Monday, April 27, 2009
Kids' Furniture
Purchasing your kids' furniture set should be made with quality in mind. Purchase a convertible crib that will take your child through all the stages of their life. From infancy to teen/adulthood, you will find that the right purchase made from the start will be an investment that is worthwhile making. One bedroom set that will last for years to come. Visit our website for all your kids' furniture needs! http://www.everythingforyourkids.com
Kids' Bedding Coordinates
When decorating your child's room, remember the little touches. Includes art work to match the theme. Personalized pictures, growth charts and name tags all add to the decor. Your child will love to see his/her name displayed in the room. It gives them a sense of ownership and pride. Visit http://www.everythingforyourkids.com for all your kids' bedding and decor needs!
Importance of a Kid's Bed
Pediatricians and sleep experts agree: good, quality sleep is essential for your child's good health throughout all the stages of childhood. Sound, undisturbed sleep on a quality mattress is the key to rejuvenating the muscles and the mind.
Tips:
Stage One: Babies (0-2 years old) Newborns require a lot of sleep: 10-18 hours per day. To get the most out of their sleep, be sure to give them their comfort and support:
Crib - firm, tight-fitting mattress
Mattress - quality baby mattress that is firm and supportive
Ample support for the mattress - bedding can't be easily dislodged
Stage Two: Toddler (2-4 years old) Once your baby is ready to crawl out of the crib, they're ready for a toddler bed! Toddlers also need lots of sleep: 12-14 hours in every 24-hour period. When selecting their bed, keep these points in mind:
Kids may be able to sleep on just about anything - the reality is their growing bodies need a comfortable and supportive mattress.
As a child grows, their needs will change - it's more cost efficient to buy better quality kids' furniture (bed) at this stage, one that can take care of their needs as they grow and develop.
Stage Three: Kids/Teens (4 and up) As your child grows, sleep becomes even more important. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of children aged 4-12 years old complain of feeling tired during the day. As kids get older, they also appreciate more spacious beds for activities like reading, talking on the phone and working on their laptop. Choosing a full size or queen size bed for your child gives them:
Room to grow
A place where they spend 40% of their childhood as their bones are still growing.
Purchasing quality kids' furniture to assist with a good night's sleep is key.
Tips:
Stage One: Babies (0-2 years old) Newborns require a lot of sleep: 10-18 hours per day. To get the most out of their sleep, be sure to give them their comfort and support:
Crib - firm, tight-fitting mattress
Mattress - quality baby mattress that is firm and supportive
Ample support for the mattress - bedding can't be easily dislodged
Stage Two: Toddler (2-4 years old) Once your baby is ready to crawl out of the crib, they're ready for a toddler bed! Toddlers also need lots of sleep: 12-14 hours in every 24-hour period. When selecting their bed, keep these points in mind:
Kids may be able to sleep on just about anything - the reality is their growing bodies need a comfortable and supportive mattress.
As a child grows, their needs will change - it's more cost efficient to buy better quality kids' furniture (bed) at this stage, one that can take care of their needs as they grow and develop.
Stage Three: Kids/Teens (4 and up) As your child grows, sleep becomes even more important. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of children aged 4-12 years old complain of feeling tired during the day. As kids get older, they also appreciate more spacious beds for activities like reading, talking on the phone and working on their laptop. Choosing a full size or queen size bed for your child gives them:
Room to grow
A place where they spend 40% of their childhood as their bones are still growing.
Purchasing quality kids' furniture to assist with a good night's sleep is key.
Crib Safety
It is important for crib manufacturers to follow certain safety parameters. Cribs can be a comfortable and safe place for your child to sleep, if certain guidelines are met. To begin, the crib slats are to be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart. With this measurement, babies cannot fit their bodies through the slats. In addition to the accurate width of slats, the slats are to be in perfect condition. Slats should not be broken or cracked. As well, the corner posts on a crib are to be no more than 1/16 of an inch high. Children's clothing can easily be caught if they attempt to climb out of the crib. It is important for there to be no 'catch zones'. The mattress also plays an important saftey role. Choose a tight fitting mattress, so that your child cannot get caught between the mattress and slats. If you are in the market for a baby crib and are purchasing a new one, Atlantic furniture is one brand that follows these safety requirements. Their cribs surpass all of the U.S. safety standards. Features include; eight position adjustable mattress support and solid hardwood construction. Look for quality as well as saftey standards. A sturdy crib also plays a role in its safety and reliability. When using the crib for a sleeping infant, it is recommended that the baby be placed to sleep on his/her back with a firm, tight fitting mattress. Many parents consider using a sleep sack instead of blankets to avoid suffocation. Pillows, stuffed animals and fluffy blankets/comforters should stay out of the crib when baby is sleeping. Keeping your infant safe during sleep time is a must. Following these guidelines will help to prevent accidents from happening. Your child's crib should be a safe and restful place.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Reading - A nightly routine for children
Reading every night before bed is one of the best habits a child can get into. It is important for fluency, word attack skills and comprehension improvement. Children need the opportunity to read daily to be successful in school. The curriculum is all language based and without a good foundation in reading, the curriculum becomes more difficult. Even Math has become more about the process. Children need to explain their thinking for every question. Remember to give your child as much time for independent reading as shared reading. Independent reading should be with a book that is suitable for your child. A book that is too hard or too easy will not help them to make as many gains as a book that is at their reading level. To determine if the book your child is reading is too hard, have them read the first page aloud to you. If they make more than 5 errors, chances are the story is too difficult. If they can read all the words well, be sure to test their comprehension skills. Children will often have little difficulty decoding the words, but comprehension is lacking. This indicates that the story is too hard. Find a book that your child can read well and comprehend. When taking part in shared reading, a book that is at your child's instructional level is suitable. That means, they are making mistakes with both decoding and comprehension not less than 90% of the time. With shared reading, you can assist your child with sounding out the words and with comprehension. Ask your child questions about the story every few pages. Take turns reading the story. Maybe your child want to read one page while you read the other. Remember, make story time a part of your daily/nightly routine and make it enjoyable; not a chore. Get comfortable and choose a good book! (http://everythingforyourkids.com/)
Pajamas
Aside from comfortable, quality kids and crib bedding, make sure your child has a comfortable pair of pajamas or nightgown. Keep them warm in the cold months and keep them cool in the warmer seasons. Cotton is always a good choice. A lot of children's sleepwear is also fire resitant/proof. Be sure to follow the garment care instructions when washing. Try to purchase sleepwear that is bright and bold. Children love vibrant colours and patterns. A favourite pair of pajamas always makes bedtime more fun and less stressful for the parents. Kids want to put on their favourites and it makes getting ready for bed that much smoother and quicker, which is what all parents want. (http://www.everythingforyourkids.com/)
Organizing your Child's Room
If your child's room is also a place to play, try to keep organization in mind. Give them space to play, but keep their toys/books in shelving units or drawer organizers. You may also find the use of bins or baskets to be helpful. Sort toys by theme. Help your child to keep things neat and in the place they belong by labeling the bins, baskets, drawers or shelves. Teach them to be independent in keeping their space tidy. This will carry forward with them as they grow older. It will also, hopefully, help them to be more orderly at school as well. (http://everythingforyourkids.com/)
Co-Sleeping
Co-sleeping is standard practice in many parts of the world outside of North America, Europe and Australia, and even in the latter areas a significant minority of children have shared a bed with their parents at some point in childhood. One 2006 study of children age 3–10 in India reported 93% of children co-sleeping. Co-sleeping was widely practiced in all areas up until the 19th century, until the advent of giving the child his or her own room and the crib. In many parts of the world, co-sleeping simply has the practical benefit of keeping the child warm at night. Co-sleeping has been relatively recently re-introduced into Western culture by practitioners of attachement parenting. Proponents hold that co-sleeping saves babies' lives (especially in conjunction with nursing), promotes bonding, lets the parents get more sleep, facilitates breastfeeding, and protects against suddent infant death syndrome (SIDS). Older babies can breastfeed during the night without waking their mother.
Opponents argue that co-sleeping is both stressful and dangerous for a baby, pointing to evidence that co-sleeping may increase the risk of SIDS. They also cite concerns that a parent may smother the child or promote an unhealthy dependence of the child on the parent(s). In addition, they contend that this practice may interfere with the parents' own relationship, by reducing both communication and sexual intercourse at bedtime, and argue that modern-day bedding is not safe for co-sleeping.
A recent report suggests that co-sleeping initiated after night awakenings and other parenting behaviors, such as holding a baby until it falls asleep or remaining in the room until a baby sleeps, interferes with a baby's abilities to learn to comfort itself. Babies who had been exposed to co-sleeping or related parental behaviors had significant problems with sleep later in life. These difficulties with sleep were associated with increased health risks in older children. (http://wikipedia.org/)
Everyone has a different idea on what is best for their child. A compromise is to place the child's crib or bassinet in the parent's room. A parent should make a choice on what's comfortable for them. Maybe the infant needs to remain close by when sleeping for the first few months. I feel that a child should have the opportunity to sleep in their own room, and in their own crib as soon as possible. This helps them to independently fall asleep. Putting your child to bed after a suitable routine has been established (i.e. bath, read a book, milk before bedtime...) should never be an arguement. Children should understand that bedtime is not negotiable. Give your child lots of cuddles and he/she should be able to fall asleep without aid. Begin this type of behaviour as early as possible. My children were independently falling asleep as young as 2 months. Remember, teach them how to fall asleep the way you want them to always fall asleep. Don't begin a behaviour that you intend on changing when your child get's older. It will be more difficult to change something that has been instilled in your child from the beginning (i.e. rocking to sleep). And remember, give them a comfortable place to sleep. Good quality bedding is key!
http://everythingforyourkids.com/
Opponents argue that co-sleeping is both stressful and dangerous for a baby, pointing to evidence that co-sleeping may increase the risk of SIDS. They also cite concerns that a parent may smother the child or promote an unhealthy dependence of the child on the parent(s). In addition, they contend that this practice may interfere with the parents' own relationship, by reducing both communication and sexual intercourse at bedtime, and argue that modern-day bedding is not safe for co-sleeping.
A recent report suggests that co-sleeping initiated after night awakenings and other parenting behaviors, such as holding a baby until it falls asleep or remaining in the room until a baby sleeps, interferes with a baby's abilities to learn to comfort itself. Babies who had been exposed to co-sleeping or related parental behaviors had significant problems with sleep later in life. These difficulties with sleep were associated with increased health risks in older children. (http://wikipedia.org/)
Everyone has a different idea on what is best for their child. A compromise is to place the child's crib or bassinet in the parent's room. A parent should make a choice on what's comfortable for them. Maybe the infant needs to remain close by when sleeping for the first few months. I feel that a child should have the opportunity to sleep in their own room, and in their own crib as soon as possible. This helps them to independently fall asleep. Putting your child to bed after a suitable routine has been established (i.e. bath, read a book, milk before bedtime...) should never be an arguement. Children should understand that bedtime is not negotiable. Give your child lots of cuddles and he/she should be able to fall asleep without aid. Begin this type of behaviour as early as possible. My children were independently falling asleep as young as 2 months. Remember, teach them how to fall asleep the way you want them to always fall asleep. Don't begin a behaviour that you intend on changing when your child get's older. It will be more difficult to change something that has been instilled in your child from the beginning (i.e. rocking to sleep). And remember, give them a comfortable place to sleep. Good quality bedding is key!
http://everythingforyourkids.com/
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Quality Kids Bedding
If you are looking for a kids bedding theme, remember to keep quality in mind. Kids bedding is washed quite often and you want something that will hold up over time. Pay attention to details. Embroidery, outline quilting and soft plush cotton sheets are all 'look fors' when making a kids bedding purchase. My website, http://www.everythingforyourkids.com/, offers quality kids' bedding sets and coordinates sold at discounted prices from the renowned company Olive Kids. Take a look and you will be more than pleased with the quality and pride that is taken in making each and every kids bedding set.
Monday, January 26, 2009
How To Choose a Kids Bedding Theme
As many parents wonder, you might be thinking of a theme to decorate your child's room with. Most parents will search online for ideas, or even visit a few home decor stores. If your child is too young to tell you about their interests, choosing kids bedding sets and coordinates can be quite challenging given the vast variety of choices. If you need help deciding what your child's room should look like try following these steps:
1. Ask your child if he/she is old enough how they would like to decorate their room. If they are interested in particular characters, try looking for decals or borders that expresses their interest. Find coordinating bedding and wall art or simply match basic colours to the character theme.
2. If your child is too young to share their ideas, try researching some kids bedding themes online. You will find various websites and manufacturers who will sell you complete bedroom packages. Pictures of the bedding, and bedding coordinates help to give you a visual idea of the theme.
3. Visit some of your family or friend's homes who have children. Take a look at their children's bedrooms to learn some decorating ideas. You might find an idea from one home for a theme and a bedding choice from another home.
4. Go shopping in a mall or home decor store. You might be lucky enough to find a bed in a bag with all your kids bedding options. You might also find some coordinating products or decoratives for the walls to spark an idea.
Remember, your child's bedroom is a place where they can feel safe and comfortable. Decorating your child's room should be fun and done with love. Make it interesting, bright and beautiful! Visit http://www.everythingforyourkids.com/ for all your kids bedding and furniture needs. Happy decorating!
1. Ask your child if he/she is old enough how they would like to decorate their room. If they are interested in particular characters, try looking for decals or borders that expresses their interest. Find coordinating bedding and wall art or simply match basic colours to the character theme.
2. If your child is too young to share their ideas, try researching some kids bedding themes online. You will find various websites and manufacturers who will sell you complete bedroom packages. Pictures of the bedding, and bedding coordinates help to give you a visual idea of the theme.
3. Visit some of your family or friend's homes who have children. Take a look at their children's bedrooms to learn some decorating ideas. You might find an idea from one home for a theme and a bedding choice from another home.
4. Go shopping in a mall or home decor store. You might be lucky enough to find a bed in a bag with all your kids bedding options. You might also find some coordinating products or decoratives for the walls to spark an idea.
Remember, your child's bedroom is a place where they can feel safe and comfortable. Decorating your child's room should be fun and done with love. Make it interesting, bright and beautiful! Visit http://www.everythingforyourkids.com/ for all your kids bedding and furniture needs. Happy decorating!
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