Archive for May, 2010

PostHeaderIconWhere to get ideas for baby shower decorations?

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

There are some things to prepare for when you are expecting a baby.  Many of these things are related to when the baby is born.   Nevertheless, one event that takes place ahead the birth of the baby is the baby shower.  One of the most important things in the baby shower are the baby shower decorations.      (more…)




PostHeaderIconBaby Shower Decoration Themes

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Let’s talk about a few chic Baby Shower Themes that are trendy, fashionable, and in for this season. From a mommy chic baby shower to a Hollywood red carpet baby event, there are so many great ideas you can use for party favors, food, games, and decor that will make your baby shower the top event of the season.

Hollywood Themed Baby Shower     (more…)




PostHeaderIconWhat To Look For In Child Behavior Programs

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

If you might be thinking about child behavior modification programs, be cautious before you buy! If you are confronted with residential courses, be really cautious and examine out all their credentials and references first. I know 1 parent who had to pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars for the so called group therapy, the psychologist and the educational consultant. The bills mounted up and in the end the whole seminar or residential course turned to be a fraud. When she checked a few of the references, she discovered that the folks on the phone had been paid to say all those false points.     (more…)




PostHeaderIconTraveling While Toilet Training Your Child

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Don’t think you have to stop toilet training when the family goes on vacation. You just need to be prepared for toilet training on the go.

Make sure your youngster feels comfortable with a standalone potty seat, and take it along with you. You can always set the potty seat up in the passenger seat if your youngster needs to go. Remember to pack potty liners for the potty seat, or small plastic bags. Clean-up will be much easier.     (more…)




PostHeaderIconEducational Toys

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

There is a terrifyingly huge range of baby toys on the market and entire stores devoted to the play of a toddler or baby. Of course, for most of us, those brightly colored toys are what we’ve been waiting for as our baby grew. You might be ready for a room full of entertainment for your baby, but is that really what she needs or even wants? Finding the best toys for your baby or toddler isn’t always as simple as just picking up the most colorful box on the toy aisle – or the least colorful for that matter.     (more…)




PostHeaderIconTips For Pregnant Women - Handling Back Pain

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Pregnancy might be one of the finest periods of the life of women.   It is however also one which is fraught with many problems.  Of these, back pain is just one of the worst.  The explanation is that standard back pain medications are a bit too dangerous affair - you simply can not pop any tablet.  Who knows what result it could have.   There are some easy tips which can go a long way in helping you handle back pain.     (more…)




PostHeaderIconBaby Clubs

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

BabiesOnline - Free baby samples, coupons, magazines, baby contests, much more!

BabytoBee - Free stuff for any Mother or Father-to-be!

Beech-Nut - Get free starter kit - includes free jars of food and coupons

Carter’s Celebration Club - Join to receive a 20% off coupon along with mailings including special offers for their clothing stores

Chuck E. Cheese - Get $250 in Chuck E. Cheese’s gift cards

Earth’s Best - $4.00 worth of baby food coupons from Earth’s Best

Enfamil - Join the Family Beginnings club to receive a free diaper bag full of coupons, free samples, more. $250 value, courtesy of PlanningFamily.com

Gerber - Join the “Start Healthy, Stay Healthy” club to receive $141 in free coupons and offers, courtesy of PlanningFamily.com

Heinz - Join Heinz Baby Club to receive a baby bag full of coupons, growth chart, diaper changing pad, and free Heinz product samples

Huggies - Join Huggies Baby Network to receive coupons, free samples, and special promotions from Huggies

Luvs - Join Luvs.com to receive coupons, free samples, and enter to win a 1 month supply of diapers

Motherhood Maternity - Print and bring a voucher to their store to get a gift bag full of coupons, samples, and more from Motherhood Maternity

Old Navy - Free Old Navy coupons and offers from CoolSavings

Our365 Baby Club - Join to get free diapers and wipes coupons, baby product coupons, and special offers from Gerber, Johnson & Johnson, more

Pampers - Get a $1.50 Pampers coupon and sign up to receive more special offers from Pampers.com

Playtex Baby - Free offers and newsletter from Playtex

Pottery Barn Kids - Get a Free $500 gift card to Pottery Barn Kids

Publix Baby Club - Coupons for Free full-size baby products and more

Quality Health - Free coupons and savings for products you use every day. Top brands like Snuggle, Tylenol, Kleenex, Purell, more

Save-A-Lot - Sign up for the “Being Well” baby club and start receiving special offers in the mail

Similac Strong Moms Club - Join Similac’s club to to receive free coupons, information, and special offers from Similac. Up to $329 value.

Target - Free coupons and offers to use at Target from CoolSavings

Toys R Us - Get a free $1000 gift card to use at Toys ‘R Us

Wal-Mart.com - Free samples of baby products and products for mom

Free Baby Stuff




PostHeaderIconCamping Tips - Plan Ahead For Maximum Family Fun

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Camping is essentially for those of us who love the outdoors and can do without all of the comforts of home for a short while. However, just loving the outdoors is not enough to guarantee that the experience will be a fun one. The essentials of having fun in the great outdoors are preparation and an open mind. Preparation is easy, if you follow some simple rules.     (more…)




PostHeaderIconPostpartum Depression - Effects on the Infant

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Postpartum depression in mothers often has a negative impact on the infant:

  • The newborn may grow up with behavioral problems. Children of depressed mothers are more prone to develop problems in behavior. This includes sleeping problems, the child is aggressive and hyperactive;
  • Development of child is very slow: they may learn to walk and talk later that is normally expected and they may also experience problems in school;
  • The child may have difficulty in establishing relationships, make friends and be socially withdrawn in general;
  • It has been revealed in recent studies that children of depressed mothers are more dependent on others, are less active and have low self-esteem.

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PostHeaderIconWhy Strawberry Shortcake is making a huge comeback!

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Why Strawberry Shortcake is making a huge comeback!

Strawberry Shortcake is the sweetest theme for a little girl’s party. Not only popular today, but Strawberry Shortcake has proven to be a timeless classic. Moms may remember their own fondness of Strawberry and friends. We all named are cat custard, or are stuffed animals after the red headed sweetheart. We love to teach and learn Strawberry Shortcake Games as little kids, know its time to pass that special feeling on to our daughters.     (more…)