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Need Printer For Students : These are 5 Best Products to Consider!

October 27, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

It may be a little difficult when students have to choose which printer is the best for their daily needs. This is very reasonable because there are so many printers out there and each offers different features. Well, in this article we will discuss a printer that is suitable for students, at an affordable price but with powerful features. So, lets take a closer look.

1. Canon MX492

Canon MX492 is an inexpensive printer for under $50. It is one of the most popular printer among students. Why ?? Because it offers many good features. For example, it has small design so it can fit to anywhere in your home. Also it comes with AirPrint that lets you to print from iOS devices, Canon Print app which make it easy to print or scan photos or other important documents directly from mobile phones, auto document feeder, and more.

2. HP Deskjet 3755

This is another cheap printer for students, the Deskjet 3755 from HP. Main functions of this printer are copy, scan, wireless printing. It also supports mobile printing and AirPrint. This compact printer can be used easily because it comes with LCD display. Print speed is up to 15ppm for black and 5.5 ppm for color. Excellent.

3. Brother HL-L2300D Monochrome Laser

The Brother HL-L2300D is a compact monochrome laser printer and it can print fast at 27 ppm. Students can print their tasks or paper with this printer with ease. Also it comes with auto duplex printing so you can save more money on its paper.

This printer can be connected to your PC via USB 2.o where its paper tray can handle up 250 sheets paper. This printer is compatible with almost all operating systems, including Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

4. Canon PIXMA MG3520

This is a multifunction printer where students can also scan and copy their documents. The device also comes with wireless connectivity and Google cloud print that allow you to print any images or texts from your phone everyday.. Also you will be able to share your home or work printers to anyone you want. It works on Windows and Mac Machine with print speed of up to 9.9 pages per minute.

5. Canon IP2820 Inkjet Printer

The Canon IP2820 is a compact Inkjet Printer where it can print at 8.0 pages per minute for black and 4 ipm for color. This printer comes with a variety of good features like Auto Power On, My Image Garden Software, 4 Color Cartridge System that has been integrated with the FINE print head and you can also print full movie HD with ease.

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Tips for Taking Toddlers on Long Flights

September 30, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

There are some parents who avoid taking their children on airplane flights until they’re certain to be old enough to sit still without problems. However, there are many of us that don’t want to postpone our family air travel until our kids are in their teens.

For those of us who want to get back to the business of exploring new places with our families, it’s important to find ways to reduce the hassles associated with travel. This can be hard when we’ve got toddlers and especially hard when the flight is a long one. But it can be done without too much trouble.

Here are some tips for taking toddlers on long flights:

  • Try to plan for a long layover … or two, or three … Layovers are nice for kids because they break up the trip. This reduces the restlessness that they’ll experience and makes the trip go more smoothly. You can spend the time snacking, resting or exploring the airport.
  • Include a variety of entertainment options in your carry-on. You’ll want to make sure that they’re noiseless and aren’t going to bother the people near you. Things that you and your child can do together will be the best – such as books to read together.
  • Bring presents. If you can fit an extra bag into the stuff that you’re carrying, bring one full of small presents wrapped for your child. They’ll enjoy receiving them (one at a time to make the most out of the gift) and using them throughout the flight.
  • Bring several types of snacks with you. The key to a good trip is being able to provide your child with choices and variety despite the fact that you don’t have a lot of stuff with you. Since your kid is probably going to get hungry, this is one area where it’s nice to have some choices.
  • Make sure a comfort tool is with you. A favorite blanket, a stuffed animal or anything else that makes your child feel more comfortable can go a long way towards making the trip nicer.
  • Have certain carry-on items that are for the plane only. Games, books, magazines, toys … whatever it is that you’re bringing along should have be designated for flight time only. In other words, don’t let your kids play with their toys in the waiting area because they’ll be bored with them by the time they get on the plane. The reward for waiting is that they’ll be engaged on the plane.
  • Let your child carry a kid’s backpack for carry-on. Yes, you’ll probably end up carrying it yourself at some point. But making a point out of the responsibility that your child is showing with the suitcase will encourage your child to try to act more grown-up. This will reduce tantrums at least for a short time.
  • Make sure you have what you need for emergencies and problems. A sick bag and/or anti-nausea medications. Gum and/or earache medication. Ginger ale. A change of clothes. A jacket. Teething gel and diapers depending on the age of your child. You don’t want to be stuck with a problem that you could’ve solved if only you’d had what you needed to do so.
  • Consider whether naptime is a good time for the trip. For some children, a flight that happens during their normal naptime is great because they can just go to sleep and wake up at their destination. However, kids who won’t be able to fall asleep in the crowd of people or who get ill on flights are kids who will end up tired and cranky if you fly during their naptimes. Assess your child and plan the timing of your trip with this in mind.
  • Bring a car seat. Many parents don’t take advantage of the fact that airlines are generally equipped for the use of car seats. It’s safer for your child and is going to help him or her feel like the place is comfortable and familiar even though it’s foreign.

All of these tips can help make a long flight with a toddler go more smoothly. However, the real key is in preparing yourself. You need to get yourself into a calm state of mind to be able to deal with whatever comes up. Expect that there will be problems and try to feel confident that you can face them. Give yourself plenty of time to catch the flight and make connections. Pack in advance so that you’re less likely to forget the items you’ll need. And try not to worry about what other people are thinking if your child starts acting up on the plane. If you’re in a nice calm emotional place, there’s a good chance that your child will be as well.

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How To Buy A Crib Mattress

July 3, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

If you’re going to be purchasing a crib mattress it’s important that you get a good quality one. A top quality crib mattress is going to be very beneficial to your baby. It’ll help them to get to sleep better and it’ll also help support their ever growing bones. The bottom line is a top quality crib mattress is one that’s going to keep your child very safe when their inside of it, especially when their sleeping.

How do you go about the process of purchasing a crib mattress though? Well that’s what we’re going to discuss.

You’ll want to select an option that’s going to be very firm

The first thing you want to do is avoid any options that don’t feel firm enough. One of the best ways to do this is to always make sure the mattress was created solely for babies. If you get a crib mattress that’s too soft it can pose all kinds of risks. When a sleeping surface isn’t firm enough it can lead to the possibility of suffocation and also increase the possibility of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Purchasing an option designed for older kids or even adults isn’t a good way to go.

The main things you need to consider in your purchasing choice

Things such as brand matter, but not to all parents. Certain brands have a good reputation, but this doesn’t mean you don’t have to do your homework. You need to consider the cost, the overall comfort and the quality (durability). You probably plan on your child using the mattress you purchase for them for a few years right? Well in order to make sure they can do this you need to make the right decision the first time.

Two types of crib mattresses you’ll be able to select from

There are many website explains this like bestmattress2020.co.uk that explained about the best mattress 2020 in UK. According to them, you have two main options to choose from when it comes to purchasing a crib mattress, foam or innerspring. If you decide to go with a foam option you’ll end up spending less money and it also tends to be on the lighter side. If you go with an innerspring option you can expect to spend more, but on the plus side these last way longer than foam. If you go with innerspring chances are it’ll last you the entire time you need it to. With a foam option there’s no guarantee you won’t have to replace it down the line.

Organic options

There are a lot of parents who are deciding to go with crib mattresses that are made from all natural materials, because they believe these to be safer overall. Is this true though. Organic options are going to be very expensive, because they’re designed to cater to a small niche of people.

Air mattress options

There are air crib mattress options you could choose from, but these are usually not safe for children. The main reason for this is because of how soft the surface tends to be. This increases the risk of suffocation.

Buying criteria list:

  • You’ll want to make sure the crib mattress you get is firm
  • You’ll want to make sure that the crib mattress is the right size
  • You’ll want to make sure that the cover is sturdy
  • The mattress should have some vent holes in order to allow air to come in and out
  • The crib mattress should be certified

Following this simple criteria will make it easy for you to make a choice. If you still have some doubts than don’t be afraid to ask questions before you make a purchasing decision.

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Robot Toys that Play Music and See Drawings

June 14, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

Targeting children five and up, these educational robot toys introduce basic programming concepts to children through the use of music and art. One app lets children program the robot to play notes on a xylophone accessory, and is a good way to introduce them to basic programming loops.

Another app involves drawing. “Kids can draw a path that the robot will follow, and then along that path they can draw instructions for the the robots to do. That gives them a sense of how sequencing instructions can work,” Gupta explains. “We wove together programming and play, so that kids don’t feel like they’re programming but are drawn into it in a visual manner.”

The firm had to make some innovative design decisions when prototyping the unit. It began with a modular robot that kids could snap together into different configurations, but it abandoned that idea after the projected price skyrocketed.

Gupta’s team also decided early on to ditch the idea of an internal ‘brain’ for the device. Instead, it relies on the tablet to do most of the computational heavy lifting.

“We can leverage the computer capabilities of an iPad and not have to pay the price of the expensive brain on the robot,” says Gupta. “That helped us to bring the price down because we don’t have to have a lot of memory.”

This decision freed the design team to concentrate on the sensors and actuators for the robot toys. These include distance sensors at the front and back to help them avoid running into walls, and transceivers to detect other robots nearby. It will also sense when you pick it up.

From point and poke to Objective C

The iPad is also the interface for programming the robot. Kids use a visual programming language to guide the unit around, making it suitable for children from five and up. But Gupta also wanted the robot to last longer than just a couple of years, growing with children as they began to expand their programming capabilities. The idea is to introduce other programming languages that are more text-driven, and include more sophisticated concepts, such as object orientation.

Kids from 5-8 can play with the visual programming apps, graduating to Google’s Blockly from 8-12. After that, things open up even more.

”The applications that we’re developing are built using the same API that we are giving to developers,” Gupta says, meaning that teams can try their hand at developing their own iOS and Android apps to program the devices.

Designing for everyone

A lot of work went into producing a gender-and culture-neutral design, Gupta explains. “It’s not a shape that seen elsewhere on the planet. It moves around, and it has one eye rather than two, so it looks different to things that you’d normally see,” he explains. This enables kids to interpret it in their own way without bringing any external baggage to the table.

The baggage can show up in unexpected ways. Gunter says that in early focus group work, Dot had wheels outside its chassis to help it move around. However, young girls were put off by the idea, seeing the devices as robot toys for boys, because they were too car-like.

When the designers integrated the wheels inside the chassis, girls opened up to the robots, and began to engage with them.

“It becomes anything that kids can imagine it to be,” Gupta says. “It’s not something that we force onto them, and that has helped us reach across age and gender and social economic strata. It doesn’t matter where the kids come from.”

There have been some schools in the mix, but the main target audience is parents, explains Gupta.

“We do work in schools where we work with teachers to develop the materials for these robots, and we do work with them to have the robots in classrooms,” he says. “We’re piloting with some schools in the spring quarter.”

Wonder Workshop is feeling its way around the classroom environment, which presents different learning challenges. After all, it’s unlikely that many schools would ever purchase one of these educational robot toys per child, especially given the $169 price tag – and the need for an additional tablet to control the thing.

“We are not the experts here. We want to learn from the teachers. We want to collaborate with them to see how they would best use it in the classroom,” he says.

With educational pricing not on the radar either, it’ll be a while before Dot and Dash find their way into lots of schools.

Wonder Workshop has just been through a major rebranding campaign, renaming itself from Play-i. Dash and Dot used to be called Bo and Yana. Here’s a pre-rebranding video from the firm:

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Breville SK500XL 1.7-Liter Electric Kettle – Great For Kids & Small Family

March 31, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

In my home tea and hot cocoa are consumed on a bi-daily basis. Our hot drink habit is enabled by our Breville SK500XL Ikon Cordless 1.7 Liter Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle. This sturdy, quick working kettle is constantly on, heating up water for another round of drinks. It’s easy enough to use that my nine year old daughter has no problem using it, but sturdy enough that I can use it for my own cooking experiments.

This is one of the best kettle 2019 UK and will boil 1.7 liters of water at a time, which is the perfect amount for everyone in my family to have all they want. The easy on/off switch and cushion controlled lid make it supremely easy to use. The brushed stainless steel housing and cord storage make it look neat and pretty on our counter, while the soft grip handle makes it comfortable for anyone to pick up and move around.

I always look for safety features in my appliances, especially ones that I let my daughter use. This kettle has both an auto shut-off and boil dry protection to make sure nothing damages the heating element. There’s also a “ready” bell that makes sure we don’t forget we put water in it.  A removable scale filter is a nice touch that helps us make sure our water is the cleanest possible.

Pros:

  • Comfort: Something that sticks out to me about this kettle the longer I have it is how comfortable it is to use. The handle is a comfortable size and is perfectly insulated. The lid opens and closes easily at the push of a button. As a whole it feels solid – there’s none of that feeling that makes you think it might break if you set it down the wrong way.
  • Good Looks: This isn’t the first thing I look for when buying something for my kitchen, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a factor. The brushed steel that makes up the housing looks really nice and is easy to keep clean. The cord storage is also a nice touch that keeps things looking tidy.
  • Safety: Features like auto shut-off and boil dry protection are a must for any kettle I buy. This is mostly because I can be pretty absent minded. Knowing that the kettle will shut off once it reaches a boil puts my mind at ease, as does knowing it won’t heat up if I accidently turn it on without water in it.
  • No Plastic: With all the worry going around about the chemicals in plastic, I’m glad to have switched to a stainless steel kettle. I haven’t noticed any strange flavors in the water at all. Having a scale filter probably also helps in this regard.

Cons:

  • A Little Heavy: This kettle does have a tendency to be a little heavy, especially if you really fill it up. While it’s certainly not a strain for me to lift it, it does have some heft and may be difficult if your wrists aren’t strong. I see this more as a statement of quality than a true negative, though. It’s made with tough materials, which is turn require a little more energy to lift.
  • Water Level Indicator is Hard to See: The designers helpfully included a water level indicator with this kettle. However, they unhelpfully placed it so it is partially obscured by the handle! This is by no means a big problem for me, and once you get used to it it’s not too difficult to tell at a glance where your water is at.

The Breville SK500XL is a great high end kettle, but the cost may put a few people off. In that case, I’d recommend the Rival 4071-WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express. It heats up water just as quickly and costs much less. However, it doesn’t have the capacity or the safety features of the Breville, so it’s really up to you to decide what’s worth spending your money on.

All in all it’s hard to find much wrong with this kettle. It’s tough, it works hard, has some great safety features, and even looks great. It’s been keeping me and my family in hot drinks for a while now, and I foresee that it will continue to pull its weight for a long time to come. If you’re looking for a quality water kettle, you really can’t go wrong with this one.

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Homework Help Services For Kids

March 26, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

Does your child need some extra help with homework? Many children have no problem learning but may not currently posses the interest or the perseverance to excel at do at home tasks that are commonly assigned at school.

There are many different programs that promise to help children with leaning and more importantly focusing on their homework tasks, but most of these items cost outrageous prices. To get help on homework from online services is the new rage. Many parents and students are learning that you can get free homework help online and this is a great way for children to have fun while they learn. It is important to make the time spent doing homework enjoyable. If learning time is not an enjoyable experience kids will not look forward to it. You must always keep motivation in mind and having successful study sessions is so much easier when your child is enjoying what they are doing. Finding educational games and flash card games are some of the most common ways online homework help web sites can bring a touch of entertainment to the learning process. There are many ways to learn and finding the methods that works the best for your child is one way you can really help them get ahead with their studies.

Does Using Computer Aids For Homework Really Help?

There are some people who believe that children can learn more effectively using books and other paper materials. However, it has been proven time and time again that the rich multimedia presentations and interactive learning programs available on many of the leading homework help web sites can really boost the learning process and help children learn more quickly. There are many new and imaginative ways that students can get science homework help, match homework help and help with almost any other subject imaginable. If you have never experienced online learning you are in for a real treat. The way that most web sites and learning tools on the internet utilize video, animation, sound and today’s high definition graphics make the learning experience very interactive and engaging to students of any age.

The internet has many great resource sites that offer a variety of tools and information that allows you and your children to find the learning solution that best suits your specific needs. This is the problem for many kids, the path to learn at school is linear and if you don’t pick up information the way that it is being taught you will simply be left in the dust. When you can try different ways to learn and find the specific type of games, learning methods and techniques that your child responds to the best, you will be able to get more done in less time. Once your child realizes that they can learn easier than ever, they will be glad to sit down and start their homework. When you find the right way to learn for your child, homework really can be just as much fun as playtime.

Does My Childs School Offer Any Homework Help Online?

Some schools are starting to use computers and internet tools more and more in their standard curriculums and this varies quite a bit from school district to school district. You may want to contact your child’s teacher to see what type so online learning resources your student can use at home. Many of the more recent school books may even reference more information online. This can be a great way to find more pictures or some videos on certain topics. Some schools are part of various homework help service providers that have content specifically developed for the curriculum that they use in the classroom. These systems are very effective and allow children to access much of their learning materials from anywhere without the need to carry a book around with them.

These new age learning aids are great for children who have a hard time keeping track of their homework duties as well as children that need something to help them learn the concepts they need to pick up even if they are at home. Not every school offers online help, but almost every school does have program that offers kids homework help from other students or tutors if needed. The best place to start is by getting in contact with teachers and seeing what they suggest.

Where Can I Find More Information Online?

If you are looking for help with science homework there are many sites that are specifically this topic and there are plenty of web sites that have information for those in need of history homework help and algebra help too. The problem for some is finding a web site that puts the information in a logical order and offers enough information on the topic to really make the learning process easier than reading from a book. The web sites listed below are some of the top online learning resources so have a look and see which ones can help your child get homework help online.

hippocampus.org – This web site is one of rare totally free resources that shares information for students on many topics. You will find information about science, math and US history all on this one web site. There are over 9 different high school courses ready for students to start learning on this cool free educational site. This site has been given very high marks by some of the top parenting magazines and it is a great resource for solid learning material for students looking for quick answers or trying to learn new concepts.

schoolexpress.com – This web site is offering over 16,000 free worksheets to students. You can get all sorts of test questions, activities and more on this free online homework help web site.

jiskha.com – This site offer unique way for students and tutors to come together online. If you are looking for help in almost any topic you can find a tutor to help you here

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Clocks For Children’s Bedrooms

August 31, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

A Child’s Bedroom – A Refuge

A child’s bedroom is usually the one place in the house that they can really call their own. It is a place to play, a place to relax and – when a child becomes older – it is often a refuge from the rest of the family. Children, just like adults, sometimes need to have their own space, perhaps where a younger sibling can’t invade, or where they can just do their own thing in peace and quiet. But for a child to really appreciate a bedroom it helps if the decor is pleasing and is attuned to their own style. For instance, girl’s tend to like pretty colors like pinks and purples, whereas boys usually prefer more neutral colors (perhaps blues and greens).

Of course, the color of the walls, plus such things as themed bed linen can help to create a room that a child can really feel is his or her own. But other accessories can also add to the aesthetics of a room, and one of those accessories is a clock.

Clocks For Boy’s Bedrooms

Of course, boys are all different and have wide-ranging interests. Many boys are obsessed with sports, so a baseball clock or a football clock might be a wise choice for a boy’s room. Younger boys still like characters associated with films or TV – superheroes are especially popular with boys aged around 4 – 7 (think Spiderman, for example). After that, they will start to become ‘babyish’.

The Robot Clock at the top may appeal to a younger boy, and won’t date in the same way that a character on a recent film might. There is a Camouflage Clock for those into combat and adventure, and even a Bicycle Tire Clock which has quite a clean-cut, smart look about it. Depending on their age, boys like action, be it adventure or sport, superhero characters, music and silly cartoons (even Spongebob has his own clock). Some of the clocks featured have an older look to them (particularly the Surfer Clock and the wooden Baseball Clock. Both of these have a boyish yet more mature look to them, so could see a boy well into his teenage years.

Of course, most boys absolutely love Lego, so it is certainly worth considering the Lego Clocks – they would make a wonderful addition to any avid Lego fan’s room and are something a bit different.

Clocks For Girl’s Rooms

Of course, not all girls are the same. However, a lot of girls like ‘girly’ things – pretty, sparkly, glittery things in colors like pink and purple. It’s especially true for younger girls, perhaps from as young as three upwards, but even older girls very often stay on the path of pinks and purples. Most girls I know seem to gravitate towards such styles, even when parents do not set out to bring them up that way. Girls will be girls, after all.

Lot’s of girls like princesses and fairies, butterflies and magical castles. Girls often also like cute animals. Pictured right is a selection of clocks for girls, all of which would embellish the decor of a bedroom. The top one, the Mermaid’s Clock, is a good choice for a fairly young girl, and the Disney Princess Clock is popular with girls of around four, five or six. The plain pink clock would be a good choice for an older girl who has outgrown the ‘princess’ theme, but is still a fan of all things pink.

The Butterfly Clock makes a welcome change from pink (even though pink is incredibly popular with girls, not all of them will like it), and the Country Farm Clock is a nice theme, placed in the girl’s section because of the pink house. (It should, however, be noted that many young boys of two or three are not at all opposed to pink, though you might not want to adorn their room with a pink clock) .The Fish Clock, in the Animal and Nature category, might also be a suitable choice for a girl’s bedroom with an underwater theme.

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Toy Vacuum Cleaner For Kids Shopping Guide

August 3, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

Kids love to imitate just about everything the grown-ups in their lives do so it should be no surprise that a toy vacuum cleaner is always a hit with them.  There are several to choose from, some of them with surprisingly realistic features.  Here’s a breakdown of what’s available:

Dirt Devil Junior 2-In-1 Play Upright Vacuum – This Dirt Devil toy vacuum cleaner looks like a pint-sized version of mom and dads.  The 2 in 1 toy doubles as an upright and handheld vacuum.

With a light-up base, realistic sounding motor, and beads that swirl around in the canister, it provides lots of fun for kids.

Dyson Ball Toy Vacuum – One of the most popular toy vacuums is the ball vac from Dyson.  Like a real Dyson, this one maneuvers from side to side.

The cyclone action sends little balls swirling and the suction power it has means that the toy can actually pick up some dirt.

Realistic sounds also make this toy a hit with kids.

2 in 1 Toy Vacuum Cleaner – Another 2 in 1 Toy Vacuum Cleaner.  The unit as a whole work as an upright vacuum that adjusts to different angles.  Or remove the dust container and use it as a handheld vacuum that makes realistic sounds. Done in bright, fun gender-neutral colours.

Silly Sam the Broom and Dustpan with Larry the Talking Vacuum  – This set includes lots of cleaning fun for kids. Not only do they get a handheld vacuum cleaner, but they also get a broom and dustpan. Adding to the fun is the fact that Sam the Broom and Larry the Vacuum both talk. A very cute set that is perfect for the toddler and preschool crowd.

Hasbro Playskool Crew Dusty The Talking Vacuum – Dusty the Talking Vacuum Cleaner is a lot of fun.  He and his friend, Brushy (the attachment brush) crack jokes and say cute phrases  “Is that a rabbit? Na! It’s just a dust bunny!”.   Has 30 phrases and makes vacuum sounds.  “Lint” swirls inside the canister while the vacuum is in motion.

 

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Toy Vacuum – Looking for a toy vacuum cleaner with some educational value?  This vacuum has three play modes: Learning, Music, and Imagination.  The learning mode uses songs and activities to teach kids things like opposites and actions.  Music mode features songs kids will love. During imagination mode, the toy makes vacuuming noises and other sounds.  The globe spins when the vacuum is pushed.

Super Vac Pretend Play Toy Vacuum Cleaner  – Two vacuums in one with an upright and a built-in removable handheld vacuum all in one unit.  Makes realistic sounds and gives the appearance that it is really collecting dust and dirt.

Fisher-Price Sesame Street 2-In-1 Giggle Vacuum – This toy vacuum cleaner is sure to be a hit with Sesame Street fans.  Featuring Elmo on one side, Cookie Monster on the other, and Oscar the Grouch in the dust canister, this toy vacuum cleaner has some cute features.  When the vacuum is pushed with Elmo facing forward, you will hear Elmo saying different phrases.  Reverse it and have Cookie Monster facing forward to hear what he has to say.  Oscar spins around in the centre along with some “trash” pieces.

Bark Bark Vac Mitts – This dog-themed toy vacuum cleaner is almost too cute for words. Mitts the dog moves his eyes from side to side while the vacuum is in use.  His ears also spring up and down and he barks.  When the vacuum stops, he whines.  Makes vacuum sounds and the tail (handle) is adjustable.

More about the best vacuum cleaners 2020 can be found at bestvacuumcleaners20.co.uk. There are many great reviews in this website and you can find reviews of many products including the best handheld vacuum, wet-dry vacuum, car vacuum and much more. If you want to buy a new one or want to replace your old vacuum to the new one, you should visit this website because they provide many useful resources for you.

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How to “Entertain” A Newborn Baby

July 31, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

Make Him Feel Safe and Secure – and Use Your Voice, Eyes, and Touch to Engage Him

Unless a tiny infant is experiencing pain (as with colic), it is fairly easy to keep them happy and entertained.

Young infants like (and need) to feel very secure, so holding them in a way that makes them feel snug and secure may be the most important way to keep them happy. They’re new to the world, and they get easily frazzled. Sometimes it’s easy to misinterpret a baby’s being “frazzled” with being bored.

Little babies like to be cradled in an arm, but they also like being held up over a caretaker’s shoulder and having their face lean against the side of the caretaker’s face.

When “still-holding” doesn’t seem to be enough, adding a gentle rocking motion is often enough to make a newborn feel “entertained”.

Hearing a pleasant, soothing, voice is another thing that tiny babies need. Talking in a gentle, cheerful, way or talking in soothing tones keep new babies feeling “entertained”. They have no idea what someone is saying to them, but they like to hear the pleasant tone being used. Singing softly or just saying silly words in a sing-song way adds variety to what the baby gets to hear

Babies like faces, which is why mothers just naturally place their face directly in front of their baby’s face, look in the baby’s eyes, and talk. Again, babies don’t really know what a mother or caretaker is saying to them, but it is entertaining for them to have interaction with this adult.

Related to their preference for faces, infant toys that are in an eye-catching, bright color and that have a face on them, will sometimes keep a young infant busy looking for quite a while.

Generally, newborns are not as much looking to be entertained as they are to feel secure, comfortable, and without distress. Part of feeling secure, comfortable, and without distress is, of course, having a caretaker do the things mentioned above.

Other things newborns generally enjoy are being clean and dry after a nice warm bath and having their backs, arms, legs, and heads stroked. Soft music is a nice thing for them to hear, although, again, the mother’s (or caretaker’s) voice is what keeps them most engaged and entertained.

The weeks following birth are a time of transition, when the newborn becomes accustomed to being in the outside world, with the focus of his own world being on his mother (or primary caretaker). Everything is new and strange (and therefore “entertaining”) for a newborn, but because his world is primarily made up of how he feels and what his mother does/says, there isn’t a whole lot of “entertaining” to be done beyond what is mentioned above.

With the sense of wellbeing and security that a calm, capable, mother who relates (talks and sings) to him provides, a newborn will generally have what he needs to develop into a baby who can easily entertain himself (and much sooner than some would expect).

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MakerMobile: A Travelling Tech Classroom

April 30, 2019 by rizrahman No Comments

If your kids’ school doesn’t have a technology workshop, then MakerMobile will bring the workshop to you!

Simon Lyons and Farrell Segall helped create MakerMobile, a Vancouver, BC-based mobile maker workshop founded by four teachers. They transformed an old truck into a fully kitted out tech teaching space, with screens, an ethernet network, and a mobile Internet connection. Now, they travel around the city offering technology classes to children (and the young at heart).

Lyons, who taught science and mathematics for years in schools, enjoys being able to focus on building electronics projects with kids. MakerMobile introduces them to the rapidly evolving ‘maker’ culture, that marries technology with DIY and encourages participants to explore and create their own designs. It marries technology and crafts together, with projects involving everything from fabrics to code.

Segall worries that we are failing to teach the next generation of people the necessary technology skills, and hopes that projects like MakerMobile will help to spread technology skills to kids, and get them started on the scientific path.

“One of the things that we tend to clamp down on is the cost of teaching other people,” he says. “We should never see that as a cost. We should see it as an investment.”

Inside MakerMobile

MakerMobile teaches both adults and kids the basics of electronics, programming, and physical computing. It’s a hacker space and mobile classroom where children can solder their own circuits and wire up Raspberry Pi computers for what Lyons calls “physical computing”: the manipulation of physical objects through software.

What can that lead to? How about programmable LED lights in your clothes, or on a wristband? Or a piano made of bananas that play computerised notes when you touch them?

MakerMobile offers packages for birthday parties, and longer packages for groups of kids that want a deeper dive into multiple projects. It also sells kits for some of the electronics projects that Lyons and his colleagues teach, via its Etsy store.

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