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Staying healthy

outdoortentsupply — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:37:31 +0000

Man, oh man. Winter is here and it’s only October. Our family of five has already experienced the flu, allergy problems, sore throats, ear infection and strep throat….yikes. I ran across this article about keeping the youngest among us healthy and I thought I would pass it on. Happy reading and stay healthy this season!

TEN Ways To Keep Your Baby Healthy

These simple precautions will become second-nature to you as you and your baby grow together:

Keep your baby’s immunizations up to date. Take your baby for regular checkups and make sure her immunizations stay on schedule.
Wash your hands. Use friction, running water, and soap for at least 20 seconds to be effective. Ask everyone else to wash their hands before touching, feeding, or holding your baby.
Limit your baby’s exposure to illness. If someone is ill, discourage that person from touching your baby or her toys. When going out, the less crowded and more ventilated the space, the healthier it will be.
Carry hand sanitizer. When hand-washing isn’t an option use alcohol-based sanitizers. Always remember to sanitize after touching ATMs, gas pumps, escalator handrails, shopping carts, and after signing credit card slips. Hand sanitizer isn’t recommended for babies.
Tote disinfectant wipes. If your baby’s toy, pacifier, or bottle drops onto the floor, wipe the object off. At a restaurant use the wipes to clean the table or high chair before eating. Make sure the wipes you use are safe for your baby.
Stay away from smoky places. A smoker inhales only 15% of smoke from a cigarette—the remaining 85% becomes secondhand smoke. If someone next to you is smoking, simply move. There’s no safe level of exposure for your baby.
Cover surfaces. Always place a changing pad, blanket, or towel between your baby and a public surface such as a high chair or changing table. After use, tie it up in a plastic bag to prevent it from contaminating your baby’s other items. If you need to use the pad again before washing, be sure you remember which side stays next to your baby.
Avoid direct sunlight. The sun is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. When it’s warm and sunny, dress your baby in lightweight long sleeves and pants, a large-brimmed hat, and/or sunglasses with 99% sun protection.
Don’t overdress your baby. When the weather is cool, dress your baby in one more layer of clothing than you would wear. Babies lose large amounts of heat through their heads, so be sure to remember a hat!
Breastfeed your baby. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, breastmilk is the ideal source of nutrition and protection for your baby throughout the first year of life. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for your baby because it’s easy to digest, helps protect against food allergies, and gives her protective antibodies to help fight off illness.

Article from Gerber.com

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outdoortentsupply — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:34:30 +0000

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outdoortentsupply — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:16:45 +0000

EUREKA! GRAND MANAN TENT RECEIVES 2009 CAMPING LIFE EDITORS’ CHOICE AWARD

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (April 23, 2009) – Camping Life magazine has awarded the Eureka! Grand Manan tent with a 2009 Editors’ Choice Award, which recognizes the company’s newest tent as a product that is best suited for the family camping lifestyle. The Grand Manan will be featured in the May 2009 issue of Camping Life.

“We are proud to recognize Eureka! and its Grand Manan tent with an Editors’ Choice Award,” said Stuart Bourdon, editor of Camping Life. “Year after year, Eureka! continues to develop products that revolutionize the camping experience for the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, and the Grand Manan is no exception. Its design makes it perfectly suited for families.”

“With the current economy limiting family vacation options, we are committed to making the outdoors an enjoyable, affordable vacation alternative,” said Mark Hrubant, brand director for Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC (parent company of Eureka!® tents). “This award shows that our hard work is paying off and we are creating products that will appeal to the family consumer. We understand that Camping Life editors receive hundreds of new products to consider for this annual award, and we are honored to be a 2009 recipient.”

A key family-friendly feature of the Eureka! Grand Manan is that it provides more useable, livable floor space due to the lower portion of its walls being straight; cots and sleeping bags can be pushed right up to the sides of the tent. Additionally, the sides of the fly roll up from the ground to expose the mesh panels for optimal airflow through the tent, while maintaining privacy. The Grand Manan is a dome tent with fiberglass poles and two D-shaped doors, and has outdoor vestibules for shoe and gear storage. The Grand Manan 7 is designed for two to three campers and measures 7’6” x 6’6” x 4’3” high and weighs 10 lbs., 14 oz. The Grand Manan 9 is designed for four to five campers and measures 9’ x 9’ x 6’ high and weighs 21 lbs., 7 oz. MSRP: Grand Manan 7 – $209.99; Grand Manan 9 – $339.99.

Johnson Outdoors Gear LLC, maker of quality Eureka!® tents and sleeping bags for a wide spectrum of campers and environments, is part of the Johnson Outdoors’ family of leading outdoor recreational product brands. The company turns ideas into adventure with a portfolio of award-winning, innovative brands that span the globe, including among others, Old Town® canoes and kayaks, Ocean Kayak™, Necky® kayaks, Minn Kota® motors, Humminbird® fishfinders, Scubapro® and UWATEC® dive equipment, Silva® compasses and Tech4O® digital instruments. For more information, visit www.eurekatents.com.

Camping Life was launched in 1998 and is dedicated to providing readers with informative articles about interesting destinations, products and activities to enhance their outdoor lifestyles. The magazine empowers readers with accurate and up-to-date information that can be used to make decisions about where to go camping, what types of facilities will be found there, what equipment is most appropriate for their use, and what activities are available once they’ve arrived at their campsites. The Editor’s Choice Awards began in 2002 and is a handy resource for campers, whether they use a camping trailer, truck camper or tent as a base of operations.\

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outdoortentsupply — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:16:29 +0000

Oops…. our Memorial Day Sale didn’t turn out the way we planned. We forgot to tell our wonderful “blog friends” how to get the 10% off any item in our online store. Visit us at www.outdoortentsupply.com and at the checkout page you type in 10perc when it asks for the coupon code. So sorry for any problems. We carry a vast selection of outdoor tents, cookware, hammocks, binoculars, lanterns, folding bikes, screen houses/shelters, tent accessories and sleeping bags. One stop shopping for all your camping needs.

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outdoortentsupply — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:59:05 +0000

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Check out www.outdoortentsupply.com for camping tips

outdoortentsupply — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:08:28 +0000

I just wrote a new article that provides great information for the next time you go camping. You can learn how to stay dry during the worst rain storm yet still be well ventilated. This is just one of four articles we have posted to help you get the most out of the great outdoors.

Looking for good campgrounds to stay at.

outdoortentsupply — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:26:54 +0000

I’m looking for a good campground to stay at. We always stay at the same ones and I thought I would ask around and see where everyone else likes to stay. We would like to travel around and camp this summer. Thanks in advance.

I’m learning to write camping articles for our new website

outdoortentsupply — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:37:52 +0000

I am researching various camping sites and coming up with stories that I can share with our customers.

I’m psyched about our new camping website!

outdoortentsupply — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:36:20 +0000

Grand opening of Outdoortentsupply.com Come check us out not only will you find outdoor tents but wilderness camping equipment as well. I’m looking forward to relaxing and camping this weekend. The weather is going to be perfect. I’m going to lounge around and read in my hammock, take a bike ride and try a new recipe in my cast iron cookware. The kids are excited to crawl into their new sleeping bags and roast marshmallows by the camp fire. If you need any camping accessories visit our new website and you will get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $45. What a great way to start the camping season… new equipment at a good price!

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