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Tips for Staying Comfortable When Traveling with Infants aged 0-8 Months

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 07:52:00 +0000

Mothers may not want to travel far from home in the first few months after birth. As well as breastfeeding and changing diapers, newborns need constant attention, and taking them on long journeys is too risky. In addition, you will also feel tired faster.

But babies are not as small as parents think, Mother. At the age of 3 months, babies can be invited to travel during the trip that you are going to take is low risk.

Your baby will not find travel to bother him. At his newborn age, he cannot move around and endanger himself. So enjoy this time because when he starts running, traveling becomes much more challenging. Here are some tips for traveling with newborns up to 8 months of age.

Wear a hat on the baby to avoid the sun on hot days and make him comfortable in cold weather.

Prepare a medicine box to deal with medical problems when traveling with the baby. Don't forget the prescription, even if your baby only needs it occasionally.

Write down the doctor's name and phone number and the list of medicines the child is taking.

Keep your baby safe during transit by always bringing a car seat. The car seat will provide protection even if there is no seat belt to attach it.

In a car, babies should always be in the back seat, never put them in the front seat with or without an air bag.

When taking your baby on an airplane, if your baby's ears seem sore from changes in air pressure during takeoff and landing, persuade him to suckle or suck on the bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup. If the baby is placed in the car seat, give him something to suck on instead of taking him out of the car seat to feed.

Not all babies have earaches. If the baby sleeps quietly, so be it. He will wake up if he is annoyed.

If traveling in a different time zone and worrying about disturbing your baby, take precautions. Change your baby's sleep for the few days before leaving and expose the baby to sunlight when you reach your destination.

If the baby has eaten solid foods, bring only the baby food that is needed during the trip. You can buy back when you arrive at your destination. If traveling to another country or where it is difficult to buy what you need, it is a good idea to pack some food supplies.

When breastfeeding, bring bottled water so you don't become dehydrated.

If you are not breastfeeding, it will be more comfortable if you bring ready-to-use infant formula. Or prepare several servings of formula milk to carry.

Carry enough diapers for the trip, a bag for dirty diapers, and lotion for diaper rash.

Bring a breastplate large enough to cover the baby's clothes. Choose a bib that has a waterproof coating that is easy to clean, and can be folded for easy packaging.

Bring a bag containing several baby toys.

At least bring a set of changing clothes for you and your baby. Keep it in a place that is easy to reach, such as in a diaper bag to watch out for leaking, spit up, or other soiled diapers.

Bring a blanket so that when you are at the park, hotel or airport, you can provide a place for the baby to lie down, stretch out, or stretch out.

When you have to stay overnight while traveling, the following tricks will make it easier for you to travel with your little one:

Strategy of Unloading Carry-Ons

Do it immediately

When you arrive at your destination, prepare the room to be comfortable like at home. Put babies in bed with toys and older children with coloring books. Or ask your husband to invite them to play when you unload your luggage. Organizing the items you bring will make it easier for you throughout your stay there.

Playground

Collect toys and books on the bottom shelf, in a drawer, or in a corner. Providing a place for the baby to play with will make the room feel like home and prevent it from looking cluttered.

Baby Change Clothes Place

Place the wet tissue box, baby mat, and diaper pile in one area. That way you don't have to unpack the baby's bag when changing the diaper.

Kitchen

Even though your hotel room doesn't have a kitchen, make an area for bottles, plates, baby food, and snacks.

Coping with babies having trouble sleeping while traveling

Babies need sleep, but you don't want to spend holidays in the room because babies are always sleeping, do you? Follow these steps for the strategy:

Start taking a walk

When the baby can't sleep in the new bed for him. Take her for a walk and fall asleep on the stroller.

Carry the Baby

If your baby cannot sleep in the stroller, try carrying it in a carrier or carrier. If you haven't used it before, try a few times before you go. But not all babies like carriers, Bun.

Set Sleep Time For Babies

The most worrying thing about traveling with a baby is putting him to sleep in a new place. Here are some ways that he can sleep peacefully while traveling:

Do the Trial

If you plan to bring a portable crib for your baby, try using it a few nights before going out. That way, he will be familiar with this thing and can feel comfortable.

Reserve a room

If sleeping in one room makes everyone unable to sleep, order a suite or connecting room. With a suite you can get a kitchen area but a connecting room gives you more space at a lower price.

Hold on!

Maybe you want to come home right away when you take the baby out but he's always fussy, but hold on. Slowly, the baby will adjust to his new environment and schedule, as well as sleep. If you can last a few days, the next days will be more fun.

4. Keep Your Baby Routine

If your baby has a sleep routine at home, such as bathing, lulling, and drinking milk, do the same while on vacation.

In-room dining

Since time for sightseeing is limited by sleeping babies in the morning and during the day, save your time by eating in your hotel room or by packing a ready-to-eat breakfast such as bread or fruit.

Breaking the rules

To enjoy dinner out, you can adopt what is usually considered bad behavior. Like at home, you shouldn't watch TV while eating, but you can bring a portable DVD player when eating out. Playing cartoon films for children allows parents to enjoy dinner.

Breastfeeding

You can breastfeed anywhere as long as there are no restrictions.

Eat Early

Indeed, romantic dinners usually start at 8 pm, but with dinner at dinner time, the restaurant will be more quiet. That means there will be room for a baby stroller, and shorter food queues. Alternatively, if your baby likes to sleep on the car seat, make a reservation later and breastfeed the baby while waiting for the appetizer. Hopefully he will be asleep when you eat the main course.

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Baby Shower

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 May 2019 08:04:00 +0000

The Welcoming Committe on Board

Finding out your pregnant is the best news of all. Well, second to hearing the grand proposal of a lifetime. After a successful wedding ceremony, hearing that your love has borne fruit is the icing on the cake.

For first time expecting mothers, it is a difficult and herculean task to search and look for all the right stuff and equipment the baby will need. Moms-to-be need to list down all the things the baby would need at the soonest possible time so that little by little, each item can already be purchased and readied for the baby's arrival.

But there is another easy way to almost have it all, without getting too much headache over it. The solution is to hold a baby shower party! The only headache mom-to-be would have is the menu she would have to prepare on that day and that is easier for her.

Now the burden of searching and looking for baby stuff is passed on to the invitees. But another concern is raised. How will the baby shower go about? The best answer there is, is to have a theme that would guide the flow of the baby shower.

There are several ways of choosing and deciding on a theme. Do you want it to be based on color? In case you already know the gender of the baby, pink or blue is used to universally represent a baby girl or a baby boy. Or baby items such as a pacifier or a baby bottle?

How about character-themed baby shower such as the Sesame Street, Power Puff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory or the Looney Tunes? It could also be a time-of-the-day baby shower whereby each invitee is tasked to bring something the baby would need or use during that time of the day.

From www.best-baby-gift-guide.com, it suggests wonderful baby shower gift ideas such as a baby gift basket, a layette gift set, vital baby equipment, beautiful baby linen, a baby massage set, or a baby gift certificate. Each gift idea is unique.

For the baby gift basket, some ideas they suggest is to create your own baby gift basket or go for the classical clothing baby gift basket where you can never go wrong.

You can also go for monogrammed baby gift baskets, fun baby basket, mother and baby basket, gift basket for twins, or a pampering baby gift basket. They also have different suggestions for baby girl and baby boys. For the complete descriptions for each item, just visit their website and read on to find fantastic baby gift ideas.

Once the baby shower is finished, take stock of what is already there and not. For those items still missing from your list, make the necessary arrangments to have it readily available once the baby arrives.

Just some last few tips for a successful baby shower: hold it four to six weeks before the due date, establish a theme, write down the guest list, set the tone and size of the baby shower, plan the games, plan the menu, create baby shower party favors, and last but not the least, set the time and location, if it will not be held in your residence. Remember, baby showers are a fun way to welcome the baby that would be coming soon enou

Baby Bedding

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:30:00 +0000

The Baby Bedding Challenge. Having a baby is the most wonderful experience a woman can have as it is a fulfillment of the biological function of the female species. After the giving birth process, the real work begins. Feeding bottles, diaper changes, immunization records are just a few of the things the new mom have to learn quickly. And one important thing to consider in the arrival of the baby is the kind of baby bedding he or she will use.

Boutique Baby Nursery Crib Bedding Set

According to Dr. Mark Brandenburg (http://www.baby-place.com/crib_safety.html), the number one rule to follow in choosing the right baby bedding for your precious infant is safety. The second rule says safety and the third rule emphasizes safety. We are to conclude that it is not enough to say it, it must be emphasized that baby bedding is critical for the comfort of the baby.

In his article on how to find the perfect baby bedding, it must be neither too hard nor too soft. In the past, sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS was attributed to very soft baby bedding. This happened when the baby's mattress is too soft that his nose and mouth gets covered and the air he exhales is the air he breathes. This is dangerous for him since he would breath carbon dioxide rather than oxygen and the effects could lead to drowsiness, coma or even death.

There are a lot of styles and makes in choosing the baby's bed. And with that, it follows that the baby bedding must be a perfect fit with the chosen equipment. The three major selections are: a bassinet, a crib or a cradle. What differentiates one from the other? A bassinet is an oblong-shaped basket that serves as a bed for an infant. But sometimes, round bassinets are also available.

A crib is a bed that is flanked with high side bars for a baby or young child's safety. Cribs are usually more economical since the baby can use it from infancy to two years. While a cradle is a small low bed that an infant uses that has rockers on its stand. In all these, the material used to make the equipment should alert and signal to the mom how much safety precautions are needed.

Bassinets are usually lacey and full of trimmings. The baby bedding must fit the bassinet so that the baby's space is enough for him or her to be able to roll from side to side. The crib is usually square, thus, mattresses can be fitted to the size of the crib.

The baby bedding usually is a set of coverlet and small pillows. Hotdog pillows can also be placed inside. However, the pillows should not be more than two or three lest the baby can stand on them and could fall over. The cradle can come in various sizes and shapes. Some moms prefer cradles so that when the baby is cranky, he or she can be rocked to be calmed down. The baby bedding for a cradle should follow the shape of it. Not much can be placed inside it since it is used mainly to rock the baby to sleep. However, one need not the three to keep the baby safe, warm and secure. One will do and this would depend on the parent's preference. The most preferred would be the crib since it can be used for a long time.

Now that we've covered the basic equipment, how do we furnish it with baby bedding? We have already established that the baby bedding should fit the sleeping equipment to avoid accidents and other untoward incidents. The most suitable material to use is cotton as it is absorbent and cool to the baby's skin. Different designs must be used to stimulate the baby's color and pattern recognition. Therefore, the baby bedding is a crucial factor in keeping the baby happy and healthy.

The baby toy of all time

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:29:00 +0000

Baby beanies: The baby toy of all time?

Baby beanies haven't been around that much since they were "born" only in 1994 when Ty Warner introduced the first baby beanies in the market. Not many people know that a baby beanie or more officially known as beanie baby were first made by him. He made the baby beanie to be more lifelike by giving it more air. In other words, there was less stuffing inside each baby beanie.

The usual baby toys were stuffed to the hilt and they were stiff. While Ty's beanie baby was half filled with stuffing and half filled with beans. Hence the name beanie baby. Other competitors sneered and said that his toys would not last long. But exactly the opposite is what happened!

Now, the "original nine" as they are officially referred to are the first nine baby beanies Ty Warner made. These are the Spot the dog, Squealer the pig, Patti the platypus, Cubbie the bear, Chocolate the moose, Pinchers the lobster, Splash the killer whale, Legs the frog and Flash the dolphin. Collectors have dubbed them as such since these where the first baby beanies available that were selling at less than $5.00 each. Each baby beanie comes with a short poem to introduce it to the toddler. This was written on a red heart-shaped tag that is attached by the animal's ear.

Not much is known how many baby beanies are totally in existence since there are lines developed that create a family of baby beanies. The most famous is the teddy-bear baby beanie that was created. The basic pattern was just re-used and different colors were utilized to create a family. Different names were given to each teddy bear in keeping with the tradition of having a name. Some teddy bear baby beanies are usually used for commemmorative uses such as in the Fourth of July or there is a Diana, the Princess of Wales have been made as a commemmorative collector's item.

However, the official baby beanies were mostly animal shapes such as cats and pigs, dogs and hippopotamuses. These are usually brightly colored and stylized to make them pleasing in the eye. The official baby beanie comes with his or her own name. It has its own date of birth. And most important of all, a short poem that describes its personality.

The baby beanie crazed happened in the late 1996 when a frenzied collection of baby beanies started. This prompted Ty Warner to retire some of the baby beanies to hype up even more the sales and marketing side of his products. There were people who bought wholesale in anticipation of the possible future value of a single baby beanie. However, as with other fads that easily rise and can be easily forgotten, the baby beanie craze was just another fad that quickly fizzled. Or what the expectation of those "investors" did not materialize at all.

Inspite of what happened, baby beanies are here to stay since babies usually prefer soft toys that they can easily hug and bite and hold easily in their hand. Baby beanies need not be in the same family of baby beanies to be appreciated. A colllection of baby beanies show the kind of personality the baby has or it speaks the kind of personality the giver has.

One Baby Bash Coming Up

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:27:00 +0000

One Baby Bash Coming Up!!!!. Birthdays are one of the most important events in our lives. This day signifies our arrival in the world and the celebration of it is a commemmoration of that first time we've ever came into the world. Most especially for our precious baby.

Tips to get that baby bash on the roll and be the talk of the baby land for a week or so.

One, preparation of the baby bash is extremely important! Create a theme that you would like to follow. Would you like your baby bash to be a sci-fi adventure? Or would you want your baby bash to be a costume party? Or rent even an amusement park complete with the merry-go-round and a clown or two. Whatever you decide, the baby bash needs to be well-thought of to keep it organized as well as the safety of the guests can be assured.

The baby bash depends on the age of the baby. For one year olds, clowns would do so that he or she can facilitate the party since the most important guests would be the little children. Magic shows and puppetry would be sufficient to keep the children interested and satisfied. While for two years old and older, since by this time, they are already mobile and have learned to walk, a costume party or an amusement park theme would be the solution to keep the kids happy. Balloons to keep them preoccupied, cotton candy to keep them busy and lots and lots of kiddie food.
Second, sending out the invites. It seems that babies are conversational pieces. Thus, your network of friends increase since you meet other moms and dads who have babies near your baby's age group. They can become your buddies, swapping babysitting time when you need to unwind and relax. Their kids are your guests in the baby bash and not the parents. Thus, the baby bash must be geared towards the kid's enjoyment.
Third, preparation of the food. Since this is a kiddie party, finger foods should comprise most of your menu. Kids easily tire of food and so small portions must be served at them. If possible, separate the food of the parents with the kids, if the parents were invited.
Sometimes, a baby bash becomes an adult get-together when there are no other babies that could be invited.

Whatever you have decided what the baby bash must be like, keep in mind that the baby's comfort is more important. Sometimes, there are babies who are afraid of clowns. You must have an alternative activity in mind in case this happens.
Fourth, post baby bash activities. After all the food, the favors and trimmings gone, it is time to clean up. The most convenient way to finish all the food left is to ask mothers to take home a portion of the food served. This not only minimizes food spoilage, it would also keep the kids occupied during the drive home, in case they start asking for food.

Because there are kids who play all throughout the party and do not pay attention to the food. But once they have settled down, usually during the ride home, then they start to feel hunger pangs. Thus, you would be helping parents keep the kids behaved during the ride home.

Then baby bash need not be a strenuous and nerve-racking activity that moms would rather not plan for. It could also be enjoyable for the parents as well.

Why Baby Crying

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:26:00 +0000

Baby Crying. Communication - that's what a baby's crying is for. This sweet thing that suddenly turn into a fit of tears is just craving for your sweeter attention. All cultures in the world nod to this pattern all infants are accustomed to.

A baby cries the most during his or her first three months. Though the amount of crying steadily increase, the crying time period may vary from an hour to most of the day and this could still be considered within normal range. Like, whoah, right? Babies are also known as howling tear factories.

Some thought that a baby cries more during the afternoon accounting it to the anxiousness of the mother or the stressed mood of the father after going home from work. But the most accepted assumption now is that babies have this automatic screening ability they use to shut off all the noise that may stimulate some response from them so they could get enough rest. But in the long run, this filter weakens and totally disappears during the approximate age of six weeks. This, then, make a baby very sensitive to the external factors such as noise, movements, etc. And these generally elicit a reaction from a baby and how best could he or she respond but only through crying.

There are many reasons why a baby succumbs to crying. Deciphering these reasons is the major feat a parent must surmount. Here are some of the things your sweetsome baby is making you understand through crying.

Hunger. Yes, your attention-hungry baby is craving to let you know that his tummy is grumbling. This is the most common reason for a baby to cry, especially, during his early months. The pattern of the hunger howl could be characterized as being persistent, demanding and almost rhythmical. But that rhythm is not at any rate close to becoming musical, of course.

Boredom. What can I say? Aren't these babies just plain spoiled? Crying because of boredom, errr, I'd find that a bit more twisted or weird if it's with an adult that is. But babies are really built like this. Crying is their way of telling you, "Hey get me a life here!" Aside from attention and food, consequently, babies need a lot of stimulation. And when they don't get this, there you get your waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! The trick is to pick the baby up and play with him. This move may be frowned upon by some because of its amounting to spoiling the baby. But it is important to know that stimulation is also one of the major necessities of an infant and it won't hurt to provide him with some while in his growing age. This boredom cry is said to be also rhythmical and full of sobs and moans.

Discomfort. Pain is another precursor of the baby's crying. Who won't cry when in pain, right? Babies are not Major Paynes to endure the most excruciating discomfort they could undergo. They are little, vulnerable beings that need to be attended to when injured or when in an inconvenient situation. This cry could be more persistent, louder and more demanding. Shrieking and screaming, those are words that better describe the crying pattern roused by pain.

Another cause may be disturbance; surely, howling will proceed just when they're about to sleep or are already fast asleep and suddenly gets surprised by some noise, or movement. An illness that causes discomfort to a baby may also be the reason for a baby's bursting into fit of tears.

One Stop Baby Shop

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:24:00 +0000

Baby R Us: One Stop Baby Shop

If Toys ‘R Us is a company that offers various toys for kids, what does Baby R Us offer? No way! It’s not babies! Baby R Us offers baby products.

In 1996, Westbury, New York, Baby R Us opened its first store. It has been immediately followed with opening six more branches on different locations at the end of the year. After tremendous expansion and joining the Baby Superstore chain, Baby R Us store count has reach 218 at the beginning of 2005. What a mammoth feat for a baby store, right?

Babies R Us is considered a pioneer in retailing premier baby products. It is said to be the biggest store chain in the world that provides baby products. They have stores and online stores that assist in giving a unique and fun shopping experience for their consumers. It has a state-of-the-art baby registry service that provides more convenience when shopping for your baby’s needs. Baby R Us also has a Mother’s room that attends to babies’ necessities.

It has an online store that contains various helpful features that include the following:

The Baby Registry service is a product of Babies R Us teaming up with Amazon.com. Parents that are expecting their baby are permitted to create an online baby registry or update a registry that was set up on one of the Babies R Us stores nationwide. What this registry rids the parents is the inconvenience of surmounting geographic barriers and presumption of which products suit your baby. This way, when your friends and relatives plan to buy your baby a gift, it won’t be that much of a hassle anymore. All that they have to do is go online, select, buy and get the gift delivered to you on time. All the land-based Baby R Us stores allow all purchase returns as an added feature.

Baby R Us also constantly maintains a “Top Seller List” that usually include educational baby equipment, baby books, a pregnant mom’s book, diaper accessories, comfy baby bouncer, play gyms, baby call nursery monitors, a changing pad, monitors with dual receivers, an infant car seat base, baby wraps, toddler rockers, baby swings, nursery care kits, feeding bottle set, etc.

Baby R Us online store also allows browsers to check on different brands of baby products that suit their preferences. The following are the categories that Baby R Us provides various brands of products on: gear, activity, toys, nursery, health and safety, specialty stores, feeding, bath and potty, and clothing and layette.

Baby R Us also presents gift ideas to those who want to share some goodies to their little kids, nephews, nieces, granddaughter or grandsons. A gift set is always considered a hit in making parents with their babies smile with appreciation. These are often in baby gift basket forms that contain various items that deal with the parents and baby’s needs. There are also these “Parents Favorite” items and Babies R Us’ basic gift ideas that are never surmounted by novel items. Gift certificates are also available as treats to the parents-to-be. Baby R Us even added “new baby” or “pregnancy” e-card. Along with this e-card, the option of an e-mail or a paper gift certificate is still offered.

Babies R Us online even has this resource center page that includes various buying guides, checklists, articles, advices and other information that will both benefit the parents and the baby.

The Way with Baby Names

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:22:00 +0000

The Way with Baby Names. Choosing a baby name for your child is almost like choosing his identity. Ever heard about the association of a person’s name with his personality? That’s how our names really work. A name molds a person’s identity like a cookie-cutter. So, better get that best baby name for your son or daughter. Read on for some tips on how to provide that best baby name for your little angel.

1. Stop it already with the dictates of your family’s tradition. Choosing the right baby name does not have to always rely on what your elderly relatives deem to be the best baby name. It is your baby’s name, not theirs. So, better act like it. Once your baby is born he will be stuck with that baby name for life. That means it’s not wise to just settle for any baby name that will suit your grandma’s or auntie’s taste.

2. Take a look of a picture of his future. You don’t want your baby to be always called with a monicker that will forever ridicule him or will allow his playmates to make a big laughingstock out of him, right? Research about the meaning of the baby name you are eyeing to give to your baby. Don’t consider Beelzebub as a prospective baby name just because you heard it from a TV show and you find it cute. Don’t use Rodelfa just because a certain Mexican TV show’s hunky lead actor is called Rodolfo. Just plainly saying yes to your gutfeel, thinking of the people that pops into your head upon hearing somebody spout a certain name, trying to follow a fad by naming your baby a certain celebrity’s (sometimes notorious) or NOT THINKING AT ALL in giving your precious one his or her baby name are huge no-nos!

3. Consider reading the initials of the baby name you are planning to give your baby. Make sure they don’t stand for anything funny, disturbing or something utterly stupid. Christine Sue Irving? What will happen on the next episode? Alvin Stephen Stuart? He’ll surely remember not to get near any hole. Fran Ursula Catherine Klein? Uh-oh! See? Can you imagine the sickening situation you may put your child into when he or she grows up?

4. Go check your family tree once and for all. Some can’t still get away from some traditions regarding baby name decisions, especially when they have a special bond with a certain family member that they want that person’s name to be a part of their baby’s name. If your planning to still follow the tradition of putting a part of your elder relatives’ names on your baby’s name, you have to know whether anybody else in your family use that name too. You don’t want to confuse people when they’re calling a name that’s owned by two. Ask around.

5. Don’t go for the overkill. Being too creative on thinking of a baby name can backfire, I’m telling you. Examples are too unique spellings. It will be hard for the kid to keep on spelling his or her name to people who only know the common spelling of such name.

6. Decide with your partner in coming up with the best baby name for your sweet baby. It wouldn’t be nice to be always blamed when people ask who chose that awful baby name, right? Okay, kidding aside. Sharing on this kind of decision-making is a good way of furthering your bond as a couple, not to mention the possibility of coming up with a better baby name. Remember that the “two heads are better than one” thought also applies to dealing with the troubles of finding the most suitable baby name for your baby.

Sound, appeasing relatives and friends and avoiding embarrassing initials and discovery of disgusting meanings are some of the major concerns that should be considered in your quest for the perfect baby name. You might find them a bit taxing. But in the long run, you’ll see that doing your homework will make your baby thank you when the right time comes. Happy baby naming!

Baby Gift Basket Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 May 2019 15:21:00 +0000

Baby Gift Basket Ideas. Planning to host a baby shower? Or a friend of yours recently gave birth to a healthy bouncing baby? How else could you express that you care for that friend of yours and her baby? A baby gift basket could be the best present that would express your concern.

A baby gift basket is one of those themed gift baskets that are presented containing items that are of value to the recipient. Oftentimes these baby gift baskets contain the following items that will surely give delight to the new parents and to the new addition. You could make use of this information to create or stuff your own baby gift basket that will rid you of those more expensive commercialized kinds.

Nursery room items. These include colorful mobiles to keep the baby busy, lullaby music to soothe the infant, and nursery rhymes CD's. Bigger items like layettes, changing mats for tables and cribs, and other furniture for the baby may be found in de luxe baby gift baskets. Educational toys are also good to make the baby gift basket more beneficial in stimulating the baby's mental development.

Toys R Us. The following toys are also nice to place inside your baby gift basket. Rattles, pacifiers, teethers, feeding bottles, infant cups, bibs and spoons are also useful add-ons in your baby gift basket.

Bath Bath Baby. Bath products for babies are also commonly found in baby gift baskets. These include baby shampoo, baby powder, baby towels, wipes, bubble bath, brush set and tub toys that the baby will surely enjoy in the near future. Baby clothing's could also be considered as one of the best baby gift basket goodies that one could ever give. Just be sure that the clothes you'll give suit the gender of the baby.

If you are to a baby gift basket to someone with a toddler or a young kid, the items should also suit the baby's age. Soft toys, board books, board games, piggy banks will certainly win the jump with delight of a toddler. Clothes for toddlers are also nice to include in your baby gift basket.

If one is intending to give the baby gift basket as a baby shower present, it will be nice if baby cookies, baby cakes, jelly beans and other baby foods will be found there. Announcement and invitation cards may also bring some added surprise to the recipient of the basket. Small picture frames and albums could also add more fun to your baby gift basket. Surely, this sweet gesture will be appreciated.

Gourmet food, wines and other fine food may also be placed inside a baby gift basket for the parent's celebration.

Oftentimes, bows and ruffles adorn the baby gift basket. But one could still be more creative by doing a decoupage of baby pictures or baby items. Other handmade crafts may add personal touch to your basket. They could be in the form of papier mache', origami, sculpture, small painting, woven or knitted items, etc.

If the one giving the baby gift basket intends to give it during a christening celebration or baptism, a small bible, silver cups and any symbolic item that adheres to the theme of the celebration and that the recipient's religion appreciates may also be placed in the basket.

A small gesture like giving out a well-thought of baby basket can surely go a long way. The recipient's smile is enough to mean a sincere "thank you".

Advantages of Teaching Children Reading Early

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:17:00 +0000

Before a child learns to read, he or she must first learn spoken language, and this is one of the first instances in which family members such as father, mother, brother, and grandparent play an important role in "teaching" the child. spoken English.

Whether young children realize it or not, they get initial exposure to the alphabet when parents sing them an alphabet song. They begin to develop language skills by reading and speaking to.

One of the keys to teaching children to read early is to expose them to the letters of the alphabet, books, and read them often.

Reading nursery rhymes and children's books is an important part of making children understand the printed text. Talk to your children, and talk to them often, whether they understand or not doesn't matter when they are just babies.

The more you talk and interact with your children, the better they will develop. The key is exposure, and repeated exposure. After your child has learned to speak, you can start teaching them to read at home.

Parents (myself included) will often underestimate the learning abilities and abilities of young children.

When we first started our teaching reading program with our first child when she was 2 years and 8 months old, little did we predict that in just a few weeks, she would read not just words, but sentences and story books.

After about 3 months, by the time she is 2 years and 11 months old, our daughter can read the book "Getting to Reading - step 2 (pre-school level to grade 1)" with guidance.

The benefits of learning to read are clear - increased speech intelligibility, and better reading skills and reading comprehension.

There is no shortage of studies that have found many benefits in teaching children to read at an early age. For example, one study giving Stanford achievement tests at the start of kindergarten and then again at the end of first grade found that early language-based skills were strongly associated with later academic performance in school-age children.

Similar research has found that high levels of literacy in kindergarten are believed to better predict later literacy skills.

Having a home environment that is conducive to literacy growth is very important in children's development, and directly affects the development of children's language and literacy.

Studies have found that response and support for the home environment are the strongest predictors of children's language and early literacy skills.

My point here is to help make parents aware that children entering kindergarten with very advanced early reading skills will achieve greater success with systematic reading education.

It's never too late to start lessons and home programs to teach your children to read. Regardless of how old your child is, starting a reading program at a young age will have many benefits.

Start by talking, singing, and reading a lot to your child from birth, and once your child is able to speak, you can start a simple reading program.

Start by teaching your child some of the basic letters and their sounds, and even once your child has learned only a few of their letters and sounds, you can start teaching them simple mixes using the letter knowledge they have acquired. Provide ear training with your child on oral mixing and word segmentation.

One of the keys to teaching children to read is developing phonemic awareness. Research has shown that phonemic awareness is one of the best predictors of reading success in children.

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Teaching a Child to Read at an Early Age

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:11:00 +0000

By: ChildrenLearningReading.com

Tahukah Anda bahwa 38% siswa kelas empat memiliki kemampuan membaca di bawah tingkat dasar terendah seperti yang ditentukan oleh Penilaian Nasional Kemajuan Pendidikan (NAEP)?

The NAEP adalah satu-satunya survei yang sedang berlangsung tentang apa yang diketahui siswa dan melacak kinerja mereka dalam berbagai mata pelajaran akademis untuk Amerika Serikat. Dalam laporan mereka, NAEP menemukan bahwa 38% siswa kelas empat memiliki prestasi membaca di bawah tingkat dasar, dengan skor membaca tingkat dasar menjadi 208.

Untuk menempatkan sesuatu dalam perspektif, skala pembacaan AS memiliki skor batas atas 500, dengan skor pembacaan rata-rata untuk kelas 4 (217), kelas 8 (264), dan kelas 12 (291). Tingkat pencapaian membaca kelas 4 dikategorikan oleh NAEP sebagai Advanced (268 skor), Mahir (skor 238), dan Dasar (208 skor), dan tingkat pencapaian membaca dasar didefinisikan sebagai berikut oleh NAEP:

Siswa kelas empat yang tampil di tingkat Dasar harus menunjukkan pemahaman tentang makna keseluruhan dari apa yang mereka baca. Ketika membaca teks yang sesuai untuk siswa kelas empat, mereka harus dapat membuat hubungan yang relatif jelas antara teks dan pengalaman mereka sendiri dan memperluas ide dalam teks dengan membuat kesimpulan sederhana. [1]

Sayangnya, lebih dari sepertiga dari semua siswa kelas empat membaca pada tingkat bahkan di bawah dasar. Apakah anak Anda mengalami kesulitan membaca? Penelitian Kesadaran Fonemik telah menemukan bahwa membaca awal membantu meningkatkan kemampuan membaca dan mengeja anak. Bahkan, Panel Bacaan Nasional telah menyimpulkan berdasarkan tinjauan besar-besaran mereka lebih dari 1.900 studi yang mengajarkan phonics dan kesadaran fonemik menghasilkan hasil bacaan yang lebih baik daripada program-program bahasa secara keseluruhan.

Ada banyak manfaat dan manfaat yang didokumentasikan dari mengajar anak-anak untuk membaca sejak dini, dan mengajar mereka membaca dengan menggunakan phonics dan instruksi kesadaran fonemik. Jelas bahwa pengembangan kemampuan berbahasa dan pengembangan kemampuan membaca memberikan manfaat besar bagi anak ketika mereka maju melalui sekolah di semua kelas, dan bahwa bahasa awal dan masalah membaca dapat menyebabkan masalah belajar di kemudian hari di sekolah.

Misalnya, sebuah penelitian di Swedia menemukan bahwa anak-anak dengan riwayat masalah membaca di skor masuk sekolah jauh di bawah rata-rata pada membaca di kelas 4. Selain itu, anak-anak yang menunjukkan minat yang sangat rendah dalam buku dan membaca cerita sebelum usia 5 tahun juga mendapat skor yang sama rendah pada membaca kalimat di kelas 4. [2] Ini hanyalah salah satu dari banyak penelitian yang memiliki temuan serupa,

Jadi, bagaimana awal?

Pertanyaan bagus!

Tidak ada panduan yang ditetapkan kapan Anda harus mulai mengajar anak-anak Anda untuk membaca; namun, Anda bisa mulai menumbuhkan cinta anak Anda untuk buku dan membaca segera setelah mereka lahir. Tentunya, bayi yang sangat muda bahkan tidak akan tahu buku apa, namun berbicara dengan anak Anda dan membaca untuk anak Anda akan membantu mereka mengembangkan minat yang tinggi terhadap buku dan cerita.

Ketika anak Anda tumbuh dan bertambah tua, hindari TV-duduk mereka, karena ketika mereka mengembangkan ketergantungan pada televisi sebagai sumber utama mereka

Hiburan, menjadi sangat sulit untuk menghilangkan kebutuhan akan hiburan TV, dan membuat mereka menikmati membaca buku. Sebaliknya, simpan buku sesuai usia di seluruh rumah, dan bacakan untuk mereka sering. Anda akan menemukan bahwa mereka akan mulai mengambil buku dan pura-pura membaca sendiri, meskipun pada usia sangat dini, mereka masih tidak bisa membaca.

Orang-orang biasanya berpikir bahwa taman kanak-kanak atau kelas satu akan menjadi waktu yang tepat bagi anak-anak mereka untuk mulai membaca; Namun, ini bukan pendekatan terbaik karena penelitian telah berulang kali menemukan bahwa anak-anak dengan kesadaran fonemik yang baik sebelum memasuki taman kanak-kanak terus mengungguli, dan mencapai kemampuan membaca dan ejaan yang luar biasa saat mereka berkembang melalui sekolah. Di sisi lain, anak-anak yang masuk sekolah dengan kesulitan membaca dapat terus mengalami kesulitan membaca dan mengeja.

Klik di sini untuk mempelajari cara mengajar anak Anda dengan mudah dan cepat untuk dibaca.

Teaching Letter Names and Sounds

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:59:00 +0000

By: ChildrenLearningReading.com

So, you want to teach your child to read, but before a child can learn to read, he or she must first learn at least some of the letters in the alphabet, their names, and the sounds that they represent. To be able to read, a child must be able to recognize the letters, know the sound of the letters, and be able to recognize the letters quickly and say the sound without hesitation.

There is plenty of discussion and disagreement on whether it's better to teach children using whole language programs or using methods which incorporate phonics and phonemic awareness instructions.

I think the debate on this is settled when the National Reading Panel stated from their findings of reviewing over 1,900 studies that phonics and phonemic awareness produces superior reading results than whole language programs.

There is also some debate on whether to teach your child only letter names, or only the sounds which the letters represent. However, studies have also settled this debate by finding that teaching a child alphabet names and sounds together produces the best results.

In fact, studies have found that there is little value in teaching preschoolers letter forms or letter sounds separately. This was indicated by an Australian study involving 76 preschool children. The children received 6 weeks of training in either letter awareness, phonemic awareness, or control tasks, and then received another 6 weeks of training in either letter-sound correspondence or control tasks. The study found that training in either phoneme or letter awareness assisted with learning of letter-sound correspondences, and that the phonemically trained children group had an advantage on recognition tasks. The study found that there is little value in training in letter form or letter sounds separately. [1]

As you can see, there is basically no point in only teaching either the names of the alphabet letters, or the sounds the letters make. A child must learn the name and the sound of the alphabet letter. When teaching your child the alphabet, instead of simply teaching them the name of the alphabet such as "this is the letter A", teach them like so:

"This is the letter A, and the letter A makes the /A/ sound." (note: the /A/ denote the sound "A" makes, and not its name). Similarly, you can teach your child the other alphabet letters in this way including both name and sound of the letter. This is the way I teach my children the alphabet letters. Other studies have also determined that teaching the letter names and sounds together helped children learn.

58 preschool children were randomly assigned to receive instructions in letter names and sounds, letter sound only, or numbers (control group). The results of this study are consistent with past research results in that it found children receiving letter name and sound instruction were most likely to learn the sounds of letters whose names included cues to their sounds. [2]

To be able to effectively teach your children the sounds of letters, you must first master the proper pronunciation of the letters yourself. It is critical for you as a parent to be able to first say the sounds of the letters correctly before teaching your children, and this is much tougher than it may seem.

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Teaching Phonics to Children

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:36:00 +0000

By: ChildrenLearningReading.com
Phonics is a necessary part of any good method of teaching children to read. Teaching Children phonics and helping them develop phonemic awareness is the key to mastering words, which is the first key step toward successful reading.

Children need to develop a knowledge of the letters, the sounds represented by the letters, and the connection between sounds created by combining the letters where words are formed. This is an essential part of mastering reading, and enabling children to become independent readers.

By learning phonics and phonemic awareness, children gain the ability to pronounce new words, develop clear articulation, improve spelling, and develop self confidence.

When it comes to teaching your children to read, it must include three basic principles:

Reading for the child, whether it's a word, sentence, or story, must appeal to your child's interests.
Never pressure or force your child into reading, turning it into a negative "event" in their life. It should be a fun, enjoyable, and rewarding experience. This will take ample amounts of patience on the part of the parents, and some creativity.
Teaching your child to read must begin with the mastery of the phonemes - the individual sounds which makeup the words.

The basic process of teaching phonics and phonemic awareness to children includes teaching them the letters and letter sounds; then you teach the child to combine (or blend) various letter sounds together to form words; which is then followed by reading sentences and simple stories.

This is a logical progression for children to learn reading, where they develop accuracy in decoding words and pronouncing words.

This method of teaching also helps the child to spell correctly. Gradually, the different elements of phonics are combined to produce new words, and leads to the discovery of new words by the child using this process which becomes an "automatic reflex".

Teaching phonics to children should take 10 to 15 minutes each day, and these "lessons" should take place in several small sessions each day - such as 4 or 5 session lasting 3 to 5 minutes each. For older pre-school children, lessons can be slightly longer; however, several minutes each session is all that's needed.

One way to start teaching phonics to children with with ear training - by helping them develop the understanding that words are made up of smaller units of sounds, or known as phonemes, and when you combine these sounds, a word is formed.

You can start this with very short sessions, as already mentioned. A few minutes a day is all that you need. The key, however, is consistency and patience.

During these short sessions, sound out words slowly and distinctly. You can do this without even making the child aware that you are trying to teach them.

Simply take words from your everyday speaking to your child and include oral blending sounds into your sentences. For example, if you wanted to ask your child to drink his milk, you could say: "Joe, d-r-i-n-k your m-ilk."

The words drink and milk are sounded out slowly and distinctly. The level of sound separation can be set by you to increase or lower the difficulty. Thus, if Joe has a tough time figuring out that d-r-i-n-k means drink, you can lower the difficulty by blending the word as dr-ink instead.

Alternatively, you could simply pick different words and play blending sounds games with your child. You simply say the sounds of the word slowly, and ask the child try to guess what you are saying.

This concept of individual sounds forming words may take some time for your child to grasp. Some children will pick it up quickly, while other children may take longer, but one thing that's certain is that if you keep it up, your child will catch on. Below are some sample words which you can use to play blending sounds activities with your child.

J-u-m-p J-ump
R-u-n R-un
S-i-t S-it
S-t-a-n-d St-and
M-i-l-k M-ilk
S-t-o-p St-op

The first word is more segmented than the second word, and will be more difficult to sound out. Please note that hyphens are used to indicate the letter sounds instead of slashes.

ie: J-u-m-p /J/ /u/ /m/ /p/

This is done to make things easier to read; however, when you read it, you should not read the names of the letters, but instead say the sounds of the letters.

This type of ear training for phonics and phonemic awareness should continue throughout the teaching process, even well after your child have grasped this concept. It can be applied to words with increasing difficulty.

Again, please always keep in mind that not all children can readily blend the sounds to hear the word, so you must be patient, and drill this for days, weeks, or even months if needed. Consistency and frequency is the key to success here, and not sporadic binge sessions.

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How to Help Your Child Learn to Read

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:17:00 +0000

How to Help Your Child Learn to Read. The ability to read is vital for success. It helps your child succeed in school, helps them build self-confidence, and helps to motivate your child. Being able to read will help your child learn more about the world, understand directions on signs and posters, allow them to find reading as an entertainment, and help them gather information.

Learning to read is very different from learning to speak, and it does not happen all at once. There is a steady progression in the development of reading ability over time. The best time for children to start learning to read is at a very young age - even before they enter pre-school. Once a child is able to speak, they can begin developing basic reading skills. Very young children have a natural curiosity to learn about everything, and they are naturally intrigued by the printed texts they see, and are eager to learn about the sounds made by those letters. You will likely notice that your young child likes to look at books and thoroughly enjoys being read to. They will even pretend to behave like a reader by holding books and pretend to read them.

As parents, you're the most important first step in your children's journey into the wonderful world of reading. It is up to you to create the most supportive environment that turns your child on to reading - such as reading aloud to them often during the day and before bedtime, and placing age appropriate books for children around the house, so that the child will have access to plenty of books. Reading often to your child will help develop their interest in books and stories, and soon they will want to read stories on their own.

With the help of parents, children can learn how to read. Make reading into a family activity, and spend time playing words games and reading story books. This will not only help you child learn to read, but it'll also help them build a rich vocabulary, teach them language patterns, and help them fall in love with books and reading.

Below are some tips to help you teach your child to read.

Talk to your child - before a child can learn to read, he or she must first learn to speak. Talk to your child about everything and anything - whatever interests them. Tell them stories, ask your child lots of questions, play rhyme games, and sing songs with them.

Read to your child consistently everyday - we're all creatures of habit, and enjoy having a daily routine. Set time aside each day to read to your child. Read to your child every night. Make this their "cool down" period before they go to sleep. This not only helps your child develop an interest in books and reading, it also help the parent bond with the child, and develop a healthy relationship.

Help your child develop reading comprehension - typically, parents will take the time to read for their children; however, many parents do not put much emphasis or thought on whether their children understands what they've just been read to. Instead, occasionally, make an effort to question your child on what you've just read. For example, you read to your child:

"Jack and Jill went up the hill..."

You pause briefly and ask your child:

"So where did Jack and Jill go?" Or alternatively, "Who went up the hill?"

Young children may not catch on right away initially, and it may take a little practice, but they'll eventually catch on and begin to develop a deeper understanding of what they are reading. This is a very important step in helping your child develop reading comprehension. Of course, don't do this every single time you read, or your child will quickly get bored and lose interest. Do it at random times, and do not over do it.

Help your child to read with a wide variety of books and keep reading fun - There is no shortage of children books, and you should always have a wide variety of children books, stories, and rhymes available. Reading is a lot of fun, for both parents and children. Read to your child using drama and excitement, and use different voices. Give your child the option of choosing what book they want you to read, instead of picking the book you want to read to your child.

When reading to your child, read slowly, and point to the words that you are reading to help the child make a connection between the word your are saying and the word you are reading. Always remember that reading should be a fun and enjoyable activity for your children, and it should never feel like a "chore" for them. By: ChildrenLearningReading.com

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Best Way to Teach Kids to Read

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:06:00 +0000

By: ChildrenLearningReading.com

What's the best way to teach children to read? According to the National Reading Panel, "teaching children to manipulate phonemes in words was highly effective under a variety of teaching conditions with a variety of learners across a range of grade and age levels and that teaching phonemic awareness to children significantly improves their reading more than instruction that lacks any attention to Phonemic Awareness." [1] This is a statement made by the National Reading Panel (NRP) in their report titled "TEACHING CHILDREN TO READ: An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction."

Phonemic Awareness instruction was selected for review by the NRP in their report because studies have identified phonemic awareness and letter knowledge as two of the best predictors of how well children will learn to read in their first 2 years of entering school. There is strong Scientific evidence to suggest that phonemic awareness instructions are an important part in helping children develop reading skills.

One study discussed the presence of phonemic awareness in Austrian children aged 6 to 7 that were unable to read when first entering school. This study found that many children had not one correct response in their test of a simple vowel substitution task. However, a few children who exhibited high phonemic awareness scored close to perfect on this same task. The study further stated that "there was a specific predictive relationship between initial phonemic awareness differences and success in learning to read and to spell." Even more importantly, the study indicated that it was phonemic awareness abilities, and not IQ, that predicted the accuracy of reading and spelling at the end of grade one. Children with high phonemic awareness at the beginning of grade one had high reading and spelling achievements at the end of grade one, compared to some children with low phonemic awareness who had difficulties learning to read and spell. [2]

In the National Reading Panel report, they also determined that the beneficial effects of phonemic awareness on reading lasts well beyond the period of training. While phonemic awareness instructions are proven to significantly help children learn reading, it is not a complete reading program. What it does, is provide children with a foundational knowledge base of the alphabet language. The NRP analysis also showed that phonics instructions produces significant benefits for students from kindergarten through grade 6, and is also helpful for children with learning to read difficulties.

Children who are taught with phonics and phonemic awareness instructions are consistently able to decode, read, and spell, and even demonstrated significant improvement in their ability to comprehend text. Even older children who receive these similar teachings improved their ability to decode and spell. The NRP made a key statement saying that "conventional wisdom has suggested that kindergarten students might not be ready for phonics instruction, this assumption was not supported by the data. The effects of systematic early phonics instruction were significant and substantial in kindergarten and the 1st grade, indicating that systematic phonics programs should be implemented at those age and grade levels."

However, I would like to further expand on that by saying that children as young as two years old can learn to read through phonics and phonemic awareness instructions. If a young child can speak, then they should be able to learn to read, even if they are as young as two years old. In fact, I have proven this with my own children. We started teaching our daughter at 2 years and 8months, and she was very capable at reading by the time she was just 2 years and 11 months old.

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3 Tips to Teach Your child How to Read

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:45:00 +0000

By: ChildrenLearningReading.com
Learning to read at a young age is important for the development of the child. It helps them develop a better understand of their surroundings, allows them to gather information from printed materials, and provides them with a wonderful source of entertainment when they read stories and rhymes. Children develop at different rates, and some children will develop reading skills quicker than other children; however, what's important is that as the parent, you are keenly aware of your child's maturity and reading level to provide them with appropriate books and activities to help them improve.

As parents, you are the most important teacher for your children. You will introduce your child to books and reading. Below we have some tips to help you teach your child to read.

Teach Your Child How to Read Tip #1

Teach your child alphabet letters and sounds at the same time. Studies have shown that children learn best when they are taught the letter names and letter sounds at the same time. In one study, 58 preschool children were randomly assigned to receive instructions in letter names and sounds, letter sound only, or numbers (control group). The results of this study are consistent with past research results in that it found children receiving letter name and sound instruction were most likely to learn the sounds of letters whose names included cues to their sounds. [1]

When teaching your child the letter sounds, have them slowly trace the letter, while saying the sound of the letter at the same time. For example, if you were teaching your child the letter "A", you would say:

"The letter A makes the /A/ (ah) sound."

Then have your child say the /A/ sound while tracing the letter with his or her index finger.

Teaching a Child How to Read Tip #2

When teaching your child to read, always emphasize with them that the proper reading order should be from left to right, and top to bottom. To adults, this may seem so basic that anyone should know it. However, our children are not born with the knowledge that printed text should be read from left to right and top to bottom, and this is why you'll sometimes see children reading from right to left instead - because they were never explicitly taught to read from left to right. When teaching your child how to read, always emphasize this point with them.

Teach Your Child How to Read Tip #3

Teach final consonant blends first. Teaching words such "at" and "and" can lead your child directly to learning words that rhyme with these. For example, for "at", you can have:

Lat
Pat
Mat
Cat
Sat
Bat
Spat
Chat

For "and", you can have these rhyming words:

Sand
Band
Land
Hand
Stand
Bland
Brand
Grand
and so on...

You can start teaching blends once your child has learned the sounds of some consonants and short vowel sounds. You don't need to wait until your child has mastered the sounds of all the letters before teaching blends.

Learning to read is a long process, but it doesn't have to be a difficult process. Broken down into intuitive and logical steps, a child as young as two years old can learn to read, and older children can accomplish even more.

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