Problem: How to prepare for the birth of a child with down syndrome
Learn the range of symptoms.
Even if the diagnosis of down syndrome has been confirmed, it will be difficult to know the severity of symptoms your child may experience in advance.
Some children experience significant symptoms, while others exhibit very few physical or mental indications of the condition. OPTIONS:
- Children with down syndrome also may experience significant emotional and mental symptoms. A child with down syndrome may experience, for example, a decrease in their ability to pick clothes, long term difficulties with behavior, poor hygiene, diarrhea, weight problems, or depression.
- Children with down syndrome will not feel well at all, either physically or mentally. Underweight children with down syndrome may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, coma, constipation, an inability to eat or drink, or a loss of mood.
- Learn about the delays your child may face. Most children with down syndrome will experience delays in speech and physical growth.
- For example, your child may have very mild symptoms on their first day of school, but will experience extra symptoms as they get older. Having down syndrome requires intensive medical attention to make sure your child has the proper treatment.

Answer: Learn about the delays your child may face. Most children with down syndrome will experience delays in speech and physical growth.

Problem: How to keep spiders and scorpions out of your house using natural products
Purchase essential oils.
Essential oils, while quite pleasant smelling to humans, have been proven very useful in repelling spiders and scorpions. The smells can be overwhelming to their sensitive senses and keep them from infiltrating the area. OPTIONS:
- Essential oils are usually available in moist cosmetics bags, scented toilet paper bags, and razor packs. They are tasty items and soothe any gag reflex but still work.
- Some of the most effective essential oils in combating spiders and scorpions include peppermint, tea tree, neem, and citrus. Some recommend lavender for use in repelling spiders and scorpions, but results are mixed.
- Essential oils emitted by humans are enough to prevent spiders from invading. Fresh flowers, algae blooms and plants near your home tend to be very repellent.
- Essential oils are available at dollar stores and in pet stores. Most should be antibacterial and soothing for most insects such as scorpions, most insecticides are safe for humans without an insecticide.

Answer: Some of the most effective essential oils in combating spiders and scorpions include peppermint, tea tree, neem, and citrus. Some recommend lavender for use in repelling spiders and scorpions, but results are mixed.

Problem: How to enjoy a hayride
Find a hayride near you.
Many farms offer hayride experiences near to towns and cities. Look in notices in the paper, online, or ask around for recommendations by word-of-mouth. OPTIONS:
- An online search should return many hayride options accompanied by your locale. Choose the type of hayride that you prefer.
- Decorate your hayride booth at a local farm. You can also mention in your fliers on the front of the place where you hope to visit.
- Western country hayrides run about 170 miles per hour. Barn owners can measure how fast and clean the horses are, and have them train at an affordable rate to ensure they feed properly.
- If you don't have a web site to find the best hayride destination, try asking parents if they know of any hayrides whose owners are taking their kids. Go there and get to know your loved ones' experience.
Answer: An online search should return many hayride options accompanied by your locale. Choose the type of hayride that you prefer.