Tips in designing baby's bedroom

I have been chatting with one of my college friends... Well our topic is about her newborn baby. She wanted to decorate the room for her 2 weeks old baby. She asked me if I could help her with it. The decisions to be made may seem endless when deciding how to decorate your baby's room, I believe that it is because as parents, we want the best for our child, we want everything to be absolutely perfect. I believe that the room we decorate for our kids would contribute a lot in their being. This are some few tips that I have learned and applied when I was in that stage. Hope it will help.

The first step in creating an atmosphere for your baby that will make him feel comfortable and loved. During the first few months of a baby, I learned that they already see but not that clear. So, I prefer to use high contrasting colors like red, black and white. It will easily get their attention. As they grow old... you can start adding some colors or themes in your baby's bedroom. To stimulate your child's imagination and help in building his intelligence and creativity, choose interesting, colorful styles and patterns on his/her beddings or crib.

If it is possible, paint the walls with light colors. Then post some posters that would gain their attention. This would help you save when time comes that your child is getting older and you need to replace the designs and decoration in the room.

Parents should be aware of the danger of suffocation when it comes to infant and newborn. Though we want our child to have something to catch his/her attention while he/she is on his/her crib, self-suffocation can be life threatening if the proper precautions aren't taken. Keep all small items out of a child's crib until they're at least six months of age. Small pillows, toys and any other light objects that your child can move present an immediate risk to the well being of your child if they are left in a crib.

Beax is growing up

Well... my little baby is growing up. I have seen her growing and learning time after time... day after day. She doesn't know how happy I am to have her. She is so precious to me that I can give up everything just to see her happy. My daughters are my strength...the reason why I keep on going. They give me the reason to live, to dream and to pursue more. With Beax around, happiness that I felt when Zea was born... just keep on multiplying. I find it really funny when Beax make face while trying to get my attention. I find it touching when she keeps on practicing to call me mommy. It is always a wonderful feeling for me and I know...will always be. I want to share with you, some of the cute picures of my beloved Beax.

Fears of your child

Do you get surprised when your child esp during the toddler age at some stage asks to sleep in your bed because of the monster, ghost and vampire?  Fear is a perfectly normal part of childhood. even me during my childhood days. For young children, fantasy and reality are not distinct. Unlike adults, children cannot reason with their fear. The task of controlling the fear falls to the parents and guardians. The matter is complicated because what a child finds frightening can be very subjective. Some fears stem from common concerns like thunder, lightning or death; others arise through personal circumstances, trauma and experiences. No single method of control will work on every child for every fear. The problem has solutions, but they can't be addressed without understanding what fear is, and why it occurs.
The important thing is to help the child control the fear, rather than let the fear continue to control the child. The trick is making the fear seem insignificant without disregarding it, approaching it seriously without blowing it out of all proportion.
Don't belittle his fears. Say you understand and that you will help. Say that you will be there for him.Explain that adults get scared too, that fear is normal. Show how you face up to your fears and deal with them.
Change the focus. Distract him, and remove him from the frightening situation. Embrace him tight and make him feel secure.
Remember that at the end of the day, she's just a child. Kissing her forehead to dispel bad thoughts is a tried and tested method, as old and effective as blowing on a minor cut or graze.