INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Babies are unable to tell you what they want directly. This means you will need to pay attention to the actions and non-verbal cues that your baby gives. When you know what your baby needs, give it to them. If that doesn't work then you may have misinterpreted their needs, and you should try something else. For example, if your two week old is crying and isn't soothed by their bottle, they may need to burp instead of eat. Try burping your baby, and if that doesn't soothe them, move to the next thing (such as rocking), and so on. Adults sometimes make the mistake of assuming children play just to pass the time. This is not true. In fact, children gain most of their skills through playing. This is how they explore the world around them, and it should be encouraged for them to learn new skills while playing. For example, you could play peek-a-boo with your child. While on one hand it is a simple game, on the other hand they learn that you will go away and come back. They also learn to be excited when they see you. While your baby is exploring their world through play, they will learn new skills. It is up to you as a parent to reinforce those skills by giving your baby positive feedback. This makes your baby feel confident and secure in their development. While it might not seem like much work to hold a bottle, it is quite the feat for your six month old. Tell them that you are proud of the things they are able to do. All of the skills we need in life have to be learned. Sometimes, this means pushing the limits a bit. You should play with your baby and challenge them to do something that is a little harder than they are used to. For example, if your baby likes to roll a ball, try making them roll the ball into a set of pins or a basket. Be sure to keep this light and do not make it competitive. Babies thrive on attention from their parents. You should hold your baby, and talk or sing to your baby often. This interaction will help them feel loved. These things need to be done both when the baby is calm and cute and when the baby is crying and being fussy. Two key elements of making babies feel safe are to respond to their needs as soon as you can and to make their day predictable. By responding quickly when your baby cries, you are teaching them to trust you. Keeping a regular schedule for your baby helps them to predict their day and keeps them from being confused and frustrated. When you are dealing with a newborn, you typically need to respond in an "on demand" way. Babies usually do not adopt a schedule until sometime between three and six months.

SUMMARY: Respond to your baby's needs. Allow your baby to explore through play. Acknowledge your baby's accomplishments. Help your child push their boundaries. Nurture your baby. Create a safe environment for your baby.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Download editing software, such as Photoshop or Illustrator, and use the tools provided in the software to create the text and/or images that will be printed on your shirt. Once you're finished with your design, save it. Reference YouTube tutorials as you create your design if you aren't very familiar with this type of software. Make sure that the file type and size is appropriate for printing on shirts. A print-on-demand (POD) vendor, such as Printful, can print your shirts for you. Be sure to clearly communicate your t-shirt design, including the words, graphics, the shirt style, and the shirt color, to ensure that the vendor prints it exactly how you want it. Consider what specific services you need in order to create a shirt with your design, and then seek out someone who offers that service. For example, you may need iron-on transferring, tie-dyeing, or silk-screening services for your particular design. You can also pay vendors to take care of shipping for you. Without photos, potential customers likely won't even click on your listing. Take photos of the shirt on a hanger or mannequin in good lighting, and ask a friend to be your model so people can get a good idea of how it may fit. For higher quality photos, use a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera. You can also take the pictures in a room of your home that has good lighting and light-colored walls. Photos taken in good, natural lighting are more likely to display the true color of the shirt. Check different online websites like Zazzle, eBay, and Etsy and make note of the average shirt sale price, as well as the shirt printing technique. While you should price your shirts in order to make a profit, you'll also want to make sure your shirts are within a respectable range in order to sell them well. For example, if the t-shirt itself was $6 USD, the printing fee was $8 USD, the estimated shipping is $4, and you're finding that similar products are selling online for $17-28 USD, you might consider listing the shirt for $23 USD to make a profit of $5 USD per shirt. Auction sites like eBay or Bidz.com allow people to bid on your shirts. To post, make sure you create a listing that clearly describes your shirt, and include photos and a description of the shirt. Most online auction sites will compensate you for your sale via PayPal. Online marketplaces like Etsy prioritize hand-made, unique sales. They often let you make your own shop for free, and advertise your products on the main site. To post on an online marketplace, upload your photos and write descriptions of your t-shirts. For each shirt you sell, the site will take a percentage of the sale for their services. These sites will often list items from your store on their general marketplace so that more people see it. Supermarket and 1000 Markets are examples of 2 other online marketplaces.

SUMMARY:
Use graphic editing software to create your t-shirt design. Hire someone to print your shirts. Take a few quality photos of your shirts. Price your shirts based on current market sales. List your shirts on an auction site to potentially make more money. Sell your shirts through an online marketplace for more exposure.