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CRIB BUYING GUIDE: HOW TO SELECT THE BEST CRIB FOR YOUR BABY?

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Purchasing a cribis an exciting time for new parents. Some expectant mothers prefer to set it up a few months before their baby’s due date. This kind of preparation is essential as it gives you time to research and shop around for cribs that suit your requirements. You can expect your baby to spend a majority of his or her time in the crib, especially in the first year of life. Since the transition to a bed won’t occur until around age 3, you will want to invest in a crib that is sturdy and equipped with safety features.  The following guide will help you select the best crib for your baby: Space-Saving Features If you live in a home with limited square footage, it helps to invest in a mini-crib or portable crib. Both options require less than a typical, full-sized crib. Some cribs can be easily collapsed and folded, enabling you to store it away. A few cribs have wheels, making it easier for you to move it around in the house.  Stability Most baby ...

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT SHOE FOR YOUR CHILD

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Choosing appropriate footwear for your child is a must. The shoes you do purchase must be breathable, accommodating and safe to wear. Keep in mind that as your child is traversing through the different stages of development, his or her feet are developing too! The best way to do that is by picking the best type of shoe. Here’s how: Shoe Fitting Your child’s feet are growing. From infancy to age 4, your child will go through at least 12 pairs of shoes. Therefore it is important to check their feet size on a consistent basis. The best time of day to check is in the evening. From all the activity during the day, your child’s feet will swell. You can use a few methods to get the most accurate measurements. The first is the wall-to-toe method. Have your child stand up straight with their back touching the wall. With a pencil make a mark where the big toe is reaching. Now measure the distance from this line to the wall.  In the second method, ask your child to...