeal Cookies − 11 Months Or Older 

1 cup enriched all−purpose flour (you can use unbleached or cracked wheat flour for more nutrition)

½ teaspoon baking soda 

¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon* (you should leave this out until your baby is 12 months old) 

¼ teaspoon salt 

¾ cup vegetable shortening 

1 cup sugar (optional, you can substitute 

½ cup juice and add an extra 

½ cup of oatmeal) 

1 large egg 

2 or 3 bananas, mashed and very ripe (we recommend pureeing them to get ALL the lumps out) 

2 ¼ cups infant oatmeal cereal (you can use regular rolled oats but you won't get the extra vitamins. When using rolled oats, use 1 ¾ cups oats and 1 ½ cups flour) 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in small bowl. 

3. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar (or juice with the oatmeal). Beat in the gg and bananas. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix well. 

4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 1 ½ inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. 

5. Bake for 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on rack.


Peach Cobbler − 6 Months Or Older 

3 canned peaches (6 halves) OR 3 ripe peaches 

1 egg yolk (for babies 6 months to 10 months, omit egg yolk and thicken with infant cereal) 

1 tsp sugar 

1. Peel and dice the peaches into small pieces. 

2. Mash or puree to desired consistency. 

3. Beat in the egg yolk and sugar until smooth. For babies age 6 months−10 months, omit egg and add infant cereal by 1 tablespoon, until you get the desired thickness. 

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min or until set. Cool before serving.


TOFU FINGER CUBES 

Slice tofu into small cubes 

Toss tofu in a Ziploc bag with crushed Cheerios, crushed graham crackers or crushed granola 

Close bag and toss to thoroughly coat tofu cubes – You can serve this as finger food or a protein boost during meals.

baby shark - BABY SAFETY TIPS - Safe Bedding Practices For Infants

 BABY SAFETY TIPS


Safe Bedding Practices For Infants


Place baby on his/her back on a firm tight−fitting mattress in a crib that meets current safety standards.

Remove pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow−like stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib. 

Consider using a sleeper or other sleep clothing as an alternative to blankets, with no other covering. 

If using a blanket, put baby with feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby's chest. 

Make sure your baby's head remains uncovered during sleep. Do not place baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow, or other soft surface to sleep.  


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BABY SAFETY TIPS



Tips for Homemade Baby Food


Making your own baby food will ensure that what your child is eating is fresh, nutritious and free of additives. By making your own baby foods, you'll be saving money, up to 50%. And to top it off, it's easy; making baby food at home is probably a lot less time−consuming than you may have thought. 

In order to make your own baby foods, you'll need something to cook in. A steamer basket is cheap and by cooking fruits and vegetables in it, you'll be sure of keeping the nutrients in the food, instead of in the cooking water. 

To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a food mill or blender. A blender quickly purees almost anything into the finest consistency. When your baby first starts on solids, you'll be pureeing things to a very fine consistency and, as baby gets a little older, you will make foods a little coarser. 

You may wish to buy a food mill which comes in large and small sizes. It is very handy and inexpensive. The food mill strains most cooked foods to a very smooth consistency, although meats can be a problem as they will have a coarser texture. 

As babies are susceptible to digestive upsets, you'll want to take note of the following tips concerning the handling of foods: 

− always work with clean hands. 

− always use clean utensils. 

− prepare foods immediately upon removing them from the refrigerator. 

− freeze immediately after cooking any foods you want to store. 

You can prepare large amounts of foods at once and freeze them. Take your prepared foods and plop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then take them off the sheet when they are frozen and put them into plastic bags. Label and date. You can also freeze the food in plastic "pop out" ice cube trays. Small tupperware jars with lids serve the same purpose and stack easily.

Frozen baby foods can be stored for up to two months. 

When you take frozen foods out for baby, warm the food in a cup placed in a saucepan of boiling water with a lid on. 

Cereals are typically the first foods given to a baby because they contain lots of iron. You can buy the commercial baby cereals, or prepare your own, by running oatmeal through your blender, for instance.

Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw, mashed banana, you will need to cook all other fruits till they are soft. Try making your own applesauce and pearsauce; don't add any sugar, as these fruits are sweet enough on their own. You can also peel peaches, plums and apricots and boil or steam them. 

Use fresh vegetables whenever possible in order to provide the best nutrition and flavor for your baby. Frozen vegetables are better to use than canned. Steaming vegetables is the best method of preparation. Carrots and sweet potato are two popular choices to begin with. 

Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed pumpkin, baked potato, avocado and tofu (oriental soy bean curd) are all popular with babies. One good idea is to blend together cottage cheese, banana and fresh orange juice − delicious! 

Meats should be added slowly. They can be boiled or broiled, then put in the blender with a little milk and perhaps banana or cream of rice to get the right consistency. Chicken is generally the first meat baby is introduced to and usually goes down fairly well. 

There is no rush to start your baby on solid foods. Milk is his most important food. Your doctor's recommendations and your own intuition will help you to know when to begin introducing solods to your baby's diet. Always remember to be patient with your baby and allow at least a few days between newly added foods to make sure baby doesn't suffer any reactions.  

baby shark - BABY SAFETY TIPS - Keeping Baby Safe: Your Most Important Role As A Parent

 BABY SAFETY TIPS


Keeping Baby Safe: Your Most Important 

Role As A Parent


Once your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising your child really begins. The biggest job you have as a parent is keeping your baby safe. Yet, it is impossible to watch over your children twenty−four hours a day.

Thankfully, there are many safety products available to keep them from getting hurt. These products include safety gates, outlet covers, oven and table bumpers, doorknob covers, bed rails, locks and guards, and many more. As a parent, you need to use products that are one step ahead of their children's abilities, and can do so by getting down on their level and looking around. This gives you a child's eye perspective of child safety issues in your home. 

But with so many products to buy and so many different brand names, how do you decide what products you need most? The best thing to do when it comes to safety is buy new products rather than used ones. An older, used product may have been recalled due to dangerous safety issues, or it may be damaged from previous use. Although hand−me−downs are great for clothes and toys, your child’s safety is just too important to leave to chance. Babies R Us is a great place to find all the safety products you need.

That still leaves the issue of how to choose between one safety gate, for instance, and another. Here are some purchasing tips for some of the more popular safety items you will need for your baby. 

Car Seats 

More children are seriously injured and killed in auto accidents than in any other type of accident. Each year, hundreds of lives could be saved if children were protected in cars by using child safety seats. Using a child safety seat is the best protection you can give your child when traveling by car. 

When purchasing a car seat, look for:

 · Label states that it meets or exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards;

· Is the car seat appropriate for your child's height and weight? 

· Be aware of the type of seat belts your car has; all car seats are not compatible with all seat belts; 

· Check recent car seat recalls before making a purchase; 

· Be sure that the seat you choose fits your child − a smaller baby can slip out of a seat that's too large. Infants one year or younger and up to 20 pounds must be placed in a rear−facing seat, toddlers (older than 1 year and between 20 and 40 pounds) may use a forward−facing seat, and children who are between 40 and 80 pounds need to be placed in a booster seat; 

· Consider choosing a seat that is upholstered in fabric − it may be more comfortable for your child.

 Safety Gates 

Baby safety gates are an essential element in making your home baby proof. Now that he's on the move, every nook and cranny is a potential area of exploration for him. Your baby is curious about his new environment, wanting to investigate each little corner and new room. The best way to make sure he can't do any harm to himself is to install safety gates. These will prevent him from reaching the stairs, kitchen, or an office room, where there might be many wires and electrical equipment just at his height

Accordion gates, which open to form diamond−shaped patterns with wide V's at the top, can trap a baby's head and have resulted in strangulation deaths. In January 1985, gate manufacturers halted production of these gates, but there are still an estimated 15 million gates in use. Mesh gates also can be dangerous because a toddler's fingers can become trapped. 

When purchasing a safety gate, look for the following: 

· A hardware−mounted gate that attaches to the doorframe without any openings to trap fingers or necks. Pressure−mounted gates should not be used between rooms of different levels or at the top of stairs; children can dislodge them and take a tumble. 

· Gates that swing out should never be used at the top of stairways. 

· Nonflexible vertical slats or rods should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. 

· Check for sharp edges and protrusions that could hurt a toddler's hands. 

· Avoid gates with structures that could give a child a foothold for climbing. Keep large toys away from the gate to prevent a child from using them to climb over. 

· The gate should be no less than 3/4 of the child's height 

Playpens 

These high−sided, enclosed play areas are popular because they allow parents to put their baby down with the knowledge that he can't wander off. It is great when you have to answer the phone, do a bit of ironing, or just catch a quick breath! 

When purchasing a playpen, look for the following: 

· Holes in the mesh should be no larger than 1/4 inch to keep small fingers from getting caught; 

· The sides should be at least 20 inches high, measured from the floor of the playpen; 

· Look for padding on the tops of the rails to protect your baby from bumps. 

· The locks that allow you to lower a side should be out of your baby's reach. 

Baby Monitors 

The idea behind a baby monitor is that you can have the ability to move around the house or your yard and still be able to keep tabs on your baby by listening or now viewing your baby. This can help alert you to a crying baby, a baby who needs your help or just help you watch baby while he or she sleeps.

The baby/nursery monitor that you buy will have different levels of mobility. The base usually plugs into the wall, usually the nursery or wherever your baby is sleeping. The receiver can plug in or be mobile. If you intend to use the monitor as you move from room to room, you will want to invest in the mobile kind, versus the stationary variety.

When purchasing a baby monitor, look for the following: 

· There should be at least two channels to choose from; 

· Be sure that you have a low battery indicator light. Without this you might be listening to the receiver, thinking all is quiet in the baby's room, when in fact all you've got is a dead battery; 

· Has a power−on light so that you can know the unit is on without disturbing the baby; 

· Has a volume control to put you in charge of how loudly you wish to hear your baby; 

· Are you planning to carry around your end of the monitoring system? Then you might want a belt clip!

Bath Seats 

A bath seat gives your child added support while in the bathtub and can help prevent a soapy baby from slipping out of your hands and hitting her head on the tub. Keep in mind, however, that you should NEVER leave your child unattended in the tub! 

When purchasing a bath seat, look for the following: 

· Never use a bath seat on textured or non−skid surfaces unless the manufacturer’s instructions specifically state the seat is intended for such surfaces; 

· Look for the JPMA Certification Seal. 

Always remember, no matter what safety product you are buying, to look at the features to be sure they meet your specific requirements. Also check to be sure that the product you are considering has not recently been recalled. The safety of your child is of utmost importance – don’t leave it to chance!

baby shark - BABY SAFETY TIPS - Toy Safety Tips

 BABY SAFETY TIPS



Toy Safety Tips

WHEN BUYING TOYS 

Choosing toys with care. Keep in mind the child's age, interests and skill level. 

Look for quality design and construction in all toys for all ages. 

Make sure that all directions or instructions are clear −− to you, and, when appropriate, to the child. Plastic wrappings on toys should be discarded at once before they become deadly playthings. 

Be a label reader. Look for and heed age recommendations, such as "Not recommended for children under three". Look for other safety labels including: "Flame retardant/Flame resistant" on fabric products and "Washable/hygienic materials" on stuffed toys and dolls. 

WHEN MAINTAINING TOYS 

Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. A damaged or dangerous toy should be thrown away or repaired immediately. 

Edges on wooden toys that might have become sharp or surfaces covered with splinters should be sanded smooth. When repainting toys and toy boxes, avoid using leftover paint, unless purchased recently, since older paints may contain more lead than new paint, which is regulated by CPSC. Examine all outdoor toys regularly for rust or weak parts that could become hazardous. 

WHEN STORING TOYS 

Teach children to put their toys safely away on shelves or in a toy chest after playing to prevent trips and falls.

Toy boxes, too, should be checked for safety. Use a toy chest that has a lid that will stay open in any position to which it is raised, and will not fall unexpectedly on a child. For extra safety, be sure there are ventilation holes for fresh air. Watch for sharp edges that could cut and hinges that could pinch or squeeze. See that toys used outdoors are stored after play −− rain or dew can rust or damage a variety of toys and toy parts creating hazards. 

SHARP EDGES

New toys intended for children under eight years of age should, by regulation, be free of sharp glass and metal edges. 

With use, however, older toys may break, exposing cutting edges. 

SMALL PARTS 

Older toys can break to reveal parts small enough to be swallowed or to become lodged in a child's windpipe, ears or nose. The law bans small parts in new toys intended for children under three. This includes removable small eyes and noses on stuffed toys and dolls, and small, removable squeakers on squeeze toys. LOUD NOISES Toy caps and some noisemaking guns and other toys can produce sounds at noise levels that can damage hearing. The law requires the following label on boxes of caps producing noise above a certain level: "WARNING −− Do not fire closer than one foot to the ear. Do not use indoors." Caps producing noise that can injure a child's hearing are banned. 

CORDS AND STRINGS 

Toys with long strings or cords may be dangerous for infants and very young children. The cords may become wrapped around an infant's neck, causing strangulation. Never hang toys with long strings, cords, loops, or ribbons in cribs or playpens where children can become entangled. Remove crib gyms for the crib when the child can pull up on hands and knees; some children have strangled when they fell across crib gyms stretched across the crib.

SHARP POINTS 

Toys which have been broken may have dangerous points or prongs. Stuffed toys may have wires inside the toy which could cut or stab if exposed. A CPSC regulation prohibits sharp points in new toys and other articles intended for use by children under eight years of age.

PROPELLED OBJECTS 

Projectiles −− guided missiles and similar flying toys −− can be turned into weapons and can injure eyes in particular. Children should never be permitted to play with adult lawn darts or other hobby or sporting equipment that have sharp points. Arrows or darts used by children should have soft cork tips, rubber suction cups or other protective tips intended to prevent injury. Check to be sure the tips are secure. Avoid those dart guns or other toys which might be capable of firing articles not intended for use in the toy, such as pencils or nails. 

ALL TOYS ARE NOT FOR ALL CHILDREN 

Keep toys designed for older children out of the hands of little ones. Follow labels that give age recommendations −− some toys are recommended for older children because they may be hazardous in the hands of a younger child. Teach older children to help keep their toys away from younger brothers and sisters. 

Even balloons, when uninflated or broken, can choke or suffocate if young children try to swallow them. More children have suffocated on uninflated balloons and pieces of broken balloons than on any other type of toy. 

ELECTRIC TOYS 

Electric toys that are improperly constructed, wired or misused can shock or burn. Electric toys must meet mandatory requirements for maximum surface temperatures, electrical construction and prominent warning labels. Electric toys with heating elements are recommended only for children over eight years old. Children should be taught to use electric toys properly, cautiously and under adult supervision.

INFANT TOYS 

Infant toys, such as rattles, squeeze toys, and teethers, should be large enough so that they cannot enter and become lodged in an infant's throat.  

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 BABY SAFETY TIPS



Poison Lookout Checklist

The home areas listed below are the most common site of accidental poisonings. Follow this checklist to learn how to correct situations that may lead to poisonings. If you answer "No" to any questions, fix the situation quickly. Your goal is to have all your answers "Yes." 


THE KITCHEN 

Do all harmful products in the cabinets have child−resistant caps? Products like furniture polishes, drain cleaners and some oven cleaners should have safety packaging to keep little children from accidentally opening the packages. _____ _____ 

Are all potentially harmful products in their original containers? There are two dangers if products aren't stored in their original containers. Labels on the original containers often give first aid information if someone should swallow the product. And if products are stored in containers like drinking glasses or pop bottles, someone may think it is food and swallow it. _____ _____ 

Are harmful products stored away from food? If harmful products are placed next to food, someone may accidentally get a food and a poison mixed up and swallow the poison. _____ _____ 

Have all potentially harmful products been put up high and out of reach of children? The best way to prevent poisoning is making sure that it's impossible to find and get at the poisons. Locking all cabinets that hold dangerous products is the best poison prevention. _____ _____ 

THE BATHROOM 

Did you ever stop to think that medicines could poison if used improperly? Many children are poisoned each year by overdoses of aspirin. If aspirin can poison, just think of how many other poisons might be in your medicine cabinet. _____ _____ 

Do your aspirins and other potentially harmful products have child−resistant closures? Aspirins and most prescription drugs come with child−resistant caps. Check to see yours have them, and that they are _____ _____ 

properly secured. Check your prescriptions before leaving the pharmacy to make sure the medicines are in child−resistant packaging. These caps have been shown to save the lives of children. Have you thrown out all out−of−date prescriptions? As medicines get older, the chemicals inside them can change. So what was once a good medicine may now be a dangerous poison. Flush all old drugs down the toilet. Rinse the container well, then discard it. _____ _____ 

Are all medicines in their original containers with the original labels? Prescription medicines may or may notlist ingredients. The prescription number on the label will, however, allow rapid identification by the pharmacist of the ingredients should they not be listed. Without the original label and container, you can't be sure of what you're taking. After all, aspirin looks a lot like poisonous roach tablets. _____ _____ 

If your vitamins or vitamin/mineral supplements contain iron, are they in child−resistant packaging? Most people think of vitamins and minerals as foods and, therefore, nontoxic, but a few iron pills can kill a child. _____ _____ 

THE GARAGE OR STORAGE AREA 

Did you know that many things in your garage or storage area that can be swallowed are terrible poisons? Death may occur when people swallow such everyday substances as charcoal lighter, paint thinner and remover, antifreeze and turpentine. _____ _____ 

Do all these poisons have child−resistant caps? _____ _____ 

Are they stored in the containers? _____ _____ 

Are the original labels on the containers? _____ _____ 

Have you made sure that no poisons are stored in drinking glasses or pop bottles? _____ _____ 

Are all these harmful products locked up and out of sight and reach? When all your answers are "Yes," then continue this level of poison protection by making sure that, whenever you buy potentially harmful products, they have child−resistant closures and are kept out of sight and reach. Post the number of the Poison Control Center near your telephone.

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 BABY SAFETY TIPS


How To Reduce The Risk Of Poisoning In Your House Hold!

YOUNG CHILDREN WILL EAT AND DRINK ALMOST ANYTHING! 

Keep all liquids and solids that may be poisonous out of their reach. Use child−resistant packaging to help prevent poisonings with medicines and household chemicals. Each year poison control centers report nearly one million children under the age of five are exposed to potentially poisonous medicines and household chemicals. 

Medicines (especially iron pills and food supplements containing iron), household substances, insect sprays, kerosene, lighter fluid, some furniture polishes, turpentine, points, solvents, and products containing lye and acids are most frequently the cause of accidental poisoning among children.

ALWAYS RETURN TO SAFE STORAGE IMMEDIATELY (locked up − away from children) 

Never leave a bottle of aspirin or other pills where children can reach it Return it to a safe place immediately after using. 



MEDICINES ... 

are often swallowed by young children who find medicines where their grandparents have left them. Grandparents − and all adults − should use child−resistant closures whenever young children are around. Keep medicines out of reach − and out of sight − of all children. 

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 

Read labels before using any household product and follow the directions carefully. Store these products so that children cannot reach them. 

Always resecure child−resistant packaging. 

KEEP ALL PRODUCTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS 

Never place kerosene, anti−freeze, paints, or solvents in cups, glasses, milk or soft−drink bottles, or other utensils customarily used for food or drinks. 

Never transfer products to a bottle without a child−resistant closure. 

DESTROY OLD MEDICATIONS 

Pour contents down drain or toilet, and rinse container before discarding. Do not put container with its contents into trash. 

KEEP FOODS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS SEPARATED 

Cleaning fluids, detergents, lye, soap powders, insecticides, and other everyday household products should be stored away from food and medications. Death could be the result of a mistaken identity.

NEVER CALL MEDICINE "CANDY" 

Children should not be deceived by having flavored medicines called "candy." When left alone, they may locate the bottle and eat or drink its contents. 

GROWING CHILDREN ARE CURIOUS ABOUT... 

things that glitter pretty colored pills bottles and containers of all kinds. These arouse their natural curiosity. If a child is in the crawling stage, arrange to keep household products in places other than below the kitchen sink unless the cabinet is locked or secured with child safety latches. 

If the child is walking, be certain that bottles and boxes containing medicines or household products are put away before answering the telephone or doorbell. 

If he is able to climb, find a shelf that is completely beyond his ability to reach, or, better yet, lock these products in a cabinet or closet. 

After using a product, always re−secure the child−resistant closure. 

To reduce the risk of poisoning: 

1. Keep household products and medicines out of reach and out of sight of children, preferably in a locked cabinet or closet. Even if you must leave the room for only an instant, put the container in a safe spot. 

2. Store medicines and dietary supplements (especially iron pills) separately from other household products and keep these items in their original containers − never in cups or soft−drink bottles. 

3. Be sure that all products are properly labelled, and read the label before using. 

4. Always turn the light on when giving or taking medicine to be sure you have the right medicine and the correct measure or count of the dosage.

5. Since children tend to imitate adults − avoid taking medications in their presence. Avoid drinking medicine from the bottle. 

6. Refer to medicines by their proper names. They are not candies. 

7. Clean out your medicine cabinet periodically. Get rid of old medicines by flushing them down the drain or toilet, rinsing the container in wafer, and then discarding it. 

8. Ask for and use household products which are available in child resistant packaging. Insist on safety packaging for prescription medicines. Resecure safety feature carefully after using Safety packaging gives extra protection to your children.

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BABY SAFETY TIPS

12 Must Have Products That Will Keep Your Child 
Safe Around The Home

About 2−1/2 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child safety devices on the market today.

You can childproof your home for a fraction of what it would cost to have a professional do it. And safety devices are easy to find. You can buy them at hardware stores, baby equipment shops, supermarkets, drug stores, home and linen stores, and through mail order catalogues. 

Here are some child safety devices that can help prevent many injuries to young children. The red numbers correspond to those on the image following the text. 

1. Use Safety Latches and Locks for cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas to help prevent poisonings and other injuries. Safety latches and locks on cabinets and drawers can help prevent children from gaining access to medicines and household cleaners, as well as knives and other sharp objects. 

Look for safety latches and locks that adults can easily install and use, but are sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs from children. Safety latches are not a guarantee of protection, but they can make it more difficult for children to reach dangerous substances. 

Typical cost of a safety latch or lock: less than $2.

2. Use Safety Gates to help prevent falls down stairs and to keep children away from dangerous areas. Safety gates can help keep children away from stairs or rooms that have hazards in them. Look for safety gates that children cannot dislodge easily, but that adults can open and close without difficulty. For the top of stairs, gates that screw to the wall are more secure than "pressure gates."

Typical cost of a safety gate: $13 to $40. 

3. Use Door Knob Covers and Door Locks to help prevent children from entering rooms and other areas with possible dangers. Door knob covers and door locks can help keep children away from places with hazards, including swimming pools. 

Be sure the door knob cover is sturdy enough not to break, but allows a door to be opened quickly by an adult in case of emergency. By restricting access to potentially hazardous rooms in the home, door knob covers could help prevent many kinds of injuries. 

Typical cost of a door knob cover: $1 and door lock: $5 and up.

4. Use Anti−Scald Devices for faucets and shower heads and set your water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent burns from hot water. Anti−scald devices for regulating water temperature can help prevent burns. 

Typical cost of an anti−scald device: $6 to $30. 

5. Use Smoke Detectors on every level of your home and near bedrooms to alert you to fires. Smoke detectors are essential safety devices for protection against fire deaths and injuries. 

Check smoke detectors once a month to make sure they're working. If detectors are battery−operated, change batteries at least once a year or consider using 10−year batteries. 

Typical cost of a smoke detector: less than $10. 

6. Use Window Guards and Safety Netting to help prevent falls from windows, balconies, decks, and landings. Window guards and safety netting for balconies and decks can help prevent serious falls.

Typical cost of a window guard or safety netting: $8 to $16. 

7. Use Corner and Edge Bumpers to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces. 

Corner and edge bumpers can be used with furniture and fireplace hearths to help prevent injuries from falls or to soften falls against sharp or rough edges. 

Typical cost of a corner and edge bumper: $1 and up. 

8. Use Outlet Covers and Outlet Plates to help prevent electrocution. Outlet covers and outlet plates can help protect children from electrical shock and possible electrocution. 

Be sure the outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children and are large enough so that children cannot choke on them. 

Typical cost of an outlet cover: less than $2. 

9. Use a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector outside bedrooms to help prevent CO poisoning. A carbon monoxide (CO) detector can help prevent CO poisoning. Consumers should install CO detectors near sleeping areas in their homes. Households that should use CO detectors include those with gas or oil heat or with attached garages. 

Typical cost of a carbon monoxide (CO) detector: $30 to $70. 

10. Cut Window Blind Cords; use Safety Tassels and Inner Cord Stops to help prevent children from strangling in blind cord loops. Window blind cord safety tassels on miniblinds and tension devices on vertical blinds and drapery cords can help prevent deaths and injuries from strangulation in the loops of cords. Inner cord stops can help prevent strangulation in the inner cords of window blinds. 

For older miniblinds, cut the cord loop, remove the buckle, and put safety tassels on each cord. Be sure that older vertical blinds and drapery cords have tension or tie−down devices to hold the cords tight. When buying new miniblinds, verticals, and draperies, ask for safety features to prevent child strangulation. 

11. Use Door Stops and Door Holders to help prevent injuries to fingers and hands. Door stops and door holders on doors and door hinges can help prevent small fingers and hands from being pinched or crushed in doors and door hinges. 

Typical cost of a door stop and door holder: less than $4. 

12. Use a Cordless Phone to make it easier to continuously watch young children, especially when they're in bathtubs, swimming pools, or other potentially dangerous areas. 

Cordless phones help you watch your child continuously, without leaving the vicinity to answer a phone call. Cordless phones are especially helpful when children are in or near water, whether it's the bathtub, the swimming pool, or the beach.

Typical cost of a cordless phone: $30 and up.



Traveling With A Baby − A Checklist 

Traveling with a baby can sometimes mean that you are so consumed with ensuring that you have everything you need to care for the baby on the trip that you forget things you need for yourself. The best thing to do is to prepare a checklist of what you need and then check off each item as you pack it.

A sample checklist should include the following items: 
Diapers/ pampers 
Blankets 
Sleepers 
Baby wipes 
Baby lotion and soap 
Extra pacifiers 
Bottle 
Formula, food, water and/or juice 
Resealable plastic bags 
Extra clothes – at least one or two outfits per day 
Nightlight 
Car seat 
Portable crib 
Collapsible stroller 
Sun hat and sun screen Toys 
Plastic for use in changing the baby 
Any necessary medicines 
Extra shirt for yourself 
Burping pad 
Washable bibs 
Feeding spoons 
Kettle, if the hotel room does not have kitchen facilities

The packing for a trip involving a baby should start weeks in advance to ensure that no detail is overlooked. As you pack each item or article, check to make sure you have added extra in case of accidents. 

Simply go through a sample day at home and make a list of everything the baby needs when not travelling. Add extra to the list. Bring a camera and plenty of film or if you use a digital ensure that the memory card can store lots of pictures.


Car Safety Tips 

The single biggest threat to your babies life as documented every year by every relevant US government agency is the threat when they are travelling in the car with you, friends or family. 

Here are a few tips to make sure your baby will always be safe when travelling in a car. 

Car Seats 

When buying a car seat, make sure you look for; 

A label that clearly states that it meets or exceeds the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 

That the car seat is setup exactly and will suit a child of your weight and height 

Really be that the seat you choose fits your child perfectly − Infants one year or younger and up to 20 pounds must be placed in a rear−facing seat, toddlers (older than 1 year and between 20 and 40 pounds) may use a forward−facing seat, and children who are between 40 and 80 pounds need to be placed in a booster seat. 

Check recent car seat recalls before making a purchase

Be aware of the type of seat belts your car has; all car seats are not compatible with all seat belts

Consider choosing a seat that is upholstered in fabric − it may be more comfortable for your child.


The Best Way to Protect Your Children
in the Car by Susan Dunn 

Car seats may be required but there’s one other thing you should be doing to protect your children in the car, because the best−constructed car seat in the world doesn’t insure they’ll live through an accident.

Prevention is the best cure, and driver error has been documented to contribute to over 90% of collisions. 

Your distractibility is crucial, and once again one of our best technological advances has proven to be a very mixed blessing. You might even say a very mixed curse. 

And what is that? 

It’s the conversation you’re having with your sister about the party next week. Or the quick call to verify directions or to say you’re running late. Or worst of all, an intense or complex relationship issue you’re discussing with your spouse. ON THE CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING. 

It doesn’t matter whether it’s hand−held or mounted, and it doesn’t matter whether you’re dialing, chatting, intensely relating, or hanging up. It’s dangerous. 

According to the Fatal Analysis Reporting System, in one analysis of fatal accidents involving cell phone use, the cell phone−using drivers were all in what’s called “the striking vehicle.” This means they either hit a stationary object, or left their lane of traffic and struck a vehicle or obstacle. In these crashes, 75% of the drivers were engaged in conversation, 13% were dialing, and 13% were hanging up. 

And worse yet – of those engaged in conversation, 1/3 were using mounted phones in the hands−free mode. 

Risk of collision when using a cell is 4 times higher regardless of your age, driving experience, of experience with a cell phone, and – get this: the hands−free units offer no safety advantage. 

People using cell phones simply take longer to react, and miss things that would allow them to avoid collisions. Even when not at−fault, cell users were unable to avoid collisions with others. 

Your cell phone records can and will be subpoened in case of a lawsuit involving an accident, by the way. 

So why not, when you strap the kids into their car seats, lay the cell phone down on the floor beside them and turn off the ringer? 

Cell phones are great for productivity and personal safety. Just make sure you aren’t using yours to call the EMS after a car accident caused by the fact you were using yours while driving.



Crib Safety Tips

Crib Design 

Dispose of antique cribs with decorative cutouts, corner posts or lead paint. 

The space between the slats should be no more than 2−3/8 inches apart to prevent infants from getting their head stuck between them. Cribs manufactured after 1974 must meet this and other strict safety standards. 

The corner posts should be the same height as the end panels or less than 1/16 of an inch higher than the end panels. 

No cut−out areas on the headboard or footboard so a baby's head cannot get trapped. 

The top rails of crib sides, in their raised position, should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress support at its lowest position.

As soon as the child can pull himself to a standing position, set and keep the mattress at its lowest position. Stop using the crib once the height of the top rails is less than three−fourths of the child's height. 

Mattress 

The mattress should fit snugly next to the crib so that there is no gap. If two adult fingers can be placed between the mattress and the crib, the mattress should be immediately replaced. 

Do not use plastic packaging materials, such as dry cleaning bags, as mattress covers. Plastic film can cling to children's faces and should never be in or near the crib. 

Put your baby to sleep on his or her back or side in a crib with a firm, flat mattress and no soft bedding underneath. Talk to your pediatrician about which sleeping position is best for you child. 

Crib Hardware 

The drop side(s) of the crib should require two distinct actions or a minimum force of ten pounds with one action to release the latch or the locks to prevent accidental release by the child. 

The crib hardware should be checked for disengaged, broken, bent or loose pieces. Special checks should be made of the mattress support hangers and brackets so they cannot drop. The hardware and the crib should be smooth and free of sharp edges, points and rough surfaces. 

Crib Accessories 

Bumper pads should cover the entire inside perimeter of the crib and tie or snap in place. Bumper pads should have at least six straps or ties and any excess length of straps or ties should be cut off. Bumper pads should never be used in lieu of proper spacing between the slats and should be removed from the crib as soon as the child can pull himself to a standing position. 

Teething rails that are damaged should be fixed, replaced or removed immediately.

To prevent possible entanglement, mobiles and crib gyms, which are meant to be hung over or across the crib, should be removed when the child is five months old or when he begins to push up onto hands and knees or can pull himself up. 

Keep the crib clear of plastic sheets, pillows, and large stuffed animals or toys. These can be suffocation hazards or can enable youngsters to climb out of the crib. 

Any cloth or vinyl items that are loose or torn should be replaced or repaired immediately. 

Crib Environment 

Do not place crib next to a window. Drapery and blind cords pose an entanglement hazard and window screens are not intended to keep a child in, only insects out. 

Install smoke detectors. Follow the manufacturer's directions for placement. Check at least once a month to make sure battery and smoke detector are in good working condition 

Lead is a health hazard, especially to young children. It can be found in dust and soil off busy roadways, in old paint on walls, toys and furniture and sometimes in paint on new imported items. If you think your child has taken in leaded paint or soil, or you need help with identifying or removing lead paint, call the National Safety Council's.

RAISING TODDLERS

Foreword 
“Every child is a different kind of FLOWER, and all together, makes this world a beautiful GARDEN.” – Anonymous 

By nature, children are full of happiness and enjoyment in life. They live what they see and believe. However, it is inevitable that children will feel afraid of something most of the time. Just like adults, children also struggle with some challenges that hinder them from making the most of their childhood.
Children need to deal with a number of fears as they grow up. From entering a new school to taking a big shot to coping with a bully in school, they are facing intimidating situations from time to time. Unfortunately, there are many parents who don’t care about their children seriously even when they display their fears. This is an incorrect parenting method, which could make a child suffer from panic attacks and depression. If you love your kids, this is the last thing you do not want to happen to them, so make sure to give them the support they need whenever their fears take place. 
This is why this book has been created. This book contains information you need in order to help your child overcome his/her challenges in life. So, start reading and discover all the possibilities you have for the development of your child’s life. 



Chapter 1: 
Making School Less Scary For Your Kids

The biggest challenge for most preschoolers and kindergartens is the thought of being separated from the things that are familiar, particularly their parents. Learn how to make the whole thing smoother and easier with the following ideas. 

Make the Transition Smooth 
If it seems that your child is afraid to enter the school, he/she is probably thinking about being separated from you. You can handle it by taking the child to the school for a visit and do it a couple of times prior the start of the school year. Organize a tour, participate in some school events, and let them use the playground. Each time a child visits his/her new school and goes wearing a smile on his face and looks at you smiling, he is getting the message, saying that he could be happy while being there. 
When your child still stays with you like a fastener when the class session goes on, you must make morning habits predictable, while making goodbyes short. Once you leave, the teacher may have your child distracted through letting him participate in the activity he loves. Place a note on his lunch box or even a huge heart is good for nonreaders. Or perhaps, give him a seashell or “magic” acorn to keep inside his pocket and tell him that he will know that you are thinking about him each time he touches it.
When your child displays anxiety with bathrooms then you should find out the reason behind that. He is afraid maybe because he worries of not having enough time to get there. Does he feel scared of toilets as they flush really fast? Is there a scary experience wherein his classmate crawls beneath the stand door? Open up his fears, and then determine and discuss some techniques he can use to deal with them. You can also ask his teacher the time when the restroom is most quiet, and let her tell your kid to go during those times. 
When making your visit, you can recommend visual cues, which could aid your child in navigating the school by him alone. Let him go around, including the bathroom area, and then show him the school’s floors. A lot of buildings contain varied tiles or carpeting on every corridor or level. Discuss with the teacher something about the rooms which your child needs to get into during school days. After which, you can organize a map or make a shoe-box model in order to aid her in knowing more about the surrounding area. 
The teacher is another factor that concerns many children entering the school. So, you should work on this too. As the first day of school approaches, many young students visualize a “child-crunching” monster who sits behind the desk of the teacher, particular when older siblings teased them such exaggerated stories. Before the school year starts, you may introduce your child to the teacher, and let him think of your relatives or any family friends who are also teachers. Once the school year begins,your child might also think of his teacher as someone new when she differently does things from his daycare provider. It offers you the perfect chance to discuss classroom rules and the way people perform things in their unique ways. 
Children by nature are good learners. You only need to make things easier for him to understand and learn. The fact that he feels scared for being at school should be addressed correctly and properly to allow him go through and deal with the challenges successfully. This should eventually make you a better parent for him. So, make sure to keep these pointers in mind when looking to enroll your child to a school new to him.



Chapter 2: 
Stop Your Kids from Hitting, Biting, Pushing, and Shoving

Sometimes, some children become aggressive in an unknown reason. They hit, bite, push, and shove, which leads to hurting other people. You don’t want your child to keep up this behavior, so knowing how to stop it today should be a good help. 
Stop Children Aggression 
Parenting is never easy and parents are all humans. Each time your child expresses himself in a rebellious way, you are feeling much stress. Talking about this matter should be a great help for parents facing openly insolent children or when coping with aggressive kids. 
This is not an easy thing to deal with and it is simply easier said than done in several cases. However, the little methods disclosed in this chapter should help you stay calm and cool whenever you child pushes those alert button. These methods are as follows: 
 Count to Ten. This might sound funny yet it really works wonders. Allow your child to see this as you do it. As you do the counting, take deep slow breaths. In addition, image yourself as calm, while going through the scenario with good results. 
 Show Some Authority. Determine that nobody has the true authority over you except when you allow them. Furthermore, it is your choice to get upset or angry. Keep yourself reminded that if you give away more power, your insolent child will have less power to take from you. There is nobody else, but you will hold the key to your individual actions. 
 Always Monitor Your Progress. Create a list of the incidents wherein you have been successful when coping with aggressive behavior of children. And then, if you seem to falter, just keep yourself reminded of the good times when you’ve prevailed in and get the best of the situation. 
 Tell Yourself that It Won’t Last Long. Always remind yourself that it won’t last more than a couple of moments. Think that it will simply pass and that nothing would last forever. And, your child will eventually grow up, whether defiant or aggressive, more likely quicker than you actually like them to. 
 Feel Good For Being Responsible. Keep yourself reminded of how good it feels to take responsibility for your emotional reactions. Give yourself some time for positive thoughts and feelings. 
 Always Take Things Positively. Consider the idea that someone else always takes it more difficult than you and that your experience can’t be compared to what somebody else may have. Remember that a greater trial, the more fulfilling and greater the triumph would feel. Make use of it as your motivation until you get there, and eventually, you will.
 Don’t Respond To Aggression With Aggression. Keep in mind that responding to aggressive behavior with another aggressive behavior is never a good idea. This will just validate and enforce the behavior of the child. Your child desperately wants to become just like you and he or she would imitate any attitude you show. 
 Become An Example. If you want to teach your child with good behaviors, you will need to practice the things you preach so as to guide his misbehavior effectively in the correct direction. Always teach and show your capability to manage your emotions. Keep in mind that the spotlight strikes on you. Hence, each time you feel enticed to curse or yell, stop and then reconsider that line of thinking. 
 Teach Your Child The Alternatives. Show and teach your child some alternative techniques to manage his emotions. Provide approaches that are more constructive and more positive. Let him learn the ways to direct his emotions with creative expression. Encourage him to inform you whenever he feels upset or angry when possible. 
 Recognize Their Efforts Consistently. Providing kids some reason to like changing is normally as simple as sharing affirmative recognition. No matter what, always remember that every child demands attention. Bad attention is quite better than totally no attention. Always provide your support, and apply positive encouragement with your efforts whenever possible. All those methods mixed with positive encouragement should aid you in shaping an aggressive child into the more controlled and developed person.
These tips mentioned above are only a few of the many ways that you can use to stay with composure when coping with aggressive kids. You have all the capability to stay calm when coping with aggressive kids and what it only takes is to know the best ways to respond in advance. When it comes to parenting, you will certainly appreciate the outcome of using the most applicable information available for dealing with misbehaving children. It doesn’t need to be very hard, as all you really require is some fresh perspectives


Chapter 3: 
Control Your Children’s Anger

Just about every child feels angry seldom, yet when angry, negative comments and aggressive acts become a norm. It is crucial for parents to do the right action to aid their children. Parents may help their children learn to deal with their emotions and display anger in proper ways. Learn how to make it happen in this chapter. 
Anger Management among Children 
A lot of child behavior issues focus on kids struggling with anger management. Disrespect, conflict, aggression and oppositional behavior may normally be alleviated through helping your kids know better handling of their anger. Once you teach your child with effective anger management skill, this will develop behavior, while providing him one of the most essential skills in life. 
If you want your child to become a better person, teaching him how to better manage his anger is important. Start today by considering the following pointers:
 
 Distinguish Between Behavior And feelings 
Normally, children face difficulty in knowing and understanding the distinction between aggressive behavior and feelings. Let your child know about feelings, allowing them to learn verbalizing the feelings of disappointment, frustration and anger. Basically, feelings, such as hurt and sadness are covered by aggressive behaviors. Teach the child how to determine and verbalize his feelings rather than acting them out. 
Furthermore, mention that feeling angry is fine. Anger is similar to some other emotion. Just know the right times when to feel it. Considering this will help children understand that discussing anger and feeling angry are not bad. 

 Mold Proper Anger Management Skills 
It is important for you to become a role model of appropriate behaviors, teaching them the better management of their anger. When your child sees you losing your control, he will be more likely to experience trouble dealing with his own anger or distinguishing what’s right from wrong. 
There are times when parents choose to hide their frustrations and feelings from their children. Even though it is right to protect children from adult issues, they also have to witness just how you manage your feeling of anger. Produce chances to discuss feelings and allocate right ways to cope with them. Citing some instances when you get frustrated can teach children how to discuss their feelings. 
Be responsible for your own behavior, especially when you lose control in front of your kids. Say sorry and talk about what should be done instead. 
 Implement Anger Rules 
When it comes to anger, most families preset informal family rules regarding the acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Other families do notmind slammed doors or raised voices, while some might have less acceptance for those behaviors. Make written home rules, which clarify kids the things they could do when they are angry and the kinds of behavior that might lead to certain consequences. 
Anger rules must focus on respectfully behaving towards others. Children have to realize that only because they are angry does not give them the authority to hurt anybody. Deal with areas, like name calling, physical aggression and property destruction, so they know that they cannot throw and break things, or punt physically or verbally when they are mad. 

 Educate Healthy Approaches To Manage Anger 
Children have to be aware of the right way to cope with anger. Rather than simply telling, “Don’t hurt your sister”, say what they should do when feeling frustrated. Use time out as discipline rather than punishment. This way, kids will learn taking breaks by themselves, helping them to cool down. 
Children may also take advantage from knowing some coping skills. Let them learn how to take breaks when they are frustrated. Demonstrate to them some relaxation techniques through doing some enjoyable activities. Furthermore, you may teach them some problem-solving skills, while helping them know how to resolve conflicts calmly. Most especially, tell them to walk out when they are angry to avoid being aggressive. 

 Give Consequences When Needed 
Children demand positive consequences once they follow anger rules, while they need negative consequences once they break them. Positive consequences are particularly crucial for children, who normally face hardships with anger management. A token economy or reward system may offer additional incentive to aid them to stay calm and apply their skills for managing their anger safely. 
For any aggressive behavior presented, there has to be direct consequences. Based on the age of your child, consequences might include loss of privilege, time out or even restitution payment through performing additional chores or giving a toy to his victim. 
It is just normal for children to have a hard time when managing their anger sometimes. However, this difficulty in anger management might result to some serious issues for some children in the long run. When the concern about the behaviors of your child or child anger management issues grows, seeking professional assistance is recommended. A knowledgeable and skilled professional may rule out any fundamental psychological health concerns and may provide producing a behavior or anger management plan.


Chapter 4:
Provide Best Nutrition to Avoid Your Kid from Falling Sic

To become a better person, children need to be emotionally, mentally and physically healthy. No parent would want her child to get sick, so making sure that he is healthy, especially physically, is really important. Offer your child with the best nutrition to prevent sickness from taking place. You have to know how with the following ideas. 

A Healthy Body Is Away From Illness 
Nutrition for children is based on similar principles of adults’ nutrition. Everyone requires similar kinds of nutrients, including minerals, protein, fat, carbohydrates and vitamins. However, children have specific needs that should be sustained appropriately. 
Feeding young children with a balanced diet could be very hard, specifically when he belongs to the group of fussy eaters. With this problem, you might feel worried that he might not get sufficient nutrients to grow and stay healthy. 
A balanced diet contains an extensive range of foods, consumed in varied combinations daily. Through eating a lot of different food items, a balanced diet may help to provide your child all the vitamins and nutrients his body requires. It simply means that you need not to worry about him lacking something that is important in his diet. 
On the other hand, giving your child with a balanced diet daily could be a bit of a challenge. Hence, try not to over think when you do not always attain it because provided that your child consumes well at most times, he would be gaining lots of nutrients he needs. 

Types of Food You Should Feed Your Child for a Balanced Diet 
The main idea to keep in mind is that you do not need to stick with a particular food item to help your child get some nutrients his body needs. For instance, meat would provide your child with protein, yet he may also acquire protein from chickpeas or nuts. 
Furthermore, you may provide your child with primary nutrients in various forms. So, when he refuses a glass of milk and one boiled egg, you may instead try providing him with a pancake. Giving your child a range of foods and remaining to be creative with the meals serve would help in making the consumption a lot more exciting. Also, it encourages him to try different flavors. 
To aid your child in eating well, provide him a range of foods from the following food groups.
    Starchy Foods (Carbohydrates) 
Provide him with starchy foods in every meal and some snacks. These foods include: 
 Cereals 
 Rice 
 Couscous 
 Pasta 
 Sweet potatoes and potatoes 
 Plantains 
 Yams 
Foods made of flour, including bread and crackers, also belong to starchy foods. Your child might not appreciate starchy foods from wholegrain, so try providing a combination of non-wholegrain and wholegrain foods. Doing this would also avoid him from feeling excessively full with highfiber foods to acquire a fine variety of nutrients. Keep in mind that your child has a tiny stomach and it will be easy for him to feel full. 
    Vegetables and Fruit 
Getting your child to consume a range of fruit, and particularly vegetables could be challenging. Keep giving them to your child so that he knows that they are a typical part of the meal. You may also experiment with uncommon fruit, like star fruit, in order to keep the interest of the child. Or, provide a plate of various-colored fruit to lure him, including kiwi fruit, strawberries, banana, and blueberries. 
Try to always provide your toddler with fruit as part of his sweet meal. 
    High-Protein and High-Iron Foods 
Your child has to consume foods which are rich in protein and iron for at least two times daily. Those food items that contain a lot of protein and iron are: 
 Fish 
 Meat 
 Nuts 
 Eggs 
 Pulses (such as beans, lentils and chickpeas) 
Ensure that any products containing meat you purchase are high quality, and are made from lean meat with low quantity of additional salt. When need to feed your child with nuts, you can grind them up and blend them into the meal. This should help in preventing him from choking. 
You may try to keep those foods interesting through experimenting with meat marinades and producing your own hummus or lentil dhal. 
    Dairy Foods 
You can give your child some dairy foods for 3 times per day. Dairy products contain high calcium content that is essential for strong teeth and bone. These dairy foods can include: 
 Milk 
 Yogurt 
 Cheese
When feeding your child with yogurt, choose the plain one or the type, which does not contain excessive sugar. In order to sweeten plain yogurt, you may mix it with some pureed fruit. 
For young children, milk is still a great source of calcium. Choose to provide your child about 350ml of milk per day. It is good not to provide him more than the amount because it would alleviate his appetite to other foods. 
Your child’s health is important more than any other things, so make sure to give him the highest wellness level he deserves by making a checklist of the food items mentioned above. By considering this, you will be able to aid your child in preventing against sickness



Chapter 5: 
Replacing Junk Food with Healthy Snacks 

Who don’t love junk foods? Almost everyone is craving for the delicious tastes of these ready-to-eat food items, which are more loved by most children in several countries. However, parents should know that too much eating of junk foods of their children might lead to unhealthy lifestyle. Know how to replace junk foods with healthy snacks in this chapter. 

Getting Healthy Snacks over Junk Food 
Junk food pertains to any food item that contains low or no nutritional value. However, today, it seems that this type of food has already been consumed by lots of people of all ages, especially young children. You do not want junk foods to consume your child, so how exactly could you keep your child away from these unhealthy snacks? 
As a parent, you know for the fact that junk foods won’t make your children healthy, and it could be difficult to find ways to prevent their craving to it, as they are found everywhere. In this case, what you need is an effective alternative to junk food. 
Junk food has provided “snacking” a bad impression. Actually, taking snacks between meals is never a bad idea, depending on your food choices though. So, if you want to give your child with some healthy snacks, consider the following: 
 Popcorn – The fat within these microwave brands may be the mere negative here. You can go for healthier versions, having 98 percent fat-free. When you choose plain popcorn, it is fine to sprinkle a bit of butter or margarine (no trans-fat). It is better than those full-fat brands in which you cannot control the added fat. 
 Ice Cream – Let’s be real. Everyone knows ice cream is not a daily snack. However, there are some fine choices within the ice cream land. Breyer’s Light Vanilla can be one of the best tasting vanillas. In addition, fudge bars could be very delicious. They will suffice your ice cream and chocolate craving. Furthermore, they have 4g soluble fiber, roughly any fat, 80 calories, and extremely fine flavor. 
 Fruit And Fruit Smoothies – These are really fine snack choices. For a sustainable, complete snack, you can produce some fruit smoothies for your child. The dairy should sustain you. 
 Cookies – This is a healthy choice for a snack. You can make some creative cookies that will lure your kids from trying some on their snacks. Cookies are something that kids will really enjoy, put some effort though. 
 Crackers And Cheese – This can be another great choice only when you choose a reduced-fat cheese, which tastes really good. Reduced fat means greater amount of protein. Crackers must be low-fat wholegrain in order for it to become a healthy snack. More fat contained in a cracker means more trans-fat it would contain. 
 Frozen Yogurt/Yogurt – If your child does not like drinking milk, yogurt can be a great alternative source for calcium. Yogurt does not require sugar in order to taste good. Purchase plain yogurt and complement it with something, such as fruit and low-fat granola, for a really healthy snack. 
 Cereals – This is a good choice for a healthy snack. But, make sure to choose low-sugar, high-fiber cereals such as oatmeal. 
 Frozen Fruit/Popsicles Bars – Another fine snack, these bars can be great addition to your healthy junk food alternative. However, you have to go for the right ones. There are a few excellent choices around, including the 100 percent fruit-juice selections out there. 
 Candy Bars – When you give your child the mini-sized ones and not the oversized, candy bars can be a fine choice. Do not deprive your child to eating something, as it will only lead them to compulsively overeating. 



Chapter 6: 
Is Home School Better For Kids?
 
Sometimes, parents choose to let their kids attend home school rather than letting them attend the normal school. But then, there are some parents who wonder if home schooling is really good for kids or not. Know the reasons behind with the following ideas in this chapter. 

    Home Schooling: Is It A Good Choice? 
Parents may choose to teach their children for several reasons. Some of these reasons include the fact that they like to spend more bonding time with their kids, while establishing a more favorable relationship between them. A lot of parents may choose home schooling for their kids when they are unable to carry on with the standard curriculum. 
Actually, the option for home schooling depends on your child’s unique situation. For instance, children with ADHD are more likely to experience writing trouble. With this, they may find problems in dealing with their written tasks since they face difficulties with their planning. This option should enable them to do their tasks at their own disposal. Parents of ADHD children attested that the option has eased them from stress. They customize lessons depending on the learning capabilities of their children. Since schools may overload their minds with unneeded information, parents who choose to home school their kids could ensure that they teach their child in a way through which he/she can easily learn.
Furthermore, parents become apprehensive about schools’ learning environment with their kids learning wrong or bad behavior from other students. On the other hand, when home schooled, kids might not just become better behaved the way their parents like, but also acquire the necessary education. 
Experts suggest several good reasons as to why parents should instruct their own children. With home schooling, parents will no longer need to aid their kids with tiresome homework as well as additional assignments. The tedious schedule doesn’t enable them to be the kids they are and participate and enjoy in other exciting activities. With home schooling, parents will be able to teach their kids with focused content, while avoiding excessively tiring work. 
To make the approach more effective, hiring an educational consultant may be a good idea. This consultant will help you out when dealing with the curriculum for home schooling your child. She will monitor your child’s progress. There are times when families could have mixed meetings and scheduled play dates for the kids in the office of the consultant. 
Moreover, you may also check some online information provided by the local authorities, helping you with successful home schooling for your child. 
Home schooling could become a fulfilling and enjoyable experience with the right methods and assistance at hand. Don’t forget to mix parent’s love and care to the ingredients to make it more successful. 



Chapter 7: 
Does Your Child Have ADHD? 

A lot of parents are afraid of finding out that their child has ADHD. Different from other disorders and problems, ADHD is a condition that bears both social and psychological impacts on just about anyone related to the child. Learn how to determine if your child has one in this chapter. 

    Identifying ADHD in Children 
ADHD, which stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is considered as a neurological disorder. The condition is characterized by hyperactivity, mood swings, and forgetfulness. Not only children, but even adults could be affected by the disorder, with as many as 5-8 percent of children suffering from this condition, while many go undiagnosed every year. 

    What Is ADHD? 
ADHD is a disorder in which the sufferer finds himself distracted, oblivious of what it occurring around, or extremely active in doing his activities. Most of the cases among children are being developed before reaching 7 years old. Its diagnosis might come when there are issues about their development. For instance, they might display behavior, which is wrong in attention or might become very impulsive, leading the condition to other issues. 
Common places where this could be observed include education, peer and family relations, in social and occupational skills. When your child has insufficiency within these areas, it is recommended to seek some professional assistance, such as a pediatrician. 

Symptoms 
There are 3 kinds of ADHD, namely predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive and the combined type. The following are a few ADHD symptoms: 
 Destructiveness 
 Restlessness 
 Impulsive behavior that includes too much talking, interrupting others, and blurting out the answer before a question should be answered. In addition, people suffering from this condition normally feel the desire to speak what’s on their mind, which typically comes with creating statements without considering about their consequences. Kids might feel the urge to retort to a dare given to them. 
 Inattentiveness that could be both a hardship with persistence to activities or sustaining attention. 
 Hyperactivity occurs mostly in middle and early school age kids and it normally alleviates as they grow. 
 Difficulty in reengaging a recent task is evident as well. 
 In adulthood, it could include restlessness and the need to remain busy physically is obvious. 
For children, who have predominantly inattentive kind of ADHD, symptoms may include: 
 Sluggish behavior 
 Confused behavior 
 Staring frequently 
 Hypo active 
 Daydreaming 
ADHD can be a serious issue that parents should immediately address. So, if you suspect that your child might be having one, do not think twice and bring him immediately to a medical professional, who can suggest ways on how to effectively deal with the problem. Early diagnosis means early treatment, so make sure to make the right decision today!