recreations with babies

BABIES AT THE BEACH PROBLEMS

YOUR BABY EATING SAND
many babies really enjoy playing in the sand - unfortunately, they also likes eating it. then they will actually shoves the sand into their mouth by the fistful. Some kids just love to put stuff in their mouths, especially salty stuff. Get a really big blanket or towel. When on the sand say what sand is for (not what it isn't for) and focus on the positive is possible (sand is for makings hills with. Sand is for smooshing with our feet. etc. Use shovels and pails for play, but not stuff that looks like food utensils or food plates. When baby puts it in her mouth, if it works you could try to say that food is for our mouths and that sand is for our feet and hands. You could try doing tactile things with hands and feet to show her how fun that is

HANDLING THE SUNSCREEN
When applying the sunscreen, ask your doctor to get a save sunblock for your baby skin.don't forget to put it at the tops of their ears, the back of their neck and even their scalps! In addition to all of these precautions, try to keep your baby in long sleeves and a hat -- even in the water.

WATER SAFETY
In terms of water safety, most experts feel strongly that NO floatation device should be used as they can lull parents into a false sense of security. However, if you do wish to use a floatation device or will be in a situation where one is required (on a boat, for example) then your child should wear a properly fitting coast guard approved life jacket. (You should be able to find one at West Marine... locations in Alameda, Oakland, Richmond and San Francisco.) Aloha, Connellan