Keeping Your Kids Safe At The Pool

It isn’t easy to enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool if you’re an anxious parent. All it takes is a second for energetic toddlers and fragile babies to sink to the bottom. Sure, you could simply stay away from pools for a few years and not take any risks, but is that really a sacrifice you’re willing to make?

Bringing your baby to the pool actually comes with plenty of benefits. It allows your baby to get used to swimming and gives them the chance to socialize with other water-winged kids. However, incidents involving drowning and injured kids aren’t all that uncommon. Here are some important tips to keep in mind the next time you and your little one decide to go for a swim in the pool.

Making The Most Of Tummy Time

Studies have shown that babies who lie only on their backs or sides all day experience slow motor skills development and abnormal head-shape growth. But wait! Don’t babies suffocate when they lie on their stomachs? Well yes…but only when they’re asleep and unsupervised. Allowing your baby to lie on their stomach under your watchful eye helps strengthen their neck muscles and ensures that their head grows without too many flat spots.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends tummy time for optimum growth and development. Your baby might not like this physical activity at first, but they’ll be sure to stop fussing over it in no time.

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Keeping Your Baby Safe In The Summer

Ah, summer. A lovely and exciting time of the year filled with trips to the beach, cool iced teas, and endless games…if you’re a carefree kid. For new and veteran parents though, summer often means protecting little ones from sunburn, heat rash, strokes, and other serious conditions caused by hot weather. Doubly so for parents who need to protect their babies’ sensitive skin from the harsh rays of the sun.

The sun's harsh rays can strike even when you’re simply staying at home. They can intrude into nurseries and living rooms through open blinds and doors. Even if you’ve closed up every tiny gap into your house, you’ll still need to watch out for rather warm and humid air indoors. Here are some tips for protecting your baby’s delicate health during hot and blistering weather.

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What Kind Of Day Care Center Should I Choose?

In a world of rising prices and longer work hours, day cares have become a necessary part of family life. These facilities exist not only to keep kids safe while their parents work away from home but also to provide their young wards with the creative and socio-emotional skills needed to live a good life.

Choosing a good day care facility for your child isn’t easy at all. Not only do you have to factor in tuition fee prices and distance, but you also have to make sure that your child isn’t left at the mercy of apathetic or needlessly disciplinarian staff. Here are the main kinds of day cares to choose from, as well as some pros and cons to consider.