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• Send a little boy his last Christmas Card

  Here's your opportunity to kick off the holiday season by doing something nice. Even the most time-strapped parents of toddlers can take the time to send a Christmas card to a little boy for what may be his last Christmas. Five-year-old Noah Biorkman has been battling neuroblastoma cancer for two-and-a-half years. ...

• Study Claims That Children Equal Happiness

  According to a recent study by the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the more children a couple have, the happier they are.  The catch?  This only holds true for married couples.  The same children and happiness correlation didn't apply to single, co-habiting or separated parents. The study took into ...

• The First Official Lab Created Sperm

  Before there was an embryo, there were an egg and a sperm, collectively called gametes. And before the gametes, there were germ cells. The pathway from germ cells to gametes to embryo is long and complicated and occurs only in the human reproductive organs. Or at least it used ...

• Wearing Contact Lenses May be Good for Children?

  A surprising study which was recently published is offering great news to parents. A new type of contact lens is said to be creating solutions for some eye problems that plague children. The contact lenses made especially for short-sighted persons work to correct or improve the condition while they sleep. How ...

• What’s Going On in November

  Road traffic safety and prematurity are just a few of the many interesting health-related events going on in November. However, I've prepared a short list focusing on family health. GLOBAL EVENTS AND OBSERVANCES November 14 is World Diabetes Day November 16 is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims November 19 to 20 ...

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• Language learning for babies starts in the womb - Examiner.com

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:04 pm

  Telegraph.co.ukLanguage learning for babies starts in the wombExaminer.comThe study has found that babies start to develop language elements in the womb, long before they first start to coo and babble. Babies are found to cry in their mother tongueLos Angeles TimesNewborn Babies May Cry in their Mother TonguesU.S. News & World ReportBabies cry in their 'mother tongue': StudyHindu Business LineBBC News -Investor's Business Daily -Softpediaall 184 news articles »

• Doctors in Mexico tell mothers newborn babies are dead: Babies being sold in ... - Examiner.com

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pm

  Examiner.comDoctors in Mexico tell mothers newborn babies are dead: Babies being sold in Examiner.comAlso detained is a couple and a single woman who bought two babies and registered them as their own children. The buyers said they had been deceived and had Doctors, five others held in Mexican stolen babies caseCNN InternationalMother's search for baby exposes clinic kidnap ringguardian.co.ukDoctors' Baby-Selling Outrage: Three Docs Charged With Peddling Newborns in CBS NewsThe Associated Press -MSN NZ News -Blatant Newsall 98 news articles »

• The right place to deliver: home or hospital? - Los Angeles Times

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pm

  The right place to deliver: home or hospital?Los Angeles TimesFetal monitors tracked the babies' heart rates, and an EKG machine measured mine. When it came to discomfort, I opted out and embraced every pain-relieving and more »

• Transitioning Your Baby to Table Foods - 13wmaz

  6 Nov 2009 | 4:08 pm

  Transitioning Your Baby to Table Foods13wmazMaking the switch from baby food to table food is a hot topic on momslikeme.com. Many Middle Georgia moms are asking how to get their little ones started and more »

• Don't Be A Cry-Baby - NPR

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:16 pm

  ABC NewsDon't Be A Cry-BabyNPRI don't have a baby, nor am I a baby person -- a cat person, yes... baby person, not so much. (Although, let me know if you come across a baby iphone App Translates Baby CriesFOXNewsiPhone App Translates Baby's CryingABC NewsWhy is baby crying? This app translatesCNET NewsWireless Watch Japan -Tom's Guide -Discover Magazineall 39 news articles »

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• Post-Halloween Dental Care For Toddlers

  2 Nov 2009 | 5:52 am

  Mark and Allegra / FlickrTrick-or-Treating and Halloween parties are over and now you've probably got an industrial-sized supply of candy. With all that candy around, it's difficult to explain to a toddler why she can only have one or two pieces a day. All your effort will be well worth it, however, when her teeth are healthy and she still has room for nutritious food. Dentistry Guide Shawn Watson has some ways to set limits on your child's candy consumption so you can manage all that sugary goodness to your toddler's delight and still keep her teeth free of decay. For instance, you might be…

• How to Carve a Pumpkin

  27 Oct 2009 | 10:54 am

  Carved Pumpkinsalicia rae / FlickrJust walking around the neighborhood lately has revealed a sad lack of Jack-o'-Lanterns. This struck me as a bit odd since it's so close to Halloween, but then I had to consider that I haven't carved any pumpkins myself in recent years. I found a book from ages ago that came with patterns and pumpkin-carving tools -- dusty and unopened -- in my closet just last week. Oops. It's just another activity I didn't get around to in the hustle and bustle that has become Halloween these days. This year, though, I'm going to do it. There's a church within walking…

• Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

  26 Oct 2009 | 12:00 pm

  My Halloween costume this year came about rather accidentally. I went camping last weekend and had these flying goggles that I brought to avoid smoke in my eyes. I figured I would be doing a fair amount of cooking over the campfire. The other mom I was camping with (who did way more cooking than me and ended up with the goggles on her head instead) laughed and said I looked like the Red Baron and thus, my costume was born. How easy is that? Goggles, red scarf, leather jacket, khakis, boots. So easy you could even turn your toddler into the Red Baron if you were pressed for time.I think there…

• Daylight Saving Time is Not Over Yet

  25 Oct 2009 | 7:04 am

  Some users of Windows who haven't installed the DST patch and others with clocks programmed to end Daylight Saving Time on the last Sunday of October got a little surprise this morning. But it's not quite time to disrupt your child's sleep schedule just yet. Next Sunday (Nov. 1) is when Standard Time begins and you'll need to move your clocks back an hour. That means now is a good time to start transitioning your child into a new bedtime. A toddler with a bedtime of 7:30 p.m. is going to feel like he's hitting the hay at 8:30 p.m. after the change takes place. If you start tonight, you can…

• Disney Offering Refunds on Baby Einstein DVDs

  24 Oct 2009 | 7:48 am

  If you're a parent who purchased a Baby Einstein DVD anytime from mid-2004 to last month, then you could get a refund from Disney. This move comes after a class-action lawsuit was threatened against Disney for making unproven claims about the educational merit of the DVDs. I'm totally fine with Disney offering these refunds and I think that every parent who wants to should participate without even a glimmer of guilt. And though some groups feel that government entities should be involved in recalling the DVDs or there's cause for a class-action lawsuit, I think that's taking it a bit far. I…

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• Holiday Safety Tips - Keep Your Baby Safe This Festive Season

  The holidays are a wondrous time for a baby. The twinkling lights, warm fires, incredible smells wafting from the kitchen, pretty gifts topped with elaborate bows: What baby could resist? But before you enthusiastically dive into the holiday season with plans to start new family traditions and cater to visiting relatives, take some steps to prepare for a safe holiday season...

• Holiday Crafts - Gifts Kids Can Make Themselves

  The holidays will soon be here! Although our hearts are usually bigger than our wallets, it's important to manage our money during the holidays. Children want to participate in the exchanging of the gifts too, but that can be a costly option. Or is it? Below you'll find five great crafts ideas using common materials you have at home...

• Bring Meaning to Your Hanukkah Celebration - Presents vs. Mitzvot (Good Deeds)

  Some time around Thanksgiving weekend (though it seems to get earlier each year) it begins: Store windows are decked out, the media spouts messages of good will and cheer, and it seems as though every speaker in town is blaring holiday songs. It's Christmastime, and while for many that means one of the biggest religious celebrations of the year, non-Christians often find themselves lost in a season where they don't quite know where they fit in...

• A St. Patrick's Day Feast - Discover Corned Beef and Kraut

  St. Patrick's Day is the Irish holiday honoring the missionary Saint Patrick, who is credited with converting the Irish to Christianity around 400 AD. Though this is a very important thing, it is not what most people think of when someone mentions St...

• Halloween with Toddlers - Tips for Celebrating the Holiday with Toddlers

  Halloween can be a fun-filled time of year for children of all ages. However, when the ghouls and goblins abound this October 31, how will you explain Halloween to your toddler? After all, they will see pumpkins and candy mixed with frightful masks and people shouting "Boo!" Parents can be sure the Halloween festivities are lighthearted and full of good memories if they keep them simple and safe...

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  Baby News

• Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier – Adapting to Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller

  Baby News

  23 Oct 2009 | 12:31 pm

  Instructions for installing Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier into Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller using adapter strap Adapter strap S832000 included in Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier box Step 1 Install adapter strap around left and right side tube of stroller. Slide webbing through opening in metal clip and pull tight. Step 2 Install infant carrier into stroller. Slide adapter strap under [...]

• Sunshine Kids Radian SL Takes Center Stage at ABC Show

  Baby News

  16 Sep 2009 | 10:30 am

  RADIAN SL™ TAKES CENTER STAGE AT ABC SHOW Sunshine Kids Unveils New Convertible Car Seat with Un-Paralleled Safety SUMNER, WA – September 11, 2009 – Sunshine Kids, manufacturer and marketer of travel solutions for the children of today’s families, is proud to introduce at ABC Kids Expo 2009, its newest launch – the Radian SL™. Radian SL [...]

• Baby Jogger Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

  Baby News

  2 Sep 2009 | 2:22 pm

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers Units: About 41,000 Distributor: Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va. Hazard: The stroller’s restraint buckle [...]

• Family Shares Extraordinary Story and Lesson in Car Seat Safety

  Baby News

  19 Aug 2009 | 12:51 pm

  This was sent to us by Sandie of Britax: Sometimes something happens that reminds us of how our work helps other people in ways we forget in our day to day responsibilities.  It’s a powerful story about  the extraordinary courage of the Partenfeld family surrounding  a horrific accident that occurred this past Memorial Day.  The video serves [...]

• Jump n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard

  Baby News

  13 Aug 2009 | 11:36 am

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Jump ‘n Jive™ Doorway Jumpers Units: About 2,400 Manufacturer: Graco Children’s Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. Hazard: The recalled doorway [...]

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  Baby Development Blog

• Boost Infant Development In 5 Easy Steps

  4 Nov 2009 | 11:05 am

  We can go into a lot of detail about how to best encourage and stimulate infant development. But, I've found a simple 4 part rule that works well without fail.

• Stages of Infant Development: Are you correctly using it? Take this quiz!

  3 Nov 2009 | 11:34 am

  How to correctly use the stages of infant development for tracking an infants growth and progress still escapes most parents. I frequently see parents make the mistake of overlooking the basics...

• Corrected age: One of the areas where even the pro's get it wrong

  3 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am

  How does corrected age work and how do I use it to track my baby's development? OK, let's start at the very beginning. Premature babies have 2 ages...

• Tummy time struggle

  3 Nov 2009 | 6:25 am

  My first observation of a baby on his tummy doing tummy time was disconcerting. After understanding the value of this exercise I became more

• Treat a baby cold

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:08 am

  I find that the best way to treat a baby cold is: 1. I use a humidifier 2. You can use a cloth sprinkled with eucalyptus oil and using it on his

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  Google News: Infants

• The Best-Dwessed List - New York Times

  7 Nov 2009 | 12:04 am

  The Best-Dwessed ListNew York TimesIt is shocking, however, to know that the children in question are an infant and a toddler, and as adorable as their round rumps are, I remain amazed by the

• Jail for mum whose lover killed her infant daughter - Belfast Telegraph

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:40 pm

  Jail for mum whose lover killed her infant daughterBelfast TelegraphA woman who let her seven-week-old daughter die at the hands of her partner has been jailed for five years. Kelly Inman (22) admitted she allowed the death and more »

• Family Upset After Kaiser Discards Infant Remains - CBS 13

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pm

  Family Upset After Kaiser Discards Infant RemainsCBS 13Read more in our Privacy Policy A baby died two after it was born, but in a tragic twist, they found they couldn't bury the infant's body. and more »

• Air Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of Bronchiolitis - Science Daily (press release)

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:55 pm

  SINDH TODAYAir Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of BronchiolitisScience Daily (press release)7, 2009) — Infants who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at increased risk for bronchiolitis, according to a new study. Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest LungsAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 33 news articles »

• Dutch Ban Prevnar After Infant Death - Newsinferno.com

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm

  Dutch Ban Prevnar After Infant DeathNewsinferno.comThe death of an Indian infant during a trial for Prevnar-13 prompted officials in that country to shut down the study. The child died within a week of Dutch pull Pfizer infant vaccine after deathsFiercePharmaall 36 news articles »

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• Air Pollution Increases Infants' Risk Of Bronchiolitis

  7 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Infants who are exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at increased risk for bronchiolitis, according to a new study.

• Babies' Language Learning Starts From The Womb

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  From their very first days, newborns' cries already bear the mark of the language their parents speak, reveals a new study. The findings suggest that infants begin picking up elements of what will be their first language in the womb, and certainly long before their first babble or coo.

• Early Results Of Nitric Oxide Therapy For Preemies Not Sustained, Study Finds

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm

  Inhaled nitric oxide, a therapy used in the treatment of premature newborns with respiratory failure that had shown promising results in short-term studies, does not significantly improve long-term outcomes, according to a national study.

• Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Asthma, Study Suggests

  4 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  A new study may have shed light on the rise in childhood asthma in developed countries like Australia in recent decades. Researchers have identified a link between folic acid supplements taken in late pregnancy and allergic asthma in children aged between 3 and 5 years, suggesting that the timing of supplementation in pregnancy is important.

• Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to new research.

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  SFGate: The Poop

• Super-Crafty Costume Contest winners are here!

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am

  I've been trying to think of a way to...

• Broke Guy Day Care: Home Depot Kids Workshops

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am

  We have a membership to the Oakland...

• Head for the hills

  4 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm

  I'm sure most folks love the weekend....

• In defense of ... the Bay Bridge

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:22 am

  Next to maybe Candlestick Park, I can't...

• The Velcro effect: Are we raising a generation that can't tie shoes?

  3 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am

  I love Velcro. I love the sound of it,...

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  Babies & Kids Blog

• Balloon Boy is a Fake: A Story of Bad Parenting

  molly

  19 Oct 2009 | 11:26 am

  On Thursday, the entire country turned their attention to the harrowing story of a 6-year-old boy who had crawled into a huge experimental helium balloon and floated miles and miles away in the air. When the balloon finally landed, the situation became even scarier because the little boy wasn’t inside. “The situation grabbed the nation’s attention early Thursday afternoon, after authorities reported that the experimental helium balloon was set adrift with the 6-year-old (named Falcon) apparently riding in it. Heene said the family was in the early stages of working on the…

• Babies Born Today May Live to 100!

  molly

  5 Oct 2009 | 10:15 am

  Here is some encouraging and exciting news! Babies born today will quite possibly live to be 100 on average. Today, more and more people are celebrating their 100th birthdays, but it’s still fairly uncommon. “Most babies born in the United States and Western Europe today are expected to live to 100 if we continue on the same trend of increased life expectancy, according to a study published in the journal Lancet. “Very long lives are not the distant privilege of remote future generations—very long lives are the probable destiny of most people alive now,” wrote the…

• New Study Links Religion and Teenage Pregnancy

  molly

  21 Sep 2009 | 11:30 am

  A controversial new study from Drexel University College of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh connects teen pregnancy and religion. U.S. states whose residents have more conservative religious beliefs on average tend to have higher rates of teenagers giving birth, a new study suggests. The relationship could be due to the fact that communities with such religious beliefs (a literal interpretation of the Bible, for instance) may frown upon contraception, researchers say. If that same culture isn’t successfully discouraging teen sex, the pregnancy and birth rates rise. Researcher…

• Hospital Sends Wrong Baby Home

  molly

  14 Sep 2009 | 11:26 am

  A hospital in North Dakota sent the wrong baby home with a new mother. When I read this, I was stunned. When I had my daughter, they immediately placed a bracelet with an electronic tracking device on her, and then placed a similar bracelet on me. Whenever they brought her into the room after taking her away for tests, they checked our bracelets to make sure we belonged together. I can’t imagine missing the important bonding time with my newborn because of a mix-up like this. “Officials at Williston’s Mercy Medical Center are investigating how the wrong baby was given to a…

• The Breastfeeding Doll: Yay or Nay?

  molly

  17 Aug 2009 | 10:55 am

  The buzz online lately is all about the new breastfeeding doll. Named “Baby Glutton” (or, as its Spanish maker calls it, “Bebe Gloton”), the toy makes sucking sounds as it “nurses” from its young adopted mother. She (or he!) wears a halter top adorned with two “daises” that substitute for nipples. Electronic sensors in the doll and halter tell the crying doll when it’s full or needs more. Opinions on this doll, which is currently only available in Spain, vary wildly. While many think the doll is a great way to promote breastfeeding with…

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  Baby Chic 101

• Suri in Long Island

  babychic101

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:51 pm

  Suri Cruise was spotted with her mom Katie Holmes in Long Island, NY earlier today. She wears Mill and Mia's tulip cord dress.

• Magic Beans: 31 Days of Giveaways

  babychic101

  4 Nov 2009 | 6:07 pm

  Magic Beans has brought back their 31 Days of Giveaways for the holiday season. The store will be giving away a new item every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for the next 31 days, beginning and ending at noon each day. See their website for details.

• Bjorn Organic now available

  babychic101

  3 Nov 2009 | 4:42 pm

  Giggle now has in the Baby Bjorn Organic Carrier and Bouncer. As you may recall, we first told you about Baby Bjorn's organic line back in September.

• Aprica Returns

  babychic101

  1 Nov 2009 | 4:59 pm

  I found this on Let's Go Strolling's blog. They are an awesome store, by the way. Anyhow, Aprica is returning to the USA. They were recently purchased by Graco and a new line of products and colors made specifically for the USA will launch soon.The first new item is 14 lbs stroller with a seat that is 4 inches higher than your average lightweight stroller. As of yet, none of these items have names. This stroller will be out in January in NY and CA and the rest of the USA in July.There is also a 12 lbs stroller that also has a 4 inches higher seat. It will be out everywhere in July.And they…

• Happy Halloween!

  babychic101

  31 Oct 2009 | 1:47 pm

  Happy Halloween to all our readers!

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• Ministar Fur Bootz - Beige

  Aunt T

  2 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pm

  These new Ministar boots come in both a rich chocolate brown and beige.  They are also approved by the American Medical Podiatric Association for babies’ feet. Designed to keep your baby’s feet warm and cozy, these boots will also make her footwear the most attractive in the playgroup! Available in sizes from 0-24 months. No related posts.

• Safe Toys for the Holidays

  Aunt T

  13 Nov 2008 | 11:11 am

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission just released a report with guidelines for choosing the safest toys this holiday season. Here are the top 5 toy hazards: -Scooters and riding toys, especially due to lack of helmets or safety gear. -Small toys and toy parts that can be swallowed by kids under 3. -Balloons: not good for sea life, not good for babies. -Magnets aren’t good for kids under six, because they can be deadly if swallowed. -Battery chargers and adapters require adult supervision to avoid burns. Check out the full report at CPSC before beginning your holiday shopping to…

• Jennifer Aniston Baby Watch Takes a New Turn

  Aunt T

  12 Nov 2008 | 10:01 am

  I guess Jennifer Aniston won’t be buying herself a Peg Perego double stroller anytime soon after all.  Recent photos of a svelte looking Aniston seem to dispel the rumors that she is pregnant with twins, so it looks she won’t be joining the celebrity mom crew right away. But while she isn’t currently shopping for baby bling or taking prenatal yoga, Aniston is definitely planning on having kids in the future, so hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before we can officially extend a Baby Blog Blog congrats to Jen. Related posts:Jennifer Anniston Pregnant with Twins…

• Running Moms

  Aunt T

  11 Nov 2008 | 10:36 am

  I just found some great sites for moms who are looking for a little adult company when they take the jogger stroller out for a spin. Check out these links: See Mommy Run BabyFit Mommy Teams Moms in Motion Marathon Mommies Fitness for Mommies Workout Mommy Go Workout Mom Related posts:Babies Keep Moms Buzzed There’s some new research that indicates that mothers’ get...Stroller Month Reconsidered: Jogger Strollers I had the best intentions when I came up...Power Rangers : Morphin’ Since the 90s For decades, kids have loved the Power Rangers. I... Related posts brought to you…

• More Barbie Versus Bratz Drama

  Aunt T

  11 Nov 2008 | 10:01 am

  Not content simply to put their competitor out of business, Mattel is now seeking to impound and destroy all Bratz products.  Apparently, Barbie does NOT believe that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  This latest salvo in the war between the Barbie and Bratz camps seems like the official nail in the coffin for the Bratz, who still owe Barbie $100 million. I am curious to see if, in some strange twist of fate, Bratz dolls become high-priced collectibles on eBay or the toy black market as a result of the soon-to-be excuted ban.  I am half tempted to buy one as a potential…

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  BabysInStyle

• 15% Off Caden Lane Bedding!

  21 Oct 2009 | 10:10 am

  15% OFF Caden Lane Bedding SetsTHIS WEEK ONLY!October 17th - October 25thAll items ship FREE within the US.Sale Prices Will Be As Marked.Click Here To Start Shopping Now!

• 15% OFF Caden Lane ONE WEEK ONLY!

  15 Oct 2009 | 1:32 pm

  15% OFF Caden Lane Crib Bedding SetsONE WEEK ONLY!Shop BabysInStyle.com Saturday, October 17th through Sunday, October 25th and save 15% OFF your Caden Lane Crib Bedding!All items ship FREE within the US. Sale Prices Will Be As Marked.Click Here To Start Shopping Now!

• Modern Crib Bedding by Inspired

  11 Jul 2009 | 3:21 pm

  Get Inspired! Modern 4 Piece Crib Bedding Sets by Inspired Crib Bedding.Choose from the following great designs:Geo AquaGeo SageGeo PinkGeox Aqua and GreenGeox Orange and GreenGeox Pink and Green

• New Crib Bedding By Alli Taylor!

  19 Jun 2009 | 10:51 am

  SEVEN Great New Crib Bedding Sets By Alli Taylor! Click Here To Shop The Collections: http://www.babysinstyle.com/catalog.php?category=145 Mod Squad BlueMod Squad PinkCircle Time Blue Circle Time PinkFroggyMonkeyin' AroundSophia

• 50% Off Select Caden Lane Bedding

  18 May 2009 | 1:25 pm

  THIS WEEK ONLY! Shop now through May 14th and take 50% off Caden Lane SEAN and MORGAN Bedding!Prices As Marked. While Supplies Last.

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• Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Fall means colder weather and all those fun breezier weather accessories apart from Halloween costumes. Scarves and mittens & hats, oh my! Hats are fun. But this oversized flower and crochet cap... There could be a GIVE-AWAY going on! Read on to find out...

• They danced by the light of the moon

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:39 pm

  Browsing through the Polli catalog, stunning is the word that continuously comes to mind. Stunning and then huh may follow if you aren't familiar with the nursery rhyme of The Owl and the Pussy-cat... There could be a GIVE-AWAY going on! Read on to find out...

• Crazy Legs. Varicose Veins. Who Needs 'Em?

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm

  If your suffering from (or are worried about) varicose veins, swollen feet, tired aching legs and a feeling of heaviness in the legs during pregnancy, you may be surprised to hear that some pantyhose... There could be a GIVE-AWAY going on! Read on to find out...

• N Is For Nate. Or Nick. Or Nathan.

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  It is really true that the kid makes the name, the name does not make the kid. And a great way to celebrate your babies trendy, classic or one-of-a-kind name is with a custom name print!  For a... There could be a GIVE-AWAY going on! Read on to find out...

• Elf On The Shelf - A Christmas Tradition

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:06 am

  Especially this time of year, creating and establishing family traditions is almost like a quest. We obsessively force everyone in the family to go to the pumpkin patch then trick or treating, cram... There could be a GIVE-AWAY going on! Read on to find out...

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• Happy Customers!

  mamadeeboutique

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:25 pm

  I got pictures back from a couple of my customers of their adorable babies in their costumes. They look so cute!   Kelly from Texas-baby Lilli in the giraffe costume-”She is just too darn cute! You did a WONDERFUL job!! I can’t even thank you enough!” & “ EVERYONE ***LOVED*** her costume!!”   Amy from NY-baby Jonah in the dragon costume-”The costume was amazing and we had so much fun.” & ” Everyone asked us where we got it because it was so cute and wasn’t like all of the other ones in the store!”

• All I Want For Christmas is an IPhone!

  204studios

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm

  Sometimes props have to be improvised to get the cooperation from toddlers.  With a little help from Bob the Builder on an IPhone, this shot was possible!

• Baby Boy Bloopers

  Rachel Kemble

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am

  How can one not proof the below image?!? I should of kept shooting instead of worrying about the father holding him! Little brother if this adorable cutie!

• Atheist At Birth?

  Reeves

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:10 am

  Empiricism teaches us that we can know things by seeing and observing by our senses. British philoso

• Kaeden first bike for his 2nd Birthday

  marie

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:51 pm

  Kaeden loves his Diego bike, a character from Dora the explorer. Dora is Kaeden favorite tv show. This is Kaeden early birthday present from his Aunt and Uncle in San Diego. Although Kaeden’s feet haven’t reach the pedals yet; still he is determine to ride his bike. Below are pix of Kaeden cruising and joyriding thru his grandpa green manicured lawn .

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  The Essential Infant Blog

• Nov 6, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom as a Great Learning Tool.

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am

  What do you really like (or dislike) about this book? I love this book, and so do my children. Not only is it helpful with learning the alphabet,

• Nov 3, Avoid a Baby Cold: Tips to Keep Your Infant Happy

  3 Nov 2009 | 11:56 am

  Don't let a baby cold turn your beautiful infant into a nightmare of crusty yellow nasties. The old saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, is a wonderful adage when it comes to your baby's health.

• Nov 3, 2009 Halloween Baby Contest Winner

  2 Nov 2009 | 5:40 pm

• Nov 2, How long does it usually take for infants to get the "hang" of eating food?

  2 Nov 2009 | 12:46 pm

  My 7 month old just started on solids yesterday, and she automatically pushes everything back out of her mouth! It is a very messy ordeal! I was just

• Nov 2, Savings Alert: New Baby Coupons for You!

  2 Nov 2009 | 8:55 am

  With all the expenses a new baby brings to the table, is it any wonder that we ALL seem to be clambering for baby coupons these days? Here's a directory of the best online baby stores, with their current coupons, free shipping codes, and sales announcements.

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  Families: Baby Blog

• Getting Those Baby Laughs

  7 Nov 2009 | 12:21 am

  Last night I was at a meeting. There was a baby boy there, and he was smiling like anything at the person next to him. I love baby smiles, laughs and giggles, but he sure wasn't smiling at me! Since I'm a sucker for baby laughs, I've become a bit of a ham in seeking them. • Play peek-a-boo.

• When It Gets Too Much

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:12 pm

  Having a new baby is intense. Especially when it's your first child, there's a need there that you've never experienced before. You're needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no end in sight. In the beginning, when you're recovering from birth, you are very tired.

• Ouch! Alternative Ways to Deal With Teething

  4 Nov 2009 | 2:08 pm

  Oh, we had a dreadful teether in our house. I remember the Christmas that my daughter was one and a half. She was getting eight teeth at the same time.

• Post-Baby Fitness On the Playground!

  3 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pm

  Today, my daughter and I went to the playground. As I bounced on one of the pieces of equipment with her, I realized that I was getting a decent core workout, as long as I structured it right. Exercise was critical to me when my daughter was a baby.

• Make Your Own Baby Food: What Supplies Do You Need?

  2 Nov 2009 | 9:36 pm

  Do you make your own baby food? Would you like to? Making baby food can be easier than you think. No, it doesn't require hours chopping vegetables, slaving over a steaming hot stove, and then working tediously with a food processor.

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  Babyrazzi

• Sarah Jessica Parker: I Love the Smell of Dirty Diapers!

  babyrazzi

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am

  Well, this isn’t something that you hear every day! Sarah Jessica Parker is totally delighting in motherhood as evidenced by her following admission! “I love the smell of diapers,” she told the December issue of Elle magazine. Sarah Jessica has been on double diaper duty after the arrival of her twin daughters Loretta and Tabitha — who were delivered by a surrogate earlier this year — and she doesn’t mind at all. “I even like when they’re wet and you smell them all warm liked a baked good,” Sarah Jessica, 44, said, adding that she even says…

• Suri & Her Squirrel!

  babyrazzi

  6 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am

  Katie and Suri, 3, were snapped on the North Fork of Long Island on Friday during the production of Katie’s new movie. Suri was snapped clutching a stuffed squirrel friend and was clearly excited for her play date with another little girl. OMG! Are the girls wearing matching heels? Cute! Splash News Online Posted in Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

• Great Links!

  babyrazzi

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:54 am

  Angelina Jolie and Shiloh enjoy a shopping spree at the Gap! Halle Berry and family at LAX. Posted in Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, other celebrity moms

• Doctor To Tom and Katie: “Wean Suri Off The Bottle!”

  babyrazzi

  5 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pm

  (In the above pic Suri was snapped (sans bottle!) modeling a Halloween costume in Boston on October 26th) On Wednesday Katie Holmes, 30, was photographed bottle-feeding daughter Suri on the New York set of her new movie, The Romantics. According to the experts, Suri, 3, should not still be hitting the bottle. (Suri will celebrate her fourth birthday on April 18th.) “She should have been weaned off the bottle by the time she was nine months old,” Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician and co-author of Food Fights, told Us magazine. “By the time kids are nine months old, they have…

• Luke Perry With His Son & Daughter

  babyrazzi

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:55 am

  Luke Perry, 43, was snapped taking  his son, Jack, 12, and daughter , Sophie, 9, to lunch at a deli in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Jack and Sophie’s mother, Rachel Minnie Sharp, is also pictured. Rachel is Luke’s ex-wife. Splash News Online Posted in other celebrity moms

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  Celebrity Baby Blog

• Become a Fan of CBB on Facebook!

  Sarah

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm

  Almost three thousand of you have joined so far — if you’re not already a fan of Celebrity Baby Blog on Facebook, please become one! We update a few times a day with our favorite stories and photos, and post breaking news as it happens. It’s an easy way to stay in the celebrity baby loop, even if you don’t have time to peruse the actual site! Click here to become a fan — and follow us on Twitter too! Posted in Main, Site news

• Rachel Griffiths Hoping Three Kids Enjoy a ‘Free Range’ Childhood

  Missy

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm

  Steve Granitz/WireImage Although she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her role in 1998’s Hilary and Jackie, Rachel Griffiths — currently starring in ABC’s Brothers & Sisters — says that television work suits her just fine. “I have a nice balance,” she notes in the November issue of Cookie magazine. The ability to bring new baby Clementine Grace, 4 months, to work helps. “[Clem is there about] “half the time, depending on how my days are,” she adds. On those days when her family of five — which includes son Banjo Patrick,…

• Monica Celebrates Her Boys’ Birthdays

  Sarah

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  Imanamani Marcano-Sowell/Sunkissed Mommy for use on CBB Happy birthday! R&B songstress Monica poses with her fiancé Rodney Hill and their sons, Rodney ‘Lil Rocko’ Ramone III, 4 ½, and Romelo Montez, 22 months, at a joint birthday party for the boys on November 1st. Although the children’s birthdays are not until January and May, they were celebrated together for an episode of Monica’s reality show, Still Standing, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on BET. Read more about the party at Sunkissed Mommy. Posted in Dads, Kids, Main

• Marcia Cross Cherishes the ‘Amazing Moments’ of Motherhood

  Anya

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Richard Beetham/Splash News Online Welcoming fraternal twin daughters in 2007 after struggling with infertility, Marcia Cross found herself counting her many blessings each night as she lay down to sleep with her husband Tom Mahoney. “I already knew that every day is a gift, a blessing,” she tells the October issue of WebMD magazine, adding that each passing day of her sweet life was considered “a very lucky day” in her book. However, the couple’s continued luck came to a startling halt when Tom was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and life as they once…

• Celebs Join GapKids and Stella McCartney for Launch of New Line

  Shanelle

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm

  WireImage On the evening of November 4th, celeb moms came out in force to support Stella McCartney’s fab new line for GapKids and babyGap (see our review here). Hosted by actress Liv Tyler and 4 ½-year-old son Milo, the party also celebrated the opening of the Stella McCartney for GapKids Pop-Up Store (left) on Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, which is now open to the public until November 28th. Other celeb guests included Amber Valletta with son Auden, Jennifer Meyer Maguire with children Ruby and Otis, Constance Zimmer with daughter Colette and new mom Marley Shelton. Moms and…

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  Binky Blogs

• Holiday Gift Guide: Kushies Zebra Booties Box Set

  blogdig.net

  6 Nov 2009 | 6:14 pm

  From November 6 through November 9, you can buy Kushies Zebra Booties Box Set for a steal - $2.99 (instead of their regular price of $9.99). Simply enter the code “BOOTIES” at checkout to receive this fabulous deal. Kushies Zebra Booties fits babies’ feet up to 3 months old, have a non-skid bottom, and [...] ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the webThe best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• ZEBRA BABY BOOTIES DISCOUNT COUPON CODE

  blogdig.net

  6 Nov 2009 | 2:16 pm

  Get 70 off a Kushies zebra baby booties gift set using the Kushies discount code for 4 days only. The discount code is good from November 6, 2009 through November 9, 2009. All you have to do is enter the coupon code BOOTIES at the time of checkout to get this cute set for $2.99 rather than the regular price of $9.99. That will leave you some cash to spend on zebra baby bedding or some other cool baby stuff in zebra print. ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• Pour Deux Maternity for Two Maternity Candles

  blogdig.net

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm

  Pour Deux Maternity for Two Maternity Candles make a unique baby shower gift for a mom-to-be. Each of the 12 candles (one for each month) describes the personality the baby should have based on the month the baby is due. The company says they created these monthly maternity candles in honor of the one thing [...] ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the webThe best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• Handful Newborn Cuddle

  blogdig.net

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm

  The newborn cuddle form Hand Full is a great baby gift. We love it because it's not only mom made, but organic cotton & hemp coziness. It can be a robe, a towel, a blankie, & is simply adorable! Your choice of colors. Very well priced for an OG baby cuddle. Their dresses are also the adorable & I'm a big fan of the organic training pants/ undies Hand Full makes. Check them out. ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

• FLEUR de LIS ART for the BABY'S NURSERY

  blogdig.net

  6 Nov 2009 | 11:13 am

  Finding Fleur de Lis Art for the baby's nursery in your colors just got a whole lot easier! Custom Nursery Art by Kimberly shows us that it is ---- linkBinkyBlogs:: The best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the webThe best baby / infant and early child raising blog posts from around the web

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  La Dolce Mama

• Witty Wednesday

  21 Oct 2009 | 8:22 am

  Thanks you to the Olive Juice blog!

• Probiotics

  19 Oct 2009 | 8:17 am

  With the scary flu season about to hit and a limited vaccine supply, you may wonder what you can do to help protect your baby. The answer? Breastfeeding! In a recent study, preschoolers who were given probiotics twice daily for 6 months were found to have a lower incidence of fever, coughs, and other cold symptoms during flu season. Breastmilk naturally contains probiotics and so is likely to help your baby in the same way. We're starting to see sneezing and runny noses at my house, so I am off to the store for probiotic yogurt. Extra nursing for my son, too! Happy nursing!

• Witty Wednesday

  14 Oct 2009 | 3:15 pm

  Just in time for fall...

• New Items at La Dolce Mama

  12 Oct 2009 | 3:54 pm

  Just in! New My Brest Friend Slipcovers and Melinda G Nursing Bras! Blog readers take 20% off your order with discount code OCMA20!

• How big will my breasts get while nursing?

  8 Oct 2009 | 2:39 pm

  Every woman is different, so of course, every woman will grow to different sizes. You should wait until the 37th week of pregnancy to get fitted for a nursing bra as you will generally continue to grow until then. Buy one or two underwire-free nursing bras because you will experience additional size changes until about 3 weeks post-partum. At that point, you will have a good idea of what you bra size will be throughout your nursing experience.Happy Nursing!

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  Zazou.eu

• New winter collection: Sprout Kingdom / Nouvelle collection hiver : Sprout Kingdom / Nieuwe wintercollectie: Sprout Kingdom

  NEW HOT COLLECTIONS The Sprout Kingdom autumn and winter collection has arrived: leggings, sweat pants, mini dresses, tunics and fun longsleeves are friendly priced, originally designed and made of 100% organic cotton. And what’s more: little boys have been thought of as well this time! TOUT NOUVEAU TOUT CHAUD La nouvelle collection hiver de Sprout Kingdom pour filles [...]

• New brand on line: Kidz-Art / Nouvelle marque : Kidz-Art / Nieuw online: Kidz-Art

  New at Zazou The trendy Dutch brand Kidz-Art is new in Zazou’s collection, which makes us very proud! It’s fresh, comfortable and original. All of this season’s fashionable colours are joining the party, like bright purple, green, red and blue, combined in a funky manner. And let’s not forget: sizes go up to 6-7 years [...]

• VANDAAG 9% KORTING

  …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 09-09-09 = 9% korting! Vandaag, op woensdag 9 september 2009, is het de Dag van de Duurzaamheid. Omdat wij bij Zazou.eu duurzaamheid hoog in het vaandel hebben staan, krijgt u vandaag 9% korting op de HELE winkel, dus ook op de nieuwe collecties én op alles wat al in de uitverkoop is! De kortingscode is: [...]

• Petit Louie : in de uitverkoop / on sale / en solde

  Omdat het ernaar uitziet dat het mooie weer nog wel even doorgaat de komende week (afgezien van wat voorspelde regen vandaag), gaan we gewoon nog lekker even door met de zomeruitverkoop. Petit Louie is nu namelijk ook afgeprijsd! Net als Blond&Blond, Kik*Kid, Kidscase en Sprout Kingdom. Since it looks like we are going to have an [...]

• Summer sales / C’est les soldes / Zomeruitverkoop

  Summer clearance Get up to 65% off the entire Kidscase collection and up to 50% off the whole Kik*Kid collection. Les petits prix, c’est parti Obtenez jusqu’à 65% sur la collection de Kidscase et jusqu’à 50% sur la collection de Kik*Kid. Découvrez également la page des bonnes affaires. De uitverkoop is begonnen! Met tot wel 65% korting op Kidscase en [...]

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  Now What Baby

• Wubbzy's Christmas Adventure + Giveaway!

  Melissa

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am

  You might have seen Wubbzy before starring on the ever popular with kids show - Wow! Wow! Wubbzy. While I personally do not understand the fuss about this cute little guy, although I do have a soft spot for Daisy & her dancing feet, both of my children LOVE this show. They sit completely engrossed from the moment the bouncy theme song starts to play. Wubbzy's Christmas Adventure was no different. They absolutely loved the story - everything from decorating the tree to the repairing of a snow sculpture. It had them engrossed and since it didn't contain any trains or golf clubs that is…

• RoomMates make decorating easy + giveaway!

  Melissa

  2 Nov 2009 | 6:39 pm

  I hate painting. I envy the people that can paint these adorable wall murals without a mistake. I started this crazy train mural in my son's room when we moved in (3 years ago) and I am now up to about a fifth of the blue sky. I think it might be time to admit defeat. Thanks to a really great company called RoomMates - my boys actually have really cute decals on their library wall from Where the Wild Things Are ($13.50). Guess how long it took me to get that up? About 6 minutes and it only took that long because I was indecisive about the positioning. The best part - their re-stickable. So…

• My Skins + Giveaway

  Melissa

  2 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm

  It might just be me, but it drives me crazy when I can see a bra threw some one's shirt. It almost irritates me as much as seeing bra straps. In my opinion - underwear should not be seen, they are called "under" garments for a reason. It can be really difficult to find a bra in the right shade as your skin tone. When it is a off you can tell when you put on that white top. Finding a bra that not only doesn't show through and doesn't create funky lines seems impossible at times. My Skins has twenty different skin shades to choose from when you pick lingerie from them. Chances are you are going…

• Stop the tears with Drieyes + Giveaway!

  Melissa

  2 Nov 2009 | 2:28 pm

  Our biggest bath time battle revolves around washing hair. My boys are both terrified of not just the shampoo burning their eyes but the very idea of water touching them. Apparently the only acceptable locations for water in the eyes are a pool, a beach, a water slide, water balloon fight, slip n'slide, water gun fight, well you get the idea. Clearly the idea of water coming into contact with your eyes in a BATHTUB is ludicrous. Thank goodness for this clever little, alien looking gadget called Drieyes. I'm not sure if it's the crazy looking eyes on the creation but it screams fun to my…

• Built NY + Giveaway

  Melissa

  2 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pm

  This diaper bag was definitely built to last. The team over at Built NY constructed a unique bag that is not only stylish but it's also easy on my shoulders. The lightweight neoprene material is such a plus in a bag that is certain to be toting a lot of random gear. I'm loving the attention to detail that went into the construction of this cute bag. It has tons of pockets and that makes it possible to keep all the cheerios and pacifiers organized. The bag is easy to attach to your stroller thanks to the quick adjustable strap. It has 1 insulated side pocket for bottles & cups, plus 2…

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  The Baby Tips Blog

• Nov 5, Meet Chris, Our Dad Expert at Easy Baby Life

  5 Nov 2009 | 5:17 am

  Say Hi to Chris, our expert dad, who provides information and tips for new dads at Easy Baby Life.

• Nov 4, Cramping Baby Daughter

  4 Nov 2009 | 6:12 am

  My daughter is ten months old and for the last four months or so she has been clinching her legs up, holding her breath, and eventually crying. The

• Nov 4, Attachment Parenting For Babies - Cuddle, Have Fun And Keep It Simple!

  4 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am

  Attachment parenting is all about staying close and responding to your little baby's needs. And have fun!

• Oct 30, Cute Girl Singning Video

  30 Oct 2009 | 2:32 am

  It is a famous devotional song in malayalam.A 3 year old baby is praising lord by singing it with her sweet voice.

• Oct 29, Common Breastfeeding Problems and How to Solve Them

  29 Oct 2009 | 6:48 am

  Does your baby fall asleep while nursing, bite you or want to nurse very often? These and other common breastfeeding problems are solved here.

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  Shaman Mother

• Cherish or Perish….Balloon Boy, Jon & Kate, Michael Jackson

  Shaman Mother

  19 Oct 2009 | 11:50 am

  CHERISH…..what a lovely word.  Our children need to be cherished. Society says that children are our national treasure, but our actions say otherwise.  The recent balloon boy incident is clearly a demonstration of using children for the parents’ own self-interest.  The poor child spoke the truth and seconds later, vomited in fear of his father’s wrath. Michael Jackson is another example of a child used for his Father’s ambitions;  he  craved for his childhood to be returned to him by creating his Neverland ranch.  Clearly Michael never healed from being forced…

• Will they put ‘How much I Weigh’ on my Gravestone?

  Shaman Mother

  19 Apr 2009 | 7:26 pm

  Women’s daily obsession with their weight got me to ask this question. I have to admit that I weigh myself on a daily basis. It started during my teen age years. I was always very slim.  Criticism from my mother and her fears about me getting fat like her Mother, planted negative thought forms about weight. Bridget Jones, the beloved character of books and movies depicts how most of us are riding the wave of weight gain fear. Our whole sense of our self seems to weigh-in on what the number on the scale says. WOW! Is this how we want to spend our energy…worrying, and grading who…

• Shaman Mother’s “7″ Golden Rules before you get pregnant - #7 Game Day(…my husband’s term)!

  Shaman Mother

  16 Apr 2009 | 7:18 am

  Golden Rule #7 - Game Day! You have been studying the Golden Rules and it’s time for Game Day (OK…… I compromised on this term with my husband)!  Preparing yourself for motherhood is the most important thing you can do in your life. We spend time preparing for exams, events, and many other outside activities, but we give little thought to this most sacred happening. We all know by now, that the stork doesn’t drop off a baby in a bundle to earth. The sexual act creates life. Many couples come to a point where they decide to get pregnant and suddenly, the act of making…

• Shaman Mother’s “7″ Golden Rules before you get pregnant - #6 Find Fulfillment within Yourself!

  Shaman Mother

  16 Apr 2009 | 6:23 am

  Golden Rule #6 - Find fulfillment within yourself! I have often heard excited new mothers stating that they felt complete after giving birth. It is wonderful to feel complete with a new baby, but really believing your words can ultimately lead you down a difficult road with your relationship with your child.  No one here on earth is here to complete you. This is your job. Wholeness comes from within.  The more you accept this as a truth, you will not be placing unrealistic expectations on your child. How many people have you witnessed that are living through their children? What to do /…

• Shaman Mother’s “7″ Golden Rules before you get pregnant - #5 Heal your Physical Body!

  Shaman Mother

  28 Feb 2009 | 7:14 am

  Golden Rule #5 - Heal your Physical Body!  A  V.I P. is coming to your home for dinner (possibly President Obama or the Dali Lama).  What would you do? You would probably clean your house; dress in your finest clothing and prepare a glorious feast. Your upcoming pregnancy needs to be viewed with the same perspective…. an important guest is arriving soon. Your body is the temple which will be hosting this great guest. What will you do to prepare?  What to do / action steps:  Clean and detoxify your body of any bad habits such as smoking, drugs, and excessive drinking and eating.

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  Unique Baby Nursery Ideas

• ZEBRA BABY BOOTIES DISCOUNT COUPON CODE

  6 Nov 2009 | 3:16 pm

  Get 70 off a Kushies zebra baby booties gift set using the Kushies discount code for 4 days only. The discount code is good from November 6, 2009 through November 9, 2009. All you have to do is enter the coupon code BOOTIES at the time of checkout to get this cute set for $2.99 rather than the regular price of $9.99. That will leave you some cash to spend on zebra baby bedding or some other cool baby stuff in zebra print.

• FLEUR de LIS ART for the BABY'S NURSERY

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:13 pm

  Finding Fleur de Lis Art for the baby's nursery in your colors just got a whole lot easier! Custom Nursery Art by Kimberly shows us that it is

• FLEUR DE LIS BABY BEDDING - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS NURSERY BEDDING and DECORATIONS

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:02 am

  FLEUR DE LIS BABY BEDDING - FRENCH BABY NURSERY IDEAS. French Fleur de Lis baby gifts and clothes. New Orleans Saints baby gift ideas, nursery decorations and art.

• BABY COLOR SCHEMES - BABY NURSERY COLOR SCHEMES and DECORATING TRENDS

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:16 am

  BABY NURSERY COLOR SCHEMES and DECORATING TRENDS. Color palettes for baby's nursery. Baby girl and boy color combination ideas. Unisex nursery baby bedding color combinations and decorating ideas.

• DAMASK NURSERY IDEAS - DAMASK BABY BEDDING-NURSERY DECORATIONS-DECORATING IDEAS

  5 Nov 2009 | 11:10 am

  DAMASK NURSERY IDEAS - Damask baby bedding and nursery decorations. Decorating ideas for damask nursery decor.

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  My Mommy Manual

• Positive Parenting Tip: Add Some Fun

  Contributor

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am

  Our Yogi Parenting audio tips are presented every Friday by Michaela Turner, BS Ed, CYKT, YKT, Co-Founder Yogi Parenting Let your kids teach you how!!! Listen to this :15 AUDIO TIP: — Michaela is a 30 year veteran educator and a Certified YogaKids Teacher and Trainer. She teaches yoga baby and yoga kids classes for children throughout St. Louis, Missouri. As the Co-founder of Yogi Parenting, Michaela offers positive parenting coaching and seminars nationally, blending her joy for yoga with her love for children.

• How to Manage Your Money

  Contributor

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:37 am

  Tips on Purchasing Life Insurance Provided By: (Scott S Niekamp CLU), Northwestern Mutual Financial Network In terms of personal pleasures, buying life insurance doesn’t usually fall in the same category as buying a new car or a new wardrobe. However, despite its lack of glamour and prestige, the decision to buy life insurance can be infinitely more important to a family and its future financial security. Before you begin your search for a life insurance policy, it is important to give some thoughtful consideration to your financial goals. For most individuals, it’s hard to imagine how…

• How to Hire a Sitter for a Sick Child

  Zen Mommy

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:09 am

  With all this flu in our schools, working moms and dads are faced with some tough decisions when it comes to taking time off work. Some schools are closing leaving well kids home on short notice for days on end. I interviewed Expert Mommy Debbie Hipp who has over a decade of experience placing nannies and sitters. Here she offers us some useful tips and answers my questions on sick child care. How do you manage when the kids are out for 3,4, or 7 days in a row (like mine were this month?!?!) Related Articles: How to Protect your Kids from Swine Flu: Nutrition and Wellness How to Protect Your…

• 25 Weeks: Back to BABY NAMES

  Zen Mommy

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:09 pm

  OK. I’m opening it up. I would LOVE to hear your BEST BABY NAME ideas for our twins, now 25 weeks along and pushing two pounds each. Be sure your comment links to an email or web site so I can track you down and thank you if we go with your suggestion! And so you don’t feel like you’re just randomly throwing names out there, let me give you some background on names from where me and my big-belly sit. Our girls are Reilly (9) and Morgan (almost 7). Note they have two syllables AND 6 letters each, that both are also last names AND both could be for a boy or girl (though more…

• How To Talk About Sex & Stay Sane

  Diane Asyre

  4 Nov 2009 | 4:53 pm

  I never thought to tell my toddlers not to put a big magnet against the TV screen. The green and purple spot on the TV screen is a permanent reminder of the warning that I never gave. They are now 11, 12 and 13 years old. The harm they could do or have happen to them has ramped up remarkably. I feel that I’ve entered an awkward stage right along with them.  I’m fretting about how to continue to talk with them about puberty and sex. I want them to have a healthy mental and physical approach to sexual thoughts, drives and actions. And, I don’t want to scare them.  And, I don’t want to…

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  About.com: Baby Products

• Reader Question: How to Keep Baby Rear-Facing

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:06 pm

  Q: My baby is only 6 months old and weighs 23 lbs. His infant car seat is only rated to 22 lbs. I know I'm supposed to keep him rear-facing longer than 6 months, so what should I do? A: Luckily, infant car seats are not the only type that can be used rear-facing. You can keep your baby rear-facing in a convertible car seat until he weighs 35 lbs or more, depending on which car seat you choose. Choosing a convertible car seat that also has a high forward-facing weight limit should allow you to use it for several years. It's likely that your son's growth will slow down a bit in toddlerhood, so…

• Toddler Teeth: The Halloween Aftermath

  3 Nov 2009 | 1:49 am

  My daughter had a dentist appointment yesterday. In retrospect, making dental appointments in the midst of a Halloween candy frenzy may not be ideal timing. However, I did learn that our dentist recommends doling out your child's Halloween candy piece by piece for a maximum of two weeks. "After that", she said, "it goes in the trash." About.com Toddlers Guide Stephanie Brown has a great blog post about post-Halloween dental care for toddlers this week. She rounded up some fantastic links on baby teeth, managing the candy stash, and toddler serving sizes so you can help your toddler learn to…

• Mia Moda Viva Infant Car Seat Recall

  28 Oct 2009 | 1:37 pm

  More than 5,500 Mia Moda Viva and Viva Supreme infant car seats are recalled because of two separate issues that may make the seat unsafe in a crash. The metal harness splitter plate on the back of the car seat has sharp edges that can cut the harness. Also, the stay-in-car base can crack during a crash. Either issue could mean that your baby wouldn't be adequately restrained in a crash. Affected models are 5000 (seat), 5001 (base), 5050 (seat), 5051 (base), 5070 (seat), 5071 (base), 5080 (seat) and 5081 (base). If you own one of these Mia Moda Viva or Viva Supreme infant car seat models,…

• Why Did You Buy Baby Einstein?

  26 Oct 2009 | 1:56 am

  The Baby Einstein company is now offering a refund on their DVDs purchased in the last five years because one children's health advocacy group says the DVDs were sold under false pretenses. Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood (CCFC) filed an FTC complaint against the Baby Einstein company in 2006 and successfully changed the way the DVDs were marketed - namely that the company could no longer claim the DVDs were educational for babies. However, CCFC wasn't happy with just the change in marketing. The group pushed for compensation for parents who purchased Baby Einstein DVDs thinking they…

• Baby Trend Files for Bankruptcy

  25 Oct 2009 | 9:47 am

  Baby gear manufacturer Baby Trend, the company that makes the Flex-Loc car seat and the popular Sit N Stand stroller, has filed for bankruptcy following a big court judgment. Former employee Robert Gardner, who is the founder and CEO of Joovy, another stroller manufacturer, was awarded $6.9 million from Baby Trend and its founder/CEO Danny Tsai for wrongful termination, and another $1.4 million due to evidence that Baby Trend had committed fraud and acted with malice and oppression. In addition, Gardner and patent-holder Albert Fairclough have ongoing litigation against Baby Trend because the…

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  Baby Sleep Help | Toddler Sleep Help - Pick Nick's Brain

• Phew! Daylight Savings is Behind Us

  Nicole

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  The end of Daylight Savings is always the source of worry for many parents, especially when their baby is waking too early. I thought I’d take the time to tell you how ours went and see how yours went, too. Thankfully, our daylight savings went fairly smooth this year. I personally use option 3 when it comes to daylight savings in our house. My boys are just too unpredictable to use another option. On Saturday night, I put the boys to bed around 9:20 p.m. which was a little late for my 21 month old, but Halloween definitely helped in that way. It did hurt us in that because he was…

• How Long to Cry It Out (CIO)

  Nicole

  3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am

  This topic “How long to cry it out?” has come up a few times in the last few weeks in one way or another, so I thought I’d talk about it this week. I always preface any discussion about cry it out by making sure that everyone understands that I’m not a “Cry It Out Pusher” and I’m very much NOT an extremist or a hard-core “sleep trainer”. I try to be realistic and just know that all babies are different and all family structures are different and what works for one won’t work for everyone. I even debated Pantley about this very topic,…

• When Baby Won’t Nap

  Nicole

  27 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am

  Naps can be challenging to get from your baby and sometimes it seems like he just won’t nap. Part of the reason your baby won’t nap is because day and night sleep are handled by two different parts of the brain. What your baby knows how to do at night doesn’t necessarily mean he will do the same thing during the day. Depending on how perceptive he is, the sunlight can keep him up or just playing with the smallest piece of lint in the crib. There is a whole lot of fun to miss during the day! Another reason why your baby won’t nap is because the drive for your…

• Your Baby’s Sleep and Daylight Savings 2009

  Nicole

  22 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am

  The end of daylight savings is upon us when we will change our clocks back one hour. In Europe, the clocks change this weekend and for the United States (most of them), they will change on November 1st. For most people this means a baby, toddler, or child who wakes up a dreaded one hour earlier. This is especially painful when your child is already getting up at the crack of dawn! Most people don’t even get why we even have to change the clocks (Note: Nowadays, it’s to save energy). You have three options when it comes to your child’s sleep and the end of the daylight…

• SIDS Awareness Month October Giveaway Winners

  Nicole

  20 Oct 2009 | 11:17 am

  Many thanks to everyone who enter the SIDS Awareness Month October Giveaway. It was truly my hope to help promote awareness about SIDS and provide tips, facts and resources for helping prevent SIDS. Along the way, I  learned about Patti McKenna’s story about the loss of her precious son to SIDS 21 years ago. She has also written a  book, Caution: Children Should Come with Warning Labels,  from which she donates the proceeds from sales to SIDS research. A charming and brutally honest accounting of the adventures of parenting. I was happy to donate three copies of this book the…

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  BabiesRx

• Fake H1N1 Products Harm More Than Help

  27 Oct 2009 | 2:03 am

  It's understandable that parents are concerned about the H1N1 flu virus, but it is not safe to purchase products offered for sale over the internet (or in stores) that claim to diagnose, prevent, or otherwise act against this virus. These products (shampoo that protects against the virus, dietary supplement to protect infants and young children from contracting the virus, a "new" supplement that

• Happy National Pharmacy Week!

  24 Oct 2009 | 3:08 am

  How did I get interested in pharmacy? I didn't know I was going to be a pharmacist until I attended a college fair in Chinatown and went to the first booth listed alphabetically. There, a tall, friendly Dean and an Asian upperclassman (who actually finished pharmacy school and went to medical school) told me fascinating things about the profession of pharmacy. I applied to Albany College of

• "Does she have allergies?"

  11 Oct 2009 | 2:04 am

  It is inevitable. Every time I put my daughter into a new aquarium of preschoolers (camp, play group, school), she gets a cold. I know better than to send her to school, or swim lessons in the summer, if she has had a fever overnight, or is lethargic and just not herself. This time, she just woke up over the weekend congested and she sneezed out a lot of clear "gook," but nothing else was

• Helpful Videos From the FDA

  30 Sep 2009 | 10:22 am

  These are good quick (about 2.5 minutes, or less) consumer update videos from the FDA. For more information, go to www.fda.gov/consumer.FDA 101: Product Recalls (video) - This explains why products get recalled by the FDA.Avoiding Drug Interactions (video) - Foods are ok to mix, but medications and herbs may not be.Avoiding Medication Mistakes (video) - Wonderful tips on how to avoid medication

• Recall of Certain Lots of Infants' and Children's TYLENOL Products

  26 Sep 2009 | 4:52 am

  Did you buy TYLENOL brand infant's or children's products between April 2008 and June 2008? Certain lots are being recalled by the company, McNeil, because when they examined the bulk raw material, they found that one of the inactive ingredients did not meet internal testing requirements. A type of gram-negative bacteria, B. cepacia, was found and isolated in this portion of raw material. NOTE:

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  Mon Petit Amour

• :: packing my bags ::

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am

  One of my missions for this week is to finish packing my hospital bag. Because we are delivering with midwives, it is likely we will be discharged a couple of hours after Baby C's arrival on the scene. However, if anything goes not as planned we might end up staying overnight....I am struggling to pack everything I need without falling into my regular trap of packing for a month away when I am only going on a day trip! Here are some must-have items I have in there already on the recommendation of friends....anything else to add?- gatorade and snacks to keep our energy up- lip balm - warm…

• :: woodland nursery sneak peek ::

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am

  We were busy busy yesterday putting up our lovely decals from ArtWallProject and filling our new Expedit bookcase (a steal of a deal from the as-is section at IKEA - we love the unique dual colours look....an IKEA hack with no work on our end!) with books, toys and other decorations. It is officially "our month" and Baby C's nursery is coming along really nicely. Watch for more posts about the little guy's room coming soon.....since I am now officially done working and I can now do some full-time nesting!

• :: itzbeen or journal? ::

  31 Oct 2009 | 7:26 am

  Glow Baby Journal - $15.99 at Dearborn Baby Itzbeen Baby Timer - $34.99 at Dearborn BabyBaby is almost here! Knowing that I will need to track a couple things (feeding, diapering, sleeping) in his first months I am trying to decide whether to get the Itzbeen timer or one of these great GlowBaby journals. Any advice from the seasoned Mommies out there?

• :: sarah richardson's fresh and bold nursery ::

  26 Oct 2009 | 5:00 pm

  all images via canadianfamily.caI love the bright, fresh look of all of Sarah Richardson's rooms, and I was so happy to catch the episode of Design Inc this weekend where she and her staff design this gorgeous room for her first child. She certainly kept to her "No bunnies" rule and created a beautiful, modern room that she will enjoy spending lots of time in.

• :: make a wish come true - free shipping on small wish slings ::

  24 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am

  Mompreneur Tracy of Small Wish emailed me this week to let me know about her beautiful slings, and the exciting news that she is offering FREE SHIPPING to Canada! Not only are her slings stylish and beautiful for the baby-wearing mommy, all the proceeds are going towards helping Tracy adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia. Check out her website and Etsy shop to order a sling and make her small wish come true!

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  Playground Confidential

• Even Good Moms Pass Out, Right?

  rebecca

  6 Nov 2009 | 9:08 am

  DAILY SNACK I was visiting my parents’ home yesterday afternoon with the kids, And was about to gather up our things And hit the road, When I somehow lay down on a couch for a moment And closed my eyes. When I opened them, My glasses were on upside-down, yes, But there was a hot cup of tea waiting for me. Thank goodness for brothers Who take care of wee children and make you tea When you pass out cold in the middle of the afternoon.

• They Grow Up So Fast

  rebecca

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am

  DAILY SNACK Hey, get back here young lady! Just where do you think you’re going with my wallet and car key?

• Fall, Head Over Heels

  rebecca

  4 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am

  DAILY SNACK We had the park to ourselves yesterday. Must be flu season. But the lush canopy that offers cool shade in the summer Was all shades of orange and yellow, red and brown And the ground was a soft, sweet-smelling blanket of fallen leaves. We jumped and ran and rolled around. We frolicked. And it was amazing.

• A Touch of the Swine Flu?

  rebecca

  3 Nov 2009 | 8:09 am

  DAILY SNACK So last Friday night I started to feel achy, And tired  and dizzy. My throat was sore And by the next morning I had a bit of a cough. Swine flu! Maybe. My symptoms were very mild and most definitely Not worth crowded, germ-ridden clinics. Today I feel almost 100%. By tomorrow I should be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound And maybe even catch up the laundry. (Because I know you’re wondering: The kids seemed to have low-grade fevers a couple days earlier, but have been in normal spirits with a tiny cough since.  Ed has been fighting something off forever and…

• Trick or Treat or Crêpe Pan?

  rebecca

  2 Nov 2009 | 9:13 am

  DAILY SNACK Colum was going to be a ninja turtle for Halloween And Irene was to be a Lady Bug. Until, at the last minute, Colum decided to be a ninja wolf. Hmm. How about a lion? ROAR. We have a lion costume already. And so it was. The trick or treating was good, But not as magical as it was two years ago. (Or last year so I hear but I wouldn’t know because I wasn’t allowed to go because I just birthed a baby and no I’m not still moping.) I blame the swine flu. But there was the nice, sad old drunk guy who was giving out these: Candies for the kids And cookware for the…

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  Spoiler Alerts from SomeoneSpoilMe.com

• Create a Photo Canvas

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  CanvasPop.com is a brand new site that lets you upload your photos (even low resolution images) from anywhere (your phone, facebook, picasso, etc) and turn them into pieces of art. It is simple to do all you need to do is upload your image and select the type of canvas you want (one panel, two panel, four panel, etc) and the effects (pictured above). The artists at CanvasPop.com will remove the red eyes and will perfect your picture. The prices range on the type of canvas and frame you select. Check it out!

• New Trumpette Fall Collection

  5 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  Trumpette has just launched their new Fall collection of socks. So if you are tired of dressing your son up in the same Johnny socks everday , you now have a new option. For boys, Trumpette has two brand new sets: The Skater Collection or the Skipper Collection (both pictured above). And for the little ladies they have a few new MaryJane's, but above are our two favorites: the 5th Avenue and the T-Strap Collection. The socks are about $27.

• Weekly Shopping & Goodies

  4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  Photo Courtesy of Handbag du Jour on Weekly Shopping and Goodies! We have so many AMAZING Online Giveaways this week on Shopping and Goodies! You can enter to win incredible Gveaways! Entering these fabulous giveaways should keep you busy for hours! Hope you win something!!! We also have our regular must-click info. Why are Michael Kors and Estee Lauder teaming up? What are the Elmer Ave and La Coquette Collections? Do you know how to wear a sheath dress? Who has a foot fetish? Wouldn't you love to design your own Fendi Bag? If I were you, I'd start reading all the latest trends and…

• Dr. Perricone's No Foundation Foundation Giveaway

  4 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  Wednesday Giveaway- Win a Free Bottle of Celebrity Dermatologist, Dr Perricone's No Foundation Foundation. No Foundation Foundation Dermatologist to the stars, Dr. Perricone, created No Foundation Foundation, as a lightweight foundation that not only hides your imperfections but also protects your skin from aging. This antioxidant foundation is thin and lightweight, and leaves your skin feeling hydrated and smooth. It is similar to a tinted moisturizer in that it leaves your skin looking dewey, contains an SPF of 30, and comes in 1 shade, but it is much better as it provides much more…

• The Best V Neck Accessory

  3 Nov 2009 | 12:31 am

  Remember dickies from when you were a kid? Those "fake shirts" that were detachable collars that gave the appearance that you were wearing a shirt under your sweater? There now exists a more practical and useful version, called Chickies, which is a "fake tank" that covers your cleavage even with the most plunging necklines. It straps on to any kind of bra and gives the appearance of a camisole without the extra set of straps and bulging material. It comes in a plethora of different colors so can be worn with anything. For sizing info, click here. Available at Chickies for…

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  Flying Giggles & Lollipops

• Did You Lose Your Technorati Authority?

  6 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am

  About a month ago, I noticed my Technorati authority was wiped out. It dropped from a 122, down to a measly 1. There were times in the past when my authority dropped and picked up again. I know Technorati has experienced many glitches here and there, but for the most part, my authority always came back.Not this time. And I am not alone, has it affected your site?Apparently, Technorati is doing some upgrading (yay!), but in the mean time, many sites have lost their authority and are no longer displaying their posts (boo!). As they are cleaning up, a lot of sites have not been added to their…

• Littlest Pet Shop for Nintedo DS and Wii

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:35 pm

  Littlest Pet Shop is one of the most popular, quickest growing girl brands and they are adding to their fabulous collection, just in time for the holidays! This is one game my daughter is going to be thrilled to review. It looks like so much fun!Friends video game on Nintendo DS and Wii brings the party to you with a new cast of quirky pets and their best friends.You’ll get to deliver invitations, serve up cake and ice cream, and style out your pets as you prepare for the LPS party of the year!

• It's Friday - Share/Browse Giveaways (McLinky)

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm

  It is Friday, time to share some fun giveaways! If you have a giveaway you want to share, please add it to the list. You can list as many as you like, but please list them to the giveaway page, rather than your homepage. Do not forget to add your giveaway's end date!Pink Together Inspiring Hope Giveaway - 11/6Fiber One "Morning On The Go" Prize Pack 11/6Nature Valley Snack Pack - 11/6Make-A-Head Meals Book - 11/14simplehuman sensor soap pump - 11/20

• simplehuman Giveaway

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:32 pm

  I got it - the flu.Chloe is almost better. It is barely lingering.Aiyana, still sick.When I wished I could take it away from them, I meant, be sick instead of them, not with them!I have washed my hands probably 500 times since Sunday night. The simplehuman sensor soap pump I reviewed a few weeks ago? Love it! I just wish my faucets had a sensor as well.Giveaway!Win It: One lucky reader will win their own simplehuman sensor soap pump. To enter, visit the simplehuman website and comment with another product you would love to own to help simplify your life.This is going to be a "simple"…

• The Grandparents Handbook: Book Review

  5 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am

  My daughters love going to their Grandparents' house. My mom is always doing fun and exciting things to entertain them. Whether it is baking cupcakes, doing an art project or taking trips to the library, I know they are going to have a great time while they are there.Elizabeth LaBan along with her parents, Nana Barbara Trostler and Grandpa Myron LaBan created The Grandparents Handbook: Games, Activities, Tips, How-Tos, and All-Around Fun. I rarely judge a book by the cover, but this cover is absolutely adorable. The contents inside? Just as great! This handbook is a helpful resource for…

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  The Soft Landing Blog

• BPA-free Sippy Cup Guide

  Alicia

  5 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am

  2009 brought an amazing number of new BPA-free products to the market, so we’ve updated our BPA-free Sippy Cup Guide. You can find the complete list with background info on bisphenol-a on Squidoo (you can easily print the page for shopping trips on the go).  Be sure to let us know if we missed any of your favorite BPA-free sippy cups and we’ll add them!

• Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Round Container

  Alicia

  3 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am

  Folks are ditching plastic containers by the droves and stainless steel has become the trusty standby.  Kids Konserve was at the forefront, providing common sense products before the shift even began.  So today we’ll be giving away one of their most versatile products – the round stainless steel container with BPA-free lid. Our Favorite Features Its perfect 8oz size can handle many different kinds of food: tuna, pasta, chicken salads, veggies, pretzels, grapes, strawberries, yogurt, applesauce, crackers and more! Heavy duty non-toxic plastic lids keep food fresh and…

• Skip the Chemicals this Christmas and Save Some Dough Too

  Alicia

  29 Oct 2009 | 8:01 am

  We love Christmas and we’re celebrating in big style this year!  We called a family meeting and hatched a plan to offer you 8 weeks of healthy Christmas savings with a little added bonus – FREE Shipping Fridays throughout November and December!  You’ll find a unique code on the homepage of our store each Friday morning. We’re offering a HUGE 30% discount on various styles of eating  gear, toys and gift certificates.  Each weekly code is valid from Monday through Wednesday.  Download the whole schedule now to plan for your shopping needs! Just click on the image…

• Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: RiNGLEY Natural Ball Teether

  Alicia

  27 Oct 2009 | 8:43 am

  Organic cotton + Canadian Maple wood = a truly chemical-free teether by RiNGLEY!  The original RiNGLEY teethers have been such a hit with babies, that the company  recently introduced two new designs to their teething arsenal: the Ball and the Junior.  Both boast a new velcro features which allows you to remove the cloth and throw it in the washer without the wood teether! Our Favorite Features RiNGLEY’s Newest innovation allows you to un-velcro the cloth and throw it in the washer Shape allows your child to easily grip the ring and cloth Can be used wet or dry and easily reaches…

• Is it Safe to Wash Plastic Bottles and Dishes in the Dishwasher?

  Alicia

  23 Oct 2009 | 9:52 am

  Have you ever wondered if it’s okay to wash plastic food containers in the dishwasher, even if they are BPA-free?  That’s a great question that requires a two-part answer, because not all plastic containers the same . . . Most Reusable Bottles and Dishes are Dishwasher Safe Many plastic containers are specifically intended for reuse and are usually clearly marked.  The dishes in this category come from two main categories: Heavy duty everyday reusables (dishware, utensils, baby bottles, sippy cups, etc.) are dishwasher safe and will withstand heat and detergents for many years.

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  Sprittibee

• The To-Do List Failure Continues...

  Sprittibee

  5 Nov 2009 | 8:12 pm

  You know me by now. I make long lists. I beat myself up over them. But I just can't let go of the urge to list-it-all-up. And writing things down on here for the world to see makes me feel guilty when I'm not working hard to get it checked off; even though you, and your busy self could probably care less what I have to get done around here in the Land Of All Chaos.So without further ado, here is the WAY belated update on my annual to-do list since I haven't had an update for July, August, September, or October. I know I did a LOT of something in those months. It all just seems to be running…

• Almost Wordless Wednesday: Fuzzy

  Sprittibee

  3 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm

  Orange bulbine makes me happy. It's the little things, you know.It makes the bees happy, too. I like to see them happy.

• Feeling Understood

  Sprittibee

  2 Nov 2009 | 11:46 am

  Being a blogger allows me to do more than daipers, give more than grades on homeschooled papers, and bless not only myself, but others. Sharing your life online, however, is a strange experience. You sometimes have no idea where your words will end up... or who's heart you'll be touching.That's why I light up with joy when I read another homeschool blogging mom's posts and see a tiny part of myself in her life.Enter AnnQuiet, humble, honest, genuine, Ann. Her busy farm life, so interesting... her love for Jesus, her husband and children radiating off of every line she writes. I am not sure I…

• Texas Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot for Nov 3

  Sprittibee

  1 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm

  Here's your token political post for the 'semester'. You all know by now that I get on a political soap box every six months or so when something crosses my radar. Other than that, I like to live and let live - and feel that our government should do the same. As long as we aren't breaking the laws, they should leave us all alone and go after those who are... instead of coming up with new laws and taxes to suck the life out of everyone who's just trying to survive and thrive in this great land. The less government there is, the better.If you 'ain't a Texan, you might wanna just mosey on along.

• October Give-Away Winners!

  Sprittibee

  31 Oct 2009 | 8:16 pm

  I know you have been losing sleep over my give-away posts. Biting your nails. Wondering if it was YOU who was the winner of such wonderful prizes. Well, now you can rest easy. And a few of you can jump up and down in excitement.The winner of the Organic Cookbook Giveaway is:Robin at Heart of WisdomThe winner of the Pirate's Booty Giveaway is:Jen at the Happy Little HomemakerThe winner of the Smart Girl's Guide to Twitter E-Book Giveaway is:Penney Douglas of A Penney With Some SenseAnd the red dress goes to.... Martha Rogers.Just email me your addresses and I'll get you in touch with your…

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  Infant Potty Training

• Oh, What a Night

  24 Oct 2009 | 4:19 am

  Infant Potty Training at night sounds daunting doesn't it? Do you envision waking up every 15 to 20 minutes to take your baby to the potty, all the while listening to her screeches that can only mean "how dare you take me out of my nice warm bed?" Well, in my experience, that's totally not the case. Let me tell you about the experience I had with my first baby.Baby E is a very high need baby. The

• Using The Sink

  15 Oct 2009 | 6:26 am

  I love the bathroom sink when doing infant potty training. Yes, it may sound gross, but it's just oh so handy. I have used the sink much more extensively with my daughter than with my son (boys make more of a mess with the sink, unless you're good at aiming), and we're just now starting to use the sink less often, but here are the top 10 reasons why I love it:1. My babies like the security of

• Baby, It's Cold Outside

  4 Oct 2009 | 6:32 am

  The weather is turning cooler now, and while you and I may love this change in the weather, your baby might not. Especially when it comes to the potty. If your baby usually loves sitting on the potty, but has recently started arching her back and yelling at you for having the nerve to put her on there in the first place, a cold seat could be to blame. (Side note: potty protests are frustrating

• A Gross Post

  2 Oct 2009 | 11:44 am

  For many of you today's post will definitely fall under the category of TMI. This post is only for those of you whose sensibilities aren't easily offended.For a variety of reasons, I cccasionally I like to try to look at the world through my baby's eyes. Sometimes I do it to see if my disciplining makes sense, or just to take a trip back to my own childhood, and other times, I do it to see how

• FAQ

  30 Sep 2009 | 4:10 pm

  What is IPT? IPT stands for Infant Potty Training, and it's the process by which parents or caregivers teach their babies to eliminate in a potty, bowl, toilet, sink, or other receptacle, rather than in a diaper.Are IPT and EC the same thing?It depends on who you ask, but the short answer is yes, it refers to the same thing. From what I gather, some people don't like the word "training" as it