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Unique, One of a Kind Toys for Children
Potty Training in One Day® – The Potty Scotty Doll [N0000
The Potty Scotty™ Kit includes the following 3 items:
1. The Potty Scotty™ boy potty training doll
2. 3 "big kid" doll potty training pants
3. 2 Bottles to feed Potty Scotty™
Tootle Turtle Tote Set [MD6264]
Sun is shinning and it’s fun to help in the garden when you have a set of sturdy, easy-clean tools specially designed for young gardeners. Tootle helps keep them all organized with convenient side pockets in this made-to-last fabric tote with durable woven handles.
Best Friends Forever! Magnetic Dress Up [MD3549]
Ava, Sarah, Hannah and Mia each have their own stand and are waiting to be dressed with their amazing wardrobe of tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes and more. This value priced dress-up set includes four wooden dolls with magnetic personalities and clothing pieces to share fun and fashion!
Fold and Go Dollhouse [MD3701]
Over size product
Melissa & Doug
Enjoy a “home away from home” with this delightful wooden dollhouse. Two flexible, wooden play figures live in this house, complete with eleven pieces of wooden furniture. The dollhouse opens for easy access and folds closed for convenient storage.
130 Piece Wooden Railway Train Set [MD701] Over size product
Melissa & Doug
This amazing set includes everything needed for railway fun: a spacious roundhouse engine shed, dozens of track pieces in curves and straights, trees, workers and even traffic signs! There are multi-piece trains and magnetic-tipped cranes, switches and a T-junction for passing lanes! A suspension bridge, trestle bridge and roundtable, too! A tremendous value! Compatible with popular wooden railway systems.
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Baby Potty Training Products
Potty Training in One Day® – The Potty Patty Doll [N0001] Price: $39.95
The Potty Patty™ Kit includes the following 3 items:
1. The Potty Patty™ girl potty training doll
2. 3 “big kid” doll potty training pants
3. 2 Bottles to feed Potty Patty™
Riding Potty Chair by Potty Patty® [PC-00018] Price: $19.95
This musical potty chair can make potty training a lot of fun for your child. Potty Patty Musical Potty Chair is made for ages 1 to 3 years old. A musical sensor located in front panel detects moisture in the potty bowl, it will play music – an old favorite – “Old MacDonald had a farm”. Going to the potty becomes fun for children, the reward system is build right in. They like to hear the music and have to go potty if they want their reward.
2 in 1 Bath Tub with Toy Organizer by Potty Patty® [N0088] Price: $39.95
This blue bath tub can be used from birth until the age of 24 months. It is the biggest, deepest baby tub on the market and, it features a special molded contour on one side designed to hold younger babies in a comfortable and convenient position, leaving the adult’s hands both free (older babies, up to two years of age, are accommodated on the reverse side).
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Basic Baby Bath Fun
Make your baby’s baths fun, safe, and stress-free with our tips
After your child’s umbilical cord has fallen off, it’s safe to hit the baby tub a few times a week. Water should be warm but not hot. Use a dab of mild dye- and perfume-free baby wash, and follow safety precautions such as keeping one hand on baby at all times. Go slow and enjoy this sweet ritual.
When to Start Tub Baths?
Give your baby a sponge bath until his umbilical cord has fallen off. (If he’s been circumcised, wait until that heals too.) After that, he’ll be ready for a baby bathtub. Choose one that has a contoured design or an internal sling that prevents your baby from sliding. Never use a bath seat — these can tip over when the suction cups fail, trapping your child underwater.
What’s the Right Temperature?Fill the tub with a couple of inches of lukewarm water. “Before you place your baby in the tub, check the temperature by dipping your elbow into the water — it should be warm but not too hot,” says Parents adviser Jennifer Shu, M.D., coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn. Keep testing the temp as you go. When it gets too cool, bathtime’s over.
When & How Often to Bathe?Your baby doesn’t need a bath every day; two or three times a week is fine as long as you clean his face, neck, hands, and diaper area daily. As for time of day, some newborns find the water stimulating, so it’s great to get them splashing first thing in the morning. Others mellow out in the tub, which makes it perfect right before bedtime.
Which Soap to Use?Use a washcloth with water and a mild baby wash. “Look for products that don’t have added perfume or dyes, which can irritate sensitive skin,” says Parents adviser Ari Brown, M.D., coauthor of Baby 411. Work a good lather into a washcloth before you start. Cradle your newborn’s head with one arm while you bathe her with the other.
Which Shampoo to Use?If your baby’s hair seems dirty, wet it down using a damp washcloth sans soap every day — no need to bring out the tub. Once or twice a week, during his baths, use baby soap or a drop of mild, tear-free shampoo. If he’s developed cradle cap (scaly patches that appear on the scalp) loosen the scales with a soft-bristle baby brush while you shampoo.
How to Keep Baby SafeSet everything you’ll need within arm’s reach — soap, washcloth, towel, diaper, change of clothes — before you start so that you can keep one hand on your baby at all times. When you’re done bathing him, quickly wrap him up in the towel so he doesn’t lose too much body heat. Dry him thoroughly, being sure to get into the creases, before you diaper and dress him. Also, don’t forget to:
* Learn infant CPR. And never leave your baby alone in a bathtub or in the care of another child, even for half a minute.
* Set your water heater to 120 degrees F. so your baby won’t get scalded if he accidentally turns on the faucet.
* Use a spout cover so he doesn’t hit his head on the faucet.
* Place a nonskid mat beneath your baby tub to prevent it from slipping.
* Empty the tub completely immediately after each use — a baby can drown in as little as 1 inch of water.
* Keep the toilet seat and bathroom doors closed after you leave
What If Baby Hates Bathtime?Some babies absolutely love taking a baths. Others not so much. “If your baby hates the tub, don’t force him to stay in the water,” says Dr. Shu. Instead, put him on a blanket or a towel and use a damp, warm washcloth to clean his face and body. Work on one body part at a time and keep the rest of him covered. Ease him back into the tub routine slowly. You might buy a few bathtime-only toys so he gets excited to play with something new. First, let him watch as you dunk the toys into the bathwater. After a few minutes, let the toys float and see if he reaches for them; if he does, try dipping his feet then his legs into the tub. “Babies aren’t naturally afraid of the water,” says Dr. Shu. “But they can be scared of the noise of running water or if water gets in their eyes.” Fill the tub when he’s out of the room, and be extra careful when you wash his face.
Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu
Turkey Day will go off without a hitch when you include dishes designed for a kid’s picky palate. Try our recipes for childproof twists on Thanksgiving favorites — that you’ll enjoy too
Sweet-Potato Crunch
Sweet potatoes can be a hard sell to the under-10 set. Try sweetening the superfood with orange peel and pumpkin-pie spice, then top with a crunchy layer of corn flakes, brown sugar, and pecans. You just might win a few converts.
- 3-1/2 poundssweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 stickbutter, softened, divided
- 1/2 teaspoongrated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoonpumpkin-pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1 cupcorn flakes
- 1/2 cupfirmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cupchopped pecans
2. In a small bowl, mix together corn flakes, brown sugar, and pecans. Melt remaining 1/2 stick butter, and stir into corn-flake topping. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
3. On Thanksgiving Day, remove potatoes and topping from refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Heat oven to 375°F. Heat sweet potatoes in microwave for 20 minutes at 50 percent power to warm. Stir. Sprinkle topping over potatoes and bake in oven for 20 minutes.
We’ve heard of picky eaters not liking pie. But ice cream pie? Not possible. To make this twist on classic pumpkin pie, scoop chocolate chip ice cream onto a cooled graham cracker crust. Then spread a layer of vanilla ice cream — punched up with canned pumpkin — over the top and garnish with chocolate curls
- 18 graham cracker boards
- 1/2 cup(1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoonscinnamon sugar
- 1 pint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 cupsolid pack pumpkin
- Chocolate curls for garnish, optional
2. In food processor, pulse graham crackers to form fine crumbs. Add butter and 1 tablespoon of the sugar; pulse to moisten crumbs. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove to a rack; cool completely.
4. Spread the softened chocolate chip ice cream over the bottom of the cooled crust. Freeze until hardened, about 3 hours.
5. In a medium-size bowl, mix together the vanilla ice cream, pumpkin and remaining tablespoon of cinnamon sugar. Spread over the top of the frozen chocolate chip layer. Freeze 3 hours or overnight.
6. To serve, garnish with chocolate curls if desired. If frozen overnight, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings
Happy Thanksgiving
Must-Know Germ Fighters
Our experts share their top tips for protecting your little one from bad bugs.
Germ Paranoia
Most new moms and dads are paranoid about germs. And rightly so: Babies — especially newborns — have yet to build up their immunity to the viruses and bacteria that can cause illness. Still, it’s impossible to shield your child from all the bugs out there — and you’d drive yourself nuts trying. “Parents should use common sense: Keep the house clean, keep their baby away from anyone who is obviously sick, and stay up-to-date on immunizations,” says Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., director of clinical microbiology at New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs. Read on for more sanitary (and sanity-saving) rules every parent should know.
Keep Baby Close to You
The biggest danger to babies is other people’s hands,” says Ken Haller, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, in Missouri. In fact, more than 80 percent of germs are transmitted by touch. Ask anyone who wants to hold your baby to first wash her hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. Because telling strangers to wash their hands isn’t practical or polite, it may be easier to say, “I’m sorry, but my baby gets sick very easily, so I don’t like too many people touching him.”
Stay Clear of Crowded Places
Experts agree that it’s a good idea to limit where you take your baby during his first weeks. While a stroll in the park is fine, a trip to the mall is not. That’s because newborns can easily pick up a bug when exposed to large numbers of people in a confined space. To be safe, keep her away from crowded places — especially those with lots of kids — for the first four to six weeks.
Place Formula in the Fridge
To keep freshly prepared formula from spoiling, never leave it unrefrigerated for more than an hour. Just-pumped breast milk, however, can be kept at room temperature for up to six hours, according to La Leche League International. Why the difference? Breast milk is loaded with antibodies and other substances that help keep bacteria at bay.
Wash Your Baby’s Clothes Separately
“Since family members’ clothes — especially underwear — may contain contaminants that could wind up on your baby’s sensitive skin, it’s best to do her laundry separately,” says Philip M. Tierno Jr., Ph.D., director of clinical microbiology at New York University Medical Center and author of The Secret Life of Germs. It’s also smart to occasionally run an empty cycle of bleach and hot water to kill bacteria that may be lurking in the machine.
Be Smart About Sterilizing
If pacifiers and bottles are brand-new, boil them before their first use. After that, wash them in the dishwasher or in warm, soapy water. Should you sterilize water for formula? “If your water comes from a municipal supply, unboiled tap water is fine — it’s rigorously tested and monitored,” says Roy Benaroch, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Emory University, in Atlanta. If your water comes from a well, have it tested for fecal contamination, nitrates, and heavy metals. Depending on the results, it may be best to boil it or even to use bottled water.
Throw Out Unfinished Milk or Formula
Whether you feed your baby breast milk or formula, throw out any leftovers as bacteria and digestive enzymes from a baby’s saliva can backwash into the bottle and cause contamination. The same goes for baby food: Bacteria from a used spoon can taint what’s in the jar. So if you’re not going to use the whole thing, put just the portion you’ll need in a bowl.
Four Ways to Prevent Infections This Winter
When it comes to avoiding viruses, pediatricians say that these are four essentials.
Vaccines
In addition to making sure your child has a flu vaccine, keeping her up-to-date with all her regular immunizations will protect her from pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections, and whooping cough.
Clean Hands
Wash them often — especially before eating or after coughing or sneezing. Tell your child to scrub with soap or use alcohol-based hand gel. Also teach her to keep her hands away from her face so she won’t transmit germs into her eyes, nose, or mouth, says pediatrician and Parents advisor Ari Brown, M.D.
Good Food
Serve a variety of fruits, veggies, whole grains, dairy products, and other nutritious foods. If your child gets less than 400 IU of vitamin D daily from her diet, she should take a supplement. A vitamin D deficiency could increase the risk of many illnesses, including a cold and flu.
Sleep Well
Rested children are less likely to get sick, so make a regular bedtime non-negotiable. A lack of sleep can disrupt the function of white blood cells called T cells, which play an important role in helping fight off infections.
By Sharlene K. Johnson
Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Parents magazine.
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Fun, Foolproof Family Hikes
Get out your comfy walking shoes and gather your family for a fun and fitness-filled walk. Here’s how to make sure kids of all ages have fun out on the trails.
Any time is a terrific time to take a hike. Some tips for kid-friendly treks, from Best Hikes With Children in Utah author Maureen Keilty.
Make Sure Shoes FitTry on hiking boots for comfort and fit before you go.
Getting ReadyLet your kids help prepare for your hike by making trail mix, filling water bottles, and studying maps.
Choose an easy route so even the youngest hiker can say, “I walked the whole way!” Most younger children can handle a two-mile hike — and you may be surprised to see how far older kids walk! But for your first-time out on the trails, start with a gentle mile.
Stop to Smell the FlowersPoint out wildflowers, waterfalls, and birds’ nests along the way
Invite a Trail BuddyLet your child invite a friend. She’ll have more fun — and be less likely to complain.
Follow the LeaderGive everyone — even the youngest trail-goers — a turn as the hike leader.
Stay HydratedMake frequent stops for water and snacks.
Positive Reinforcement is Key!Praise patience and playfulness early and often.
What’s the difference between the flu shot and the nasal spray vaccines?
Aside from how the vaccine is administered (an injection in the arm vs. a squirt up the nose), there are some other key differences between the flu shot and nasal spray.
The flu shot can be used by more people. The shot is approved for use in anyone over 6 months old, including pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions, while the spray is not approved for babies under age 2 (or people over age 49), pregnant women, or those with certain chronic medical conditions or suppressed immune systems.
The flu spray may protect against more flu strains. “There’s some evidence that the nasal spray provides enhanced cross-protection against viruses not included in the vaccine,” says Michael T. Brady, MD, vice chair of the AAP’s Committee on Infectious Diseases. “This means that if the flu strains in the vaccine happen to differ from the circulating strains in a given year, the nasal vaccine provides better odds at protecting those non-covered strains than the shot does.”
The potential side effects are different. Children who receive the spray may develop a runny nose or congestion, as well as a cough, chills, fatigue, sore throat, or a slight headache. Children who get the shot might have muscle aches and soreness near the injection site.
The flu spray contains live (but weakened) viruses, while the shot contains inactivated (dead) viruses. Neither should make your child come down with the flu, but in rare cases, those who’ve received the nasal spray can pass the viruses on to others.
Some brands of the flu shot contain the mercury-based preservative thimerosal.
The spray is thimerosal-free. ”Both versions of vaccine are safe and effective,” says Dr. Brady. “But I’d recommend the nasal spray for children who can receive it — most healthy kids over age 2. It may be slightly more effective, and it also means one less shot for your child.”
Talk with your doctor to determine which version of the vaccine might be best for your child.
Is There Mercury In The Flu Vaccine? Should I Be Concerned?
While mercury-free brands of the flu vaccine are available, the majority of flu shots still contain some thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative that used to be found in a number of vaccines — and that some people have claimed may cause autism.
However, more and more evidence — via larger, better-designed studies — has failed to find any link that thimerosal in vaccines is responsible for the onset of autism in babies and children. Most recently, a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that cases of autism in California continued to increase every year from 1995 to 2007, despite the fact that thimerosal was removed from most vaccines by 2001. Experts believe that if thimerosal were responsible for autism, cases would have dropped significantly after that time.
If you’re concerned, more and more versions of thimerosal-free flu shots are available each year, and many pediatricians currently offer them. And children older than 2 can receive the nasal spray form of the vaccine, which does not contain thimerosal either.
