(SkyNewswire.com) --- NAP, Inc. today launched an affordable new soft-structured baby carrier - Boba Classic – bobababycarrier.com. The new baby carrier has all the features of the company’s popular Boba 2G baby carrier, but is not organic, and is more affordably priced at $100 each. The Boba Classic baby carrier can be worn on the front or back of the adult and is ideal for carrying children weighing between 15 and 45 lbs. It is also considered one of the healthiest baby carriers, providing babies and toddlers with leg, hip and spine support with its unique patent-pending foot straps – a first-of-kind feature in baby carriers. It also features a sleeping hood for optimal head support. Both the foot straps and sleeping hood are removable on the child carrier.

The Boba Classic’s first-of-kind foot straps ensure the child’s knees are supported while their legs are placed at a natural 90-degree angle. When the child is seated in the Boba Classic baby carrier in this flexed abducted position (legs apart, knees bent) and oriented towards the carrying adult, their hips and pelvis naturally align taking pressure off of their spine resulting in increased support and maximum comfort for the child. The sleeping hood provides head protection from wind, sun, light rain and additional head support when baby falls asleep.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- For children, there is nothing as exciting, nothing as overwhelmingly fun as summer vacation, ice cream, beaches, cookouts, camp fires and of course swimming. The kid who has the swimming pool on the block is usually everyone's best friend for about two and a half months, being used obviously for the resource no one else has: a swimming pool, probably the pinnacle to a perfectly balanced summer vacation.

The swimming pool not only adds value to your home, but is a wonderful source of entertainment and strenuous exercise without straining joints and delicate tissues. The problem of course lies within the incredible danger of the swimming pool and its health hazards to young children; children of course, who know not how to swim.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- You should take your child to visit the dentist around their first birthday. The general rule is that six months after the first tooth erupts, you should take your child to a pediatric or family dentist. By taking your child to the dentist at a young age, you can help prevent problems like tooth decay, and learn the best ways to clean your child's teeth and enforce good oral habits.

As soon as teeth appear, they are susceptible to tooth decay. Bringing your child to the dentist beginning at an early age will help make them comfortable to the surroundings and reduce anxiety associated with visiting the dentist. This will help ensure stress-free visits in your child's later years.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- According to a new consumer trend report by EcoFocus Worldwide called Make Way For EcoAware Dads, a new dimension of fathering is emerging among American Dads who believe teaching their children environmental responsibility is a footprint that matters. The study shows that 65% of American Dads (over 36 million men) agree that “when my kids are grown, I want them to remember me as teaching them to be environmentally responsible”.


EcoAware Dad wants his family’s home and lifestyle to be safe, efficient and responsible, and he sees a lot of room for improvement: only 42% rate their home extremely or very energy efficient; and 41% rate their lifestyle very green or eco-friendly. Only 16% are very satisfied with how green or eco-friendly their lifestyles are today. Often, the choices are difficult or confusing. “For EcoAware Dad, this is all very integrated and very personal to his role as a father. It’s a powerful new trend as Dad is realizing some unexpected benefits to his family’s home and lifestyle,” explains Lisa Harrison, Research Leader for EcoFocus. “For example, while he may have insulated his family’s home for economic reasons first, the secondary benefit is in quality of life because the home becomes a quieter and more comfortable living space. It’s also about laying a strong foundation for sustainable living for his kids today and for future generations of his family: 91% of EcoAware Dads say it is important for my children to understand the impact they have on the environment based on the choices they make.”

(SkyNewswire.com) --- J. T. Benton, President of the Board for Central Texas Children’s Home (CTCH), announced that Tom Hagan is the new Executive Director for this 41-year-old ministry for broken, abused and needy boys and girls. “We are thrilled to have someone with Tom’s background, experience and passion for children leading our program,” stated Benton. “I can’t say enough about the exceptional leadership and character of Carol Lee. He is truly the model of Christian service, character and humility. We are doubly blessed that Carol will continue working with us in our fundraising department.”


“What attracted me was the legacy of success that continues to provide a loving home, a Christian family and a second chance for children who want the same normal life so many of us enjoyed growing up,” Tom commented. “We live in a world that has lost its way and the children are the victims of our lack of direction, purpose and responsibility. I invite our current friends and partners, anyone curious about Christian child care and those who believe God’s people have a divine mandate to help children unable to help themselves to visit our campus, email me (tom(at)ctch(dot)org) with an invitation to a cup of coffee or glass of tea and pray for our work with children,” concludes Tom Hagan.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- First, high income cases, considered to be cases where the parents' combined monthly net incomes exceed $30,000, will no longer be determined by a needs-based analysis. Instead, there will be a formula used by the court in determining how much child support will be paid in high income cases based upon the party's incomes and the number of children, rather than on their expenses.


Other changes include the potential to obtain additional child support where a parent has little or no contact with the children and the possible payment of less support when a parent incurs substantial expenditures during his or her custodial time with the children. The Court also must consider the duration of a marriage in determining the duration of a spousal support award. This provision would prevent unfairness arising in a case where there was a short term marriage but a spouse is required to pay support for a longer period of time than the parties were married.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- When we take a look at the history of baby shower event then it comes to our information that in the beginning this was totally the function of women folk. It were women who used to arrange the baby shower event and only females were the guests of a baby shower function.


On the other hand, nowadays time has been changed and today men and women both enjoy the event with the same enthusiasm. Besides, women men are also invited to share the joy and happiness of the to-be-parents.Therefore, whether you are male or female if an invitation card has arrived in your house to join the baby shower party then you will most probably be invited and you should definitely visit the event and it means you first need to take a tour of nearby market to buy a baby shower gift.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Jaxon Kuipers and Jordan Greene, both age seven of Pompano Beach, Florida, experimented with different materials and techniques to create their own custom bandz. With their moms’ help they created www.Custom-Bandz.com to show other kids how to make their own rubber bandz bracelets. “We wanted to make and trade bands that no one else had”, says Greene. What kind of unique bandz did they create? “I came up with a whole group of ‘gross’ bandz – like ‘cockroach’ and ‘smelly sock,’” says Kuipers with a boyish grin.


Their method uses the same materials that the store-bought bandz are made of and a simple technique that even young children can master. All the materials can be bought inexpensively at local stores. The website features a step-by-step e-book with over 75 patterns that sells for $6.99. Kids can choose their own colors, scents, or other add-ins and which shapes to make.
What do other kids think? Jaxon excitedly explains how a friend at school, who had over two hundred bandz, “was so surprised by my one-of-a-kind band that I made in the shape of a pencil that she offered to trade me this one bandz for any FIVE of her bandz that I wanted!”

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Being parents it is your foremost duty and a big responsibility to take great care of your babies. Parents always want piece and relaxation for their babies. In these days when you have a hectic routine like you have to work and then have to take care of your baby at home and at the same time you have to complete all the home tasks, then you cannot stuck to your baby while he is sleeping or playing in his room. The best option these days is of alarms which are called baby monitoring devices.


There are different brands and types of monitoring devices for babies. All depends on the budget. But you should not compromise on a cheap monitor because you want to buy peace for you and your baby. Cheap devices do not indicate the movements of your babies when you are busy in home tasks. The biggest pitfall of cheap monitors is that they interfere with the other electronic devices. The best quality monitor will have a number of hi Tec ways to cut interference of other devices, delivering you even a minute movement of your baby. They also have light, which blinks when you cannot respond to the alarm, and informs you for any possible danger.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- 2000 high school students first got several drug education programs delivered by Narconon Ghana, danced and marched through the town of Nkawakah in the Kwahu West District, listened to police and dignitaries, then got to race off and see Ghana beat the US in the World Cup. 26 June yearly is the UNODC International Day Against Drugs. Narconon with 150 centers and groups in 45 countries along with like-minded friends celebrates the occasion by holding special events geared around drug education. This 26th was in the middle of the World Cup, so youths who agreed to participate should get extra credit. And a lot did participate.


In Nepal, Basanta Kunwar, former Superintendent of Kathmandu Police and now director of Narconon Nepal, conducted a drug awareness seminar with 90 civil servants and police officers, lectured to 10,000 students in Thimi City following a 3 kilometer march through town, and capped it off in a sit-down with Home Secretary Nizwan Ansari. In Mazatlan, Mexico, there are over 30 drug rehabilitation centers collaborating with Narconon International in a program called the Narconon® First Step, which includes projects oriented around The Way to Happiness, a book of common sense moral choices by L. Ron Hubbard and wonderfully popular with children and young adults. Hundreds of them got together to march down the beach with banners and all and thumb their noses at drug violence.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Most parents will agree that having a baby is a great and fulfilling experience. Babies can make a lot of people happy and satisfied about their family life. But you must remember that you need to take good care of your baby. You must provide the things that your baby needs for him to feel that you love him. There are a lot of ways that you can do to make your baby happy. You can buy equipment that he needs so that he will feel comfortable and at ease. You must remember that the design of the room must be considered. Here are some ideas that you must know if you want to design the room of your baby boy:


SPORTS RELATED THEME
You must know that most boys enjoy sports activities because these activities will help them build better body and will improve their health. You can expose your baby boy to sports as early as possible. You can design his room after a specific sport like basketball or football. It will all depend on you. Just make sure that the sport you will choose is interesting. You can incorporate the design to with the pictures inside the room. You can also buy a bed or bed mattresses that have sports theme.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Learning how to cope with potentially life threatening peanut allergies in children is a challenging task whether you are a parent, caregiver, or another professional that works directly with kids. It has been estimated that approximately one and a half million individuals ranging from young children to older adults suffer from allergies associated with peanuts in the United States alone. Given this staggering statistic, it is essential that we all learn what an allergy to peanuts is like, and the symptoms associated with the reaction that is experienced by those that suffer from it so that we may know how to react and cope.


There is a special protein that is contained within peanuts. When children have a peanut allergy, their immune system recognizes this protein as a foreign substance or as an invader. The reaction from the body's natural defenses is extremely aggressive. There are a group of cells within the body that are known as "Mast Cells" that actually release a chemical that is intended to eliminate the protein that it detects. This chemical is known as "Histamine".

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Sleepwalking is a disorder that affects many children....about 17% of children walk or perform complex behaviors during deep sleep at some point between the ages of 4 and 12. Though parents worry greatly about what could happen to a child while sleep walking, doctors say that it is not nearly as dangerous as you may think. The best way to deal with your child's sleepwalking, or somnambulism, is to let him or her simply outgrow it. Though somnambulism can be found in adults and young children, most people sleepwalk most between 8 and 12. The number of those affected drops significantly in adult populations, though that 4% has real potential risk.


For children, though, the risks are minor. Most sleepwalkers get up during the first third of their night. Especially for young children, this often means that parents are still awake to experience it. Sleepwalkers eyes are often open but have a confused and out of focus look. If the child speaks, it is usually incoherent. Doctors say it is best not to wake the child as he will be confused upon waking. Simply watch your child; as long as he is not harming himself or others the event should run its course within a few minutes. If you are not comfortable with that, calmly and quietly guide him back to bed, where he should return to normal sleep undisturbed.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Children love toys. Whether it is wheelybugs or a favourite toy truck, playing helps develop many important social skills and stimulate the imagination. We all know which toys is our child's favourite. You can usually tell because it is the dirtiest (or most loved) toy in the box. Keeping a clean home is very important but often times we forget about toys. Usually we only clean them when they are noticeably dirty. Luckily, keeping toys clean is easy. You just have to get into the habit.


Plastic toys that do not use batteries can simply be put in the dishwasher. The hot water sanitizes them. Other toys can be hand washed with hot water and regular soap. Toys that are stained with food can be cleaned with vinegar and water. Vinegar is a great all purpose cleaner. It is antibacterial and much milder than antibacterial wipes or cleansers. Vinegar solutions can be used for much of the general cleaning like wiping the seats and handlebars on wheely bug ride on toys. Most stuffed animals can be washed in the washing machine and then either dried in sunlight or the dryer.

(SkyNewswire.com) --- Garden studios make the best playgrounds. Both toddlers and bigger children will enjoy playing there, while teenagers will appreciate a private space where they can retreat and have some time alone to read, listen to music and relax. If you have kids, a room dedicated only for toys and games is an excellent idea. You may not have enough space inside your house for it, so a garden studio transformed into a playground will be an excellent substitute. Your house will no longer be full of toys, noise will be greatly reduced, and both adults and children will be happier.


If there is a big difference in age between your children, they have different interests and needs. Your toddler surely will not allow your school-aged child to do his homework, so they need to be separated. Either take the toddler to the garden studio and leave the other child to his homework, or the other way around. Garden studios are great for school children to focus on their homework, to read, watch TV etc. Watching TV is another issue. Children will fight over what channel to watch, or will be discontent if they parents want to watch the news or a movie instead, in the house. Therefore, installing a TV in the garden studio playground will make everyone happy. Garden studios are great for play-dates and also for organizing small birthday parties for toddlers and preschoolers, especially during the summer.