Tips on Bathing Your Baby

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXBRGLzseSRJxUjMfhN5R0GoA7wCowODedvacM2fagxL4yd8aXMVKM6l1vSszqfP0Eu9Qn-RSWss8DpiC2Qao0jtKUsp_gFB3tKV4Cea6RGIxL1Q6t2_civ431Dm_szBmy_PCrzNGH6sg/s1600-h/bathingbaby.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418820266115428898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXBRGLzseSRJxUjMfhN5R0GoA7wCowODedvacM2fagxL4yd8aXMVKM6l1vSszqfP0Eu9Qn-RSWss8DpiC2Qao0jtKUsp_gFB3tKV4Cea6RGIxL1Q6t2_civ431Dm_szBmy_PCrzNGH6sg/s320/bathingbaby.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Bathing your baby becomes a special responsibility often enjoyed by a new parent. Always stay within arm's length of baby at all times. Do not take your eyes off baby.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">A bath seat will give your child added support while in the bathtub, but it will not protect the child from injury or drowning. Keep the following tips in mind while using a bath seat or bath ring.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bath seats and bath rings should only be used with children who are capable of sitting upright unassisted.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Collect all bathing materials (soap, shampoo, cloth, comb) before bringing the baby into the bathroom. More tips below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">More bathing safety tips for your baby...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Place bathing materials within hands' reach of where you will be bathing baby. Be sure the bottom of the tub is clean and free of any soap residue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If the bath seat or bath ring has suction cups, make sure they adhere to the bottom of the tub. Pull up on the bath seat/bath ring to test.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Never use a bath seat on textured or non-skid surfaces unless the manufacturer's instructions specifically state the seat is intended for such surfaces.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Place the bath seat in the tub so that baby cannot reach faucets or the spout.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Never lift the bath seat or ring with your baby in it as he or she could fall out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After bathing, lift your child out of the seat or ring before removing it from the tub.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If bath seat/bath ring moves or tips while baby is in it, discontinue use.</div>

Tips on Bathing Your Baby

Bathing your baby becomes a special responsibility often enjoyed by a new parent. Always stay within arm's length of baby at all times. ...

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Tips for New Moms - Taking Care of Your Newborn Baby

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC5HbPTCDQVmuzmLBOHwzW7cQHmlWmbfzrUO4o8eBrsy0LzhiaeAdR8yFSTWoAOjOlg9GGV2eSpAbTQOpA5RU_moslCS01MzA2t2uiuHZ5RpGcgdfpKrUWs-BaTlnvbYpbA688_pyn-uZ/s1600-h/baby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC5HbPTCDQVmuzmLBOHwzW7cQHmlWmbfzrUO4o8eBrsy0LzhiaeAdR8yFSTWoAOjOlg9GGV2eSpAbTQOpA5RU_moslCS01MzA2t2uiuHZ5RpGcgdfpKrUWs-BaTlnvbYpbA688_pyn-uZ/s320/baby.jpg" /></a><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, They Don't Come With An Owner's Manual<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;">The other day I read a question on a message from a new mother-to-be. She was only 17, about to give birth, and had no one to give her advice or help her with the baby. She was scared to death. As a seasoned mother of two and a grandmother of four, I felt compelled to I write back with a few things I learned a long time ago when I had my first child. . .<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I remember when I was pregnant with my first child. I knew nothing about babies (I did have a mother and a large network of helpful friends and relatives to call on if needed, but I was determined to show them I knew what to do and could do it myself). I had been reading Dr. Spock's book on baby and child care for months. I felt I had the 'book knowledge' I needed and hoped the 'practical' knowledge would just be there.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few hours after giving birth, I walked to the newborn nursery and looked in the window at all the tiny babies and the nurses who were caring for them. I was fascinated by the activity, and over the next few days of my hospital stay I spent hours at the window, just watching. I took in everything that was happening behind the scenes - diapering, bathing, feeding, burping, dressing. I noticed how relaxed the nurses were while handling the screaming, wiggly, tiny babies. They handled them like they wouldn't break. I was amazed at how they did everything so casually. It gave me confidence that I could care for my baby just as well as they were.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are a few of the things I remember thinking:<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>THEY WON'T BREAK</b>. You can handle them, bathe and clothe them, feed nd burp them and you really won't hurt the tiny beings. Just keep a firm but gentle hold on them at all times as they are slippery when wet and very wiggly most of the time. You can carefully bend tiny arms and legs to get them into their clothing and they really won't break. Just be gentle.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most important thing is making a baby feel SECURE, SAFE AND LOVED. The nurses 'swaddled' each baby snugly in it's receiving blanket. The baby became a small, solid package, easy to hold and it felt secure with its arms and legs safely tucked in. When passed around to all the loving friends and family - some who had never even held a newborn - the baby felt snug and safe. I continued the practice of swaddling for at least a month, maybe more. My baby didn't cry very much, slept well, ate well and was very content. I feel it was due to her feeling secure and loved; snug and swaddled.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>GET TO KNOW YOUR BABY</b>. A baby loves to be held and talked to, touched and cuddled. I held my baby most all the time she was awake and only put her in her cradle when she was ready to sleep. Holding your baby doesn't 'spoil' her or make her fuss more when she is put down. I think it's just the opposite. It makes your baby feel secure and loved and that's the most important thing in the world for anyone to feel.<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">These three things got me through the days and nights of early parenthood. My Dr. Spock book stayed close to me and I consulted it often and looked up many, many things that first year. My baby thrived and grew and I became smarter and smarter and soon I felt I'd become an 'expert' at motherhood. Believe it or not, you will too!<br /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /> </div>

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Birth of our Savior

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-xxuUDJh2AvUVBK2RD0cYOAZb2M-CfN_DNiS3iHABxkUFb6yL7ZuyWaUjDZSK7DNHth9iA2pgGK7XdMYLuU2zDrF4PCuZG9f5-sl1synm1Lt3xXIOUSuK20gRWypr14p02R353Ace97k/s1600-h/JesusBirth.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417907365152870850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-xxuUDJh2AvUVBK2RD0cYOAZb2M-CfN_DNiS3iHABxkUFb6yL7ZuyWaUjDZSK7DNHth9iA2pgGK7XdMYLuU2zDrF4PCuZG9f5-sl1synm1Lt3xXIOUSuK20gRWypr14p02R353Ace97k/s320/JesusBirth.jpg" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Amidst all the busy preparation that the <a href="http://www.christmasways.com/">Christmas</a> season may bring, may we always remember whose birth we're really celebrating, our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.<br /><br />As we approach this holiday season we must take time to consider the profound importance of the birth of the Savior over two thousand years ago.<br />Mary and Joseph made the trek into Bethlehem where they were turned away from every inn. Having nowhere else to go and being quite close to delivering her child, Mary sought refuge in an animal stable. There amidst the animals the Savior of the world was born. He was lovingly wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a manger. A star shone brightly above the stable to help guide those who expected the birth of Jesus.<br /><br />Neither pomp nor circumstance surrounded His birth. He was born under the most humble and simple circumstances, yet the significance of His birth cannot be matched by anything before or since.<br /><br />Jesus chose to atone for the sins of the world and gladly accepted His mortal role. Those that were spiritually in tune were aware of who He was and what He represented, although the world never accepted Him and His people even chose to crucify Him. His birth in the tiny stable filled with hay made it possible for each and every one of us, through our faith in Him and our own individual obedience, to be forgiven of our sins and return to live with Heavenly Father.<br /><br />There is no other name under Heaven whereby man can be saved. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can enjoy eternal salvation. His atoning sacrifice saved every mortal being from temporal, or physical, death. He loosed the bands of that death brought into the world by Adam's transgression. It is a free gift to all without prejudice. We will put on the clothing of immortality after we have left our earth life.<br /><br />One born so long ago and in such lowly circumstances makes this possible for each one of us. <a href="http://www.christmasways.com/christmas-nativity-scenes-come-in-many-varieties/">Christmas</a> is filled with gifts, Santa, songs, and food. Good cheer is all around us as we enjoy special dinners and get togethers. While we celebrate this year we should take the time to remember what His birth truly means. More importantly, we should make it a point to remember Him everyday of the year and commit to making our lives more like His and thus show our gratitude for our Redeemer.<br /><br /></div>

Birth of our Savior

Amidst all the busy preparation that the Christmas season may bring, may we always remember whose birth we're really celebrating, our S...

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