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siblings ready! bringing home a new addition to the family is exciting. however, while you and your husband may be prepared, your little one already at home may not be as ready. help them get ready for the newest family member by visiting with other families who have infants, reading kid-friendly books about childbirth, and going through the child?s baby
photos to help get them comfortable with the idea. woman?s hospital also offers tyke hyke, a class designed to help prepare your young ones for the new baby and mom?s hospital stay. the class will talk about babies, practice how to hold and take care of the new baby, and take a brief tour of the hospital. ? womans.org baby proofing can be easy baby is on his way to mobility, and babyproofing your home is something that needs to be done. however, it?s overwhelming to think about. there are cabinets, stairs, and heavy objects on tables to consider. it?s a lot to do, but don?t worry because it?s not as intimidating as it may seem. use these helpful tips to get you started. set the hot-water heater. burns are common, and curious hands tend to grab at the handles which can cause the water to turn on. to help prevent the burns, the mayo clinic recommends parents to set their hot-water heaters to less than 120 degrees. keep baby?s crib safe. the american academy of pediatrics recommends that there aren?t any objects placed in the crib with the baby. crib bumpers, stuffed animals, blankets, and decorative pillows should all be left out of the crib. move heavy objects out of reach
. your baby will soon be pulling up and exploring your home, so get on the ground and view things from his point of view. do you see a table with heavy objects? consider moving them to another location that the baby cannot reach. protect electrical sockets. nothing seems more fascinating to a child than being able to shove one toy into something else. however, this socket is not something they want to play with. make sure you invest in tight-fitting electrical outlet covers to keep away tiny fingers and toys. keep cleaning and laundry products out of reach. the liquid pods are extremely appealing to little ones. they?re bright and colorful and fit in even the tiniest of hands. but, it?s important to make sure they are in a locked cabinet and out of reach. block the stairs. whether going up or going down, make sure there are gates to prevent your little one from taking a stumble down the stairs. spring 2017 | pink & blue 11
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