Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Baby Hangers are Really Handy

Finding out that they are expecting a baby can be one of the happiest times in a couple’s lives. But, with the hustle and bustle of all of the doctor’s appointments and baby showers and making their home safe for the impending baby’s arrival—not to mention their daily routines—the soon-to-be parents can overlook a few things when preparing for the arrival of their child.

Many parents set aside a nursery—an entire room devoted to the baby. Children’s nurseries are often furnished with a crib, rocking chair, changing table and—if there is not a closet in the room—a separate wardrobe or armoire. There are a lot of details to consider when preparing a nursery, such as décor, bedding, storage, comfort and convenience. When gathering everything needed for the baby’s nursery, baby hangers are at times forgotten, missed among the shuffle of paint colors and stuff animals and other items fussed over when putting together a nursery.

New babies and even toddlers have clothes so small that separate baby hangers are necessary, because the clothes just won’t fit on clothes hangers sized for adults. While it would be possible to simply drape the baby’s clothes on adult-sized hangers, it is better for the clothes if they are hung on baby hangers. Some wardrobes or armoires intended for nurseries are scaled to fit children’s hangers, anyway. If parents-to-be make sure that they are well stocked with baby hangers, they can be sure that their baby’s clothes will be neat and organized—which is perhaps more than can be said for the state of the rest of their home in their first few months as parents.

As the baby gets older and becomes first a toddler and then a child, their nursery is often updated into a bedroom appropriate for a child rather than a baby. The crib is replaced with a bed, the changing table is removed and the décor may receive an update as well. The baby clothes are packed up and donated or set aside for the next baby—and some are perhaps saved for sentimental reasons. While baby hangers may be too small for some of the child’s clothes as they age, children’s hangers come in larger sizes and will continue to be useful for that child’s clothing for years.


About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of childrens hangers. The right childrens clothes hangers really make the difference in kid's retail or home organization. For more information, please visit www.onlykidshangers.com.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Keeping Baby Clothes Organized

Though baby clothes seem small and insignificant, they can bring utter chaos to closets and drawers. These tiny garments are especially apt for creating an organizational nightmare, and if you have two or three children, the problem is exponential. Keeping babies and young children looking great while upholding a tidy home just takes a little extra organizational strategy, and the payoff is amazing.
It is not only important to keep baby clothes organized in order to have a tidy house, but it also helps you find the garments you are looking for on a daily basis. This includes storing those seasonal garments or hand-me-downs as well as those in current use, so that they are easily located. When storing baby clothes, it is important to sort them by size and season. This allows you to pick the box with the size and season you need rather than sorting through several boxes finding those spring shirts in a box full of all different sizes and types of clothes. This way, you are only looking for one box.
When hanging baby clothes, be sure to use the right baby clothes hangers. Baby hangers come in several materials, colors, and shapes. Add labels to different hangers to help organize the various types of clothes. Size is the most important thing to note. Keep like sized garments together. A closet full of baby hangers is pretty difficult to navigate without some type of divider system. You can use rod dividers or simply use adult hangers between different sections of baby clothes. The adult size clothes hangers can also be labeled to avoid confusion. It is a good idea to make these dividing sections for at least two years in advance so that they will already be in place as the child grows and acquires more clothes. The months will fly by, and if you do not do this ahead of time, it will most likely not be ready in time store new clothes.
Far more baby clothes will fit into drawers than adult clothing, so it is important to divide drawer sections into categories as well. Drawer organizers come in so many different forms, so the possibilities are endless, but here are some suggestions. Pajamas and footed sleepwear fit well into sock boxes, bibs and rattles work well in tie boxes, and shirts and sweaters fold nicely into wicker baskets. The important thing is to have these garments also divided by sizes and easily distinguishable.
For easy access, store those everyday garments and accessories on closet or bedroom doors. Shoe holders that hang from doors are great if you can remember to put the shoes back everyday. This will definitely decrease the rushed confusion of attempting to find that other missing shoe. Sweater and jacket hooks are also great on doors, but make sure to put these things out of your baby or toddler's reach.
Whether this article has helped you to make some organizational decisions or simply inspired you to organize your own way, spend a few minutes coming up with a game plan. The smaller the garment, the more difficult it is to keep track of. With a little planning and dividing, getting your child ready can be come more about having fun and less about scavenging for the right outfit.

About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby clothes hangers and baby hangers. The right childrens clothes hangers really make the difference in kid's retail or home organization. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com.

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Saturday, June 30, 2007

Baby Clothes Care

Yes it is true that baby clothes don’t last long with kids growing as fast as they do, but taking care of a babies clothes is still just as, if not more, important. One of the major reasons proper clothing care is so imperative is to protect an infant’s skin from irritating substances. Because the household use of many different chemicals has increased in modern society, the sensitivity of human skin has increased, and babies have the most sensitive skin of all. A parent must be sensitive to any foods or substances that their children have allergies or intolerance to. In other ways, caring for children and infant’s clothing is similar to adult clothing, but on a much smaller scale.
Powerful detergents are unnecessary even for adults, so it makes sense to buy one detergent that will work for the whole family. By using a mild detergent, all of the clothes will come out just as clean, but without the abundance of irritating substances that can cause problems for a baby’s skin. In some circumstances it is better refrain from the use of any detergents at all. Instead soap for sensitive skin and hot water will get clothes clean, but will take more time. There are some “baby” detergents that are marketed to the young parent market as detergents that are better for babies’ skin, but there is no real difference from these and other mild detergents. Baby detergents are only another way of marketing to the kid retail industry. When purchasing a mild detergent, parents should look for a substance with no added fragrances or colors.
Once the clothes are washed, drying them as directed should be fine without the use of a fabric softener. The best way to dry infant clothing is on a clothesline, but they should hang in an enclosed area that is not in contact with pollen or insects. It is important for the clothes to be completely dry before they are put away or worn by a child, and hanging the clothes on childrens clothes hangers will help keep their form. Baby clothes hangers and childrens hangers are an important part of clothing storage for kids because small garments tend to gather and lose their form more easily.
New clothes should always be washed before worn. Just like new clothes can be stiff and irritating to adults, new clothes are even worse for infants and small children. The same is true for any type of hand-me-downs. Dust mites and other irritating things can gather on any type of clothing that has been in storage.
Extra care should be taken in any circumstance involving an infant, and clothing care is only one of them. By following these few tips, skin irritation and other problems will be one less thing to worry about, and kids’ clothes will stay looking good.


About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby clothes hangers. The right baby hangers really make taking care of baby clothing easy. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Baby Shower Gifts

Everyone that has received a baby shower knows that most of the gifts are never even used. That is because everyone seems to want to style the baby in new clothes rather than find something the mother will really need. I guarantee it will be more rewarding to give an expecting mother a gift that keeps on giving throughout the infant period, rather than a jumper that will fit for a few weeks. It is important to look at the necessities, which are usually inexpensive and can be made into a gift bag or package with several items, and it is these necessities that parents never have enough of. Some mothers have registries or lists of things they need, and in this case, the choices are much easier. If you are helping in the planning of a shower, it is a great idea to include a list with the invitations to help guests buy useful gifts. Here are some of the baby necessities that will probably pop up on that list.
Baby bottles are something every child will use, and it is so nice to have several of them to prevent having to wash every time the baby feeds. On the other end, diapers are always an important gift. Yes, they do not seem very creative, but the mother will certainly be glad she has an abundance of diapers down the road. Perhaps some diapers along with another small gift will make a nice match.
Of course all babies do need clothes, and if you must buy baby clothes, then make sure to buy them large to give the child room to grow into them. This will help them last much longer. Accessories to clothing that many shower goers neglect are baby clothes hangers. Baby hangers are incredibly useful for organizing the big pile of garments acquired at the shower and will continue to be useful on into the toddler years. Most baby hangers come in wood and plastic, and it is extremely helpful for them to have clothing clips on the crossbars. There are so many varieties of baby clothing that these clips insure every article can be hung.
Think about all of the things that mothers will need to pick up at the store, such as shampoo, baby powder, baby soap, baby socks, a thermometer, a diaper bag, pins, rash cream, and more. These are all excellent accompanying gifts. Of course nobody wants to give a boring gift, so these inexpensive essentials can go along with another more creative gift. Perhaps you could give a cool diaper bag full of diapers, or some bath toys with shampoo and soap included. It is important for the gift to be fun for the shower, but useful for the mother. With a little bit of thought, a baby shower gift really can be both.

About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of baby clothes hangers. The right baby hangers really make the difference baby nurseries. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com.

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Monday, May 21, 2007

Every Kid Can Dress Like a Celebrity's Kid

Just like the adult fashion world, kid clothing trends follow not only what the celebrities are wearing but also what their kids are wearing. Celebrities spend enormous amounts of money on fashion for their children as well as their pets, so it can be expected that designers are catering to that demand. For most people, some of the outfits are far too expensive, but not all of these styles are unaffordable. There are many boutiques both in-store and online providing the latest in celebrity trends at moderate prices. Here is a short fashion preview to help in the search for great kid's fashion.
Possibly the most popular clothing brand for every age kid from tweens to babies is "Glamajama." This casual wear made from extremely soft, brushed cotton is comfortable and stylish. Glamajamas have a distinct glam rock appeal, with quirky slogans and metallic studs that keep kids comfy with a little humor. The matching lounge sets are very popular with celebrity moms.
"Crib Rock Couture" is another booming children's designer that has celebrities flocking. By combining nursery rhymes with hip rock 'n' roll designs, Crib Rock Couture is leading the industry in cool rock t-shirts and tees. Just like vintage wear is coming back in adult fashion, the Little Miss Muffet, the Three Blind Mice, and more classic nursery rhymes are coming back to give these hip Crib Rock Couture t-shirts a great throwback rock 'n' roll look. Just like the Glamajamas, they can be ordered online rather than having to travel to LA and shop on rodeo drive.
Online shopping opens up a world of fashion, especially for kid's clothes. So many of the top designers are located in LA and until recently could only be found in retail stores. Now, ordering online has made it possible for people all over the world to get their hands on the latest fashions without a trip to California. A prime example of this for children's wear is Fred Segal. Located on Melrose in LA, the Fred Segal department store is now available online. There are also a variety of retail vendors online who provide the latest in designer kid clothes. Lifesizkids.com is a great example of a retailer providing the best in trendy children's wear. As you search online, keep your eye out for names like True Religion, Oink Baby, Fortune Tees, Diesel, Bare Foot Dreams, and Angelic Genius. These are some of the top names in children's fashion, and if you get a chance to shop in LA, you will find many of these names on childrens clothes hangers in the upscale shops.
This is just the beginning of searching for children's fashion. Just because you might not have a celebrity budget or your own designer doesn't mean your kids can't dress that way. Keep your eye out for sales and online promotions. All of these innovative children's designers are offering specials and discounts constantly, so once you have found the style you are looking for, just keep shopping and you can find the perfect outfits.

About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of childrens clothes hangers and baby clothes hangers. The right childrens clothes hangers really make the difference in kid's retail. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com.

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