| How to Make Baby Wipes Posted: 16 Aug 2018 01:00 AM PDT Babies go through a lot of baby wipes, which means that the cost of store-bought baby wipes can add up. If you want to save money, you might want to make your own baby wipes. The process is fast and simple, and the ingredients are inexpensive. You may even have most of them at home! EditChoosing a Solution - Use water, oil, and baby wash if you want a simple solution. Pour 1½ cups (350 mL) of distilled or filtered water into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of food-grade oil and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of liquid soap or baby wash. Stir everything together with a whisk until the ingredients combine.[1]
- You can also use plain water, but be sure to boil it for 2 minutes first, then let it cool.[2]
- Great types of oil include: coconut oil (melted), grapeseed oil, olive oil, and sunflower oil.[3]
- If you don't have any food-grade oil, you can use baby oil instead.[4]
- Make a simple antibacterial solution with lavender and tea tree oils. Pour 1½ cups (350 mL) of distilled or filtered water into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of baby shampoo. Stir in 4 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil.[5]
- You can use plain water as long as you boil it for 2 minutes first. Let it cool before using it.
- If you don't have any olive oil, you can try another food-grade oil, such as melted coconut oil or sweet almond oil. You can also try baby oil.
- If you don't have baby shampoo on hand, try another mild liquid soap, such as castile soap or baby soap.
- The lavender essential oil will help make the solution soothing while the tea tree essential oil will make it antibacterial.
- Use aloe vera, witch hazel, and essential oil to make a soothing solution. Pour 1½ cups (350mL) of distilled or filtered water into a bowl. Stir in the following: 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of liquid soap, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of witch hazel, 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 mL) of food-grade oil, and 10 to 15 drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil.[6]
- You can also use plain water, but boil it for 2 minutes first, then let it cool.
- Liquid castile soap will work the best, but you can use a different kind of liquid soap too. Make sure that it is natural and mild.
- Great types of oil for this recipe include coconut oil (melted), olive oil, and sweet almond oil.
- Lavender essential oil has soothing properties while tea tree oil has antibacterial properties. You can use one or the other, or a combination of the two.
- Use white vinegar and essential oil to make an anti-fungal solution. Pour ½ cup (120 mL) of distilled or filtered water into a bowl. Add 4 tablespoons (60 mL) of aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of calendula oil. Stir in 5 drops of lavender essential oil and 5 drops of tea tree essential oil.[7]
- If you don't have distilled or filter water, boil plain water for 2 minutes, then let it cool.
- Skip the white vinegar if your baby has sensitive or raw skin. The tea tree oil will help make it anti-fungal to a small extent.
EditAssembling the Wipes - Cut a roll of paper towels in half widthwise. Get out a brand-new roll of paper towels and set it down on a clean surface. Use a sharp, non-serrated knife to cut the roll in half to create 2 equal-sized mini rolls. Do not use toilet paper. Even though it's the right width, it's too soft and will turn to mush.[8]
- The type of paper towels that you use does not matter, but heavy-duty will work the best.
- Keep 1 of the paper towel roll halves out; set the other roll aside for another project.
- Fan-fold the paper towel if you are using an old baby-wipes container. Unravel the paper towels and fold them back-and-forth like a fan or accordion until you reach the cardboard tube. How wide you fold the paper towels depends on the width of your container. They need to be narrow enough to fit inside.[9]
- You are using just 1 of paper towel roll halves, not both.
- Discard the cardboard tube when you reach the last paper towel.
- Skip this step if you are using a tall, cylindrical container.
- Place the paper towel roll into your desired container. If you folded your paper towels like an accordion, tuck them into an old baby wipes container. If you did not fold your paper towels, tuck the entire tube into a tall, cylindrical container. Make sure that the container is clean. Wash the container with hot, soapy water, then dry it off, if needed.
- Use just 1 of the paper towel roll halves, not both.
- You can use another plastic container too, like an ice cream tub. Make sure it's clean!
- The cylindrical container should be big enough to fit the paper towel roll inside it. Something that originally housed wipes would work the best.
- Pour your desired solution over the paper towels. The solution may have settled while you prepared the paper towels, so give it a quick stir. Pour the entire solution over the paper towels. Don't worry if it looks like it's too much; the paper towels should soak up most of it.
- Let the solution soak for 5 to 10 minutes. If the paper towels near the top of the container are still dry, take them out and flip them over. You can also close the container tightly, flip it over, and wait another 5 to 10 minutes.[10]
- If your container starts to leak when you flip it over, turn it right-side-up again and flip the paper towels over instead.
- Take the cardboard tube out if you left it in. By now, the paper towels should be thoroughly soaked. Stick your fingers into the middle of the paper towels and separate the cardboard tube from the paper towels. Pull the cardboard tube out and discard it. The first baby wipe should come out with the cardboard tube.[11]
- You don't need to do this each time you want to use the baby wipes. Once you discard the cardboard tube, you are all set.
- Skip this step if you are using an old baby wipes container. You already removed the cardboard tube earlier.
- Cut an X-shaped in the lid, if needed. Most baby wipes containers already have a hole in the lid. If you are using a different container, however, it may not have a hole in it. Use a craft blade to cut a large X-shape in the middle of the lid.
- Put the lid back on and pull the baby wipes out through the hole. Feed the first paper towel up through the hole, then put the lid on the container. Tug the paper towel until it tears off.[12]
EditUsing the Baby Wipes - Pull the baby wipes out of the container 1 at a time. The baby wipes should feed through the hole on their own as you pull them out. If they don't feed on their own, simply take the lid off and re-feed them through the hole.
- The baby wipes should tear naturally along the perforated lines in the paper towels. This won't always happen, which is fine.
- Keep the lid on your container whenever you are not using it. If your container does not have a secondary lid, cover the hole or slit with a piece of duct tape or packaging tape. Peel the tape back to expose the hole or slit whenever you want to use the baby wipes.
- Fold the end of the tape back by to make it easier to peel back.
- Rehydrate the baby wipes with boiled water if they start to dry. Boil some water for 2 minutes, let it cool to room temperature, then pour it into the container. How much water you use depends on how dry the baby wipes are and how many you have left.[13]
- Use enough water to dampen the baby wipes.
- Use the baby wipes within 3 or 4 months. Some baby wipes will last only a week, but if you added tea tree oil to the solution, they should last up to 3 or 4 months. If the baby wipes start to grow moldy before then, however, toss them immediately.[14]
- If your baby wipes grow moldy before you finish using them, discard them immediately. Make a smaller batch next time.[15]
- You can use this tutorial with re-useable cloth baby wipes. Simply soak the baby wipes, then fold them up and put them into an old baby wipe container.[16]
- If you are using cloth baby wipes, wash them with cloth diapers.
- It is better to make a small batch of baby wipes rather than a big batch. If you make a big batch, it may dry out or mold before you use it.[17]
- Wipe solution can be stored in a spray bottle and sprayed on individual cloth wipes to prevent mold. No sew cloth wipes can be cut from old t-shirts.
- Do not use fragrance oils or oils meant for soap-making or candle-making. They are not the same thing. Use pure, organic essential oils only.[18]
- Some babies are sensitive to essential oils, especially tea tree oil. If your baby develops a rash, stop using the baby wipes immediately.
- Never use unfiltered water. Unfiltered water is full of chemicals and bacteria that may lead to mold.[19]
EditThings You'll Need - Paper towel
- Sharp, non-serrated knife
- Old baby wipes container
- Bowl
- Whisk or mixing spoon
- Distilled or filtered water
- Baby soap
- Food-grade oil
- Aloe vera (optional)
- Lavender or tea tree essential oil (optional)
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| How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child Posted: 15 Aug 2018 05:00 PM PDT Emotional health is a trickier topic than sniffles and skinned knees. If you have a toddler, teach them what emotions are, how to manage their feelings, and how to empathize with others. As your child matures, encourage them to share their feelings with you, and be a good role model by keeping your own emotions in check. While you need to ensure they're safe, independence is a key aspect of emotional health. It might be tough to hold back, but letting your child do things on their own can help them become a confident, well-adjusted adult. EditTeaching Your Kids about Emotions - Label emotions for your toddler or preschooler. When your child first starts learning to talk, start teaching them basic emotions, such as happy, sad, angry, and afraid. Children's books, drawings of smiley or sad faces, and making exaggerated facial expressions are great ways to teach your kids how to recognize emotions.[1]
- For instance, point at a drawing and say, "Kitty won a prize and is happy," or ask, "What do you think this face means?"
- Songs and games such as "When you're happy and you know it, clap your hands" can help them connect actions with emotions.
- In addition to helping them recognize others' emotions, ask your child how they might help a sad or angry character. Ask, for example, "Kitty took doggie's toys, and doggie is sad. How can we help doggie feel better?"
- Acknowledge your child's feelings when they're upset. Young children throw tantrums when they experience an overwhelming emotion that they can't express in words. Instead of just telling your child to be quiet when they're upset, help them use their words. Let them know that you want to help, but remind them that you can only understand them if they use their nice voice.[2]
- If you child is crying because they want a toy, say, "I know you're sad because you want the toy, and I want to help. Maybe if you use your nice voice we can find a fun game to play."
- Help them learn how to cope with their emotions. Provide your younger child with coping tools, and continue to reinforce these tools as they mature. Ways of coping with emotions such as anger or sadness include taking deep breaths, counting to 10, and drawing a picture of their frustration.[3]
- Tell your child, "Everyone gets upset, but it's never okay to hurt someone or break something. Instead of yelling or hitting, we can take deep breaths to relax, sing a song, or draw a picture of why we're sad."
- Encourage your kids to talk about their feelings. To lay a foundation when they're young, ask your child how they feel in various situations. Discuss their day at preschool or dance class, and ask questions such as, "How did you feel when Sally took your toy?" As they grow up, remind them throughout their middle school and adolescent years that they can always come to you to vent or ask for advice.[4]
- No matter their age, remember to always give your child your undivided attention during conversations. Don't play on your phone or answer emails when they're telling you about their feelings.
- Sometimes, you might need to resist the urge to scold or lecture. For example, suppose your child has a bad attitude during dinner. Instead of scolding them for being fresh, try asking why they're upset. Comfort them, if necessary, and stress that it's better to talk about feelings instead of holding them in and making a scene.[5]
- Set a good example by regulating your own emotions. Children of all ages look up to their parents, so model self-control for your kids. Avoid blowing your top, slamming doors, throwing things, and other hostile behavior. If you and your spouse or co-parent have a disagreement in front of your kids, stay calm and resolve it in private instead of screaming and hurling insults.[6]
- Regulating your emotions doesn't mean you should act like a robot in front of your kids. It's good to express emotions in front of them, whether you're elated or upset.
- However, you should demonstrate self-control in the moment, such as by by taking deep breaths or counting to 10. In the long-term, you can blow off steam by exercising, listening to music, or writing.
- Teach them about accountability and empathy when they hurt others. If your child misbehaves, seize the opportunity to teach them how to make amends. It's especially important to teach younger children how to empathize with others. If you have a toddler or preschooler, help them understand how their actions affect others' emotions.[7]
- If your child steals a toy, explain that their actions have consequences and they need to say that they're sorry. Ask, "How would you feel if someone took your toy? Wouldn't you be sad? That's how you made Sam feel."
- When one child hurts another, make sure to give lots of affection to the one who was hurt. Say, "Oh I'm so sorry that Sally took your toy! That wasn't very nice, and I know it makes you very sad." Modeling empathy can help the other child understand that they shouldn't hurt others.
EditBalancing Boundaries and Freedom - Help your child learn how to perform tasks to build their confidence. Self-confidence is the foundation of resilience, which is the ability to cope with life's challenges. Teaching your child how to do things by themselves and giving them independence helps boost their confidence. As early as possible, begin teaching them age-appropriate skills and chores.[8]
- For example, teach your preschooler how to tie their shoes and pick out their outfits, let your middle schooler help out in the kitchen, and teach your teen how to drive.
- Keep in mind this doesn't mean that you shouldn't supervise your child or put them in danger. For instance, if your kindergartner helps you in the kitchen, don't let them use a sharp object or touch the stove.
- Give your child age-appropriate rights and responsibilities. Your child needs an increasing amount of privacy, freedom, and independence as they mature. In addition to respecting their rights, assign chores to remind them that responsibilities also increase with age. To strike a balance between your rules and their freedom, work together to define their responsibilities.[9]
- Your teen, for example, has a right to ask you to knock before entering their room. Respect their boundaries, unless you suspect they're in danger or violating your trust.
- As the parent, you set the rules. However, you should allow your preteen or teen to have a say in how and when to complete tasks, such as doing homework, taking out the trash, or cleaning their room.
- Work with other co-parents to set fair, consistent rules. Make sure you and any other co-parents are on the same page when it comes to discipline. Children are more likely to respect rules that are predictable and consistent. When rules are inconsistent or unreasonable, kids are more likely to become angry and push back against authority.[10]
- For example, suppose you work at night and your spouse lets your child stay up hours past their bedtime watching inappropriate TV shows. Tell your spouse, "We need to get on the same page. If we don't enforce the same rules, our child isn't going to respect our authority."
- If you and your child's other parent aren't together, try to establish the same rules and consequences in both of your households.
- Limit your child's screen time. Phones, computers, and video games can cut into quality family time, schoolwork, sleep, and extracurricular activities. Additionally, cyber-bullying is widespread on social media, and advertisements, TV shows, and movies are packed with unrealistic beauty and lifestyle standards. Try to limit screen time to 2 hours per day or less, designate phone-free zones, and avoid keeping a computer or TV in your child's room.[11]
- Make it a rule that your child has to keep their phone in a common area overnight instead of taking it to bed. During family meals, set a no-phone rule.
- Be sure to follow your own screen time rules. Don't play on your phone during dinner, or text while your child is telling you about their day.
- Keep in mind strict screen time rules can make your child feel excluded at school. It might be helpful to talk to their teachers or friends' parents about general guidelines for cell phones and social media use.
- Deliver reasonable consequences related to a broken rule. Natural consequences, or the direct results of misbehavior, are great teaching tools. When rule-breaking doesn't lead to a natural consequence, come up with a punishment that's related to the behavior.[12]
- For example, if they ditched practice to hang out with friends, the natural consequence is that they get kicked off of the team.
- If your preschooler colors on the walls, make them clean it up, and take their crayons away for the rest of the day. If your teen stays out past their curfew, ground them for a weekend or set a curfew that's an hour earlier.
- Your aim should be to correct the behavior, not vent your frustrations. Screaming at them or issuing a harsh punishment that's not related to the broken rule aren't effective teaching tools.
EditBuilding a Strong Bond - Set aside time every day for quality conversations. Good times to talk might be on way to school, during breakfast or dinner, or before bed. When you chat, ask your child specific questions about their day instead of general yes or no questions. While you don't want to come off as intrusive, open-ended questions can help convey your interest and spark the conversation.[13]
- For example, instead of asking, "Did you have a good day," ask, "What was the coolest thing you learned at school," or "What's something funny that happened today?"
- Your child will be more likely to confide in you if you regularly spend quality time together.
- If you think they're dealing with a problem, avoid pushing them to tell you. Instead of making demands, let them know they can trust you, and say, "I'm happy to listen or offer advice if you need it." They might feel more comfortable talking about difficult topics if you give them some space.
- Develop family rituals, such as shared meals and weekend outings. Family rituals and routines can solidify your bond and offer your child a sense of stability. Try to eat breakfast or dinner together daily, or as often as your schedules allow. On the weekends, you could go for bike rides or hikes, or go to ball games together.[14]
- Learn about your child's interests, and do things together related to those interests. If they love music, go to a concert together. If they're passionate about baseball, go to college or professional games whenever possible.
- Let your child pick the activities, within reason. They might be more likely get excited about spending quality time together when they're allowed to make decisions. Keep in mind that doesn't mean you need to break the bank to do a costly activity.[15]
- Help them find an outlet if they don't want to confide in you. You might have a strong bond, but it's not always easy to share things with a parent. If you know something's on their mind and they won't open up, encourage them to spend time with a trusted loved one. For instance, they might have an easier time confiding in an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or close family friend.[16]
- Don't take it personally if your child doesn't want to open up to you. Whether they're getting bullied or having trouble with their grades, some subjects are tough to discuss with parents. They're better off talking to someone else than bottling up their feelings.
- If they open up to a trusted loved one, it's best to respect their privacy. If they're not in danger or breaking the law, respecting their boundaries is the healthiest option.
- Keep up with your kid's clique. Getting to know their friends (and their friends' parents) can help you stay involved in their life.
- Do your best to avoid fighting with your spouse in front of your child, especially if you're shouting angrily at each other. If you and your spouse have a disagreement, settle it in private or ask your child to go play in another room.
- Letting go is tough, but allowing your child to do things on their own is essential, even if they make mistakes. It helps build confidence, and gives them get a sense of what to do, what not to, and how to deal with obstacles.
- All children go through struggles. However, it might be best to call a mental health professional if you've noticed concerning signs, such as extreme shifts in behavior, loss of interests in normal activities, sudden weight changes, or trouble with the law.
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| How to Fold a Shirt for Travel Posted: 15 Aug 2018 09:00 AM PDT There are many ways to fold a shirt, and when you are traveling, you may want to reduce wrinkles or save space. Try folding your shirts together to reduce wrinkles or rolling up your shirts to save space. You'll be ready for your vacation or business trip in no time! EditFolding Your Dress Shirts - Find a flat surface and lay out your dress shirt. Use a surface like a table, chair seat, or bed. Smooth out the back of your shirt, so there are no wrinkles.[1]
- Button up your shirt. You can button all of the buttons, or just do the top, bottom, and center button. Either choice will keep your shirts straight and cut down on wrinkles as you pack.[2]
- Grasp one of your sleeves and fold it towards the center of your shirt. Make sure your shirt is face down before you make this fold. Your fold line will be just before your shirt's collar, starting at the center of the shoulder. Your shirt should have about ⅓ of the front folded over top of the back.[3]
- You can start with either the left or right sleeve.
- Fold your other sleeve towards the center, just like the first one. Mirror your movements for the first sleeve. Fold the other sleeve towards the center so your fold is made near the shoulder.[4]
- Fold your sleeve forward, creating another fold. After your sleeve is positioned on the back of your shirt, pinch the top and the bottom of your sleeve. Fold your sleeve on top of the rest of your sleeve. Make this fold at an angle, forming a broad "V" shape with your fold.[5]
- Your sleeve's folds should meet right around the shirt's collar, laying flat at the seam.
- Do this for both the left and right sleeves.
- Hold the tail of your shirt with 2 hands and fold the shirt lengthwise. You can make 1 or 2 folds, based on the length of your shirt. For shorter shirts, make your fold from the bottom up, so the bottom edge rests below the collar. For longer shirts, make 2 folds from the bottom, so your folds are stacked on top of each other.[6]
- Flip over your folded shirt so it faces the front, and store in your bag. Repeat this for all of your dress shirts, and you'll be ready to travel.
EditAvoiding Wrinkles By Folding Shirts Together - Lay one of your shirts flat, with the back facing you. Use a flat surface, like a table. If you are using a dress shirt with buttons, you should button them up.[7]
- You can use both dress and T-shirts.
- Place your finger at the neckline of your shirt and fold your sleeves. This will form a straight line down the edge of your shirt. You can do this for either short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts.[8]
- Move the left sleeve to the fold line you created. This will fold your sleeve on top of the back of your shirt.[9]
- If you are folding a short-sleeved shirt, your sleeve will fold onto the top third of your shirt.
- For longer sleeves, your sleeves will line the length of your shirt.
- Fold in your right sleeve like you folded the left, so it lays flat. Now both of your sleeves should be lying flat on top of the back of your shirt.[10]
- You can smooth out the surface of your shirt, so the shirt is perfectly flat and wrinkle-free.
- Place your second folded shirt on top of your first shirt. Place your shirt towards the bottom of your first shirt, though leave a 3-5 inches at the tail of your shirt.[11]
- Make sure you fold your second shirt before you fold it into the first shirt.
- Sandwich your second shirt in between both halves of your first shirt. Fold your first shirt around your second shirt. Your second shirt should now be in between the top and bottom half of your first shirt.[12]
- Flip your shirts over so they face the front. Now you can pack your shirts into your suitcase. This technique cuts down on wrinkles, so you won't have to worry about an iron while traveling.[13]
- It is helpful to still hang up or lay out your clothes after you reach your destination. Folding your shirts with this method will prevent wrinkles, but they can still form from the few folds you do make.
EditSaving Space by Rolling Your Clothes - Lay your shirt flat and face up. You want a flat surface so you can make tight, neat rolls.[14]
- Take the bottom of your shirt and fold it about up. This will create a "pocket" which you will tuck the body of your shirt into.[15]
- You can also roll your shirts without creating a fold from the bottom.
- Fold your shirt into thirds. Pinch your sleeve and shirt bottom, and fold it into the center. Do this for both the left and the right sleeve, dividing your shirt into thirds.[16]
- You can start with either the left or right sleeve, whichever you prefer.
- Fold your sleeves over the center of your shirt. This will tuck in your sleeves, and your shirt will look like one, thin rectangle.[17]
- Try to make these folds as flat and secure as possible, to help you roll up the shirt.
- Roll up your shirt neatly and tightly, starting at the collar. Hold the sides of your rectangle, fold the edge on top of the shirt, and roll the body of your shirt over top. Leave minimal space in between your rolls to keep them tight.[18]
- It is okay if you have to roll your shirt over again to make sure it is neat. You want your shirts to roll up into a small, compact bundle.
- Tuck the edge of your rolled shirt into your bottom fold. Roll your shirt up to the bottom, and place the bottom fold over top of your rolled up shirt, tucking it in. This will keep your shirt from unrolling as you pack.[19]
- You can also roll up your shirts without tucking them into the bottom of your shirt. The tuck helps keep the shirt securely rolled, but it is optional.
- Place all of your rolled shirts at the bottom of your suitcase. This will create an even, level base. Pack the rest of your clothes over top your rolled shirts.
- You can also roll up your other clothing, like your pants and sweaters.
- Try using the permanent press cycle when drying your clothes to avoid wrinkles.
- Starch and iron your shirts before you fold, to keep your shirts from wrinkling after you fold them.
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