tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76335952024-03-07T19:56:53.734-08:00Child Safety by Kay Green of MyPreciousKid.comChild Safety information from Kay Green of MyPreciousKid.com Child Safety Products. Kay shares her passions for keeping every child safe! Is your child safe and protected?Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-69245855700208891452009-05-14T21:22:00.000-07:002009-05-14T21:25:11.121-07:00MOVING Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjNCahnR4UmOzd7pPAY1zC7la12VO913QaijoHmloTCatiKoktpcuyB38gZV9HNgGcObbZxfT918pLofTs4i6fEbJADZGU-0DmBFgc1arEiGYBJfpvaIu6HP-3X_RqBIp27gh7g/s1600-h/mypreciouskid-150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjNCahnR4UmOzd7pPAY1zC7la12VO913QaijoHmloTCatiKoktpcuyB38gZV9HNgGcObbZxfT918pLofTs4i6fEbJADZGU-0DmBFgc1arEiGYBJfpvaIu6HP-3X_RqBIp27gh7g/s320/mypreciouskid-150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335902004142763458" border="0" /></a><br />We are moving out blog to our own domain this week. Please come over to <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/blog/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/blog/</a> and follow us there.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-30549822668621934602008-12-26T14:14:00.000-08:002008-12-26T14:21:32.119-08:00Year End Inventory Reduction SALEWe have put a lot of item on sale at 25% off retail.<br /><br />We also have a very unusual coupon code<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DEC25MPK</span> is worth 25% off your order<br /><br />Valid even on sale items<br />Expires 12/31/08<br />One use per household<br />Limited to stock on hand<br />Not valid on wholesale orders<br /><br />We have 120 products: child safety, baby gear, child proofing, potty training, baby sign language, booster high chair, Radian car seat, shopping cart covers, swaddle blankets, SIDS monitor, baby scale and much much more!Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-86596734889849696132008-12-21T14:10:00.000-08:002008-12-26T14:13:42.555-08:00Twitter with usBe sure to follow us on twitter. I post give ways, coupons and other freebie information. I post linsk to articles and our blog as well. We have 3000 followers and would love to have you follow us on twitter too.<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/MyPreciousKid">http://twitter.com/MyPreciousKid</a><br /><br />A twitter.com account is free. If you own a business we highly recommend getting your twitter account user name to match your business name like we did.<br /><br />I also got a personal twitter account<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/KayGreen">http://twitter.com/KayGreen</a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-60270291122956447652008-12-16T13:49:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:43:51.615-08:00Tips for The Expectant Mother<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-safety-book.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeQwLV0Yww7LXx3roPzngVqoNTzbAlZeBbrjYbEcJCUWyxYZVX_c1R4-8BrcH7EFGQDItajq38AkDNPli2JxYk-AvAvUgybWQM9BpL4yl9zS9QSYbqjmyae5jGvjtRx3_GRELbw/s320/child-safety-guide200.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287865431165189410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you're a mom,</span> then most likely you get excited when you have a friend or even an acquaintance to find out that they are expecting. More often than not, finding out that one is expecting leads to a conversation that includes lots of “know how”. You know what I mean everyone in the group seems to know more than each other about pregnancy, babies, and other related topics. Pretty soon the conversation sounds more like a list of tips for the expectant mother. And honestly, that may be good. As we could all use a few tips now and again right? Especially, when it comes to bringing a new baby into the world.<br /><br />So, the following are a few tips for any expectant mother that you know, who knows it may even be you. They include:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You may have to change your diet</span>. In fact, expect a change in your diet in some form or fashion while you're expecting. Either you will have to eat more frequently to prevent morning sickness or you will have to abstain from eating certain types of food to keep from getting ill, or you may have to eat more just to feel full, no matter what there is sure to be a change in your diet.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold;">There are certain things you should avoid</span>. These include: the kitty litter box, chemicals, alcohol, drugs, smoking, and fish with high levels of mercury. Some of these things seem like a given while others you may wonder about, regardless take the tips of others and avoid them.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> Take a break</span>. Pregnant women need frequent breaks as you will most likely experience more fatigue than you normally do when you're not with child. Taking a nap during pregnancy can do you much good.<br /><br />While taking a rest be sure to<span style="font-weight: bold;"> read Child Safety Guide for Expectant Parents</span> <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-safety-book.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-safety-book.html</a> These are special purchase price of $7 for a limited time.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-36908495032058317062008-12-15T12:54:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:40:18.769-08:007 Tips to Child Safety in the Holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8STxFDWQmLysjUhQYpE2RvTTSUAF-BiCx0nYnmb_avfOG7pxQ2HAq9DG4djg17EGwE-zJZpVCZqIg4rssjXYHrA4JufHgHmVn_bLEd4UcvOYRHd7x1KqQw9v4D0V27aZgodbQg/s1600-h/idcard.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs8STxFDWQmLysjUhQYpE2RvTTSUAF-BiCx0nYnmb_avfOG7pxQ2HAq9DG4djg17EGwE-zJZpVCZqIg4rssjXYHrA4JufHgHmVn_bLEd4UcvOYRHd7x1KqQw9v4D0V27aZgodbQg/s320/idcard.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287865845168117218" border="0" /></a><br />In this business season we are out in public with our kids a lot. How can we make certain your children are safe and secure? What things can you do to feel at peace while shopping with your kids? As a mom of 4 I learned to teach them early what to do in scary situations.<br /><br />1. Teach your child to wear an ID. Your child should wear a physical ID (<a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-id-bracelet.html">ID Bracelet</a>, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ID-shoes-tags.html">Shoe ID Tag</a>, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/dog-tags-personalized.html">Personalized Dog Tag</a>) every time you go out. The ID should contain your cell phone number so if you are separated you can be reached<br /><br />2. Teach your child "If Mommy is lost find another mommy with kids and show her your ID so she can call me<br /><br />3. Teach them to stay put if you get separated. Wait with the mom they found in the location they lost you.<br /><br />4. Teach them to be attentive. "What color is Mommy wearing today?"What is Mommy's other name?"<br /><br />5. Play "What if?" Game - "What should you do IF Mommy is lost?"<br /><br />6. Take a picture of your child with your cell phone as you start shopping. If a child is separated you want to provide a photo. Better yet carry a <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/childs-ID-card-kit.html">photo ID card </a>of your child. Put an <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/luggage-tag-ID-card-kit.html">ID on your child's car seat </a>too.<br /><br />7. Keep all children under age 12 with you. Do not allow them to wonder away to look in different aisles while shopping. Where you go they should go. I teach my 8 yr old daughter to keep one hand on the cart.<br /><br />Find more child safety & safe baby gear at <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/</a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-42176536933010901822008-12-04T09:02:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:42:08.775-08:00POTTY TRAINING<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/potty-power-dvd.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 163px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh80jS4UKa-DFQebH7ZhhLEz4X0XlPhBrfvJDw-g3W8Ddlg56wAjoMVwGjyKSYpu5Mu-bmGQR06tIRuMOfCagpu1-etrVIbmg_Fc5DCB52ilxR5NOIUDtl99RTj6oUTD2hZy71dZw/s320/potty-power.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287866224550185394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Potty training a child has got to be one of the most difficult parenting tasks. Like with most other things associated with children, every child proves to be very different, whether it is due to personality, or maturity, potty training for even the parent who has done it multiple times can still end up being a struggle.<br /><br />You may have heard that girls or easier or maybe just the opposite that boys potty train faster, no matter what you've heard once you begin to train your own child you'll begin o have opinions and stories of your own. Some stories you may be dieing to share or others which you wish had never happened to you.<br /><br />No matter how difficult potty training may seem as you begin it and are going through it the truth is it is something that your child must do in their own time, and on their own schedule. It is like many other facets of life a learning process, maybe even as much for you as for them.<br /><br />Try to be as understanding as you can with your child as they go through the process of potty training. Keeping your cool and your patience will make things go much more smoothly. Do not set your expectations too high from the beginning and you will be successful.<br /><br />Also try to make the process fun for the both of you. Getting into the process and making it something you and your child can look forward to doing together rather than dreading on a daily basis. Then, before you know it they will be a happy independent potty goer.<br /><br />Check out Kay's <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/potty-training.html">POTTY 101 article</a> and awesome <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/products/potty-training-products.html">potty training products</a> to make the process even easier.<br /><br />Alyssa Avant<br />Christian Writer, Speaker, Podcaster & Blogger<br /><a href="http://alyssaavant.com/">http://alyssaavant.com </a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-71615754408993552872008-12-03T19:40:00.000-08:002008-12-03T19:47:58.381-08:00Disaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness<br />Dr. Jeffrey Upperman, director of the Disaster Preparedness project at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles<br /><br />Imagine it is the middle of the day. Your kids are in school, you are at the office. The building begins to sway and then the lights go out. You grab your phone and call your child's school, but you cannot get through. The building starts to shake violently, like nothing you've felt before. Is this the quake they've been warning everyone about? Where is your child? Is she safe? Who is taking care of her? Is she as frightened as you are?<br /><br />Most parents work to make sure their children are prepared to cope with whatever the world throws at them. We help them with their homework to make sure they are ready for school. We try to make sure they eat the right foods. And, we want to keep them out of harm's way. But do parents really teach their children what they need to know in the event of a disaster? Many parents in California have an emergency kit in the house and car, but are our children ready? Would they know how to cope and keep themselves safe if they were separated from us?<br /><br />Dr. Jeffrey Upperman is director of the Disaster Preparedness project at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. He has spent years making sure public health institutions are prepared to address the needs of children in an emergency. Through his practice he has also learned a good deal about what families can do to prepare themselves-and their children-for the consequences of a disaster.<br /><br />Experts say that children as young as age three can begin to understand earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters. They should also be able to understand some simple steps you can take together to ensure they stay safe if you are not there to help them. Dr. Upperman's top tips for you and your children:<br /><br />* Create a "business card" or <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/childs-ID-card-kit.html">ID CARD</a> for your child just like yours. Include their name, address, phone number on the front, and a list of emergency contacts on the back, including out-of-state relatives and your pediatrician. Make them promise to keep the cards in their pocket or backpack.<br /><br />* Coordinate with other parents to arrange for each of your<br />children to have a "buddy" - another child in their class or playgroup that they should stay close to in an emergency. Get parents and buddies together every six months to review family disaster plans.<br /><br />* Make sure your children know who to call if they cannot reach<br />you - designate an out-of-town friend or relative to be a point of contact. Once a month, schedule a time for your child to call that relative just to say hello. The more regularly they communicate, the more comfortable they will be calling in an emergency.<br /><br />* Every household has features that can be dangerous in the event<br />of a disaster-things like overhead lights, unsecured water heaters or bookcases, toxic or flammable household cleaners or chemicals. Get your children to help you search the house and make a list of potential hazards. Use the search as an opportunity to teach them about the importance of household safety.<br /><br />* Volunteer to work with your children, their classmates and their<br />teacher to create a checklist the class can use in the event of an earthquake or other emergency. Create the checklist as a group, and produce pocket-size copies of the checklist for your children to keep in their desks at school.<br /><br />* Create a list with your children of all the "helpers" they can<br />count on if there is an emergency and you are not together. The list would include teachers, doctors, nurses, firemen, policemen. With young children, create a collage with pictures of the helpers. The goal is to ensure kids will feel comfortable and safe with caretakers and emergency workers.<br /><br />* Have your child create a shopping list for the family's disaster<br />preparedness kit and shop for the items together. Have them help you pick the storage place, and put them in charge of one of the items in the kit.<br /><br />* Role play with your children-act out what might happen at<br />school. Let your child be the adult, and you play the child who needs to be told what to do in an emergency.<br /><br />* Talk to your children and make sure they talk to you. When there<br />is news of a disaster or emergency in the world, use the news as a "teachable moment," a way to remind your child how to prepare so that your family will be safe.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-21631235802491971912008-11-28T13:08:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:11:58.203-08:00This is what I know about blogging...GUEST BLOG ARTICLE<br /><br />1) content needs to be added on a regular schedule. Minimum is 3 times a week, more is better.<br /><br />2) blog posts should be around 250 words per post. This is long enough to deliver your message, but short enough to keep people reading and interested..<br /><br />3) break up your paragraphs with bulleted lists, bold words and headings. (Not every single paragraph, but where appropriate).<br /><br />4) you MUST have a photo for every post. That said, use ONLY one photo per post unless you need more to illustrate your point or show how to do something (or if you're a photographer doing a photography blog).<br /><br />5) use good photos. If you are not a photographer, use stock photos. (always keep a digital camera with you. You never know when something will pop up that is a perfect shot for your blog post)<br /><br />6) keep your content focused. if your posts don't stay on track, you lose people. If you have something off topic to talk about, start another blog.<br /><br />7) for the overall look of your blog, break up your space. Don't have one huge blank, white page with text on it. Use templates, as this will help with the layout.<br /><br />8) make your "about me" section really personable. People feel more comfortable reading your blog if they feel like they are getting to know you. It establishes a connection with your readers.<br /><br />9) when somebody comments, you should comment back on your blog, as well as in a direct email to the reader. This encourages repeat visitors.<br /><br />10) have fun with your blog. if it becomes a chore, this will show up in your writing as well as your readership.<br /><br />Tiffany<br /><a href="http://www.OhmasCookies.com">Ohma's Cookies</a><br /><a href="http://www.OhmasCookies.com"></a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-18043289330333153682008-11-22T21:12:00.000-08:002008-11-22T21:16:44.571-08:00Black Friday is comingBlack Friday is only a few days away. Are you like me? Do you love the early morning shopping on black Friday weekend? And I am also doing a lot of shopping online this year.<br /><br />I created a page of some fabulous coupon codes just for Black Friday weekend.<br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/black-friday.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/black-friday.html</a><br /><br />Feel free to share this with your readers, friends and family.<br /><br />Also watch for our CYBER MONDAY specials coming too!Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-6528499139065469262008-09-12T15:00:00.000-07:002008-10-10T15:09:50.959-07:00POTTY TRAINING 101<p align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ62_iXU7ieLM5f_YzqhMEyYBDjtIKuc59qPHFx2YriPXytrtc9woxHLe3tj6aDuk8JwFs-ggD-zvtJ1UqY8VLTDOxQfCcSMPrKiRMEUDvxMdjEZjBusVqe1lFayy-jDpEtlnyQ/s1600-h/potty-scotty300.jpg"></a></p><div>I have had the wonderful privilge of potty training my own 4 kids plus helping dozens of moms train their children. The newest member is my 21 month old grand daughter. <a href="http://marteneylove.blogspot.com/2008/09/potty-time.html">http://marteneylove.blogspot.com/2008/09/potty-time.html</a> </div><div>She is doing great with it.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXalDmi4EhptvU4hHmtuXMkpO1Pul0mPwPKpGwfXtFZHDL3jlHBCfQZHItFCZ_74SkldglagP-iVtEmYyhdLJXKvEkhvFCz2rPWRl1w8Nrqk0ceTw6gDNmRmZBYWAgkkeC9hL__A/s1600-h/potty-scotty300.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255650129487263634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXalDmi4EhptvU4hHmtuXMkpO1Pul0mPwPKpGwfXtFZHDL3jlHBCfQZHItFCZ_74SkldglagP-iVtEmYyhdLJXKvEkhvFCz2rPWRl1w8Nrqk0ceTw6gDNmRmZBYWAgkkeC9hL__A/s320/potty-scotty300.jpg" border="0" /></a>Below is the article I wrote to help other moms train their children using my system.</div><br /><div>I teach an online class for moms at <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PottyTeach101/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PottyTeach101/</a></div><br /><div>You will also find product such as the potty doll, traning pants, and toilet seat at <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/potty-training-doll.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/potty-training-doll.html</a></div><div> </div><div>POTTY TEACHING 101 Kay Green © 2008<br /><br />READINESS: Haley had never gone in the potty when we started - even though I had been sitting her on it for several weeks before bath, when I went to the Bathroom etc. At age 18 months I start pre-training. I get a potty video that we watch every day. I got potty books that we read every day. We started talking about potty.<br /><br />Her readiness signs to me were that she could follow a simple command (pick up the ball), she would show a sign when she when potty in diaper (hold herself, do the little dance, hide for BM), and was staying dry an hour or more at a time. She was between 21-24 months. I have found that 21-24 months is the window that I see that almost all kids are ready unless medical, physical or mental disability. I trained all 4 of my kids between this age range, with them being completed by their 2nd birthday. And I have helped dozens of moms train their children in this same age window.<br /><br />PARENTS: You are right to wait until you are ready. When you know you can commit a couple weeks to it and be there to help with every accident very quickly. Look over your calendar and find a 2 week window when you can give this your full attention.<br /><br />BOYS: Potty Teach them sitting down. I do not let them stand up while training. We do this for several reasons: bathroom cleanliness and it encourages then to have their bowel movement in the toilet. Some moms who train them standing up have issues getting them to have a BM. My hubby insists that my son learn sitting down. You know I never have pee on the toilet unless a visiting man is in our home!<br /><br />BEFORE YOU START<br /><br />At age 18 months I do the following<br />1. Buy 10-12 pairs of training pants<br />2. Buy 3 pairs of vinyl covers<br />3. Read TOILET TRAINING IN LESS THAN A DAY<br />4. Have my child watch a potty VIDEO each day<br />5. Read a potty BOOK to my child each day<br />6. Practice giving them verbal instructions ( bring mama the ball)<br />7. Get a potty seat or potty ring. Let the child see and sit on it.<br />8. Get a potty doll that wets<br />9. Buy dollar tree treats for reward system<br /><br />BEFORE starting: Things to consider finishing:<br />Wean from bottle and nursing and binky<br />Have child in their own bed<br />Teach them to pull pants and up and down on own<br /><br />WHEN TO START:<br />When mom is ready to focus and can stay home for most of the next 2 weeks.When the child is staying dry for an hour or 2 during the day.<br />When child can follow verbal cues (pick up the ball). OPTIMAL AGE: 21-24 months in my opinion. (age 24+ months may take twice as long to train for some children because of will issues) I personally find training between 21-24 months easier than potty training between 24-36 months. At age 2 they love to say NO! Before age 2 most kids love to mimic what you are doing.<br /><br />START and do NOT STOP: Every time you put a pull-up or diaper on them after starting the training you may confuse them and cause the training to take longer.<br /><br />Now there may be times that you make a decision to stop the training for personal reasons. Everyone has seasons in their life. That is fine. Just know that the next time you start it may take twice as long from the mixed messages.<br /><br />REMEMBER: Accidents are not to be avoided. Accidents are a teaching tool. You cannot potty teach w/o accidents. The urine leak down the leg feels out of control to them. Most kids will say Uh-oh the first time. Also the leaking accident prompts the parent to act quickly.<br /><br />TRAINING: Toilet Teaching is just like teaching them to eat with a spoon, stay in their car seat, dress themselves, and obey their parents. You are the parent and treat it like other areas of obedience. Make it fun and encourage them but expect them to comply. Expect and want accidents. This is what teaches them the consequences and the need to potty in the toilet<br /><br />PULL-UPS: NO diapers or paper pull-ups ever - get them out of the house.<br />They may ask for them back. I just say the diapers are all gone since she is a big girl.<br />If you give them back the diapers they will usually regress and it will take longer next time. Go forward. Pull-ups will delay the training process. If you must use a pullup at night put it over a pair of training pants.<br /><br />The biggest challenge for me in the first few days is the child learning to turn ON the urine flow. Some kids get this faster than others. Haley got it the third day. Some kids get it the first day.<br /><br />THE SYSTEM: Train the DOLL to go Potty. Take the child to potty often. Set a timer. Give immediate positive reinforcement when they go in toilet. Practice walking to the potty, clean up and change clothes for every accident. MY CHILD: With his system Haley did not go in potty at all first couple days. We quickly changed after every accident. She would grab herself and say uh-oh when she went since the cloth makes the feelings wet and uncomfortable. Third day she said uh-oh and had not gone in panties so I took her to potty and she went. We clapped, shouted, got a treat, called daddy! Over the next 3 days every day was less accidents and more successes. After a week she had it mostly down so I could take her out. I used vinyl pants over cloth to protect when out and about.<br /><br />DAY ONE: I taught Haley how to have the doll go potty in the big toilet rewarding the child when the dolly goes potty. We played this game off and on all day. This is the teaching day.<br /><br />DAY TWO: POTTY PARTY: I tell her she is a big girl like dolly. Put her in CLOTH training pants give her lots to drink. Every half hour check panties. If dry take to potty. If goes in potty reward with candy or sticker and lots of praise. Expect lots of accidents the first couple days until they get the uh-oh and are still dry. REWARD EVERY SUCCESS! For every accident help her run to the potty and say Uh-oh we must potty in the toilet then help her change into dry pants. Practice walking back and forth from the place of accident to potty.<br /><br />CONTINUE for the next 2 weeks. Praise every success. Help change every accident quickly. At the end of 2 weeks you will be having more successes than accidents. I find most kids really get it in this 2 week period.<br /><br />TIMER: Use your timer. At first I set it for 30 minutes. I take her in every 30 minutes until we have a dry day. Then I go to 45 minutes until we have a dry day. Then I move to 1 hour. I stay at sending them to the potty every hour for several weeks. Then as they start asking to go potty you can move the timer to 1.5-2 hours.<br /><br />BED TIME: For nap and bed put a sheet protector under the sheet. Put on two pairs of cloth training pants and vinyl pants over. Change them to dry panties immediately upon waking. Use vinyl pants over cloth training pants only when out in public or in bed.<br /><br />OLDER CHILDREN: If your child is over 24 months expect it to take longer as you are in the MY WILL stage. They may fight you. You have to be the parent and firmly, lovingly, and with joy help them comply. Make it fun and exciting. Diapers are no longer an option. I do not ASK if they have to go potty. I ANNOUNCE that it is POTTY TIME. With my son I use to scoop him up over my shoulder and dance to the potty with him laughing.<br /><br />I am not the expert at all but do have 4 successes under my belt and have helped many other moms succeed as well with this system<br /><br /> Kay Green, Founder of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/</a> Child Safety Products</div>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-81800834940860293612008-09-10T14:55:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:59:52.030-07:00POTTY READINESS QUIZThe Potty Training Readiness Quiz<br /><br />Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: How do you know when your child is ready? If you have never traveled this road before, you likely don't even know what signs to look for. Take this quiz to find out where your child is on the readiness spectrum.<br /><br />1. I can tell by watching that my child is wetting or filling his diaper:<br /><br />a. Never.<br />b. Sometimes.<br />c. Usually.<br /><br />2. My toddler's diaper needs to be changed:<br /><br />a. Frequently, every hour or two.<br />b. It varies.<br />c. Every two to three hours--sometimes less frequently.<br /><br />3. My child understands the meaning of wet, dry, clean, wash, sit, and go:<br /><br />a. No.<br />b. Some of them.<br />c. Yes.<br /><br />4. When my child communicates her needs, she:<br /><br />a. Says or signs a few basic words and I guess the rest.<br />b. Gets her essential points across to me.<br />c. Has a good vocabulary and talks to me in sentences.<br /><br />5. If I give my child a simple direction, such as, "put this in the toy box," she:<br />a. Doesn't understand or doesn't follow directions.<br />b. Will do it if I coach or help her.<br />c. Understands me and does it.<br /><br />6. My child can take his pants off and put them on:<br /><br />a. No.<br />b. With help he can.<br />c. Yes.<br /><br />7. When I read a book to my child, he:<br /><br />a. He ignores me.<br />b. Sometimes listens, sometimes wanders off.<br />c. Sits, listens and enjoys the story.<br /><br />8. My toddler wants to do things "all by myself":<br /><br />a. Never.<br />b. Sometimes.<br />c. All the time! <br /><br />9. I think that it's the right time to begin potty training:<br /><br />a. No.<br />b. I'm undecided.<br />c. Yes.<br /><br /> Total the number of responses for each letter:<br /><br />a. __________ b. __________ c. ___________<br />QUIZ SCORE:<br /><br />Most answers are A: Wait. Your little one doesn't seem to be ready just yet. Test again in a month or two.<br /><br />Most answers are B: Time for pre-potty training--get ready! Your child is not quite ready for active training, but you can take many steps to prepare your toddler for the future. Gradual introduction of terms and ideas will make potty training easier when the time comes.<br /><br />Most answers are C: Your toddler is ready to use the potty! It's time to start your potty training adventure. Good luck, and have fun!<br /><br />Are you between two scores? Just like any parenting situation, there are choices to make. If your child is hovering between two categories, it's time to put your intuition to good use. Your knowledge of your own child can direct you toward the right plan of action.<br /><br />Excerpted with permission by McGraw-Hill Publishing from The No-Cry Potty Training Solution (McGraw-Hill 2006). <a href="http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books/0071476903.php">http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books/0071476903.php</a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-13804143868119617822008-08-10T14:37:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:50:17.041-07:00Safe Sippy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01lD7JIhUL1YYp5NwL1YepSkEwdKIbRl3Ze2bPOeMofKQMjSUDWRhRsGdWjb8AYKU5DCErtnAgp6nqx4LICjTEi1bNYpOGfft6aFxiCpiU0faubbv_nIsc2OEOgo-R4bqPxh-VQ/s1600-h/safe-sippy-blue200.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255645371154892418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh01lD7JIhUL1YYp5NwL1YepSkEwdKIbRl3Ze2bPOeMofKQMjSUDWRhRsGdWjb8AYKU5DCErtnAgp6nqx4LICjTEi1bNYpOGfft6aFxiCpiU0faubbv_nIsc2OEOgo-R4bqPxh-VQ/s320/safe-sippy-blue200.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I have been reading more and more about the dangers of certain plastics for our kids. So as a mom and grandmother I went looking for a better solution to the plastic sippy cup. One of the moms in the new moms class I teach sent me a link to the SAFE SIPPY cup. I was impressed. So I called the company and spoke to the president about his product and ideas. I was even more excited then.<br /><br />As a small company I am very careful about what products I carry. I like to bring in a sample and test every product before selling it. So now my 8 yr old daughter and 20 month old granddaughter both use the <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safe-sippy.html">SAFE SIPPY</a>. They are very happy with them.<br /><br />We brought in the first 2 cases and were surprised when they sold out in 10 days. When we tried to order them we found the company was out of stock of the 16,000 they recently created. So we order <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/klean-kanteen.html">KLEAN KANTEEN </a>sippy cups in the mean time.<br /><br />We are happy to say we now have both the Safe Sippy ( pink, blue or green) and the Klean <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34OOTLhxST2BfLdIFLUWZKBpbpXm9JhiCgipnfVOkVv2R9seM_JYst0b1Er_qKaAublSVIWJGTPHwv2xDXbDwRwwbaofwpd2Iu8msbcuSgOL77o8p8nvvMX6XnyG2JFH7jjJV9w/s1600-h/klean-kanteen-18oz-silver.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255645573062160690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34OOTLhxST2BfLdIFLUWZKBpbpXm9JhiCgipnfVOkVv2R9seM_JYst0b1Er_qKaAublSVIWJGTPHwv2xDXbDwRwwbaofwpd2Iu8msbcuSgOL77o8p8nvvMX6XnyG2JFH7jjJV9w/s320/klean-kanteen-18oz-silver.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kanteen (silver, pink and blue - 12 oz, 18 oz, 27 oz) in stock online.</div><br /><br /><div>I personally like the <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safe-sippy.html">SAFE SIPPY</a> for the younger children. It has removable handles and a firm sippy straw shaped opening. It also has colorful silicone wrapper over the stainless steel.</div><br /><br /><div>I am finding the older kids really liek the <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/klean-kanteen.html">KLEAN KANTEEN </a>with the sports bottle top. They have a look the older kids seem to really like.</div><br /><br /><div>Which sippy water bottle would you child prefer?</div>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-37868107780308714592008-06-10T14:30:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:52:42.504-07:00New Store<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEmnc4EdI-QcvQsGHaKKhncJHOzQFKLWRjQeZ3VcJzR4FiSJnRIVXx77CCeq-LxoGdcg-eF0Qm-XmeA6cmy_-EVo7MyJ6iVqSHWwi1VMs7saJJXonUJz0Fe6dwkNjldJ84QWIHQ/s1600-h/building-outside-200.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255646387742550482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEmnc4EdI-QcvQsGHaKKhncJHOzQFKLWRjQeZ3VcJzR4FiSJnRIVXx77CCeq-LxoGdcg-eF0Qm-XmeA6cmy_-EVo7MyJ6iVqSHWwi1VMs7saJJXonUJz0Fe6dwkNjldJ84QWIHQ/s320/building-outside-200.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On June 2, 2008 we moved the MY PRECIOUS KID business from my home into its new store front in Hillsboro Oregon. After 7 years of working from home it was time to more. We needed more room for the products and inventory. <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/</a><br /><br />MyPreciousKid.com carries nearly 150 products and has 4 employees. Daily we process and ship out 30-50 orders.<br /><br />We are all very excited by the new exposure the local sore brings plus the added room for day to day business. If you are in the Hillsboro Oregon area please stop by and see us at 5th and Baseline Streets.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of our new store <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/location.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/location.html</a><br /><br />Here at the photos of my staff <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/staff.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/staff.html</a></div>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-65300150173462085792007-09-20T10:43:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:55:01.164-07:00CAR SEAT SAFETY Article<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRFJkMKlqyfvTolDmce0V1eZlrwvgfUEBjL5YDaMlWtucJmrbYG_C7Xsdj3oUK3xPyQBvvpWadbB5qqh_qhMzcKATGxXpsSc5ovhkhFas4DVr8ca7HmW2yMbIiOPExeMMguyq_w/s1600-h/radian_80_princess.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255647017375883122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRFJkMKlqyfvTolDmce0V1eZlrwvgfUEBjL5YDaMlWtucJmrbYG_C7Xsdj3oUK3xPyQBvvpWadbB5qqh_qhMzcKATGxXpsSc5ovhkhFas4DVr8ca7HmW2yMbIiOPExeMMguyq_w/s320/radian_80_princess.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong>CAR SEAT SAFETY </strong>- As parents we do everything we can to make sure our children are safe. I have children ranging from 7 years to 24 Years. So I have seen the safety guidelines change a lot during that time. When my oldest child came home from the hospital a car seat was not required. I did however buy one before she was born. The rules for car seats vary from state to state. Please check with your state to be sure you are following the current car seat rules.<br /><br /><strong>In OREGON </strong>the rules changed July 1, 2007.<br />Now babies must be rear facing until both 20 pounds and 1 year old<br />Children must be in a car seat ( i.e. 5 point harness, not a booster seat) until over 40 pounds<br />And children 41 pounds to 8 years (or 4' 9" tall) must be in a booster seat.<br /><br /><strong>TRAVEL OUT OF STATE </strong>- Also if you travel with your children check out the rules where you are traveling too. We are required to follow that states rules not our own states. In an accident where children are not in the right car seat according to the law the parents are being charged. Please plan ahead.<br /><br /><strong>FEDERAL GUIDELINE </strong>- However no matter what your state rules say the Federal safety guidelines suggest:<br />!. Rear facing until full weight of the car seat ( usually 30 pound)<br />2. 5 Point harness until at least 40 pounds but to 65 pound is better<br />3. Booster until 4' 9"<br /><br /><strong>REAR FACING </strong>- 12 months and 20 pounds minimum is the law. However the new studies are suggesting that infants stay rear facing until age 2 or more. In Sweden they keep them rear facing to the full weight limit of their car seat, which in usually 33 pounds ( nearly 3 years old). Because they do this they only had 8 deaths in 5 years in car accidents involving children rear facing. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2LFo8vVi04&mode=related&search=">REAR FACING VIDEO</a><br /><br />I spoke with a man this week whose wife and children were hit in a car accident. The van was totaled. All three kids were in car seats. The infant that was rear facing was fine. The 4 year old in a 5 point harness was fine. The 18 month old who was forward facing had neck and face bruises and trauma from the crash. When forward facing and so young their little heads are whipped back and forth with much force. If you are considering turning your 1 year old forward facing please watch this.<br /><a href="http://babyproducts.about.com/od/carseats/qt/rear_facing.htm">VIDEO</a> and another <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRP7ynNI8mI">VIDEO<br /></a><br /><strong>FIVE POINT HARNESS </strong>- If you have moved your child out of a 5 point harness please watch this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ">VIDEO</a>. The longer we keep them in the safer they are. Children are safer in a 5 point harness than in a booster seat with a seat belt alone. The 5 point harness keeps them securely in the seat. The seat belt allows more room for their body to be throw forward or for them to slip under. Several children under age 5 in booster seats have been killed. Keep your children safer by keeping them in a 5 point harness longer. The <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/infant-car-seat-radian65.html">RADIAN 65 CAR SEAT </a>keeps them in a 5 point harness until 65 pounds. The <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html">RADIAN 80 CAR SEAT </a>keeps them in a 5 point harness until 80 pounds.<br /><br /><strong>BOOSTER SEATS </strong>- Most state laws require a booster seat until age 6 or 8. Our state just changed from 6 year and 60 pounds to 8 years and 80 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics goes a little further and says that most kids aren't ready for regular seat belts until "the child reaches about 4'9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age." Also even if your state rule for car seats is less than the 8 years, the federal guideline now recommends booster seats until the child is 4' 9" so the seat belt fits them correctly.<br />See more articles by Kay Green at <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/</a><br /><br />Article by Kay Green founder of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/</a> Child Safety Store. Copyright 2007 My Precious Kid</div>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-72205859107277650342007-07-16T08:49:00.000-07:002007-07-16T08:54:21.486-07:00Please help a friend!On June 15, 2007 Gwenn Elliots life changed forever. She lost her home, all her belongings and her precious autistic 10 yr old son Trevor in a house fire.<br /><br />We’re all working together to help rebuild her life. <br />What can you do to help?<br /><br />-Donate a product for our fundraiser at <a href="http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com ">http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com </a><br /><br />-Tell others about our Fund<br /><br />-Grab a button and proudly display it<br /><br /> Please visit <a href="http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com ">http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com </a>to find out more information.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Gwen Elliott Relief Fundraiser Team,<br /><br />Regina Baker<br />Terra Williams<br />Saralee Sky<br />Alicia Staz<br />Bobette KyleKay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-19823494082646199902007-06-21T21:22:00.000-07:002007-06-21T21:31:58.219-07:00New Products in 2007NEW PRODUCTS in 2007 at MyPreciousKid.com http://www.mypreciouskid.com/new-items.html <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-monitor-angelcare.html">Baby Monitor by Algel Alert</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-scale.html">Baby Scale</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/buggy-bagg-shopping-cart-cover.html">Buggy Bagg Shopping Cart Cover</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/door-stop-alarm.html">Door Stop Alarm by GE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/home-safety.html">Home Safety Kit </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/stranger-danger.html">Internet Safety DVD</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/identakey-medical-records.html">IdentaKey</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/door-alarm.html">Key Pad Door Alarm by GE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-abduction-dvd.html">Kid Escape DVD - Child Abduction Prevention</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/nursing-cover.html">Nursing Cover by Bebe Aulait</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/outlet-cover.html">Outlet Cover</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/dog-tags-personalized.html">Personalized Dog Tags</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/infant-car-seat-radian65.html">Radian 65 Car Seat </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html">Radian 80 Car Seat</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/radian-car-seat-travel-bag.html">Radian Car Seat Bag</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/shopping-cart-covers.html">Clean Shopper Shopping Cart Cover</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/sleep-positioner-reflux.html">Baby Sleep Positioner </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/surge-protector-cover.html">Surge Protector Cover</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/swaddle-blanket-sleep-sack.html">Swaddle Blanket by Swaddlease</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/temporary-tattoos.html">Temporary Tattoos With a Purpose</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-travel-bed.html">Toddler Travel Air Bed</a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-58400745160493497002007-05-17T09:08:00.000-07:002007-05-17T09:42:15.901-07:00CSI MIAMI<strong>What a surprise. </strong>I got orders yesterday for our <strong>TEDDY BEAR CHILD LOCATOR</strong>. <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html ">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html </a>It seems that it was used in a case on CSI MIAMI on Monday night. As a small online business it is always exciting when our products reach TV.<br /><br />We had the opportunity for our <strong>TABLE TOPPER TO GO </strong>to be seen on the TODAY SHOW earlier this year. They showed the products that save moms time. And they even showed our web site URL. <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-placemat.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-placemat.html</a><br /><br />From there the RACHEL RAY SHOW contacted us to send them a couple products. We sent our amazing <strong>CHORE CHART</strong>. The products did not make it on air as the whole segment was cut for time constraints. Put they did put out link on their site recommending the products.<br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/chore-chart.html">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/chore-chart.html</a><br /><br />Well it has been an exciting week for sure!Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-31869093570056443082007-04-21T12:10:00.000-07:002007-04-21T12:19:02.539-07:005 Point Harness Solution<strong>NEW CAR SEAT </strong>- After watching the 5 point harness safety video on u-tube I went looking for a better car seat for my 6 year old daughter. I found one! I have been so impressed with this new seat that I m now selling it. <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html ">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html </a><br /><p><br /><strong>CAR SEAT FEATURES </strong>- It keeps her safer in a 5 point harness until she is 80 pounds! She is very happy with how comfortable it is. I love that it is narrower than the Britax. I can fit 3 across a bench seat in an SUV. Yet it is wider inside where she sits. If also folds up to fit easily in my truck or to carry thru an airport.<br /><p><br /><strong>RADIAN 80 convertible car seat </strong>is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.<br /><p><br /><strong>SAFE CAR SEAT </strong>- Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.<br /><p><br /><strong>RADIAN 80 </strong>convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.<br /><p><br /><strong>SAFE CAR SEAT </strong>- Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html ">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html</a>Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1164760077391561712006-11-28T16:27:00.000-08:002006-11-28T16:30:46.290-08:00The Importance of a 5 point harness<strong>THE IMPORTANCE OF A 5 point HARNESS</strong>: Have you moved your child to a booster seat without a 5 point harness before they are 4 years plus 40 pounds.<br />Please watch this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ</a><br /><br />The most dangerous car seat MISTAKES:<br /><br /><strong>Moving a child less than 1 year PLUS 20 pounds to forward facing</strong>. Keeping them rear facing even to 18 months is better. If you child is 9 months and 25 pounds they must still be REAR facing. If your child is 15 months and 18 pounds they must still be REAR facing<br /><br /><strong>Taking a child out of 5 point harness before they are 4 years PLUS 40 pounds</strong>. And the car seat must be TOP tethered into your car. Car seat belts can fail. The tether protects your child. The BRITAX car seat has a 5 point harness that goes to 65 pounds.<br /><br /><strong>Leaving a child in a regular 5 point harness after 40 pounds</strong>. Only the BRITAX car seat harness can go beyond 40 pounds. Using a regular car seat with harness after 40 pounds put your child at risk for it breaking. If you child is over 40 pounds but under age 5 get the BRITAX car seat with stronger harness.<br /><br /><strong>Taking a child out of a booster seat before 6 years PLUS 60 pounds</strong> (some states say 8 years PLUS 80 pounds). Actually it is recommended that a child stay in a booster seat until they are 4 foot 8 inches in order to have a regular seat belt fit them safely.<br /><br /><a name="_MailAutoSig">Kay Green</a><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">http://www.mypreciouskid.com/</a><br />Child Safety & Baby Gear ProductsKay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1164734811691821922006-11-28T09:23:00.000-08:002006-11-28T09:26:54.596-08:00MyPreciousKid.com featured on the TODAY SHOWMyPreciousKid.com is featured on the "Today Show" and won the "2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award" created by family/health columnist and author, Jodie Lynn, for two safety products and stands right up there with several major family fun players, like Disney.com and many others.<br /><br />The Child Safety Kit and the Child Safety Kit PLUS, placed in two categories with the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and garnished an additional one for the site itself, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">www.MyPreciousKid.com</a> .<br /><br />"This is amazing news and we are thrilled beyond words to be a 2006 Adding Wisdom Award winner, just like Disney.com. The best sites and products really are found on <a href="http://www.addingwisdomaward.com/">www.AddingWisdomAward.com</a> ," says Kay Green, CEO/founder of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">www.MyPreciousKid.com</a> .<br /><br />Green says, "MyPreciousKid.com is committed to helping families keep their kids happy and safe while still being kids. Winning such an amazing award for our products and site gives a huge boost. We are greatly honored to receive this award."<br /><br />Jodie Lynn, author of the best-selling book, Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer) - Having, Doing and Surviving It All, and CEO, <a href="http://www.addingwisdomaward.com/">http://www.AddingWisdomAward.com</a> says, "I have worked with Kay of My Precious Kid in previous years and know firsthand that she truly is a Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer). I have enjoyed getting to know her and the importance of her safety endeavors for kids. Her passion is heartfelt and she is most deserving."<br /><br />Good news travels fastOn October 17, 2006, the "Today Show" Natalie Morales shares different products to make a mom's life easier and two products found on <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">www.MyPreciousKid.com</a> was featured. Please see <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15300240/">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15300240/</a> for additional details. MyPreciousKid.com products the Table Topper to Go and the Reward Chore Chart were featured on the "Today Show" in this segment."I am ecstatic to have two useful products that were featured on the Today Show. In fact, so far, orders for our Table Topper To Go Disposable Baby Feeding Kits and the Reward Chore Chart, have been overwhelming, as well as tons of orders for many other products," says Green. Please see <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">www.MyPreciousKid.com</a> for information on all available products.<br /><br />About Kay Green:Kay Green is the CEO/Founder of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/">www.MyPreciousKid.com</a> and wife of 27 years and mom to four kids. She and her family live in Hillsboro, OR.<br /><br />About Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award:Established in 1998, by Jodie Lynn, this award honors products of outstanding quality that support family values and includes websites. Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award™ is the only award program to ever be honored by Disney.com. See <a href="http://www.addingwisdomaward.com/">www.AddingWisdomAward.com</a> for more details.<br /><br />About MyPreciousKid.com:My Precious Kid is an Oregon based sole proprietor company founded by Kay Green. Green originally created ID card products, filling a need for ID Cards for home school students and adopted kids. The company now carries more than 90 child safety & baby gear products in 2006.<br /><br />Contact Kay Green at 503-693-2832 for additional information.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1148367506137708312006-05-22T23:49:00.000-07:002006-11-16T13:36:00.593-08:00MyPreciousKid.com turns 5 years old!<strong>May 2006</strong> marks the 5th year anniversary of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com">MyPreciousKid.com</a>! I am so excited to see where this journey has taken me.<br /><br /><strong>In May 2001</strong> I started making personalized ID cards for families that home schooled their children or those with adopted children.<br /><br /><strong>In 2002</strong> I started producing do-it-yourself <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ID-DNA-fingerprint-kit.html">ID kits </a>for parents. These kits provided safety for children while keeping their family information private. I also started a <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/salesreps.html">rep program </a>allowing other parents to buy wholesale and sell retail in home classes and online.<br /><br /><strong>As the years</strong> have gone by parents have asked for more product. We added <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/medical-release-card-kit.html">Medical Release Cards</a>, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/luggage-tag-ID-card-kit.html">Luggage Tags</a>, Pet ID cards, Adult ID kits and Chore Charts. Then as our internet presence increased other companies started approaching us about selling their products.<br /><br /><strong>2005 </strong>brought more products including <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/medical-id-bracelet.html">ID Bracelets</a>, Shoe Tag Tags, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sling.html">Baby Sling </a>and ID Scopes bring us to a line of 50 products. Our Google rank of 5 brought us to the number one and number 2 spot on Google for many of our key word phrases. We also added a wholesale program.<br /><br /><strong>2006</strong> brought the introduction of safe <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/wholesale-app.html">BABY GEAR </a>such as <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sign-language-dvd.html">shopping cart covers</a>, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sling.html">potty training </a>products, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sign-language-dvd.html">baby sign language</a>, <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sling.html">Taggies</a> and more to bring us to <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safety-products.html">70 products</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Today</strong> we enjoy a brisk business at <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com">MyPreciousKid.com </a>with 75 products and more coming. We currently have a number of products on sale and are looking at several new lines for the fall season.<br /><br />I am thrilled and excited to see how far MyPreciousKid.com has come in 5 years. I am thankful for the many awesome customers, reps and <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/wholesale-app.html">wholesale clients </a>who follow our passion of keeping children safe.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1139427141179846472006-02-08T11:27:00.000-08:002006-02-08T11:32:21.190-08:00My Precious Kid supports: Amber Alert Text Message<strong>My Precious Kid supports: Amber Alert Text Message</strong> - Help protect our children: RadioShack and Cingular Wireless are aiding in the fight to stop child abduction. Sign up now to receive FREE AMBER Alerts on your cell phone! Do your part today to keep our children safe! <a href="http://www.hypemakers.net/ccg4/go.php?v=t22&adv=5124" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.<br /><br />Help us spread the word about AMBER ALERTS. The child you save could be your own. Go to<br /><a href="http://www.hypemakers.net/ccg4/go.php?v=t22&adv=5124">http://www.hypemakers.net/ccg4/go.php?v=t22&adv=5124</a> to read about this free option to make the world a safer place.<br /><br />My Precious Kid is passionate about keeping our kids safe. Read some of the many <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/">articles on child safety</a> and Check out the best in <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safety-products.html">Child Safety Products </a>at My Precious KidKay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1137301254510691702006-01-14T20:40:00.000-08:002006-01-15T13:43:19.136-08:00Baby Gear joins Child Safety<strong>BUSINESS IS BLOOMING</strong> - Business at My Precious Kid has really blossomed this month. We just added 18 <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/new-items.html">new products </a>in one week. If you have ever opened a business you know how much work that is. I had to order all the inventory. Then I had to find places to store all that inventory. Then I had to create a web page for each products which is about an hour each. In order to do it right and make search it is search engine optimized it takes time and planning. Then because that makes our line nearly 70 products I had to redo my categories and make new categories and an overall category page. Whew!!!!<br /><br /><strong>NEW PRODUCTS</strong> - The items were added last week and the orders are already coming in. I am thankful for that. We expanded our niche a bit to include <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safety-products.html">Child Safety Products </a>and Safe <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/products/baby-gear-products.html">Baby Gear</a>. We also have a side niche of <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/products/potty-training-products.html">Potty Training </a>and <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/baby-sign-language.html">Baby Sign Language</a>. It has been like Christmas with all the new things arriving.<br /><br /><strong>POTTY TRAINING</strong> - I am excited about the new <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/products/potty-training-products.html">potty training products </a>we have added. We have disposable potty seat covers, a folding potty seat to take in your diaper bag, and potty stickers. I even teach an online <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PottyTeach101/">potty training class</a>.<br /><br /><strong>BABY GEAR</strong> - We added several new items under Baby Gear. I love the <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/swaddle-blanket-sleep-sack.html">swaddling blanket </a>set. I teach a new moms class and teach swaddling. We also have <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/infant-car-seat-cover.html">Car Seat covers </a>that cushion your baby in comfort in the car seat, stroller, jogger or swing. Our new <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/time-out.html">Time Out Mat </a>has gotten rave review. We also added baby sign language cards.<br /><br /><strong>SAFETY PRODUCTS</strong> - We added another <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-id-bracelet.html">child ID bracelet</a>. This one is soft and comfortable. It I waterproof and comes in blue or pink. Our teddy bear <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html">Child Locator </a>in brown and pink continues to be a best seller.<br /><br /><strong>AD CONTEST</strong> - Are you a novice writer. I have a contest this week for the best 20-40 word ad for my company to use this year. The winner will get any item on my site for free (value up to $36). Email me at kay@mypreciouskid.com with AdEntry in the subject line.<br /><br /><strong>New Year 2006</strong> - I hope your family is having a wonderful new year in 2006. I anticipate business will keep growing and life will stay busy with the upcoming wedding of our son.Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1133299320371398462005-11-29T13:09:00.000-08:002005-11-29T13:22:00.393-08:00Holiday Shopping Season<strong>LINES</strong> - Have you spent times (lots of time) in line at stores to do your holiday shopping? I have! I was one of the one up at 3 am to stand in line outside in the dark at a store offering a electronic product for half price on the day after Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><strong>NO LINES ONLINE</strong> - I realized after the fact I could have bought that same item at that same price online from that same vendor. I learned my lesson. This year I am completing my holiday shopping online. No lines, no wait, no crowds.<br /><br /><strong>CYBER MONDAY</strong> - This online event has become CYBER WEEK online this week. Many of vendors are offering special deals and free shipping this week. Do your shopping during cyber week. Gets those great deals and free shopping too. I was able to buy some hard to find items for my daughter this week online and got free shipping.<br /><br /><strong>FREE SHIPPING</strong> - We are <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com">http://www.mypreciouskid.com</a> are offering FREE Shipping right now with voucher #511052222 thru November 30, 2005. We also have many items on sale. So order today and save on both counts.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/shopping-cart-covers.html"><strong>SHOPPING CART COVERS</strong> </a>for the babies on your list.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/taggies.html"><strong>TAGGIES</strong></a> blankets and products on SALE<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-safety-dvd.html"><strong>DVD's</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/safety-video.html"><strong>VIDEOS</strong></a> for children<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mypreciouskid.com/name-stickers.html"><strong>NAME STICKERS</strong> </a>for stockingsKay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7633595.post-1133298015403591312005-09-29T12:46:00.000-07:002005-11-29T13:05:01.420-08:00Life is busy and blessed<strong>LIFE</strong> - Life in the Green family is busy and fun. I love having a home filled with children both large and small. The kids are all well. Russell & I are looking forward to a trip to Hawaii in November.<br /><br /><strong>ENGAGEMENT</strong> - Our son Jordan ( 20) recently got engage to a wonderful young woman name Katie Looper. We could not be happier. She is a true treasure and welcome addition to our family. They plan on marrying this coming summer. You can view them at <a href="http://www.kaygreen.com/jordan.html">http://www.kaygreen.com/jordan.html</a><br /><br /><strong>SCHOOL BEGINS</strong> - Haley our 5 year old started Kindergarten this month as well. She is attending fulltime 5 days a week at Banks Christian Academy and loving it. Her sensory Integration Disorder is under control and she is doing very well. I love watching her begin the process of learning to read. She is sounding out letters where ever she finds them.<br /><br /><strong>MISSIONS</strong> - Our 18 yr old daughter Allison completed a missions trip to Germany and Poland this summer. She fell is love with Europe and plans to return as soon as possible. She is in her second year at our Community College.<br /><br /><strong>GRANDCHILDREN</strong> - We are praying and hoping to have grand children in the near future from our daughter Melissa and son-in-law Matthew. I love when we are all hope together now. I can just imagine the blessing of grand children.<br /><br /><strong>BUSINESS</strong> - MyPreciousKid.com still keeps me busy. I love being able to help parents find peace of mind when they find safety products for their precious children. Our line of name stickers and allergy labels are a huge hit with this back to school season. <a href="http://www.MyPreciousKid.com">http://www.MyPreciousKid.com</a><br />I wish you a blessed and healthy fall season. Enjoy your family and life!Kay Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05065346942712970300noreply@blogger.com0