For years when ever one of my children was sick I'd call the doctor to explain the symptoms. Naturally, the office would ask "Does your child have a fever?" And I'd always respond, "Yes, s/he's warm but not enough for me to stick a thermometer up the bum." So sorry, so graphic, but I only ...
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You may remember that last year Bebe au Lait created a distinct company - Lille - to encompass products for their smallest customers, to include the Everyday Luxury Blanket, Quib Four-Sided Bib, Throw Blanket and Hooded Towel. Part of creating a unique company for kids includes designing w...
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A Day in the Life of Diaper Rash
One of the very first things I bought while pregnant with my first child was a tube of Bou...
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By now we all know the basics of sleep safety for infants. One of the easiest (and, frankly, cutest) ways to help protect your little one is to remove loose blankets and use a SleepSack instead. Most crib bedding sets include adorable blankets that, while have a style element for the n...
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When BABYBJÖRN got to work on a cradle, it had four requirements: help baby fall asleep, be comfortable, have an attractive design and above all the cradle had to be safe. The result is the first of its kind Cradle Harmony. The Cradle is a parent's dream (lightweight, safe, simple des...
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I still remember the first time a friend of mine (Amy, actually) told me she was making baby food for her daughter. I admit I kind of thought she was crazy. I figured I wasn't crafty enough in the kitchen, didn't have enough time and, frankly, wasn't crunchy enough to commit to that. I am ...
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As much as I love wearing baby Max, sometimes it's more of a necessity than a choice. Between walking to and from the bus stop every day, running errands on base with three kids, going to various sports lessons, and keeping up our home... wearing baby Max is a must. Also a must? Something ...
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Bathing a new baby can be intimidating, even when it's not your first time around. The first few months of Max's life, when we lived in Alabama, we only bathed him in the sink because we didn't have a baby bath. It honesty took us that entire time to get used to it with Max that didn't inv...
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The Shopping Mama™ was founded by Kate Marsh Lord in January of 2009 to share the latest and greatest in gear, clothes and toys for kids. After graduating law school and moving around the world with her Air Force husband, Kate settled down and had three beautiful little ones.The children changed her online motivation from researching legal issues to tracking down the best in everything for kids from strollers to monogrammed onesies.Kate is proud to partner with several brands as an ambassador
