Don't give children under age 6 laxatives without a doctor's recommendation. If you're pregnant, ask your doctor before using laxatives. Bulk-forming laxatives and stool softeners are generally safe to use during pregnancy, but stimulant laxatives may be harmful. If you've recently given birth, consult your doctor before using laxatives.
Delica Beads made by Miyuki in Japan are the original precision made cylinder bead. 1.6mm size with a roomy hole and over 1000 colours avialable make a glass bead akin to a pixel. Delicas can be used to represent almost anything. Delica beads mesh beautifully and behave like fabric when woven together.
The tradition of keeping daruma dolls as good luck tokens originated in Gunma Prefecture, though the creation and sale of these bearded ornaments has since spread to many regions throughout Japan. Although every region decorates their daruma in a slightly different fashion, the symbolism remains basically the same.