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Enjoy the Sound of Silence

By sparklyscotty on 1/30/09 4:28am
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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!

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Video Baby Monitor

By sparklyscotty on 1/30/09 4:06am
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A baby monitor is a vital part of every new parent's inventory of baby equipment.

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Baby Shower Games

By sparklyscotty on 1/29/09 12:10pm
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Games are a great way to have fun at a baby shower. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:

Guess the Goo - Have jars of baby food and juices on hand. Take the labels off and number the jar. Write the food or drink information down corresponding the number to the jar. Have each guests try or smell the jar. Have them write down their guess. Those who match the kind of food or drink to the jar wins the game.

Create-a-Baby - Each guest is given a magazine, scissors, paper and glue. This idea is to clip baby parts from photos in the magazine to come up with a composite baby. Guests can then vote on which new baby they think looks most like the parents.

Mind the Baby - This game is a variation to Memory. You'll need baby items (no more than 10 or 15) placed onto a tray and covered with a small blanket. Uncover the blanket for two minutes, allowing the guests to see the items. Recover the tray and have each guest write down what they remember seeing on it. Remember to place a time limit on this game.

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Personalized Baby Gifts

By sparklyscotty on 1/29/09 2:43am
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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

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Light the Way for a New Baby

By sparklyscotty on 1/8/09 8:21am
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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

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Go Green with Baby at Inhabitots!

By sparklyscotty on 1/2/09 2:53pm
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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

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A Six Generation Tradition

By hellenwyeth on 12/10/08 5:25pm
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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

By hellenwyeth on 12/4/08 2:50pm
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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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Not Your Typical Plush Toy

By beatriz on 11/26/08 4:08am
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These guys are a little weird, a little quirky, but a lot of fun.  They are called Les Deglingos, check out their website for the backstory.

These unusual critters are each made with at least fifteen different fabrics of various textures and colors to enhance your child's tactile experience.

And are they not adorable?  They have cute names like Ronronos, the orange cat, and Ratos the rat with a polka-dot tie.  There is no doubt any one of these guys would make a perfect gift for the growing baby, and it's a welcome change of pace from the traditional teddy bear or fluffy bunny.

You can your own Les Deglingo online at psychobaby.com, they retail for about $42.00.

Pumpkin Carriage Crib For Your Little Princess

By beatriz on 11/24/08 3:55am
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Turn your nursery into a fairy tale with this magical heirloom crib.

Invest in a sturdy and beautiful piece of furniture that is sure to become your next family heirloom.  This gorgeously designed and crafted crib from Corsican is the perfect piece to create a classic and timeless focal point in any nursery.  This Pumpkin Carriage crib is delicate and dainty and is covered in bird and vine detailing on the top.

For more than forty years, Corsican has manufactured iron furniture with a commitment to quality and attention to detail.

A delightful rendition of Cinderella's coach, will be the perfect setting for your child's good night dreams, for a mere $4500.

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