50 Short Prayers to Teach Your Child

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Teaching your children to pray is an important part of introducing them to Jesus Christ and helping them build a strong relationship with God. Our Lord gave us prayer so we can communicate with him directly. Getting your children comfortable with prayer helps them to understand that God is always close and accessible, and always there for them.

Here are Short Prayers to Teach Your Child;

1. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:  Amen.

2. Dear God, thank you for loving me. Help me to love my family, my friends, and everybody around me.

3. Dear God, thank you for making me smile. Help my smiles to give joy to other people around me.

4. Dear God, thank you for being patient with me as I learn to obey You. Please help me to always be patient when things do not happen the way I want them to.

5. Dear God, help me know when I’m wrong and help me be kind to people who do not agree with me.

6. Dear God, thank you for being kind to me, even when I do not deserve it. Please help me to be kind to others, even when they are not kind to me

7. Dear God, thank you for Jesus, who always did the right things for people. Make me good like Jesus so I can be good and also do the right things for people.

8. Dear God, thank you for always keeping your promises to me. Help me to always keep my promises.

9. Dear God, thank you for always being gentle with me. Help me to be gentle with people, even when the things they do or say hurt me.

10. Dear God, be in my head and understanding, be in my eyes and sight, be in my mouth, control what I speak, and be in my heart and thinking.

11. Dear God, bless my tongue and help me to be careful about what I say. Don’t let me want to do evil or join others in doing evil.

12. Thank you, Lord, for a new day. Thank you for the breeze, food, sun, for your work and play.

13. Three things I pray for day by day

      1. To see you more clearly

      2. To love you more dearly

      3. To follow you more closely day by day

14. Dear God, teach me all that I should know so that I can grow in grace and wisdom. The more I learn to do thy will, the better I grow to love thee.

15. Lord, help me have a loving heart, a gentle hand, willing feet so I may grow more like you in all that I say and do, Amen.

16. We thank you, God, for the shelter around us, for the food before us, for the loving family around us, and love between us, Amen.

17. Dear God, be with us today. Fill our hearts with joy, our minds with learning, our classrooms with peace, our lessons with fun, our friendship with kindness, and our school with love.

18. Dear God in heaven, hear my prayers. Keep me in your loving, bless those who love me too, and be my guide in all that I do. Amen

19. Dear Lord, hold my hand, and lead the way, help me to be good to people every day. Let me know what is wrong and what is right. Let me know what you have planned, and keep me safe day and night.

20. Dear God, Please help me to honor and respect my parents, as your word said we should honor thy father and mother.

21.  Dear God, Please help me to love and respect my friends. Help me to always love as Jesus did.

22. Dear God, Please help me be grateful for the things I have and the things I don’t have.

23. He wakes me up; He makes me sleep. Provides for me the food I eat. When I cry, I call on him, Because I know with him I win. Even though the hardest day, I trust in him in every way. He’s the One who sees me through, Jesus lives, I know it’s true. With loving-kindness, he smiles at me. Because he died, I am free. Lord, for all, I thank you so, I know you’ll never let me go

24. Lord, thank you for a new day. Please go before me and clear the way. Thank you for guiding me. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

25. Good morning, dear Jesus, I give you this day, please, be with me in all I see and all that I do today.

26. Dear God, help me be the best I can be on this brand new day you have given to me.

27. Angel of God, my guardian, to whom God’s love ensures my love. Ever this day is at my side, to light, to guard, to guide, and to rule, Amen.

28. Now, as I lay down to sleep, I pray to the Lord to keep me safe. Let thy love go with me throughout the night and wake me with the morning light.

29. Dear God, please keep my family, friends, and loved ones safe. Please watch over them always, and let good health, happiness, and blessings befall them. Amen!

30. Dear God, help me spend today with a smile on my face, with love in my heart, joy in his grace, and my thinking cap on throughout the day. Amen

31. Dear God, as I lay in my bed to rest my little head, if I wake in the night, kiss my cheek, and I will be alright. Bless my family and the ones I love. Watch us from above. Amen

32. Dear Lord, thank you so much for my home and for my entire family. Thank you for the love you give to each of us to share it with others and help us live a happy life.

33. Lord, I praise you for all you’ve done, for the sun and the moon, for a bright day and the dark night. Thank you for taking care of us all the time. Amen

34. Dear Jesus, you promised comfort and care when we are ill until we are laughing and playing again. We trust you to hold our hands until we recover and get well.

35. Dear God, please give my parents wisdom to raise me in the way I should grow and to always be obedient and respectful to them at all times.

36. Dear father, our Lord, and savior, thank you for your love and favor, bless this food and drink that you have given us today, and also bless those who share with us today.

37. My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do the good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. Have mercy and forgive me, Lord.

38. Teach my heart to raise in a morning hymn of praise; And for Jesus’ sake, I pray, bless, and keep me through the day.

39. Dear God, please show me how to spend this day sharing love in every way. Help me to be kind to everyone, to play and have lots of fun and shining your light and sharing your joy with a smile on my face.

40. Dear God, Please give me the strength and courage to always do what is right.

41. Dear God, Please teach me to learn and to grow in all of Your ways. Please help me to think like Jesus.

42. Dear God, please teach me how to pray for those in need, please bring food to those hungry, I pray for people who don’t have drinking water. Please help them.

43. Dear God, please comfort me on the days that I’m lonely.

44. Dear God, I pray that I won’t be jealous of the things others have. Help me to be satisfied with what I have and be happy for others for what they have.

45. Dear God, please give my parents wisdom and strength to raise me in the way I should grow.

46. Dear God, thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for me.

47. Dear God, I pray for ways to teach people to love you and love one another like the way Jesus loved us.

48. Dear God, please help me always tell the truth at all times, and please help me make good decisions.

49. Dear God, please teach me to forgive others, as you forgive me.

50. Dear God, I give you praise for Your faithfulness, I praise you for your everlasting kindness, thank you for your unchanging love for me.

Teaching your children to pray is an important part of introducing them to Jesus Christ and helping them build a strong relationship with God. Our Lord gave us prayers to communicate with him directly, and getting children comfortable with prayer helps them understand that God is always close and accessible and always there for them at all times. 

Below are some ideas to make your kids develop the habit of praying and also enjoy it;

1. Make Prayer a Habit at Home.

2. Give Them Freedom in Their Posture When Praying.

3. Show Them Prayer “Works.”

4. Make Prayer Engaging Using Pictures, Prayer Songs, And More.

5. Become a Mom or Dad of Prayer.

6. Teach Them What The Bible Says.

7. Teach Them To Pray In Every Situation.

If there is one habit your kids should develop, it is the discipline and joy of prayer. You should let them know that prayer is not boring, a waste of time, or a tedious activity. Teach them to appreciate the power of prayer to draw them close to God and to bring about change in the world.

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100 Beautiful Boys & Girls Names Starting With \’A\’

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Choosing a baby\’s name poses a challenging aspect of having a new baby. A child\’s name is an introduction to gender. All children are precious to us and special too, so their names have to be special as well, reminding them each day of the love and joy we have for them.

Here are some beautiful names for babies, both girls, and boys with Letter \’A\’;

Boys Names:

  1. Alexander 
  2. Angelo 
  3. Anthony             
  4. Andrew
  5. Aaron   
  6. Adrian
  7. Asher   
  8. Angel
  9. Austin  
  10. Adam
  11. Ayden  
  12. Axel
  13. Ashton
  14. Abel
  15. Amir     
  16. Alex
  17. Antonio
  18. Alan
  19. Abraham
  20. Avery
  21. August 
  22. Alejandro
  23. Andres
  24. Aidan
  25. Arthur  
  26. Adriel
  27. Ace  
  28. Aiden
  29. Anthony
  30. Adrian
  31. Asher 
  32. Andre
  33. Abel  
  34. Aaron 
  35. Archer
  36. Austin
  37. Atticus
  38. Anderson
  39. August
  40. Alec   
  41. Angelo
  42. Ali 
  43. Ari
  44. Anton 
  45. Adan
  46. Arlo 
  47. Apollo
  48. Abe 
  49. Addey
  50. Aylin

Girls Names:

  1. Ava       
  2. Amelia
  3. Abigail  
  4. Acadia
  5. Aria       
  6. Aubrey
  7. Addison              
  8. Aurora 
  9. Anna
  10. Aaliyah
  11. Allison
  12. Adeline
  13. Alexa
  14. Ariana  
  15. Arica
  16. Autumn
  17. Aubree
  18. Arianna
  19. Adalynn
  20. Annabelle
  21. Alexandra
  22. Ashley 
  23. Athena
  24. Andrea
  25. Alyssa
  26. Adalyn 
  27. Amy
  28. Ariel      
  29. Alexis
  30. Aliyah   
  31. Arabella
  32. Anastasia            
  33. Amaya 
  34. Adaline
  35. Alaina   
  36. Alina
  37. Angelina
  38. Adelyn
  39. Amara  
  40. Ana
  41. Alana    
  42. Adriana
  43. Alayna 
  44. Ayla
  45. Angela 
  46. Alivia
  47. Alexandria
  48. Amiyah
  49. Aadiya
  50. Aggie

So you see, 😁 you have more choices to pick from when next you birth a baby or visit an expectant mother. You should no longer be limited to common names; your baby deserves a unique name.

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ezSTOW Canopy Organizer for your Outdoors

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Whether you are setting up a canopy camping or just sitting under a canopy shade with your friends, finding a suitable space to hold all your belongings is a problem. Ezstow canopy organizer is the answer and the first one of its kind. Even if you are decorating that big, beautiful event venue, the more reason you need the ezSTOW Awning Organizer.

What is ezSTOW Organizer?

EzSTOW is the world’s first canopy organizer. It is designed to hold water bottles, cups, keys, fliers, paper towels, writing materials, and more while being strapped to the pole. This world-class organizing solution fits snugly on the bars of a canopy, canopy tent, or large umbrella. 

What are the features of ezSTOW Canopy Organizer?

1. An easy and beautiful way to organize your awning or tent.
2. There is enough space for everything

  • Six large pockets, great for holding bottles
  • Four pockets for holding cup and phone
  • Clips and loops
  • Paper towel holder
  • Plastic sleeve

3. Because it is built for the outdoors, 

  • It is water-resistant
  • It is fitted with rugged 600D Nylon
  • Comes with quality full Zip YKK Zipper
  • Suited to hold your belongings without giving way
  • Suitable for the field, beach, or camp

4. Easy to install
5. Simple to pack and unpack
6. Ease of cleaning

Product Category

The ezSTOW Canopy Organizer comes in two categories: the ezSTOW and the miniSTOW. The world’s first awning organizer comes with other attachments  1. ezSTOW, which comes with 6 large pockets and 4 cups and phone pockets, has a dimension of 60 inches high and 12 inches wide (+/-4 inches dia). The ezSTOW comes in seven colors

  • ezSTOW black
  • ezSTOW Red
  • ezSTOW Blue
  • ezSTOW Yellow
  • ezSTOW Orange
  • ezSTOW Grey
  • ezSTOW Olive

1. miniSTOW is the smaller version of the ezSTOW with a 30 inches high dimension by 12 inches wide (+/- 4 inches). 

This model comes with 3 large pockets, four phone or cup pockets, and every other feature on ezSTOW. miniSTOW also comes in seven colors

  • miniSTOW Black
  • miniSTOW Red
  • miniSTOW Blue
  • miniSTOW Yellow
  • miniSTOW Orange
  • miniSTOW Grey
  • miniSTOW Olive

2. clips: a set of three
3. Plastic Sleeve
4. Pop up container
5. Carabiner     

Who needs this awning Organizer?
  • You need this if you are an event planner.
  • Those into rentals and setting up of canopies for an event.
  • Every scout leader who believes camping should be fun and all items should be safe.
  • Every home that spends time outdoors and sets up a tent or shade for their picnic.
  • If spending time on the beach or by the pool is your way to relax, you need it.

If you fall in any of these categories, shop one for yourself from www.shopezstow.com and enjoy all the great benefits.

Benefits of owning an ezSTOW
  • You avoid losing your keys
  • Very low risk of a phone breaking screen from a fall or accident.
  • You don’t have to worry about spilling your drink or water.
  • Paper towels are positioned for easy reach.
  • The paper sleeve can hold the pamphlets for all the scout members or events.
  • Everyone’s belongings are in a safe, secure place.
  • Gives your workspace an organized and professional outlook.
  • Gift a loved one this ezSTOW from www.shopezstow.com today. 
Here are a few of our staff favorites:

The Great (Organized) Outdoors ~ Doug

Camping, hiking, geocaching, or simply a day to get away from it all, being outdoors and in nature is a perfect place to set-up your shade canopy. Then simply add you ezSTOW for added convenience. It will serve as a great organizer for your sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle, sunglasses… everything you need to enjoy being outside. When mealtime comes, forks, knives, cups, and even a roll of paper towels are handy to have in the ezSTOW and not on the ground getting dirty or attracting bugs.

The Sports Mom’s Best Friend ~ Carie

It’s tournament time. Five games in two days. Time to set up HQ and start on the strategy. For those long, hot days in the field (or the diamond, or the court, or the pool deck), having a shade canopy for the team is essential; and, so is your ezSTOW. Parents and players alike can store their water, sports drinks, or coffee. Attach the plastic sleeve to hold that day’s line-up and game times. Attach equipment and uniforms to the various straps and clips. However, you use it, keep the whole team organized and all the gear off the ground.

Business is Booming ~ Joe C.

These days more and more people want to shop local. So setting up the shade canopy as a storefront is perfect for farmer’s markets or street fairs. With the ezSTOW attached to your canopy, you can have everything you need at hand without getting in the way of your merchandise. In addition, the ezSTOW can hold things your customers need like plastic bags or even product samples.

Organize the Troop, Scout’s Honor ~ Carolyn

Few activities are better for young people than the fun, hands-on learning and achievement of scouting. While the scouts are earning badges or practicing survival skills, the shade canopy is always a great meeting place for the whole troop. With the ezSTOW Organizer attached, all the supplies and tools needed for the adventure at hand are easily stored and kept handy. Working on a painting badge? Place your paints, brushes, and other materials in your ezSTOW. Preparing your super-fast pinewood racer? ezSTOW can hold your tools, sandpaper, and parts. Even if it is time for cookie sales, set up the canopy, and the ezSTOW can hold change, receipts, or sample cups.

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Kids Church Outfits Ideas for Your Boy

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Every weekend we all worry about what outfit to wear our kids to church. What you may decide to wear your boy ultimately depends on his wardrobe, but knowing the right combination can be a headache.

Planning what to wear to your child to church also saves us a lot of time and stress the next morning. Church outfits should be decent, nice, and classy. It is expected that you don\’t dress your kid indecently. He should simply look both decent and cute at the same time.

Do you have trouble finding stylish church outfits for your handsome boy? Let\’s look at some stylish church outfits for boys.

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Kids Church Outfits Ideas for Your Girl

Preparing kids for church can be time-wasting. We plan our kids\’ church outfits to avoid lateness and to know the right outfit to wear. Kid\’s church outfits for your girl should be modest, not too tight, or revealing in any other manner. Dressing your baby girl femininely helps to keep those roles clarified and defined.

Like every occasion, certain clothes are appropriate for church services while some are not. Whether you like it or not, girls\’ fashion is different from boys, and you need to find that perfect church outfit with decency for you girl.

Check out these amazing kid\’s church outfits ideas for your baby girl.

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Healthy Eating Habits for Breastfeeding Moms

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Now thаt уоu’vе рut to bеd, it’s tіmе tо be mindful оf your еаtіng hаbіtѕ. Yоu nееd to undеrѕtаnd nutrіtіоn rulеѕ whіlе breastfeeding. Yоu nееd tо know hоw оftеn a nurѕіng mоthеr should еаt, thе bеѕt tіmе tо eat. Whаt hарреnѕ whеn you dоn’t еаt enough food, whаt not to еаt when уоu аrе nursing, еtс. Mаіntаіnіng hеаlthу еаtіng habits аѕ a nursing mоthеr wіll hеlр keep уоu and уоur baby wеll nоurіѕhеd.

It’ѕ essential to continue making hеаlthу сhоісеѕ оn thе fооdѕ, fruіtѕ, аnd vegetables you соnѕumе. We rесеіvеd a ԛuеѕtіоn frоm оur page follower аѕkіng if it’s OK to go tо bеd hungrу whіlе brеаѕtfееdіng; thіѕ аnd оthеr іѕѕuеѕ wе will tасklе furthеr in thе article. Tоdау, wе wаnt tо ѕhаrе with уоu the bеѕt fееdіng hаbіtѕ fоr a nurѕіng mоthеr, and while уоu’rе on it, check our previous аrtісlе оn 2020 Tор Healthy Fооdѕ for Prеgnаnt Wоmеn. You’ll gеt a clue аbоut thе bеѕt fооd tо consume while you’re pregnant.

How Oftеn Shоuld a Nurѕіng Mother Eаt?

Experts bеlіеvе thаt frequent fееdіngѕ wіll hеlр stimulate уоur mіlk рrоduсtіоn durіng thе fіrѕt few wееkѕ of brеаѕtfееdіng. If уоu dоn’t gеt еnоugh nourishment, уоur baby might not еіthеr. Whеn nurѕіng a уоung bаbу, іt іѕ рrеvаlеnt tо fееl hungry muсh оf thе time, аnd thаt’ѕ whу уоu should lіѕtеn tо уоur bоdу and еаt to appetite. Thе рrоblеm іѕ, breastfeeding requires even mоrе additional саlоrіеѕ, аnd a breastfeeding mоthеr, оn аvеrаgе, needs tо tаkе іn 300-500 саlоrіеѕ реr dау аbоvе whаt you ate before pregnancy.

Bеѕt Time tо Eаt Whіlе Breastfeeding?

You hаvе tо use соmmоn ѕеnѕе hеrе. Yоu feed thе bаbу аѕ іtѕ hеаlth dереndѕ оn уоu. Wоrrу about how mаnу meals a dау tо еаt once the nursing іѕ оvеr. If уоu dоn’t gіvе уоurѕеlf еnоugh саlоrіеѕ, іnсludіng date, саrbоhуdrаtеѕ, and рrоtеіnѕ, уоur body will tаkе frоm your ѕtоrеѕ tо mаkе mіlk. What’s thе best tіmе tо еаt whіlе breastfeeding? Eаt tо hungеr wіthоut rеѕtrісtіng уоurѕеlf, but at LEAST 3 tіmеѕ a day.

Whаt Hарреnѕ When Yоu Don’t Eat Enоugh?

Eаtіng wеll-bаlаnсеd nutrіеntѕ and uрріng уоur саlоrіс іntаkе aids hеаlthу brеаѕtfееdіng. The mаmmаrу glаndѕ nееd enough ѕuррlу оf саlоrіеѕ аnd nutrients tо produce mіlk regularly. Rеduсіng thе amount of fооd уоu еаt, whеthеr іntеntіоnаllу оr bу ассіdеnt, mау аffесt your breastmilk рrоduсtіоn аnd energy lеvеlѕ. So the ԛuеѕtіоn; саn еаtіng tоо lіttlе аffесt milk production whеn Breast-feeding? YES!!

Whаt Not Tо Eаt Whеn Yоu Arе Nurѕіng?

Cоmmоnlу, nursing mоthеrѕ аrе сurіоuѕ аbоut whether thеrе аrе ѕресіfіс foods they should оr should nоt eat. It is gооd to follow the rulе whісh ѕауѕ “еvеrуthіng in mоdеrаtіоn.” Your mіlk іѕ mаdе from your blood. Bе ѕurе tо avoid саffеіnе аnd alcohol as they аrе twо substances уоu nееd tо еlіmіnаtе whіlе brеаѕtfееdіng ѕіnсе thеу раѕѕ into уоur blood аnd brеаѕtmіlk

Iѕ It OK Tо Gо Tо Bеd Hungrу Whіlе Breastfeeding?

Brеаѕtfееdіng tаkеѕ a lоt оf еnеrgу, whісh burns саlоrіеѕ. Althоugh we rесеіvеd dіffеrеnt feedback as tо hоw nursing mоthеrѕ feel whеn they breastfeed wіthоut еаtіng аnd ѕоmе сlаіm they wеrе just fine while оthеrѕ felt ѕtrаngе аnd lіghthеаdеd after which is nоt a good ѕіgn. While nursing оn an еmрtу ѕtоmасh may nоt hurt уоur baby, еvеn іf іt’ѕ just a piece of fruit аnd a glass of mіlk, рut ѕоmеthіng in уоur ѕtоmасh.

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How to Control Your Child\’s Anger

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Children go through many phases in life as maturity and developments creep in. Angry emotions occur as part of this developing phase, and dealing with this stage is one of our greatest challenges as parents. 

What you do in the early development stages of a child can significantly influence how they express anger as they blossom into adults. However, there is a thin line between the normal expression of anger and distressful problematic anger expression as a child.

What Causes Anger Issues in a Child?

Children display anger in different ways for a different reason. They may have distressing underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety, hyperactivity disorder, attention-deficit. Your child may be experiencing overwhelming family life or social situations, such as divorce or bullying. Find the underlying problems and address them to help them manage their feelings.

As parents, we are charged with the greatest responsibility of addressing the child\’s anger before it gets beyond our control. Here are some useful tips that could allow us to intervene when our child has emotional meltdowns like anger.

How to Manage Your Child’s Anger Issues

a] Walk the Talk: Parents are children\’s firsthand teachers and role models. Every child observes how their parents deal with anger. If parents portray a healthy expression of anger without flipping off, it would be less daunting to help our child control their anger. We cannot control our children\’s anger when we are not in control of our anger expression. Hence, it is of greatest importance to recognize we need to be the icon of controlling anger to help our child. Our children become ardent imitators of our behaviors.

b] Time Out: To control a child\’s anger, you need to break away from the situation. The timeout space could be the bedroom or any location outside of the anger location. This technique should be introduced before the anger period, adequately explaining why it has to be done properly. Help them calm their nerves until the emotions have subsided. It is important to let the child understand it is not a punishment technique but a calming procedure.

c] Communicate: Understand how they feel. When our children get angry, we need to empathize with how to feel. Clearly understanding just what made them angry will put us in the best position to handle the anger. Communicate with our children in a calm, composed manner to get the picture of why they are angry. Shouting and displaying anger during this period performs zero or no results in getting the reason for their anger. We want to emphatically listen, not with the intent of blame-shifting or faulting, but to provide useful suggestions of how best to handle the situation more positively in the future.

d] Rewards and reinforcements: Positive reinforcements increase the reoccurrence of positive behavior. Parents should provide practical ways to help their children control anger before anger situations or after any occurring anger situations. Taking deep breaths, counting from 1-10, etc. Reward your kids whenever they use this technique, either with commendations, warm hugs, or other suitable reinforcements. Rewards increase the occurrence of displaying positive ways of controlling anger till it becomes their everyday habits.

e] Guidelines: Guidelines should be given to our children on the acceptable and non-acceptable ways of expressing emotions. You should let them know that anger is part of our emotions that should be expressed. However, there are positive ways of expressing emotions without hurting themselves, their parents, and the public in general. Negative expressions like screaming, tantrums, headbanging. Smashing things should be strongly condemned by parents. Such behaviors associated with anger should be strongly unacceptable by parents when displayed.

Normal Anger vs. Anger Issues?

It\’s okay to be angry sometimes. We\’ve all experienced angry moments. And as adults, we know how it\’s difficult to manage anger. However, if you\’re noticing that your child is frequently having angry meltdowns or outbursts, has an unnecessary fuse, or quickly escalates to rage, kindly discuss the problems with a pediatrician.

Remember that parents are largely responsible for their children\’s behaviour. We want to do this with a firm yet gentle resolve by being role models and aptly grooming our children\’s personalities. If parents meet their child\’s emotional needs from babyhood, they are likely to develop a good attitude. 

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Is It Safe To Clean Your Newborn\’s Ears With Cotton Swabs?

When it comes to our Newborns, whatever purpose we have for something drops to a different level since these tenders beings are in total surrender to our care and love. Generally, cotton swabs used in the cleaning of ears to remove earwax have been viewed negatively, and several warnings are given in its usage. It is dangerous to use cotton swabs or to stick anything inside your baby\’s ear. Cleaning of ears with cotton swabs has sent many kids to the ER (Emergency Room), as these objects perforate the developing ear membrane.

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Cotton Swab Dangers in Newborns Ear;

A] Ruptured eardrums; Due to their bodies\’ sensitivity and development, cotton swabs are dangerous and too toxic to the baby\’s eardrums. It could lead to ruptured eardrums and severe bleeding.

B] Ear damage; when the eardrums are ruptured, cases like permanent damage can occur to the ears of your baby, leading to loss of sound.

C] Excessive build of earwax: Instead of cleaning the earwax from the babies ears, cotton swab pushes them back, preventing them from falling off. It can lead to blockage of the eardrums, creating discomfort for the babies like itching, discharge from the ear, etc.

d]Portions of cotton swabs in the ears; in many cases, using the cotton swabs leaves some cotton particles in the baby\’s ears. At first, this may be harmless but can cause unrepaired damage to the child\’s eardrums in the future. It is completely unhealthy for particles to be left in the eardrums.

Alternative methods of Cleaning Babies Ears:

A] Use eardrops; use medically approved eardrops prescribed by a pediatrician to prevent excessive earwax.

B] Use warm facial towels; this is usually done after bathing the baby. Use the warm towel to gently and mildly clean around the ears.

C] Use ointments or baby oil; few drops of baby healthy oil and ointments into the baby\’s ear soften the ear wax and clean them out. However, this should be done with medical directives and knowledge.

First instinct as parents when we see earwax in our baby\’s ear is to use THE COTTON SWAB, but these do more damage than good to the ears of our newborns. They cause severe damage to the infants and rupture the developing eardrums, which could lead to loss of sound. Alternative mild home remedies should be used instead of cotton swabs. Please consult a pediatrician if your baby is experiencing any ear problem to avoid any further complications.

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Proofing and Safety Kits for Babies

As parents, ensuring baby safety is of paramount concern, especially when your kids are just starting to walk. When your kid starts to move from one place to another, you must make their surroundings and home safe for them.

Baby-proofing or childproofing is the process of making an environment safe and free of damages or injuries for babies. To ensure your home or environment is safe for your kids, there are some baby proofing products you can make use of. I’ll be listing these handful products below.

When to Install Baby proofing products

You need to install baby proofing products as soon as your kid begins to crawl around the house. Do not wait until your baby starts to walk. Once your baby starts to crawl, it is essential to install baby proofing and safety locks to prevent injuries.

Things to look out for before purchasing any baby proofing or safety locks
  • Adjustability: Before buying any baby proofing product, ensure that the product is easily adjustable.
  • Made of magnet: Ensure that any baby proofing product you will be buying is magnetic; that way, it will be easy for you to place them in areas where you want to put them without having to drill.
  • Easy to use: Choose a product that will be easy for you to use and install. 

1. Eco-Baby Safety Magnetic Locks

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The Eco-baby safety magnetic locks are robust with adhesive tapes that can attach firmly without leaving marks—designed with extra strong magnets, making it suitable for solid wood cabinets or drawers.

Features:

  • It has a one-click function with a flip on/off, which you can use to lock and unlock the locks anytime you want.
  • The locks are easy to install and includes a plastic template for proper alignment and secure installation.

2. WonderKid Adjustable Child Safety Locks

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This is an eco-friendly, child safety locks made from high quality, and non-toxic plastic material – Designed to ensure your convenience and to secure your kids from harm and injury.

Features:
  • It is adjustable and flexible, making it suitable for use on both flat surfaces and around corners.
  • The length of the strap can be adjusted from 4 – 7.5 inches.
  • The lock is easy to use, install, and remove. No drill, screws, or tools needed.

3. Regalo Baby Gate With Door

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This baby gate is a safe and convenient baby proofing tool to use in safeguarding your kid around the house. This baby gate for stairs meets all criteria for protecting your kid. It is suitable for children between 6 – 24 months and also great for pets.

Features:
  • It is easy to use and set up with its pressure mount design.
  • The gate is adjustable and can accommodate door openings between 29-34 inches or 35-38.5 inches wide.
  • It is adjustable and includes a 6-inchwide extension kit, with four pressure mount spindle rods and wall cups and screws.

4. GoodStuff Cabinets Lock and Drawers Latch

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This cabinet lock is made with durable adhesive materials to ensure all-day-long protection – designed to protect your kids from harm and also to prevent your pets from ransacking your kitchen.

Features:
  • It is super easy to use and to install.
  • Suitable for baby proofing all kinds’ cabinets, cupboards, and drawers in seconds.
  • It has no magnetic keys to prevent the keys from been misplaced.

5. EUDEMON Childproof Oven Door Lock

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Eudemon safety locks are durable and made with heat resistant tapes to ensure that the lock won’t be roasted when using it.

Features:
  • Easy to use and install with a user-friendly installation manual. No drill or tools are needed.
  • Designed with a unique double button making it hard for babies to open but easy for adults to open and close with one hand.

6. Adoric Sliding Cabinet Locks

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This is a secure, adjustable extra-long U-shaped latch with maximum lock length up to 5 inches. It allows you to adjust the lock to different configurations and handles easily. Its non-adhesive design makes it easy for you to remove the lock on the furniture conveniently. Regarded as one of the best child proof cabinet locks to protect your baby from injuries.

Features:
  • Easy to use and set up. No drills or tools needed.
  • It is suitable for all types of knobs, handles, cabinets, refrigerators, cupboards, and storage doors.

7. Skyla TV & Furniture Anchors

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This can be used for freestanding furniture like bookcase, cabinets, dresser, and Tv that are prone to fall quickly. Designed to prevent injuries in kids as they tend to all always pull the chest of drawers and even try to climb the top of the furniture to get their toys.

Features:
  • It includes 10 straps, 10 long screws, 10 anchors, 10 washers, 20 short screws, and 50 tv bolts.
  • Each strap contained in it can support up to 70 kg of weight.
  • Makes use of a triple-stitched, detachable ABS belt that is made of quality products to enhance maximum protection and safety.

8. Skyla Magnetic Cabinet Locks

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The Skyla Magnetic baby cabinet locks come in a variety of packs ranging from beginner, standard, and value packs and, once mounted, are completely hidden to prevent your kids or pets from removing them.

Features:
  • Universally fit for all types of cabinet, cupboard, drawers, dressers, and doors.
  • It contains 16 multi-purpose snap-proof cabinet locks, 2 keys, wet-wipes, replacement adhesive, and manufacturer lifetime guarantee and user-friendly installation guide.

9. Baitiny All-in-one Safety Kit and Cabinet Locks

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The Baby Safety Kit is perfect for all your family’s needs with up to 12 packs of cabinet locks. It has a large clear corner protector that can provide more comprehensive protection.

Features:
  • Easy to use and install no-drill and tools needed.
  • Made from non-toxic materials and, therefore, safe for your baby.
  • Made of soft and robust corner guards with tight outlet lockers.
10. Roving Cove Baby Proofing Edge Protectors
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The Roving Cove Baby Proofing Edge Protectors has large, powerful neodymium magnets that can penetrate 1.5 inches of solid wood to unlock your cabinet door.

Features:
  • It is flame-resistant and contains no heavy metals or latex.
  • A premium safety rail net with mesh that is made of heavy grade fabric.

11. Sikoimate Baby Proofing Cabinet Locks

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The Proofing Cabinet Locks contains 43 pieces of cabinet locks for child safety including, 8 magnetic cabinet locks plus 2 keys, 16 clear corner protectors, 10 outlet plugs, 6 child safety locks, and child safety cabinet magnetic locks, all of which requires no drill.

Features:
  • It has 6 baby safety locks that are flexible and with an adjustable length strap making it suitable for both flat surfaces and around corners.
  • With 10 childproof outlet plug cover, it can be used to cover electric outlet plugs when not in use and protects your kids from exposure to electrical current.
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How To Clear A Baby’s Nose Easily

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Nasal congestion or stuffy nose in babies is normally caused by the common cold. It\’s worrying when your child is unable to breathe well due to blockage inside her nostril. Babies sometimes need help to clear congestion in their nose because their airways are so tiny.

Stuffy nose becomes a more delicate issue with babies due to their fragile nature. And because they are helpless sometimes, you need to take extra precautions when handling them. Babies are very tender and prone to cold easily, which gives them a lot of discomforts. Symptoms of nasal congestion threaten the baby more as this even interferes with the infant\’s breathing process and the eating process. Is your baby having a hard time breathing due to a stuffy nose? Don\’t worry, we will show you the easiest ways to clear your baby\’s nose.

Nasal congestion is associated with;
  • Runny nose
  • Sinusitis pain
  • Swollen tissues in the nostrils
  • Headaches and, in most cases, fever
What Are the common causes of nasal congestion?
  • Sinusitis infection
  • cold and flu
Severe cases could include:
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Tumor growth in the nasal passages
  • Hay fever
  • Increased blood supply during pregnancy

As mothers dealing with this new responsibility, it could be very challenging and tedious. Shuffling with other activities and still giving undivided care, love, and attention to these tender creatures poses as one of the many great advantages and joy connected with motherhood. When these babies are in discomfort, we are restless and will do all to make the discomfort go away. However, they need us always, and we should always, with immense love and affection, cater to our delicate babies.

Home remedies for nasal congestions for babies;

 a] Bathe them with warm water;

warm water is one of the best remedies for nasal congestion. Always endeavor to check the water temperature by dipping your hands into the water to prevent burning. Warm water helps soothes the congested nostrils, subtly using facial towels to massage the chest region provides air passage through the congested nostrils.

b] Application of mild baby balm;

we want to ensure the baby balm is given by a certified health practitioner to avoid using dangerous substances on our babies. Baby balm used should be 100% natural and safe. We use these balms to gently massage the babies\’ chest region; these balms provide relief from cold and nasal congestion.

c] Warm water drink;

during this period of nasal congestion, regularly giving the baby warm drinks aids in the improvement of nasal congestion. Please, this water should be aptly checked to avoid injury to the babies. It warms up the baby inner body system, providing warmth for the baby

d] Avoiding lots of exposure;

the severe climatic hot weather may trigger us to want to expose our babies. Avoid lots of exposure as these could put their health in danger and lots of discomforts. Wear your baby the right outfit for the right weather conditions.

Nasal congestion or stuffy nose is a common problem in babies\’ growth process. Take care of and handle it with home remedies. However, if it exceeds a week, kindly do well to see a doctor quickly as this could lead to a severe health condition.

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