Fun, quirky, creative designs for your little one!

When I walked into the house the other day and saw my youngest in his new An Apple a Day tee and the Alphabet Soup bid, eating his lunch at the kitchen table, I just wanted to pick him up and squeeze him! Even covered in oatmeal he looked so darn cute! My husband is in charge of dressing and feeding in the mornings so I made sure to lay this tee out for him, and coupled with a pair of jeans, what an adorable play outfit it made!

While browsing through the OllieKate shop, you’ll be amazed at all the fun colors and creative designs! And trust me; the computer images do not do them justice! In person, the 2 products I received were so bright and cheerful; feeling them you could tell they were made of the best quality fabrics as well. But of course, we had to test that theory and who better to test it, a 2 year old boy and a play date consisting of 5 boys rolling around in the backyard! The cuteness and durability {my two must have qualities for my boys’ wardrobes} of this tee remained in tact the entire day! The bib made it through breakfast, lunch, and dinner; tested with some messy food so we could wash it that night.

Both items washed and dried extremely well, no fading, no stains, and no shrinkage! The sweetness and personality of these great products shine through wear after wear. With Spring here and Summer fast approaching, you WILL receive some great compliments from other mothers on these designs well out and about enjoying the weather in these adorable creations! {Make sure to check out the handbags mommies!}

OllieKate is offering FREE SHIPPING until April 30th to Babyluxe {daily} readers. Please leave a comment about Babyluxe when purchasing and OllieKate will adjust your price.

Posted by Dana

Sippin' in style!

So we're heading to a birthday party this weekend!

These days, rather than good old adults-only birthday fun, a party means lots and lots of tiny tots running around. And lots of sippy cups. I know that I personally favor one particular brand, and as it turns out, that is also the favorite amongst the other moms in my group as well. So logic tells me that can only mean one thing. At the birthday party, there will be whole lot of matching cups going around. And I don't know about your neck of the woods, but there's a nasty germ going around here, and I certainly don't want my kids to get it {again}.


So thankfully, this great new monogrammed sippy cup has come along to save the day & with a whole lot of style too, I might add! Available at Events In Ink, a fabulous online shop for all things preppy & personalized, the monogrammed sippy cups come with a whole slew of options! Choose your fabric, font & thread color & then choose to have monogrammed or personalized with a name. What you'll end up with is an adorable insulated sippy cup {actually made with my "favorite" brand, as a plus} that won't get mistaken for someone else's!

Grab a few for your own kids or as a gift! Events In Ink also offers some great monogrammed water bottles & travel cups {for your morning coffee run}! Also, check out their stationery, announcements, invitations & more!

Spend $75 & take $5 off! Just mention "5off75perbabyluxe" in the comments section!

Some good "lookin" toys! {GIVEAWAY}

KidLuxe premiere!

Ok, so in preparation for tonight's review, I grabbed these 4 little wooden animals from my kids playroom, so I could snap some photo's and have another close up look at them. Mind you, I had to "sneak" them out of the playroom because they have been such a hit since they arrived on my doorstep!

So I bring them into my office, and set them upon my desk. I sit back to chat on the phone for a minute, then glance back towards my desk, and the cutest little image awaits me. This... is what I see!

Ok, ok, I know they are for kids, but I LOVE 'em! I want to keep these little guys on my desk! For an instant mood booster, all I have to do is look at them!

Anyway, on to the review. These animals are actually called Anamalz, and they are made in Australia, and they have got to be some of the cutest and most fun little interactive animals to play with {and look at}. They are made of organic maple wood, textiles & non-toxic glue. They are good for the kids and good for the environment. These little guys; each one unique with markings & its own wood grain, are bendable & provide hours of creative enjoyment for the 3 & up age group. My kids love them, so I am sure that by the time I arrive home from work tomorrow, they will be off my desk, and back in the playroom.... sigh.

Anamalz are available at Petit Baby, a domestic online retailer, which carries a wonderful assortment of European toys & accessories. Petit Baby is generously offering BabyLuxe readers a fabulous 15% off with the code "BabyLuxe" {through 05/31/08} as well as a giveaway! They are giving away this very same assortment of Anamalz {pictured above; 1 of each giraffe, lion, zebra & elephant} to one lucky reader. To play, you simply need to check out the Petit Baby site & then comment here on BabyLuxe about all their cool toys! Don't forget to leave your name or email address so we can identify you if you win! One winner will be drawn at random on April 1st!

So whether you want them for your desk, as I do, a kid's room decoration or "hours" of peace and quiet {while your kid's imagination flows with them}, I suggest you check these little Anamalz out! And try to win some free ones while you're at it!

KidLuxe: a new segment!

As I have mentioned recently, BabyLuxe is growing, and with it, yummy changes are happening! Of course, I realize that "change" can be hard for a lot of people, including myself. So we're going to work up slowly to this transition, and I promise you that we aren't doing anything too drastic. We just want to make what's already good about BabyLuxe, even BETTER!

We realize that many of you, who may have started out reading BabyLuxe {daily} with just one baby under foot, or one on the way, may also be growing your family, or just simply growing up. So in an effort to meet that need, we are introducing our new weekly segment, KidLuxe! KidLuxe will be a once-weekly editorial, on something strictly kid-related (ages 3+). KidLuxe features will be posted on Tuesday evenings, for Wednesday morning's email newsletter. Every week.

So stay tuned, as tonight (tomorrow morning) will be our KidLuxe debut & with it will come a fabulous giveaway contest!

“We’re Not Perfect. We’re Parents.” {GIVEAWAY}

What a perfect slogan and oh so true!

Our reviews normally do not consist of an entire website but an exception has to be made on this one. This great new online parenting resource is such a fascinating site, filled with possibly everything and anything you wanted to know or chat about when it comes to pregnancy through the teenage years.

I spent several hours browsing the Parents Connect site, by Nickelodeon, for the first time and came away with so many helpful tips, a few laughs, and a lot of Bookmarked pages. Keeping with the theme of Babyluxe, I’d like to say that I will stick to just the pregnancy-toddler sections, but I have to highlight some of the best sections of this site.

First, and my favorite, is the Local Section, goCityKids. Whether you are looking for activities where you live or planning a family vacation, this section covers kid friendly activities in all the major cities, a calendar of events, and the best deals and steals to look for.

I need to share my favorite tip and favorite poll I discovered the day I began my Parents Connect adventure to give you examples of the great resources you can find on here. Tip: “One way to cut toy clutter and help give to others. When a new toy enters the house, an old toy heads to charity.” Great for the clutter and great teaching lesson for the child. We will be trying this out in our house for sure! Poll: “Do you follow the USDA’s food pyramid when you feed your family?” I was so curious to see the end result of this one! My answer from the list was: “I have a basic understanding of it, but I don’t follow it exactly. 5 or more servings of fruit and veggies a day? Are you kidding?” And the %’s and answers gave me a laugh, 25% were with me, 42% said “No, but I think my family eats healthily anyway.” 17% said “Yes.” AND, 8% said the USDA pyramid is too confusing and another 8% didn’t even know what it was!

I could seriously go on and on about the information you can discover on this site! Recipes to Gear, links ranging from pregnancy calendars to potty training, topics from raising good kids to dealing with foul language, and so on and so on…Oh, and don’t forget to check out the Entertainment section of course for the latest and greatest from Nickelodeon family.

To conclude, you MUST check this out for yourself, I guarantee you’ll find a section that interests you and you’ll walk away with some new found parenting advice.

And as if the advice and entertainment isn't enough, BabyLuxe has two amazing Nickelodeon Gift Packs to give away to two sweet little kids! For your chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment here about some of the cool advice you find at the Parents Connect site! Make sure you leave your first name, last initial or email address so that we can identify you if you win! TWO names will be drawn at random in two weeks (drawing on April 7th).

Posted by Dana

Catching every drip, drop & dribble!

A nifty little idea created by yet another frustrated mom, I am happy to introduce you to the Ritzy Bitzy "Baby Bottle Bib"! For those of you that have bottle-fed babies, you have to know what I am talking about when I say "bottle leak". If you don't, consider yourself one of the lucky ones!

The bottle leak occurs when the bottle nipple is either screwed on too tight, or not tight enough. And when you are a new mom & you are sleep deprived, you have all you can do to get your clothes on the right way, much less make sure the nipple is tightened just so. So after the seemingly hours {which is actually more like 3 minutes} of heating the bottle in the warmer, all the while holding your screaming little angel, you hastily screw the top on. In your attempt to shake it up, out pours that sticky formula or breast milk, all over you, your kitchen, your baby; or in many cases, all three!

So the Bottle Bib, which looks similar to the classic hair scrunchy from from the 90s, made from highly absorbent microfiber terry cloth, has come along to save the day! It will catch every last drip, drop & dribble that tries to makes its way out of the bottle. Just slip it around any size, shape or brand bottle, and it will fit snugly at the rim.

Another fantastic feature of the Bottle Bib is the three small squares of terry that are sewn in around the sides of the "bib". These are to catch the little dribbles that leak out of your baby's mouth as he or she is taking the bottle. When one patch becomes soaked, just rotate the "bib" for a fresh one!

Available on the Ritzy Bitzy web site, you can get a two-pack of blue & white or pink & white! The newborn bottle gift set is one of my favorite registry gifts to give to all new moms {I have given 4 in the past 6 months}, and these little bottle bibs would make an absolute perfect accessory to the "feeding" gift set!

Check them out here!

BabyLuxe welcomes Dana {as well as some great new changes in our future}!

Hey everyone! I just wanted to send a great big shout out to all of you, letting you know that BabyLuxe now has an official contributing editor! I am so excited to formally introduce my good friend Dana as my new partner. You've probably already seen bits and pieces of her reviews over the past few weeks, but she will now be a permanent face in our daily publication.

Dana has two adorable little boys & a third on the way! Her life has been consumed with maternity, baby, toddler & kid products for over 6 years, so this job is perfect for her. Dana splits her time amongst a plethora of jobs & responsibilities, so she is always on the lookout for great new products that will simplify her hectic lifestyle! She will be sharing her great finds, as well as where you can get them {and hopefully at a discount} right here on BabyLuxe!


Together, we are collaborating on some great big plans for BabyLuxe as a whole, which includes a redesigned website, new categories and specialties, and lots of exciting contests & giveaways. You'll start to see some of the changes happen gradually over the next few months, so stick around!

And as always, thanks so much for your continued loyal readership! :)

Diaper bag style and functionality perfection!

Written by contributing editor, DanaWhat fun I had playing with the new Storksak Emily diaper bag this week! This bag can be used for so many functions; combining your purse, diaper bag, and office bag all in one! With it’s sophisticated look and oh so partial style, this is what I have been looking for since my first child was born.

Storksak has seriously perfected this diaper bag; with just the right amount of usable space, just the right amount of feminine style, and just the right amount of added touch. First off, I love the isolated side pockets for sippy cups, bottles, your water, whatever! And you would think having a sippy cup on one side and a water bottle on the other side would make this bag bulky and heavy, NOPE! With 2 kids, and all their stuff, plus everything from my purse, and a day out and about, not once did I feel this bag was weighing me down.

The look had me right away. Not flashy or too colorful, it is classy, modern, and mature looking. You’ll be able to take it with you anywhere! It holds up great for park playtime, the bag’s material wipes sand and dirt and sticky finger smudges off easily! But still looks sophisticated enough for those once in a lifetime fancy dinners alone with your husband! Oh, and I must comment on the adjustable strap which gave me the “messenger” wearing style I’ve been searching for.

Going back to just the right amount of usable space, the holding compartment of this Storksak bag is nothing close to being on the small end but no where near gigantic and unmanageable. It holds everything you want a diaper bag to hold, along with mommy’s necessities, and anything else you want to throw in there, but still remains comfortable to hold and carry with you for hours. With inside and outside pockets for your smaller items you don’t want falling to the bottom, and with the added bonus of a large matching changing pad and wet pouch, I’ll say it again, for me, its perfection!

Check out the Storksak Emily {as well as a ton of other fabulous diaper bags} at Let's Go Strolling. And don't forget to take 10% off with the code LUXE!

Defining today's MOM

As I sat here tonight, looking through my mile-long list of to-do's which can mostly only be done after the boys are asleep in their beds, I pondered tonight's review...

It all started last Friday, when I received a print-out from my boss {at my other job; my paying job}. He handed me a scanned, photo-copy of the May 1955 Housekeeping Monthly article, "The Good Wife's Guide". As I read the article, while we sat on our 8:30 am long, drawn-out weekly conference call with one of our bigger clients, I grew more and more appalled. This "has got to be a joke" I thought to myself! He glanced over at me from behind his computer monitor with a look of "pretty amazing, huh?" Some statements from "The Guide":

• Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
• Over the cooler months of the year, you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by... After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
• Listen to him.... Remember his topics of conversation are more important that yours.
• Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment without you.
• Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
• Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
• Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. He is the master of the house.... you have no right to question him.
• A good wife always knows her place.

Well moms, I think it's safe to say we've come a long way in 50 years. There are so many varieties of us these days, and I honestly don't think any of us fall into the "The Good Wife" kind... at least I hope not. A mother's life is crazier than it has ever been. We work, we play, we teach, we nurture, we feed, we volunteer, we live.... We're independent, yet we crave the love and support of our partners, parents & children. We have a very real need to keep our professional identity, yet we all long for days at home watching our children learn to walk & talk.

Many of us, like me, try to do it all! I work 30 hours per week at my salaried job, in energy consulting. On my off-days, which is 2 days a week, I am home all day, caring for the kids, carpooling to preschool, doing laundry, dishes, bathrooms & more. Errands need to be run, mouths need to be fed {constantly, I might add} & butts need wiping! After the bedtime routine is said and done for the night, I come downstairs to my night job. Baby reviews need to be written & my stationery proofs need to be submitted to clients. I respond to all the emails that have piled up in my inbox all day. And that is all before I even factor in my need for a social life, with girlfriends, outside of the house. Yes, my husband tends to suffer a bit... But I don't think I would change my life for the world. I truly believe I have the best of every world. I have a professional place to go, to interact with only adults on an intellectual level, every other day. I spend a ton of time with my children & I have the pleasure of watching them grow and learn new things daily. I have two hobbies that I truly love, and have found a way to make money doing what I love, with my new stationery business. I have a husband who loves me, and supports everything I do. He is a huge help around the house, and we share {almost} everything, 50/50.

So while we may not conform to the Housekeeping Monthly standards of a good wife anymore, we still need something to "guide" us a bit. Something to tell us that it is ok, and that we are not alone in the quest for wanting it all. Something to humor us a bit, maybe...

If you are like me, then Hybrid Mom, the brand new magazine and online community for today's modern mom, will knock your socks off! Chock full of articles and resources for living the life we dream of & the life that is our reality, there is a little something for everyone. Maybe you're sitting there trying to dream up some way to become a work at home mom. Hybrid Mom has the answer. Maybe you're trying to figure out ways to balance it all or maintain your sanity. Hybrid Mom has the answer. Maybe you are an entrepreneur and you are trying to find ways to effectively get your name out there. Hybrid Mom has the answer.

The spring quarterly edition is due out, and available at all Gymboree Play & Music locations on April 1st! Why wait until then though, when you can check out hybridmom.com and join the revolution today! The voice of the magazine is girlfriend to girlfriend. No expert opinions, just moms like you and I, telling it like it is. I really think you'll love it!

BabyLuxe readers can take $2 off the subscription price, for a 2 year subscription {that's 8 issues for $20}, with code BLD2.

The perfect recipe for life's memories

Ok, so although I have seen this great new company online quite a bit, here & there, I just recently had a chance to check them out in real life, and couldn't wait to share some positive feedback with all of you! It is company's like this that really make me wish we were starting out fresh with a newborn again... we're not though!

Tiny Tales was created by then pregnant, Lara Frankovitch, as her belly was growing larger and larger by the day, and her frustration with finding the perfect memory book to capture it all grew as well. After searching countless book & baby stores, she decided to just create her own memory-keeping system. It stuck, and a business was born.

What are Tiny Tales you ask? It is a memory keeping system composed of a great little plastic box, about the size of a recipe box, full of adorable pre-printed cards, in which you record all of those important little memories that you wish to treasure. So much easier than pulling out the big baby book & writing an essay for every milestone, simply grab a fresh card, check off the box that best describes what happened {Today, I did something: - amazing, - for the first time, - hilarious, etc}, enter the date & jot down a sentence or two! File it behind the appropriate age tab in the little box, and get on with enjoying the here & now of the milestone! A great bonus is that the box is sized just right to hold 4x6 photos as well. Tastefully decorated so that you can keep your little box readily available in the kitchen or family room, you'll always be able to grab for it when you need it.So if you are looking for a unique & much more realistic alternative to the traditional baby book, you must check out Tiny Tales for Baby! Also available in the same great system, Tiny Tales for Expecting, Toddler & Personalized {in which YOU choose your tab headings}. And don't forget to grab a few extra refill notepads: one for the car & one to keep in your bag!

Tiny Tales just launched their great re-designed web site, where you can see some adorable photos & inspiration for how to use your Tiny Tales. So check them out today!

TAKE 20% OFF WITH CODE "BABYLUXE" AT CHECKOUT!
Code expires March 31st!

Rileyroos Winner!

So we've picked a winner for the great Rileyroos giveaway, from Bediboo!

Six year old Timothy, son of our new contributing editor Dana, thought long and hard, and then finally settled on the #35!

felicitouschick said:
"Bediboo is too cute! I love the EllieBellieKids Personalized Capes! I can hardly wait until my little guy goes through his cape stage! :) The Rileyroos are also adorable. I hadn't heard of this brand of prewalkers, and boy could we use some!"

So felicitous, if you see this before we find you, give me a shout, and we'll get you hooked up! I am on a mission to contact you through your own blog now.

Thanks to everyone for playing & thanks for the great comments! Don't forget about the code that you can use for 15% off at Bediboo ~ luxe15

Enjoy!

Maternity looks to fit your lifestyle!

Written by our contributing editor, Dana B.

As far as maternity clothes go, it’s hard to find, shall I say, “flattering” styles and fits for your professional and/or everyday pregnancy wardrobe. Keeping the same style you’ve come to expect from Ann Taylor LOFT, they’ve recently added a flattering maternity line for your ever expanding body!

I recently received a great new outfit from LOFT, and could not wait to try it out! With this being my third pregnancy, I’m always looking for clothing that can be worn in the office but carry over into the afternoons with the kids. This new outfit was it; comfortable but classy, and I felt fashionable wearing it {which is hard to come by with maternity clothes}!

Oh, and speaking of comfortable, LOFT’s maternity pants come with a range of Belly Panels to fit your preference. My outfit includes the Chino Roll Panel Pants, which I have worn twice now, and have never felt a bit uncomfortable in, especially around the belly area.

The line of shirts and dresses also keep with the signature up to date LOFT look but with the added touch of movable and breathable maternity wear. My pick to go with the Chino pants, was the Classic Short-sleeve button front shirt. Pregnant or not, the white button down shirt is a must have for any woman’s wardrobe. This shirt looked and felt great; professional enough for the office, yet casual enough for my 6 year old’s baseball practice!

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon, there are many different looks to choose from at Ann Taylor LOFT Maternity and I know you’ll find your perfect outfit just like I did!

The perfect little "letter" paper!

We were all so excited to receive these adorable lined stationery pads in the mail! You see, Colin, our 3 year old, is just beginning to write "letters" to his out of town family, and these note pads are literally just the perfect thing for him to write on! Colin was so excited when he saw his new pad, and couldn't wait to sit down and start on his first real letter to his Papa. Personally, I cannot wait for Papa to see his cool new paper!

Marmalade Ink is the great company behind these original note pads. With pre-printed lines to encourage perfect lettering {that I remember all too well from grade school, but have yet to experience with my own children, until now} and the amazing assortment of design choices, there is truly something for the discerning taste of every child! And even better, they are personalized with your child's name and photo! The stationery pads are standard size, 8 1/2 x 11 inches. They make wonderful birthday & holiday gifts for younger kids!

Marmalade Ink also designs birth announcements, invitations, holiday cards & much more! One of the most unique things about their site, is that you can create your own card right on the site - add your photo's, personalize with your event details, & click to order! All cards are designed & printed on two sides, which makes them extra special!

Check out Marmalade Ink today & see the amazing selection of children's lined stationery, cards, invites & more! Take 10% off with code "babyluxe2" through April 19th, 2008!

Remedy for the night-waking toddler - {GIVEAWAY}

Written by guest contributor, Dana
Giveaway details at the bottom!

Almost every mother will tell you that the best smell in the world is her child after a bath. I believe that now more than ever!

Introducing the new Johnsons Bedtime Toddler Wash and Easy-Grip Toddler Sudzing bar formulated with NATURALCALM.

After using both products over the last several days, I can honestly say my 2 year old's bed time ritual has turned into a soothing, relaxing time for us both.

The sudzing bar is a perfect replacement to the standard wash cloth my toddler normally tries to clean himself with. The bag surrounding the bar is easy for him to grip and hold on to as he washes himself and all his bath time friends!

The toddler wash is great for head to toe use, leaving him (and my 6 year old who used it during HIS shower…and mommy who used it during HER shower) smelling amazing! Not to mention how moisturized our skin felt and looked, and as always with Johnson’s, tear free so no worries there.

And the added bonus (I was sold on smell alone), my little “new to a toddler bed” 2 year old, has fallen right to sleep, 3 nights in a row, after using his new bath time products! Shocking in our house considering the night before we tried these products, it took13 tries, not exaggerating, to get him to stay in his bed and go to sleep! And this is a common occurrence. So, getting him to fall asleep 3 nights in a row on the first try is wonderful! Needless to say our house has added a couple of new, permanent products to our bed time routines.

These great new products are available at most stores where Johnson's Baby bath products are sold, including Walmart and Amazon.com.

Do you have a night owl toddler??? If so, you might enjoy this great news! BabyLuxe has one great set (wash and sudzing bar) to give away to one lucky reader! To win, you just need to be a subscriber of BabyLuxe's daily newsletter. Sign up window is to the left!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JENNIFER B. IN NEBRASKA!

Win it: A great new pair of Rileyroos!

Here's another great giveaway, only this time, it's for the boys! :)

Check out my review from several days ago, on the super cute, stylish & practical pre-walker shoes, Rileyroos. Well the lovely Gretchen, at Bediboo, has generously offered to do a fun giveaway contest, and one lucky little boy {or girl} is going to walk away in some sporty little kicks!

It's so simple to play, you'd be crazy not to try for this great giveaway! Here's the deal. Check out the the site, Bediboo, and then come on back over here to let me know the one thing you love most about the site ~ whether it's the adorable clothes or the hip & modern wooden toys. Maybe you're a diaper bag queen, and you love their selection. Or some of you may love the fact that they have just opened a store right in the heart of Charm City. Whatever it is, just comment and let us know. Gretchen loves reading happy things about her little shop, so let's all make her day, and have a chance at some of the super cute Rileyroos while we're at it!

One lucky contestant will win a pair of the Rileyroo Sporties in Wahoo or Tiger!

Contest ends next Friday, March 14th, at midnight.

Oh yeah, and just for reading all the way through this contest, take 15% off your entire purchase with code luxe15!

www.bediboo.com

The Nanny Doctor: Consulting for Families and Nannies

Advertorial: The Nanny Doctor

Have you ever had questions about nanny etiquette? What about navigating the hiring process? When conflict arises? Facilitating a happy and healthy ending? Never fear, The Nanny Doctor is here!

The Nanny Doctor, otherwise known as Dr. Lindsay Heller, is a licensed clinical psychologist and former nanny of 10 years who consults with families and nannies across the country.

Dr. Heller helps families with every aspect of their relationship with their nanny. Any family who is thinking about hiring a nanny or has a nanny can benefit from these services. She’s the only consultant of her kind! As The Nanny Doctor, Dr. Heller provides a range of services aimed at improving the quality of the relationship between your child and your nanny from an Attachment Theory perspective. The Nanny Doctor works with families at every stage in their relationship with their nanny. She also works between households in cases of divorced or separated parents to ensure consistency across settings and caregivers.

Dr. Heller says, “Communication is key. The number one breakdown point between parents and nannies is communication. It’s important to use communication that empowers and educates your nanny not language that’s shaming and judgmental. A nanny who feels aligned with you will be more likely to come to you in a time of emergency. You want your nanny to feel safe talking to you about important things, not scared.”

For more information check out her website at www.TheNannyDoctor.com. The Nanny Doctor also answers questions regularly on her blog at http://thenannydoctor.blogspot.com/ .

Check it out!

Make room for your husband!

Written by our "pregnant with twins" guest contributor, Lisa...

As I approached my 28th week of carrying twins, I can't count the number of times I heard "You about ready?", or "Getting excited?" These comments were outside confirmation that my belly was looking as big as an "almost baked" singleton pregnancy. I think I knew it all along, and the discomfort of sleeping was really starting to take its toll. The Luna Lullaby Bosom Baby Pillow arrived in the nick of time. The pillow is perfect shape for supporting my belly when I lay down, and the super soft cover is an added bonus. I'm certain this pillow will provide comfort for any pregnant woman, whether she is carrying a singleton, twins, triplets or more. The size is also convenient, especially when your bed becomes taken over by multiple pillows & the end result is often someone winding up shivering without a comforter! The cover can be easily removed for washing which I am pretty sure will come in handy once the babies arrive.

I can't wait to test this pillow out for nursing! I'll be sure to re-post once that time comes!

Ribbies Clippies WINNER!

Well, my husband chose #13, and that commenter said, "I love your Blog and read it all the time! I am in love with all of the clippies, but if I *had* to choose, I would pick the Grace Family. Thank you for the giveaway :)"

Congratulations to you Izzy, and check your inbox for a message from me!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest, and check back often for more giveaway contests!

Gotta love a great baby boy shoe!

I am not sure we've ever owned anything in the clothing & accessory category, for my boys, that received so many compliments, in such a short time frame. Alex's Rileyroo's arrived 5 days ago... He's worn them almost every day since they landed on my doorstep because I am head over heals {no pun intended} in love with them! The perfect pre-walkers, they combine style and comfort for those chubby toddler toes just testing out the wide world of walking.

With a velcro closure, they are a breeze to get on and off! Which is really a great thing, because he too is fascinated with his new shoes, and loves to take them off - but it's ok - because they are a snap to get back on! The sole is made from flexible rubber pad, which is designed to imitate barefoot walking, but protect little toes at the same time.

Not much else to say about these shoes other than that they are sooo practical for pre-walkers, and sooo stylish for us mommies that want our little ones to look "cool" while out and about!

You can find a great selection of Rileyroos at one of my favorite Baltimore boutiques, Bediboo! They are an online store, but have just recently opened a real live storefront as well. You can get all the store details on their site, so please check them out, and let them know that Sarah at BabyLuxe sent you!