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Choosing Your Baby Shower Favor

June 13, 2010 in Baby Shower, New Parent Tips, Party Favors | No comments

One of the ways by which you can make the baby shower an event to remember is by giving party favors. Because of the role it plays, it is only right that you choose your baby shower party favor with care. Here are some tips on how to get the right one:

  1. If you are the one in charge of making the preparations, make sure that the baby shower favor you would be getting matches the personality of the soon-to-be-mom.
  2. Just like with buying other important stuff, make sure that you compare first prices before you part with your money. This can be quite easy to do as a number of baby stores have online sites that feature the prices of their party favors.
  3. Do not be afraid to try on new ideas for your baby shower party favor. Ask around and list down those that match your baby shower’s theme.
  4. Don’t have time to think about which party favor to go for? Then go for the tried and tested way – coasters, frames, etc.
  5. Feeling a bit creative? Some online baby items stores sell DIY party favors that would not eat too much of your time.

If you’re still having problems looking for the right baby shower party favor, you might want to try Simply Unique Baby Gifts’ complete line of baby shower party favors. From DIY to edible to practical ones, Simply Unique Baby Gifts is bound to have it.

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Ten Baby Shower Do’s & Don’ts To Keep In Mind

March 26, 2010 in Baby Shower, New Parent Tips, Party Favors | 1 comment

Planning a baby shower can be as stressful as preparing for any other event. You have to make sure that you have the right theme, the right food and the right mix of people.

Here are some tips to keep in mind to help ease the pressure of preparing the perfect baby shower party:

  • The best time to hold a baby shower is during the new mom’s 7th or 8th month of pregnancy, never during the month when she is due. Although traditional rules dictate that relatives or the new mom herself cannot hold the baby shower, recent trends have made it possible for the new mom to hold her own baby shower party.
  • Make sure that you select a theme that’s fit to the new parents’ personality. Once you have done that, make sure that everything, including your invitation and party favors, adhere to the theme.
  • Invite guests who are somehow familiar with each other.
  • Send the invitations at least three weeks prior to the date of the baby shower. That way, your guests would have enough time to plan their schedule.
  • Go for baby shower gift registry. This takes away the guess work for your guests and ensures that you, or the new parents, receive only those gifts that they really need. It also prevents guests from bringing in the same gifts.
  • As much as possible, go for finger foods and light snacks. Quiches and vegetable sticks are some of the commonly served food items during baby shower parties. Be sure to check your guests’ dietary requirements, however, so that you can prepare your snacks accordingly.
  • Go for games that would not make your guests feel awkward. If you happen to be the organizer, make sure you consult the mother-to-be.
  • Make sure you already have your bay shower favors at least a day before the party.
  • Keep in mind that baby showers usually do not last the whole day. Oftentimes, they are short and sweet, and focus mostly on the mother-to-be
  • Lastly, always remember that the person who plans and invites the guests is the one paying for the party. If you are strapped for cash, you can share the expenses with some of your friends who would also be attending the party. If you are the mother-to-be, you can even encourage your guests to do a potluck.

If you are having problems finding the right baby shower party favor, Simply Unique Baby Gifts has some of the most interesting and adorable party favors that you can find.

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New Parent Tips : 5 Signs That Your Baby Is Sick

February 14, 2010 in New Parent Tips | No comments

Not every woman has been born with a motherly instinct. Most usually only develop this gut-feel skill over time. If you are a new mom, figuring out when your baby is sick and when he is just being plain fuzzy can be nerve-wracking.

Well, worry no more. Here are some signs that your baby is sick and needs your immediate attention:

  • One of the things that you need to pay particular attention to is your baby’s pattern of behavior. Any change in the pattern – for example, your baby’s been crying a lot or your baby is too quiet – should be a cause for concern.
  • A flushed skin as well as the appearance of rashes can also mean that your baby is sick. The same goes for glassy and dull eyes.
  • If your baby has a persistent cough or appears to have difficulty breathing, then you should get in touch with your doctor within 24 hours.
  • Vomiting as well as a change in the eating pattern of your baby could signal an ailment. This is especially the case with projectile vomiting or a vomit that shoots from your baby’s mouth. When this happens, get in touch with your doctor. Keep in mind that vomiting can cause your baby to become dehydrated.
  • Lastly, an increase in your baby’s temperature is a definite sign that your baby is sick.

If your baby has fever and shows sign of chills, keep him warm by wrapping him in a baby blanket and holding him. Do not leave your baby in a crib with the blanket on as this might suffocate him. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a complete line of baby blankets that you can use to keep your baby warm.

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New Baby Checklist: 5 Reasons Why You Should Breastfeed

October 18, 2009 in New Parent Tips | No comments

For most working women, breastfeeding can oftentimes be a challenge, what with being tired from all the day’s work and having to get up early the next day. This is the reason why, most women are having second thoughts about stopping for a moment in order to breastfeed their baby. Well, here are some reasons why you SHOULD breastfeed your baby:

  • Your breast milk contains essential minerals and vitamins that could help protect your baby from illness during the first few months of his life. These vitamins and minerals are unique to your baby’s needs
  • Breast milk is easier to digest and can aide your baby in digesting food. This would also mean that your baby baby burp clothswould not be suffering from indigestion
  • Breast feeding can also strengthen the mother-child bond
  • Since breast feeding is free, you definitely get to save a lot of money.
  • Breast feeding has also been proven to help in allowing your uterus to contract to its pre-pregnancy size

So what are you waiting for? Grab those bibs and burp cloths and start nursing your baby the way it should be.

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