Archive for May, 2009
May 22, 2009 at 9:04 am
· Filed under Baby Accessories, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets, nursery decor ·Tagged baby, Baby bedtime, baby gift, baby gift basket, baby gift sets, baby lullabies, baby nursery, gifts, stuffed animal sheep
A change in the season is a perfect time to change up your little ones room, even if it’s just little bit. Spring is here and what better time to celebrate than with bright, sunny decor for your little one’s room! Your mood is probably lighter and brighter so why not pass that on to their room as well! Try these tips and ideas…
1. Always think soothing and relaxing.
2. Never think busy or over- stimulating.
3. Always think simple – like simple shapes and simple borders
4. Never think really bright ANYTHING.
You can add some spring artwork to change up the scenery. 
You could try some different lighting or a new lamp. 
You can even invite in a new stuffed animal friend! 
Have fun with it and remember…Emerald Baby wishes you and your little ones Sweet Dreams!
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May 13, 2009 at 8:52 pm
· Filed under Childrens Books, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets ·Tagged baby, Baby bedtime, baby gift, baby gift sets, baby lullabies, Childrens Board Books, Childrens Books, Emerald Baby, music, nusery
Here’s another way to make bedtime fun for your little ones. Try some variations on your routine with these suggestions…
1. Grab some books that have pictures and objects and ask some learning questions instead of reading out loud. How many objects are on this page? What color is the ball? Where’s the nose? This is a great way to work with them. 
2. After a few books… sing a song. The alphabet song; Twinkle Twinkle, and a classic favorite….”Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes’. This is almost guaranteed to get a few giggles, especially if you wiggle the ears and toes as you go. 
3. Pull your framed pictures off the wall or dresser and point out family members, or the eyes and ears in the photos. Use their own face in the photo! 
Have fun with it!
Emerald Baby wishes you and your little ones…Sweet Dreams!
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May 6, 2009 at 11:26 am
· Filed under Baby Accessories, Gift Ideas, Gift Sets ·Tagged Baby bedtime, baby gift, baby nursery, bedtime, bedtime routines, Emerald Baby, nursery, nursery decor, sleeptime tips, stuffed animal, stuffed animal sheep, stuffed animal teddy bear, sweet dreams, wall decorations
Whether your little one is still in a crib or perhaps transitioning to a toddler bed with their crib mattress, have you thought about checking out their nursery from THEIR perspective?
In order to really determine if your baby is looking around and seeing what you think they are seeing, try kneeling down or squatting down to their level and taking a close look around.
Where’s the nightlight? Can they even see it or is it blocking their line of vision, or being blocked, leaving them in the dark anyway? OR, is it glaring in their eyes when they look in that direction?- Where is the bed or crib location? Are they tucked so far in the corner of the room that when they look around they only see blank walls. Perhaps there is a picture of an animal whose eyes are staring right back at them possibly startling them in the middle of the night. Try calming wall decor like this from Emerald Baby .
- What’s the room temperature? Warm air rises, so, how warm is it at your child’s level in the room. Standing where you are in the room, it may feel fine. Once you kneel down, now how warm and comfortable is it? Consider a ceiling fan for reverse circulation or a small space heater.
Are they sleeping with stuffed animals? Do they have a few stuffed animals so their crib feels cozy or do they have so many animals that their crib or bed is cluttered? If you think your little one is a little cramped consider rotating a handful of those stuffed little friends .
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