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Christmas, Hanukah and the school holidays are on their way. Are you prepared! For those looking for holiday ideas and haven't already made any plans here are three great suggestions. If you are wine lovers take a look at Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA. Views of the beach and a short drive to Margret River. Or visit Victoria and have a relaxing holiday at The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove, Ruby Haven, a quiet bush location one hour out of Geelong or stay  in Geelong. All are child and pet friendly. The Terrace Grove is just a short walk to the beach and the surf. For more information follow the link to Holiday Letting,

I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes.  Last month's recipe was Baked Spaghetti & Meatball Pie.  This month we have a recipe that all the family can get involved in Sushi for Kids, a great recipe for the warmer days.

A Note from the Editor

With our winter weather behind us and summer on its way please remember babies and toddlers can easily dehydrate. Keep your child's water consumption up during the summer months to keep them well hydrated.  Although we have to remember to keep our children in 100% shade and well covered when in the heat of the sun, we must also remember Aust has one of the highest Vit D deficiencies.  So please, give your child a little sun mornings before 10 am and evening after 3pm. Also please remember to use a dark wrap over the pram when you’re out and about not a light one as the glair is bad for their eyes. Helpful links Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.

Cradle 2 Kindy has extra large Baby Wraps in a variety of fabrics including muslin and light cheesecloth which are ideal for the hot summer months.  We also have the largest jersey stretch wraps.  
Helpful links How and When to Wrap Your Baby and Transitioning out of a baby wrap.  We encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10 months as this assists good sleep.

If you would like to read about the services Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide please click on the following links Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child, Respite for Parents, a Night Nurse or a Professional Babysitter we also provide Gift Vouchers for many of these services.  For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.

Topic of Interest

This month I am looking at one that is not so obvious but has been mentioned several times in relation to products imported from countries that have far lower standards than ours.

Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines

Formaldehyde and Aromatic Amines are toxic chemicals which have been added to the garments being manufactured in China.  These chemicals have been known to cause several medical problems including rashes, headaches and asthma.   They are used in natural fabrics such as cotton and wool to reduce the crinkles and are found not only in adult clothing but those made for babies and children.
 
The advice given to help reduce these chemicals in our clothing is to wash them frequently before wearing them.

Note: When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.

For more information about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions click here and read What happens at a coaching session.

Your feedback is invaluable

Thank you once again for all your feedback regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a topic you would like us to write about.

If you are a client or a customer we would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products. Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form . We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's Happening?

C2K Parenting e-books

We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications. These are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).

C2K Forum

Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.

If you have a product that you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family please feel free to post these on our forum too.

C2K Gift Vouchers

Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome the new baby home, Brit Milah assistance, or just to give parents a night off.

Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits the occasion.

C2K Shop 

Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped.

Choose from our large range of extra large Baby Wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and a choice of e-books Publications.

Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children's DVD's and books from the Your Baby Can Read series.

C2K Pages of Interest

There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.

Check out the Product Review page if you are considering buying something for a child.  This page is specifically designed to assist you.  Parents and health professions have provided helpful comments on a variety of products for children from birth to five years old, including great books for parents. Don't forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can add them to the list.

Have you read through our Case Studies and Testimonials?  Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler and child behavioural concerns.  Testimonials touch on issues such as poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page.

This Month's Article

As the holidays are nearly upon us and you may be considering travelling I have asked Rachael from Randwich who is a client of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions to share her experiencesand suggestions on Tips for Travelling with Young Children. "These tips are gleaned from the experience of first-time parents travelling on long-haul overseas flights to the USA and Europe for 6-8 weeks at a time." ... click on the link above to read more.

To view our latest Recipes for Kids on this link.

Parents Testimonies

Pamela's Comments

Cradle 2 Kindy was amazing. It was a bit of a whirlwind for the time our parent coach was here as our son was hysterical, but I felt a real sense of compassion for what we were dealing with, when others had told me to 'deal with a crying baby'. (we had even been to emergency with him and they sent us home with leaflets on colic). Our coach quickly diagnosed reflux and sent us to a great paediatrician – Dr James. He's on Losec and Zantac and now his reflux is under control. We feel we can finally get to know our little boy!  It's changed his life and brought happiness and smiles where there were tears and pain. I couldn't ask for anymore than that. I feel I can call our coach anytime and she will always endeavour to help and give confidence that your doing the right thing - or not be afraid to let you know if not!  Honesty is something I think all parents strive to find in the flurry of information and it's great to have a point of contact you can trust.

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Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes only.  Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is right for your child.