How many of you love seeing those cover models? I know several love getting the magazines just to see who is on the front cover, some like to style after the models and the others wish to look like themNow how many of you are sickened at the fact that most of them are airbrushed in one form or another?
I don’t know about you but I’d like to see the pictures as is, without all the touch-ups.
It has recently come out that magazines actually airbrush babies. Yes, that’s right, not even babies can have a bit of extra weight on …read more

Yes, we are back with the baby deals, sorry I missed the past few but I have been really under the weather. I still am but wanted to get these out to you.
Keep in mind there are many stores not near me so if you have baby deals near you please list them in the comment section so another reader could take advantage of the deal. After all we do want to help each other out.
CVS:
CVS brand: Ultra Thins $9.99 or Soft Cloths $7.99
Coupon in the CVS flyer for $2 off Enfamil or Similac
Walgreens:
Jumbo pck Walgreens diapers $5.99
Comfort Smooth wipes …read more

Gretchen Penny created the Easy Expression Handsfree pumping bra but when she met a mother for the first time that had a preemie she learned even more. Here’s her tips for all those new moms out there.
Tips for Families with Preemies trying to Keep Healthy This Season
Employ Good Hand Washing: You don’t have to be an expert to know that hand washing is essential in keeping germs at bay. Preemies are more susceptible to infections and any one coming in contact with a preemie baby should wash his or her hands.
Keep Baby Warm This Winter: While preemies are in the …read more

I know how hard it is when you first bring home that bundle of energy, especially those first few nights when you must learn which cry means what. Am I right?pple iphone figured out parents need this too and have now made a new application for the iphone that will distinguish what your baby’s cry means.
An example:
The iphone said one baby was sleepy and gave a list of suggestions, here are two: 1. Read a story softly to baby 2. go on a walk with baby in a confortable stroller.
The crying generator only seems to come up with 5 different …read more

One lucky reader won the Leah’s Body Bib, this contest got 21 entries, which kind of made me sad as I know I’ve seen more before. Leah handcrafted each item on her Etsy page and these adorable bibs go over the entire outfit so you never have to worry about a juice stain on that white t-shirt/white dress again.
The winner will need to contact me via email homemom3@gmail.com with your mailing address so I can get it out to her.  The winner of the contest was #14.
 helenlam The Zoo Animals design for the bib is really cute
Congratulations to the happy …read more

Etsy weekend shopping… I’ve been scouting around for some early gift shopping ideas. I love this blanket made by TLC Blankets and Things that I found at Etsy.
Under Construction Cuddly Minky Blanket
$85
It’s a handmade blanket with a color patchwork-type look and heavy-equipment for little guys (or girls) theme. It’s made of minky and chenille, measure 30.5″ x 38″ in diameter, and it’s personalized with the name of your choice. Convo the seller for other customization and color choice ideas.

On the Farm Cuddly Minky Blanket
$85
Another cute blanket with a farm theme. It has the same dimensions as the blanket above. …read more

Earlier this month it was announced on both Facebook and Twitter that a newborn baby was born with a very rare eating disorder. There was a shout-out for anyone willing to help.
What was it? Baby Jaeli was allergic to just about anything she could eat and would need a supply of breastmilk, but her mother couldn’t supply the amount needed.
Facebook and Twitter jumped up to the cause letting everyone know about the situation and it has now been announced that 60 complete strangers have donated breastmilk. By the way, it costs $4.25 per ounce of breastmilk from the Human Milk Banking Association …read more

For those of you that want to help support “Breast Cancer Awareness” you can and so can your little baby. I went around the web looking for placing/items that actually supported or donated to the cause.ou can also visit Susan G. Komen site and read stories about those that have had breast cancer, those that have lost a loved one from it to finding out how you can support the cause.
Currently Plain Mary is actually donating 20% of all proceeds for those that purchase anything from her pink pages. Hurry on over, there’s stuff like: embroidered burp clothes, mini …read more

I was sent a free Koala Kuddles to review and one to giveaway so stick around a read the rest of this post to find out how you can win one. The Koala Kuddles actually has three swaddling plankets per package.
The first thing I noticed was how thing these blankets are, these are meant to swaddle the baby but not to be used as a blanket outside in the cold. With that being stated lets go explore the blankets.
The Koala Kuddles Swaddle blankets are made of 100% cotton and each time you wash it it actually gets softer. It does …read more

Alex Lange,  4-month-old baby, is being denied health insurance because at 17lb he is too fat.  While many doctors would be happy to see a chubby baby vs a baby that is too thin, this one is making the workers at Rocky Mountain Health Plans shake their heads.
No, can do. They will not support this little baby boy.
Okay, I know America is worried about the “fat children” but this is a 4-month-old little baby. Could this not be just those awkward months? I know my own children got fat during the first year and then evened out after their first …read more