Florida Baby Found
November 6, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Missing Child, News & Media, Parenting
The Florida Missing baby has been found in a bit of a bizarre scene. As I last wrote the babysitter had admitted to writing a letter and demanding basically the state do something, when they state didn’t she did.
Apparently She carved or bought a cedar chest just big enough for Shannon to fit in and slid right under the bed. No one would’ve been wiser to a baby being under the bed, but it was discovered that a tiny infant was in fact in it and still very much alive. The only thing missing was a bottle.
No clue where the …read more
Update in Florida Missing Baby Case
November 4, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Health, Infancy, Missing Child, Parenting
There has still been no sighting of baby Shannon, however a babysitter, Susan Baker, has come to the media with proof that she wrote the Govenor earlier this year explaining that this little girl had drug abusing parents and that she loved her and didn’t want to see it destroy the baby’s life. Police are now looking into seeing if there is a possible link in the disappearance, especially if nothing was ever done.
Back in 1987, Baker’s stepson who was only 3 disappeared and has never been found. She was charged back then with 10 years in prison for abuse. Could …read more
Leah’s Body Bib Winner
November 3, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Breastfeeding, Contests, Infancy, Parenting, giveaway
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
Last Minute Halloween Tips for Baby
October 31, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Infancy, Mommy Extras, Parenting, Toddler
Mom and dad really love this time of year, especially if it is Baby’s first Halloween and they get to dress them up. They’ll be a ton of people oohing and ahhing but this year you may actually want to put a cage over baby in order to stop the spreading of germs.n years past we didn’t really think of such things but with the surge of “swine flu and flu” you never can tell and you want you baby to be safe. Keep a hands off policy this year.
- Make sure never to take your eyes off baby, even …read more
What To Do When Mom Gets Sick
When your baby is little you do everything you can to keep them from getting sick, some may even accuse you of taking your baby’s health safety a little too far. The first time you hear Little Johnny caught pink eye you might ban him from playing with your son Sam just in case it gets back to your newest bundle of joy.
Or maybe Suzzie down the street got chicken pox and her mom asked if you’d babysit for her since she heard yours haven’t got sick yet. Yeah, that didn’t fly with me either. But what happens when you …read more
Jaeli Still Needs Breastmilk
October 28, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Breastfeeding, Finances, Infancy, News & Media, Parenting
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
Brainy Baby Gives You a FREE DVD
October 27, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Infancy, Mommy Extras, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Brainy Baby DVD is celebrating their birthday and instead of them getting a gift from you, they are giving YOU a gift. That’s right, for a short time period Brainy Baby company will be allowing you to head over and pick out one of their DVDs for free….well almost free you do have to pay shipping and handling.
This offer is only good for US residents, limit one per family and you get a choice between four DVDs:
ABCs, Music, Laugh & Learn or Shapes & Colors
The shipping and handling will be the only thing that is not free and it does come …read more
Get Your Toddler To Stay in Bed at Night
October 26, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Infancy, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
Finally you’ve managed to get your toddler from the crib/toddler bed or even out of your bed and into their own room/bed. Only one problem, now they keep sneaking into your room/bed.
Am I right? There are many solutions to this age old problem, but the most common one and something not many parents will want to hear is patience.
Tips for Getting Toddler to Bed:
- Don’t make it a big issue- If your child toddles into your room and does the whole sad eye look don’t fall for it and don’t go, “Ooh he/she wants to sleep with us.” Or start …read more
Baby Deals for October 25-31
October 25, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Finances, Infancy, Parenting
If you have a babies chances are you will want to get the Sunday Paper today just for the coupons alone. This coupon insert has 3 different Huggies coupons in itIn this post besides the diapers, wipes and baby formula I’ve also included a few toy deals happening over at some of the stores. You never know when you can snag a good deal and hide it in the closet for those upcoming holidays.
CVS:
2/$11 enfamil/similac
$29.99 plush rocking horse with sound
$9.88 huggies/pull ups jumbo pk (limit 3)
Walgreens:
$21.99 Similac Advance Infant Formula
$1.99 Comfort Smooth Wipes
50% Comfort Stretch Jumbo diaper pk ($8.99 bogo)
Target:
$6.29 …read more
Halloween Costume Codes
October 23, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Baby Care, Beyond Preschool, Infancy, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
I just wanted to make sure the readers didn’t forget that they have two offers for Halloween costumes still out there to take advantage of. I don’t know about you but I’m tired of buying the same old costume at the store.hese two online sites seem to have a different selection and things I know not everyone else on the block is going to have. I’ll be following this up with more costume ideas in the next few days, so if you have any or you like a certain one from either site please comment.
Coupon Code: BABYLUNE (for Purecostumes.com)
This coupon …read more





