Sunday 30 March 2014
Spring-Inspired Names for Baby
Many vintage names are seasonal - related to the weather or inspired by nature and names are inspired by spring including flowers, butterflies, rain and the color green. If you are expecting a spring baby, here are some great baby names, just perfect for this season...
Girls Names:
- Cerelia
- Azalea
- Chloris
- Primavera
- April
- Chloe
- Dahlia
- Midori
- Verde
- Apioni
- Caprina
- Mariposa
- Lotus
- Fleur
- Saffron
- Fontanne
- Avril
- Calla
- Ivy
- Pascala
- Haruko
- Willow
- Maia
Boys Names:
- Kell
- Aviv
- Cedar
- Hawk
- Jarek
- Alvern
- Denver
- Vermont
- Tal
- Phoenix
- Atherton
- Wells
- vernon
- Haru
- Forrest
- River
- Maj
Monday 17 March 2014
Four Leaf Clover Fun Facts From Stylish Vintage Baby
A four
leaf clover is recognized around the world as a symbol of good luck...
- On average, one four leaf clover can be found in 10,000 shamrocks.
- Some believe that finding a four leaf clover will bring fame, wealth, health and a faithful relationship.
- In the Middle Ages, children believed they could see fairies if they found a four leaf clover.
- The Guinness world record holder for the largest collection of four leaf clovers had 111,060 clovers collected since 1999.
- The most four leaf clovers found in the fastest time was set on May 20, 2010 with three four leaf clovers discovered in just 20 minutes.
- Abraham Lincoln forgot his four leaf clover on the day he was assassinated.
- Napoleon Bonaparte escaped an assassination attempted when he stooped down to pluck a four leaf clover he noticed on the ground.
- In rare cases, clover with more than five leaves have been found.
- The world record for most leaves ever discovered on a clover stem was 18 but that record was broken in 2008 when a 21 leaf clover was discovered.
- In western cultures, the hope, faith, luck and love are represented by each of the four leaves on a clover.
Happy
St. Patrick`s Day from Stylish Vintage Baby!
Sunday 16 March 2014
Potty Training: The Differences Between Girls & Boys
Training a little one to transition from diapers to the potty or the toilet requires that you wait for him or her to be ready. When the child demonstrates an interest, you can get them excited by making it fun and rewarding them for their successes. Just be sure to make regular trips and if accidents happen - which they will - just carry on with the training process.
Whether you are training a little girl or a little boy, both usually start by sitting on a potty with both feet flat on the floor and legs apart, or on a toilet with a foot stool. Girls may learn more quickly, whereas boys tend to take their time and extra patience is needed when they learn to stand and take aim, while girls need to be taught how to wipe properly - from front to back.
Boys can be taught to aim by using Cheerios as targets. Make it fun by offering a sticker for success!
When more time is spent on the potty or toilet, you can help your little one to relax by playing music and letting them look at books.
For more information watch this informative video on Potty Training: Girls Vs. Boys.
Friday 7 March 2014
Potty Training Tips from Stylish Vintage Baby
Potty-training
can be a stressful time for parents and little ones but there are
some great tips and tricks for making it fun and successful for
everyone.
The
key is to watch for signs that the child is interested and
developmentally ready. Comparing one child to the next is not helpful
because they are all different and putting pressure on a toddler may
actually delay the process.
There
are lots of potty-training products available from potty chairs to
seats that fit on a regular toilet as well as, pull-up training
pants. Some parents go all out and buy a variety of potty-training
props, while other parents decide to train the child right on the
toilet. What works and doesn't work often depends on the child. Consistency
is more important than the method that is used.
Rewards
such as pennies for a piggy bank or little treats or stickers work
very well as potty-training incentives and do a whole lot for
boosting the child's enthusiasm, making potty-training fun!
Encouraging
the child to sit on the toilet or potty every 20 minutes will help
them to get into a good routine and prevent accidents from happening.
Potty-training
is a time for parents and caregivers to give the child lots of praise
and encouragement. Demonstrate love, affection and pride in the
child's success. When accidents happen, stay positive and keep moving
forward.
Applying
these tips can go a long way in avoiding stress during potty-training
and ensuring success!
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