Month: January 2017

Are you a new parent and are wondering how you should carry your newborn while shopping or just wandering around well the best is to invest in a good pram.

Prams for toddlers are small seat that allow a child to be carried safely and protect from sunlight. Choosing a pram for the first child could be not just overwhelming but also a worry. The prams are popular because it is a carriage for your baby with high wheels, a bed to lie in and has a half cover so that your baby can be protected from exposing to the sun.

Prams are available in varied colors, styles and also allow parents to adjust the bed so that their kid can lie down or be seated. What’s more, prams could be adjusted according to the baby’s needs. Prams are usually high carriages with back and front wheels and can carry a child up to 27 kg in weight.

There can be prams for single child as well as twins or simply two children. Such prams are called double strollers and these can be used for jogging while pushing two children. They can be twins or two children of children of different ages.

In such prams a small seat is attached to a single pram. The attached seat is called toddler seat which allows carrying the older child. Toddler seat is attached to the front of the pram with a hood.

It is beneficial for those parents who either are blessed with twins or have two small kids. Also such prams are economical as it saves the money in investing two prams. You just need to buy a good pram and then turn it into a double by buying an attachment.

It is important to buy a good quality pram as there is a chance of it tipping specially in toddler seat pram as extra load is added on the front wheel.Consider the weight of the kids and match it with the weight of the toddler seat.

If you don’t wish to attach a toddler seat then you have the option of a side by side pram. These prams will allow both your children to seat properly and have easy access. These are mostly advised to the parents of twins because of the features.

Choosing a stroller can be a tricky task as you have multiple questions in your mind. While choosing stroller think about the roads, the height difference between you and your spouse and most importantly if the pram has a hood or canopy to protect your kid from overexposure to sun.

If the roads in your locality are bumpy or twisty then try the stroller with good suspension and sturdy wheels. If you stand taller than your wife than strolling the pram would be difficult for you or vice versa as the distance of the handle bar would be different for both of you. Make sure that you are comfortable with the height of the handle bar of the pram. There are adjustable handles available so try them. The next big question is the canopy of the pram as not every stroller comes with a hood. Check out the pram with a canopy in order to get sun out of your bay’s eyes.

You will notice that most parents opt for colors, like pink and mauve, laces and ruffles for their baby’s bedding and crib or when decorating the nursery and it surely indicates a girl child. On the other hand, some use colors, like blue, with little dogs and little bears images which give an indication of a boy. There is no harm in doing so and it is very much in fashion and sometimes even makes for style statement if done on a grand scale. However, they should make sure that the garments and beddings are properly laundered to avoid any kind of allergy.

You must carefully choose your child’s bedding and crib material as you must first think about the child’s health. Your child should not suffer because of your mistake. The bedding material should be carefully selected and the fill should also be checked for its materials and power. The material should be allergen free. It should be soft and comfortable. It should be a breathable fabric. It should be light weight and capable of providing warmth. The more you put the fill the more puff you get. Thus try putting lots of fill so that it last long. Alimrose designs can be chosen for such bedding and quilts as they are made from carefully chosen and selected material and are very comfortable for the child.

You can also go online and search for the crib bedding and also look for information on its materials. Baby bedding should be made from allergy free materials, like wool, organic cotton and cotton, Hyperclean down or a Primaloft synthetic down. Avoid the synthetic ones, both for fabric and filler, as they are not breathable fabric and with time can emit toxic fumes when they break down. They can cause allergy and also cause a respiratory or sleeping difficulty. Look for quality bedding material and go for branded ones. For decorating the crib which is secondary, you can buy stuff toys, animals, Kippins comforter https://www.babypresents.com.au/shop/category/kippins, rattles and other items of your choice. You will find brands online which sell baby crib bedding which are beautifully designed with lots of color and pattern and look extremely attractive and appealing.

• Woolen Blankets

Woolen blankets should be your first choice as they are extremely comfortable and soft. You can also opt for organic cotton flannel, cotton flannel and unbleached cotton flannel as backings. Woolen blankets smaller in size are very good for cuddling and swaddling the baby while larger ones are perfect for wrapping and traveling.

• Down comforters

Choose down comforters made of fluff and not full feather which comes from ducks and geese. It is very helpful in keeping warm in cold temperatures. It is breathable and keeps the bed warm.