THE PARENTING BIZ Feature Story By Jim Murphy
“Mama, I’m Coming Home!” How To Get Your House In Order For A New Baby
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oming back from the hospital with a newborn means having a whole new set of responsibilities at home. Even though newborns spend most of their time in their crib, rather than crawling around the house, they may still be exposed to many potential risks. According to SafeHome.org’s 2022 Annual Childproofing Report, four out of 10 parents believed a child’s injury could have been avoided had they taken proper child proofing precautions in and around the home. SafeHome.org shares the following tips on how to keep your newborn’s environment comfortable and safe from hazards . . . Have a Safe Crib Area: Keep the area around your baby’s crib clear of heavy objects, artwork, or mobile objects that could potentially fall on your child and cause an injury. Keep Diapers Out of Reach: If you use disposable diapers, make sure to properly cover them with your baby’s clothing. If your child can reach and pick at the diaper, they could suffocate if they tear off pieces of the plastic liner and swallow them. Install Smoke Detectors: Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in or near your baby’s room so you can be aware of any hazards in the nursery. Beware of Unintentional Suffocation: While every parent wants their baby to feel warm and cozy in their sleep — large blankets, pillows and stuffed animals may present suffocation and strangulation hazards. Use smaller blankets instead or add one layer of clothing to your baby for bedtime. You can read the report at: SafeHome.org/ family-safety/home-childproofing-report and also at the end of this story see more tips on baby proofing your home. While all of this may seem overwhelming to new parents, we have your back! Teresinha Medeiros, Communications Coordinator for Windsor Regional Hospital, informs Biz X that from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, the hospital assisted in the delivery of 3,463 babies. With thousands of babies being born each year our April home theme edition is the ideal time to introduce expectant parents to local business owners who can help take care of all the must have items their newborn baby needs.
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Windsor’s 2022 new year’s baby, Olivia Grace, is pictured with mom Julia Tolmie and dad Sam Poole. Olivia Grace was born at the Met campus of Windsor Regional Hospital on January 1 at 1:13 a.m. Now comes the fun part for all parents . . . bringing the baby home from the hospital to her/his new home. Photo courtesy of Teresinha Medeiros/WRH.
Outfit Your Sweet Little Lambs At Three Lambs Registry & Baby Boutique
Opened in 2015, Three Lambs Registry & Baby Boutique Inc. offers a wide selection of high-quality baby gear, including the best in nursery and décor, strollers, car seats, feeding, teething supplies, bathing products, baby clothes, toys, books, keepsakes and more! Jeanine Jodoin, President, CEO and Owner of Three Lambs Registry & Baby Boutique Inc., has plenty of experience shopping for
and using pre-natal and post-natal products for herself and her five kids. “I know what works and what doesn’t, and which quality products stand the test of time,” Jodoin expresses. “With this knowledge I’m able to provide the ultimate baby-registry experience.” Located at 13444 Tecumseh Road East in the St. Clair Beach Plaza (Manning Road and Tecumseh Road East), Three Lambs Registry & Baby Boutique offers a unique concierge-type registry service that helps parents, and their families, find the perfect products and brands to suit their lifestyle.
Jeanine Jodoin (left), President, CEO and Owner of Three Lambs Registry & Baby Boutique in Tecumseh shows mother-to-be Shelby Renaud the perfect nursery room furniture for when her baby boy is born in July. In the showroom photographed is a Babyletto Lolly 3-in-1 Crib, Babyletto Mini Crib, Monte Designs Grazia Glider (chair on left), Dutailier Classico Glider/ Recliner (chair on right), Lorena Canals Washable Rugs and wall décor items. Photo by Rod Denis.
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