The Bump Tips

Tip: ID Your Stroller

The Bump Editors — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:45:00 GMT

Cooper's nanny suggested something that I never would have thought to do... make an ID tag for his stroller. Apparantly this is very common around where we live, since caregivers are often walking around the neighborhood with the kids. How would the child be identified if something happened to the nanny? What if she got sick? What if she fainted? Since our little guy is only 3 months old and can't speak for himself, I thought a stroller ID tag was a great suggestion and important safety measure.

I made the ID tag myself, using a brightly colored leather luggage tag from Flight001, like the one below:

I slipped a card inside the luggage tag that says "In Case of Emergency" and included my child's name, my name and contact information, and our nanny's name. I like this particular tag because it has a flap that remains closed unless you deliberately open it... which means your info won't be hanging on the side of your stroller for the world to see.

I definitely feel more at ease now knowing that my child has some sort of identification while he is out with the nanny. Do you use a stroller ID tag? What other safety tips can Nestie moms share?

Tip: Big Girls' Night

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:06:00 GMT

April 18: 6+ Months

Set aside one night a month for the (grown-up) girls, and put your partner on baby duty. Friendships may change after baby, but they don't have to disappear.

Tip: Around the Block

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:05:00 GMT

April 18: 0-6 Months

Make an after-dinner walk a family ritual. The exercise and fresh air is good for everyone, and it's a great way to reconnect with your partner away from the distractions of home.

Tip: Comfy Shoes

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:03:00 GMT

April 18: 2nd Trimester

Got an aching back? Skip the flats, and go for a pair of shoes with 1 1/2 to 2 inch heels. They’ll provide extra support… and make your legs look a little longer.

Tip: Prepare Your Hair

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:03:00 GMT

April 18: 3rd Trimester

Treat yourself to a nice haircut, and make sure it'll be easy to maintain. Once baby comes, you'll have little time to blowdry, straighten or style.

Tip: Tummy-Soothing Breakfast

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:02:00 GMT

April 18: 1st Trimester

Can’t stand the smell of eggs these days? Try calming the morning queasies with a protein-rich slice of turkey or cheese. Yogurt’s a great tummy-soother too.

Tip: Smart Snuggling

Paula K — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:01:00 GMT

April 18: TTC

Snuggle with your husband for 20 minutes after sex. Lying down (on your back, pelvis tilted up) boosts your odds of conception... and why not spend this enforced relaxation time together?

Tip: Makeshit Bib

The Bump Editors — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:05:00 GMT

April 16: 0-6 Months

Trade in those pricey disposable bibs for good old paper towels. Hold the equally effective (and much less expensive) mess-catchers in place with napkin clips.