Babies Only

There are times that we need a gift for baby, but have no idea what to buy.  We have all been there.  But think outside of the box for a minute.  Maybe something besides clothes is the answer, yet still something that is useful, or will bring comfort to baby.   We at Babies Only are always on the look out for this kind of thing.  Maybe these suggestions will help:

Something in the plush line is always a hit and this little frog is organic.  An item that ranks high with parents.

Lambs and Ivy brings us this darling night.  We have them in other styles and colors too.

How about something that is personalized with baby’s name?  Every parent loves these gifts.

Another personalized gift that will get a lot of use.

Towels are always great and these are bamboo and colorful.  They come in different colors and with wash cloth.

Every little girl need these.  Those diaper must be covered.

I remember years back when I maybe wanted to do something a little unconventional my mother would say “Sandra, you can’t do that”  My comeback was always “what law says I can’t”.  Well there is no law that says what you must use for a towel.  I know that the large stores have given a great amount of room for the conventional “towel”.

Babies do not care what you use as long as it is soft and comfy to their soft skin.  For the very new baby, I think the greatest towel is not really a towel at all, but a soft knit blanket.  After a bath what could be more comfortable than being swaddled in a soft warm knit blanket.  These type of blankets come in all sizes and colors.  Some of then even have a “hood”.  In fact, many of these type of blankets are labeled as “hooded towels” depending on where you purchase them.  Many specialty stores even personalize them for you.  Knit blankets are inexpensive too.  They do double duty for you and baby.

Bamboo, the other organic fabrics.  Bamboo is being used more and more in the manufacturing of baby clothes and baby products.  Hooded towels is one of the newer bamboo products.  Or maybe I should say that it is a product that is becoming more available.

Keep baby clean and comfortably dry in one of these bamboo hooded towel set from the company Scene Weaver’s baby line “Pickles.  It a cute name, but they do provide quality products.  Their bamboo hooded towel set come with one towel and 2 wash cloths in different color combinations.  For the little girl, there is the hot pink with lime.  For the little boy there is the blue (more of a turquoise blue) and lime.  For the “we are going to let it be a surprise” people they have the yellow and lime colors.  Which ever one you choose, you can’t go wrong with these towels and wash cloths.  All the benefits of organic and pretty colors too.

Bath time for baby should be a fun, relaxing time for your baby.  And for you too.  If you start out with this in mind, you and baby will do just fine.  Your pediatrician will tell you how to go about bathing your newborn.  Having some cute hooded baby towels can add to the fun.  Relax and take your time and everything will go OK.

Most babies enjoy their bath time.  There are a few simple rules to help you and baby.  First decide where you are going to bathe baby.  It can be the sink, or tub or maybe you have one of the bath tubs for babies that are on the market.  Before you start, gather everything that you will need.  A towel or soft cloth to place baby on while in the tub, to keep baby from slipping.  You will need a soft cloth to wash and a towel (a hooded baby towel is great) or blanket to dry baby.  Use mild soap (there are many good baby soaps on the market).  And  a clean diaper and clothes.

Water should be warm, not hot.  Test the water temperature by placing your elbow in the water.  Remember, baby’s skin is very delicate and can burn very easy.

Never, I mean  NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, for any reason leave baby alone.  It you have to answer the phone or answer the door, or any other thing, you take baby with you.  Dripping wet and all.

As baby gets older, he/she will want to play in the water.  Bath toys are many and can be a great thing.  Just remember all the safety rules.  And if you get a little wet too, you are not made of sugar and will not melt. Babies grow up in a hurry and this is a time that you will remember years from now, so make it good and fun for all.

We have gotten over the surprise, happiness, or maybe shock that at baby is coming and I need to get ready for this special delivery.  We have looked at the baby clothing needs for the first few weeks. Now what is next?

Our third things needed to “Getting Ready for Baby”.  Some of  these choices will depend on several things like do you want to use disposable diapers, or cloth diapers, or maybe a diaper service.  Yes, they do still have these around. The number of items in this list can vary to suit your own ideas of what you want.

2 packs of disposable diapers or enough cloth diapers for at least two days.

1 package of disposable wipes or 10 cloth wipes.

Water proof pad for diaper changing.

3-5 baby washcloths.

1-2 hooded towels.

Baby nail clippers

Digital thermometer.

When babies are very young, they are especially susceptible to damp and cold. Until their immune systems are strengthened through years of exposure to the environment, infants require special consideration. Bath time is usually fun for babies as it presents them with an opportunity to splash around and learn about the rudimentary properties of water. But the moments after leaving the bath can be chilling indeed.

That’s unless baby is immediately wrapped in the warm expanse of a hooded baby towel. The hood serves two basic functions; besides being cute, it covers and warms the child’s head – where most of the body’s heat is lost in a cold environment. Before long, baby will be warm and dry and ready to move on with his busy, curious young life