Making Bath Time Fun And Safe For Your Baby

As your baby grows larger, that little tiny counter top bathtub will become a thing of the past. But, putting a baby into a big bathtub can be frightening for both of you. Here are some ideas to make bath time fun and safe for you and your little one. Take a bath together Your baby will love having you play and splash with her, especially if she is a little afraid of the big bathtub. This works best...

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For Mother and Baby - What Do You Give? A Gift Basket of course!

Donna Hamer

The choice for a baby or an infant gift can be a difficult one. One of the best baby or infant gifts that you can give is a gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. A gift basket is lovely gift to for a baby shower.

The diversity of gift baskets is never-ending. For a baby or newborn you can give a diaper gift basket or a baby necessities gift basket. If you’d prefer there is a baby bath time basket or an everlasting baby time capsule basket. In fact the list is endless.

Here is a simple basket that you can easily create yourself:

For the Gift Basket use a Baby Bath or try a Bucket. Then fill it with the following;

A ton of baby product coupons ; A Rubber Duck ; Bottles of lotion and baby oil ; Small toy books for baby ; Teething ring ; A few bottles ; 2 pacifiers ; A few sturdy bibs ; A few sleepers ; A receiving blanket ;

To add a little extra you could put together for mom: Lotions ; Bath salts ; Pretty soaps ; Candles ; A few books ; Coupon holder with coupons in it. (Moms love these! ; )

Or try a small basket of: Baby oil ; Baby bath wash ; A washcloth ; A rubber Duck ; Baby powder ; and baby lotion.

For Mom a picture frame, a disposable camera to record the event, a record book, photo album, along with a voucher for photo finishing.

When you are finished, wrap the Gift Basket with cellophane paper and a nice ribbon to give it a finishing touch. Tie a gift tag with a message for that added touch and include a pair of booties.

About the author: About the Author: Donna Hamer is the author and publisher of eBook “101 Gift Basket Ideas”. For a Free 5 part Mini Course on how to create your own “Personalized Gift Baskets” visit http://www.101giftbasketideas.com


Sweeter Than Sweet - Baby Shower Cakes

Babies babies babies More popular than ever at these baby party gatherings are Baby shower cakes. Specially designed baby shower cakes go down really well if added with personal touches, this can be with baby's name, Mummy or Daddy's, even candles and toys. We all know cake is a delight to eat so why not make you baby shower cake extra delightful by adding a theme to suit you and baby. It is a good idea for mum-to-be when out shopping for a baby showers cake is to have in mind what she wants before visiting the bakery. Flavour is important in a baby shower cake; a good idea is to stick with...

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Mommy & Baby: Parenting Tidbits

There are many issues which new parents are bombarded with and many things they are expected to know immediately. None of this is fair, as most new parents are simply trying to care for their baby and get some rest. Here are some of the topics which you might be questioned on in the early days and weeks of your baby’s life.  Bathing your baby: under your baby’s umbilical stump falls off (7-14 days after birth), you should only give him sponge baths. Use a cotton ball damped with alcohol to dry up the stump and once it falls off, you may bathe your baby in a sink or shallow tub. ...

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