Bedding @ MindSay 
Use the following tips to avoid the worst mistakes parents make while buying baby bedding:
DON'T ignore safety
Ensure that the crib you use confirms to the safety standards set by the government. Look for any parts that can be potentially dangerous to your baby, such as sharp corners, flimsy castors, or slats that are too wide apart (not more than 2 .5 inches). While opting for a used crib, ensure that it is not included in the list of recalled crib models.
DON'T use allergy-inducing baby bedding material
Buy only baby bedding items made from materials such as wool, cotton, or baby-friendly synthetic materials that are not known to cause allergies.
DON'T buy soft baby bedding
Make sure that the mattress you buy for your baby is firm - soft baby bedding can suffocate babies and has been identified as being a leading risk for SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
DON'T stuff the crib with cushions
Avoid having too many items in you up the crib with additional cushions. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that you should never leave pillows, cushions, or soft items such as toys in the crib, as this considerably increase the risk of SIDS.
DON'T use bumper pads
Many health experts and organizations including the AAP recommend that you should NOT use bumper pads as these are believed to increase the risk of SIDS.
If you decide to use bumper pads, ensure that these are not soft or bulky, and are properly attached to the sides of the crib. Cut off any extra bits of string that may be dangling inside the crib. Once your baby starts sitting up or trying to stand, it may be safer to remove the bumper pads.
DON'T use rubber sheets
Parents often cover the mattress with a rubber sheet to ensure dryness. However, rubber often tends to irritate baby skin. Instead, buy one of those flannel-lined mattress pads that are specially designed for use with baby bedding.
Your baby spends the major part of the day in bed, sleeping. Therefore, it is important that the baby bedding you provide your child is comfortable, as well as easy to maintain. These are some commonly available options of baby bedding:
Cotton Sheets
Cotton sheets and blankets form a basic requirement for your baby's bedding. They can be indispensable in helping you maintain a comfortable temperature for your baby. This is because they can be used in layers, allowing you to add or remove them according to your needs. While you can easily buy cotton sheets in sizes that are appropriate for use as baby bedding, in a pinch, you can also cut them out from normal bed sheets meant for adults.
Pillows and Cushions
While an assortment of cushions surrounding your child may look adorable, resist the temptation to use them as baby bedding. Cushions and pillows are known to increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Besides, they may also make your baby hot. If you must include a pillow as part of your baby's bedding, remember, a firm one is preferable to a soft one.
Baby Sleeping Bags
Sleeping bags are another option for your baby's bedding. An advantage with using them is that your baby will not be able to throw it off as with a simple cover or quilt. However, we’re not talking about camping sleeping bags. If you decide to use a sleeping bag, remember to buy one that is the right size, to prevent your baby from sliding completely inside. If you are using a sleeping bag for your baby's bedding, keep the temperature of the room in mind—a sleeping bag can become quite hot.
First thank you to atticsmouse , mamajo , and myclette for giving me encouraging words:D You guys are the greatest!
I feel a little bit better today. Even though I cleaned up the kids' heads, I am keeping home again today. Their heads are sore from the dayum shampoo. Plus once I get the last of the bedding and laundry washed in steaming hot water, I am going to treat their heads with veggie oil like Kym suggested. I refuse to be like other parents, treat once and then send back to school. I treated w/ the shampoo and today with veggie oil and next week with the shampoo again.
I rearranged my doctor appointments, I didn't want to go anywhere yesterday or today. I wanted to get my house back together. The doctor got back to me on what I thought was scar tissue from a mole biopsy, he wants to open it completely up and see what is going on because it isn't exactly scar tissue nor is it a skin tag. Once he sees what is going on in it he is going to completely remove the thing off and send it off for another biopsy. That is next week. I also changed my GI Surgan appointment to next week.
It rained all day yesterday to the point I had water coming out of the old orchard and streaming down the enbakment (how the hell do you spell that word?) on my drive and I have standing water in the one flat portion of my yard and in what use to be my garden. I am counting my blessings though that we arne't in the areas of NE, SD, and IA that are experancing flooding. It has been doing nothing but raining for about two weeks. My lawn looks like a dayum jungle! I bet if I look out there today sometime I will see minature monkey's swing from the grass and forest elephants and all those great animals! Last night I heard my pup Dooley just going crazy barking, whinning, growling, and moaning so I went out in the storm and the sky was a funky blue green. Well I wasn't about to screw with a possible tornado coming through so I unchained Dooley, rounded up the cats and brought them in. Ran down to the small barn and made sure the feral cats had a blanket and then moved the vechiles back about 50 feet from the house drive. We have an old tree that needs to come down and if a heavy enough storm comes through it will go down. Randy and my Uncle have been just waiting for the rain to stop to bring over a loader to stablize the tree while Randy goes up the tree and start bringing down branches before they bring the tree completely down.
Yesterday evening, we went down to my parents hosue so my mom could come through my hair thankfully I didn't have any nits, eggs, or bugs! I would have been soooooooooo pist! My hair may only be down to my shoulders but it is all one length and thick ass hell! Then they kept us for BLT sandwhichs and Papo took each of the kids down to his shop and had a lil chit chat with them. All he would tell me was that he asked them to continue helping me out. I am wondering if he didn't pull the whole responsiblilty thing on them:D
After we came home from dinner, I put some veggie oil w/ tea tree oil on the kids heads and sent them to bed. I sat down and just vegitated! I read 3 smut books and listened to George Clinton and Patra until about midnight and then I finally went to bed. I got up at 5:30 and started working on laundry again. I checked the kids and told them to go back to sleep and then called the school about 7:30 to let them know they wouldn't be in again today. I didn't have dial tone! I was like dayum I wonder if there are lines down somewhere! I went outside and realized that my lines were underground so I ran up the hill and asked my Auntie if she had phones. They have above ground lines. Yep. So I used the cell phone. Still drizzling outside and here I am dodging a Great Dane Pup with a soccer ball in mouth wanting to play, moving around the drive trying to find decent signal and it booms and the sky lights up and starts down pouring..........again! I finally got the call made to the school. Turned around and called the phone company and Steve got out here with in 5 minutes and fixed a broken line to the house. The whole time laughing at Dooley. My dog has serious issues with people but mainly men! He kept barking, moaning, and occasionally growling at Steve! It never fails I get the dogs that have mental issues!
I got my phones back, loaded dishes, have done more laundry, made bacon, eggs, and toast for breakfast, and took my meds. Sebrina is a bit put out with me because this is the second day I have missed meeting her up at Native Curves for our workout but she also understands. Today I am hoping to have my house completely back from all the washing and so happy that I dont' have to go anywhere today. Okay to the store to get a pack of cigs.
Hey all,
What's going on?? Not a whole lot here. Just finished watching "Extreme Make Over: Home Edition". I love that show It's awesome.
Anyway, for the past two nights, I've had to sleep in my basement. I had my room redone. My parents painted it yesterday. I didn't really want to sleep in pain fumes so I slept on the sofa in the basement. I didn't sleep well. I don't know why. I think it may have been because I wasn't sleeping in my room. I really don't know though. Because of my not being able to sleep, I'm suffering from a lack of sleep. I made it through the day without taking a nap. That's a big deal, especially for me. I didn't I could survive without taking a nap, but I guess I can. Anyway, that's all I have to say for now. I keep losing my track of thought. Later!!
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