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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Healthy Exercises with Infants

Starting healthy habits are best to start when young. More people than ever are choosing to live a healthy life and stimulate the sense before birth. There are many different healthy infant exercises that can help increase learning, imagination, and muscle development. Make sure you always surprise your children while exercising or playing to ensure their safety.

Here are a few healthy exercises Kelly's Health wants you to consider...

You will want to begin with a mat. Making a small mat is actually very easy. It needs to be divided into six different, but equal sections. You can think of your mat like a quilt. Each section of your mat should be a different texture so that your infant has numerous textures to explore. Mats can easily be washed, which makes taking care of your mat very simple and easy.

Next, add a pillow roll. You can make pillows specifically for your infants, but a pillow roll works perfectly. A roll pillow enables your child to have plenty of room and plenty of tummy time. This exercise helps children build arm strength and muscles and allows them to learn to support their own body weight which is important. Add a pillow cover to your pillow roll to ensure that it stays clean.

Add in a ball. If you know what a beach ball is, you will easily understand this exercise. You can use a beach ball for this exercise, but ensure that the ball's material is thick and sturdy to avoid popping and injury. Help your infant lay on the ball. When they begin to build strength they can move the ball around; however, you must supervise this exercise. A great tip is to disinfect the ball as well and add in padding between the ball and the floor.

Healthy infant exercises are fun for both the parent and the child.

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Friday, February 12, 2010

Healthy Snacks for Kids and Adults

You often discover that the foods you love are bad snack choices. People often wonder why healthy vegetables, such as celery, cucumbers and peas do not taste like your favorite cake. Why can't cake be part of a rounded, healthy food choice? The fact is that we want children and adults alike to have snack choices that are healthy. Healthy snacks, such as celery and carrots are not usually at the top of the "taste-good" list of food to eat. The good news is that there are healthy snacks out there that are delicious!

When we usually hear of a snack that is great for our health, we normally turn our head or stick our nose in the air. We assume the snack is disgusting and has no taste at all. This is common with children! That means that you must find snacks for kids and adults that are healthy but do not sound healthy.

Check out a few healthy snacks you and your children will love!

Ants on a Log
-All you simply have to do is spread some all-natural peanut butter on a piece of celery and top it with some raisins. Voila! If you or your child does not like raisins, why not try chocolate chips or gummy bears?

Happy Trail Mix
-Making your very own trail mix is an easy and fun way of making a healthy snack. You can control the ingredients and the additives! This snack is a lot easier to take on-the-go than most other snacks so this snack can come in handy. Try mixing 1 cup of whole grain cereal, such as Chex, 1/4 a cup of your favorite unsalted nuts, like peanuts, walnuts or pecans, and a cup of your favorite dried fruits, such as raisins.

Healthy Ice Pops
-Simply freeze some unsweetened, all-natural juice (100% juice, not a cocktail) in ice pop molds or ice cube trays. This is a delicious snack! You can eat the ice pops immediately when they are ready.

Enjoy these healthy snack ideas from Kelly's Health!

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Health Tips for Kids

Most individuals live in a world where "right" and "wrong" is everywhere when it comes to living your life. You hear what food to eat and avoid, what products are good and bad for the environment and so forth. There are many ways in which you can live a healthy life and not all of them are for everyone. It is indeed great to try to be a healthy as possible; when it comes to your children, you will want to ensure they have a healthy start to life.

Kelly's Health is here to provide you with a few health tips to ensure that your kids are healthy...

Don't forget the teeth!
-Brushing your teeth at least one a day is an essential part of being healthy. You should brush your children's teeth young and teach them how to brush their teeth properly. You should visit your dentist regularly so that he or she can ensure that your teeth are healthy and catch any potential problems early before they become a big problem. Plus, a family dentist can recommend supplements and provide you with tips so that you and your children can keep your teeth healthy.

In addition, almost every insurance company will cover children's teeth. While only some will cover to a certain extent on adult teeth, most all will cover children's teeth completely.

Moderation is essential!
-When it comes to food for both kids and adults, you need to understand that there is no such thing as good and bad food. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle you do not have to give up burgers, cookies or ice cream. However, you should ensure that you and your children eat a diverse selection of food. If you eat foods that are not so healthy, eat them in moderation.

Enjoy what you eat!
-There is a saying that you must chew your food twenty or so times before you swallow it so that you can thoroughly enjoy what you are eating. It is true. The longer you allow that food to be in your mouth, the more you will realize you enjoy your food. Stay aware of what you are eating and do not eat it in a hurry. You want to actually enjoy what you are eating.

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Traveling With Baby Products

Traveling with baby supplies can be tedious if you are not prepared. If you are prepared, you will find you simply breeze through security. Baby products can include just about anything you use for your baby or infant from diapers to formula.

Airlines are under a lot of pressure to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Since you are carrying baby products, you are most likely traveling with a baby or infant. The first rule of thumb is give plenty of time to get through security If your child gets overly fussy, you can ask for a private screening.

Some things you may be taking with you…
  • Baby lotion, oils, and creams,
  • Stroller,
  • Portable playpen,
  • Formula, bottles, water, juices, snacks, and nipples,
  • Breast pump,
  • Medications,
  • Baby toys, stuffed animals, games,
  • Clothes,
  • Diaper bag,
  • Diapers, wipes, soiled diaper containers, changing blanket.
If you want to get your things on the airplane it is a good idea to be ready for anything. Airport security can ask to inspect anything further – even your baby. Of course, you must remain calm and ensure your children remain calm as well.

Older children should be taught that when entering the airport, it is time to be on his or her best behavior. Cranky children are understandable, but getting plenty of rest, using the restroom, and preparing are important when entering the airport.

Traveling with baby products follows the same rules as other people. All liquids should be placed in a clear bag for inspection. Do not wait for airport security to find that liquid formula at the bottom of your bag. Instead, declare all your liquids regardless of the age of the recipient.

When it is time to travel with children, you will discover it is not too difficult if you follow just a few basic, commonsense rules.

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Monday, April 6, 2009

Supplements for Infants

One of our most precious commodities is our children. We protect our children, love our children, and teach our children well. Trusting just any old ingredients to our children’s body is not only something to never do, but it is downright dangerous.

How can you ensure that the supplements you give your infants is of the highest quality for their sensitive bodies?

Starting out

The first word of advice is to give your infants and toddlers nothing you would give yourself first. Another good word of advice is to speak to your child’s physician. You will find that you have to be careful of any products you put on or in your infant or toddler.

Adverse reactions can be as simple as having agitation, but at the worse, adverse affects can cause death. Be sure you know what you are giving your child!

Whom to trust

One of the best rules of thumbs when it comes to infants, children, and supplements is to trust items made in the good ol’ US of A. The FDA requires truth in the labeling. You will find that all ingredients including additives are found on the label.

Many countries such as India, China, and even Canada have products that have hidden fillers. The recent tragedy with pet food and even children’s formula is a good reason why made in the USA is so important.

What to trust

While you may not be comfortable with ingested supplements, you will find oodles of supplements for the body. One such supplement is the many types of diaper rash curative and preventative medicines on the market today.

Remember, even lotions put on the body will absorb into the body. Be sure you have the purest and best on the market.

Kelly’s Health can help with reliable supplements for infants, children, and adults.

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Monday, March 23, 2009

Options for Life

Kelly’s Health proudly presents you with options that improve your life without an enormous price tag. Just because something is amazingly superior does not have to equate to pricey, and that is why Kelly’s Health believes in providing you with more for less. Of course, you will find that as Kelly’s Health grows more products and options will be available, but the same great qualities you have come to expect from Kelly’s Health will still hold true.

When you need options, Kelly’s Health has what you need. Take a look at some of our exceptional products available today!

Beauty and Health Products

Choosing from exceptional products, tools, and/or equipment has never been so easy. Shop the way it was meant to be: easy. You will find more of the choices you need and all at a price you can easily afford. Who could ask for more?

Infants and Children

When it comes to products for children and infants, high quality is a necessity. You expect more from products for infants and/or children. Kelly’s Health provides you with more than you expect with high quality products, affordable prices, and friendly service.

Pregnancy and Nursing

When you are pregnant, nursing, or even considering becoming pregnant, having the best in products for this time in your life is important. Because you deserve the best, Kelly’s Health promotes only the best products made with the highest quality ingredients.

Choose from aromatherapy, high-end tools at cheap prices, essential oils, beauty tips, lifestyle suggestions, and more when you trust Kelly’s Health for your needs. You will discover your own hidden perfection. Nothing complicated… no hidden fees or prices… all you will have is straightforward answers and truth. That is why Kelly’s Health is making quite the impression when it comes to health, beauty, infants, children, pregnancy, and nursing.

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Aromatherapy for Kids

While aromatherapy is a wondrous addition to any life, kids sometimes need something different to ensure they are safe. There is aromatherapy for kids specifically designed for youngsters, but sometimes, you will find that you can use what you use regularly – just at a different dose.

But knowing how to get the best aromatherapy for kids does not have to be difficult or time consuming. In fact, you will find that aromatherapy specifically designed for kids can be quite pricey. The truth is that you can generally find cost effective, organic aromatherapy or essential oils for kids that is inexpensive and completely safe.

Aromatherapy can start with massage oils. Massaging a child regardless of the age is soothing. Massage builds that bond between parent and child. Using high quality, safe massage oils means knowing what you can trust when it comes to essential oils.

While Kelly’s Health has a line of essential oils for kids, you will find that you can generally utilize simple essential oils or aromatherapy you already have in the home.

Tea tree oil is an amazing antiseptic and so much more. Tea tree oil can be mixed with eucalyptus oil for an amazing decongest when added to a mister or humidifier. However, you will find putting tea tree oil directly on a scrape or cut will clear that wound up quickly.

There are combination essential oils that make exceptional baby rash preventatives and cures as well. You can depend on many of nature’s gifts to ensure your infant, child, or youngster is treated organically and naturally avoiding the need for antibiotics at a later date.

Kelly’s Health does suggest you test ALL essential oils on a small part of the child before applying directly to wounds. Some children are sensitive or allergic to things that we as adults would not consider. Always side with caution!

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Products You Can Count On: Infants and Children

While we explored health and beauty products for men and women, we learned of a few of the benefits of choosing Kelly’s Health for your own. Well, infants and children also have needs when it comes to products. But the biggest difference is that we try hard to ensure the purity and results for our infants and children.

Kelly’s Health proudly introduces a line of products that will surely be a favorite in your household. Whether you are keeping these for your own or giving them at a baby shower, you will find that infants, children, and even mom are catered to in a luxurious manner befitting the role of motherhood and infancy.

Babees is our recommended name when it comes to natural relief and comfort for mom, infants, and children. You will discover that having the best does not have to cost a fortune, but you will also discover that you have a partner you can trust for years to come. With a little imagination, you will find that our Babees products are for more than just the children and infants too!

Take Babees Bum… Babees Bum is great for preventing and treating diaper rash in a natural manner with amazing ingredients you will appreciate. But Babees Bum can be used for so much more. For instance, if you have a wound you need to keep dry, you will find Babees Bum is amazing. Whether between the toes or on the “bum”, appreciating the holistic nature of this product is simplistic.

When you expect only the best for your children, infants, or whole family, you will discover that Kelly’s Health provides you with a positive alternative that is healthy, natural, and safe enough for a newborn. You will never go back to those other names once you try ours.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Health Tips for Kids

Often, we live in a world bogged down by the “goods” and the “bads” of how we live, what we eat, and what we avoid. Staying healthy starts young, but it is never too late to start living like a youngster again. Health tips for kids is a surefire way to ensure your children have a good, healthy start to life.

Do NOT Forget the Teeth

Brushing your teeth is an extremely important part of a healthy lifestyle. Start brushing the teeth young, and teach your children the right ways to brush their teeth. Be sure to visit a dentist regularly so he or she can keep an eye out for potential problem areas. In addition, a family dentist will be able to offer supplements (if needed) and instruct you and your child on appropriate ways to care for your teeth.

Another important note about dental care…. Almost all of the insurers cover children’s teeth. Even if they do not cover the full range of adult dental care, almost all insurers will cover children’s dental care…

Moderation is the Key

When it comes to health tips for kids AND adults, it is important to remember that there is no such thing as a “good” food or a “bad” food. You do not have to give up hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. But you should eat a diverse selection of foods which means do not make your daily diet consist of hamburgers, French fries, and cookies. If you do eat less-than-healthy foods, eat those foods in moderation and sparingly.

Enjoy What You Eat

As a child, I was taught to chew each bite twenty times before chewing. While I thought this was ridiculous, I must admit now that there is some merit to this thought. When we chew our foods, I mean really chew our foods, we are going to enjoy those foods more. Be aware of what you are eating, and enjoy each bite thoroughly.

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Monday, October 6, 2008

Infant and Children: Staying Healthy

When it comes to natural, healthy remedies, you will discover the beauty of Kelly’s Health. Regardless of the age, the beauty and health supplies are guaranteed to be of the highest quality while also remaining cost effective enough for any budget.

Of course, when we have children and/or infants involved, you will want to ensure that the health products utilized are only the best for that delicate skin. Kelly’s Health understands your plight.

Babees Bum 1.5 oz Item# 900160

Essential oils such as orange, tangerine, aloe vera, beeswax, tea tree oil, and much more make this an excellent solution for the dreaded diaper rash. Offering a super soft solution that also acts as an anti-bacterial when it comes to staying clean. This even smells great thanks to the citrus oils added. Nothing is better for the tender bum than this exceptional lotion.

Child Calm 4 oz Item# 900105

While there is nothing quite as calming as a mother’s touch, this “child calm” comes extremely close. Thanks to Kopec Naturals, you will find that this is a massage oil that can soothe the hyper child or those living with such conditions as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and anything that can be overwhelming. Not only is this great because of the ingredients, but the parent child bond is reinforced with the soothing massage.

Kids Cold and Flu Fighter 2 oz Item# 900175

Kopec Naturals has done it again! With so many of those children’s medicines being removed from the market or having additional labels put onto the container, this is a natural wonder for fighting the ickiness of a cold or flu. This can help the child sleep better while being a safe solution that is NOT harsh on the body!

Trusting Kelly’s Health for all of your needs just makes better sense. We care for you with a mother’s touch that is undeniably unique in this industry.

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