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Boba Giveaway Drawing

 

We at My Precious Kid need your help. As a shopper I rely on company and product reviews while shopping. So I want to give shoppers a better idea what doing business with My Precious Kid is like. So I need to increase the number of honest reviews of our company, service and products at the many business directories.

So from November 1- 30, 2011 if you leave us a review you may be entered into a drawing for a free Boba 2G Twighlight Baby Carrier. Value $99.99.

I have listed 7 places where reviews may be listed. Below is a list of the links to each. Simply go to the link, leave an honest review, then return here and fill out my form and paste in the link to your review so we can verify it. We are asking that the review contain at least 3 sentences to an ensure accurate review! Please give a specific reason why you liked shopping with  My Precious Kid.

The review may be about a specific product you bought from us or the service you received. You may leave 1 review in each location.

Review Locations:

Google Places

Yelp

Yahoo

City Search

Super Pages

Facebook Fan Page Recommendation Link - It is a recommendation box down the right side our of fan page.

Your own personal Blog

Complete the entry form at http://tinyurl.com/mpk-review-contest

Disclaimers: My Precious Kid will be giving away a Boba 2G Twilight Carrier to one reviewer. Fill out the form once for each review you do. Only honest reviews please. You may leave a review once for each of the 7 places and complete the form 7 times for 7 entries to win. You must provide a link to your review to be counted. Review must include at least 3 sentences. The contest will end November 30, 2011 midnight PST. Prize can only be shipped to a USA address. Winner will be notified by email and have 7 days to claim the prize. Your information will never be sold or given out. Copyright My Precious Kid 2011.

For questions or concerns about this contest please contact Kay@mypreciouskid.com or call 503-693-2832


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Date: October 31, 2011

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STAFF: Introducing Tracey

 

My name is Tracey. I have been employed by MPK (My Precious Kid) for 2years. I am Kay’s Administrative Assistant and I do a number of jobs here at the store. My main job is customer service. If you call the store, you usually will end up speaking with me.

I have two boys, ages 16 and 10. They are my pride and joy! Being a parent has been the best job I’ve ever had. I have learned so much being a parent, probably more than going to college has ever taught me. I’ve been married for almost 22 years, to a most wonderful man. In my personal time, I like to read, bake, play on the computer, and listen to music. I also am active in a great church, where I serve as a Youth teacher.

I am really grateful for my job at My Precious Kid. I’ve learned so much since I’ve started working here. The safety information that MPK has is amazing. I wish that I had some of this information when I was a new parent. Also, the information regarding cloth diapers is excellent. I didn’t cloth diaper my children, yet with MPK adding the cloth diapers, along with all the information and cute patterns, it make me wish that I would have.
I enjoy working and being part of the team at MPK.

Tracey
Administrative Assistant
My Precious Kid


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Date: October 31, 2011

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Potty Training 101: Night Training

 

Potty training is a process. We covered pre-training and potty training. However I am getting lots of questions about night training. So lets tackle that next. Night training for children can happen right from the beginning or years later. It has less to do with training and more to do with how hard they sleep. Night wetting also runs in families. So the main key is patience. And more patience.

When I day train I like to put them in the cloth training pants with a waterproof cover at night. This helps them feel the wet sensation while sleeping. (Three of my 4 children night trained by themselves about the time we complete day training.) For many children this is enough to help them start waking when they pee. That is the first step. And after a while they may start waking before they urinate. Parents remember that if they call to you from their bed to go potty you must act quickly to help get them to the potty. Some parents find having a potty chair in the bedroom is helpful during this phase.

Many children will urinate right after they wake up. So during your day time training process get to the child and take them to the potty as quickly as possible when they wake in the morning. Waiting will often mean wet trainers/diapers. Helping them learn to go to the potty first thing in the morning is a big step in their training.

No one likes dealing with a wet bed in the middle of the night. I found prepping the bed will make night wetting less frustrating. Put a waterproof pad over the mattress then a sheet. Then layer another pad and another sheet. Even a 3rd layer is helpful. Then if you have a wet bed at night strip off the top layer and put them back to bed.

Some children may sleep so deeply that they simply do not wake up when they need to go to the bathroom or even after they pee. 25% of 4 year olds still have not gained night time wetting control according to http://www.pottytrainingconcepts.com/A-Potty-Accidents-Nighttime.html

So how can you help the process?
1. Keep them in cloth trainers and waterproof diaper covers at night to help with feel wet.
2. Limit their fluids between dinner and bed
3. Take them potty 30 minutes before bed and again at bedtime.
4. Wake them to go potty when you go to bed. Often they will not fully wake but can still go potty for you.
5. For older kids set an alarm in the middle of the night and take them potty again. That helps train them to wake up.
6. Consider a bed wetting alarm.

Remember that night wetting is not voluntary. It is not a skill to be learned. It is more a matter of body awareness while sleeping. Never punish for bedwetting. It can be as frustrating for your child as for you. So patience is the best method.

When should you worry? I tell parents if you have a child going to kindergarden that is still wetting at night talk with your pediatrician to make sure their are no medical reasons for it. Some parents have found that a potty alarm at this age is the thing that helps finish the training process. http://www.pottypager.com/ For other children it simply takes time for their body to cooperate by waking when needed.

I hope you find this information helpful as you continue your potty training journey. Make sure and read our other potty training articles. Potty Training 101 – Pre-Training and Potty Training 101 – Day Training


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Date: October 29, 2011

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Halloween Child Safety

 

 

It is that time a year. Halloween is only 2 weeks away. So many of us are deciding what our children will dress up as this year. My youngest daughter and the grandchildren are all going as Pirates. We even have a princess pirate.

So as a family how can you make your evening of customes and candy both fun and safe?

1. CHILD ID – first and foremost please make sure your children are wearing an ID that contains your cell phone number on it. Children can easily wander away and an ID bracelet or kids dog tag makes it easy for another parent to get your child back to you quickly.

2. DRESS WARMLY – If you are taking your children outside for trick or treating layer their clothing. I love t-shirt/onesies and leggings underneath costumes. They add a layer of warmth without much bulk.

3. PLAN A COURSE – If one parent is taking the children and the other is staying home, it is wise to plan where you are going and when you will return. Let your spouse know where you will be.

4. PUBLIC PLACES – Consider some of the safe daytime hour public events like at our local strip mall trick or treating. They are usually held in the late afternoon after naps and before dinner. Also many churches hold evening “Harvest Festivals”. I find these are my favorite activity of the night.

5. CHECK THE CANDY – Check the candy your children receive before giving it to them. Anything opened or torn should be discarded immediately.

6. NEVER ALONE – Stay with your children. If they are young enough to trick or treat they need parental surpervision. Only go to well lit houses. And travel in a group with others.

7. COSTUME SAFETY – Use face paint instead of mask so help them see more easily. Check costume for length so they do not trip. Give your child a flash light for better viewing. And consider reflective tape.

And this reminder about street safety from http://pediatrics.about.com

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that during 1975-1996, the number of deaths among young pedestrians was four times higher on Halloween evening when compared with the same time period during all other evenings of the year. Halloween poses special risks to young pedestrians. For example, most of the time children spend outdoors is typically during daylight hours. However, Halloween activities often occur after dark. Also, children engaged in “trick or treat” activities frequently cross streets at mid-block rather than at corners or crosswalks, putting them at risk for pedestrian injury.  Many parents overestimate children’s street-crossing skills. The pedestrian skills of children are limited by several factors related to their physical size and developmental stage.
Copyright 2011 by Kay Green, My Precious Kid

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Date: October 19, 2011

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Cloth Diaper Store at My Precious Kid

 

 

CLOTH DIAPER STORE – We have been working hard to increase the quantity and quality of diapers and accessories in our cloth diaper store. If you live in Oregon come visit our cloth diaper store at
My Precious Kid
633 SE Baseline St
Hillsboro OR 97123

We are next to Hank’s Market and across the street from Tuality Hospital. Online you can find us at www.MyPreciousKid.com

As a cloth diaper store we have been busy looking for quality cloth diapers for your family. We prefer to buy USA and north american made diapers when ever possible. We have a couple others but they are quality diapers made by quality companies that stand behind their diapers and warranty. If I would not put these diapers on my granddaughter Emma Kate, I will not carry them in my store.

Currently we carry the following brands:

Bambino Mio Cloth Diapers
Best Bottom Cloth Diapers
Blueberry Cloth Diapers
BumGenius / Flip Cloth Diapers
Bummis Cloth Diapers
GroVia Cloth Diapers
Knickernappies Cloth Diapers
SoftBums Cloth Diapers
Swaddlebees Cloth Diapers
Sweet Peas Cloth Diapers
Thirsties Cloth Diapers
Weehuggers Cloth Diapers

We also carry the following brands of accessories:

Planet Wise Wet Bags
Knickernappies Pail Liner Bags
Blueberry Wet/Laundry Bags 
Weehuggers Wet Bags
LuLu’s Cloth Diaper Detergent
Rockin Green Cloth Diaper Detergent
EcoNuts Cloth Diaper Detergent
Knickernappies Cloth Diaper Sprayer
Thirsties Cloth Wipes
Bambino Mio Flushable Wipes
Delish Naturals Diaper Safe Ointment
Grovia – Magic Stick Ointment
Baby Bum Drops – Wipe Solution 

If there are other brands or styles of diapers you would like us to consider carrying please let us know. We are always on the look out for the best in cloth diapers and accessories.

We also carry 3 different brands of cloth potty training pants when you are ready for your child to graduate from cloth diapers! Plus a full line of potty training products to help your little one.

And as always we carry an amazing assortment of child safety products, baby gear child proofing products, baby gifts, baby feeding products, swaddle blankets, and personalized products in our store. With over 1600 products we have something for every family!


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Date: October 16, 2011

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I will shop American!

 

 

I decide that I want to make a difference in our USA economy. So this holiday season I am making so choices.
1. I will buy locally whenever possible.
2. I will buy from small business owners rather than big box stores where I can.
3. I will buy USA made products as often as I can.

And as I small business owner I know that when customers shop in my store that those dollars positively affect our economy. It pays rent to a local landlord. It pays utilities to a local utility company. It provides taxes to our state. And it provides income for 6 local employees and their families. I appreciate those who choose to business with our small family owned business at My Precious Kid.

I talked to a local baby furniture store. She told me that people in her community come to her store and ask for help/education on the products. They handle the samples she purchased to share with her customers. Then they may go elsewhere or online to purchase for a bit less money. In the mean time she is out employee time and the cost of those samples to share. She can only stay open if she makes profit from the sales of products. So I will purpose to buy products where I go for education and to look at the products.

Did you know that many manufacturers have set pricing rules that your local stores have to follow. If they break the rules they can lose the accounts. And did you know that often the deal prices you find on amazon/ebay may be in violation of those pricing policies. So by supporting the local businesses you are helping them be successful while adhering to the rules.

USA made products may cost a bit more but they provide USA jobs, and pay USA taxes. When I bring USA made products into my store I can be assured the working conditions of the workers. So whenever there is choice I try to chose USA made over chinese made products.Here is a list of American made toys http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/content/ba-toys.shtml

So how can a budget conscious family shop locally. Ask the owner if they can match prices seen elsewhere (as long as it does not break the manufacturer pricing rules). Sign up for their newsletter to receive coupons or reward points. Follow their Facebook fan page to see specials and deals. And ASK if they have any special deals or coupons they can offer you.

American Express has gotten in the act. On November 26th we’re celebrating Small Business Saturday, encouraging everyone to shop at their favorite small businesses! Spread the word to all your friends and help make this year bigger than ever! http://aexp.co/h9u Last year I used this program to shop at a local toy store.

So will you make the choice this holiday season to support USA made products and small business owners? I will!

By Kay Green, My Precious Kid LLC
Copyright 2011


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Date: October 2, 2011

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