Are Crib Bumpers Safe?
By mominthecity | May 6, 2009
I don’t know about you, but I was so excited to set up our baby’s nursery. There were so many decisions! My husband and I finally agreed on pink and yellow as the color theme. I started browsing the web for ideas. We painted the room a pastel pink and put a pale yellow border around the room. I found a lamp that matched perfectly! I found a beautiful rug that was pink with nice large yellow flowers…perfect! I was having difficulty choosing a crib set. If that wasn’t difficult enough, I started hearing about the “bumper debate.” Are bumpers safe to use in a crib? I got so many opinions from family and friends. Some said it’s completely ok, while others said they would never use one. Others informed me of something called a “breathable bumper.” As nice as it sounded though, it wasn’t pretty. I wanted to keep my baby safe, but at the same time have a pretty room. I didn’t know who’s opinion to trust, so I decided it was worth a call to my pediatrician. After all, he’s the one I trust with the well being of my baby. He calmed me down and told me that although there are many different opinions, as long as the bumper has ties on the top and on the bottom, bumpers are completely safe. By having ties on the top and bottom, they are completely secure around the crib and the baby can’t pull it and suffocate from it. This made me so happy! Now the search for crib sets with bumpers that had ties on the top and bottom that would match my color theme was ready to begin!
I didn’t expect to find it so hard to find these safe bumpers and when I finally found bumpers with ties on the top and bottom, there weren’t any that matched my color theme or they looked very cheaply made. I was a bit frustrated, but not wanting to give up, I continued searching. I came across the site “sheetworld.com .” I thought I was in heaven! They have bumpers with 9 ties on the top and 9 ties on the bottom which keeps the bumper securely in place. Additionally, they have hundreds of colors and patterns to choose from! There were so many that would match my pink and yellow color theme! Did I mention how excited I was?! I spent some time looking through sheetworld’s many colors and patterns and finally decided on one. Another great aspect of sheetworld.com , which I didn’t know would be beneficial, until I saw it, is that I was able to buy each part of a crib set separately and mix and match the products to make my own creative and unique crib set. I came up with my own combination of sheets, a bumper, crib skirt, and quilt cover that goes so well with my pink and yellow theme! I am so thankful to sheetworld.com !
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Fitted Crib Sheets
By MomOfSix | February 24, 2009
There are about a million companies out there selling crib sheets. Some of them are selling pastel colors, while others sell primary colors. Some sell deep pocket sheets, while others sell tight cornered sheets. Some sell “economical” (cheap) sheets, while others sell “high end” (pricey) sheets. In the end of the day we’re all looking for a good quality sheet, that’s safe, soft, comfortable, and affordable. The absolute biggest and best company to find the sheets you’re looking for is at sheetworld.com.
Crib Sheet Fabric Content
Their sheets are all made of 100% cotton. You get a selection of what type of cotton you want. They have cotton jersey knit, cotton flannel, and cotton percale or as some call it “cotton woven“. These crib sheets are by far the softest and most comfortable sheets you’ll find.
Crib Sheet Safety
As with all of their baby sheets, sheetworld’s crib sheets are elasticized around the entire edge of the sheet. This ensures a safe and snug fit at all times. Deep pockets futher assure that the sheet stays put and doesn’t pop off the mattress.
Crib Sheet Variety
They have by far the largest selection of solid colors, as well as printed crib sheets. This way you can always find just the right one to match the room decor.
Sheetworld’s Quilted Crib Sheets / mattress pads are another must have. You may find your baby sleeping longer, and more peacefully too. It’s made of a soft 100% cotton jersey knit material, quilted through a plush poly fiber fill. Just imagine a comfy pillow top to your own mattress….doesn’t that sound nice? Once you put these on, you’ll never do without them. It simply goes over the mattress just like a sheet. The fitted sheet fits right over it. Make sure to get at least two of them, so you’ll always have a spare available while the other is in the wash.
Economical vs Pricey
You can expect to get better quality sheets than those pricey brands, but the prices are economical. Sheetworld manufactures the products in-house and even wholesales them to retail outlets, which is why they can give you the best possible prices direct.
So pick up some of sheetworld’s crib sheets today, and I’m sure you’ll be hooked!
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Youth Bed Sheet Sets
By SuperMom | February 17, 2009
Looking for Youth Bed Sheets Sets? We found them for you.
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Round Crib Sheets
By mominthecity | February 17, 2009
Check them out for yourself at sheetworld.com , and you can thank me when you’ve experienced it for yourself.
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Car Seat Safety
By PappaBear | January 25, 2009
Every year it is estimated that 90,000 children under the age of eight are injured in car wrecks, and more than 1,000 that are killed. The best way to avoid such tragedies is to always make sure you use your child’s car seat consistently and correctly. All states require children under the age of three to sit in a car seat, and many laws require booster seats with older children as well. Besides for it being the law, using your child’s car seat properly could mean the difference between life and death. Here are some tips on how to keep your child the safest when traveling in a car:
It is highly recommended that you don’t use a used or second-hand car seat. Used car seats may have missing parts, and the plastic may have become weakened from excessive use. Before buying a used car seat, make sure it comes with its manufacturer’s instruction manual, has all of its parts, was never involved in an accident, and has never been recalled.
Avoid turning your child face-front in the car seat too soon. The most common type of crash is a head-on collision which can force your child’s head to jerk forward violently if they were facing forward. Leave the car seat in the rear position for as long as possible.
Always make sure to install the car seat correctly. Make sure everything is secured tightly to the car seat and it doesn’t move or slide any which way. As a law since 2002, all cars must be equipped with the LATCH system. If you have an older model car, it is highly recommended you update it with a LATCH system to keep your child safe and secure in the car seat.
If your car is a pre-1996 model, you may need to get a locking clip to hold the seat belt tight. If you can move your child’s seat belt more than an inch to the front or sides, make sure to install the locking clip about half an inch above the buckle.
Of course, always make sure your child is buckled into the car seat, making sure none of the buckles are twisted and they are secured tightly. Make sure that the plastic clip that holds the straps together isn’t too low. Slide the clip up to armpit level before securing it, or else there is a chance the child can be ejected from the seat. Besides for buckling your child into the car seat, make sure the actual car seat is buckled into the car as well.
Don’t move your child out of his car seat or booster too soon. Car seats should be used until your child weighs 40 pounds. Booster seats should be used until your child is 4 feet 9 inches tall and at least 8 years old.
Never hold your child on your lap while driving. You can not secure him tight enough and you can crush him to death in the event of a crash. Never let two children share one seatbelt together, and never let a child under the age of thirteen sit in the front seat. If they must sit in the front seat for whatever reasons, make sure to switch the passenger-side airbag off, since they can cause serious harm to children.
We at Sheetworld.com are invested in every child’s safety. By following these steps, you will be able to find peace in mind that your child is the safest he or she could possibly be. Safe driving!
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A World of Sheets
By PappaBear | December 8, 2008
Every parent wants what is best for their children. When a newborn baby arrives in the family, it is the parents’ job to make sure that their child gets only the highest quality in baby products. At Sheetworld.com, it is our mission to give your child the most comfortable and top quality baby sheets, as well as other accessories.
Sheetworld.com manufactures and sells only the best baby bedding material available. With over twenty-five years of experience in wholesaling our products to specialty and chain furniture stores throughout the United States, we guarantee every customer’s satisfaction. Our recent move into the online retail business has been a major success; offering customers a simple way to shop for linens in a huge variety of fabrics, sizes, prints, and colors at the most affordable prices.
All of our sheets are made with 100% cotton, ensuring only the finest sheets. We offer sizes in dozens of varieties: from European crib to Bassinet to Pack n’ Play to Twin sheet sets and many more. Sheetworld.com has it all. We even offer organic sheets, if you wish to purchase any.
Can’t find the right size sheet for your child on our site? There’s absolutely no problem with that. Our custom sheets department will alleviate any parent’s worries about any size issues. Simply give us the dimensions and what kind of fabric and colors you would like, and Sheetworld.com will custom make it for you!
Besides for baby sheets, we also offer other accessories such as bumpers and baby blankets. We even offer stroller accessories such as liners and nets.
When buying online from Sheetworld.com, any order over $75 includes shipping and handling absolutely FREE! You can save tons of money on large orders by ordering from Sheetworld.com.
Our sheets make great presents for anyone expecting a new child in their family. Any family member or friend will be thrilled with the quality of the sheets that can be found at Sheetworld.com. And of course, you can buy the sheets for your own children and marvel at how you were able to get such great sheets at such affordable prices.
So head on over to Sheetworld.com and browse for anything that you would like, satisfaction guaranteed!
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Cotton Flannel Bed Sheets
By MomOfSix | April 9, 2008
Soft, warm, cotton flannel bed sheets are the best on chilly, windy days. It’s made of 100% cotton fabric and is napped on one side; making it soft and slightly fuzzy. Flannel keeps body heat in while providing a soft and comfortable rest.
Did you know that you can actually save money on your heating bills, using flannel sheeting? These sheets will help keep you warm all night long, without the need to turn up the thermostat!
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Be Creative with Your Kids Bedding
By MomOfSix | April 9, 2008
You can find kids bedding in a large variety of fabrics, colors and patterns. Kids bed sheet sets can reflect your children’s personalities. You can get creative with fun bedding in colors and patterns kids love. There are many color and style options for crib bedding as well. Experiment with colors and let your children choose the bedding they like.
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Infant and child CPR classes
By admin | April 9, 2008
Learn to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a certified instructor. Classes are offered at hospitals, community centers, and local chapters of the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
It’s preferable to attend a class than to try to learn a set of instructions from a book or Web site (although it’s good to have these materials available to refresh your memory).
Your instructor will use a child-size mannequin to demonstrate how to perform every aspect of the technique, such as how far back to tilt your child’s head and just how hard to strike her back if she’s choking on something. Practicing each step of CPR yourself, with an experienced instructor to guide you, will help you learn how to do it and remember what you’ve learned so you’ll feel prepared in the event of an emergency.
You can even have a certified instructor come to your home or another gathering place to teach a group you assemble. You might invite babysitters, grandparents, and anyone else who cares for your child. Or invite other parents and make a party out of it. The Red Cross asks for about three weeks’ notice to schedule an in-home class, with a minimum of six people and a maximum of 12.
Call your local American Red Cross chapter to find out where the nearest class is being offered or to schedule an in-home class.
A typical infant and child CPR class consists of two sessions: The first teaches how to care for babies from birth to age 1. The second addresses children from age 1 through age 12. The full class usually lasts about five hours, or four hours for just one of the sessions. The techniques are different for babies and older children, so you may want to learn both.
It’s worth this small investment of money and time to learn skills that could save your child’s life.
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Get Your Twins to Sleep at the Same Time
By admin | April 9, 2008
Twins can mean double the trouble and double the fun, but it’s hard to remember the fun part when you’re struggling to get your crying twins to go to sleep and stay asleep. Here are some recommended strategies and tips.
Establishing a soothing bedtime routine such as a warm bath, a bedtime story, and a few minutes of cuddling, will help prepare your twins for sleep. If you stick to a consistent bedtime routine, your toddlers will soon learn the signal that it’s time to settle down.
Help them learn to fall asleep on their own by letting them drift off once they’re in bed, rather than just before you put them down to sleep.
The tendency is to take care of the screaming baby before the calm one. Try to resist this behavior because your quiet child will miss out on the attention he needs. Ensure that your quiet one is happy and settled first. Don’t worry about one twin waking up the other: Most twins and multiples aren’t bothered by their sibling’s crying, even when they’re in the same room.
When your twins get older, they’re more likely to spend bedtime and naptimes talking and playing rather than getting their needed shut-eye. Some parents find that giving each twin his or her own room stops the nighttime antics and gives everyone some much-needed rest.
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