Article: For this style of kitchen island, you will need a desk or table which has two flat sides which act as the "legs", similar to Ikea's Malm desk. You can purchase a table like this from furniture stores or you can make one from two rectangles of sturdy wood, or thick plywood. They should be at least 2" thick. The first rectangle will serve as the countertop and should be cut to the desired size. The second rectangle will be cut in half and used to form the legs of the table, shortened if they make the counter higher than desired. Join these together by cutting a 45 angle at the edge of both sides of the top and at one end of each of the two legs. You will then need to press these angles together, lining the inside of the joint with wood glue and screwing from the top of the legs into the center of the countertop at least four points. Once completed, you can paint or laminate the main section of the island as desired. Next, you will attach cabinets or organizers to the underside of the table in order to create interesting and usable space in your design. These will be chosen partially by the space (as the width of the island will determine the depth of any cabinets) and partially by your organizational needs. You will need to be sure that they equal the length and width of the underside of the island. They also should be no taller than the underside. Use a pair of upper cabinets with organizational shelves sandwiched between them to maximize usability with your island. It will be best if the cabinets are double-sided so that some items can be accessed regardless of where you are in your kitchen. Attach these by screwing from the inside of the cabinets or shelves into whatever part of the main island they are touching, as well as each other if there is any wood thick enough. Be sure to use only screws which go no further than halfway through the wood panel, as any further may split, warp, or puncture the outer surface. You can paint the under-counter storage if you want, either the same color as the main island or a contrasting color. You can also add different countertops if you wish, by tiling the wood, adding butcher's block or a granite slab.
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Find or make the right type of desk or table. Find cabinets and organizers. Attach the cabinets to the desk. Add details and finishing touches.
Article: If a wet diaper is worn for a long time, or if urine and/or stool irritate the infant's skin, diaper rash can result. An infant's bottom or genitals may become red and sore, causing discomfort and irritability. However, the condition can be easily treated at home. Usually, diaper rash will be avoided or disappear within twenty-four hours if: Diapers are changed frequently The infant's skin is washed carefully A non-prescription diaper ointment is applied at diaper changes This condition, called jaundice, is common in infants and is not usually associated with a disease or problem. It may cause yellowing of the skin, or orange or greenish in some cases. It may show up 24 hours after birth and peak at about 72 hours. It appears because an infant builds up a substance called bilirubin, and can have a number of causes ranging from not getting enough breast milk to the newborn having an immature liver. Usually, jaundice will clear on its own within a few days, but frequent feeding (every 2-3 hours) and a phototherapy treatment are also be recommended: Phototherapy treatments expose the infant to light, which helps to eliminate bilirubin. Your physician will explain what phototherapy to use, if one is deemed necessary. Light tan spots (sometimes called cafe-au-lait spots) may appear at birth or develop in a child's first few years. If many of these spots (or especially large ones) are present, your doctor will monitor your child, since they may be a sign of a condition called neurofibromatosis. There may be moles present on your newborn, called congenital nevi. These can vary in size: they may be as small as a pea, or large enough to cover an entire limb. Your doctor will inspect and monitor nevi, since large ones have a greater risk of becoming skin cancer. Port wine stains (large purple-red patches) are often harmless, but could be a symptom of an underlying issue such as Sturge-Weber syndrome or Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. Fat necrosis is a movable lump underneath the surface that appears on some infants. Though fat necrosis is often benign and will go away on its own within a few weeks, your doctor will want to examine the lump to make sure that it is not related to another condition (such as renal disease or hypercalcemia). If your newborn's skin is bluish all over (cyanosis), let your physician know right away. This could indicate that your newborn's blood is not circulating properly, or be a sign of a heart problem. If you feel that your baby is acting unusually, or if he or she develops unexplained skin conditions, talk to your physician, especially if you notice: Pain, swelling, or warmth in an area of your baby's skin Red streaks extending from an area on his or her skin Pus Swollen lymph nodes Fever (38C / 100.4F or higher) Your baby is unusually fussy
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Care for diaper rash. Let your doctor know if your newborn's skin is yellowish. Look for any light brown spots. Monitor any moles. Have your physician examine any large purplish blotches. Have your physician examine any lumps that appear on your infant's skin. Keep an eye on your newborn's skin color. Contact your physician if you have any concerns.