INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Feed the baby and give it a fresh diaper before you leave. This will maximize the odds of your infant being in a pleasant (or sleepy) mood for the birthday party. Avoid placing your baby in the center of a large, busy, noisy gathering. Too much talking and noise can overstimulate an infant, which may be upsetting and may lead to difficulty winding down and sleeping later. If your infant is very young, it’s important to avoid unnecessary germs. Children, especially, have notoriously dirty hands; try not to let them hold or touch your baby. If you have to, you can make up excuses. If there are people who you’d rather did not touch your baby, you can tell them that your baby is nervous or sleepy, or simply say that you’re trying to minimize the risk of your infant getting sick. If your spouse or partner is with you, take turns holding your baby so that the other person can relax and enjoy the birthday party. Otherwise, a friend or relative can serve this purpose. It’s best to isolate yourself in some quiet corner of the party when it’s time to feed your infant. Otherwise, your baby might be too distracted or overstimulated to eat well. Babies tend to sleep a lot, so if you are at a party for more than an hour or two, you will probably need to find a place to let yours nap. Possibilities include:  Sleeping in a sling. This has the advantage of keeping your baby next to you and works well as long as the noise of the party does not keep your baby awake. Sleeping in a stroller. If you brought the stroller, this works as well. Sleeping in a quiet room. If the party is indoors, you can ask the host whether you can leave your baby to nap in an unused room. Assuming the baby isn’t mobile yet, you can place him or her on a towel in the middle of a large bed, covered by a blanket. Check on your baby often. If your baby gets too fussy, it’s best for everyone – you, your baby, and the other party guests – for you to leave. Even if your baby seems content, you should not stay out much past his or her usual bedtime, as this will disrupt the sleep schedule considerably.

SUMMARY: Take care of your baby’s basic needs before you go. Keep your distance from large crowds. Avoid letting everyone hold your baby. Enlist help. Feed your baby in a quiet corner. Find a place for your infant to sleep. Know when to call it quits.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Walk towards the fledgling until you’re less than 3 feet (0.91 m) away. Crouch down and inspect the young bird for any signs of injury. These can include a drooping wing, visible broken bones, or any signs of blood. Also watch the bird as it moves. If it holds its wings against its sides and doesn’t show signs of pain, it’s probably not injured. A seriously injured fledgling may have flies buzzing around or, if it’s in very bad shape, have a few maggots crawling across its body. Wildlife rehabilitators are trained professionals who know how to care for orphaned or hurt fledglings. Also call a rehabilitator if the fledgling doesn’t seem to be injured but appears to have been abandoned by its parents. The rehabilitator will inspect the fledgling and, if needed, can take the bird to a wildlife care center.  If you live in the United States, you can find a website for wildlife rehabilitators in every state online at: https://secure.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/WildlifeRehabilitatorsbyState.pdf. If you live outside of the U.S., contact your local government or animal-control center and ask about wildlife rehabilitation personnel. In some situations, you won’t have time to wait for a wildlife rehabilitator to arrive on the scene. For example, if feral cats live in the area where the fledgling has fallen or if you see a hawks circling, the fledgling is in immediate danger. Gently slide your hand beneath the fledgling, lift it up, and place the fledgling onto a low tree branch or sturdy bush. It’s a good idea to still call a wildlife rehabilitator after you’ve placed the fledgling into a tree. Domesticated animals can be dangerous to fledgling birds that are unable to fly. Housecats especially would enjoy toying with and eventually killing a defenseless fledgling. So, if the fledgling is within 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) of your home, keep all pets indoors for up to 2 weeks, or until the fledgling has flown off. If you have neighbors with housecats, advise them to keep their pets indoors for the same amount of time also.

SUMMARY: Inspect the fledgling to determine whether it’s injured. Call a wildlife rehabilitator if a fledgling is injured. Place a fledgling on a low tree branch if it’s in immediate danger. Keep housecats and other pets indoors until the fledgling moves off.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can also tie a ribbon (the doll's scarf) around to make the neck and give the doll a unique style.

SUMMARY:
Cut off the heel and toe of a short sock. Turn inside out, draw the center line. Sew a quarter inch from the center line. Cut apart as shown. With a sturdy thread, sew 1/4 inch stitches around the neck and cinch them slightly to form the head.