Coloring Shapes For Kids

You can save it to your PC and can color in default paint software. Or, You can print it out and can color it with any coloring tool. Enjoy Coloring

Color me and draw my door, please!

Color me and Tell who I am?

What is my name?

Which is Bigger?

color my face Please!

How to Train your Baby to Brush Teeth

It is very important for parents to take care of their
kid's teeth, as, teeth are not only important for health but also for their cute and beautiful smile. Now the question is when to start cleansing the teeth and why it is important to take care of baby teeth or milk teeth that do not last even for a decade and baby would have new permanent teeth at age of 6 or 7 years?

The answer is very simple. The most common disease among kids is tooth decay. Therefore we can do good for our kids to fight against the cavities, by training them properly for the maintenance of their teeth.

A toddler has twenty primary teeth that are for few years. But milk teeth are as important as adult or permanent teeth, because, milk teeth are basically a guide for adult teeth. If a child lost his baby teeth due to decay then he would not have enough space for adult teeth to appear. other than this the child will suffer from infection and pain and other problems related to teeth. Therefore it is very important to take care of the baby's teeth.

When a baby to start brushing teeth: 

The parents should clean the gums of their infants before appearing the teeth. You should clean their gums with a soft cloth, gauze, or infant-sized toothbrushes after every feeding. When your baby has first teeth at the age of 6 or 7 months you should have a visit to a dentist. And set up a proper routine of brushing teeth twice a day; after breakfast and before sleep. The toothbrush should be soft and small-headed. Brush your baby's teeth with water, don't use toothpaste until your child learn to spit.

When a child becomes 2 or 3 years old he should brush his teeth by himself. You can train him for self brushing in many ways. When you yourself brush your teeth, give brush in his hand and do brush together.

Or set a proper time for his brushing and make him follow the routine and properly guide him on how to brush his teeth. 

In short, toothbrush training is necessary for toddlers for their hygiene and beautiful smile.

Note: If you have some tips for training a baby to brush his teeth please share them in the comments.  

Bolt

Bolt is an interesting movie for kids. My son loves to watch this movie. Bolt is an outstanding movie in which a cute dog works in movies and could not discriminate between reality and fiction. By watching this movie kids can easily distinguish between reality and fiction.  The majority of kids consider many characters and things that they watch in movies as real.  

By watching bolt it is easy for them to differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.  I remember my nephew was addicted to Ben10, he demanded ben10 watch .  So his father brought a toy ben10 watch for him.  When he wore it and wanted to become hero as ben10 but he could not,  then there was a great embarrassment for his parents.  It was hard for them to make him understand that this all is not real.

So these types of movies can help the parents as well as kids to consider movies and animations only entertainment,  not reality.

So enjoy bolt with your kids. 

Toy Story

Toy story is a very interesting animated movie. My little son enjoys it very much. I also enjoyed it with my son and concluded the movies like "Toy Story" are a great help for the parents who have little kids. All of us know that toys are a weakness of kids. Some kids are very sensitive and caring for their toys, but, some kids have the bad habit of destroying their toys. This habit becomes a headache for parents.

There is a great lesson for kids about toys. As they show that toys also have feelings and attachment for the kid to whom they belong. They also get hurt if they are treated in a bad way. They also feel pain and become sad. Toys like those kids who keep them with care and love.

It is a psychological effect that the watcher of the movie considers himself as a hero and wants to follow him if they have a chance. Therefore all kids who watch "Toy Story", want to be like Andy. I will suggest all parents show "Toy Story" to their kids. I am sure they will observe a great change in their kids about their toys. They will keep their toys with more care.

Chocolate and Kids

Chocolate is liked by almost everyone. It seems as everyone is a big fan of chocolate. Mostly young kids are so happy when they get a tasty chocolate bar, particularly, when they are munching for chocolate. Even adults also sometimes addict to chocolate.  But, excessive use of chocolate for kids is harmful as it can damage the teeth, because it causes tooth decay. Anyhow it is very difficult for anyone to stop oneself from chocolate if it is in approach.

I think chocolate has good effects on mood when someone is suffering from boredom. Imagine if your kid is a fan of chocolate like you, and he wants to eat something and you take him a creamy and tasty chocolate bar he will be happy and can stay in good mood for a long period.

     Sometimes it happens that your child is angry with you and has not eaten anything for a long time, then present him with a tasty chocolate bar. It will not only have pleasant effects on his anger but also will restore his energy by keeping his sugar level normal.

 Chocolate is best for refreshment when you go for jogging or walk-in morning or evening, you feel tired then a small chocolate bar will make refresh. In short, crunchy chocolate is the need of every chocolate fan for entertainment and refreshment. But, keep in your mind the effects of chocolate on the teeth. So enjoy chocolate but with care.

Other than this kids also love the chocolate flavor in other sweet dishes and desserts. My own son love chocolate and everything in chocolate flavor, particularly, chocolate biscuits and cakes, and creamy chocolate bar are his favorite. But, as a mother, I never allow his excessive use of chocolates or other sweets.  

Iron Deficiency in Kids

Iron is an important constituent of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and the enzymes which contain iron. The iron deficiency in kids up to one year of age is very dangerous. Iron deficiency at this age can impair the development of the brain. Therefore treatment of iron deficiency at this age is of extreme importance.  An expecting mother should also be aware of the importance of iron and calcium during the pregnancy and should take an external dosage of these elements if the food is not fulfilling the need of the fetus. Because, if a mother gives birth to a baby with a deficiency of iron, then it would be very difficult to overcome the effects of iron deficiency.  

Effects of iron deficiency in kids.

 In general, iron deficiency can cause 

• chronic fatigue,
• lack of concentration,
• irritability,
• nervousness, 
• headache,
• loss of appetite,
• susceptibility to stress and infection, 
• paleness, cracks at the corners of the mouth (rhagades), 
• dry skin, 
• brittle hair and nails 
• as well as the loss of interest in play in children of all ages. 

Iron deficiency affects the production and size of red blood cells (RBCs). therefore, decreased amount of hemoglobin and RBCs in the bloodstream is called Anemia. The RBCs carry oxygen throughout the body. So the lack of RBCs resulted in a lack of oxygen in the cells and tissues. Therefore, it needs proper treatment and therapy for the restoration of red blood cells.

The amount of iron that kids need:

Although most babies are born with the iron stored in their bodies yet they still need a sufficient amount of iron for their growth and development. Here is a general guideline for the kids "approximate iron need/day":

• 7-12 months need- 11 milligrams
• 1-3 years need------ 7 milligrams
• 4-8 years need----- 10 milligrams
• 9-13 years need----- 8 milligrams
• 14-18 years boys--- 11 milligrams 
• 14-18 years girls---- 15 milligrams

Baby Cap size selection

Caps are an important part of a
kid's dressing. But sometimes, Parents are not sure about their kid's size to purchase an accurate cap or hat for their kid. Some caps are made up of flexible material, therefor that type of cap is adjustable. But the inflexible caps need a size to ear; such as hats and P caps or other types of caps. For that, you need an approximate size for your kid.

          

Here is a general size chart according to the age period of kids.

General Size Chart for kids

Age	Preemie	New Born	Baby	Toddler
Standard Hat size	12”(30.5cm)	13”(33cm)	14”(35.5cm)	16”(40.5cm)
Finished Hat circumference	10.5”-12” (26.5-30.5cm)	11.5”-13”(29-33cm)	12.5”-14”(32-35.5cm)	14.5”-16”(37-40.5cm)
Length from Crown to Ear	4”-4.5”(10-11.5cm)	4.5”-5”(11.5-13cm)	5”-5.5”(11.5-13cm)	5.5”-6”(14-15cm)

It is a general size chart that will help you to guess the approximate size of your child.

There is another size chart, for up to 10 years old kids. It is to an extent in detail.

Baby Hat Size Chart

Age	Head Circumference	Hat Circumference	Hat height
New Born	13”-14”(33cm-36cm)	11.5”-13”	5.5”-6”(13-15cm)
3-6 Months	14”-17”(36-43cm)	14.3”-17.3”	6.5”-7”(15-18cm)
6-12 Months	16”-19”(41-48cm)	16.3”-19.3”	7.5” (18cm)
12months -3 Years	18”-20”(46-48cm)	18.3”-20.3”	8” (20 cm)
3 Years- 10 Years	19”-20.5” (48-51cm)	19.3”-21”	8.5”(22cm)

This chart is basically for hat size, but you can guess your kid's approximate size, for any type of cap, according to the circumference of the head or hat.

Baby Caps

Cap is an important part of the dressing. Sometimes it is needed to be wear for style, sometimes for protection from cold weather, sometimes for protection from the sun. Anyhow, there are many types of the cap; simple cap, P cap, hat, etc.
Each type of cap is fancy and useful according to demand. Now, here you would see a different type of caps, their uses, and other aspects.

Warm/ Woolen Caps:

There are a hundred types of warm caps are available in the market. These caps are used to protect someone from the cold season. Usually, in winter these caps are used. And small kids need more care against extreme cold. Usually, warm caps are made up of woolen yarn. Some mothers prefer to prepare at home and some prefer to purchase a nice and beautiful piece for their kids. When you're going to buy a woolen cap for your kid, you should be aware of the approximate size of your kid's head. Either, woolen caps are stretchable to some extent, so there would not be much problem in case if you buy a smaller cap in size. But if you get a larger one then there would be a problem for your kid and for you too, because, it would not only cover your kid's eyes but also it would keep much warm your kid's head. And, sometimes it would fell down from his head. And if you knitting at home, then, you need to choose an excellent yarn that should be soft and smooth, and the design of the cap also must be simple and soft that may not irritate your kid. Particularly in the case of infants  

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Hat:  

The hat is the oldest type of cap. It makes a child look more decent and charming. Particularly, in the West, it is liked more to wear. There are many kinds of hats and hats are available in different fabrics and materials in the market. I will suggest the parents, when they go to buy a hat for their kid, they should know about the size of their kid. Otherwise, it may cause a great problem. The hat size chart will help the parent to learn about their kid's size. Other than this, you also should keep in view the material of the hat, because hard material will irritate the child. In some cases, there is a red rash appears at the back of the kid's ear. So, to avoid that type of condition you need to be careful in the purchase.

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P Cap/ Cloth Cap:

P cap and other cloth cap are usually used to save the kid from the sun. Because that type of caps has a shad that keeps the kid's eyes safe from direct sun P caps also used in the sports field. Another important thing about P caps, which is useful for parents, is, P caps are adjustable. Because at the back these caps have adjustment strip. Other cloth caps usually used by girls for fashion and styles. Some of them need a specific size and some are adjustable. in short, caps make a kid more cute and charming.

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Caps For Events: 

The caps not only used as casual but some caps are used to wear at specific events and occasions. Such as, at birthday parties, kids used to wear colorful caps with different beautiful designs. Kids like to wear those type of caps at their on functions or at their some friend's party. At the time of getting that type of cap parents must be aware of their design; if it is suitable for their kid and is according to their age also. Because in case, if you are going to buy a birthday cap at your kid's first birthday, then be careful, at that stage kids use to put everything in their mouth. And most of these caps are made up of hard paper. that's why parents should keep in view this aspect also. Other caps are also used on particular occasions, such as Christmas caps.
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Is Your Baby Ready to Walk!

A baby who can stand with some support, such as by holding on mom,s finger, by holding a chair, small table, or anything else. Now you should be prepared for his next step, which is to walk around. Most of the babies take their first independent step around their first birthday. But it does not mean that each baby should start walking up to his first birthday. Some babies start walking up to 8 or 9 months and some others start at around about 18 to 19 months, those are also normal.

In fact, when babies are able to stand with support, then they are near to walk. First, they tried to walk with support, such as by holding up their mom's finger or by holding a thing that they can grip easily and there is enough space to walk. So when you observe that he is standing confidently, then provide him an opportunity to walk. You can do this by putting him in a walker, or make him stand in such a place where he can find support easily to walk, for example, make him stand with a sofa or bed or table or with a row of chairs. I want to say you leave your baby in a place where he would have a margin to walk.

 After a few days or weeks, a baby tries to walk independently without support. So, be careful, and do not leave yourself alone when he is in a position to stand or walk with support. Because, when a baby tries to walk independently he may hold himself and may cause some accident. Therefore at this time, a baby needs more attention and care.

You can reinforce your baby by clapping or calling him to you. You should encourage your baby to walk. And make an effective plan for your baby. If going to buy a walker for him, then keep in your mind the walker should not be heavier or too light. Because a more heavy walker would be hard for a baby to drag with him. And too light walker may cause some accident as it can be turned over. So, the design and shape of the walker are much important. Other than this you should be careful about shoe selection also.  

Baby's Teeth Problems and Dental Care

The kid's milk teeth are as important, as permanent. kids need healthy teeth, strong jaws to chew their food and have a charming smile. Milk teeth keep space in jaws for the permanent teeth. If a milk tooth lost too early, the teeth beside it may drift into the empty space. and at the time of permanent teeth, there may not be enough place. This can be resulted into crooked and crowded teeth. The infants can also get cavities.

The cavities are caused by acid attacks on a susceptible tooth. The acids are formed due to the interaction of bacteria(plaque) and ferment-able carbohydrates.

The ferment-able carbohydrates and the liquids are allowed to pool around the teeth, the bacteria that are present will form acid,  which eventually leads to decay. Upper anterior teeth are more pron teeth than others.

Care and tips: Tooth decay is preventable, But for this purpose, parents need to take some steps.

1. do not allow the child to have a bottle in their mouth for a long time.
2. after each feeding, wipe the baby's gums with something soft, such as a damp gauze pad. And reinforce your toddlers and elder kids to brush teeth a minimum of twice a day, especially before going to bed.
3.   Discourage your kids to use more sweets and juices.