Public Swimming Pools... Yes or No

Summer is hot (obviously!). What a better way to cool off than to take a dip in a pool? Are public swimming pools safe? How dirty can a public pool be?

These are the questions that needs to be addressed before you let yourselves and your kids dip into a public pool. Public swimming pools have earned a bad rep as unsanitary petri dishes of infectious diseases – but is this reputation true?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, about 15 to 20 outbreaks of diseases, including stomach bugs and diarrhea, are blamed on dirty public pools. A quarter of these outbreaks are caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses that could have easily been prevented had the pools been properly chlorinated and monitored.

Before you swim make sure to take note of the following:

• a perfectly healthy pool would be odorless
• the pool tiles should be smooth and not slimy
• pool pumps should be working
• pool's bottom should be clearly visible

For safety of all the pool users:

• Never pee in the pool
• Shower before going to the pool
• Don't swallow the water in the pool
  

Family Addition

When a family expects a new addition, there is always stress. Stress in the sense that the expectant parents are both too anxious to make everything perfect. It is true that expecting a child can be an overwhelming experience not just for the parents but for the whole family. The expectant mother is usually the one that has to deal with all the worries. The worries of an expectant mother ranges from ensuring a healthy pregnancy to a successful delivery to a healthy baby and a perfect baby nursery!

Creating a beautiful nursery to our little one can be a lot of work. But thanks to Unique Baby Gear Ideas, having a beautiful nursery can be possible with less stress. In this website, expectant parents can find best nursery themes, unique baby nursery ideas and baby gear. One of my favorites in their nursery themes is the Ocean and Beach Baby Room Themes. This website never runs out of baby nursery ideas, so there is always something new for expectant parents.

As I always tell my friends, when it comes to our babies, safety is our number one priority. I advice new parents to invest in a good and reliable car seat and baby gears as this will not only help develop the growth of our baby but to ensure that they are well protected.

Kids' Toys

As parents it is important to buy toys that are safe for our kids. There are many toys that have elements that can be detrimental to our child's health. The safety of our kids is our number one priority that is why we need to buy toys that will not pose hazard to our kids. Toys should pass the inspection of US Consumer Product Safety Commission and these toys must not be recalled.

One of the safest toys I can recommend for parents like me, who has children who loves stuffed toys is the Jellycat stuffed animals. They are the softest toys ever. This type of toy is good for kids regardless of age.

During this cold winter time, giving your little ones with barefoot dreams luxurious blanket and throws will surely keep them warm. A warm blanket will make them comfortable even if it is snowing outside your home. Of course dressing the kids right will keep them warm. The Appaman line of clothing will be a good addition to your kids wardrobe.

To my fellow mothers out there... let's keep our kids safe at all times!