Giving Preemies a Hand
March 29, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Health, Infancy, Labor & Delivery, Mommy Extras
When her own child was born 3 months premature she knew that once she got through this she would help preemies one way or another. Seven years later, Dr. Yamile Jackson, has created something that will do just that. A pair of The Zaky’s for your preemie.
What is a Zaky? They are two things actually, one is it is a therapeutic pillow for your tiny one and it is also a hand. A hand, so your baby is always comforted knowing someone is there.
Here’s info from the website:
Scent it with your own scent – place it on the chest …read more
Mommy Inventor: Julie Jumonville
March 20, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Breastfeeding, Health, interviews
Julie Jumonville is doing what many of us moms wish we could do, she’s making products that are safe for our children. Not only that but she’s making her thoughts become a reality. At Upspring.com, Julie’s site, she has created Milkscreen tests and is now coming out with the Night Knight and Walking Wings. Lets get to know the creator of these wonderful products just a little and see what type of inspiration she can give the rest of us.
What is your name and how many children do you have? Any babies, if so what ages?Julie Jumonville and I have …read more
Mommy Inventors: Hope Gibbs
February 20, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Mommy Extras, Parenting
What is your name and how many children do you have? Any babies, if sowhat ages?
Anna, 13, and Dylan, 9
What is it you created and why? How did you create it? (ie, what inspired you)
I make handrolled beeswax candles, wine rings, and jewelry made of sterling, pearls, and glass beads. I started doing it in on September 2, 2001 — after peeling 5 lbs. of garlic while watching the aftermath of 9-11 and knew I had to do something constructive with my nervous energy. Making something pretty seemed an obvious choice. But within a month …read more






