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Congratulations to Molly Bussler!! Molly is the Winner of the My Baby Pajamas October Freebie Friday Giveaway.
Thank you to everyone who entered to win!
Don’t forget to sign up for My Baby Pajamas September Freebie Friday Giveaway. We are giving away this month:
My Baby Pajamas is giving away the book “More Help!! My Baby Came Without Instructions” by Blythe Lipman plus one (1) pair of winners choice of Sweet Peanut footie pajamas. This giveaway makes for the perfect baby shower gift!
Here is how to enter and win:
- Main entry: Go to our Blog post and answer the question: What is your child’s favorite sleep routine at night? Good Luck to everyone!
- extra entry: post this giveaway on your blog and be sure to let us know the link by posting the link in the comment area for this blog giveaway.
- extra entry: subscribe to our newsletter for our website ( already subscribe, let us know).
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Must have a U.S. Mailing address and be 18 years or older to enter. Good Luck!!
There is only one week left to enter to WIN the My Baby Pajamas August Freebie Friday giveaway. Time is running out. My Baby Pajamas has one Freebie Friday a month. Enter to Win now. Go to My Baby Pajamas Freebie Friday for all the details!
This month we are giving away this month: My Baby Pajamas is teaming up with Lindamood- Bell for Reading and Comprehension Help Learning Centers. Lindamood-Bell will be giving away one (1) individual Learning Ability Evaluation to one lucky winner. Lindamood-Bell are located all over the United States. Click here to see if there is a location near you. Plus, the winner will receive (1) pair of Lazy One Duck Duck Moose Pajamas in either Blue or Brown and the Duck Duck Moose Book. This is a great giveaway for Back to School Month.
Good luck!
CONTEST CLOSED: CONGRATULATIONS TO JESSICA EDWARDS! SHE IS THE WINNER OF MY BABY PAJAMAS AUGUST FREEBIE FRIDAY GIVEAWAY.
You’re expecting your first baby, what could be more exciting? Planning for a new baby is fun and decorating the nursery is even better, What kind of crib should you buy? Do you need a swing? Should you buy a high chair now or later? Questions, questions and more questions. There are so many products to choose from and each year something new comes on the market that every parent thinks she must have.
The first rule of thumb when planning your nursery is to sit down and make a list of items you think you will need. Some of the items are must-haves. But it’s not always easy to know what will actually make you and your baby’s life simpler or what’s just the newest trend.
Once you have your list, set a budget and try your hardest to stick to it. You can buy baby furniture and equipment for as little as three dollars and up into the thousands. Many times you will find yourself returning items you thought you would need but realize aren’t necessary once the baby is born.
The following list will help you create a well-outfitted nursery for your precious baby.
- Convertible Car seat with two bases(one for each car), to safely bring baby home.
- Standard-sized crib. (30”x 54”)
- Standard-sized crib mattress (27 ¼ “ x 52”) Organic crib mattresses are available.
- You may also use a co-sleeper instead of a crib, if desired. This allows parents to have baby at arm’s reach but in her own bed.
- Waterproof crib mattress pad
- 4 fitted crib sheets (28” x 52”) for standard crib.
- Musical crib mobile with remote for turning on and off
- Glider, Rocker or big, comfortable chair. Rozzie from Scottsdale says, “ having a big, cushy chair in the nursery allowed me to sit Indian style while feeding baby Dylan, making us both really comfortable.”
- Armoire for storage if the room has no closet.
- Changing Table or Chest of Drawers with Changing Pad on top.
- Baby swing
- Musical bouncy seat with vibration and above-head toy attachment.
- Baby positioner to cradle baby’s head and neck in swing, stroller or car-seat.
- Exercise ball to help with a colicky or cranky baby. Jill from Arizona says, “ Logan stopped crying as soon as I held him and gently bounced up and down, a real life-saver!”
- Diaper pail and replacement bags, available in different styles.
- Baby hamper.
- Trash can.
- 3 binky’s
- 4 swaddling blankets
- 1 small and 1 medium sleep swaddler with Velcro for easier swaddling (if desired)
- 6 long-sleeved newborn sleepers or onesies.
- 3-4 newborn long-sleeved outfits. Babies grow fast!
- 4 of booties and/or socks to keep those tiny feet warm.
- 4 receiving blankets.
- 6 burp cloths.
- 6 bibs with snap or Velcro fasteners.
- Baby bathtub or bath sponge for sink.
- 3 hooded baby bath towels.
- 6 baby washcloths.
- Baby shampoo, bath wash and lotion.
- Mild laundry detergent for baby clothes.
- 2 boxes of newborn diapers or 12 newborn cloth diapers with covers, to start.
- Baby monitor (comes with or without video function).
- Night light.
- CD player with repeat button.
- Lullaby CD’s for naptime.
- Stuffed bear with heartbeat sounds and/or white noise machine. Amy from Phoenix says, “every nursery should have a white noise machine in their baby’s room. It’s so calming!”
- Baby wipes.
- Tissues.
- Infant thermometer, baby pain reliever drops, nasal syringe, saline nose spray and first aid kit including ipecac syrup.
- Poison control number posted in clear sight.
- Cotton swabs, cotton balls, petroleum jelly, diaper ointment and baby oil.
- Nail file for baby’s nails and toenails.
- 6 BPA-free baby bottles, bottle warmer, bottle brush and drying rack. Paula from Georgia says, “It’s great that baby bottles are now labeled as BPA-free and I know I am keeping baby Rose safe.”
- If nursing, breast pump, pads, storage bags or bottles and lanolin cream for soreness.
- Diaper bag with changing pads and pockets to hold supplies.
- Baby window shade for the car.
- Attaching travel mirror to view car-seated baby in back. Karen from New Jersey says, “having this mirror provided me with piece of mind. Knowing I didn’t have to turn around to see my baby made it safer for all of us.”
- A few rattles and newborn toys. Young babies respond to the color red.
- Camera
- Thank-you notes.
- Help! My Baby Came Without Instructions book by Blythe Lipman. A great parenting book with quick and easy tips to help make that first year with baby a breeze! www.babyinstructions.com
You will need to purchase other items as your baby gets older. But the above list will give you a head-start and prevent unnecessary trips to the baby store during those first few months. Have fun and enjoy your new little bundle!Blythe Lipman is the president of Baby Instructions. She is passionate about babies, toddlers and their parents. After working in the field for over twenty-five years, she wrote her third award-winning book, HELP! MY BABY CAME WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS which is available at www.babyinstructions.com,,Amazon.com and all major bookstores . You can hear Blythe’s weekly radio show on Wednesdays, 11am EST @ www.toginet.com Blythe is available for in-home, video and telephone consultations. Become her Fan on Facebook and Twitter at Baby Instructions.©Blythe Lipman 2011
Most parents realize the importance of preparing their child for the arrival of a new sibling. It will be a very exciting event with significant changes in her life as well as the family. There is no right or wrong way to prepare your child. The most important thing is to take the time to show and tell your child about these changes.
The following tips are some guidelines to help with your preparation.
- It is never a good idea to spring something new on a sibling. Nine months will seem like an eternity to a child if you start your discussions too early in the pregnancy. Depending on the age of the child, a good rule of thumb is to start discussing this event sometime in the middle of the second trimester. If you have morning sickness, fatigue, start to show early or there are changes in your child’s daily routine, you may have to start these discussions earlier. If your child is older(5 +), she may start asking questions sooner if she does notice any changes. You will have many discussions during your pregnancy about the new baby, one time won’t do it!
- If you are anxious about this pregnancy, be careful not to let it spill over into the discussions. It is not necessary to share all the details. Find a friend to share your nervousness with. Children should be allowed to be children and not have to take on adult anxieties.
- Discuss this event with age appropriate descriptions. You don’t need to get into a detailed sexual discussion with a 6 year old. My parents talked about how much they loved each other and how at night when they were in bed and hugged each other real close a seed was planted in mommy’s tummy that grew into me! Maybe a little hokey, but satisfied my curiosity. If your 2 year old pats your tummy, tell her that this is the new baby and she is going to be a big sister. Show her a baby doll and talk about feeding it the bottle and changing its diaper, etc. But remember, sometimes less is best. Too many details will go in one ear and out the other. Kind of like telling your toddler to pick up her toys, brush her teeth, go potty and get ready for her bath all in the same sentence! Let your child’s age and comfort level govern your discussions.
- Take your child with you to a doctor’s appointment and let her hear the baby’s heartbeat. Let her feel your tummy when the baby kicks. These things will make her feel like she is an important part of this upcoming event.
- No matter what the age of your child, tell her she is going to be a “Big Sister/Brother” and how exciting this will be. Make this the big deal it is! You can even buy a shirt that says “I’m the Big Sister/Brother” and give it to your older child as a gift from the new baby when you bring her home from the hospital.
- If your child is old enough to understand, discuss how she will be able to help mommy and daddy with the new baby. Talk about helping you feed her,(holding the bottle), if you are going to nurse, how she can help you burp the baby, help get her dressed or at bath time, etc. Try and prepare her in a positive way making her feel like she will play a big part in this wonderful event. If she is not interested, don’t push it.
- Get a few age appropriate books about new babies from the library and read them together. You can also watch videos about becoming a “Big Sister/Brother.” Blues Clues has a video called Meet Blues Baby Brother that is a great tool to use when talking about a new baby. Also some hospitals and libraries offer sibling preparation classes.
- If your child is older, let her help you pick out her old baby toys to give to the new baby. And talk about how she will be able to teach the new baby to hold the rattle, play with the keys, etc. Reminisce about when she was a baby. Make this event special!
- If you have friends with new babies, try and expose your child to them. Let her see that it’s okay for a baby to cry, that you have to be gentle, that new babies take lots of naps and she won’t be able to play with the baby at first.
- If you are going to stay overnight in the hospital, make sure your child knows who will be staying with her. This is not the time to have a new baby sitter come and help you. If she is going to stay at grandma’s or a friends house, do a dry run. There is nothing worse than being in the hospital and getting that dreaded phone call that your child won’t stop crying and wants to come home.
- A short time before you go to the hospital, take your child to the store and let her buy a special gift to give to the baby when she comes home. Let her take it with her if she is staying at grandma’s or a friend’s house for safe keeping. This will help her feel like she is a part and give her “big girl responsibility!
- If you are going to give birth at home with your child there, introduce her to the midwife, doula, etc. a few times before the event. Ask them to talk with your child if she is older, show her an age appropriate book, etc. And above all, decide ahead of time if you want her in the room during the delivery. There is nothing more frightening to a child than hearing her mommy screaming in pain and being ushered out of the room. While it is a personal decision, remember it can be very frightening for a child to hear or see their mommy hurting and not comprehending that this will result in a wonderful miracle!
- If you are going to move your child into a “big girl bed” before the baby arrives try and make the move at least three months before the baby is born. You want to leave enough time for this new adjustment. There is nothing worse than having two children crying in the middle of the night!
- If you are going to enroll her in childcare or change preschools, leave plenty of time to make this change. A few months at the very least. If you don’t have this time element available, take your child to the new place and introduce her to the caregivers. Visit a few times. Ask if she can stay for the morning. Too many new changes all at once will make it more difficult for the entire family.
- It is not necessary to shower your older child with lots of gifts when the new baby arrives. One or two gifts from the baby, mommy and daddy for being a new “Big Sister/Brother” is plenty. A pair of pajamas is a great gift! Gifts don’t replace mommy and daddy’s love and attention.
- It’s okay to ask grandma to help take care of your older child until you get your strength back. Once you feel better, try and do something special with your child while the baby naps. Something as simple as watching a video together while drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows will make her feel just as special as the new baby! Don’t worry, the laundry and dishes will still be there. Making your children your first priority will make for an easier transition.
- Don’t be upset if your child is jealous and tells you to “take that baby back.” This is all very normal. Some children think this baby has arrived to replace them. Try and do one special activity with them once or twice a week. It doesn’t have to be something that takes lots of energy. Sitting at the table and coloring together, or making a boxed brownie mix, pudding, etc. will convey the message of love. And don’t forget to ask daddy have his special time too!
- Start a new ritual with your older child. Something as simple as cuddling with them for 10 minutes before bed each night. Reading a special book in bed…something for just the two of you to share and show your love.
- Take a picture of your child with her new baby sister/brother and tape it to the baby’s crib as well as putting it in a frame for the new “Big Sister/Brother” to display in her room.
- If your child is in preschool, ask her teacher to make a big deal of this new event. An activity like having all the children draw their families would be great. Send a picture of the two siblings to school for show and tell or even one of the baby’s toys or bottles to show!
- Above all, don’t feel guilty about not having the same amount of time to spend with your first child. As you adjust to having two children and working out a special time for your firstborn, you will see that quality versus quantity is what counts most. And don’t forget to say lots of “I Love You’s!”
Blythe Lipman is the president of Baby Instructions. She is passionate about babies, toddlers and their parents. After working in the field for over twenty-five years, she wrote her third award-winning book, HELP! MY BABY CAME WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS which is available at www.babyinstructions.com, . You can hear Blythe’s weekly radio show on Wednesdays, 11am EST @ www.toginet.com Blythe is available for in-home, video and telephone consultations. Become her Fan on Facebook and Twitter.
©Blythe Lipman 2011
As parents, we are always trying to teach our kids something new and how to survive in this life. Because if there is one thing we know as parents, life is tough and doesn’t always turn out the way we plan. But as I teach my kids right from wrong, I decided to take a step back and I realized my kids teach me things everyday. Here are the top 8 things my kids taught me lately.
- That NOBODY knows EVERYTHING about EVERYTHING. (My kids tell me this all the time, do you think they are talking about me
). - That it’s okay to be wrong as that’s how we learn.
- That there is no such thing as being too polite. You can never say please, thank-you or excuse me too often. Adults seem to forget this in our busy everyday lives.
- That a smile is the simplest thing you can do to truly brighten the day of someone else. Nothing is sweeter than your child looking up at you and smiling for no reason at all! Try it on a complete stranger today.
- You can be happy if you choose to be happy. Simple, but sometimes very hard to do in real life. Choose to be happy in the moment.
- Having breakfast food for dinner is okay and I must admit, sometimes just easier.
- That life is a journey not a sprint. Sit back and enjoy the ride!
- Having a pajama day at home and watching movies is great family time!
What have you learned from your kids lately?
Welcome to My Baby Pajamas “Freebie Friday” giveaway. My Baby Pajamas offers one Freebie Friday giveaway a month. The giveaway will begin on the first Friday of the month and the giveaway will end on the last Friday of the month. Our July giveaway will start Friday, July 1, 2011. The giveaway will end on Friday, July 29, 2011 at midnight PST. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on July 30, 2011.
Here’s what we are giving away this month: “Dancing Naked…in fuzzy red slippers” by Carmen Richardson Rutlen. Plus, one (1) Lazy One Social Butterfly Junior Tank and Boxer Set for women. This giveaway will set you up for a great summer night to relax and read.
A little about the book: A fun, spirited book about all of us in our stumbling, bumbling ways - presented with an outrageous and loving spin. Sassy and yet touching, you’ll read stories that remind you … of you. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll ponder. But mostly, you’ll feel the odd compulsion to get up and dance with wild abandon! (And for some, that means naked!)
“Dancing Naked…in fuzzy red slippers” has been awarded two national book awards, including the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award as well as the BAIPA Award for “Book of the Year – In Humor and Inspiration.” Four of the stories from “Dancing Naked…” have been published in four “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Books.
Here is how to enter and win:
- Main entry: Go to our Blog and Freebie Friday post and answer the question: What was the last good book you read ( not a children’s book LOL)? Good Luck to everyone!
- extra entry: post this giveaway on your blog and be sure to let us know the link by posting the link in the comment area for this blog giveaway.
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- extra entry: Follow us on Twitter
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Must have a U.S. Mailing address and be 18 years or older to enter. Good Luck!!
Sizing for Lazy One Social Butterfly Junior Tank and Boxer Set : XSmall (size 1-3) Small (5-7) Medium (9-11) Large (13-15) Xlarge (17).
UPDATE ON JULY 30, 2011: Congratulations to Misty Vanepps!! She is the winner of the My Baby Pajamas July Freebie Friday Giveaway. Thank you to everyone for entering. Be sure to check back on August 5, 2011 for our August Freebie Friday.
Lazy One Social Butterfly Junior Tank and Boxer Set
My Baby Pajamas first official Freebie Friday Monthly Giveaway is underway! Be sure to check our website, My Baby Pajamas for all the details. This giveaway ends on Friday, June 24 at midnight PST. Our winner will be announced on June 25 by random.org. We are giving away (1) Lazy One Pajamas Looong Day V Neck Nightshirt and matching flip flop slippers for women. Good luck to everyone!!
Baby Sleep Advice
Do you wish your baby or toddler would sleep better? Is it a struggle to put your child to sleep every night? If so, we recommend going to Baby Sleep Advice to start solving your baby’s sleep problems today.
Baby Sleep Advise is a website that helps your baby sleep through the night and sleep well consistently, discover newborn sleeping tips & avoid toddler sleep problems: effective down-to-earth infant sleep help from real-life experience + personalized expert sleep parenting advice.
My Baby Pajamas and Baby Sleep Advice have teamed up together to offer a Contest Giveaway. We are offering a $30 Gift Certificate to My Baby Pajamas with the review of any baby product you have used to help your child sleep. Here are all the details: Which baby products do YOU love? To be a valid entry to the contest giveaway, your review will be…
- … about a baby product that is somehow related to sleep for a baby, toddler or young child, or … a parent. This can be broad and includes (but is not limited to): what helps baby sleep well, improves nursery and crib safety, creates a pleasant (cute) sleep environment, …. Reviews of online baby stores where you bought baby stuff are also welcome.
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… a true and honest real-life experience. Sponsored or biassed reviews will not stand a chance
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… describing the product as precisely as possible (brand, type, model), what you used it for, how it relates to your child’s sleep
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…at least 200 words long.
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… NOT necessarily positive. If you have had a poor experience with something, that is just as valuable for other parents to know!
- … accompanied by your email address. This will not be published along with the review and I will only use it to send you your prize, nothing else.
Click here to Entry to win: http://www.baby-sleep-advice.com/contest-giveaway.html#validentry
Good Luck!!!
