Before you can make the headband you will need to know the appropriate size. This can be done by measuring the individual or by using generalized measurements based on age or weight. If measuring in person, you will want to measure the circumference of the head, in roughly the same place that you intend the headband to go. This will usually be just above the ears. Methods. Babies are fragile and do not like to hold still, so taking their measurements can be challenging. If you have a cloth measuring tape, use this. Avoid metal measuring tapes as they are inaccurate and may scratch the baby. If a cloth measuring tape is unavailable, measure the head using a length of soft string and then comparing the string to another measurement tool. If the baby is not located nearby or if the baby has not yet been born, you may have to rely on generalized measurements. These can be found readily on the internet. Try searching for standard sizes on sewing and craft websites and message boards. It may also be possible to find another child of a similar size or age and measure their head. You will want to decide the appropriate width of the band. This will largely depend on the size of the baby who will wear the headband, as a too-wide band will not conform to the head and simply slip off. A newborn will likely not be able to wear a band much wider than half an inch. A six-month to one-year-old baby will probably be able to wear a one inch band. A toddler will probably be able to wear a two inch band. You may wish to test first before deciding. This can be done by cutting scrap fabric to try to visually guess the correct width or by having your baby try store-bought bands first to find the proper size. The materials for the band will largely depend on the type of band you wish to make. Since babies have soft, fragile skin, stretchy and soft materials are best. Stretch jersey, velvet, or lace are best suited to infant headbands. This material should form the band itself. More options are available for embellishments, as these will not be as close-fitting to the child's head.
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One-sentence summary -- Measure the head. Decide the dimensions. Choose your materials.

For maximum use, place the posts where the cat is going to get "value" from using it as a territory marker. Good places for a scratching posts include near entrances or exits, near a window, or in front of an object she already favors as a scratching post. Do NOT place the post in an inconspicuous, out of the way place. Your cat will ignore it. Make sure that the post is positioned in a way that your cat likes to scratch. For example, if your cat prefers to scratch vertical surfaces, like the side of the sofa, make sure that the post is in a vertical position. Cats often like to scratch after waking up, so place a scratching post near your cat's favorite napping spot as well. If your cat likes to scratch furniture, consider wrapping the part she likes to scratch in tin foil or double sided sticky tape. Cats hate the feel of tin foil and sticky surfaces so it should discourage your cat from scratching. You can also cover the sofa with rugs, but this can be an imperfect solution because your cat may just start scratching the rugs. If you catch your cat in the act of scratching something she should not be scratching, clap your hands loudly to interrupt the behavior. Do not yell at your cat or punish her physically. Just pick up your cat and take her to the scratching post. Doing this will give her the idea that you want her to scratch there. You can make scratching posts more attractive to your cat using her own scent or some catnip. Try showing your cat how to use a post by rubbing her paws on it or rub some catnip into the scratching post to draw her attention to it. Encourage your cat to use the post by making gentle scratching motions with her paws on the post. Doing so will help to add her scent to the post make her more likely to use it. Make sure that you praise your cat while you do this. Try spritzing the scratching post with Feliway. Feliway is a synthetic feline pheromone that makes cats feel safe and secure. It also amplifies her scent signals, which she will appreciate.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the posts somewhere that your cat can access them with ease. Make your cat's favorite piece of furniture unappealing. Clap your hands to discourage your cat from scratching. Make scratching posts more attractive to your cat.

After your skin has been softened up for 3-5 days, you can begin removing the callus or corn. Soak the skin you're removing for 5-10 minutes in warm water before rubbing your skin dry with a clean towel or cloth. If the callus or corn is still really hard, you may have an easier time doing this while the skin is wet or moist. If rubbing the skin hurts when it's dry, try doing it while you're in the shower. Do not attempt to remove a callus or corn if you haven't softened the skin up for at least a few days. If you do, you may break your skin or cut yourself. A pumice stone is basically a chunk of volcanic rock that can remove dead skin without harming the healthy skin around it. You can use an emery board or soft nail file instead if you prefer. Hold the stone, board, or file flat against the corn or callus. Use gentle, straight strokes in a single direction to slowly wear away the dead skin. With a steady hand and constant, minimal pressure, rub off the top layer of the calluses to bring about healthy skin from underneath. Do this for 30-45 seconds to remove a little skin. Always remember that the callus is your body's response to increased pressure and friction. Rubbing too hard may result in more callus formation. Once you've removed a layer of dead skin, protect the fresh skin that you've exposed. Squirt out a pea-sized dollop of moisturizing cream or lotion into your hand. Then, rub it into the callus or corn using soft, circular motions. This will keep the new skin from hardening or getting damaged while you're still working on removing the rest of the dead skin. Be patient and work on removing the callus or corn for 30-45 seconds a day. With every use of the pumice stone or emery board, you're removing a fraction of the dead skin. Over time, you will completely remove it and your skin will naturally heal on its own. You can tell when you're done by feeling the skin. If the skin is uniform, soft, and it matches the rest of your skin, you're done! Since the skin is hardened, you may not feel anything when you touch your callus or corn. While you may be able to cut or shave the skin off, this is a terrible idea. It can cause an infection or laceration injury. In addition, you can easily cut too deeply or at the wrong angle. You may require medical attention if you do this.
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Use a pumice stone or emery board when your skin is clean and dry. Rub the callused skin gently to remove a layer of calloused skin. Moisturize your skin to repair it after removing the dead skin. Repeat this process every day until your callus is gone. Avoid cutting or shaving off the dead skin.