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How To Safely Use Baby Diaper Pins

Posted in Diapers on February 2nd, 2010 by fiona – 1 Comment

Baby diaper pins have been used long ago since the early years of the nineteenth century. Diapering kids, who aren’t yet continent, has been known since the dawn of human history. Old diapers were made of plant leaves or animal skins. However, in the twenties of the 19th century, European and American children were using diapers that were made of cotton. Safety pins were used to hold those early diapers in place.

Diapers are of 2 types; disposable and cloth diapers. Disposable diapers are manufactured using synthetic materials with additional absorbent chemicals, whereas cloth diapers are made of multiple layers of microfiber or cotton and could be washed to be reused. Although most parents prefer to use disposable diapers, a small proportion still uses cloth diapers.

baby diaper pins 300x225 How To Safely Use Baby Diaper Pins
If you decide to use cloth diapers, you should buy diaper pins. Baby shower diaper pins are important to prevent the baby from slipping out of the diaper and causing a mess. On the other hand, the wrong pins can be dangerous and might cause severe injuries, if they are accidentally opened. Always consider pins which are approved by the federal safety regulations and industry voluntary standards. Pins with safety locks which prevent infants and toddlers from opening them are perfect and are totally safe.

It is also wise to look for diaper pins whose shape is adapted to the contour of the baby’s body. These pins could be easily kept away from the baby’s reach, rather than being stuck out on the sides which allows the baby to begin exploring them. As strange as it might seems, safety entails purchasing diaper pins with sharp pointed ends. Sharp pins will slide easily through the fabric of the diaper without forcing it in. Forcing a pin in the diaper carries the risk of injuring the baby.

Whenever you’re pinning a baby’s diaper, make sure that one hand is always between your baby’s skin and the pin. In other words, when sliding the pin through the diaper, your hand should be beneath the diaper; thus, preventing sticking the pin into the baby’s skin. Always select diaper pins that aren’t made of a metal that rusts easily. Metal oxides can irritate the skin of infants and toddlers. Moreover, if infants accidentally ingest these metal oxides, toxicity might occur.

In my opinion, these are the best 2 types of diaper pins available on online shops:

Gerber Diaper Pins:
Although Gerber diaper pins are rather hard to find on the market, they are considered by many the safest diaper pins available nowadays. They are made of stainless steel that doesn’t rust. Each pin has a plastic cap with a safety lock that is impossible for infants and toddlers to handle. They come in a pack of four pins. Each 4 pin pack costs 1.5 dollars.

Kendall Drive Baby Cloth Diaper Animal Safety Pins:
These pins come in a pack of 15 pins. They are designed with a safety plastic lock. Each pack has different colors and designs with ducks, rabbits, swans and more. Although these pins aren’t as safe and strong as Gerber diaper pins, they are cheaper and easier to find.

Popular Baby Boy Bedding Sets

Posted in Bedding on January 27th, 2010 by Stephanie – Be the first to comment

If you are the soon to be parent of a baby boy or you are supposed to be presenting a friend with a baby shower gift, baby boy bedding sets are the perfect item to consider. Whole other baby boy gifts like play pen and toys might be a good idea too, if you wish to give the parent something useful then a bedding set is better than anything else because this will help them with the setting up of the nursery. Comfort and durability are the two major factors you need to consider when buying baby boy crib bedding. Here are some of the popular bedding sets for boy babies and some information about the products.

The Banana fish Confetti crib bedding set for the baby boy includes a total of four pieces and is available in a price of about a hundred and eighty dollars. This collection features attractive colors and designs including the set with a lively lime green with periwinkle. The design is a compilation of contemporary dots and stripes with solids. The set includes four items which are the crib skirt, bumper, crib sheet and of course a comforter. This fabulous set is packaged with a good quality vinyl bag with star fish handles and toggle closure.

The bedding set by the Geeny brand is baby boy bedding Popular Baby Boy Bedding Setsanother latest inclusion to the world of boy bedding set ideas. Their boutique brand bedding set includes as much as thirteen pieces and is priced at a very affordable sum of hundred dollars. The set features a Constructor and builder theme which is evident in the design patterns and the pictures. The set includes a fitted sheet, a comforter, a skirt, one bumper, two throw pillows, two window valances, one toy bag, three wall art décor hangings and a diaper stacker. All these pieces will be able to completely change the look of the room and provide the nursery with a lot of character. The patterns are embroidered and not just printed which makes them look chic and exclusive.

The SoHo Dinosaur Plant nursery bedding set is available in about sixty dollars and includes a total of ten pieces. Among the ten pieces is a crib bumper, crib quilt, fitted sheet, diaper stacker, crib skirt, baby pillow, two window valances, a baby bib and a toy bag. The entire set is made of pure cotton material which is good for the baby’s skin and the bedding fits all standard baby cribs.

The Nojo Ahoy Mate bedding set from comes with six pieces and is priced at a hundred and seventy dollars. This set includes a bumper, dust ruffle, comforter, crib sheet, window valance and a diaper stacker. The fit is for a standard size crib mattress of 28 x 52 inches. The fabrics are textured and plush and give a soft and comfortable feel. This set can be washed in the machine and can also be tumble dried on low heat setting. But it is important that the items be removed from the tumbler immediately for added durability.

Buying the Right Phil and Ted Stroller

Posted in Strollers on January 26th, 2010 by Stephanie – Be the first to comment

A Phil and Ted stroller is one of the most amazing gifts you can present at a baby shower or buy for your own kids. The brand is well known for providing quality materials in baby products for quite a while and it is evident by the product reviews that many people will be able to tell you that it is no doubt one of the best stroller companies in the market. Following are some details about the famous Phil and ted strollers that are very popular.

The first stroller is from the Phil and Ted sports buggy stroller collection. This is the Sports buggy single stroller that comes with an accompanying peanut bassinet. This is available in black charcoal colors which is very modern and sporty. The look of this stroller is completely on the athletic side and it is available for about six hundred dollars. This one has a four position contour seat which includes four modes of lie flat, sleepy, heads up and completely upright. This enables your child to be comfortable no matter what mood he or she is in. Double rear foot breaks enable safe travelling and the multi position handle allows more flexibility. This can be used for babies that are newborn as well as till the time they are four years of age.

phil and ted stroller Buying the Right Phil and Ted Stroller
The other famous stroller from the same collection is the Phil and Ted’s sport buggy version two stroller. This is a newer model of the original sporty stroller and comes with a doubles kit. This one is also available in black and price is around five hundred dollars. There is a reason why this one is more famous than any other stroller. Many celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are known to use this stroller which increases its fashion ability. This stroller has Velcro straps that come with a small adjustable crotch which is made to accommodate very small babies. Another feature of this stroller is that it comes with a ratcheting and adjustable handle which makes it a flexible ride. Other features include canopy with window, push button removable wheels, full recline storage basket, single action dual rear brake and the storage basket also has small pouches for added organization. This can carry a baby weight of up to 88 pounds which comes to about four years.

The Phil and Teds vibe stroller is another major item from the brand. The Vibe buggy comes with a doubles kit with a graceful and contemporary design. This stroller is extremely reliable with the maximum performance wide profile tires which are lower than usual for added stability. When folding the buddy the doubles kit can also be folded along with it. The fabric can be cleaned easily since it can be removed and it is a really thick padding providing a soft surface for the child. This one is available for about eight hundred dollars.

The single stroller in the Vibe buggy collection comes with a Peanut Bassinet and is priced around seven hundred dollars.