Baby Articles
These babise are complicated aren't they? Just have a look at some of the stuff you need to know...
Baby Animals: Gotta Love ‘Em
There is a universal appeal when one sees a baby animal, especially animals of the mammalian persuasion. I mean, the baby snake or fish just isn’t what you can consider “cute.” But show me a puppy or a piglet or even a baby giraffe, and I’ll show you the way to an animal lover’s heart.
Baby’s First Birthday Bash
You and your baby both made it! He’s a year old! It’s time to celebrate with a big-boy first birthday bash for your baby. For a baby bash to remember, try these simple but fun ideas.
Making A Baby Gift Basket
It is fun to buy baby gifts from someone’s registry, but often it can be even more fun to put together a personalized baby gift basket.
Baby Bedding Basics
There are some basics every parent should know when it comes to buying baby bedding. First of all, baby bedding is a very specialized market. Therefore, it can only be found in a few select retail stores and many places online. This also means that you get charged a lot for something that is not very big. A high quality baby bedding set can set you back at least $150 and that is on the low end.
Baby Bedding Basics
There are some basics every parent should know when it comes to buying baby bedding. First of all, baby bedding is a very specialized market. Therefore, it can only be found in a few select retail stores and many places online. This also means that you get charged a lot for something that is not very big. A high quality baby bedding set can set you back at least $150 and that is on the low end.
Making A Beautiful Baby Blanket
It is not difficult to make a beautiful baby blanket that you will be proud to give as a gift. You need a few basic supplies and you will be set!
Don’t Forget the Baby Book
The baby book is an important journal of your child’s first years. In the baby book there are places to record all kinds of special events, from the first statistics about the birth to information about doctor’s visits and dental records.
Where to Look for Affordable Baby Clothes
Once the newness has worn off a little, you will realize that your baby grows very fast. So fast, in fact, that he may need new clothes on the average of every two months during the first year. The sizing of baby clothes just does not apply to most children. For example, my four month old is now wearing 6-12 month clothes. There is no way he will still be in 6-12 month clothes when he is a year old.
The Baby Crib: Your Child’s First Bed
It is up to you as parents whether you want a baby crib to be your child’s first bed or not. Some parents are proponents of “co-sleeping,” in which a baby sleeps in bed with the parents, sometimes up to two or more years. Other parents choose a baby crib for their child to sleep in, especially if their baby is an active sleeper or makes lots of noise at night. Remember, it is up to you--don’t let anyone make you feel bad about your decision.
It Doesn’t Have to Be “Baby Furniture” to be Furniture For a Baby
When planning a nursery for your baby, deciding what kind of baby furniture you will need is the first important decision. Most furniture in the room does not have to be “special baby furniture.” The exceptions to this are the crib and the changing table.
How To Find The Perfect Baby Gift
The first thing you should do when trying to choose the perfect baby gift is consider the parents. Let’s be honest here. Babies do not give a rat’s behind about what they wear for the first year or so, as long as it is comfy. A great baby gift is something the baby’s parents will think is cute, witty, entertaining, or practical.
If I Had a Baby Girl
If I had a baby girl, I would not dress her in pink all the time. Pink is just not our best color. We would just have to find beautiful blue and green dresses instead. If I had a baby girl, I would not ever allow her to dress like a miniature Christina Aguilera or whoever is in style in a few years. I believe the little girl is an endangered species being replaced by something called a “tween” invented by advertising executives.
Beyond the Pink: Fresh Ideas For The Baby Nursery
The baby nursery evokes images of teddy bears, the smell of baby powder, and the unmistakable sound of Brahms’ Lullaby being plunked out by a wobbly mobile. How do we adapt the traditional ideas of what a baby’s nursery “should be” with the modern style that so many adults enjoy?
Yo, Baby! That Outfit is So Phat! Can I Hang At Your Crib?
The Baby Phat line of clothing, despite the misleading name, is not just for babies at all. It is a hip, sexy line of urban wear started by hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons as a publicity stunt. He designed “baby tees” with the phrase Baby Phat on them for models to wear at his Phat Farm runway shows. His wife now is in charge of Baby Phat’s unique image, known worldwide by their slinky cat logo.
The Most Useful Baby Product Ever
If you asked parents what their favorite baby product was, you would get a lot of different responses. Some choose baby products based on convenience and others would choose based on the product’s effectiveness. Can we live without the product, or is it an item that has become absolutely indispensable?
Stepping Out In Style: What You Should Know About Baby Shoes
One of the cutest things parents see at the store is a tiny pair of baby shoes. But beware! Without some baby shoe know-how, you may end up purchasing something that is either useless or harmful to your baby. Do you really want to be the crazy parents who blow $50 on designer sneakers for a baby who can’t even walk?
Celebrity Baby Shower!!!
Guess what? You have just been chosen to host a baby shower for . Didn’t know she was pregnant? Must be the personal trainer she has… Anyway, you have an unlimited budget, so how will you throw a baby shower to remember? Follow these simple guidelines and your guests will have a great time.
A Baby Shower Favor That Won’t Get Thrown Away
If you have ever hosted a party of any kind, you know how hard it is to come up with good favors. Baby shower favors are no exception, being especially difficult. If only showers were like the parties we used to go to as kids, where you were thrilled to be sent home with a rubber ball and a few Pixy Stix!
Baby Shower Games
My first experience with shower games was for several different bridal showers. Those shower games were usually pretty harmless—things like “guess how many mints are in the bowl,” or “what does that utensil do?” Not bad. However, once I had crossed into Baby Shower Land, I could tell that the baby shower games were another thing entirely.
Finding A Great Baby Shower Gift 101
Quite frankly, babies do not have the awareness or the ability to complain when you buy them weird stuff. But their parents do. So don’t make any baby shower gift gaffes! A great baby shower gift is something the baby’s parents will like, and if you care about that sort of thing, something the other guests will think is neat.
Chose the perfect baby shower gift
The first thing you should do when trying to choose the perfect baby shower gift is consider the parents. Quite frankly, babies do not have the awareness or the ability to complain when you buy them weird stuff. But their parents do. A great baby shower gift is something the baby’s parents will think is cute, funny, entertaining, or practical, and if you care about that sort of thing, something the other guests will think is neat.
A New Age Baby Shower Idea
A new trend in baby showers is the “blessing shower,” which is designed outside the idea of having a big party for the unborn child. Instead, this baby shower idea celebrates the woman who is in the process of becoming a mother. It is a chance for her to bond with her female friends one final time before she undergoes the transformation from woman to mother.
Creating the Unique Baby Shower Invitation
***Warning: These baby shower invitations are not for the faint of heart. If you think Martha Stewart’s crafts are too complicated, you may not like making these baby shower invitations either.***
Getting and Keeping a Great Baby Sitter
In today’s age of the “super-nanny,” when kids can be demanding and difficult to control, how do you find a great baby-sitter? Not long-term care, but a responsible person to watch your child on a Friday night—that kind of baby sitter. To quote my favorite ghost movie, who you gonna call?
The Mega Baby Store: Your Best Friend and Worst Enemy
If you have never had a baby before, and this is your first, you are about to meet one of the greatest challenges to the new parent: going to the baby store. Not the store where you buy babies, silly, the store with all the STUFF that babies are supposed to have. At least this is what they will tell you at the baby store.
Know What You Are Looking For in a Baby Stroller
How are you planning on using your stroller? What’s your stroller style? Answering the following questions will help you decide what the best stroller is for you and your baby.
Creating A Personalized Baby Gift
One of the nicest things you can do for new parents is create a unique personalized baby gift that they can always treasure. Personalized baby gifts are nice because you can often spend less money and still have a gift that the baby’s parents will treasure.
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