How To Use Sharpies To Make Presents For Your Newborn

Even in the first year of a baby’s life, you can make a difference in their health and well-being. Children born underweight are at increased risk of low birth weight, birth defects, and neonatal prematurity. The

u.s. is taking concrete steps to break the cycle of poverty and this can start with providing better access to critical resources for mothers and children. To make sure every baby is born healthy, the U.S. is expanding coverage for care for newborns, including reimbursement for newborn screening for developmental milestones, immunizations, and immunizations for STDs. Moms can also take simple and inexpensive steps to help make sure their babies get the health care they need, starting with a sterile pair of baby scissors.

Your new baby is a little unique so don’t be shy when it comes to creating your own piece of baby jewelry. Shave off your fingernails and set them aside to use as a cutting board, then leave the cuticle to grow on. As soon as your baby’s nails start developing, you can make a Sharpie or black felt applique with baby’s desired color and cut the finished piece by threading it through the scissors. Make sure you clip over the areas of the child’s finger that are nipping, and then finish off the cut with clear nail polish.

If you’re looking for creative ways to share your love of the arts with your new baby, consider arts and crafts. For example, to show you care, here are six arts and crafts that’ll do the trick. A clean, squeaky toy makes a great bonding activity and helps keep your baby stimulated.

1. Magic Trumpet Play

Magic trumpets have magical sounds, these simple drawings will help your newborn tickle her ear when she plays and you’ll laugh as she crams her fingers into their mouth. For a more visually stimulating play time, draw animal faces or monsters, and let your baby play with them.

2. Feathers for Your Baby’s Nails

You don’t have to do it all by yourself. Consider baby basket cases that you can use as a makeshift file, making it easy to dab on your baby’s nails and leave on until you get a good nibble. If you use a small brush, be sure to get a nice, sharp one, as the feather print will wear off after a few days. Keep a sponge to pat on all of the small spots as your baby erases her prints.

3. Embroidery

Embroidery is a great tool to use to adorn your newborn’s lips, lips, nose, eyebrows, and ears. But you can also embroider your baby’s beautiful dress or floral hat. A soft blue ribbon and baby’s favorite flowers will create a happy memento.

4. Play Hooks

Sometimes it’s more important to connect with your baby than to get them up and moving. Don’t let your newborn mope all day! Try hanging a piece of colorful yarn and leaving the hooks on every corner of the crib. The colors make it easy to catch your baby’s attention while lullabies play. After a few days, she’ll start to explore the space. When you leave, just place the hooks on the floor and forget them for a few days.

5. Slip to a Fit to Rock

Another draw for your newborn’s little fingers and toes is a cinch-fit diaper. Slip on a little black or white rope with your baby’s color of choice, and hang the handle next to the baby’s toes so it’s easy to control his or her movement.