What are good Christmas presents for new borns and 4 year old girls?

Q. My little cousins are 4 and the other is like 3 months.What are good gifts for them?

A. for the 4 year old you could get her some dress up stuff, princess stuff. That would be a big hit. (my daughter is 5 and loves them)
For the infant, I would get her some little blocks or something like that. Get some teethers. You can look at the toys themselves and they have recomended ages on them like 0-6 months etc. You could get her some bath toys, I am sure that would go over big. But it doesn't really matter, she won't know the difference one way or another. You could get a bag of diapers for her or some clothes. Something useful or practical.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

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What are the changes in the baby 0-6 months?

Q. newborn & baby
changes of the perimeter of the head
changes of the weight
and all the similar things

A. Infants cannot be "spoiled" if they are held too much. Babies need constant, loving and tender touches to build self-confidence, trust and communication. Loving touches like holding, cradling, hugs, kisses and gentle tickles are important to a baby’s development.


Talk to your baby a lot. Talk in complete sentences – even as you carry out your daily routine. Tell him about the weather or what you’re doing at the moment. Talk and describe things to him as you get dressed, drive or go shopping. When you talk, he learns the rhythms of language and words and the sound of your voice.


It’s never too early to begin reading to your baby. Starting when she is a newborn, make reading an everyday experience. Read simple children’s stories or make up a story as you look at a picture book. If you are reading a book or newspaper, read it aloud so your baby can begin to hear the rhythm and pattern of language.


A baby’s vision is the first thing to develop. Give her lots of things to look at. Safely hang things above her crib such as paper plates - draw black and white patterns as well primary colors like red, yellow and blue on the plates. Hold an object 10 to 12 inches from her face and slowly move it back and forth. As she tries to follow your movement, she will build eye coordination and neck muscles.


Every time you change a diaper, sing a song or talk to baby. Gently tickle his tummy and feet, make bike-riding motions with his legs. Make eye contact and recite nursery rhymes or make up silly songs. Make the most of diaper changing – your baby is a captive audience!


Make sure your baby has "noisy" toys so she can hear different sounds. Make a rattle by putting a few beans in a tightly sealed plastic container. Securely sew small bells to her socks, booties or shoes. Always stay close and play with your baby when she uses toys to make sure she doesn’t remove or swallow small parts.


Play "Peek-a-Boo" and "This Little Piggy" for as long as your baby laughs and enjoys the games. When he turns his head away, he’s had enough for now. Give him time to rest before the next play. For "This Little Piggy," gently wiggle each toe, starting with the big toe, as you say each line of the rhyme: "This little piggy went to market; this little piggy stayed home; this little piggy had roast beef; this little piggy had none; and this little piggy cried ‘wee, wee, wee’ all the way home!"


Make sounds that your baby can imitate. Repeat them and encourage her to make the sounds like you do.


Use bath time for learning fun. For small babies, float brightly colored sponges in the water. Cut new new household sponges in the shape of fish. Make up silly songs about the bath tub fish.


When taking baby outside for a walk, talk about what you see. Describe the green grass, sounds of birds, texture of bark and everything you can see, hear, touch or smell.


Smile at your baby as much as you can. Smiling at him will teach him to smile in return and sends a positive, approving message. Approval can also come from gentle hugs and pats.


When your baby makes noises at you, treat them as conversation. Talk back. Your response will help teach your baby how to relate to other people and starts to teach the basics of conversation.


Repeat, repeat and repeat again. Repetition helps all babies and toddlers form a strong foundation for learning and good behavior. Don’t feel you always have to have a new story, new song or new activity. Children learn from repeated experiences.


Help your baby learn from gently experiencing different textures and temperatures. Guide baby’s hand to feel a soft, furry plush toy; hard, smooth plastic; cold ice; warm toast or rough carpet. It’s important to describe what baby is feeling as she touches. Be careful that textures or temperatures are clean and safe and won’t hurt little hands.


Babies can be fascinated by mirrors. Hold your baby close to a mirror so he can see himself. Point out his eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Play pat-a-cake or other games so he can watch himself in action.


Help your baby’s physical activity through gentle pulls and pushes. Place your hand on the bottoms of baby’s feet so he can push against them. Gently bicycle his legs and move his arms. Clap his hands or move his feet to the beat of different kinds of music.


It is never too early for a baby to experience all kinds of music. Starting when she’s newborn, let your baby hear music every day. Music from other world cultures as well as classical, jazz and popular music can come from the radio, tape or CD player, live performances or just you singing or humming. Make sure music is not too loud for little ears.

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Any Mommy/Baby costume ideas for Halloween?

Q. Hi everyone!

My son will be almost 5 months when it's Halloween. What are some costume ideas that him & I could do together? Thanks!! :)

A. You could do something from Toy story. He could be woody:

http://www.halloweenandcostumes.com/p-1626-toy-story-and-beyond-woody-infant-costume.aspx


And you could be Jessie. Check these two out

http://www.halloweenandcostumes.com/p-3801-toy-story-jessie-classic-adult-costume.aspx

http://www.halloweenandcostumes.com/p-1411-toy-story-2-jessie-adult-costume.aspx

If you don't like that idea, you can find a lot of other 0 to 6 month costumes here:

http://www.halloweenandcostumes.com/c-123-0-6-months.aspx

This way you can look at what is available and team something up with you.

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What are some good educational toys for a 2 year old girl?

Q. My daughter is going to be two in May. I am wondering what would be some good educational toys for her. I have been looking but most of what I have been seeing is for infants and toys that she would get bored of. She likes things that make noise. Right now she is into drawing and organizing. She likes pushing things around. She is really into baby dolls right now. I got her one and some accessories to go with. I am just wondering what educational. I a curious what your child at this age likes or liked and also what are some toys to avoid? Thanks!

A. I would recommend anything Leapfrog. A couple that come to mind are the Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set and the Leapfrog Alphabet Explorer. Here is a link to all Leapfrog toys that are appropriate for a 2 year old-
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kw=leapfrog&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&f=PAD%2FTRU+Age+Filter%2F2+Years&fbc=1&fbn=TRU+Age+Filter%7C2+Years

Vtech also makes a toddler laptop. I don't have it but it looks like it got good reviews and it would be educational-
http://www.amazon.com/VTech-Infant-Learning-Friends-Toddler/dp/B0027CS7F4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1269711342&sr=8-1
I believe it is for ages 18 months to 3 years.

My son likes his Little People Animal Sounds Farm. I would recommend that highly. Great for learning animal sounds and names and for speech (saying in, out, up, down).
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Animal-Sounds/dp/B000EQGT00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1269711459&sr=1-1

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What are the infant toys with a blanket attached called?

Q. My daughter really likes this winnie the pooh toy. It is a pooh head with a little blanket attached. I don't know what the official names for those toys are and my husband calls them dish rags (which I hate), so I wanted to figure out what to call the thing.
I just looked them up online to see about buying a 2nd one and they are $39! The tigger, eyeore, and piglet are $7.99. What on earth! And it looks like they are called security blankets and loveys. Thanks!

A. I was always told to call them 'security blankets'. Where I shop they tend to call them 'security blankets.'

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At what age did your parents start to give away some of your baby things?

Q. My mom wants to give away some of my infant - toddler toys and possibly some clothing items, to some little kids.
WHY? They're mine. I don't play with them but they're still mine. I want to keep them all. She lets my adult uncle keep all his toys in our house though she wants to give away his. I want those toys too.

A. My parents didn't keep any of our toys or clothes--the clothes were handed down to the next one in line. I kept most of my children's toys and some of their clothing also.

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What games or toys should I orgnaize for our baby?

Q. Our baby is 4 months old. We live overseas, so toys are not so varied. What games are good to play with her and what toys are useful at this age?

A. Most toys you can make yourself. You need to make toys that engage your baby's senses, especially touch, sound, and sight. You can make your own shakers by putting beans and ANY other small object in a can or bottle and tapping it shut. It will give your baby a variety of noises to hear and sharpen her sense of hearing. Also, bright colors and lights are easiest for baby to see right now. When you introduce sights, sounds and textures to your baby, you help stimulate the senses and prepare a memory bank of experiences that feed imaginative thinking. You can use anything...try a flashlight on the wall, a laser pointer on the ground (not in your baby's face, of course!) or a prism so your baby can see the different colors. For texture, just use different types of cloth and towels from around your house. Put them near your baby so she can reach for them herself and explore on her own. She will feel them and experience different textures.
Here are some other ideas for encouraging your 4 month old to learn and play:

* During tummy time, place a favorite toy or soft ball in front of the baby to reach for.
* Hide one of your baby's toys - but don't hide it very well - and encourage him or her to find it.
* Let your baby discover that her actions can make things happen. Provide toys that will move or make sounds when your infant manipulates them, such as baby musical instruments, busy boxes, or see-through toys that show motion.
* Sing your favorite nursery rhymes like "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" and "Hey Diddle Diddle".

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What is everyone's favorite games to play with their infants?

Q. I have a 7 month old son and want to know what beloved games keep a child stimulated and happy. He already has hours of playing, reading, listening to music and other people talk, visual media, and bouncer/swing time. Is there any other jingles or cute little games I can play with him besides peek-a-boo, nursery rhymes, finding dropped items, tickling, and various toys?

A. good old blocks is a classic, touch feel and smell things, outside is obviously good with lots of bird noises, and pretty smelling flowers, soft light isnt as intrusive, sounds like botanical gardens is the best bet, also what about pets? Rabbits are cool

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When did you infant start showing an interest in toys?

Q. I bought so many toys that say birth plus. My son will be 7 weeks on Wednesday and he has shown ZERO interest in these birth plus toys, I put them up to him and shake the toys and push the lights on them and he just stares at the ceiling or at the lamps, never at the toys. When did your infant finally enjoy his toys?
I dont mind that he would rather look at ceilings and not his toys I just thought he needed all these toys since it says Birth on them and the packs they came in say that these toys have all these developmental benefits.

A. She had a Baby Einstein mat with a star suspended from the top which blinked multiple colors and played various classical songs and she loved that at one month. She would pay attention to it and even kick her legs in rhythm with some of the music. However, she did find the ceiling fan more interesting. The rest of her toys weren't interesting until she learned to work her hands on her own. And, to tell you the truth, most of the time, babies will find real world objects (like Mom's cellphone or keys) more interesting than the toys designed for them. My daughter's thing has been cat toys. We have little balls with bells in them for the cats, and a mouse the squeaks when you shake it. She would always find those more interesting than comparable infant/toddler toys for some reason. If I had known that in the beginning, I would have invested in cheap kitty toys. As it is, we go real simple with toys (mostly received as gifts). She is obsessed with books and balls and largely ignores toys except enjoying dumping them all over the floor, picking them up and putting them back...rinse and repeat.

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How can I move without moving bedbugs in to?

Q. I have a four month old so I'm not sure how much spraying and bombing can be done. We are getting rid of the couch which is where they were first.
We have a lot of baby stuff, and all of it is coming with us, that's a crib, loads of clothes and diapers (I stocked up before she was born), toys, both plastic and stuffed animals. Gettin rid of the stuffed animals is not an option as they are very special.
In our room there are at least 200 books, both hard and soft cover that my husband will not get rid of. Then we have a night stand, dresser, and bed frame. There are also clothes and dream catchers.
We have two infant car seats that stay in the house unless we're going somewhere. A bassinet, bouncer and a large swing that has a frame I'm worried they could get into, the christmas tree and christmas ornaments are also sittin in a corner of the living room since we have no storage. We also have a large entertainmment center but I'm going to talk to my husband about getting rid of that.
Electronics: microwave, 2 coffee pots (my husand and I drink different stuff), a hair dryer, lap tops, baby monitor, tv, humidifier and DS. How do I make sure they're not in my electronics
oh, and some of my daughter's toys are stuffed animals with rattles in those, can those be dried in high heat?? And there are two guitars, one bass one electric

A. It is an easy job. If you stop bites immediately and leave CO2 traps. You will kill 100% bed bugs within 3 months. You don't need to dump anything.

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What Embarassing Things Have You Done Since Becoming a Parent?

Q. One time when my daughter was just a little infant and still went everywhere in her carseat, we were at Toys R Us. I am pretty short and was standing on my tippy-toes to look at something on a higher shelf, and all of the sudden, the toys just fell off the shelf and landed in my daughter's carseat! Luckily they were all light and wrapped in light packaging, but it was so embarassing dropping toys on my kid! Do you have any embarassing stories when it comes to being a parent?

A. I was getting onto my daughter for not having fed her fish or writing her sentences and in a fluster I blurted out, "Did you feed your sentences yet?!??"

also

Another time I threatened to "whoop your belt with my butt" lol.

Needlessly to say I still haven't lived that one down 7 years later.

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

Q. It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

A. Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

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When did you stop putting her baby in a bouncer?

Q. You know, the little seat that sits in the floor that you strap them in with a bar of toys on it?
I ask b/c she is trying to sit up in it. I fasten her in and it is tilted back, but she sits straight up. It hasn't tilted yet, but could she actually tilit it over forward? She is 5 months
I have always sat her in it after he bottle due to reflux. I wonder what else I could sit her in...

A. My son is just five months and is too trying to sit up in his bouncer. I have the rain forest bouncer which he loved. I bought a new bouncer for him because he still wanted to sit in it but he wanted the luxury of sitting up tall. The one I bought is the Fisher Price infant to toddler seat which also vibrates and only needs one battery!! {My other one needs four.} This seat also goes up to 40 pounds so your child will be able to sit in it as a toddler too. I only paid like $40 in Babies R Us. Plus Babies R Us also has coupons and sales.This bouncer has a strap in the back so you can have the child sit up or if they get a little tired, lay back. Plus it also has "more grown up toys" on it so my son loves grabbing things and I add stuff to it so he doesn't get bored. The other thing that I would suggest is that if your bouncer is like my rain forest one, lean the back of it up against the bottom of your couch, then your child won't be leaning back so much.

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What should I buy my little brother for christmas?

Q. My mom want to know what I am getting him so she can save up for it and order it and all that. He is 1 years old probally like 16-18 months (not sure lol). What do you think about a sit N' Spin or a tricycle?
What ideas do you have?
She said nothing over 50 I think.

A. Learning toys are always great for infants and toddlers, I would find something that will help mold his little mind. Something along the lines of fisher price.

Little People® Pop ’n Surprise Train
Little People® Racin’ Ramps Garage™
Little People® Amazing Animals Circus

All of which are under $50 and are very nice, we bought them for our son when he was little.

Best of luck.

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A question for all the mothers of infants?

Q. What things do you have for the baby that you couldn't possibly live without?
What items to do have that are completely useless and you couldn't imagine why you got them?

I'm adding items to my registry for my 'surprise' baby shower (I know its happening, but have no idea when..or where) and want to make sure I covered everything.

Feel free to tell me about toys your baby loves, etc.
I need to make sure I have it all =)
I'm due in 4 1/2 weeks!

Thanks!

A. Couldn't live without(and *= really nice to have):
teething rings,
wubbanub paci
moby wrap
40 x 40 swaddle blanket
sleep sacks
teething tabs
gripe water
johnson and johnson bedtime bath and lotion
baby tub
hooded towels and rags*
graco luvin hug swing
medela breast pump
boppy seat
boppy pillow*
bright stars toys (that drop from play time mat)
tummy time mat with above toys*
huggies natural diapers, or cloth
cloth wipes for new born
destin diaper rash cream
playtex dropins bottles for after 3 weeks or vent aire (if bottles)
happiest baby on block dvd

crap I thought I needed and never used
- high chair
- stroller (she hates it) maybe later but def not anytime soon
- bases for car seats, they dont fit right in my car, so i wind up strapping her in and she goes with me everywhere...no need for multiples
- pack and play
- more than one moby wrap
- lots of blankets
- ultimate crib sheet
- fancy bed linens for crib
- any dresses at all for her
- any coats for a baby
- papasan cradle swing- unstable and she outgrew it too fast, the other swing was life saver first 3 months
- fisher price chair that is sort of like boppy chair
- fisher price infant to toddler rocker
- ETA: angel care monitor- nice if your baby actually sleeps in a crib- which mine barely does now at 23weeks. if i had a do over i would get the video monitor.
i will update as i think of others, but bottom line, wait to meet your baby!

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Moms what do you do to make your plane ride with your toddler easier?

Q. In about a week me and my 13 month old are flying back to my home town for the weekend. Any thoughts on how to make the plane ride easier for me and her both. Also .. do you think I should take a car seat or just hold her. My sister back home has a car seat we can use when we get there, but I don't know if it will be easier for her to just sit in her own car seat or in my lap. Any suggestions?

A. Most airlines allow children under 2 to ride in their parent's lap. So if money is an issue for you, upon checking in (or purchasing your tickets), note that you will be carrying an infant in your lap so you don't have to pay extra for another seat. Make sure you get an aisle seat so there is no struggle when you have to get up to use the rest room and there is room for your wiggler to wiggle. Our two hour trip from Orlando to Newark (and back) was a little tough the first time. So what did to make sure that this flight would be easier was use a large diaper bag as my carry-on and fill it with stuff to entertain him (amongst his diapers and other motherly necessities). I bought a coloring book, his favorite small toys and favorite books to read, some snacks and a portable dvd player w/ his favorite tv shows or movies. Make sure to pack a juice or water (3ozs or less... lol), so that they can be drinking and swallowing when the plane takes off, which helps the popping in their ears be less painful. You can also just purchase a juice or water on the flight, but sometimes they are a little pricey. If you are getting one, buy a juice or water so you can share.
I also scheduled the flight around the time I knew he'd be taking his nap so he could sleep some of the time. I had done the whole flight thing with him once w/o this stuff and w/o getting aisle seats. It was horrendous and I learned from that tremendously. After the flight with the baggage filled with goodies, I was actually comments from those seated beside me. He was so well behaved and they had initially been worried about their flight with a baby next to them. I actually had one of them tell me that I was a good mother, which is always good to hear! I hope this helps!

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What does a decorated tree have to do with the Birth of Jesus The Christ?

Q. Do Christians know why they spend money on trees and the many decorations on them? Why do we buy our children guns, both real and toys, to celebrate the Birth of The Prince of Peace? Why do we lie. and say a morbidly obese man in a red suit and beard comes down the chimney with a bag of toys?

A. Christmas is nothing to do with either Christianity or Islam but it does have it's origins in the midwinter festival and many other basically pagan rites but since much of it is a celebration of nature rather than religion everyone should be able to enjoy it and be happy together despite religion!

The ancient European pagans celebrated the midwinter festival and a number of other festivals long before Christianity ever existed!

Babylonians celebrated the feast of the Son of Isis with gluttonous eating and drinking, and gift giving and the goddess of fertility, love, and war.

The Romans held a festival on 25 December called “Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, celebrating their own god Sol Invictas – PAGAN!

The Persian god Mithras, the Syrian sun god Elah Gabal, the German Sol, the Greek Helios and the Mesopotamian Shamash. But also Saturnalia, honouring Saturn, the God of Agriculture. The law courts and schools were closed. No public business could be transacted an this is where the holidays originated - ALL PAGAN!

Wax tapers were given by the more humble to their superiors. The origin of the Christmas candle - PAGAN!

In Rome groups of costumed went from house to house entertaining their people. And this was where the carolling Christmas tradition originated PAGAN!

Statues of the Mother and lover or Mother and son were paraded through the streets not only in Italy but also in Africa, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany and Bulgaria. Thus, the symbolism of the Heavenly Virgin and the infant child paraded on a yearly basis are not of Christian origin. They stem from the Mother-goddess religion, which is very ancient ENTIRELY PAGAN!

Scandinavian countries celebrated Yule honouring Thor – PAGAN!

In Germania (not Germany) they celebrated midwinter night followed by 12 wild nights of eating and drinking. The 12 days of Christmas PAGAN!

The church under Pope Julius I declared that Christ’s birth would be celebrated on December 25 in 350 AD in order to try to hijack the PAGAN festivals but it was largely ignored. Christians did not really celebrate Christmas until 378 but it was then dropped in 381 and not resurrected until 400.

The Christmas tree stems from pagan tradition and ritual surrounding the Winter Solstice, which included the use of holly boughs ivy and other foliage as an adaptation of pagan tree worship. Holly and ivy represented male and female. Mistletoe was considered a sacred plant, and the custom of kissing under the mistletoe began as a fertility ritual - all PAGAN!

Santa Claus came from the Dutch “Sinterklaas” and was a tall figure riding a white horse through the air and usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. Also the origin of the reindeer, sleigh and the elves ALL PAGAN!

The modern red coated Santa was brought about by coca cola!

AMERICA ACTUALLY BANNED CHRISTMAS several times and is the originator of the expression “Happy Holidays” which came about because of the pagan origins of Christmas to include all religions and traditions!

The Venerable Bede, an early Christian writer pointed out that the Christian church absorbed Pagan practices when it found the population unwilling to give up the festivals. Thus a lot of what Christians now see as Christians practices are in fact pagan!

Christmas is the time of year christians strive to prove just how pagan they have become

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What can I do for my baby who hates riding in the car?

Q. My 12 month old baby HATES riding in the car. He started in an infant-carrier style seat. We then switched him to a more comfortable rear-facing seat. Recently, we turned that same seat around to be forward facing. We've tried giving him toys, a sipee cup, putting a mirror on the seat he faces. It doesn't matter if the trip is for 5 minutes or 45 minutes. He starts screaming the second he realizes that we are putting him in his car seat. He gets so upset that he gets red splotches all over his face and he throws up. Sometimes, we can entertain him by playing peekaboo or giving him Cheerios, but this only keeps him calm for a few minutes. My mother-in-law suggested that he may have motion sickness.

Is there anything that we can do to make riding in the car less of a nightmare?
I think that Nimo2 is right. The other answers were good, but I've tried those things or variations of them and nothing seems to work. I was afraid that it was a stage that we would have to suffer through.

What I think that I'll try though is getting him to sit or play around the car seat outside of the car as was suggested (THANK YOU). Just looking at the seat makes him cry. Maybe getting him used to the seat in a happy non-car environment will help.

A. Have you tried changing carseats. Maybe he is not comfy anymore. Take the car seat in the house and let him play with it. Let him use it to watch tv and to play on. Let him play in while you are in the car, not driving down the road. If you are working outside let him play in the car , without the keys in it. Once he knows it is not something bad he will calm down. Do you have a portable DVD player? Take a movie that he has started to watch at home and move it to the car.

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What's a really good convertible car seat?

Q. I have to infant car seats and I know that the weight limit is 22 lbs. Should I change now are when my baby girl weighs 22 lbs?
Is it true that the safest place for a car seat is in the middle of the back seat?

A. ok the cosco scerina is a wonderful seat at a great price. about 30-35$. Dont' let taht fool you either. It can rear face up to 35lbs & has good support. It also has the adjuster on the front.
The middle of the back seat is the safest IF your car will let you put it there. CHECK THE MANUAL. Some cars don't.
Rear face as long as possible. If yo uare in a frontal impact & your kid is facing forward then their BIG HEADS get thrown so hard... massive neck problems... yikes. Besides if they are rear facing then they don't drop their toys as bad.
Their still to weak to have good enough support to keep their bodies from being slung.
Oh yeah, the back is higher so it has a higher max height & longer straps. Means this is the seat till the kids is about 4years old! next step is a booster!

ok if you want a GREAT site.. check here:
http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=bcus9421

If you have the $$ a Britax is an excellent option.. but I still like my Scerena. Cheap enough I can put em in husbands car too.

Keep em in a booster till they are 4'9"!

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Is convertible car seat a good idea for a newborn?

Q. I am very confused shall buy an infant car seat now and a convertible when the baby is an year old or shall I get a convertible which can be used both for a newborn and a todller?

A. Many convertible seats have a minimum weight of 5 lbs or "birth". The problem is that most newborns do not fit well in a convertible seat. In order to fit correctly, the child's shoulders must be at or above the lowest set of harness slots. Many parents purchase a convertible seat before their child is born, thinking that it is the ONLY seat they'll ever need. Most babies will need an infant seat.

Many people don't realize that not every car seat fits in every car. Many vehicles have humps, sloped seats and buckle configurations that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with some car seats. Unfortunately, the only way to tell if a seat will fit is to try it out. Many baby specialty stores and places like Toys R Us/Babies R Us will allow the customer to leave a drivers license at the front desk and take seats out of the store to try them out in the car. When installing the seat, you need to be sure that it is locked into place. Check your car's owner's manual to find out how to lock your child restraint in. There should be less than 1 inch of movement side to side and from back to front. To check for seat movement, grab the seat where the seat belt threads through on either side and pull from side to side and from the back of the seat toward the front. Use gentle tugs - any forceful movement can dislodge even the tightest installation. A rear-facing seat will have normal movement back and forth and side to side at the TOP of the seat - this is the way it's designed to protect baby.

Please check out this page http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/stayrearfacing.aspx

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Does anyone know a place in Memphis that gives away free infant car seats?

Q. I am due in a couple on months and I am trying to use money wisely in that I can only get necessities right now. Even though a car seat is a necessity, if I can locate a place to give one free then I can allocate those funds elsewhere.

A. You can call your local Fire Department / Car Seat Installation place to see if they are aware of programs. Our town had a special with Graco car seats - if you brought in an old, recycled seat, they would install a brand new one in your car.

Do NOT purchase a used seat online from someone on E-Bay, Craigs List or a free used one off Freecycle. Do not get a used one unless you know the person you are purchasing from and know that the seat is not expired, has no recalls and has not been in an accident. Your child's safety is not something to take short-cuts with.

I am all for (and have) second hand strollers, clothes, toys . . . but not car seats.

Best wishes & congrats!

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Find a picture and a description of an infant toy in your home.Write a very brief description of the toy, tell?

Q. Find a picture and a description of an infant toy in your home. Write a very brief description of the toy, telling why it would appeal to a very young infant. How would the toy be used by a 2-month-old? How might the same toy be used by a 6-month-old?
Toy manufacturers often try to convince parents that infant toys will still be interesting to toddlers. How might a parent scaffold an infant`s interaction with this toy? How would this relate to the zone of proximal development?

A. Books, you know what they look like.
You can read them and show the pictures to babies of any age. As they grow they learn new things from books. Eventually they will be able to read the book even though they can't read because they have memorized it from someone reading to them.

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What are some good educational toys for a 2 year old girl?

Q. My daughter is going to be two in May. I am wondering what would be some good educational toys for her. I have been looking but most of what I have been seeing is for infants and toys that she would get bored of. She likes things that make noise. Right now she is into drawing and organizing. She likes pushing things around. She is really into baby dolls right now. I got her one and some accessories to go with. I am just wondering what educational. I a curious what your child at this age likes or liked and also what are some toys to avoid? Thanks!

A. I would recommend anything Leapfrog. A couple that come to mind are the Leapfrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set and the Leapfrog Alphabet Explorer. Here is a link to all Leapfrog toys that are appropriate for a 2 year old-
http://www.toysrus.com/search/index.jsp?kw=leapfrog&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&f=PAD%2FTRU+Age+Filter%2F2+Years&fbc=1&fbn=TRU+Age+Filter%7C2+Years

Vtech also makes a toddler laptop. I don't have it but it looks like it got good reviews and it would be educational-
http://www.amazon.com/VTech-Infant-Learning-Friends-Toddler/dp/B0027CS7F4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1269711342&sr=8-1
I believe it is for ages 18 months to 3 years.

My son likes his Little People Animal Sounds Farm. I would recommend that highly. Great for learning animal sounds and names and for speech (saying in, out, up, down).
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Little-People-Animal-Sounds/dp/B000EQGT00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1269711459&sr=1-1

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i have to make an infant learning material for college class?

Q. i have to create something infants can learn from but it also has to be safe for them any ideas?

A. Some kind of stuffed toy that has things to open, flaps to lift, someting hidden uder a door ..

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Why does my 9 month old keep getting bronchilitis, rsv and pnumonia?

Q. My 9 month old daughter has had rsv, pnumonia and bronchitis since january, she has only had 3 weeks since then when she has been clear, it is so distressing seeing her like this, why does she keep getting it?

A. you are desperate for a cure.

I was worried when my daughter started having distress breathing, but it was not as bad as you describe. I have severe asthma and I thought she was developing it - my worst fear. Her Dr. and I spoke and she was prescribed albuterol nebulizer treatments daily as needed. I had the expensive machine already so it was easy to follow the orders. My daughter probably only had a cold, but the fear was real. I fear for your daughter, she must have the right doctor, the right place that handles large loads of pediatric cases rather then a general clinic. If you are near a city where there is a childrens hospital take your daughter there instead of the regular pediatrician. It's hard to treat bacteria in such a young infant. Right now she should be getting all she needs, her passive immunities from mothers milk, but that's not always possible and children do get sick. She may need some passive immunities, immunoglobulins are sometimes given to children in hospitals. They are found in mom's milk. Ask about passive immunity.

I know you probably don't smoke or allow anyone near her that does, but I must say don't ever let anyone smoke in the same house as this child, keep her room very clean and don't clean while she is in the room, she may be allergic to chemicals, molds, dust, the vacuum, trace cigarette smoke from unwashed hands of a smoker and the clothing. Have everyone in the house stop smoking.

One persons life is worth so much more then two persons pain on withdrawal from nicotine and habit. Try your best and seek the best. I wish you the best of luck with your daughter who is so dependent on you for life itself.

Boil all bottles, things, sterilize all toys, minimalize things in the house so that there is no clutter, turn off any air circulators and check filters, replace filters with hepa types in the furnace and wherever possible, if the floors in her room are hard then mop every week and dry well, use disinfectants that kill molds and dust mites but are safe for childrens rooms. You may need to take a 10% bleach soloution and clean off the walls of the place, and her room. Don't have too many stuffed toys, and always wash the toys she has after becoming ill. Consider her childcare provider for the exposure, if she is your first child, understand that they do get pretty sick once they get into daycare, and they don't stop being sick till about Kindergarten, but not in the way you describe. Try to list everything she does so you know where exposure to irritants and bacteria is coming from then decide whether it's chemical, bacterial, or allergy. What kind of plants do you have in the area? Are they in bloom? consider everything and take a personal inventory as well.

good luck to you and the child

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For parents: anyone else with a baby with a lopsided head from sleeping on only one side?

Q. My baby's head is lopsided and the ears as well because he only sleeps on his left. We tried putting him on the other end of the crib so he has to turn to the right to see his toys, but to no avail. The doctor said it will probably correct itself now that he spends less time on his back and that we can wait 3 months for the 9 months appointment to see if it's better and then discuss the options. Did anyone have or is having the same problem? If so, what did you do about it?

A. First, welcome to motherhood!

It is quite common to see "lopsided" heads in infants and the usual reason is just what your Doctor described. All babies have a series of "fissures" (called sutures) that traverse the skull. There is one that runs down the middle of the skull (front to back) and two others that bisect this one (one in front and one in back) which allow for normal brain growth. These sutures essentially divide your babies skull into semi-mobile plates which can move or mold to the pressure applied. If your baby favors one side during sleeping it could cause these somewhat mobile and malleable plates to accomodate the persistent pressures. As your babies sleeping preferences change his head should return to a more normal shape.

In the meantime I’d try not to worry....unless your husband has a "lopsided" head. :-)

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What can I do to entertain my 9 month old all day long?

Q. He loves Blues Clues, Dora, and Baby Einstein, but I recently read that the AAP recommends that infants under 2 years of age never watch tv. He sleeps, plays with toys, reads books, eats, and excercises for several hours of the day, but what am I supposed to do the rest of the time if he can't watch any movies? Oh, and maybe the AAP has forgotten that there are things I need to get done during the day too! I need suggestions!

A. My daughter watched TV from when she was a little baby. I really don't see anything wrong with it as long as it's not all they do all day long. I'm sorry I don't really know what else you could do during the day. Sound's like it's already pretty full.

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How to babysit twin two year olds and an infant?

Q. This weekend, I will be babysitting twin two year old girls and a baby girl (4 months ish). I have babysat for just the twins before and did well, but I need advice on how to take care of all of them at once, and on what to do whit the infant. Thanks!

A. Hello! I've been babysitting for 4.5 years for children exactly those ages! The tough part of the job will be if the baby cries, which, at 4 months she probably will. Here are a few main causes of crying in infants:
-hungry
-needs to be burped
-needs diaper change
-uncomfortable
-too hot or cold
-too much noise and stimulation
-not enough stimulation
-separation anxiety (even babies that young can miss their mothers although that typically starts closer to 6 months)

So obviously, you are going to have to try various things to stop the crying.s Start by checking the diaper and try giving her a bottle. Even if it's not the exact time the mom said to feed her, she may be hungry anyway. Pat her gently on the back to burp her and wait for a burp. Try to figure out if she could be uncomfortable with her clothing or the temperature. If it's noisy, take her to a quiet place. If nothing is going on, try to get her interested in toys and give her some tummy time. Try putting her in a bouncer or baby swing. A white noise machine can work wonders. Try rocking her and holding her in various ways to see what works. Carry her and walk around, GENTLY bouncing your heels. Make shushing sounds, talk quietly, or sing soothing songs. Remember, it probably isn't your fault she is crying and she isn't doing it on purpose. Be patient and do not get frustrated! Do not shake her at all as that could lead to Brain damage or even death. If you grow frustrated, set her in her crib and step away for five minutes, it's okay of she cries for a few minutes. If you need to, call her mom and ask ahead of times what she does to soothe the baby. Meanwhile, let the toddlers play on their own just make sure that you can see them at all times!

Before the mom leaves, ask her what the babies schedule is. Here are a few questions to ask:
-how to prepare bottle
-when baby gets bottle
-how to change diaper (but you probably already know)
-how to put her to bed/naps
-when bed/nap is
-how to calm baby
-if she has a pacifier or anything to help calm her down

And anything else you can think of! Try to come with a few coloring books or old toys for the toddlers so that they don't get bored because sometimes dealing with the baby may take up a lot of the time. Some babies are naturally independent and happy though so you may not have a problem! If you babysat the twins before, you already know what to do with them so they will be easy! Have fun, hope I helped!

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What infant toy(s) do you think actually benefits your child developmentally?

Q. My guys are 4 months, and so far I think the activity gym (the mat with toys hanging overhead) is the only thing that really develops them in a way that not having it would not.

The swing, jumper, infant chairs etc. are soothing / fun, but not developmental, but the activity mat allows them to do something they couldn't yet otherwise, which is to grab and bat at toys.

A. I feel the same way. I have a jumper and a swing and they simply keep my son distracted (for a short period of time) when I need to be doing something. The activity mat actually engages his mind and helps him to play. It is by far his favorite place to be when I'm not holding him. I have recently tried him in a Jumperoo and he loved that thing so much he got kinda mad at me when I took him out of it because I could tell he was getting exhausted. It has lights and makes noises when he jumps and he loves light and noises. (And belly dancers for some reason, but I won't get in to that here.) (:

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What games or toys should I orgnaize for our baby?

Q. Our baby is 4 months old. We live overseas, so toys are not so varied. What games are good to play with her and what toys are useful at this age?

A. Most toys you can make yourself. You need to make toys that engage your baby's senses, especially touch, sound, and sight. You can make your own shakers by putting beans and ANY other small object in a can or bottle and tapping it shut. It will give your baby a variety of noises to hear and sharpen her sense of hearing. Also, bright colors and lights are easiest for baby to see right now. When you introduce sights, sounds and textures to your baby, you help stimulate the senses and prepare a memory bank of experiences that feed imaginative thinking. You can use anything...try a flashlight on the wall, a laser pointer on the ground (not in your baby's face, of course!) or a prism so your baby can see the different colors. For texture, just use different types of cloth and towels from around your house. Put them near your baby so she can reach for them herself and explore on her own. She will feel them and experience different textures.
Here are some other ideas for encouraging your 4 month old to learn and play:

* During tummy time, place a favorite toy or soft ball in front of the baby to reach for.
* Hide one of your baby's toys - but don't hide it very well - and encourage him or her to find it.
* Let your baby discover that her actions can make things happen. Provide toys that will move or make sounds when your infant manipulates them, such as baby musical instruments, busy boxes, or see-through toys that show motion.
* Sing your favorite nursery rhymes like "Baa, Baa Black Sheep" and "Hey Diddle Diddle".

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What are some activities I can do with my bored 2 year old?

Q. I'm a stay at home Mom with an infant and a 2.25 year old. She has plenty of toys but gets bored and acts out. We usually read books and play with playdough. She likes to watch Nick Jr shows, but I don't want her watching TV all day. What are some fun, fairly easy, and fairly cheap (or free!) activities I can do with her to help her have fun during the day?

A. color with crayons and markers (washable)

paint with washable paint (I put my toddler in her high chair for art)

play with play food

take a bath to just play

go to the park

go to Mc Donalds playland just be sure to bring antibacterial wipes

free storytimes/workshops at the library

an indoor gym place with $5 or so freeplay

take a ball to the park and just let her run around

dance to music

play dress up

have her "help" with laundry

have her "help" with dusting

draw with sidewalk chalk and blow bubbles

play shape searchers and look for shapes around the house

make sock puppets or paper bag puppets

Hope I helped. I have an almost 2 1/2 year old and I'm a SAHM too. It can get boring but the key is to stay busy if you can. Get out of the house at least once a day even if it's just for a walk.

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What are some good stocking stuffers for infants?

Q. I have a daughter who will be five months at Christmas, and I was raised without ever doing Christmas, so I don't know what would be good stocking stuffers for her. Any suggestions?

A. This is going to be my daughters first christmas too and I'm totally stumped. My parents go over board so forgive me if this is beyond what you were hoping to do. Some cute outfits, bath toys, teething rings, can of formula if she uses it, jar baby food as she will be eating it soon or maybe just baby cereal. A teddy bear? Picture of her family for her nursery?? These are things i'm thinking of. And since she really has no idea what is going on it doesnt hurt to throw in things she needs like diapers. She wont care that its not "cool" Merry christmas and good luck

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Want to talk to all you moms and dads out there with infants around six weeks old?

Q. I have a baby boy who is five and and half weeks old. All my friends have older kids and seem to have forgotten what it is like to have a baby. I am a first time mother and just want to talk to some folks with babies about the same age. Tell me about your baby. How do they sleep, eat, what is their schedule like if they have one... Just curious Maybe it will give me some new ideas.
Thanks!

A. Hello. Congrats, and welcome to the "Mommy club!" I have a beautiful baby boy, named Gabriel, who is about 14 weeks old.
Gabe didn't start really developing a schedule until around about last month. I'm a single mom, so I take him to daycare. We start our day at about 6-6:15a.m. I get myself ready, and then he wakes up to eat. I feed him a bottle, get him burped and dressed, I load the car, then we go to daycare. Thankfully for me, he doesn't sleep much at daycare, so he's tired when I pick him up, but in a good mood. He eats about 6 oz (with a teaspoon of cereal) every 4-5 hours. He's a very curious child already, and doesn't like to be left alone. He constantly craves attention, but is not fussy at all. He just seems to be really curious about the world around him, which I just love.
So, when I pick him up, I either take him home where we spend an hour playing, or we go to Grandma and Grandpa's house, where we play. We do a combination of "bouncy play" or belly time, or toy time, or all three. I talk and sing to him.
After that, at about 6:30p.m.-7p.m. I give him a bath, change him, spend another few minutes holding him, then I feed him. Once he's done with the bottle, I burp him, and put him down immediately in the crib. It usually doesn't take him long to fall asleep. He sleeps an average of about 8-10 hours a night, and we start our day over again.

I'm blessed b/c he's such a good, happy baby.... it took a while to establish the routine, and daycare's really good about keeping one up, and b/c he's so stimulated during the day, and interacting with so many kids and adults, he's exhausted by the time I get him, so he sleeps throught the night.
On the weekends, we just do whatever. I let up on the schedule during the day, but he still goes to bed no later than 7:30pm.-8p.m.

Good luck! Email me if you have anything you want to discuss!

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How do I find a way to both clean my house and keep my baby entertained, since he cannot sit on his own yet?

Q. I am at home alone with my 6 month son every single day with no family or friends in the local area (I live in another country). I want to get my house organized and cleaned (it is a MASSIVE mess!) but have no way of keeping tabs on my son and cleaning at the same time. He is very active in the daytime and does not like being left alone what-so-ever. He is quite heavy so carrying him around is also not practical. We are not wealthy enough for a housekeeper. Do you have any suggestions?

A. Put him in a playpen
Lay a blanket on the ground in the room where you're working and give him toys
Play music & sing while you work, looking at him
Give him socks/towels when you are fodling clothes so he can "help"
Take breaks every half hour or so to roll on the floor with him, tickle him, or just do raspberries on his belly!

My daughter hated being alone as an infant and cried when I'd leave the room. After a while, I'd just put her in a stroller (large one) and roll her around from room to room with me.

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How to safely clean plastic and electric children's toys?

Q. I have some old, gently used toys that I used to play with from my attic. I want to use them with the kids I will be working with in First Steps, but I would like to clean them first to get the dust and germs off. What is a safe way to clean them? I will be working with infants and toddlers, so I don't want anything that may harm them. What products should I use to make these items safe and clean? Some are electronic (battery-operated, make noises, etc.) and others are plastic.

A. For plastic toys I tend to use clorox wipes. If you think that is to strong you can always then wipe them down with a damp cloth or toweling. You'll want to keep liquid away from any speaker if the toy has one. You either clean carefully around it or disassemble the toy (if possible) and clean the outer shell.

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How can I go green with raising my infant?

Q. How can I go green with raising my infant?
Glass bottles instead of plastic,
organic and petro free baby lotion, soap, etc
organic clothing and bedding,
wood floors in nursery,
cloth diapers.......WHAT ELSE? Thank you for your ideas!

A. Making your own baby food is a good one. That way your baby gets all the nutrition you get in mashed form. I use a KidCo food mill. You put the food in, crank the handle and baby eats what you eat for meals. It was a $13 investment that saved tons in baby food and you get to know exactly what baby gets.

Also instead of cloth diapers you could look into g-diapers. They have a website and are also sold at places like Whole Foods. They are a cross between a cloth and a disposable however instead of throwing away the diaper you flush a biodegradable insert down the toilet and wash out the outer shell. They have no pins and use velcro on the back so baby can't take off his or her own diaper.

And instead of wipes you could buy a box-o-rags that you re-use by cleaning with bleach or a natural cleaning agent (Shaklee makes a great one). You cut them into smaller pieces and dampen them when you have poopy diapers. They are usually recycled from old t-shirts so they aren't a rough fabric and very cost effective.

Getting fabrics that are made of soy, bamboo, or other natural replenishing fibers are not only safer but usually softer and last longer.

If you don't already have wood floors in your nursery, look for a demolition in your area of maybe a school, church or the like and ask about getting your wood from them. School gyms and churches usually have old wood floors full of charm and character and most often this stuff goes to the dump.

Buying wood toys (such as Melissa and Doug items) ensures your baby has child-safe yet fun, educational toys that aren't full of plastic and batteries.

One last thing I can think of. When storing baby food or breastmilk, buy cases of Mason jars. This eliminates the use of plastic ice cube trays (for freezing food), tupperware, and Saran wrap. The jars come in all sorts of sizes and are less expensive that Glad-ware in the long run.

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Where can I buy a stainless steel mirror (18 inches by 12 inches) to hang over a baby crib?

Q. Does anyone know of a toystore or toy manufacturer that sells such a thing? It cannot be made of glass, has to be very highly polished stainless steel or some other metal that cannot break but reflects a face as well as a glass mirror does.

Any ideas?
I had one once. My 3 month old loved looking at herself, she could see herself with this size mirror.
I just want to get another for my grandkids. No danger at all, there were 4 holes in the corners, it strapped on the crib sides, all sharp edges were covered, and I removed it when she turned 5 months old and was able to learn to sit up.

A. Look for a mylar mirror with plexiglass. Infant's eyes are not developed as well, and they like the play of light more than seeing themselves.
Try Toys-R-us or Babies-R-Us, or onine @ Amazon.com

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How to babysit twin two year olds and an infant?

Q. This weekend, I will be babysitting twin two year old girls and a baby girl (4 months ish). I have babysat for just the twins before and did well, but I need advice on how to take care of all of them at once, and on what to do whit the infant. Thanks!

A. Hello! I've been babysitting for 4.5 years for children exactly those ages! The tough part of the job will be if the baby cries, which, at 4 months she probably will. Here are a few main causes of crying in infants:
-hungry
-needs to be burped
-needs diaper change
-uncomfortable
-too hot or cold
-too much noise and stimulation
-not enough stimulation
-separation anxiety (even babies that young can miss their mothers although that typically starts closer to 6 months)

So obviously, you are going to have to try various things to stop the crying.s Start by checking the diaper and try giving her a bottle. Even if it's not the exact time the mom said to feed her, she may be hungry anyway. Pat her gently on the back to burp her and wait for a burp. Try to figure out if she could be uncomfortable with her clothing or the temperature. If it's noisy, take her to a quiet place. If nothing is going on, try to get her interested in toys and give her some tummy time. Try putting her in a bouncer or baby swing. A white noise machine can work wonders. Try rocking her and holding her in various ways to see what works. Carry her and walk around, GENTLY bouncing your heels. Make shushing sounds, talk quietly, or sing soothing songs. Remember, it probably isn't your fault she is crying and she isn't doing it on purpose. Be patient and do not get frustrated! Do not shake her at all as that could lead to Brain damage or even death. If you grow frustrated, set her in her crib and step away for five minutes, it's okay of she cries for a few minutes. If you need to, call her mom and ask ahead of times what she does to soothe the baby. Meanwhile, let the toddlers play on their own just make sure that you can see them at all times!

Before the mom leaves, ask her what the babies schedule is. Here are a few questions to ask:
-how to prepare bottle
-when baby gets bottle
-how to change diaper (but you probably already know)
-how to put her to bed/naps
-when bed/nap is
-how to calm baby
-if she has a pacifier or anything to help calm her down

And anything else you can think of! Try to come with a few coloring books or old toys for the toddlers so that they don't get bored because sometimes dealing with the baby may take up a lot of the time. Some babies are naturally independent and happy though so you may not have a problem! If you babysat the twins before, you already know what to do with them so they will be easy! Have fun, hope I helped!

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Is it safe to put an infant to sleep in play yard?

Q. Our Master bedroom is tight on space, and I know that research has shown that if a baby sleeps in a separate bed in the room with mom and dad, there's a lesser risk of a SIDS related death. Is it safe to use a bassinet-equipped play yard nightly for baby to sleep in for the first few months? Or would a crib in another room be safer?

A. My son's pack and play (play yard) had an elevated bassinet part and he slept in that next to my bed sometimes. As long as they are on their backs and they are on a firm surface (free of blankets, toys, etc.) I think it's fine.

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How will the following hender the normal development of ashley?

Q. By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press
CHICAGO — In a case fraught with ethical questions, the parents of a severely mentally and physically disabled child have stunted her growth to keep their little "pillow angel" a manageable and more portable size.
ON DEADLINE: Debate the case, read family's blog

The bedridden 9-year-old girl had her uterus and breast tissue removed at a Seattle hospital and received large doses of hormones to halt her growth. She is now 4-foot-5; her parents say she would otherwise probably reach a normal 5-foot-6.

The case has captured attention nationwide and abroad via the Internet, with some decrying the parents' actions as perverse and akin to eugenics. Some ethicists question the parents' claim that the drastic treatment will benefit their daughter and allow them to continue caring for her at home.

University of Pennsylvania ethicist Art Caplan said the case is troubling and reflects "slippery slope" thinking among parents who believe "the way to deal with my kid with permanent behavioral problems is to put them into permanent childhood."

Right or wrong, the couple's decision highlights a dilemma thousands of parents face in struggling to care for severely disabled children as they grow up.

"This particular treatment, even if it's OK in this situation, and I think it probably is, is not a widespread solution and ignores the large social issues about caring for people with disabilities," Joel Frader, a doctor and medical ethicist at Chicago's Children's Memorial Hospital, said Thursday. "As a society, we do a pretty rotten job of helping caregivers provide what's necessary for these patients."

The case involves a girl identified only as Ashley on a blog her parents created after her doctors wrote about her treatment in October's Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. The journal did not disclose the parents' names or where they live; the couple do not identify themselves on their blog, either.

Shortly after birth, Ashley had feeding problems and showed severe developmental delays. Her doctors diagnosed static encephalopathy, which means severe brain damage. They do not know what caused it.

Her condition has left her in an infant state, unable to sit up, roll over, hold a toy or walk or talk. Her parents say she will never get better. She is alert, startles easily, and smiles, but does not maintain eye contact, according to her parents, who call the brown-haired little girl their "pillow angel."

She goes to school for disabled children, but her parents care for her at home and say they have been unable to find suitable outside help.

An editorial in the medical journal called "the Ashley treatment" ill-advised and questioned whether it will even work. But her parents say it has succeeded so far.

She had surgery in July 2004 and recently completed the hormone treatment. She weighs about 65 pounds, and is about 13 inches shorter and 50 pounds lighter than she would be as an adult, according to her parents' blog.

"Ashley's smaller and lighter size makes it more possible to include her in the typical family life and activities that provide her with needed comfort, closeness, security and love: meal time, car trips, touch, snuggles, etc.," her parents wrote.

Also, Ashley's parents say keeping her small will reduce the risk of bedsores and other conditions that can afflict bedridden patients. In addition, they say preventing her from going through puberty means she won't experience the discomfort of periods or grow breasts that might develop breast cancer, which runs in the family.

"Even though caring for Ashley involves hard and continual work, she is a blessing and not a burden," her parents say. Still, they write, "Unless you are living the experience ... you have no clue what it is like to be the bedridden child or their caregivers."

Caplan questioned how preventing normal growth could benefit the patient. Treatment that is not for a patient's direct benefit "only seems wrong to me," the ethicist said.

Douglas Diekema, a doctor and ethicist at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, where Ashley was treated, said he met with the parents and became convinced they were motivated by love and the girl's best interests.

Diekema said he was mainly concerned with making sure the little girl would actually benefit and not suffer any harm from the treatment. She did not, and is doing well, he said.

"The more her parents can be touching her and caring for her ... and involving her in family activities, the better for her," he said. "The parents' argument was, 'If she's smaller and lighter, we will be able to do that for a longer period of time.'"

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A. Personally, I think that the parents reasoning is a slippery slope. I know how difficult these decisions are from a personal perspective. But I think such treatment may be against the person's best interests and would not ensure the outcome the parents envisioned. Despite their having the best intentions, I would not advocate this treatment mostly for fear of unforeseen repercussions to the person and fear that it would not accomplish the goal I sought.

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At what age range do most babies start to crawl?

Q. I know all babies develop at different times. In what month do they start to crawl? I have a 4 mo old and he rolls all over the place! I am so excited to see him start crawling! 1st baby and a boy!

A. http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm?id=21&action=detail&ref=354
Rolling over, sitting without support, cruising (walking along furniture), and walking independently are important developmental milestones. Crawling isn't.

Crawling isn't even mentioned in my favorite pediatric development textbook!

This seems strange since, of any of these behaviors, crawling is most associated with babies. The truth is many babies never crawl! They do need to find some way to move across the floor. Each will do so at unpredictable times and in distinctive ways. Your grandson may be a scooter, one who likes to stay upright and scoot across the floor on his bottom. Many babies prefer creeping, or wriggling forward on the stomach. Many children will crab-crawl, moving backwards. And, of course, many children will get up on all fours and crawl forward in the traditional way. Each child is unique.

Some adults are concerned that children who don't crawl in the traditional way will be less coordinated. This is a myth. As long as the baby begins to move across the floor using each arm and each leg, there is no cause for concern.

I'm reluctant to mention time frames, but somewhere between six and ten months I expect babies to discover some way to move horizontally across the floor to get desired objects. Obstacles to this include the child's not spending enough time on the floor, using an infant walker (which often eliminates the desire to learn crawling behaviors -- infant walkers are bad for proper development), having toys brought to the infant, pushing the child to learn to crawl, and physical problems such as muscle weakness. If babies actually crawl, it usually begins at around 8 to 10 months

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Does failure to thrive have any long term effects for the future?

Q. Or if you wasn't properly cared as a baby, wasn't fed properly, didn't have any toys, etc

A. Infants with "failure to thrive" usually die from lack of maternal bond, nurture and human care..

But yes, there are long term effects of neglect and they are many and severe. Personality disorders and pervasive developmental disorders develop from homes of abuse and neglect.

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What is the coolest Native American artifact you know?

Q. Corn husk dolls, bow and arrow, etc.

A. A ten foot tall Salish loom. I can't think of why a person would need one so tall, it must have been hell to pack round back in the day. I got to weave on it while working on an exhibit at the Smithsonian, it was found at a sight near Sequim, WA. But Im a weaver, so it was really exciting for me. The other would be a little toy axe, no bigger than a pinki finger, made out of a twig and a sharp pebble, tied around with cherry bark. It was roughly 900 years old (which is nothing compared to some of the artifacts found in the same area, which are about 11,000 years old), and looked like something my little boy would like to play with. Exmining it, with the understanding that several generations ago, a little kid lost that toy while playing outside his/her home touched me, it reminded me of how long my people have been here and living in these EXACT same locations. My own children play on beaches that our ancestors have enjoyed for countless generations...and are no doubtedly leaving behind tidbits of evidence that we were there for future generations to find and examine.

Edit: I also LOVE looking at stone cooking tools, especilly those meant for grinding. Cultures all over the world have been using them for countless generations and to this day you find them in kitchens of well-established cooks.

Edit2: We say dzidzi, skuki, wiw'su, and chachash fr infants and children...not guagua, and the lndbridge theory has been debunked. In addition to this, chinese was not a language spoken 50,000 years ago.

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I need a lesson plan for elementary students in Music?

Q. It needs to be on Italy, any music and ideas welcome, i really need help with this, I'm so stuck! and it has to be a music lesson

A. Specially for children - Italian language learning sites featuring nursery rhymes, counting exercises, videos, children's songs, and cartoons. It's never too early to learn a foreign language.

alian would describe the sound. So do Italian animals speak a different language?
Italian Colors for Children
Hear green, white, red, and all the other colors!
Italian Conversation For Children
Conversazione per i bambini: an afternoon at the beach, a birthday party, and more!
Italian For Children
Teach your child the Italian ABC's and practice counting from 1-20 with illustrations and audio.
Italian Language Immersion Camp
Swimming, sole, and salame. Marshmallows, minestrone, and montagne. It may not evoke the traditional images of summer camp, but then, Lago del Bosco, the new Italian language and culture immersion camp, isn't a conventional program.
Italian Numbers For Children
Illustrated counting exercises in Italian for children. With audio.
Learn Italian With Your Children
It's never too early to learn a foreign language, whether it's nursery rhymes, counting exercises, or children's songs. Parents can introduce their children to a whole new world and encourage their appreciation of other cultures.
Start Italian in Your School
Start Italian language classes in your school with the Order Sons of Italy in America Adopt-A-School program, a national initiative designed to promote the study of Italian in public and private schools throughout the U.S.
Alfabeto
Click on a letter to hear how to pronounce it and to see how to handwrite it. Also has an introduction to Italian punctuation.
Bambini
Italian links for kids broken down into channels such as songs, games, nursery rhymes, cartoons, hobbies, and school.
Books Without Borders
Foreign language bookstore for children sells multilingual media including books, tapes, and videos.
Calimero
Meet Calimero, the famous cartoon character. Children can send postcards, read stories in English and Italian, play online activities, and learn more about the pulcino nero.
Children's Italian Books
Order books, courses, software, and videos to teach children Italian.
Corriere dei Piccoli
A children's version of the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera with news, games, and many other resources.
Disney Italia
Topolino, Pippo, and all the rest are here, with interactive features such as an online coloring book, music, games, and cartoons.
Favole Infinite
Children can color these stories online as they click through the narrative.
Fiabe di Animali
Wonderful, robust site with many tales of "mischievous animals" plus other amusing stories.
Giornalino Online
Il grande giornale dei ragazzi! Fumetti, giochi, e-card!
Girotondo
The first Italian web search engine designed entirely for children.
Harry Potter e il Calice di Fuoco
Chapter by chapter reading notes in Italian of the latest Harry Potter book.
I Compiti
Homework help and scholastic material for Italian students in grade school.
Il Paese dei Bambini che Sorridono
Large archive of material for children with sections such as festivals and traditions, stories, music, animals, travel, and legends.
Infanziaweb
Italian poems and songs for children. Includes titles such as Avevo Un Bel Pallone, Banana Cocco BaoBab, and Il Pesciolino e La Conchiglia.
Italian for Toddlers
Italian language playgroup for infants and toddlers based in New York City. Playgroup includes traditional songs and activities using animals, arts & crafts, toys, music and story telling.
Italian Kids Library - NYC
Library in New York City targeted to toddlers and children. Provides children, teachers, and parents with a wide range of Italian fairy tales, games, and educational toys in addition to multimedia materials on cinema, arts, opera, and theate
Italian Names Translated
Italian names and their English equivalents.
Italy With Kids
Information and resources for children and their families traveling to Italy with a focus on food, music, history, and popular culture. Includes a newsletter, journal, games, and cards.
Mama Lisa's World: Italian
Hear audio clips of children's songs and rhymes. Accompanying text lets children sing along.
Mondo Bimbo
Links to games, stories, and animated cartoons for youngsters.
Multilingual Munchkins
Provides resources for raising multilingual children. Includes a playgroup database, newsletter, articles, and activity suggestions.
Nenanet
Games, fairy-tales, and information for new parents. A great resource for teaching children Italian.
Picture Dictionary: English-Italian
Illustrated dictionary for children and beginners.
Pimpa
Terrific Flash animation site for children has games, cards, and information on the magazine. Children can also submit their artwork for inclusion on the site.
Socrates Me Too
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name of an old toy i had as a kid?

Q. it was a plastic doll (harder than a barbie doll, and the hair was plastic and everything) that had a backpack that changed into a high-chair for an infant (the doll was a babysitter). it came with the baby doll, too, i think. i think "babysitter" MAY have been in the name, somehow

this toy would be from the early-to-mid nineties.

first to get it right gets ten points
if you have a picture, automatic ten points

thanks SO much!

A. EXTREMELY RARE

This doll was actually one in a series
of dolls which featured a backpack
{with hidden features} COLLECT ALL SIX

" The BackPack Club:
Babysitting Fun with Emily "
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=110473040845
Galoob
circa - '97

" It's feeding time for baby as our babysitter Emily
unfolds her backpack which transforms into a high-
chair for baby and bottle hidden inside"

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GALOOB-BACKPACK-CLUB-Baby-Sitting-Fun-90s-Rare-DOLL-Toy_W0QQitemZ110473040845QQihZ001QQcategoryZ64748QQcmdZViewItem

also found ...

" Pizza Party "
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230455122857&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WVI7&GUID=928845931280a02652b51335ff84a4a2&itemid=230455122857&ff4=263602_263622

" Beach Party "
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110473040868

" Playful Pet Fun "
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GALOOB-BACKPACK-CLUB-Playful-Pet-Fun-90s-Rare-DOLL-Toy-/110473040832?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Dolls&hash=item19b8b4d3c0

" Camp- Out Fun "
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GALOOB-BACKPACK-CLUB-Camp-Out-Fun-90s-Rare-DOLL-MIB-/110473040893?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Dolls&hash=item19b8b4d3fd

not found is " scooter 'n' fun " ...
webpage of company indicated a complete lineup
with spin-off sets and accessories ....even a full -sized
backpack for girls that opened-up into a dollhouse-like
playset for ALL dolls

http://www.secinfo.com/dMubf.7a.htm

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challenges**

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Help with Greek translation needed.?

Q. Hi. We are traveling to Greece with our baby this summer and I need help translating some phrases from English to Greek. These phrases are all related to my baby and when I say 'her' or 'she' it refers to my daughter. Anything in parenthesis is for clarification and does not need to be translated to Greek. I know there are a lot of phrases here, so please translate whichever phrases you can. You can also email me at almasykusnyir@yahoo.com if you prefer. Thanks!

I need to change her clothes.
I need to change her diaper.
Her diaper is dirty.
Where can I change her diaper?
I need to buy diapers.
What size are these diapers?
I don’t know if they (diapers) will fit her.
I need to buy wipes (disposable baby wipes).
She is tired.
She needs to take a nap.
She is asleep.
Please be quiet (because the baby is sleeping).
Please do not wake her.
She is hungry.
I need to feed her.
I did not bring enough food for the baby.
I need to buy food for the baby (baby food / baby formula).
She cannot eat that.
She eats infant formula (baby formula).
She eats baby food (jarred pureed baby food).
I did not breastfeed her (when she was born).
I do not breastfeed her (now).
This is her bottle (baby bottle).
This bottle (baby bottle) is dirty.
I need to clean her bottle (baby bottle).
She wants her pacifier.
I need to clean her pacifier with water.
Her pacifier fell (to the ground).
Can we bring the stroller there?
Is there an elevator?
We will need to carry the stroller up the stairs.
We will need to carry the stroller down the stairs.
I cannot take the stroller there (due to access).
I will carry her (in my arms).
He will carry her (in his arms).
Can you carry her? (in your arms)
Can you hold her for a moment?
Where can I put the stroller?
I do not want to take the baby there.
Is it safe for a baby to go there?
Please be careful (with the baby, ex. to a child who is being too rough with her).
When I was pregnant I was very sick.
I had very severe nausea and vomiting (during pregnancy).
I was sick for the first five months (of the pregnancy).
She was born on 15 August 2009.
She was born at 10:22 pm.
We were excited that she was born on a Greek holiday (15 August).
I had to have a caesarian section (c-section).
My blood pressure became very high so they had to take the baby out right away.
She weighed 2.7 kilograms (when she was born).
She was born a few weeks early.
She was small but healthy (at birth).
She is almost one year old (now).
She weighs 8 kilograms (now).
She does not feel well.
Her teeth hurt (due to teething).
She has a fever.
She will not stop crying.
I do not know why she is crying.
I need medicine for the baby.
I cannot give her aspirin.
Do you have Tylenol for babies?
She has an allergy.
She is too young (for that).
I do not want her to get sunburned.
The baby is too hot (temperature due to weather).
It is too sunny (here) for the baby.
Can we sit in the shade?
She looks like her father.
When she was born she looked exactly like her father.
I do not think she looks like me.
She does not have much hair yet.
It will grow eventually (her hair).
My mother died on 22 February 2010.
She will not remember her grandmother.
My mother was very excited to have a grandchild.
My father loves her very much (the baby).
He (grandfather) buys many clothes and toys for her (the baby).
We want to have another baby soon.
I would like to have another girl, but a boy would be fun too.
We would like to have 2 or 3 children.
Many of our friends have babies and young children.
She will have many friends to play with when she is older.
She will not remember this visit to Greece but we will have photographs to show her.
We will bring her back to Greece in a few years.
On our next visit to Greece we will probably have another baby.
This is her bedroom (being shown in a photograph).
Her bedroom walls are painted purple (being shown in a photograph).
We are traveling with a baby.
She must sit in her car seat.
We cannot move the car seat.
She cannot sit on your lap (during a car ride).
Please write in Greek text, not English letters. Thank you so much for your assistance with this project whether you translate one phrase or more!!!

A. I need to change her clothes.
Πρέπει να αλλάξω τα ρούχα της.

I need to change her diaper.
Πρέπει να αλλάξω πάνα της.

Her diaper is dirty.
Πάνα της είναι βρώμικο.

Where can I change her diaper?
Πού μπορώ να αλλάξω πάνα της;

I need to buy diapers.
Πρέπει να αγοράσω πάνες.

What size are these diapers?
Τι μέγεθος είναι οι πάνες;

Disposable diapers.
Πάνες μιας χρήσης

Those diapers are not her size.
Αυτές οι πάνες δεν είναι το μέγεθος της.

I need to buy wipes (disposable baby wipes).
Πρέπει να αγοράσω πετσετάκια μωρών.

She is tired.
Είναι κουρασμένη.

She needs to take a nap.
Χρειάζεται να πάρω έναν υπνάκο

She is asleep.
Κοιμάται.

She is hungry.
Είναι πεινασμένος


I need to feed her.
Θέλω να την τροφή.

I did not bring enough food for the baby.
Εγώ δεν φέρνει αρκετή τροφή για το μωρό.

I need to buy food for the baby (baby food / baby formula).
Πρέπει να αγοράσω τροφή για το μωρό.

She cannot eat that.
Δεν μπορεί να φάει αυτό.

She eats infant formula (baby formula).
Τρώει τύπος μωρό.

She eats baby food (jarred pureed baby food).
Τρώει βάζα παιδικές τροφές.

I do not breastfeed her (now).
Εγώ δεν θηλάζουν της.

This is her bottle (baby bottle).
Αυτό είναι το μπουκάλι της.

This bottle (baby bottle) is dirty.
Αυτό το μπουκάλι είναι βρώμικο.

I need to clean her bottle (baby bottle).
Θα πρέπει να πλένετε το μπουκάλι.

Can we bring the stroller there?
Μπορούμε να φέρουμε το καρότσι;

We will need to carry the stroller up the stairs.
Πρέπει να φέρουν το καρότσι μέχρι τις σκάλες.

We will need to carry the stroller down the stairs.
Πρέπει να φέρουν το πορτ μπεμπέ κάτω από τις σκάλες.


Is there an elevator?
Είναι ένα ασανσέρ εκεί;

I cannot take the stroller there (due to access).
Δεν μπορώ να πάρω το καρότσι εκεί.

I will carry her (in my arms).
Θα την φέρει.

He will carry her (in his arms).
Αυτός θα την φέρει.

Can you carry her? (in your arms)
Μπορείς να μεταφέρουν αυτήν;

Can you hold her for a moment?
Μπορείς να την κρατήσουν για λίγο;

Where can I put the stroller?
Πού μπορώ να τοποθετήσω το καρότσι;

I do not want to bring the baby there.
Δεν θέλω να φέρουν το μωρό εκεί.

When I was pregnant I was very sick.
Ήμουν πολύ άρρωστος όταν ήμουν έγκυος.

Severe nausea and vomiting.
Σοβαρή ναυτία και έμετο.

I was sick for the first five months (of the pregnancy).
Ήμουν άρρωστος κάθε μέρα για τους πρώτους πέντε μήνες της εγκυμοσύνης.

She was born on 15 August 2009.
Γεννήθηκε στις 15 Αυγούστου 2009.

She was born at 10:22 pm.
Γεννήθηκε στις 10:22 το βράδυ.

We were excited that she was born on a Greek holiday (15 August).
Ήμασταν ενθουσιασμένοι που γεννήθηκε σε ένα ελληνικό διακοπές.

I had to have a caesarian section (c-section).
Μου δόθηκε μια καισαρική τομή.

My blood pressure became very high so they had to take the baby out right away.
αρτηριακή πίεση μου έγινε πολύ υψηλό. Οι γιατροί χρειάστηκε να αφαιρέσετε το μωρό αμέσως.

She weighed 2.7 kilograms (when she was born).
Ζύγιζε 2,7 κιλά

She was born a few weeks early.
Γεννήθηκε τρεις εβδομάδες νωρίτερα.

She was small but healthy (at birth).
Ήταν πολύ μικρό, αλλά υγιή.

She is almost one year old (now).
Είναι σχεδόν ενός έτους.

She weighs 8 kilograms (now).
Έχει ζυγίζει 8 κιλά.

She does not feel well.
Δεν αισθάνεται καλά.

Her teeth hurt (due to teething).
Έχει πόνο στο στόμα της.

She is teething.
Είναι οδοντοφυΐας.

She has a fever.
Έχει πυρετό.

She will not stop crying.
Δεν θα σταματήσει να κλαίει.

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I need help identifying characters that comply with Erikson's theory.?

Q. I have done most of my assignment but i don't watch alot of television and i don't have any interest in what celebs are doing with their lives. So i need help identifying a character for 7 of the 8 stages in Erikson's theory.

Here is what i have so far.
Abstract
In our portion we will give a brief description of Erikson’s Theory which will include each stage of development. Erikson’s proposed 7 key stages in the way we develop throughout our life. These stages are first, basic trust versus basic mistrust. Secondly is autonomy versus shame and doubt. Thirdly is initiative versus guilt, the fourth stage is industry versus inferiority. The fifth stage is identity versus identity confusion, sixth is intimacy versus isolation. The seventh stage is generatively versus stagnation and lastly is the eighth stage which is integrity versus despair we will also identify a character at each stage.
 
Behavior Across the Lifespan
Erikson’s Theory of psychosocial development is one of the best known theories of personality in psychology. Erikson believed that one’s personality develops in a series of stages one of the main elements of his psychosocial stage theory is the development of ego identity. Ego identity is the conscious sense of self that we develop through social interaction. In each stage Erikson believed that people would experience a conflict in which they can either master the quality where they would achieve a great sense of mastery or they may fail in which that individual will experience a sense of inadequacy. While discussing the different stages we will also identify a character at each stage. The eight stages include trust versus mistrust, autonomy versus shame and doubt, initiative versus guilt, industry versus inferiority, identity versus confusion, intimacy versus isolation, generatively versus stagnation, and lastly is Integrity versus despair. Everyone develops similarly by following the eight steps that we have previously mentioned while also developing into individuals as we will prove in the following essay. ("Erikson's stages of," 2010 para)

The first stage is that of trust versus mistrust which occurs between birth and one year
which is the most fundamental stage in life. Because infants are utterly dependant the development of trust is based solely on that of the child’s caregiver. This is why young children strive with provided with a predictable daily schedule. When a child develops trust they will feel secure, if they do not they may develop fear and believe that the world is inconsistent and unpredictable. The Olsen twins (Full House) can be associated with this particular stage because as infants they became stars. They took turns playing the role of Michelle Tanner on the popular television series Full House. While filling this role the two young children had to become comfortable with their new television family in order to have trust and be able to perform as needed.

Autonomy versus Shame and Doubt is the second stage in which occurs in early childhood and is focus on children developing a superior sense of personal control. Erikson believed that potty training a child leads to a feeling of control and independence because they can control their own bodily functions. Another important part of this stage is letting the child chose what they wear, the toys they play with and occasionally the food they eat. When a child masters this stage they feel very confident and if they fail they may experience a feeling of inadequacy. A character that can be associated with this stage is …..

The third stage is Initiative versus guilt which occurs during the preschool years. Children begin to assert their power and control by directing play and other social interaction. The children who master this stage feel confident and are able to lead others. But those who fail at this stage develop a sense of guilt and a lack of initiative. ("Erickon's psychosocial stages," 2010 para) An appropriate character for this stage would be …

Industry versus Inferiority occurs during the early school years between the ages of 5-11. Through interactions with other children kids build a sense of pride in their abilities they possess along with their accomplishments. Children who are encouraged and praised by parents and teachers for a job well done are more likely to be happy and strive where the ones who are not will doubt their ability to be successful. A character that can be associated with this stage is …

Identity versus Confusion occurs during adolescence when children are discovering their independence and developing their sense of self. Adolescents whom are encouraged have a higher chance of emerging from this stage feeling confident and will have a positive attitude for the future. Those who do not will be confused and will doubt the future as they may feel inadequate. The character that has been chosen for this stage is …

Intimacy
Identity versus Confusion occurs during adolescence when children are discovering their independence and developing their sense of self. Adolescents whom are encouraged have a higher chance of emerging from this stage feeling confident and will have a positive attitude for the future. Those who do not will be confused and will doubt the future as they may feel inadequate. The character that has been chosen for this stage is …

Intimacy versus Isolation is obviously geared toward early adulthood when young adults are becoming sexually active while exploring intimate relationships. Because each stage builds on what was accomplished in the previous stages it becomes more difficult for those that have not mastered the previous stages to catch up so to speak. When an individual is confident and secure in who they are and the person they are becoming they are more likely to succeed at these later stages. Erikson believed that it was crucial for people to hcommitted relationships with have

A. long question

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Part 2 :) What will you name your children?

Q. BNGG!!
put first and middle names for your kid's names, please.
you can also add pictures
1. So you are 18 and going to college. You meet a guy/girl that is in a few of your classes. He/She has everything that you look for in a guy/girl!
1a) What do you want to be when you graduate college?
1b) What does the person you like want to be after they graduate?
1c) What does he/she look like?
2. 7 years late both of you have graduated and found jobs. You have been going out for a long time now and he/you proposes and they say yes. When you get back you move into your first home.
2a) Where do you get married?
2b) Where do you go on our honeymoon?
2c) What does your house look like?
3. Both of you want kids right away and on your first anniversary you find out that you are having a baby! A few months later you find out you are having a girl!
3a) What is her name?
3b) What does she look like?
4. Your daughter is now 2 and you are ready for another child. 6 months later you find out you are pregnant with your second child and this time it is a boy.
4a) What is his name?
4b) What does he look like?
5. Now your kids are 5 and and 3. Your daughter is starting kindergarden and you miss having a infant. You beg your spouse for another, and to your surprise they agree with you. It turns out you both wanted 4 kids and never knew it. So you try for another and within 5 months you find out that you are having another. You go to the doctor one day and find out that you are having twins! You decide that it is time to move into a bigger house because the one you have will be to small when the twins come and you don't want any of your kids to have to share a room. 8 months later you are the parent of another daughter and son.
5a) What does your new house look like?
5b) What is your new baby girl's name?
5c) What is your new baby boy's name?
5d) What do they look like?
6. Your done having kids and they are 6, 4, 1 and 1 but you want to get the kids a puppy.
6a) What kind of dog?
6b) What gender?
6c) What name do you choose?
7. What do your kids look like now and what are their personalities like?
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My Answers
1a Teacher
1b Doctor
1c http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-9019701-couple-in-living-room.php
2a In a church
2b Caribbean
2c http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-3764239-beautiful-ranch-home.php
3a Francesca Rose
3b http://rialeephotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/newborn-photography.jpg
4a Matthew James
4b http://www.themommytimes.com/graphics/NewbornBabyBoy.jpg
5a http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-8007895-mansion-house-exterior-vancouver-dusk.php
5b Adriana Marisa
5c Nicholas Joseph
5d http://michellewellsphotography.ca/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/calgary-newborn-twins-pictures-3.jpg
7a Francesca is 6 and has a bubbly personality- http://www.belleamepettiskirts.com/BA31_BA_TB.jpg
7b Matthew is 4 and will talk to anyone and laughs all the time- http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-10968221-laughing.php
7c Adriana is 1 and loud and energetic- http://www.jkimagesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DelaneyOne-2.jpg
Nicholas is 1 and is the quite one out of him and his twin- http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-12998793-little-boy-with-toy.php

A. 1a) Doctor
1b) Teacher
1c) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-14622478-young-caucasian-man-standing-against-blackbaord-in-berlin.php

2a) on the beach
2b) Greece
2c) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-13893476-autumn-home.php

3a) Ariana Danielle
3b) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-12307224-happy-baby-girl.php

4a) Landon Matthew
4b) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-4096389-toddler-eye-contact.php

5a) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-2085306-luxury-home.php
5b) Madison Olivia
5c) Jamie Ryan
5d) http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5282481-choosing-a-color.php

6a) Boston Terrier
6b) girl
6c) Juno
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-10710041-boston-terrier-puppy.php

I am going to make it 10 years in the future:

Ariana: 16, loves music, dance, art or anything where she can be creative; bubbly personality:
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-11717349-girl-at-the-food-court-in-shopping-mall.php

Landon: 14, skateboarding is his life, average in school, very skateboarder personality:
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-5754577-portrait-of-teenage-boy-with-people-in-background.php

Madison: 11, loves fighting with her brothers, still a tomboy, loves skiing & snowboarding
Jamie: 11, loves fighting with Madison, shy in class, very smart, loves baseball & soccer:
http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-9417665-kids-arguing-or-talking.php

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