May 30th, 2009 | Gifts, Health, TO DOs | 1 Comment |
It’s summertime and unfortunately, some of us don’t have air conditioning for those hot crazy months of July and August, which will be here before you know it. Imagine the stress that comes with having a baby during the summertime, when it can get well into the 90s and even low 100s in the inland areas of Southern California.
1. If your baby likes to be swaddled, use a muslin, gauzy swaddling blanket that is breathable and will keep baby from overheating. One great summer product is The Peke Moe, which is a light cotton sleeping bag for baby. The enclosed sack keeps baby cool and keeps their hands from scratching their faces. You can swaddle them tightly or let them loose, if you or your baby so choose.
2. Stay out of direct sunlight and apply the sunscreen: American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies under 6 months not be exposed to direct sunlight. If you must do so, use a non-chemical sunscreen. There are a number of organic sunscreens for infants from California Baby SPF 30 Sunscreen to Earth’s Best Organic Chemical Free Sunblock.
3. When outside, try to stay in the shade, dress the baby in lightweight cotton clothing and put a brimmed hat on baby to keep baby’s head cool.
4. Fans are your friends – you can carry a mini fan in your diaper bag to fan your baby if you are caught in a store with no A/C, or blast a larger fan in your home. Using fans are also an eco-friendly way to save energy and money if it’s not too hot and you just want a breeze.
5. Don’t forget to stay hydrated and cool yourself. You want to be in good health and in a good mood to care for your baby.
May 14th, 2009 | Charities, Events, Gifts, Health, Uncategorized, products | No Comments |
The San Diego USO Charity Ball will be held on May 30, 2009. There are hundreds of items being auctioned off in a silent auction and we are so excited to be amongst the high caliber of items being auctioned for such a great cause. Please check out our earlier blog entry describing the USO. Below is an alphabetical list of the donated items being submitted to the silent auction. Bliss Nine would like to thank the generous vendors who took the time and heart to donate:
Aquario Studio Photography: Award winning and nationally recognized wedding photography studio, Aquario Studio offers a gift card toward a maternity, newborn, family or graduate portrait session at the beach of in the studio. Also a gift card for one photo session in studio or on-location with a print credit.
Bliss Nine: As a San Diego based concierge and baby planning service, Bliss Nine will ensure the mother-to-be’s needs and wants are met for the arrival of her bundle of joy. The winner can either use Bliss Nine as an hourly concierge service or redeem the gift certificate for the Baby Prepare & Care Luxe package. Gift certificate for a package of baby planning services.
Boon Bug Pod: Boon Inc. creates innovative and stylish children’s products that help make parents’ lives easier. The newest member of the Boon family, the Bug Pod joins the Frog Pod to help with children’s bath time clean-up, providing a drainable scoop for collecting and rinsing toys and a wall-mounted base for storing bath products. It attaches to the bathtub wall with either super-strong adhesive strips or screws, makes bath time clean and easy, reduces mold and mildew, stores and organizes accessories.
Cuddle Up Blankets: “Made In America” hand-made baby blanket by Cuddle Up. A beautiful, high quality 100% cotton flannel cream colored fabric paired with cream minky dot fabric measuring 30” x 35”. This local designer and creator has a background in art from SDSU. This great blanket is a patriotic way wrap baby up in warmth.
Hot Mama Gowns: Stylish and comfortable hospital gown, which is made of soft organic cotton and dyed using only 100% natural dyes or low-impact dyes that greatly reduce the harmful effects to the environment. You can look and feel great about what you are wearing. The gown is short sleeves for blood pressure checks and IVS and a snap open back for epidurals/spinals, while being fully covered in the front. There are built in panels built in for easy access to nurse the baby and you don’t need to remove your arm from the gown to access your breast.
Modern Baby Company: The Modern Baby Company has donated a 28 x 35” blanket with terry cloth backing. Soft plush microfiber pairs with stylish designer cotton prints to make the perfect modern baby blanket. The Modern Baby Company believes in the beauty and sophistication of clean, simple lines and minimalist design. By combining modern designer textiles, creativity, and thoughtfulness, we offer quality products for today’s style conscious families. The Modern Baby Co. LLC products are manufactured in the USA.
Shishu Home and Baby: Shishu has donated two blankets, which are both soft, luxurious, hand-woven blankets and throws made from bamboo. They are free of unnatural and chemically treated fibers. The large home throw is sized as a 50” by 60” blanket. The celadon baby blanket is 30” x 40” in size.
Sundin Photography: Local photographer specializes in candid portrait photography. This gift certificate offers a lifestyle photography portrait session for maternity, newborn, toddler, family or engagement photographs which includes a 1-2 hour photo session of 1-5 people and at least 25 edited images available for viewing and purchase in a private online gallery. The gift package also includes a CD of all of the images from your photography session.
Tiny Prints: Tiny Prints was created in 2004 by three friends who shared a love for giving and receiving good paper. Tiny Prints has grown quickly from a baby company to a preferred destination for everyday stationery. This quality stationery is sure to provide eye-catching baby announcements and thank you cards. Two gift cards, sample packs and thank you cards.
May 10th, 2009 | Events | No Comments |
It’s Bliss Nine’s first mother’s day for me and the business. For all Moms-to-be in the month of May, Bliss Nine is discounting its services for first time clients by 20%. As a baby planner, I enjoy helping expecting parents, families, extended families and friends with one of the biggest events of their lives – welcoming a newborn child.
Let a Bliss Nine baby planner help you prepare for baby in all sorts of ways. Gift certificates available.
May 1st, 2009 | Nursery, Safety, products, recalls | No Comments |
About 96,000 Jardine Cribs have been recalled due to the wooden slats breaking and creating a gap that can strangle infants and toddlers. These cribs are sold at Babies R’ Us and Toys R’ Us. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received reports of slats breaking and minor injuries relating to same. The recall includes eight models of the wooden cribs. This is the third recall of the cribs and has been expanded from 2008 and early 2009 recalls. You can visit the Jardine Crib website or CPSC.
Crib Styles involved:
- Americana
- Berkley
- Capri
- Hilton
- Olympia
- Positano
- Spindle
- Windsor
Only the Following Crib Model Numbers are Included:
BC-23, BC-36B, BC-36G, BC-36P, BC-007, BC-010, BC-010C, BC-010HP, BC-010W, BC-017, BC-107C, BC-107CR, BC-110C, BC-110HP BC-110W, DA617BC, DA620BC, DA715BC, DA770BC, DV730N, DV730W, DV830-N, DV830-W, 0108L00, 0113B00, 0113K00, 0303C00, 0303G00, 0303B00, 0308C00, 0309K00, 0108C00, 0312D00, 0102B00, 0102E00, 0308L00, 0302P00, 0302C00
