Now that you have your little bundle of joy Amari Cooper Hat , it's time to make sure he grows up healthy and strong. But besides making sure that he gets the proper nutrition and regular check-ups, you should also be wary of what your baby plays with.
There have been many reports of baby toys and products that are dangerous or even toxic to your little one. Keep your baby safe from these products by taking time to read our short primer on the materials and toys you should watch out for in baby shops.
1. Take into consideration your child's age. It is extremely dangerous to let children below three or four years of age play with toys that have small parts in them. Your baby might suddenly put these pieces in his mouth and choke on them. Most of the toys that are not appropriate for younger kids are stamped with a red circle with a line drawn diagonally across, and the numbers 0-3 in it. Always check the product's box or packaging to see whether the toy is suitable for your child's age.
2. Avoid buying plastic toys as much as possible. Although older kids can enjoy playing with toys made out of plastic, it's advisable that you don't let babies and very young children near them. Babies have the tendency to put things in their mouths. Plastic toys and baby products usually contain phthalates Jared Cook Hat , a poisonous substance, that can leak out of the toys and go into your baby's system. Note that the European Union placed a ban on most PVC toys containing phthalates in 2004, so it's best to steer clear from these toys.
3. Check if the toy or baby product is painted with non-toxic varnish or paint. Paint or varnishes that have high levels of VOC are dangerous for both adults and children. Choose, instead Derek Carr Hat , naturally varnished wooden toys or toys made out of cloth, like plush toys or stuffed toys.
4. Choose toys that don't have any sharp or jagged edges. Toys with sharp edges can cut and injure your child. They might even cause extreme harm to babies or toddlers if they suddenly put these jagged toys in their mouths. You should also check if the toy's parts come off easily. Your child might swallow dislodged parts and choke on them.
5. Check online for toys or baby products that have been recalled. Go online and read through the Consumer Product Safety Commission's posts on recalled products. There have been a lot of recalled toys, baby car seats, bath seats and even educational materials in the past years because they contain harmful substances such as lead Hunter Renfrow Hat , cadmium, mercury and phthalates. Check the brands of the toys you are using to make sure you are buying products that are safe for your little one.
You should always be careful when buying gifts or toys for your children and your babies. Make sure that you veer away from plastic toys and avoid those painted with varnish that contains high VOCs. Also, read through the product information on the toy's packaging and boxes carefully. With these guidelines, you're sure to raise your children in a happy Foster Moreau Hat , healthy and fun environment. Pinterest Marketing Guide: 5 Practical Yet Powerful Ways to Use Pinterest for Business and Marketing ECommerce Articles | April 16, 2013 Here in this short but sweet Pinterest marketing guide, I go over 5 ways that you can take advantage of the power of Pinterest for your business.
Launched in 2010, Pinterest is just one of the world's quickest growing social networking sites. Its concept is simple-- members create groups of images according to themes of their choosing Isaiah Johnson Hat , and other members can view, "like" or "repin" these images to their own boards.
As you might imagine, the site's ease of use and rapid growth have made it a highly potent tool for Internet marketers. Within this short but sweet Pinterest marketing guide, I look at 5 ways that you can use the power of Pinterest for your business.
1) Show and Tell
Show off your products. Pinterest is well suited to products that look great Maxx Crosby Hat , like home, clothing and food furnishings. Simply posting photos of them can work if your business offers such products. Less visually attractive products can also be highlighted; it just takes a little more thought. Perhaps you could show your product in action, or show before and after photos to illustrate its effects.
2) The Back-Stage Pass
Take them behind the scenes. Whether you are a service provider or a producer of tangible goods, you can use Pinterest to connect with your audience by offering them a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes in your business. You don't have to divulge proprietary knowledge-- just show them enough to make them feel like an insider.
3) Laughter: Still the Best Medicine
Make them laugh. Comical pictures have a tendency to go viral Trayvon Mullen Hat , so why not use that to your advantage? Try posting funny photos that include your products, and link to the product page in the caption. Or just post up something funny that is somewhat connected to your business and link to an appropriate page on your site. People will appreciate the fact that you are doing something beyond blatant promotion, and they will thank you by following your brand.
4) Be Quotable
Beautiful pictures with interesting or inspirational quotes also succeed on Pinterest, and they're simple to make with photo editing software or online meme generators. Find a famous quote that relates well to your business philosophy Johnathan Abram Hat , and make sure that you credit the source. Or make up a quote of your very own.
5) Share the Love
Always remember to repin. If you want users to share your pins, you will need to share several of theirs as well. Look for pins that include your products or relate to your business in some way, and build a board on which to share them. Members will be notified when you repin their pins, and they may choose to visit andor follow your boards.