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January 2004

Happy 2004 to all MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter subscribers! Hope
this new year has started off well for you and that your resolutions are
still in the works:)

Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter

1. Ad: Bottle Genie
2. Article: Creating Good Feng Shui in Baby's Room
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4. Hot Sites to See!
5. Ad: Motherhood Quotes
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CREATING GOOD FENG SHUI IN BABY'S ROOM
by: Kathryn Weber

Getting ready for a new baby requires a lot of thought and planning from
what diapers the baby will wear down to the decoration and arrangement
of baby's room. Today's parents want to create a haven for their little
one that will help the baby feel comforted and nurtured, as well as
stimulated enough so that they thrive. Increasingly, parents are going
beyond the traditional coordinated "theme" rooms to ensure baby has a
healthy environment by incorporating feng shui.

Feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and placement, so often
used in businesses and homes is now making its way into the nursery, and
for good reason, too. Feng Shui proposes that by arranging and aligning
the room correctly, energy will flow better in the room and that all who
reside in the room will thrive and prosper better than if the energy is
the room was incorrect or did not flow smoothly. Understandably, no one
needs to thrive and prosper more than a baby.

To maximize the energy in baby's room, there are several important
factors to consider, such as room location, safety, colors, and
furniture arrangement. Using feng shui in the nursery will help to make
babies less fussy, who will feel more comfortable in their surroundings,
and who will be healthy and flourish. What does it take to accomplish
this? Following some basic considerations will help both baby and
parents create a room that makes them both happy.

Select a good location for the baby's bedroom. A new baby should have a
bedroom that is not over a garage or has an empty space below. The
bedroom also shouldn't be located where there is excessive noise that
might keep the baby from sleeping, such as close to a living room where
the TV is on, or close to a noisy street or neighbor.

Bed placement is important. The bed should not be against a window or be
directly in line with the door. Put the baby on a solid wall with the
head of the crib against the wall, rather than lengthwise. Make sure the
baby does not sleep or is placed against a slanted wall. These press on
the baby. Avoid placing the baby against a wall that is shared with a
bathroom, toilet, storage, or utility-type room.

Opt for soothing colors. Children benefit from bright colors in play
areas, but if these are used in a baby's room, infants can be over
stimulated to the point that they do not rest well. Because deep sleep
in babies is necessary for healthy growth, be sure to select restful,
muted colors. Whites are excellent for children, but avoid black and
white color scheme because there is too much contrast. Select color
palettes that are close to one another and harmonious, such as green and
blue, white and beige, or pink and yellow.

Create soft movement in the room. A room that is too still becomes
stagnant and this is not beneficial for the growth of the child. To
create good, but soft energy and movement, hang mobiles close to a
window to move gently in the breeze and keep soft music playing in the
room. You can also place a small fan on a dresser turned on low to keep
air moving in the room. Avoid placing the baby under a ceiling fan as
these disrupt their body energy.

Watch for pointed objects. Make sure there are no hard corners from
dressers or changing tables pointed at the baby's head or body. Move
these to another part of the room where they are not pointed in the
direction of the bed.

Select design motifs with care. Make sure that designs do not have harsh
points, such as arrows, crosses, diamonds, or triangles. Nature designs
are excellent and promote growth. Animal designs should also be chosen
carefully. Ferocious or aggressive animals, even when they are made for
a baby's room, should not be chosen. Some of these are found in jungle
motif designs and include lions, tigers, bears, and reptiles. Motifs
with fish are fine as long as the watery theme is not overly dominant.
Otherwise, respiratory, lung, nasal, or kidney problems could develop.

Keep lighting balanced. During the day, the light in the baby's room
should neither be too bright or too dark. Install blinds that can be
lowered or raised as needed to keep the room at a pleasant level of
lighting. If the room is too bright, the baby won't rest deeply. If too
dim, the room would be too "yin" and the baby could fail to thrive or
have respiratory problems.

About The AuthorKATHRYN WEBER is the publisher of The Red Lotus Letter
(http://www.redlotusletter.com), the Web's largest weekly feng shui
ezine. She is also a certified feng shui master practitioner whose been
featured in Seventeen and Martial Arts Professional magazines, among
others, and is sought after for her expertise with a witty,
down-to-earth style. kweber@redlotusconsulting.com

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**HOT SITES TO SEE**
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Baby Gift City - http://www.babygiftcity.com

Fresh Air Living - http://www.freshairliving.com/4life (password: guest)

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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love
their mother."
~Unknown

"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother."
~ Lin Yutang

"Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's
secret hope outlives them all."
~Oliver Wendell Holmes

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