One-Year Olds Amazon Christmas Wishlist
Types of Children's Books- Lift-The-Flap, Sound, Texture, Pop Up, Board, and Soft
What would you include in your favorite baby books? Please find the book on Amazon and we will post the link for you! I love to read different types of books to our little girl. These books would all make great Christmas gifts or shower gifts.
These books are great because there are many little flaps to lift up. Tiny little hands can open and close each door like a hinge.
Babies loves to press buttons. When sounds come from them they like to press them even more.
Feeling texture is a sensory experience.
Turning each page brings more fun!
Pulling and pushing each page in and out as I am reading is fun for both of us.
My 10 month old loves opening each page of the book as I read. When it is time I open up the next page just a little bit for her to grab.
You can read and babies can chew at the same time!
50 Things to Know Before Traveling With a Baby
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I read many websites before going on a cruise with a baby. There was many negative and positive comments about cruising with a baby. NCL did have a 2 and under room with kids activities and toys for kids. The kids activities did not work well for us because they did not fit in the schedule for our day. But the kid room was great. There was many kids toys that were clean that we did not have to pack. Also, babies her age to play together. When I say play together, they really just looked at each other.
The woman in the two and under room said there was 10 babies on the cruise 2 and under and on average there is usually 20 on a cruise. So parents are doing this! My husband and I did have friends and family on the cruise to help out. We were tired after every day but I think we would have been tired anyway.
My husband and I love to go on vacation. We were not going to stop because we have a child. We decided to choose a port where we did not have to fly to. This port was a 4 hour drive from our house. We knew we could do it because my parents live 3 hours away and our baby has already made that trip a couple times. We packed in 2 large suitcases, spiting the babies stuff between the two.
We had 3 days in Bermuda. We took her on the bus 2 days to horseshoe beach, and one day on a water ferry to Georgetown. Some families did not go far from the ship with babies because they were nervous. I think it helped that my husband and I took the same cruise years ago. With a umbrella stroller, we thought we could do anything we could do without a baby. We went up hills, but we were fine. My husband and I have been to Bermuda before so we knew how crazy the buses were. We made the decision to just hold our baby on the bus which worked out fine. If anyone has any questions about cruising with a baby I would love to hear them! We did it and I think with planning anyone can. With proper planning we had an amazing time. We were both tired at the end, but not any more tired than we would have been without a baby. Everyone needs a vacation after their vacation, right? Please help me add to the list until I get to 50! What are your travel tips? Here is more baby stuff on I have pinned on pinterst.
2. Don’t Bring Too Many Diapers- A day or two before leaving on a trip
count how many diapers you use that day.
Then only bring the amount of diapers for the days you are gone, plus a
few extra. Remember enough wipes
too! Remember your swim diapers!
3. Pack Baby Food In Multiple Containers- I read a story about a woman
who dumped all the formula she had on the floor while on a cruise. Let’s both learn a lesson from this story by
packing baby food in multiple containers so there will not be this type of
accident. If you are breastfeeding you
may need to think about putting extra milk in different containers.
4. Feeding Chair- A Infant Travel Chair may also be needed if you baby is a little older.
5. Bring Easy to Pack Toys- Bring flat or easy to store and carry toys
with you on your trip. The stacking cups worked great on the ship and at the beach. I also like the rings for holding toys and to play with. Great for strollers or to attached to the diaper bag.
6. Plan a Sleeping Place- The ship had a pack and play ready for us. All I had to do was ask the room steward. My parents watched then in their room one day and their room steward found an extra one on their floor. A pack in play in a great place for a baby
to sleep while traveling. If the pack
and play is too big to bring with you, they do sell other devices for your baby
to stay in one place so you can both sleep sound at night.
7. Bath Time- Remember your baby soap.
I believe bathing your baby is where you are both the most comfortable. Some people can bath them in a sink. Other babies don’t mind a shower. If you prefer a tub you can purchase a
collapsible tub one or bring the one you use from home. We used the shower and it worked just fine.
8. Remember Your Must Haves- I have certain things that I think works
best to put the baby to sleep and keep her from crying. Remember to pack these things because if they
work for you then why not bring them with you.
9. Sound Machine- We brought her sound machine. We listened to the waves while we were on the ship and rain in the yurt.
10. Pack Your Baby Medicine Cabinet- A friend recommended to me putting
all the baby medicine in a small fishing tackle box to have organized baby
medicine whenever you need it. This may
include baby Tylenol, teething gel, and a thermometer. There may not be a 24 hour Walmart where you
are traveling.
11. Bring a Baby Hat- White soft baby skin burns quickly! You may be outside for longer than you
think. A hat can be helpful even when
your baby takes a nap in the stroller.
12. Sun Tan Lotion- I
have been told babies under 6 months should not wear suntan lotion. You may want to pack sun tan lotion.
13. Baby Carrier- You may have a personal baby carrier. Think about the terrain
when deciding what to pack.
14. Stroller- Collapsible strollers work best on the ship and on land. In Bermuda they only allow umbrella strollers on the bus. Jogging strollers are nice for camping but large to pack.
15. Disposable Bibs- Disposable bibs worked great for us during the week. We had three in the diaper bag each day. We just left them to be thrown away when we were finished.
16. Ziploc Bags- Ziploc Bags are a great way to store everything! Snacks, old diapers,wet bathing suits, and old bibs. They are very helpful while traveling with a baby.
17. Pack in Large Suitcases- We decided she was too big and heavy for a carrier. We brought a umbrella stroller. So there was only 2 hands left. We brought 2 big suitcases with all of our stuff.
18. Plan Packing List Ahead of Time- Make a packing list and check it twice. You can't buy formula, food, or diapers on board.
19. Kitchen Trash Bag- Bring one of these for your dirty laundry. We put the entire families in one bag. Then when we got home, we just put the bag in the laundry.
20. Plan Itinerary Ahead of Time- We did some internet research before going on her trip. For example babies can be on buses without car seats in Bermuda.
21. Connect With Other Moms- You may not be the only one with a baby. Connect and trade stories with other Moms that are traveling.
22. Be Ready to Changes- Everything does not always go smoothly even when you are not traveling with a baby. Have many back up plans.
23. Time- Give yourself more time than you need.
24. Create a Diaper Bag List- Make a list of things you want in the diaper bag every day. Then you can pack the bag an not worry that you are missing anything.
25. Unpack- My husband and I usually live out of our suitcases on vacation. This time we actually organized and unpacked.
26. Recreate Your Changing and Feeding Areas- Put the materials you need in these areas for easy changing and feeding.
27. Reusable Food Pouch- We fed her with a reusable food pouch. We found apple sauce, yogurt, and other liquid foods to add to it on our trip.
28. Wet Wipes- Bring more than you think you need. This are great for cleaning up spills too. You never know where you will be when you might need to clean up lots of poop.
50 Things To Know Series
Ask Yourself the Question...
How Much Do You Know About Having a Baby?
Do you know what a cervix checks are? Did you know you can bleed for a couple weeks after giving birth? Do you know how to stay organized, even with a new baby?
To read all 50 tips view 50 Things to Know Before Having a Baby eBook. A great baby shower gift for a friend who is pregnant! Also a great book for people that are thinking about having a baby. I ENCOURAGE YOU to borrow the book for free from the Kindle Lending Library for Amazon Prime Members. If you want the book for free or would like to share these tips please email me at lbrennec@gmail.com. You can also give this quick read as a gift to a friend or family member as a paperback book.
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Ask Yourself the Question...
How Much Do You Know About Having a Baby?
Do you know what a cervix checks are? Did you know you can bleed for a couple weeks after giving birth? Do you know how to stay organized, even with a new baby?
This is a collection of 50 simple tips that any pregnant woman would like to know before having a baby. The book offers practical timeless tips including organization tips, advice for visiting the Doctor’s office, and things a pregnant woman should learn or complete before the new bundle of joy arrives. A great quick read for a soon to be new Mom or someone who is helping a soon to be Mom! The book also includes tools including Website Resources, Baby Feeding/Diaper Schedule, Mom Medicine Schedule, Baby Clothes Size Chart, Baby Sitter Sheet, Short Hospital Bag Checklist, After Recovery Kit, Baby Medicine Basket Items, and 10 Things to Know When Traveling with a baby.
This is a collection of 50 simple tips that any soon to be parent would like to know before their first year of parenthood. A great quick read for a soon to be parent. The book also includes tools including Website Resources, Baby Feeding/Diaper Schedule, Mom Medicine Schedule, Baby Clothes Size Chart, Baby Sitter Sheet, Short Hospital Bag Checklist, After Recovery Kit, Baby Medicine Basket Items, and a list of 10 Things to Know When Traveling with a baby.
Want to go on Vacation?
Not sure if you want to go to a Hotel, Cruise, or an All Inclusive?
This book is for anyone who is thinking about going to an all inclusive resort. A great starting place for choosing a vacation destination. Many tips and advice on Things to Think About before Selecting the All-Inclusive Resort, Food, Pool and Ocean, and General Tips.
This book also includes: 7 Things You May Forget When Traveling On an Airplane, 28 Things to Know Before Traveling With a Baby, and 6 Steps to Booking Your Dream Cruise- Tips to Save Money on a Cruise.
What People Are Saying...
This is a good guide for those looking to book an all-inclusive. It's a short read packed with tips from someone who has been on tons of these trips. The bonus? I actually got some really good ideas for how to travel with my baby too. Our 1 year old is going with us this time and I'm suuuuper nervous. - Momily
This book is great and very informative. It mentions lots of things that I never would have thought of while planning a vacation. I would recommend this book to anyone who ever plans on going on a vacation (I think that includes all of us, right?). For only $2.99 (the current price of the book, I understand it may change over time) you get a pre-compiled check list, helpful tips and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing book! - M. Messick
'50 Things To Know About All Inclusive Resorts' is an excellent book to help you go away on holiday to the right type of all-inclusive resort for you, your family and friends.
The book contains numerous tips to help you select an all-inclusive resort, such as considering the time of year and weather, the facilities available which are of most interest to you, excursions etc, on the foods you would like to eat and the beverages you would like to drink.
The book also helps you think about the type of swimming pool you would like to have access to at the all-inclusive resort and also contains general advice for your trip, such as checking in and out and ensuring you have appropriate footwear and sunglasses.
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. - P. Phillips
Not sure if you want to go to a Hotel, Cruise, or an All Inclusive?
This book is for anyone who is thinking about going to an all inclusive resort. A great starting place for choosing a vacation destination. Many tips and advice on Things to Think About before Selecting the All-Inclusive Resort, Food, Pool and Ocean, and General Tips.
This book also includes: 7 Things You May Forget When Traveling On an Airplane, 28 Things to Know Before Traveling With a Baby, and 6 Steps to Booking Your Dream Cruise- Tips to Save Money on a Cruise.
What People Are Saying...
This is a good guide for those looking to book an all-inclusive. It's a short read packed with tips from someone who has been on tons of these trips. The bonus? I actually got some really good ideas for how to travel with my baby too. Our 1 year old is going with us this time and I'm suuuuper nervous. - Momily
This book is great and very informative. It mentions lots of things that I never would have thought of while planning a vacation. I would recommend this book to anyone who ever plans on going on a vacation (I think that includes all of us, right?). For only $2.99 (the current price of the book, I understand it may change over time) you get a pre-compiled check list, helpful tips and much more. Don't miss out on this amazing book! - M. Messick
'50 Things To Know About All Inclusive Resorts' is an excellent book to help you go away on holiday to the right type of all-inclusive resort for you, your family and friends.
The book contains numerous tips to help you select an all-inclusive resort, such as considering the time of year and weather, the facilities available which are of most interest to you, excursions etc, on the foods you would like to eat and the beverages you would like to drink.
The book also helps you think about the type of swimming pool you would like to have access to at the all-inclusive resort and also contains general advice for your trip, such as checking in and out and ensuring you have appropriate footwear and sunglasses.
I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. - P. Phillips
Yogurt Pumpkin Painting
I got the idea to do this activity from a college friends blog Painting Pumpkins- Life of Gehrke's. I really have to give her all the credit. I worked with what I had. I could not find a small plain yogurt so we used vanilla. I added two drops of food coloring in each which worked really well. I used pink and blue to hopefully make purple. She said on her blog that the pumpkin dries with more color so we are waiting for ours to dry. What a great idea! Here are more pictures of our pumpkin painting.
Suggested Materials:
- Where Is Baby's Pumpkin? (Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Books) by Katz, Karen published by Little Simon Board book
- How many seeds in a pumpkin?
- Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Smashing Pumpkins
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Charlie The Cavalier September 2012 Statistics
Ok I admit, I check my site stats a little too often as a stay at home mom. Sometimes I even turn on the volume on the feed to hear people ready my site. Thank you everyone to views our page! As a Mom this is my project to keep me connected with technology, people, and to journal our life.
This week I created a Media Kit for Charlie The Cavalier after a request. I thought I would share some of out site statistics with you. For our Media Kit please email me at lbrennec@gmail.com.
The StatsPage Views All Time: 440,000
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