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Buying For Baby?

Fasten Your Seatbelt!

By Julia Rosien

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Baby Carrier and Sling Tips
  • Carriers have safety restraints. Make sure the harness is fastened whenever your child is in the carrier.
  • Slings do not have restraint systems. If you're using a sling, avoid vigorous activities.

Nursery Paint
Want to paint your nursery before Baby comes home from hospital? Although you can't buy paint that contains lead, mercury or formaldehyde any more, it may be on the walls if you own an older home. Test painted surfaces before you begin the work with the help of a local paint store. Learn how to sand and paint safely without scattering lead dust and poisoning your family, pets or neighbors.

Latex- or water-based paint stands up just as well as oil-based paint, but without the fumes. If the walls were previously painted with oil-based paint, you'll need a special primer to seal the oil in and prepare the surface. Choose a latex paint that has medium to high gloss for scrub-ability. Paints designed for children's rooms are available.

Nursery Paint Tips
  • Try to paint on a day when the windows can be opened. Although latex gives off fewer fumes than oil, it still requires caution.
  • Paint at least one week before Baby will sleep in his room, and don't let your pregnant wife help you.
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