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Studies have shown that it is less likely for women that are pregnant to have a unhealthy or premature baby if they get a flu vaccination while they are pregnant.  When women are vaccinated against the flu studies have shown that babies are born larger and more healthy.  There was a meeting in Philadelphia this past Thursday of the infectious Disease Society of America and the results were shared at this meeting.  They hope that with the release of this new information that pregnant women will be more likely to get their flu shots as recommended.

The studies have proven that flu vaccines not only protect the woman, who are extremely susceptible to flu like symptoms when they are pregnant but the vaccines also protect the baby while in the womb and after birth.  So what we are talking about here is one shot taking care of two people and the researchers hope that if pregnant women don’t want to take advantage of the vaccine for themselves that they will do if for their baby.

The studies show that if a pregnant woman gets a flu vaccination then the likelihood of her baby being born underweight and premature are much in her favor if she decides to go ahead with the vaccination.  With the increasing spread of the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic and the release of these studies it is highly recommended for pregnant women to get the vaccination while they are pregnant.

Once a year it sneaks up on us, pumpkin carving, ghouls, goblins, witches and their broomsticks.  It’s almost that time of year again and as parents our main goal should be keeping our little ones safe while having a fun and eventful trick-or-treating experience.

Remember when you were a kid and how excited you were to dress up and fill your bag full of treats… Remember how exciting it was and how it was very much a competition to see who could fill up their bag with the most goodies?  Well it’s the same for your kids… just a different day and age.  As parents we must take certain precautions to keep out little ones safe while enjoying their Halloween at the same time.  I’ve compiled some really helpful tips for you to share with yourself, your little ones and your teens as well.

-First and foremost… Do NOT Drink and Drive… cops are always out in FULL force on Halloween night and they won’t hesitate to give you or your loved ones a DUI or some other ticket… it’s their job

-Remember, having a front porch light on or a lit jack-o-lantern means that trick-or-treaters are welcome at your residence and they will continue to come until the lights have been cut off or blown out.  So once your goodies are gone then remember to cut off your porch light and blow out the candles.

-Parents make sure that your kids know it is important to stay in groups and never to wander of by themselves.  The buddy system or something similar will probably work with your younger kids.

-There are some strange people in this world and most are hard to recognize especially on Halloween… so no matter how time consuming it may be… please check your childrens treat bags for any goodies that may look suspicious or like they have been tampered with.

- It’s always a good idea to wear reflective clothing and carry flashlights when you are out with your kids after dark. This is even more important on a night like Halloween. And of course watch out for traffic and remind your children to look both ways before crossing the street.

- All mask are fun and scary.  However, they do restrict your childs vision when worn… especially at night.   Try and refrain from wearing any that may limit your childs vision especially when out trick-or-treating… Face Paint is a good way to get around having a mask.

-It is also smart to only allow your children to go as far as the front porch and not allow your kids to enter anyone’s home who they do not know.  It is smart to stay in your own neighborhood and away from dark houses.

We hope you and your entire family have a fun, safe, spooky, and eventful Halloween!

So, you just found out that you are having a baby Girl. This is great news! Now you can start planning the baby room in advance, since you know that you will be having a sweet baby girl. Most of the time the bedding that you choose is going to have a rather large impact on the rest of the room and its decor and accessories. There are a ton of things that you will need to keep in mind when you are working on the nursery for your little baby girl that is on the way. When you are planning the room for your little baby girl, one of the most important decisions that you are going to make is the baby girl bedding that you want for the room. So, it’s vital that you know how to pick out the best baby girl bedding. Here are some important considerations that you will want to remember when you are picking out the best bedding for your little baby girl.

The first thing is whether or not the bedding is appropriate for the age and gender. When you are choosing for your little unborn baby girl, you are going to want to make sure that you go with something that you like, since your baby girl probably won’t really care that much about the baby bedroom decor. However, once she gets a bit older, remember that colors are going to be important to your developing baby. So, make sure that you go with a decor in the baby room that is going to be nice and colorful. There are a variety of great options out there when it comes to baby girl bedding, and you’ll be sure to come up with the best option for your baby’s nursery.

Another very important considerations that you want to keep in mind when it comes to the baby girl bedding you want in the baby bedroom is the comfort of the bedding. You want to make sure that your baby girl is going to be comfortable so he can sleep. Of course while you already know what it takes to make you comfortable when you sleep, you’ll find that it’s quite a bit harder to pick out bedding that is going to be comfortable for your baby girl. To keep her comfortable, you will want to start out with a great mattress that is going to be very comfortable without being too soft. Also, you’ll want to make sure that the baby sheets that you choose are very soft as well as durable. They need to be soft to protect the baby’s skin, but they need to be durable because you’ll probably be washing them on a regular basis. So, take your baby’s comfort into consideration when you are trying to choose the baby bedding.

Of course choosing a beautiful style is also an important consideration when it comes to baby bedding. There are many different baby girl styles that you can choose from today that it’s really hard to choose just one style. There are lovely bedding sets that have whales on them, some with owls, others with circle decor, and even others that have princesses on them. Whatever the style that you choose, remember that the theme is going to have to be carried throughout the room, so make sure that this is an option before you make up your mind.

Well by now I’m sure that all of you have heard about the hot new green product bamboo sheets and how they feel so much like silk but are enviromentally friendly.  To help spread the word about this new product I have created a Facebook Fan Page for all of you fellow facebookers out there.  So show your support today and become a Full Fledged Fan of Bamboo Sheets and make it “official”.

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Bamboo fiber is 100% made from bamboo through a high-tech process. The raw material bamboo is selected from non-polluted areas in Asia.
The whole distilling and production process produces natural and eco-friendly fiber without any chemical additives. Bamboo fiber is also a unique biodegradable textile material. As a natural cellulose fiber it can be
100% biodegraded in soil by microorganisms and sunshine.

It is a common fact that bamboo can thrive naturally without using pesticide. Scientists have found that bamboo owns a unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostatic bio-agent. This substance is combined with bamboo cellulose during the process of being manufactured into bamboo fiber resulting in a naturally antibacterial fabric. This antibacterial property means fabrics stay fresh and keeps away odor causing bacteria. It is proven that wash after wash, bamboo fiber fabric still possesses excellent function of antibacteria. Bamboo fiber’s natural anti-bacteria does not cause skin allergy as can sometimes happen with chemical antimicrobial .

Another benefit of bamboo fiber is its unusual ability to breathe and ventilate. A cross-section of the bamboo fiber will show that it is filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes, giving excellent moisture absorption and ventilation. With this unparalleled micro-structure, bamboo fiber fabrics can absorb and evaporate moisture in a split second, making people feel extremely cool and comfortable in the hot summer.

Bamboo fabrics are made from pure bamboo fiber yarns which have excellent wet permeability, moisture vapor transmission property, superior strength and durability over time, soft and comfortable hand, better drape, easy dying, and splendid colors. It is a newly founded, great prospective green fabric. Bamboo fiber is praised as ” the natural, green and eco-friendly new-type textile material of 21st century” .