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Engaging, Educational, Bay Area Super Nanny with 20+yrs WEBSITE!!
Super Nanny | | 
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Hello Parents,
I am very responsible, experienced, adventurous, and fun!
Give your children the gift of an educational, laughter filled with
season. Specializing in early education with newborns-
five years old. I believe that experience and education
provide the best experience for children. I will provide a
fun, nurturing and enriching/educational environment each
day in your home. Check out my website and you will see I
love my career and I truly love children. Talk to you soon
Cherrelle Aka: Bay Area Super Nanny
Available: NOW!! I just ended a share care position in Berkeley
Call Me:) 1-800-919-1842 FT or PT 30-60hrs a week
Mother of three children 19,18,15
Regular schedule preferred, available for spontaneous
planning as well:)
Check Out My Website:
WWW.BAYAREASUPERNANNY.COM
I offer phone interviews 1st:) Then face to face!!
Newborn, Babies, Nannies, Love, Super Nanny, New Mothers, Toys, Books, Breast feeding, Educational (all tags)
Ask the Safety Guy: I have a newborn; where and when should I begin my babyproofing?
Dana | | 0
It is not too early to start making your home safer for both you and your baby. You are right to recognize that you have several months before your baby becomes mobile enough to get into a lot of trouble, but here are several issues you may want to address right away.
The Basics: Be sure you have smoke detectors with fresh batteries in each bedroom, in the adjacent hallway and on each level of your home. Consider obtaining a Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitor as babies, due to their high metabolism, are more susceptible to CO poisoning. And do not overlook the importance of having a fire extinguisher mounted to the wall on each level of your home and an escape ladder for the second story. Consider keeping an extra infant carrier with the escape ladder to ease your exit with baby in tow.
Do It Now: Evaluate your furniture and securely brace to the wall anything that may topple in an earthquake. Do not overlook dressers and shelves that your toddler may attempt to climb a year or so from now. Check your water heater temperature setting to ensure it is as low as possible and not greater than 120 degrees. Finally, make sure your throw rugs have fresh grips beneath them. Otherwise, a grandparent or babysitter may slip and fall while carrying your baby. This is also a good time to prepare or purchase your disaster kits that you can supplement with baby supplies and food.
Sooner Rather Than Later: Technically, you probably do not have to address the safety hazards hidden in your cabinets until your baby is mobile. However, if you latch your “dangerous” cabinets prior to your child exploring them, you can use a lower cost and more adult-friendly latch. Latches installed after a child has explored the cabinets need to be much more sophisticated in order to be effective. Door stops with removable caps (choke hazard) are one of the first things an infant will discover and thus they should be removed or replaced with one piece units. Electrical outlets are the next potentially hazardous fascination (using the sliding plate covers rather than the old-fashioned push-in plugs).
Think About Your Guests: Many of us experience an influx of guests and visitors upon becoming parents. Many of these guests may also have young children, so you may want to accelerate the installation of some safety features (i.e. gates, pool fencing, etc.) to facilitate safe and stress free visits. And do not forget about Grandma and Grandpa. Adding railings on the stairs or grab bars in the guest bathroom with ensure a safe stay for them as well.
In summary, my advice to you is to get started right away with the above referenced tasks as soon as possible. But while you are at it, enjoy and savor this time as much as possible as the days of laying your baby on a blanket (and her actually staying there) are so special and too short-lived. Then at the first signs of mobility, jump into high gear to create a safe environment for your little to explore, grow and learn.
Submit your questions to pros@homesafety.net. Martin Simenc, The Safety Guy, is the President of Home Safety Services, Inc., the Bay Area’s largest and highest rated baby proofing company.
They can be reached at 1-888-388-3811 or www.homesafety.net
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Postpartum Depression Also Happens To New Dads
Tori Kropp RN | | 0
a link to youtubeDepression frequently affects pregnant women and new moms. But a recent analysis of several studies involving over 2500 men, have shown that 10% of newborn fathers also experience postpartum depression.
depression, postpartum, birth, fathers, dads, newborn, therapy (all tags)
Babysitter with newborn experience
moshine13 | | 0
I have a four month old little girl and am looking for someone to recommend a reliable and experienced babysitter for one night a week or maybe a few hours on the weekend. They need to have a car and references. Thanks! ~Montana
Mom looking to care for another infant
stellabillings | | 0
Hi, I'm staying home with my 2 month old son, Isaiah, for 4 months and am looking for another baby of about the same age to care for with mine during that time. Ideally, I'd like this to be for December-February, but temporary arrangements of 3-4 weeks are fine too. Maybe you're going to start daycare but want to wait until your baby's a bit older, or you're on a waiting list? I'd like to work with a family 2-3 days per week, at my place or yours. The pay is somewhat negotiable, but I'm thinking of around $15/hour. I'm a very respectful, loving, fun mom with lots of enthusiasm, fun, awareness and attachment. If you're interested, we can meet to see whether we're a fit. I'd also love any suggestions for places to inquire about this sort of arrangement. Thanks! -Stella
A good list of activities or a Baby Schedule
A Dogg | | 1
I don't know if this is helpful for anyone else but I found myself with a few empty moments so I ended up reading to her but this gives great advice.
What to do with your baby in the morning (7am to 11am):
30 - 60 minutes good morning routine - a basic good morning routine includes diaper change, breakfast, and getting your baby dressed.
15 - 30 minute morning tummy time - mornings are perfect for tummy time, because your baby’s been sleeping on her back all night.
30 - 60 minute morning bouncy seat time - place your baby in her bouncy seat, or a stand up non-mobile activity center and take her into the bathroom with you as you shower. You can chat with her while you scrub.
15 minute morning story time
30 minute playtime
30 - 60 minute morning walk - walks outside are not only entertaining for your baby, but healthy for you as well. Use a front baby pack or stroller. If it’s rainy and you don’t enjoy walking in the rain, head to the mall for a few laps. If you don’t feel like a walk each day, at least get your baby outside for some morning air. If the weather allows, spread a blanket out and let your baby explore and relax.
Many Women Struggle With Challenge of Newborn
EllasMom | | 0
TUESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Many new mothers in the United States struggle with chronic emotional and physical problems, often with little or no support from their husbands or partners, all the while trying to meet the needs of their newborns, and in some cases the pressure to return to work, a new report finds.
"Mothers of young children in the United States are in a rather untenable situation," said Carol Sakala, an author of the report and director of programs for Childbirth Connection, a national not-for-profit organization that works to improve the quality of maternity care.
"Mothers are so isolated in our society. There is not an appreciation for the extent to which this is a very challenging time for this large population," she said.
newborn, baby, mother, postpartum (all tags)
