Snuggle Wool Baby

For the most part, children absolutely fall head over heels for puppies. There’s just something so lovable about those furry canines that make kids completely giddy and want nothing more than to play with them.  There are a rare few that are skittish around dogs, my son included, but the interest level is definitely there, just from a greater distance away. Whether your child loves dogs or is scared to death, there are important skills you should teach your toddler about interacting with dogs. It’s never too late or too early to teach your child to have respect for animals, it could make the difference between life and death.

Never Run Up to a Dog

The first rule of thumb to teach your child is to never run up to a dog they do not know. They need to understand that dogs could interpret their excitement as a threat and react badly. They must always approach dogs in a non-threatening and respectful manner to start off on the right foot (or paw). On this same note, your toddler should understand that they need to be with an adult they know before approaching an animal and to never initiate contact with a stray dog or visit with a stranger’s dog, unless you are there and give the ok first.

Show They’re Friendly

Teach your child that until a puppy is comfortable with them, they must show them that they are friendly. As dogs are very sensory, it’s best that they hold their hand out to them, palm up, to allow the dog to smell them out and give the friendly acknowledgement that he wants their attention.  If the dog doesn’t react positively, the child should walk away with the supervising adult.

On the other hand, if your child is fearful of getting close to dogs let them watch you interact positively with the animal. They may not warm up right away, but it never hurts to teach proper interaction with dogs by example. Your toddler may want to get a little closer, but always respect their fear and do not force unwanted interaction. They will come around in their own time.

Be Gentle

Once a dog has given your child the green light to accept their attention, show them how to gently love on the dog.  At this age, it’s best if your toddler pets the dogs back in a head-to-bottom direction to ensure a pleasurable visit for both, as some dogs may be particular or sensitive in other areas. Teach your child to be respectful of their eyes, nose, mouth and ears.  Just as your child doesn’t like to be poked in those areas, dogs prefer to not be poked there either.

Have a Healthy Fear

It’s best to teach your child to have a healthy fear of dogs. While they are considered man’s best friend and can be so lovable, there is always the chance of danger depending on the animal’s background, so it’s best to err on the side of caution. Make sure your toddler understands that if a dog growls or they become fearful in the situation, it’s best to walk away and find comfort with the adult present.

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Snuggle Wool crib pads will make you so comfortable that you will always enjoy a great night of sleep. Snuggle Wool products are a creation of Rittenhouse Industries, who knows the importance of using only the finest Merino wool fibers in all of their comfort related products. Snuggle wool products were created as a means of providing quality comfort to babies, adults, and people with disabilities. The use of Merino wool has proven to reduce sleep time restlessness and stress, providing you and your toddler with the cozy feeling you both need to sleep peacefully.

Snuggle Wool crib pads not only provide warmth in the cold days of winter, but are also designed to provide your body with cool air circulation in the warmer months. Using Snuggle Wool mattress pads reduces the risk of bedsores and increases the air circulation around the body.The pads, which are one inch thick and made from pure lambswool pile, are specially designed to provide support at the pressure points of your body. The pads come in a variety of sizes, meaning anyone can experience the relaxing effect these Snuggle wool products will have on your body. These mattress pads are also easily applied to any bed as they also feature end straps or elastic corners that specialize in keeping the pads in place.

Snuggle Wool mattress pads are available in all sizes so that people of any age can enjoy the feeling of contentment you get when lying on this comfortable piece of all natural wool. Mattress pads are available for use with queen size, king size, full, double, and California king beds. There are also twin mattress pads available in regular and extra long sizes, and they can even be ordered with their own pillow.

For your baby, Snuggle Wool offers bassinet, co-sleeper, and crib pads. Your baby will never sleep better than they will on their own 100 percent Merino wool mattress pad. These mattress pads are not only available to fit your child’s crib, bassinet, or co-sleeper, but can also fit and provide a comfortable alternative for your changing table. While firm mattresses may be hard on your toddler’s body, Snuggle Wool mattress pads will have your little one lounging in comfort. This same comfort can be achieved even after they grow out of their diapers, as Snuggle Wool also makes mattress pads for any child’s bed.

Buddy-Notes are making mail fun again!  Our mom based company was started in 2010.  It was born from the ideas of a single mom and her five year old son.  The concept of our company is fun mail for kids and it includes character letters about everything from school to sports.

Ben Buddy is one of our more popular pen pal Buddys.  He is a six month pen pal that is full of sports trivia. This Buddy, like all of our Buddys, can be personalized to include any details and achievements you want to mention.  Kids love their sports and they love sharing trivia knowledge with Ben.  This is an easy way to get kids reading and writing (and enjoying it).

In Ben’s first personalized letter, he sends coloring pages, and a few sports surprises.  The next five letters come with trivia cards for kids to master.  Once they have mastered the trivia they can put a sticker on the back letting everyone know about their accomplishment.  Kids love learning these facts and then quizzing their family and friends.  The best things about Ben is that he can send trivia for whatever sport your child is involved in including baseball, hockey, basketball, football and soccer.

Kids are encouraged to write Ben back with their sports stories and trivia.  If kids can come up with four trivia questions about their sport to stump Ben then he will make them a trivia card of their very own trivia.

Ben is only one of our many characters.  We also have coloring, cooking, birthday, puzzle, back to school and many other Buddys.  We are always adding new Buddys to keep things exciting too.  There is a Buddy for everyone!  Stop by Buddy-Notes.com today and see what all the fun is about.

SnuggleWool products offer truly unique baby gifts such as crib blankets, buntings and car seat covers. Lambswool is proven to be beneficial to a baby’s health and development, is used widely in hospital nurseries across much of England, New Zealand and Australia. These fine wool products should be a staple in every nursery. If one is looking to find that perfect, one of a kind gift for a new baby, shoppers with discerning tastes will need to look no further. Research from Cambridge University shows that premature infants in particular benefit greatly from being swaddled in lambswool. All infants sleep better, are more content and gain weight more quickly when lambswool is used over other types of material. The blankets and car seat covers come in a variety of designs to coordinate with any nursery theme. From the dinosaur pattern for the budding paleontologist to the basic ivory color to match any nursery, there is a design for every baby. They are also available with an organic cotton backing.

Give the gift of luxury

Snuggle Wool® products offer a special opportunity to own the finest wool blankets for your precious little one. Made of the softest Merino wool fibers, these blankets have become a must have for the nursery. Snuggle Wool® comes in a variety of custom designed items. Wool fiber is an excellent material that is warm in the winter and cool in the summer because of the natural air circulation through the fibers. Lambswool provides a comforting effect, reducing stress when used for swaddling. All Snuggle Wool® pads are made of the finest quality lambswool from New Zealand and Australia and is treated to withstand repeated machine washings. The wool is also treated to be hygienic and is harvested from the sheep, so it is easy to clean and dries quickly. Traditional lambskin is much more difficult to keep clean and dry. Wool fiber is resistant to bacterial growth, making it the perfect material for the sensitive skin of infants. It is also naturally fire retardant.

Unique Baby Shower Gifts

A superb option when looking for the perfect unique baby gift is the baby blanket combo, which comes with a small, travel sized blanket and a full sized blanket. These blankets will grow with baby, from swaddling as a newborn, to a soft comfortable floor mat to play on as a baby learns to roll over, and beyond. Snuggle Wool® will be the talk of the baby shower as the most unique and useful baby item to be created in a very long time.

Snuggle Wool™ is the trademark of the soft, pure, wool fleece which is a fully washable one-inch deep lambswool pile used by Rittenhouse Industries. The wool, from the Merino sheep, is sliver-knit to a polyester backing and processed to withstand gentle machine washing. Snuggle Wool™ products are designed for the baby to lie directly on the soft, deep pile lambswool.

Snuggle Wool™ pads are made from 100% pure, fine wool from the Merino sheep that has been hygienically scoured and treated to allow frequent machine washing and drying. The sliver knit fleece retains all of the natural qualities of sheepskin (including absorption of moisture vapor, softness and cushioning) without requiring that the animal give its life.

Medical studies at Cambridge University have shown that lambswool pads have a soothing, swaddling effect on babies, resulting in better sleep, reduced stress, greater contentment and improved weight gain. Studies showing similar results have also been reported in the BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, LANCET, and THE AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL.

Researchers find when babies lay directly on lambswool, their activity rate is lowered producing a deeper, more restful sleep and promoting a faster growth rate. This is especially beneficial for premature and low birth-weight babies. Hospitals in England, Australia, and New Zealand have used lambswool pads to line their incubators for many years.  Adults also report more comfortable and restful sleep when using Snuggle Wool mattress pads even when covered with a sheet.

What is MediWool?

MediWool pads for the health care and home health care markets are made from 100% pure Merino wool. In our Minnesota shop, we make bed pads designed to reduce the risk and severity of pressure sores and other health concerns of the temporarily or permanently bedridden.

MediWool is the mark of the soft, pure, fleece pads which are fully washable one-inch deep pile lambswool. The wool is hygienically scoured and treated with Superwash to allow frequent machine washing and drying. The backed fleece retains all of the natural qualities of sheepskin (including absorption of moisture vapor, softness and cushioning) without requiring that the animal give its life. These products are especially versatile due to their ease of washability, unlike the sheepskin which may dry out and crack

Benefits of MediWool and Snuggle Wool™

• Wool is a natural fiber that can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp.
• Wool maintains a constant temperature around the body because of natural air circulation through the fibers allowing a deeper more comfortable sleep.
• Wool provides support at pressure points, reduces the occurrences of bedsores and aids their healing.
• Wool improves sleep and relief from symptoms such as stiffness and pain.
• Wool disinfects itself in fresh air without the use of harsh chemicals. It also does not require washing in hot water or bleach for disinfection as some fabrics do.
• Wool fibers are naturally fire retardant.