Four Biggest Parenting Trends of 2008
In this computer age, sharing photos and family updates through mass e-mailings is a growing trend. When selecting children's names, parents are adopting unusual spellings and pronunciations, and an increased number of parents using family names as middle names. More mothers are dodging the high costs of daycare and opting to take their babies to work so they can continue their careers and not miss out on baby's first accomplishments.
Trends to eliminate obesity and childhood diabetes indicate that children are eating healthier. In these economically rough times, family bonds are strengthening as some families are purchasing smaller homes, and kids are learning to share space by using bunk and trundle beds and modular storage. Vacationing with friends is cutting gas and travel costs, while providing playmates for kids and trusted childcare as adults alternate their nights out. The biggest parenting trends for 2008 include rethinking the rules of nursery and bedroom decorating, more involved parenting and discipline, activity-based childhood celebrations, and buying American-made toys.
Nursery Glider and Rocker Buying Guide
Napoleon kept a rocker in his bedroom, and President John F. Kennedy owned several rocking chairs (many of which were gifts), finding that they relieved his severe back pain. Through the ages, mothers have instinctively known how to soothe fidgety babies through a rocking motion, and for over two centuries, the rocking chair has been a mother and child favorite - so much so, that rockers/gliders are common in today's nurseries.
Nursery Ideas: Decorating
The nursery decorating decisions that you make should result in a room that is soothing and relaxing to you and baby, so that the hours you spend rocking and snoozing or gliding and reading are tranquil. Whether you select a gender-specific theme or gender-neutral theme, make furniture and decor selections that are versatile, with exciting accents. Decorating decisions should have a life span beyond the years of infancy.
Nursery Furniture That Will Grow With Your Child
In today's economy, few families have the resources to redecorate bedrooms when children grow from infants to toddlers, and all the stages that follow. The key to smart shopping is to make initial kids' furniture selections that are built to last and that grow with your child. Some items that you purchase for the nursery might never be outgrown.
Brands of Nursery Gliders/Rockers
Since the late 1700s, America has had a love affair with the rocking chair, often owning more than one, and commonly having a rocker in the nursery to calm fussy babies. It is believed that the rocking motion soothes babies because it mimics the motions of being carried in the womb. Baby rockers and gliders provide a comfortable place for parent and baby to retreat, perfect for a little catnap.
