Sunday, May 29, 2011
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Pool Toys Add to Backyard Fun
Do you own a swimming pool? How do you entertain the kids while trying to relax away from work? Pool toys can be the answer to tons of backyard fun. There are so many pool toys to choose from. And there are pool toys that suit the size pool you have, from a toddler's pool to an Olympic size. Items can be anything from lounges to motorized wind-up swimming toys.
One of the most important things to consider before purchasing an outdoor pool toy is safety. Does the toy float? Can a child get tangled in it? Can it be thrown safely? These and other questions should be addressed. Children can be rather rambunctious in a swimming pool, and fun is what it's all about, but toy safety should be in the parent or pool supervisor's mind at all times.
Floating toys are best and the most fun. There are lounges, tubes, and even trampolines for any age that can fit in any above ground pool. Small, swimming, wind-up toys are wonderful fun for babies and toddlers, even preschoolers. You can purchase bendable floating, colorful pipes that can be wrapped around the chest for those learning to swim. The traditional "inner tube" has taken on a new form, that of animal shapes, or even a picture of a favorite cartoon or child's television program.
You can also buy games for the pool. Water volleyball is an important staple of the larger swimming pools. For more experienced swimmers, a set of goggles and diving rings, or other sinking items can lead to serious competition. You can set your own rules and safety measures...there is no limit to what kind of fun you can have with this type of game.
Babies aren't left out of the action. Many products are out on the market today that babies and their parents can enjoy. Floating baby "swimmers", which resemble their walkers in the house, provide water fun. For toddlers, you can get a floating "island" that the kids can hang onto or jump off safely. Most floating products today are made from much more durable plastics and rubber than of yesterday, and they can usually be repaired with a separate repair kit.
Small paddleboats for larger pools are also available. This would be a great learning experience for toddlers and preschoolers alike. With adult supervision, a child can learn the basics of boating.
There are target games that have a diving and rising action. Simply float a target ring where you want it, and with finesse, throw your diving item into the water to have it float up into the ring for a score. There are products that bounce across the surface, which can lead to a teen "dodge-ball" game. Pool golf, pool basketball, pool tag, and even toys for the family dog are available to anyone with a pool. You are only limited to the size of the pool, or whatever your imagination leads you.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Great Outdoors Gift Ideas For Kids
There's an epidemic sweeping the world in today's technologically enhanced world. And it is affecting our children at an alarming rate.
Kids just do not get outdoors anymore. The Nature Conservancy and other organizations have produced studies that show that all of us, and especially children, are drastically reducing the amount of time spent with outside activities in favor of television, movies, Net surfing and video games.
A Kaiser Family Foundation study said that children spend 6.5 hours of quality time daily with electronic equipment. Another study put children aged 6 to 11 in front of the TV or a computer screen 30 hours a week on average.
While some time with electronic gadgets isn't so bad, consider this: if children do not make a connection with nature at an early age, they may never do so. And that is a frightening fact that can have major implications for our environment as the younger set grows into adulthood.
There is no denying that a Wii, Playstation or cool cell phone will certainly be drooled over gifts this Christmas, but it might be a good idea to balance those desires with gifts designed to get children introduced to the outdoors. Here are a few ideas to jump start that thinking:
Something with wheels. A new bike, rollerblades, scooter, skateboard, wheeled shoes. The outdoors doesn't have to be the deep woods or a quiet pasture. Cruising down the sidewalk or up the road is a good start.
Binoculars. A good set is not very expensive and opens up a new world outside.
Telescope. Also fairly inexpensive for a starter set and one look at the surface of the Moon, the rings of Saturn or Jupiter's moons may just be enough to get them interested for a long time to come.
Fishing rod and some tackle. Fishing gear comes in all different sizes, even kid-sized. Throw in some tackle, lures and a box to hold it all and you could introduce those children to a lifelong passion.
Kites. Name your price range and you are likely to find a kite to match. Remember how much fun it was to catch a breeze running and feel the tug of the wind on your string? What child could resist?
Night vision goggles. Believe it or not, they are available for under fifty bucks at some large department stores and they let kids see up to fifty feet in total darkness. How awesome is that?
A sled. It won't take much snow to make a sled go. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and there are few kids on the planet who wouldn't jump at the chance to fly down a hill on a sled.
Inexpensive digital camera. Some of the lower megapixel models have gotten very affordable as higher end models saturate the market. It's an electronic device, but one that can be used outside to capture all kinds of bugs, birds, or maybe you sledding down a hill. All right, so they will have to upload the pictures to MySpace or Facebook later on, but at least they spent time outside taking the shots.
A canteen. Hiking, biking or just walking to a friend's house can work up a thirst and it's good to stay hydrated.
Backpack. Great for stuffing a take along lunch, snacks and gear for a long hike outdoors.
Net and a bug jar. For the younger ones, but a great way for kids to find out about bugs and stuff.
So put down the remote, turn off the computer, step away from the couch and get outdoors. Explore. Breathe. Relax. And feel good about introducing children to nature and to their own backyards.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Friday, May 13, 2011
Keeping Kids Healthy - 10 Health Remedies For Common Ailments
Keeping kids healthy and safe is the top priority for parents. Most parents have experienced numerous trips to the pediatrician's office and even a few emergency room visits. Outside of a lollipop or a sticker received at the end of the office visit, most kids don't care to visit the doctor's office. Following are tips to treat some of the most common childhood ailments to avoid a few office visits (and the corresponding co-pay):
1. Bloody nose. Nosebleeds are a common occurrence in dry climates but can also be caused by colds, allergies, or an injury. To stop the bleeding, begin by calming down your child and pinching the soft parts of the nose together with your thumb and index finger. Keep their head elevated and maintain your hold for about five minutes. Once the bleeding stops, apply a light coat of Vaseline under each nostril. Use a dark-colored washcloth when wiping their nose so they won't panic at the sight of blood.
2. Stuffy nose. For those unable to blow their nose, such as infants and toddlers, use a bulb syringe to suction the fluids out of their nose. For older kids, use a non-medicated saline spray and have them blow their nose into a tissue. Use a humidifier during bedtime for easier breathing, and elevate their head with an extra pillow.
3. Cough and sore throat. Soothe a cold by giving kids plenty of liquids, including their favorite soups or frozen treats. Encourage them to drink extra fluids by offering them fun straws to use. To reduce inflammation in their throat, have them gargle a few times a day with warm salt water.
4. Medicine. Use a medicine dropper to squirt liquid medicine into the mouth of an infant or toddler. For an older child who can't stand the taste of the medicine, ask your pediatrician if you can mix the medicine with another liquid or a small amount of food. For those that must swallow a pill, wash it down by drinking water from a water bottle. The small opening of the water bottle will help guide the pill toward the back of their mouth and down the throat.
5. Eye drops. Pinkeye and other eye infections require eye drops. To ensure the drops stay in your child's eyes, have them lie down, or have another adult hold them on their lap. Gently pull down the lower eyelid and insert the drops. After the drops are inserted, children should keep their eyes closed for one minute.
6. Soap in eyes. To eliminate the burning sensation from soap in the eyes, encourage your child to wear swim goggles or a sun visor during the next bath to keep the shampoo from running into their eyes.
7. Splinter. Put a piece of scotch tape over the splinter. Most splinters will come off with the tape easily and painlessly. For stubborn splinters, soak the area in warm water for a few minutes and dry before applying the tape.
8. Bee sting. For bug bites where the stinger is still in the skin, remove the stinger by gently scraping the skin horizontally with your fingernail or with the side of a credit card. Apply a paste made of equal parts of baking soda and water. This will relieve the pain and itching.
9. First degree burn. To treat a first degree burn, run cool water over the burn until the pain is relieved then lightly wrap a gauze bandage around the area. Don't apply ointment or lotion on the affected area. To treat a sunburn, place a cool wet washcloth over the area for approximately 10 minutes. Follow up with a light moisturizer or Aloe Vera.
10. Band aid removal. For pain-free band aid removal, rub a little baby oil around the edges of the bandage. Wait a few minutes and the band aid should slide off easily.
Use these health remedies to treat your child for common ailments.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Should You Buy EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles For Your Kids?
This gizmo offers young and old kids real night vision experience unlike anything you have experienced before. Powered by genuine infrared light driven night vision engineering, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility up to fifty feet in even utter, pitch-black environments!
REAL infra-red LED based night vision ....
This is actually a really, extremely cool toy! With its pretty tough construction it come out as very kid-friendly. If you analyze this item, there is a big midsection object which is the camera, with two high powered infra-red LEDs on each side. Those can be turned on or off. While on, they visually glow a dim red but work as a floodlight for the camera.
The infrared light works great for observing far-off objects. I was making a trial in a complete black room of around 50ft long and I could distinctly make out details close to the far wall, I could even interpret the text on some posters. The goggles are surprisingly lightweight, lighter than I expected beforehand!
So if you want to buy a great Christmas gift for your kids, the "EyeClops Night Vision" will make you the coolest person this year - guaranteed!
With the EyeClops Night Vision goggles, your youngster may research dark surrounds with boosted infrared technology. Preparation is easy. Just enclose 5 AA batteries into the battery case at the rear of the head-set, and skid the power knob to turn on the goggles. When the screen display illuminates inside the right ocular, you'll be able to fit the goggles to your kid's head by adapting the soft rubberised straps around top and sides.
EyeClops Night Vision goggles are fitted with a hinged, flip-up ocular that may be opened up while the goggles are switched off, or closed whilst the goggles are activated. Your kid can select between the upper limit surveillance mode which gives out a hardly visible circle of red LEDs around the ocular so they can see up to 50ft in complete darkness, or apply the stealth mode to stay totally stealth while they search the dark landscape immediately around them. A minor knob on the side of the goggle head-set allows them to alternate from a black-and-white to a green screen display.
The futuristic construction of the indestructible plastic headstall adds to the fun of these arousing night vision goggles. Soft rubber moulding around the goggles and adjustable straps across the top and sides makes it comfortable to wear.
Although the EyeClops Night Vision goggles offer a crisp, clear picture of dark landscapes, their use should always be supervised by an adult. Since the display screen is small and allows for restricted peripheral vision, this equipment should be used in surroundings without potential tripping hazards. The goggles' handy flip-up eye-piece over the left eye allows for access to normal vision straight away if your kid gets confused or needs to have a pause from watching through the small display screen placed in the right ocular.
Long-lasting and lightweight, these cool goggles work so well that you may just find yourself borrowing them from your child so you'll be able to have your turn enjoying some super stealth, covert night missions of you own! :-)
Product Features:
- Eyeclops night vision offers young and old kids real night vision experience like never before
- Powered by genuine infra-red driven night vision engineering, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility up to 50ft in even absolute, pitch dark surroundings
- Conduct covert operations in your backyard, inquire nocturnal activities in your house and take your hide & seek games to a whole new level
- See up to 50ft in absolute darkness
- Eyeclops night vision lets you see in absolute darkness