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By Diane Ball
Potty training, unfortunately, comes at a time in life when a child is learning to be more independent. Known as the ‘terrible twos’, your toddler may resist potty training altogether, dirty his or her diaper for spite, act differently about the toilet for different caregivers, and generally cause potty training to be a hassle for parents. However, don’t despair, potty training can still be accomplished even if this is the case, if parents remain calm and understanding and make potty training a fun activity.
First, be sure your child is ready and establish a potty training routine with your child. These two steps are the basis for quick and stress-free potty training. However, many children will still resist, so you are not alone if you are often faced with a screaming child or one who is learning early to talk back (good luck with him or her as a teen…). Refusing to potty train can be simply frustrating, or it can have real health consequences if they chose to ‘hold it’ for long periods rather than use the potty. Remember to consult your paediatrician if resistance continues for a long period of time.
Rewarding your child is an appropriate step in the potty training process, and one that will possibly make your child less resistant. Have him or her help choose the prizes. For example, visit the local toy store and purchase some new items that your child may not have until he or she meets certain goals. You may also wish to talk to your child about what he or she cannot do without being potty trained (staying the night at grandma’s, going to school, visiting friends, etc). Motivation is the key to successful potty training.
Talk with your child if he or she is normally well behaved, but extremely resistant to potty training. Perhaps your child is scared of using a potty seat. Have him or her use, instead, a small potty chair and decorate this chair with stickers. Some children, for example, are scared of the flushing noise a larger toilet makes. Wait until your child leaves the room to flush, or have him or her flush the toilet themselves, both when they use it and at other time in the day, simple to get used to the idea. You may also wish to have your child watch while you, older siblings, and family members use the toilet to show your child that it is not scary.
Punishment is appropriate when your child knows that he or she is acting inappropriately. For example, if he or she won’t let your change his or her dirty diaper, even though they have been previously telling you when they have to go, you may wish to punish your child. Also consider punishment for inappropriate behavior such as hitting or throwing temper tantrums.
Punishment is not appropriate for accidents, on the other hand. Remember that your child may simply not know he or she had to use the toilet. Even with older children, accidents sometimes happen, especially with urination during play as they get distracted until it’s too late to make it to the toilet. Try to be understanding about this so that your child does not continue to resist using the toilet.
There are many tools on the market to help make potty training fun. If you make it a fun activity, your child will not be as resistant, and the process will be much faster. Use a variety of games, songs, and activities to teach your child about using the potty and remember that each child is different and will learn toilet use at a different pace.
Diane Ball has an interest in Potty Training. For further information on Potty Training please visit Potty Training or Potty Training Symptoms .
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Raising Kids - The Heartache of Infant Indigestion
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By Jill Seimer
Any adult can tell you just how uncomfortable or even painful indigestion can
be. Now put yourself in the shoes of an infant. Can you imagine the pain they
must experience when they have indigestion? They cannot tell you so they just
express it by crying to show you something is wrong. Any mother will tell you
that they would gladly take on their baby's sickness if it meant giving their child
relief from whatever is causing them pain.
What is Colic? This is a common term used around children's health and is also
referred to as infant indigestion. Colic is seen by some people as infants just
being "fussy" and "cranky" which is a tiny bit shortsighted. Colic has no single
definition as such - we simply know that the child is in pain and needs help.
This discomfort is normally linked to the childs digestive process, which is
still in its formative stages.
In general colic begins when a baby is six weeks
old and lasts until they are about 3 to 4 months old. It's rare for colic to
continue past this age. What Causes Colic? Some people believe that colic is an
allergic reaction in the child whereas more agree that it most likely has diet
as its root cause. An infant being overfed or underfed is more than enough to
start a painful attack. Foods with high fat, sugar and protein content also seem
more likely to cause colic. One interesting fact is that breastfed babies suffer
far less from colic. Stress is also a major cause of colic in infants so parents
and carers alike should make every possible effort to provide the infant with a
worry-free environment to grow up in.
The Symptoms of Colic The first, and most obvious, sign of colic is crying - and
lots of it. This crying is also different to normal infant "sobbing" which they
may do for attention. This type of infant crying is painful and inconsolable.
Infant crying caused by colic is the type that no mother can stop - no matter
what she tries.
It's bad enough that your baby is in pain but the crying fit they experience
actually causes them further problems. When a baby cries in this way sudden
spasmodic abdominal cramping will occur, and the child will automatically draw
up their knees and clench their fists. Their tiny body is now tense and the
intense crying now sucks more air into their stomach which then causes them more
pain from trapped gas.
Colic Like Clockwork? Oddly enough most infants will develop colic around the
same time each day. This is normally in the late afternoon or evening and can
last for several hours. The crying fits can be trying on the most patient of
parents but keeping track of when the colic occurs will allow you to track it
and mentally prepare for it in advance.
JIll Seimer reports on health issues at RefluxLife.com covering on healthy natural lifestyle. Recently she discussed Natural healing for Acid Reflux from her experience on acid reflux disorder symptoms.
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By Jill Seimer
Any adult can tell you just how uncomfortable or even painful indigestion can
be. Now put yourself in the shoes of an infant. Can you imagine the pain they
must experience when they have indigestion? They cannot tell you so they just
express it by crying to show you something is wrong. Any mother will tell you
that they would gladly take on their baby's sickness if it meant giving their child
relief from whatever is causing them pain.
What is Colic? This is a common term used around children's health and is also
referred to as infant indigestion. Colic is seen by some people as infants just
being "fussy" and "cranky" which is a tiny bit shortsighted. Colic has no single
definition as such - we simply know that the child is in pain and needs help.
This discomfort is normally linked to the childs digestive process, which is
still in its formative stages.
In general colic begins when a baby is six weeks
old and lasts until they are about 3 to 4 months old. It's rare for colic to
continue past this age. What Causes Colic? Some people believe that colic is an
allergic reaction in the child whereas more agree that it most likely has diet
as its root cause. An infant being overfed or underfed is more than enough to
start a painful attack. Foods with high fat, sugar and protein content also seem
more likely to cause colic. One interesting fact is that breastfed babies suffer
far less from colic. Stress is also a major cause of colic in infants so parents
and carers alike should make every possible effort to provide the infant with a
worry-free environment to grow up in.
The Symptoms of Colic The first, and most obvious, sign of colic is crying - and
lots of it. This crying is also different to normal infant "sobbing" which they
may do for attention. This type of infant crying is painful and inconsolable.
Infant crying caused by colic is the type that no mother can stop - no matter
what she tries.
It's bad enough that your baby is in pain but the crying fit they experience
actually causes them further problems. When a baby cries in this way sudden
spasmodic abdominal cramping will occur, and the child will automatically draw
up their knees and clench their fists. Their tiny body is now tense and the
intense crying now sucks more air into their stomach which then causes them more
pain from trapped gas.
Colic Like Clockwork? Oddly enough most infants will develop colic around the
same time each day. This is normally in the late afternoon or evening and can
last for several hours. The crying fits can be trying on the most patient of
parents but keeping track of when the colic occurs will allow you to track it
and mentally prepare for it in advance.
JIll Seimer reports on health issues at RefluxLife.com covering on healthy natural lifestyle. Recently she discussed Natural healing for Acid Reflux from her experience on acid reflux disorder symptoms.
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Infant Car Seats - What to Look for
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By LynnMarie S.
Infant car seats should be purchased for any baby who weighs less than 20 pounds. It can be more cost efficient to purchase an infant-toddler car seat that can be converted when the baby weighs more than 20 pounds. But all experts will agree that babies are safer in infant car seat because they are designed for the smaller baby to give support in all the necessary places. Your baby should be comfortable. You should get a car seat that has lots of cushioning and plenty of head support. The Graco infant car seat is one of the most popular car seats for infants and range in price from $80 to $170.
These are some things to look for when you are shopping for a car seat for your infant.
It should be easy to install. It is very important that the car seat is installed properly and according to the manufacturer’s specifications. When buying a car seat, remember that simpler is better. If a car seat looks like it will be difficult to install, it probably is.
A smaller baby needs more adequate restraints to hold him in the seat. Look for infant seats that have a five point harness. These will have one strap for each of the baby’s shoulders, one strap for each of his thighs, and one between his legs. These straps are safer for an infant since they are more adjustable than plastic shields or T-bar restraints.
Avoid car seats that require you to fasten the seatbelt in the rear of the seat. The seatbelt adjustment should be easy to reach.
It must have the right anchors. Starting in September 2002, all new infant safety seats had to be compatible with the LATCH system (LATCH is short for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Rather than using a seatbelt to hold the infant seat in place, this system uses two anchors for the bottom of the seat and a one tether for the top of the seat. This makes installation of the seat easier and safer because the seat is attached directly to the car.
Babies are always a mess. Consider purchasing a seat with a removable infant car seat cover so that you can keep the car seat clean. It may be tough to find this feature because many car seats do not come with removable infant car seat covers. Be sure to check the car seat you are purchasing to see if the car seat cover can be removed.
The most important thing to consider what buying a car seat for your infant is safety. Remember, the car seat should be easy to install, have adequate restraints, and have the correct anchors for attaching it to the car.
About the Author
LynnMarie is On-Line Editor for Babyage.com which is one of the top online retailers of Graco Infant Car Seats including an extensive line of Infant Car Seats for infants and children.
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By LynnMarie S.
Infant car seats should be purchased for any baby who weighs less than 20 pounds. It can be more cost efficient to purchase an infant-toddler car seat that can be converted when the baby weighs more than 20 pounds. But all experts will agree that babies are safer in infant car seat because they are designed for the smaller baby to give support in all the necessary places. Your baby should be comfortable. You should get a car seat that has lots of cushioning and plenty of head support. The Graco infant car seat is one of the most popular car seats for infants and range in price from $80 to $170.
These are some things to look for when you are shopping for a car seat for your infant.
It should be easy to install. It is very important that the car seat is installed properly and according to the manufacturer’s specifications. When buying a car seat, remember that simpler is better. If a car seat looks like it will be difficult to install, it probably is.
A smaller baby needs more adequate restraints to hold him in the seat. Look for infant seats that have a five point harness. These will have one strap for each of the baby’s shoulders, one strap for each of his thighs, and one between his legs. These straps are safer for an infant since they are more adjustable than plastic shields or T-bar restraints.
Avoid car seats that require you to fasten the seatbelt in the rear of the seat. The seatbelt adjustment should be easy to reach.
It must have the right anchors. Starting in September 2002, all new infant safety seats had to be compatible with the LATCH system (LATCH is short for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children). Rather than using a seatbelt to hold the infant seat in place, this system uses two anchors for the bottom of the seat and a one tether for the top of the seat. This makes installation of the seat easier and safer because the seat is attached directly to the car.
Babies are always a mess. Consider purchasing a seat with a removable infant car seat cover so that you can keep the car seat clean. It may be tough to find this feature because many car seats do not come with removable infant car seat covers. Be sure to check the car seat you are purchasing to see if the car seat cover can be removed.
The most important thing to consider what buying a car seat for your infant is safety. Remember, the car seat should be easy to install, have adequate restraints, and have the correct anchors for attaching it to the car.
About the Author
LynnMarie is On-Line Editor for Babyage.com which is one of the top online retailers of Graco Infant Car Seats including an extensive line of Infant Car Seats for infants and children.
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Weaning Your Baby From The Bottle - My Number One Tip
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By Cassandra Germsheid
Weaning your baby from the bottle can be a very stressful time for both your and your child. If you're fortunate enough to be reading this before its time to wean your baby, you'll hopefully have an easier time of taking away the bottle and moving to solid foods exclusively.
I learned this tip from my own mother, and it worked so well that it took the stress and frustration right out of weaning. In fact, I hadn't even realized that my daughter wasn't drinking from a bottle until two days after she was fully weaned. She never fussed or asked for her bottle once during the transition from formula to solid food.
So, without further adieu, here's my number one tip. Starting today, don't let your baby hold the bottle. That's it - that's the magic formula. It worked wonders for me and if you start early enough, I know it can work wonders for you too, and here's why.
By letting your baby hold and play with their own bottle, they associate it with things other than feeding. This isn't a bad thing, but once you try and wean your baby from the bottle, they'll miss it as a toy or source of comfort.
During the period from 6-12 months of age, your baby will gradually be eating more solids and drinking less formula or breastmilk. If they only use the bottle as a source of food, they won't miss it once its time to wean because they'll be eating plenty of solid foods to satisfy them.
I held my daughter's bottle for her since day one. I had been dreading her first birthday because I assumed she would turn ornery every time she expected her bottle instead of solid food. To my surprise, she had transitioned from formula to solids so easy that I wasn't even aware the weaning process was over. By using this tip, I hope you will have the same experience as well.
Cassie Germsheid is the owner of BabyTipsOnline where you can find even more tips for weaning your child from the bottle. Don't forget to sign up for the free Baby Tips Newsletter and have tips, news, recipes and parenting advice delivered right to your inbox.
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By Cassandra Germsheid
Weaning your baby from the bottle can be a very stressful time for both your and your child. If you're fortunate enough to be reading this before its time to wean your baby, you'll hopefully have an easier time of taking away the bottle and moving to solid foods exclusively.
I learned this tip from my own mother, and it worked so well that it took the stress and frustration right out of weaning. In fact, I hadn't even realized that my daughter wasn't drinking from a bottle until two days after she was fully weaned. She never fussed or asked for her bottle once during the transition from formula to solid food.
So, without further adieu, here's my number one tip. Starting today, don't let your baby hold the bottle. That's it - that's the magic formula. It worked wonders for me and if you start early enough, I know it can work wonders for you too, and here's why.
By letting your baby hold and play with their own bottle, they associate it with things other than feeding. This isn't a bad thing, but once you try and wean your baby from the bottle, they'll miss it as a toy or source of comfort.
During the period from 6-12 months of age, your baby will gradually be eating more solids and drinking less formula or breastmilk. If they only use the bottle as a source of food, they won't miss it once its time to wean because they'll be eating plenty of solid foods to satisfy them.
I held my daughter's bottle for her since day one. I had been dreading her first birthday because I assumed she would turn ornery every time she expected her bottle instead of solid food. To my surprise, she had transitioned from formula to solids so easy that I wasn't even aware the weaning process was over. By using this tip, I hope you will have the same experience as well.
Cassie Germsheid is the owner of BabyTipsOnline where you can find even more tips for weaning your child from the bottle. Don't forget to sign up for the free Baby Tips Newsletter and have tips, news, recipes and parenting advice delivered right to your inbox.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Ways For Treating Babies That Have Colic Using Only Natural Ingredients
Ways For Treating Babies That Have Colic Using Only Natural Ingredients
By Kerris Samson
For any parent whose baby has suffered or is suffering from colic can you tell, it is one of the most painful experiences that they have ever had to deal with in their lives? Nothing can be worse than seeing your own baby in pain and not being able to relieve it for them or even take the pain away. So finding a relief for colic has become a top priority for these parents. Today you will find that there are many types of colic remedy available that may come to your baby’s rescue. However each baby is unique and you may find that yours responds to some or a combination of colic remedies that are available. But us poor parents the only way of finding the right one for ours is by the trial and error method, which will hopefully provide the right amount of relief for them. But one thing is for sure that the days of waiting for it to pass have long gone, especially for those looking for the answer. No longer does your baby have to suffer needlessly and neither do you, but if you find that using the tried and tested techniques of proper feeding and burping are not working, then try some of the more effective remedies which are now readily available instead.
Firstly there is music and sound. Not only traditional lullabies, but both classical music which has been composed specifically for infants and the heartbeat/womb sound CDs are now becoming extremely popular as external remedies for helping to relax the baby suffering from colic. There are a number of websites around which can offer these types of CDs for you. Also other parents have found that by placing their baby in its car seat on top of a running dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer or close to a vacuum cleaner which is turned on seems to work. The other tried and tested method used by many parents is a gentle shhhhhing sound in the baby’s ear as well as soft whispers and humming or singing can also calm them.
The next thing to look at is the baby’s diet. Many baby’s who are bottle fed show an improvement when the formula being used is changed for a different one, say one may with soya. Also mothers who are breastfeeding should pay close attention to what they actually eat to ensure that their baby does not have a negative reaction to certain foods in their diets. By trying to eliminate items which seem to be common culprits of causing colic one at a time for week and see if there is any improvement in the colic to your baby. Such products you should consider eliminating from your diet are dairy, caffeine, chocolate and gas producing foods (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, peppers, melons, tomatoes, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit etc), beans and peanuts).
You could then look at using gripe water, but check the ingredients contained in it before buying it. There are many that are on the market which claim to be natural but do include artificial ingredients and preservatives. Certainly many infants who have colic find that their digestive systems would rather not have these potential irritants placed in them. So it always better to read the label as not all gripe waters can help you, but there are many effective and safe ones that can, just carryout a search of the internet and you should find some that are suitable for your needs.
If you really want to do something different then give your baby and warm aromatherapy bath or massage. Just add a few drops of lavender oil to some warm bath water and then follow this up with a massage. It is best if you focus the massage on the stomach area to help relieve the trapped gas which is causing the pain. There are many books available that can help you learn these baby massage techniques as well as on the internet. You can also purchase specially oils made with lavender, chamomile and fennel which are specifically designed for using for massaging your baby and these can also be found on the internet. If you want you can also purchase a very popular baby massage tool called a Snukkles on the web as well.
Now we will look at swaddling. Many parents have found that there upset or distraught baby will become soothed when swaddled or held close to their mother or father’s chest as the sound of their heartbeats is reminiscent to the baby of the comfort and safety that they felt in their mother’s womb. Many mothers have found that their babies when attending nursery become soothed if upset by being swaddled. The methods of folding soft stretchy blankets are easy for you to learn and you will find both instructions and diagrams online as well as being able to get books and magazines on the subject. There is product already on the market called SwaddleMe which is ideal for this purpose and can be easily found on the internet.
The final method we are going to look at is motion. This involves the parent either walking, rocking or some other form of gentle movement which most infants/baby’s find very comforting. Some parents swear that a good old fashioned rocking chair is all you need to accomplish this. Whilst other parents have found that pushing the child around in their pram or out for a drive in the car also works. Another thing to try is putting your baby in a chest carrier or sling and just wandering around the house carrying out chores as it is all hands free. You could also walk with your baby facing down across your arm and with your hand under their abdomen and just apply gentle pressure, this is often known as the colic hold position and seems to be quite effective in some cases. However as many babies like to be outside and all enjoy being put in a swing, maybe using a combination of this with other things may be what bests suits your baby.
Kerris Samson a Work from Home Mum living in Spain who has set up a number of sites dedicated to all forms of natural treatments and remedies for the various ailments and illnesses that people are attacked by in today's modern society. If you would like to learn more then please visit http://www.remedy.wiki101.info.
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By Kerris Samson
For any parent whose baby has suffered or is suffering from colic can you tell, it is one of the most painful experiences that they have ever had to deal with in their lives? Nothing can be worse than seeing your own baby in pain and not being able to relieve it for them or even take the pain away. So finding a relief for colic has become a top priority for these parents. Today you will find that there are many types of colic remedy available that may come to your baby’s rescue. However each baby is unique and you may find that yours responds to some or a combination of colic remedies that are available. But us poor parents the only way of finding the right one for ours is by the trial and error method, which will hopefully provide the right amount of relief for them. But one thing is for sure that the days of waiting for it to pass have long gone, especially for those looking for the answer. No longer does your baby have to suffer needlessly and neither do you, but if you find that using the tried and tested techniques of proper feeding and burping are not working, then try some of the more effective remedies which are now readily available instead.
Firstly there is music and sound. Not only traditional lullabies, but both classical music which has been composed specifically for infants and the heartbeat/womb sound CDs are now becoming extremely popular as external remedies for helping to relax the baby suffering from colic. There are a number of websites around which can offer these types of CDs for you. Also other parents have found that by placing their baby in its car seat on top of a running dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer or close to a vacuum cleaner which is turned on seems to work. The other tried and tested method used by many parents is a gentle shhhhhing sound in the baby’s ear as well as soft whispers and humming or singing can also calm them.
The next thing to look at is the baby’s diet. Many baby’s who are bottle fed show an improvement when the formula being used is changed for a different one, say one may with soya. Also mothers who are breastfeeding should pay close attention to what they actually eat to ensure that their baby does not have a negative reaction to certain foods in their diets. By trying to eliminate items which seem to be common culprits of causing colic one at a time for week and see if there is any improvement in the colic to your baby. Such products you should consider eliminating from your diet are dairy, caffeine, chocolate and gas producing foods (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, peppers, melons, tomatoes, citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit etc), beans and peanuts).
You could then look at using gripe water, but check the ingredients contained in it before buying it. There are many that are on the market which claim to be natural but do include artificial ingredients and preservatives. Certainly many infants who have colic find that their digestive systems would rather not have these potential irritants placed in them. So it always better to read the label as not all gripe waters can help you, but there are many effective and safe ones that can, just carryout a search of the internet and you should find some that are suitable for your needs.
If you really want to do something different then give your baby and warm aromatherapy bath or massage. Just add a few drops of lavender oil to some warm bath water and then follow this up with a massage. It is best if you focus the massage on the stomach area to help relieve the trapped gas which is causing the pain. There are many books available that can help you learn these baby massage techniques as well as on the internet. You can also purchase specially oils made with lavender, chamomile and fennel which are specifically designed for using for massaging your baby and these can also be found on the internet. If you want you can also purchase a very popular baby massage tool called a Snukkles on the web as well.
Now we will look at swaddling. Many parents have found that there upset or distraught baby will become soothed when swaddled or held close to their mother or father’s chest as the sound of their heartbeats is reminiscent to the baby of the comfort and safety that they felt in their mother’s womb. Many mothers have found that their babies when attending nursery become soothed if upset by being swaddled. The methods of folding soft stretchy blankets are easy for you to learn and you will find both instructions and diagrams online as well as being able to get books and magazines on the subject. There is product already on the market called SwaddleMe which is ideal for this purpose and can be easily found on the internet.
The final method we are going to look at is motion. This involves the parent either walking, rocking or some other form of gentle movement which most infants/baby’s find very comforting. Some parents swear that a good old fashioned rocking chair is all you need to accomplish this. Whilst other parents have found that pushing the child around in their pram or out for a drive in the car also works. Another thing to try is putting your baby in a chest carrier or sling and just wandering around the house carrying out chores as it is all hands free. You could also walk with your baby facing down across your arm and with your hand under their abdomen and just apply gentle pressure, this is often known as the colic hold position and seems to be quite effective in some cases. However as many babies like to be outside and all enjoy being put in a swing, maybe using a combination of this with other things may be what bests suits your baby.
Kerris Samson a Work from Home Mum living in Spain who has set up a number of sites dedicated to all forms of natural treatments and remedies for the various ailments and illnesses that people are attacked by in today's modern society. If you would like to learn more then please visit http://www.remedy.wiki101.info.
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Monday, October 2, 2006
Dora the Explorer Only from Nick Jr.
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By Low Jeremy
Nick Jr. is the official home of Dora the explorer. Whenever the episode of Dora the explorer is scheduled, you will find children from around the world glued to Nick Jr. and waiting for their favorite cartoon series.
Dora the explorer from Nick Jr. focus on pre-schoolers and toddlers that are old enough to enjoy a cartoon show. Nick Jr. went out on its way in creating Dora the explorer complete with colorful animations, interactive pauses and songs that children can easily memorize and love.
Nick Jr. made it as nature-based as possible by presenting natural settings with which Dora the explorer and Boots go to every time they are on their way to a new adventure. In all their trips, they are faced with small problems that need solutions. Dora makes it a point to have simple solutions available to help and solve the problems that they encounter in their way. This is one of the things that children love about Dora the explorer.
Dora the explorer is created by Nick Jr. as a young kid that is both tough, sweet and simple. The network wants to show kids that there is a solution in every problem. All that is needed is to look for ways and techniques that will be the answer to those things. This is one of the concepts that Nick Jr. wants Dora the explorer to have on the kids.
Dora the explorer is made with the Spanish language being used as one way of teaching children about the language. After English, Spanish is one of the widely used language around the world. Nick Jr. knows this. That is why they made a cartoon character that is bilingual. One that can converse and understand both English and Spanish.
This fact does not seem to make any impact on the how children perceive Dora the explorer. Even if those who have just seen Dora the explorer cannot understand any of the language being spoken, they get the essence behind the words by the actions that Dora makes.
Children watching Dora the explorer can relate and help Dora solve the problems that she encounters on the way to her journey. This one of the essence that makes Dora effective as effective to more and more children. They can easily get the zest of what Dora’s adventure is about and will go out of their way in helping her find the solutions that is needed for the problem.
Another factor that children likes about Nick Jr.’s Dora the explorer are the songs that is sung in every episode and in her every journey. It does not matter if the song is Spanish or English. What matters is that children can easily memorize the lyrics and melody and is singing along with Dora once the songs are played.
Adults would find that watching Dora the explorer tend to be repetitive and boring because of its simplicity. But the children definitely love every episode and every adventure that Dora the explorer goes through. This just shows that Nick Jr. never meant for Dora the explorer to be watched by those older children and even adults. The one customer they are catering to are the children from 3 to 5 years old.
As long as there are small children who enjoys Dora the explorer, Nick Jr. will continue producing more and more adventures for Dora to explore.
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By Low Jeremy
Nick Jr. is the official home of Dora the explorer. Whenever the episode of Dora the explorer is scheduled, you will find children from around the world glued to Nick Jr. and waiting for their favorite cartoon series.
Dora the explorer from Nick Jr. focus on pre-schoolers and toddlers that are old enough to enjoy a cartoon show. Nick Jr. went out on its way in creating Dora the explorer complete with colorful animations, interactive pauses and songs that children can easily memorize and love.
Nick Jr. made it as nature-based as possible by presenting natural settings with which Dora the explorer and Boots go to every time they are on their way to a new adventure. In all their trips, they are faced with small problems that need solutions. Dora makes it a point to have simple solutions available to help and solve the problems that they encounter in their way. This is one of the things that children love about Dora the explorer.
Dora the explorer is created by Nick Jr. as a young kid that is both tough, sweet and simple. The network wants to show kids that there is a solution in every problem. All that is needed is to look for ways and techniques that will be the answer to those things. This is one of the concepts that Nick Jr. wants Dora the explorer to have on the kids.
Dora the explorer is made with the Spanish language being used as one way of teaching children about the language. After English, Spanish is one of the widely used language around the world. Nick Jr. knows this. That is why they made a cartoon character that is bilingual. One that can converse and understand both English and Spanish.
This fact does not seem to make any impact on the how children perceive Dora the explorer. Even if those who have just seen Dora the explorer cannot understand any of the language being spoken, they get the essence behind the words by the actions that Dora makes.
Children watching Dora the explorer can relate and help Dora solve the problems that she encounters on the way to her journey. This one of the essence that makes Dora effective as effective to more and more children. They can easily get the zest of what Dora’s adventure is about and will go out of their way in helping her find the solutions that is needed for the problem.
Another factor that children likes about Nick Jr.’s Dora the explorer are the songs that is sung in every episode and in her every journey. It does not matter if the song is Spanish or English. What matters is that children can easily memorize the lyrics and melody and is singing along with Dora once the songs are played.
Adults would find that watching Dora the explorer tend to be repetitive and boring because of its simplicity. But the children definitely love every episode and every adventure that Dora the explorer goes through. This just shows that Nick Jr. never meant for Dora the explorer to be watched by those older children and even adults. The one customer they are catering to are the children from 3 to 5 years old.
As long as there are small children who enjoys Dora the explorer, Nick Jr. will continue producing more and more adventures for Dora to explore.
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