How to Sleep with a Nightlight
May 15, 2010 by Rose Carning
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People suffering from nyctophobia or fear from the dark must sleep with nightlight on. Children are especially prone to having illuminated room during sleep. Having some sort of light during night comes very handy if you have a habit of nocturnal visits to the toilet of the fridge, or you just want a glass of water after midnight. However, if you use night light, you might want to reconsider after reading this.
A study done at the University of Pennsylvania suggested that babies younger then 2 years old sleeping with a nightlight have greater risk of suffering nearsightedness later in childhood. Children who slept with the night light on had more then double chance to develop myopia then the children who slept in dark. This study was however, contradicted by researches done at Ohio State University and New England College of Optometry. These showed that the percentage of nearsighted children who slept with the nightlights is about the same as the children who slept in the dark. Karla Zadnik, a co-author of the Ohio study said that the previous results were influenced by the fact that researchers didn’t take into account parents’ nearsightedness, unlike her team.
Also, there are some connections between night lights and serious problems related to sleeping disorders, impaired abilities and general feeling of tiredness, even if we had a good night sleep. It seems that our body needs complete darkness in order to be fully rested during the night.
More serious reason for concern is recent suggestion that lack of darkness during sleep can lead to cancer. Professor Russell Foster, who teaches visual neuroscience at Imperial College in London claims that our organism doesn’t produce melatonin unless we sleep in dark room. Tests done on animals showed that melatonin can protect them from developing a cancer, and even though it is not quite clear what it does in human body, there are voices who suggest that it can have similar role. If it is right, this theory could quickly lead to the expulsion of night lights from our bedrooms.
There are already studies that have shown that night shift workers, who are exposed to strong lights during night, have much higher risks of developing certain forms of cancer.
Even if this is established as a medical fact it won’t be an issue for those people who can turn their night lights off. But what of those who are still more afraid of monsters in their closets then serious illness? They may not have the luxury of turning the switch off.
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Different opinions and advice around the web:
Will a Nightlight Affect Your Baby or Child's Sleep? | Sleepytot Blog
When the lights go off, your little one is in darkness and this can be frightening. A nightlight is the solution but how will it affect your child’s sleep?
Publish Date: 04/29/2010 11:44
http://www.sleepytot.com/blog/?p=219
Use of a Night Light During Baby's Sleep Time | Baby Care Journals
A newborn baby does not need to have a night light to sleep well. Tiny babies can sleep well anywhere, at any time of the day or night. It is only as they.
Publish Date: 01/13/2010 23:56
http://babycarejournals.com/24/use-of-a-night-light-during-babys-sleep-time
Help baby sleep – early primary Toddlerhood
Help your child feel comfortable and safe in their room at night, just give him soft nightlight and music, and try to prevent bad habits from the start that sleep is the future. with this Your children can sleep at night your child to a …
Publish Date: 03/06/2010 23:11
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Furnishing Your Kid’s Bedroom
February 27, 2010 by Justine Pele
Filed under Baby Products
Finding suitable furniture for children can be a complex task. It is more difficult than selecting furniture for the rest of you house, because you also have to please the one who will actually use the furniture – your child. Following are some suggestions to help you choose furnishings for your child’s room.
First of all, a child’s room is not very large. So when you’re picking out furniture, consider pieces that can serve a dual purpose most of the time. Consider headboards that might double as a bookcase, or even storage chests that could double as stairs. Toy chests can serve as storage as well as excellent seats, as well. Bunk beds are a terrific option when you have two children who share a room, or for friends to sleep over. Trundle beds are also a great idea because you can slide the second bed back underneath the main bed, which creates a lot more room for your child to play.
You always want to make sure you look for furniture that’s made well and is sturdy. Children are known to be a bit rough on furniture, so you’ll want to choose pieces that can stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Be sure to check the obvious safety hazards, like making sure the bunk bed safety rails are tight, and that the ladder is well built and secured properly to the bed.
Once you have decided on the necessary furniture, and found a source of safe and sturdy furnishings, then you and your child need to agree on the preferred style. Decide beforehand how long you will be keeping the furniture. Children can quickly grow too large for small furniture. And their tastes can alter considerably as they grow older – especially as they approach the teen years. To avoid having to change furniture repeatedly, bypass furnishings that are obviously intended for young children and will be quickly outgrown.
If you would like to have your child’s room continue the style of the rest of the rooms, there are manufacturers that modified versions of their adult furniture placed in a children’s department. You can also decorate your child’s room with all styles of colorful bedding, pillows, rugs, and toys that both of you love.
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Shopping for Growing Feet
February 5, 2010 by Joan Woods
Filed under Baby Products
It is only when your baby starts to exhibit signs that they will soon be walking, that you should select their first pair of shoes. Those tiny feet are best left unrestricted by shoes, until your child starts to pull themselves up in preparation for their first steps. In your child’s earliest month’s try to resist the urge to dress your baby up in a tiny pair of shoes, as allowing their feet to grow naturally is truly best.
As your baby prepares to take their first steps, you will want to consider a pair of shoes that will give them some added protection. It is important to ensure that they have the necessary traction for slippery surfaces, so socks alone are not appropriate. You will want to make sure that your child does not slip, but you also want to make sure that the shoe bends easily, so shoes with soft leather or rubber soles will be most effective.
Typically, kids shoes need replacement far more often than adults because a child’s feet are very quick to grow. Making sure that you have properly fitted shoes for your child is important. Tight shoes or shoes that don’t properly fit can be problematic for your child’s tender feet.
Pay close attention to the way the shoe closes as well. If you want small children to learn to dress themselves, non-lacing shoes are often the best. Velcro is a popular closure used on children’s shoes for ease of dress and parenting sanity.
Sandals are important for hot weather. Sandals allow the feet to stay cool hence the children will too.
For the beach or the pool, children’s sandals are ideal. Because of the water resistant composition of sandals it is very easy to clean and care for them.
Whether looking local or online, there is a wide range of shoes out there. Kids shoes come in a multitude of colors and patterns for anyone. They even come with popular cartoon characters, lights and charms.
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