Babies, babies, babies!

Seems like everybody’s having them these days, doesn’t it?

I remember when I was pregnant with my first child, I armed myself with my baby registry scanner and registered for just about every single thing I could find.  I registered for bottles, pacifiers and toys I’d never even use.  When a friend of mine asked me if I registered for a layette, I said “A wha-?”

I honestly never even thought about what I’d bring the baby home in.  I had no idea they took pictures of the baby in the hospital and I seriously didn’t know that I should get a super cute outfit to put on my baby when it was time for the pictures.

When I was finally schooled on the facts and traditions of parenthood, I then had to choose the layette I’d want my baby to wear.   I looked in stores and online and really wanted to make sure I chose what would not only look adorable, I wanted something that was super soft and okay against my babies sensitive skin.

According to First Impressions,  a layette is made up of all the soft pieces your newborn needs for his or her fist days and weeks.  These include:

• 6-8 Footed Coveralls
• 1 Hooded Towel
• 1 Hat
• 4-6 Convertible Gowns
• 4-6 Blankets
• 1 Robe
• 4-6 pair of pants
• 3 Take me home sets
• 9-12 bodysuits Continue Reading For More On First Impressions Baby Clothes

“How is it?”

“It’s AWESOME.”

“Yeah?  Why?”

“Because it’s chewy.”

If my one year old could talk, that’s the conversation I would have had with him about the Smart Mom Teething Bling necklace.  How do I know this?  Because I have a 30 year old friend who chews on EVERYTHING and I had that conversation with him.

These cool Teething Bling pendants and bangles are non-toxic, latex-free, food–safe, even dishwasher-friendly!  I got the turquoise pendant and everyone seems to be fighting over it.  My baby, the one it’s intended for, happily ripped it off my neck (it comes with a break away feature) and then my four year old took it from him.

This was after I had that conversation with my 30 year old friend, of course.  Everyone wants to try it.  Even I decided to chew on it a little.  Between you and me, I actually have this on my side of the bed because it prevents me from biting my nails when I read at night.

Never in my life have I managed to quit biting my nails.  I get so into the book I’m reading at night, I don’t even notice that I’m doing it.  With the Smart Mom Teething Bling necklace I got, I absentmindedly chew on that and I’ve now got nails I actually get to paint and file!  They were actually getting TOO long and I had to shorten them the other day, so how cool is that?!

These super cute, super stylish teething products are designed for adults to wear to soothe and entertain babies with emerging teeth. Children with fully developed teeth may be able to bite through Teething Bling. Therefore, parents need to determine what is best for their own situation and child and as always, Smart Mom reminds everyone that children should never be left unattended with jewelry of any kind.

In honor of the many mothers and children who inspire us daily, a percentage of all retail sales goes to these worthy organizations:

http://www.curesearch.org

http://www.dressforsuccess.org

(in special memory of Maria Jankowski Maurer)

Ever put your baby in the stroller for a little mall walking and have to show the diaper bag under the seat in the basket?  The next thing you know, you have loads of other things in there and the baby needs a diaper change.  With the  Andromeda’s Attic hand made stroller bags, there’s no digging necessary!

Andromeda’s Attic hand made stroller bagsre designed to hang from the handle of your stroller and hold your baby’s things as well as yours.  There are three types of stroller bags available (from the site)-

Small/Umbrella:

This is designed to fit on any standard sized umbrella stroller as well as any larger stroller that has one handle bar straight across.  It has one main pocket and 2 smaller ones.(Measurements tk)

Large/Double:

This bag is longer, has 3 main pockets and three smaller ones.  It is designed to fit a side by side stroller with one handle bar straight across. (Measurements tk)

Custom:

This option is available if the measurements of the above two bags will not accommodate your stroller.  I will guide you through what measurements I need and will custom fit the bag to your particular stroller.

Each bag has one large pocket to hold any diapers or snacks and built in are two smaller compartments to hold smaller things like keys or phones.  The bags are collapsable, so they fold up with your stroller so once it’s on you don’t have the hassle of taking it off!

The Wii Mommies Cool Mom Guide to Fitness are giving one of these great bags away TOMORROW!  You can head on over to the Wii Mommies Forum at www.CoolMomGuide.com/Forums and take part in our all day competition to win up to 18 great prizes from various sponsors, including Andromeda’s Attic.  For more details on the competition, head on over to the Wii Mommies Blog and read the Olympics post!

Today is the last day for the Cool Mom Guide Goes Green Giveaway, sponsored by ecostore USA! One lucky winner will receive the entire Baby Care line, including Baby Wash, Massage Oil, Moisturizer, Nappy Balm, Shampoo, Sleepytime Bath and Soap!  Contest ends at 8PM EST! Continue Reading For More On The Momspective Goes Green Giveaway

Don’t forget to check out the Cool Mom Guide Goes Green Giveaway, sponsored by ecostore USA! One lucky winner will receive the entire Baby Care line, including Baby Wash, Massage Oil, Moisturizer, Nappy Balm, Shampoo, Sleepytime Bath and Soap! Continue Reading For More On The Momspective Goes Green ecoStore Baby Massage Oil