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Tips for Tidying Up Frequent Baby Spills

Experts say that playtime is the work of a child. This is true for all children, but especially for babies; so don’t be afraid of messy playtimes. What can be scary are the leaks, spit up, or spills that can happen when we are not expecting them! We have included some great tips on ways to clean up after things gets messy, and the best supplies for the job.

Amazing Baby Wipes

There are a few tools you’ll absolutely need in your possession. Baby Wipes should be sprinkled generously through your home, office and vehicles. They are your best friend. Treat them with respect. Disposable diapers are handy, not only for their intended purpose, but for attacking large volumes of liquid of any type! And of course, the cloth diaper. Long a perennial favorite, washable and reusable, I actually once tied one into a rosette and pinned it to my coat which had just taken a baby spit hit right before Church!

How to Avoid a Baby Mess

Let’s briefly cover how to avoid a mess in the first place. The first piece of advice is to keep a bib on Baby anywhere out of the crib. Never give your little one colored juice- even grape juice comes in white! Keep a waterproof pad over the mattress to avoid staining, and keep bottles out of the crib altogether. Use washable pads over furniture and carpets, car seats and other places where you put your baby down.

Tricks for Cleaning up after Diaper Leaks

Okay, but spills are bound to happen. So what then? A common problem is urine in a bassinet, mattress pad or Moses basket. The simplest solution is to sop up as much urine as you can with a diaper or cloth. Next, mix two parts dishwashing soap with one part vinegar and sponge on the stain. Let it sit for about half an hour. Take a clean, damp cloth and wipe it down. Sprinkle the wet area with cornstarch and leave until dry, then vacuum. Some people prefer to use baking soda instead of cornstarch. I have found both to be useful.

How to get rid of the Vomit Smell
Another big issue is vomit. Whether it’s on your shoulder, on your couch, in the mattress or on Baby, you’ll want to get it out…with its nasty odor. The best thing I’ve found is to put a cup of white vinegar into half a bucket of warm water. Sponge the area off lightly. If you try to saturate it, it could cause the entire area to mildew. Then place a thick, dry towel on top, weighted down with a huge book or something else heavy. Leave it until the affected area is dry (it may take a couple of towels). Then sprinkle with baking soda, wait about half an hour and vacuum off.

Keeping your Carpets Stain Free
The trick with spills on the carpet is to catch it fast. Usually a cloth or disposable diaper will wipe up anything as most carpets have a stain resistant coating. These come in so handy and every parent has diapers close by when Baby is around. However, if it has already sunk in (And who can watch every instant?) the next best thing is to take a sopping wet towel (use cold water) and totally cover the affected area. Next take a really hot iron and move it over the towel until it is fairly dry. You may have to do this several times. This works on fabric such as car seats and chairs or the couch as well. This is basically a steam cleaning process, and it works with colored spills as well. It’s much easier to attack the stain sooner rather than later, so don’t tarry when an accident happens!

Baby Drinks and Foods to Avoid

Don’t ever think about buying colored Kool-Aid or jello. It is a well known fact that these products contain a carpet-and-fabric seeking material which makes them want to get into white party dresses, beige carpets, and light flowered couches. Okay, maybe that’s not true, but it sure seems like it, so why bring them into the house?

With a little advance planning, and some inexpensive supplies, you can be ready for whatever your Baby may do to a crib mattress, basket, car or furniture. Don’t worry! No piece of furniture or machinery is more important than your beloved Baby.

About the Author

Kim Proulx knows lots about kids, parenting and strengthening the family bond. As a Certified Parent Coach she vows that surrounding your baby in a safe and comfortable environment is the first step in creating a happy family. To set up the ideal baby environment she recommends you visit SimplyBabyFurniture.com to browse through their huge selection of cribs and crib mattresses.

Baby Shower Gifts for Every Budget

It is possible to find baby shower gifts for every budget.  No matter what your financial situation here are some ideas to help you find that perfect baby shower gift without breaking the bank. 

Inexpensive and Easy Baby Shower Gift Basket

A visit to your local dollar store will turn up a number of baby items (example: shampoo, oil, powder, lotion, socks, wipes, washcloths, bibs, bottles and hair bows). Place 5 or 6 dollar items in a basket that you picked up at the thrift store and spray painted a clean bright white.
Tie a pink or blue ribbon (also purchased at the dollar store) around the handle, tuck in a few sheets of colored tissue paper and you have a great baby shower gift basket.
 
Baby Shower Gifts Under $10:

Baby Bottles, Baby Powder and Oil, Baby Shampoo and Conditioner, Baby Wipes, Bibs, Blankets, Rattles, Socks and Washcloths, Baby Tylenol, Booties, Burp Cloth, Clothing, Diapers, Gas Drops,  Hooded Towel, Onesies, Pacifier, Rubber Duck, Teething Toys, Thermal Blanket and Thermometer

Baby Shower Gifts for $15 to $50:

Assortment of baby pharmacy items, Baby bathtub, Baby carrier, Baby monitor, Baby skin care items, Backpack for carrying baby, Basket with diapers and towels, Bath seats, blankets, Bottle warmer, Bouncy chair, Bumbo seat, Diaper bag, Diapers, Exersaucer, Formula, Head-to-toe outfit, Highchair, Layette, Mobile, Outfits, Picture frames, Play gym, sheets, Sink bathtub, Thermometer, and Value-pack size 1 or size 2 diapers & Value-pack wipes

Baby Shower Gifts for $50 to $100:

Activity centers, Baby Einstein DVDs, Baby monitor system, Baby rocker or jumper, Baby wash tub w/ towels, shampoos, body wash, lotions & Vaseline, Bassinet, Car seat, Carrying sling, Exersaucer, Gift cards for restaurants that will deliver, High chair, Jungle gym, Massage for the mom-to-be, Pack-n-Play, Playpen, Savings bond, Strollers, Swings and Walkers

Baby Shower Gifts over $100:

Baby bath tub (marble), Bed, Car seat, Changing table, Clothes, Corner playpen has 3 sides, fits nicely in the corner of a room), Cradle, Crib w/ mattress, Diaper service for first few months, Gift cards, Gift certificate for spa treatments for mom, Gift certificate to youth furniture store, Jogging stroller for new mommy fitness, Rocker glider, Rocking chair, Stroller and Swing

Finally, another source for baby shower gifts for every budget is the gift card. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and are available at almost any store, spa or restaurant. They are often the perfect gift, because the parents can use them to buy those items they did not receive as gifts.

About the Author

C.L. Hendricks is a "jill-of-all-trades" and an expert in some. She writes on a variety of subjects for several websites, including InvitingSmiles and Survival Homestead, to name a few.