Love at First Sight

January 29, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Childrens Wellbeing

Tripp2As soon as you see the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair you will fall in love. This chair has modern artistry and is beautifully constructed. This piece of furniture will not only grow with your child but it looks good doing it. Once your child is ready to sit at the dinner table with the rest of the family, he will love his chair.
Other traditional high chairs don’t get close to the table like this one does.  The bulky plastic table of other chairs is just does not have the same effect of this chair.
This is an eco-friendly chair made of wood without the use of formaldehyde or any toxic finished to create indoor pollution. The coating of high quality offers a smooth surface and makes for easier cleaning. The depth and height adjustments allow for growth of your child so it can be used from the age of 6 months up to the teen years. The seat plate elevates to the needed height for comfortable seating at the table. Tripp Trapp provides the ideal position at the family dinner table for eating, playing and socializing.

Baby Health Talk- Friendly Guidelines For Moms And Dads

March 25, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Childrens Wellbeing

babyCaring for your little one can become an overwhelming task especially if you are a first time parent.  Nevertheless, it is something that you should learn to do, and fast.  What follows are some simple tips for parents who are still trying to master the art of parenthood.

Make regular appointments to your child’s paediatrician.  Kids, especially those below 2 years of age require more trips to the doctor.  During this span of time, the development of your child is at its most precarious and you should get all the expert help you can get.  During the first two years is also the time for vaccination shots that are very important for your kids’ health.  Strictly adhere to the schedule of each and every vaccination because the efficacy of vaccines is dependent on the timely administration of each dose.  See to it that you have a budget for these necessities.

Keep a clean environment for your child.  Babies are more susceptible to infections than adults so it is very important to keep them away from anything that is unclean.  Sterilize their bottles, pacifiers, and their toys.  Kids, especially those who are just starting to teeth will most likely be putting things on their mouths so keep all things that are within their reach germ free.

Be cautious of anything that your kid ingests be it their formula, vitamins, or food.  They may be allergic to any one of these so always be on guard and watch out for symptoms of allergy or severe discomfort.  Always consult your health care provider before introducing anything to your baby.

A Simple Guide To Children’s Fitness

March 8, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Childrens Wellbeing

obeseAn alarming number of children suffer obesity and if ignored, more than 80 percent of them will remain overweight as adults. This will surely put them in great risk for so many medical problems. High blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol are just to name a few.

Obesity also affects their relationship with others and self-esteem. If no move is taken, this may lead to additional serious consequences like depression and anxiety.

As they say, prevention is better than cure. Don’t let you kids gain too much weight. Exercise good eating habits and encourage them to participate in different physical activities.

Nowadays, it’s hard to keep the children interested in physical activities. Part of the dilemma is the technology. Don’t let them to spend too much time on tv and video games.

While they are still young, teach them how to take care of themselves by promoting physical fitness in your home.

Start with simple warm up exercises like walking, jumping jacks, stretching, or bending for five minutes to warm them up. This will also prevent from injury as they move to harder exercise.

After the warm up, slowly introduce them to more active body movements like jogging, swimming, biking, or group activities like basketball or tennis. Do this at least three times a week for fifteen to forty minutes a day.

Impart to them the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and set a good example to them. In the long run, they will grow up following that path of healthy living.