Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide for Babies
December 24, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Mommy Extras, Parenting, Toddler, baby deals
I know this is last minute but I also know some will run out in the middle of the night to collect their Christmas gifts, others may not be seeing their babies in the morning so this could be bought now and given later.

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Christmas Themed Outfits- I know not everyone likes these so I’m including some that are very traditional and others that are just cute. Up first we have your traditional baby dressed as Santa
and a tiny Santa in a bunting outfit. What do you think? Are they cute?
Now here are two that would be beautiful on a toddler girl, of course the romper could also be good for a boy. As you can see one is a bit more fancy than the other but some girls are totally girly while others aren’t.
Toys: Whether you are getting these for your own baby, your grandchild or just the babies in your office one of them will surely be a winner. My favorite is the Busy Zoo Activity Center, mine have loved them both at home and doctor’s offices. When it comes to toys for babies I always lean more towards educational products and I have a love for anything Leapfrog, Little Tykes
or Baby Einstein
.
Finally lets not forget the baby furniture, diapers, diaper bags and of course bottles or breastfeeding equipement that might be needed. Many times people overlook the mom in these cases, however just a few items can make her day a little easier. For those going back to work after the baby is born she may really like a high class breastfeeding pump to help her out.
Since we were just talking about them I found a beautiful Sorelle Tuscany Convertible Crib – Cherry
that comes with the whole diaper changing pad, dresser, etc and looks amazing. It’s rich in a cherry color and costs $431.26 right now which is marked down from almost $600.
World’s Tiniest Baby
December 22, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, News & Media, Parenting

It was announced yesterday that the world record for the smallest surviving baby has been broke. The tiniest baby was actually born in August at only 9.1 ounce and she’s actually a triplet to top it off.
The tiny little baby has been name Oliviyanna, her other two siblings are: Oriyanna and Tayvanna and together they weighed less than 4 pounds.
Dad, 16-year-old Robert Page was too scared to hold them when he first saw them because they were so tiny. I think all parents feel like this but I can’t picture a baby that tiny. Today, she weighs a whopping …read more
Prenatal Asprin Safe for Pregnancy
December 22, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Health, Infancy, Mommy Extras, News & Media, Parenting

To be honest I didn’t even know there was a prenatal baby aspirin you could take while pregnant. I guess there is though and many have worried that it would becomearmful towards the pregnancy, however a new study has come out and says this is not the case.
Dr.Stephane Marret has come forward and stated that it is important to know everything mom takes during her pregnancy can effect the baby inside. Of course some things mom takes, such as vitamins and apparently prenatual baby aspirin may actually benefit them.
ABCNews:
Doctors sometimes recommend baby aspirin to pregnant women at high risk …read more
Casey Anthony May Face Death Penalty
December 20, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Missing Child, News & Media, Parenting

Last week a judge decided that Casey Anthony may face the death penalty. Many may and may not remember the missing little girl Cayleeher mother took a few days to report her missing and it took almost a year to find her body, only miles from her grandparents house. Caylee’s body was stuffed in a laundry bag and her mouth covered in duct tape, the bag was tossed on the side of a road where it fills up into a pond in the area.
Back in November Casey’s lawyers tried shifting the blame on Roy Kronk, the utility man that discovered …read more
Jon & Kate Gosslin: Officially Divorced
December 19, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, Preschool, Toddler

It was announced yesterday that Jon and Kate Gosselin, who became famous for their reality tv show, will no longer have to put up with one another…well except for the custody arrangements but these two are officially single.
The divorce papers were signed yesterday and Jon was even banned from making any money on television. Curious as to how he will make the child support payments if he can’t be on tv…maybe he’ll sell his face.
The big question however should be how are the kids coping with this new adjustment, their entire world has been flipped upside down and right side …read more
Storyhour for Babies at the Library
December 17, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Mommy Extras, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler

Gathering on mini carpets (welcome mats) in a semi circle, young ones gather around one person that reads to them stories about puppies, Santa or maybe even Clifford.
They look at the colorful pictures and oooh and ahh as each page is turned, some will be handed a book to grab and turn the pages, others will simply stare. There is one thing each little one has in common with one another, they are all under the age of 2 years old.
What? Babies in story hour? Yes, more and more libraries are recognizing that babies love to be read to and …read more
Should the Duggar’s have More Kids?
December 16, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Health, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, News & Media

Michelle Duggar, of the famous reality show, “18 Kids & Counting” on TLC has given birth to her 19th child. Now due to her already giving birth to 18 other children and coming down with gallstones, an emergency
c-section had to be done and the baby girl was born 3 months early. With all that being stated the baby is in stable condition and mom is still recovering.
So far it has been kind of hush-hush and we got to hear of the birth and that mom and baby were recovering, however new news has come out. Doctors sound worried that if …read more
Coming Up with Baby Names
December 15, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, Parenting

Whether your pregnant with your first child or your last child, coming up with a baby name can sometimes prove to be very difficult. How many of you have given birth and not had a name picked out for your child?
A week ago Gisele Bundchen, the newlywed wife of Tom Brady, gave birth to the couples first child. While Tom may have already had a son and knew what to expect they still weren’t 100% sure of the name, well at least Gisele wasn’t.
Here’s what happened with Tom Brady and Gisele:
“It’s kind of back to the drawing board,” Brady, 32, …read more
Popular Names of the Decade
December 14, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, Mommy Extras, Parenting, Toddler

I’m sure by now everyone is curious what names will be popular in 2010. But have you thought of what the most popular name of the decade has been?
NameYourTune.com has come out with their name for the decade…. “AIDEN” AND “MADELINE.” They state one reason is because of the many spellings that can be made from these beautiful names. For those that may not know, NameYourTune.com actually makes personalized songs with your child’s name, one reason they would know this. Here are a few names that were popular for 2009. Do you have any boys with these names?
TOP BOY NAMES …read more
Pampers Diaper Clutch Winner…
December 13, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Parenting, baby deals

The winner of the Pampers Clutch Giveaway goes to number 8! The winner was selected by Random.org and I’ll be writing them later tonight to collect their address. I recently got a clutch in the mail and I must say it is definitely a little helper, I no longer have to lug a diaper bag with me whenever I leave the house to run down the street, visit a nearby friend or even go to the store. Now if I’m going out for longer than an hour I take the diaper bag but for short trips the Clutch works great.
Now …read more
















