Belated Happy Holidays!!!

Hi All:

So sorry I've been neglecting my blog! Just had a lot going on throughout the holidays! But I'm back up and running.....For your enjoyment I'm posting a picture of my son dressed as a tree...

BTW...This was his 1st Christmas. Hilarious!

Just in Time for Christmas...or any other occasion!

I love personalized items! So I was definitely thrilled when I came across a site that sells personalized music Cd's for children. My Kids Music offers several choices including a Christmas CD with popular songs such as Joy To the World, Silent Night, and We Wish You A Merry Christmas with a twist...your child's name is mentioned on each and every track.

Price tag: regularly priced at $19.95. On sale for $17.95

Breastmilk and Asthma

Studies have found that breast feeding your baby for more than four months will actually improve lung function and help protect baby from asthma later in life but only if the mother does not suffer from the disorder herself. Click here to read entire article.

Infant Swim Resource

Many of you may have already learned about this valuable resource in drowning prevention but it's such a worthy resource it deserves another blurb!

Dr. Harvey Barnett developed the first and only drowning prevention strategy that has earned a 100% safety record...for children! Beginning at a 6 months children can learn life safing techiniques involving real world circumstances. Most lessons are taught with the child fully clothed! For more information and to find a certified instructor in your area click here.

Now Baby Can Have a Little Bling...And You Too!

When I wanted to commemorate the birth of my son I looked for a piece of jewelry that I could have with me always but nothing seemed to grab me. Everything seemed, ummm... just not right.I did however settle on a double heart necklace from Tiffany's that bares my son's initials. I do wish that I had come across Rocks To Buy Baby.

Started by mompreneuers, Amanda Jaron, Amanda Langston, and Melisa LaTour, this hip jewelry company has something for baby, mom, and grandma! There are so many pieces to choose from that I'm sure you won't have as hard a time finding something to celebrate your special delivery as I did!

Pictured above Baby Bling in blue. Price Tag: $99

Love, Love, Love This Baby Carrier!

Hey Moms...here's another product review. I absolutely love the Baby Bjorn City Carrier (and trust me, I've tried quite a few). I'm a lazy mom and dread lugging the stroller in and out of the car. But I'm gonna have to do it eventually because the Baby Bjorn City Carrier only holds infants up to 25lbs. My little guy is 18lbs so let the count down begin to stroller time! Price tag: 79.99. Shop in stores at Babies R US and Target or online at http://www.babiesrus/ and http://www.target.com/.

American Baby Magazine Presents: Pumpkin Patch Babies!!

American Baby Magazine runs photo contests constantly. Well this one is just the cutest ever and just in time for Halloween! Check out some of the entries below:

Breast Cancer Awareness: "C" Is For Cure Onsies.

Even little ones can lend their support in these cute, "C" Is For Cure Onsies". Click here to purchase. Price Tag $14.99.

For Fashionista Moms: To Splurge or To Budget?

Burberry Infant's Duffle Coat, sizes 9 month-12 month

Old Navy Hooded Toggle Coat, sizes 6 month-5T


Hey Moms! This one is for the kiddies. I found a great coat a Saks Fifth Avenue (yes, I admit I love, love, love Saks) The coat is by Burberry, so you know it's not cheap, $253.00. But before I decided on that one I took a look at Old Navy. And guess what...I found a similar coat for only $25.88 regularly priced at $34.50. Check 'em out and you tell me...to splurge or to budget?


To purchase the splurge item, shop online at http://www.saks.com/. To purchase the budget item, visit any Old Navy or shop online at http://www.oldnavy.com/.

By the way, Old Navy is having a great sale...on everything!

Wow! Nasal Aspirators That You May Actually Use!

Hallelujah! Now I can get rid of that funky bulb thing that is supposed to get the little boogies out of my son's nose. I found two great alternatives!

Cleanoz is an electric nose cleaner with disposable nozzle pieces. To see a video on how it works click here.

Price Tag: $49.99

Another great nose aspirator I found was developed by a UK mompreneur. She designed the aspirator after giving birth to premature triplets. Mompreneur based her deisgns on aspirators used in the hospital and came up with this groovy, easy to use gadget. , Baby Nose Clear.

Price Tag: $11.74

Toy Wishes Magazine's Picks: Top 12 Toys for 2007!

Toy Wishes Magazine has released their picks for what's hot in toys. Just in time for the holidays! Here's the list:

1. American Idol Talent Challenge
   
2. Aqua Dots Super Studio
   
3. Barbie Girls


4. Eye-Clops


5. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock


6. Hannah Montana Singing Dolls and Pop Star Stage


7. Nerf N-Strike Disc Shot


8. Rubik's Revolution


9. Smart Cycle


10. Spotz


11. Swypeout Online Battle Racing


12. Transformers Arm Blasters & Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee

FDA Panel Has Decided:Don't Use Cold Meds in Children Under 6!

Federal health advisers decided that cold and cough medicines don't work in kids and it was recommended that they not be used in children under 6.

In two separate votes, the panelists said the medicines shouldn't’t be used in children younger than 2 or in those younger than 6. A third vote, to recommend against use in children 6 to 11, failed. For more on this click here.