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This is the first year I will have kids in winter someone said something about warming barrels what is that? And what else should I get to be prepared ?
That is so creative!! What a good idea! I just might do this if I need to!!Its a thick plastic, or metal 55 gallon barrel that they cut a hole in the top and the side. The top hole to run a heat lamp cord through, and the side for the kids to walk in the barrel. It look like this, except the barrels are normally plastic.
That is so creative!! What a good idea! I just might do this if I need to!!Its a thick plastic, or metal 55 gallon barrel that they cut a hole in the top and the side. The top hole to run a heat lamp cord through, and the side for the kids to walk in the barrel. It look like this, except the barrels are normally plastic.
Like how much smaller??Others beat me to pics so I won't add any more.I love these things, I had never seen some one else with one until now. Our holes where always a lot smaller then these
Not a heat lamp - a regular light bulb, usually around 100 watts. Heat lamps would be too hot and would probably melt a plastic barrel. I know they will melt plastic pvc pipe if they are very close.Its a thick plastic, or metal 55 gallon barrel that they cut a hole in the top and the side. The top hole to run a heat lamp cord through, and the side for the kids to walk in the barrel. It look like this, except the barrels are normally plastic.
I would strongly suggest 50% dextrose and several Save-A-Kid syringes with feeding tubes. It is invaluable for getting cold, "dummy" kids going on nursing. Dextrose is a simple sugar that is easily absorbed and provides 'brain food'. Mix 30 cc's of Dextrose with 30 cc's of very warm water and tube the kid, then warm them up. I prefer the bath tub, removable shower head, drain screen, and warm water to a blow dryer. They will be actively seeking a nipple within 15 to 30 minutes unless they were kidsicles - in that case it could take 45 minutes.And what else should I get to be prepared ?