1800Diapers.com
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
When I was a brand new mom, one thing I was always grateful for was the mounds of baby stuff family and friends gave us before our babies was born. I was never for want of anyting. But then, inevitably and quite sadly to be honest, all of our baby supplies ran out and my husband and I needed to buy diapers, shampoos, baby detergent, wipes, etc ourselves. If 1800diapers.com had been around in those days, I tell you, it would have saved me a lot of time and hassel. I could make my lists beforehand and then order my baby goods all in one convenient place. As a seasoned mom and avid online shopper, a service like 1800diapers.com simply makes life easier! There's no question about it.1800diapers.com has the largest selection of baby care necessities online as well as fast, free shipping. And you know, you can't beat free shipping!
Labels: great services, must-haves
posted by Jennifer James @ 11:44 AM,
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In Honor of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
It's Tuesday and you know what that means, ladies -- the start of the American Idol week! I love American Idol! If you're as in love with American Idol as I am, check out this adorable onesie from Babesta. Taking inspiration from the hottest show on TV, Babesta.com created the onesie, Adorable Idol, in both pink and blue so moms and dads can have their own little idol. It also comes in tees.
Labels: must-haves
posted by Jennifer James @ 7:31 PM,
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OK -- Why Haven't I Heard of This Company Before -- Babylicious!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
BABYLICIOUS
I receive tons of press releases. Really, I do. Most of them are really great. And a select few really get me all happy and giddy inside. I received one yesterday that really got me excited.Have you ever heard of Babylicious? Until yesterday, I hadn't. Maybe it's because my girls haven't been babies in five years. Even though my girls are no longer slobbering all over the place or crawling around on their
knees, I still can't help but be absolutely ecstatic about Babylicous. I think it's their designs. No, maybe it's their colors. Whatever it is, they're great!One of their hot items for spring is their 100% terry cloth bath mitt. It comes in five wonderful collections: Groovy Pink, Groovy Blue, Islands, Posie, and Happy.
Labels: babies, must-haves
posted by Jennifer James @ 12:58 PM,
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Television and the Under Two Set
Friday, February 23, 2007
These days I watch television and so do my children, who are eight and six. But when they were babies and toddlers, there wasn't a sole television in our house. My husband and I just weren't having it. There was -- and is, for that matter -- to much garbage and sexually suggestive stuff on television, even in commercials. I couldn't take it and as a sensitive mom of little ones, I refused to let my girls take in mindless entertainment. That was years ago, now there are whole television channels devoted to "teaching" the under two set everything from shapes and colors to letters and numbers.This article, Diaper Demographic, which ran in the Washington Post this week dissects these channels whose sole market are children two and under. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has long recommended that children under the age of two not watch television at all. And researchers from Harvard have said when babies watch television, there is typically no parent interaction going on, so what's the point? On the other hand, some psychiatrists have claimed television does no harm to children and watching the tube can indeed help them learn.
So, bottom line, is it safe to let your babies and toddlers watch television? Ultimately, it's your call as a parent. I happen to agree with the AAP. In my opinion, TV is simply unnecessary for children this young. What do you think?
Labels: babies, education, health, toddlers, TV
posted by Jennifer James @ 10:45 AM,
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SIDS Prevention: Don't Over-Wrap Your Infant
Monday, February 19, 2007
When my daughters were just teeny, tiny babies I always worried about SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). My mother and father had a baby who died from SIDS and from what my mother told me of the experience, it was absolutely horrible. Walking into a room and then seeing your baby dead is nothing any parent wants to go through. Because of the prevalence of SIDS in the black community, I will always write reminders about SIDS prevention. One of the best ways to keep your baby from succumbing to SIDS is to put her to sleep on her back, instead of on her stomach or lying on her side. It's also quite important not to over-wrap your baby. "In my practice, I often find that new parents haven't been told about all the risk factors for SIDS, how to properly put their baby to sleep or that they should never over-swaddle," said Ann Halbower, director of the Children's Center Sleep Disorders Program at Johns Hopkins. "It's a conversation that's just not happening often enough in pediatricians' offices."According to the article, Over-Wrapping Babies in Winter Boosts SIDS Risk, there are eight things parents can do to prevent SIDS.
* Place babies face up in the crib. * Put babies' feet closer to the foot of the bed; this keeps babies from rolling down. * Tuck in blankets at babies' feet; never tuck blankets in higher than the armpit. * Never cover a baby's face or head, since infants release most of their extra body heat through their head. * Never fall asleep with a baby on the couch, since you could roll over on or drop the baby. * Don't allow a baby to share a bed with older siblings and/or parents; the baby can be kept in the parents' room, but only in his or her own crib. * Don't rely on baby apnea monitors; These monitors can detect heart rhythm disturbances or lapses in breathing, but cannot pick up on drops in oxygen levels and other subtle changes leading up to SIDS. * Keep in mind that premature babies are at higher risk for SIDS.
posted by Jennifer James @ 10:16 AM,
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Thinking Tots
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Where is was once commonly accepted that babies cannot form memories, new research says otherwise.According to leading researchers who specialize in babies and their memories, babies are highly intelligent individuals
Miss Oakes said she studied infants by watching how long they would look at something. Babies will look longer at something new than something they are familiar with, she said, which allows researchers to calculate how long the baby remembers something.
Between 6 and 18 months, babies have been recorded to have an increase in short and long term memory.
Labels: breaking research
posted by Jennifer James @ 2:29 AM,
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Baby Knits
Friday, February 16, 2007
If there was ever ONE thing I wish I could do it's this: knit. Although knitting is all-the-rage these days I, for one, don't have a clue where or how to start. To my credit, I have purchased a few how-to books, but I'd just as soon be trying to read Mandarin Chinese with all of the counting and the stitches and such. One of these days, though...one of these days, I will know how to knit.
For those of you out there who have mastered the fine art of needle crafting (lucky you!) here are a few books to walk you through making beautiful clothes and blankets for babies.
 Little Box of Crochet for Baby |  Baby Knits Kit: Instructions and Tools for 20 Snuggly Projects |
Labels: books
posted by Jennifer James @ 1:30 AM,
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Beware the Rota Teq Vaccine for Babies
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The FDA announced that 28 babies who were given the Rota Teq -- a vaccine against diarrhea -- developed a potentially fatal bowel problem.The babies developed intussusception, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which the intestine gets blocked or twisted.If your doctor insists on giving your baby this vaccine, be vigilant that you don't want them to receive it. And be sure to mention the FDA warning.
Sixteen of the 28 babies required hospitalization and surgery. The other 12 needed enemas to reduce the intussusception. None died.
posted by Jennifer James @ 9:03 PM,
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Heart Transplants for Children Under Two
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
It is my intense wish that as a parent you never have to think about saving your baby's life through a heart transplant. However, I am keenly aware of the power of knowledge and for that reason, I am sharing this story.
Babies and children up to two years of age can have heart transplants from others whose blood type doesn't match theirs. After two years of age, hearts that don't match can't be used in transplants.
Labels: breaking research, health
posted by Jennifer James @ 9:24 PM,
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Your Organic Baby
Monday, February 12, 2007
It's always beneficial to feed your baby as many pure foods as possible and use as many pure body products on your baby as is affordable. That means, breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months of his/her life and using all-natural or organic body and hair products on your baby.
Here's a great set of products I found to nourish your baby's body: Bod for Bubs - Bub Pack. From Upurea: They say beautiful things come in small packages. This pack is ideal for traveling or a great gift idea. Contains: one face cloth: Mothers Milk, a body lotion for hydrating & soothing dry skin, Splish Splash, a 2 in 1 shampoo & body wash and Bubbaloos Bum Spray – especially for little bottoms!
Contains: splish splash body wash (50ml), bubbaloo bum spray (50ml), mothers milk body lotion (50ml), face cloth.
posted by Jennifer James @ 8:55 PM,
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It's all the rage: Baby Signing
Saturday, February 03, 2007
I'm sure you've heard about it: baby sign language. It's new, hip, happenin' and causing some moms of babies concern. The question is: Should you sign to your baby?According to this recent article, children do not experience any speech delays if they were taught to sign as babies. Additionally, children who were taught sign language had higher IQs than their peers who weren't.
So, I guess you want to start sign language class for you and your baby? If you'd like to get started I recommend this book (right). It's short, simple, easily transportable and easy to understand.
posted by Jennifer James @ 11:17 PM,
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Don't Give Babies Cough and Cold Medicine: It Doesn't Work and it Can be Fatal!
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Consumer Reports has a warning for all parents of babies and toddlers: Don't give them any OTC cough and cold medicine. Not only has it not been proved effective for children this young, it also raises children's heart rate and blood pressure. According to Consumer Reports,Over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications caused three infant deaths in 2005 and sent more than 1,500 babies and toddlers to the emergency room, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Because cough and cold medicine can be purchased over the counter, many parents believe that it is safe for their babies and toddlers. The truth is it can be fatal. Be sure to share this information with all the parents you know.
Labels: health
posted by Jennifer James @ 7:24 PM,
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