we continue with the subject of toys and children as we are one day that Santa Claus is their presence delight us and today are a day of last minute shopping.

Toys play a fundamental role in the development and visual stimulation of the smaller so you have to pay special attention we give to our children to play. The ‘National College of Opticians-Optometrists’ gives five recommendations to choose playmates of our children. Notes!

- It is very important to choose the age appropriate toy. We take special care babies, everything you put in their mouths and do not see the danger, when choosing products that have small or loose parts.

- Pay attention to the recommendations of the manufacturers, especially those containing sounds loud toys or lenses, as they can damage the ears and eyes of children.

- Beware of LED lighting, which present a hazard to the retina. This can be found in many toys and even Christmas lights on. The risks are greater for children who have not yet fully developed an eye for what we should avoid exposure over long periods of time.

- It is recommended to participate in games to develop children’s complicity with him and seeing that everything works and that there is nothing dangerous. So, too, we can realize if your child exhibits any visual or auditory problem.

- Beware of videogames. Although they are good for developing hand-eye coordination, and today there are many for family friendly, its use should be moderate and supervised.

Following these recommendations can only hope Santa Claus with open arms, have you been good?

1. Believe that the nappy change can be a comfortable and calm experience. This part of parenting doesn’t have to be a dreaded chore. With practice, you can get into good nappy changing habits that will guarantee you less frustration in caring for your little one, and more shared smiles.

2. Assemble in advance all necessary equipment. Always have on hand nappies, baby wipes, lotion and baby powder if needed.

3. Clean thoroughly. As a responsible parent or caregiver, don’t be shy about wiping down folds on your child’s body. She depends on you for hygiene. Use gentle but effective motions to wipe. Wipe a baby girl from front to back. This prevents fecal manner from entering the urinary tract. Use a fresh baby wipe for each additional swipe, so as not to reintroduce germs.

4. Position the nappy. If your baby is a girl, position a cloth nappy under her private area in case of unexpected dribbles. Avoid sudden showers by your baby boy by covering up his private area with a cloth nappy.

5. Communicate with your child. Take advantage of the nappy change time to sing to your baby, share jokes, tickle mildly and giggle together. The nappy change doesn’t have to be all about duty.

6. Clean up properly after each nappy change and toss use nappies immediately. This will ensure a sanitary and pleasant area for your child at all times. It will also make the changing station a more convenient space where an adult can work.

7. Wash your hands by soaping for ten seconds and then rinsing well. If your baby has soiled her hands or you suspect as much, wash her hands too. If your baby absolutely refuses to have his hands washed, scrub gently but firmly with a baby wipe or two. Alcohol gel can be an alternative for an adult, but if you use it on a baby, make sure that no sting lingers. Otherwise it can burn your child’s eyes or leave an unpleasant taste in his mouth.

Follow these tips to enjoy more time with your precious baby!