Boon Snack Ball - Simple, but elegant, our kids fight over these little balls filled with goldfish or other snacks. I don't put them in their lunches though, for fear of losing them in the crowd. The ball breaks in half for easy cleaning, but the orange (or pink) top also swivels open for easy open closed for snacks. $6 from Amazon and BabiesRUs. … [Read more...] about Boon snack ball
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Cloth diapers and health risks by Alison Manes
(Editor's note: Here are more arguments in favor of cloth diapers. Everyone needs to make the best informed choice on this "paper versus plastic-type" debate, but it's in everyone's best interest to know the facts.) Cloth diapering your young one’s bum is not only eco-friendly; it offers a solution to the highly absorbent chemicals found in disposable diapers. Consider the … [Read more...] about Cloth diapers and health risks by Alison Manes
Get Your Baby Moving
We know that exercise is important for our health as adults, but did you know that the same philosophy applies to babies? It is recommended that babies should work their muscles at least half-hour each day, although not necessarily all at once. Here are basic exercises that you can do with your baby, to stretch and tone the muscles:StretchingWith your baby on his tummy, roll a … [Read more...] about Get Your Baby Moving
A is for Atticus naming book
A Is for Atticus: Baby Names from Great Books by Lorilee Craker - If you're looking for different names, you may want to check this book out for names with literary meaning. It's up to date, even including Harry Potter references. … [Read more...] about A is for Atticus naming book
Ubimed Cleanoz Aspirator a good replacement for that gnarly rubber aspirator bulb
We had a chance to meet the inventor, Jose Bensoussan, of the Ubimed Cleanoz Nasal Aspirator Kit at the recent ABC baby and kids product show (2008) and he told a compelling story about this new device. The Cleanoz aspirator is meant to replace the rubber aspirator bulb given by hospitals to new parents. Many parents have been suspicious of the bulb since there is no way to … [Read more...] about Ubimed Cleanoz Aspirator a good replacement for that gnarly rubber aspirator bulb