Baby Gifts

Babies Can Sign Too

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 3/30/09 7:44am
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One of the scariest parts of bringing home a new baby is that we, as adults, must guess what each new cry means. The whining cry, the frustrated cry, the blood curdling hungry cry and every cry in between all sound the same when a parent is running on empty. The result is frustration for both the baby and the parents.
What if there were a way to communicate with your baby before he or she were able to speak?

Fortunately, there is; it is called Baby Sign Language and although not widely adopted, it has been around for years, and those who have used it are quick to say how rewarding the practice is.

The muscles in an infant's hands develop long before he or she can speak, and they already have a vocabulary or basic instructions with which they use to communicate. Most babies naturally do things such as pointing, or making a grabbing gesture. Read more

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Enjoy the Sound of Silence

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 1/30/09 3:28am
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<!--[if gte mso 9]&gt; 120 1920x1200 &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt; Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt; &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--> Moms and scientists alike believe that babies in the womb can hear sounds from the outside world.  In fact, the ears develop as early as around 8 weeks! Read more

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Video Baby Monitor

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 1/30/09 3:06am
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Personalized Baby Gifts

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 1/29/09 1:43am
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Every new baby will receive many, many gifts.  Some are practical, some many only last a few months, and some may fall by the wayside as the baby grows, but there are always a few  sentimental gifts that will be kept and cherished for their lifetime.  Giving a personalized baby gift is a great way to show that you care, and a personalized gift is likely to carry meaning for years to come.  Many parents hand these gifts to their children as they pass into adulthood or have children of their own, and they become part of the family heirloom.

Because of their lasting nature, many personalized baby gifts are sterling silver or silver plated, with Read more


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Light the Way for a New Baby

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 1/8/09 7:21am
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safe nightlights for childrenNightlights are a great gift for new parents.  Regular trips to the kitchen, the bathroom, and the baby's room throughout the night are a way of life for several months, and stumbling around through the darkness in the early hours of the morning can result in many a stubbed toe, or worse.  Leaving a bright lamp or ceiling light on is not only a waste of electricity, but also unlikely to let either the parents or child find any kind of sleeping routine.  Night lights create a soft glow to safely guide new parents around a dark house, and have also been shown to have a comforting effect on infants.

One problem with most plug-in variety of night lights is that you are limited to where they can be used.  Battery powered LED nightlights are great because they are completely portable, so they can be placed wherever they are needed most.  They can also be picked up and carried to light the way during any late night Read more

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Go Green with Baby at Inhabitots!

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Submitted by sparklyscotty on 1/2/09 1:53pm
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organic baby toysBecoming a new parent can be overwhelming and your days (and nights) are suddenly filled with concerns that dwarf everything else.  You may have been the keenest, greenest recycling machines on the block before baby, but maintaining that lifestyle while juggling the demands of a new infant can sometimes seem nigh on impossible.  Cue the friendly folks at Inhabitots with plenty of advice and recommendations to help you stick to your eco-friendly lifestyle.

From sustainable nursery furniture to fair trade clothing to Read more

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A Six Generation Tradition

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Submitted by hellenwyeth on 12/10/08 4:25pm
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Every family has their traditions and some have lasted for as long as anyone can remember. We all have holiday and new born in the family traditions. Larger families are even familiar with the hand me down tradition but how often do you hear about hand me downs lasting 148 years? Normally you wouldn't think any type of clothing would last that long and be in well enough shape for any one to wear, let alone even recognize what it once may have been after being passed down through even a couple children in the family.
 
In Michigan there is an article of clothing that has made it over the years and still gets to be passed down. It has become a family tradition that doesn't seem to have a worry about future generations getting to take their part in it either. For every Rewalt generation of  babies born into this family, the guardian of the christening gown gets it down from storage and carefully packages one of the two very old but well used tradition to have it taken to or sent via UPS with the tracking option purchased.
 
The family has two cherished heirloom christening gowns.
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Baby Gifts Worth Spending Money On

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Submitted by hellenwyeth on 12/4/08 1:50pm
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Baby showers are a great way to help any new mom get off to a good start at welcoming their bundle of joy to the world. Classic baby gifts like onsies, rattles, blankets and stuffed animals are sweet and thoughtful but can leave the soon to be mom unprepared. Instead of the classics that everyone else always seems to show up with, try to think of things that could be needed at the most inconvenient times like in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning before even coffee shops are open.
 
For about $50 you can get mom and baby a bulk supply of diapers and wipes from Costco or bulk stores of the like. While you're there, why not pick them up their own membership so they can also have the ease of the bulk baby products. Having the ability to buy in bulk will reduce the amount of hectic trips to the store on limited sleep for the basics.
 
Another group of items that soon to be moms are grateful for and most will make a habit to always keep on hand at all times is infant medicines.
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Crafty ideas for baby gifts

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Submitted by beatriz on 9/16/08 2:52pm
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I was feeling crafty today and while looking for ideas for a gift for my new nephew I came across this really nice blog. The person who runs it posted some great photos of cards, blankets, and a bib that could be made by hand. The items are classy and practical. Any mom would be happy with a homemade gift like this.

And if you're tired of the going to same old baby shower over and over again, consider this Danish tradition. I wish I had told my sister about it before I threw her one.

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Eco-conscious gifts for the baby

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Submitted by beatriz on 9/10/08 4:00am
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If you want to give a gift that is going to get used and is friendly to the environment, consider these ideas: Read more

  • Environmentally minded parents-to be will appreciate a gift from gdiapers.com. They have a great selection of Earth-friendly products as well as gift and starter kits. This is really an amazing product, gDiapers are bio-degradable, flushable, and the non-poopy diapers can even be composted. Mmmm.
  • And no parents want their babies in scratchy, synthetic fibers, especially when there's other options. Check out this site that features baby clothes and other products that use organic fabrics and eco-conscious materials.
  • One more idea, if you want to get a library started for the little rug-rat, consider buying gently used books. It's another way of recycling.
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