Product Evolution: Baby Beds Tips for graduating from bassinet to crib to big-kid bed

A newborn will snooze just about anywhere, but at some point you'll probably want her sleeping in a crib. For this second entry in our "Product Evolution" series, we got some expert advice on how and when to change your baby's sleeping environment—plus product picks for each stage. Start cozy. "Newborns like a snug feeling while they are sleeping," says Janet Kennedy, Ph.D. (a.k.a. the NYC Sleep Doctor). "The best way to accomplish that is with a tight swaddle. Most people use a bassinet, moses basket, or co-sleeper at first." But "some children sleep exclusively in their crib from day one, and that’s just fine," adds Conner Herman, co-founder of Dream Team Baby. The baby should transition to the crib (start with naps) once she is un-swaddled, rolling over, too big for the bassinet, or when the parents are ready to move the baby out of their bedroom. Magic Beans founder and baby-gear guru Sheri Gurock recommends the Arms Reach co-sleeper, the Monte Ninna Nanna Bassinet, and the Stokke Sleepi System 1, in bassinet mode. Lower the mattress. "It's important to lower the crib mattress before it seems necessary," warns Kennedy, "because you don't want to learn the hard way that you have an escape artist on your hands. Once the baby can roll over, it's a good idea to move the crib down from its highest setting. Absolutely move it down mid-way once the baby is sitting. And as soon as the baby shows any interest in pulling up or standing, move the mattress down to the lowest setting." Gurock is a fan of the Stokke Sleepi and Oeuf Sparrow cribs. To tent or not to tent. "If the child is a precocious climber, it could be worth trying a crib tent," says Kennedy. "But in general, I prefer moving the child to a bed once he can get out because the crib escape signals a developmental milestone—that the child is probably emotionally ready to be in a bed." Herman, however, recommends keeping children in the crib until around age 3, even if they're climbing out. "Until then, toddlers are impulse-driven and not generally emotionally mature enough to understand that even though there are no sides, they are not supposed to get out of bed." If you choose to use a crib tent, Herman suggests thinking about it as a temporary solution—"something you do initially for safety reasons, and then take measures to teach your child to stay in the crib." Gurock suggests trying the Tots in Mind Crib Tent. Toddler vs. Twin. "The difference between a toddler bed and a twin is really just a matter of space," explains Kennedy. "If there's room, it's best to go straight to a twin. When children leave the crib behind, they are making a big emotional transition. A converted crib still feels like a crib in most cases. Children can get more excited about a new bed, and they will be more motivated to rise to the challenge of being a big kid (i.e., staying in bed)." Gurock's favorite twin bed is the Oeuf Sparrow. Guard rails. "Guard rails are important for physical and emotional security, even if the mattress is on the floor," advises Kennedy. Herman agrees and adds, "Once you feel like your child has adjusted to the new sleep space, you can remove the guard rails and line the floor with pillows for a few days. If your baby's sleep habits don't change and there aren't any accidents, then you can be confident that your baby has successfully reached the finish line."  from Stroller Traffic

Halloween At Disneyland!

Dress up and trick-or-treat in the ultimate Disney neighborhood-Disneyland® Park-during Mickey's Halloween Party! Join the fun as you enjoy special Halloween "treats", like Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy, Haunted Mansion Holiday and the exclusive Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular. Plus, Meet-n-Greet Disney Characters in their Halloween costumes and watch them parade down Main Street, U.S.A.; create fun crafts, trick-or-treat throughout the Park and enjoy many of your favorite Disneyland® attractions. Don't miss out! Mickey's Halloween Party is only offered on Select Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights starting Sept. 30 through October 31, so tickets are limited. Purchase yours today for the best selection of dates.


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Come Join Us!

Lizzie's Baby will be at the Mom's Night Out event this Thursday! It will be a blast....@ Buggies and Babies, Otay Ranch Town Center. We will have our minky's, babynolo's and hair accessories.   Perfect baby shower gifts!

 

Mom's Night Out Take 2

Location: Buggies and Babies

Time: ‎6:00PM Thursday, September 15th

 

This event will be held at Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, CA (San Diego) 

 

 

 

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Learning Curve Tips for surviving the first days of preschool

Sending your baby off to nursery school for the first time is exciting—and totally nerve-wracking. (For both of you.) Our experts and scouts share their personal-experience tips for making the adventure as happy and seamless as possible. BEFORE YOU GO Involve your kid in every aspect of planning. "We shopped together for my daughter's 'first day of school outfit,' picked out the backpack together online, and so on," says one NYC scout. "I think it helped for her to feel she had some control over the way the day was going to go." Label everything. Our scouts love Mabel's Labels. Explain to your child what a typical school day will be like, and how much fun it will be. Our Atlanta scout suggests visiting the school together if you can: meet the teachers, remember their names, and mention them often prior to the first day. Dress him comfortably and ready for play—and expect plenty of snack and art stains. Let her help pack the backpack—and have fun with it—recommends our Boston scout. Pack snacks and lunches in bento-style containers suggests guest scout (and Weelicious founder) Catherine McCord, "because kids can open them and see all their choices—plus teachers love them because there aren’t tons of containers, tops, and plastic bags to keep track of." She especially likes the boxes from Laptop Lunches and PlanetBox. Before packing peanut butter, ask whether your school is nut-free (many are), advises our Greenwich scout. Take the first day of school pictures at home, or in front of your house or building. If you wait until you get to the school your kid might be too tearful—or too excited—to pose for a snapshot. ON SEPARATING For the first few drop-offs, our Seattle scout advises leaving siblings with your spouse or sitter if possible, so you can focus entirely on the school tot. When it's time to leave, put on a happy face and leave. Don't linger. But then again, according to our child development experts at Seedlings Group, you shouldn't sneak out without saying goodbye either. Be on time, says our Seattle scout. "It's harder for a child to come in when all the other kids are already settled." Find out what activity the kids will be doing right before pickup, suggests our Greenwich scout. "That way you can say, 'I'll see you right after finger painting.'" If your child is very nervous, Seedlings Group says you should acknowledge his fears while recalling times in the past when he was worried but acted brave—and remind him that those situations turned out fine. But don't ever deny or joke about his fears, or tell him to "get over it." Several scouts also recommend reading the book The Kissing Hand with your child. www.lizziesbaby.com www.facebook.com/lizziesbabyboutique www.twitter.com/lizziesbabys

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Heeey! Mom, Dad am I ready for some football?

Hey! I need to get ready for some football!  I need these football booties. Mom, Dad..... Lizzie's has hand crafted baby booties in soft cotton in sizes 0 - 6 months, and offering FREE SHIPPING. 

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How About Raspberry Peach for Breakfast?

Well guess summer is starting to come to a close, so why not one more amazing summer fruit receipe!  Hey, I think this would be good for breakfast, don't you?

 

Ingredients

• 2 peaches, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice and let sit, tossing once, for 20 minutes.
2. Scoop the ice cream into bowls or glasses and top with the fruit mixture.