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Kids and Dogs

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:40:00 +0000

Photo Credit: nateOne on Flickr
There's nothing like the ideal dream of having your child grow up with a trusty pet sidekick ever beside them. The only problem is, most young animals, especially puppies or young dogs, are way beyond too energetic or rambunctious to allow around young children. Much like children, puppies just don't understand what not playing too rough means and with an endless supply of energy, it's easy for your baby to get hurt if the dog isn't properly trained (something difficult to do depending on age and breed). Worrying about your child's safety isn't something you should have to do, so if you still want to have a pet grow up with your child, then here are few precautions you can take to ensure safety for both of them.

To discourage your puppy from jumping up or on your child (or your guests or yourself) be sure to follow a solid, consistent obedience plan. Whether you use a treat and punishment method or are enrolling in puppy obedience training, your puppy should have a defined structure of good and bad behavior to understand. This makes it clear what they are and aren't allowed to do in your home.

Another great idea is to install pet gates in your home. With pet gates up, you can control the areas of your home your puppy is allowed in and also have a “time out” space for if they are being too rough or behaving badly. Pet gates also double as baby gates to keep your child and pet separated in case you need to keep clothes clean or just want your child to be able to have some quiet time away from your pet.

Having kids and dogs in your home can make it a difficult balance of making sure they get time to play and bond while keeping the both of them safe, but with the right measures taken, both your child and your pet can have a loving, long lasting friendship as they grow up together.

Fall Clothing For Baby: 5 Basic Must-Have Items

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:57:00 +0000

Fall is here...and that means dressing up baby in warm and fuzzy clothing! I was trying to find information about fall trends for baby clothing, but couldn't really find anything, so I can probably assume that anything that goes for mama can be applied to baby as well. However, there are 5 basic must-have items that baby should have in the fall wardrobe...

1) Jacket - If there's one thing that baby can't do without, (Well, any member of the family for that matter!) it's a jacket. I would recommend buying a jacket that's hooded for those windy days or nights.

I love this plush hooded jacket pictured here which is available from ELLOS, a Swedish online clothing catalogue. They offer clothing for everyone in the family, not just babies. By the way, what's nice about ELLOS is that they have a "Buy now pay later" option, which is perfect for holiday shopping. Get more information.

2) Rain boots - If baby has started walking, rain boots are an essential item. Babies and toddlers seem to always have fun stomping around in puddles!

3) Tights or leggings - Keep babies' legs warm when they're crawling around on the floor. Yes, there are tights for little baby boys too.

4) Beanie - If you don't have a jacket with a hood, make sure to keep those little ears warm with a beanie!

5) Sweater - This item, like the jacket, is probably a given. A fall wardrobe just would not be complete with at least one cozy sweater for baby.

What about you? What do you think are the basic must-have items for baby's fall wardrobe?

Babies Can Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Too

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:27:00 +0000

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month in the United States in which education and campaigns are promoted to increase awareness and raise money for the cause. This is also a time for women to be reminded and aware of breast cancer detection and prevention.

You’ll often see brands and companies promoting breast cancer products with the pink ribbon; one of the most popular products being the breast cancer tshirt, but babies can help support the cause too! I like this cute pink baby onesie with the “Crawlin’ for a cure” slogan which can be purchased at CafePress.com (available in green and blue too).

Mamas can also support the cause with these tote bags. It can be used as a diaper bag or a shopping bag to carry baby food or formula home from the grocery store…

I believe that breast cancer is something that women can prevent by eating healthy foods, staying away from microwaved food, reducing stress by exercising frequently, and using natural or organic skin care products.
For the sake of your baby, really give some thought to your lifestyle and be more mindful of what you put in or on your body.

Have you experienced breast cancer? How did you overcome it?

Fun Activity For Baby's First Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:24:00 +0000

After writing up the post yesterday about what baby could wear on his/her first birthday, an idea came to me for a fun activity to do with the kids who are attending the birthday festivities. The adults can join in on the fun too if they want to! You can even do this on any other given day if you're in a creative mood and just want to design your own baby's clothes.

The idea is to set up a onesie or t-shirt craft station. Purchase t-shirts or onesies in white or a light color and fabric paint at an arts and crafts store. Another option is fabric paint pens if you want less mess and clean up. Either the kids can decorate their own t-shirt or a sibling's onesie or the mommy or daddy can decorate their baby's onesie. It's a fun activity that will make the party memorable for everyone. You can even have everyone who attended the party help decorate a onesie for your baby. Each person draws something on it -- a star, heart, flower, or whatever inspires them!

When shopping for partyware for this special occasion, you also may want to consider buying a plain white table cloth for guests to doodle or draw on using the paint or markers. Then you can keep it as a momento and bring it out as decoration for every birthday party....

Baby Swimming Items to Make Mommy's Life Easier

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:35:00 +0000

If there’s one thing that babies should learn how to do, it’s swimming. In some parts of the world summer is still in full swing and everyone is enjoying leisure times by the pool or at the beach. If your baby knows how to swim, it makes that time by the water more relaxing. It’s never too soon to start teaching your baby how to swim. Remember that for 9 months babies practically lived in a fluid-filled womb, so they can handle a little water!

There are companies like Konfidence.co.uk that specialize in offering various baby swimming items such as swim floatsuits, sun protection clothing, wetsuits, and even beach boots. I would recommend the baby’s first swim pack. There are three different sets of swim packs available (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) which can include just about everything you need for a day at the pool or beach with the baby.

One item that is a must, though, is the swim nappy (pictured here). It’s doubly secure, reusable, eco-friendly, and perfect for preventing “accidents” in the pool.

In addition to offering baby swimming items, the Konfidence website is also a great resource for baby swimming information. If you live in the UK, there are also links to baby swimming schools and other associations.

Babies Love Halloween Costumes Too

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:04:00 +0000

Halloween is coming up soon, which means it’s time to start thinking about what costume your baby will be wearing. Just as much as kids and adults like to wear costumes or fancy dress outfits for Halloween or a themed party, it seems like babies enjoy dressing up as well.

We like to think that our babies’ costumes are a reflection of their personalities, but what we choose probably represents more who we are and what we like. Whatever they do wear will be cute no matter what, though. What baby doesn’t look cute dressed up in a fun costume?

My all-time favorite is the pink baby bunny costume like the one pictured here from alteredimagefancydress.com. It’s perfect for Halloween, Easter, or just for fun. Looking at your baby wearing this just makes you want to hug him/her all the time! Baby animals or insects seem to always be popular costumes. I often see infants and kids dressed up as ladybugs, monkeys, and cats on Halloween.

So, what costume will your baby be wearing for Halloween?

Quick tip: Don’t forget to take a picture of your baby in his/her costume! Make sure to frame or hang up the picture somewhere to remind you of how cute your baby can be - especially when they get a little older and maybe start to get on your nerves :)

What to Wear For Baby's First Birthday?

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:05:00 +0000

When your baby has his/her first birthday, it’s definitely a special occasion, so of course you’re going to want to find the perfect outfit to wear if you’re throwing a party for him/her. And even if you’re not going to throw a first birthday party, at the very least will want to take pictures on this special day, right?

You could just dress up your baby in any nice outfit - which is fine - but I think for an occasion like this, something unique or even personalized will make it even momentous.

Animal print is big right now, so your little baby girl could wear something like this Bonnie Baby zebra print jumper set...

If your baby boy will be celebrating his first birthday during the fall or winter months, I think this is just the cutest little Zutano striped zip front sweater...

After you have the birthday outfit picked out, it's time to plan the party! Here are a few quick tips:

Play fun, upbeat music to keep everyone in a happy mood.

Have plenty of toys as entertainment for infants and little kids.

If you don't have enough toys to go around, make sure the first birthday party supplies include toy party favors.

Keep plenty of paper towels handy for accidents and spills.

Most of all, just have fun and enjoy this precious time with your baby! After all is said and done, all that matters is that your baby is happy and having a good time.

Guide to Easy and Inexpensive Wall Decor For Baby’s Nursery or Kids Rooms

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Photo Credit: brightstarkids.com.au

Contrary to popular belief, decorating your baby’s nursery or kid’s room doesn’t have to be hard, expensive, or laborious. You just were not blessed with the genes of an artist and it’s just not in your budget to hire someone to paint a fun mural on the walls. Here are a few ideas and tips for easy and inexpensive wall decor for your baby’s nursery or kids rooms...

Wall Stickers
Fun and chic wall decor can be a snap with baby and kids wall stickers. Simply peel, stick, and you’re done! Most wall stickers can be easily removed and reused whenever you want to redecorate. You can even use wall stickers on furniture, doors, or windows as well.

Canvas Art
In less than 30 minutes you can hang personalized canvas art that will bring color to any room. You can hang three canvases in a row to create a fun story and add instant pop and pizazz to a baby’s nursery. To make sure that the canvases are aligned right, use a string as a guide and tape each side of the string along the wall. Once the string is in a straight line, hang the middle canvas first, and then hang the other canvases on each side of the middle one.

If you’re looking for inexpensive wall decor, check out Bright Star Kids. From butterflies, boats, monkeys, to dinosaurs, they have a wide range of wall stickers, canvas art, and labels for kids.

Kids' Own Art
One of my favorite easy and inexpensive wall decor ideas is to buy blank canvases and paint at a local arts and crafts shop and have your kids create their own paintings. If you’re decorating a baby’s nursery, you can dip your baby’s hands and feet in the paint (make sure it’s non-toxic and safe for skin) and make hand and feet prints on the canvas. Not only will you have unique wall art, but you’ll have a keepsake!

Do you have any other ideas for easy wall decor?

Always In Style: Polka Dots For Baby Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:24:00 +0000

Your baby girl is an extension of you, your personality, and your sense of style. I don’t know about you, but if I had a girl, I would constantly dress her up in baby clothes with polka dots because I myself love polka dots.

They are all over the place this summer - especially on baby girls’ dresses. From little polka dots to big polka dots, it’s actually a pattern that will always be in style regardless of the season or year. They’re not just for little binkinis anymore. Who doesn’t love a baby girl in a little polka dot outfit?

I love this pretty navy blue dress with white polka dot from Ladybird that comes with matching knickers...(It’s also available in red and pink.)

Little rompers will always keep baby cool this summer. You get a two-pack from Ladybird which includes the red with white polka dots and a plain red one with embroidery detail...

My favorite is this polka dot top with the flower appliqué and little frills on the bottom. It comes as part of a two-pack with another spotted top with contrast elbow patches and pink stitching.

All of these items are available in the baby clothes section at Very.co.uk.

But why stop at clothes? Take the polka dot them to the baby’s nursery! I personally have my eye on this polka dots and roses lamp with its pink gumball-shaped ceramic base. (Available at PoshTots.com)

Blauen: Exquisite, Luxury Bedding For You and Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:02:00 +0000

Are you or someone close to you expecting? Have you dreamt of cradling your newborn in sumptuous, fairytale like linens? Are you looking for a magic wand to make your nursery dreams come true?

Blauen is on a mission to help welcome baby with luxurious linens of impeccable quality and craftsmanship. Whatever your style, whether it be traditional or modern, simple or elaborate, you can get a complete design service for cribs, cradles, bassinets and heirlooms – not to mention a long list of baby essentials and accessories!

Blauen is also happy to combine your own materials and trims. Each classic design may be ordered in a complete ensemble – from the crib skirt to the canopy – or by the piece.

Keep Baby Warm During Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:37:00 +0000

During winter it's important to keep baby extra warm, especially after bath time! I like this organic cotton hooded towel setwhich includes an organic cotton washcloth. It's made from 100% unbleached cotton organic terry for extra absorbency and softness. It's available in sage or pink.

If you're looking for something more fun and cute, check out these Baby 3 Marthas hooded chick towelavailable at Land of Nod.

Fashion Forward Diaper Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:04:00 +0000

by Kevin McLaughlin

For years motherhood meant sacrificing style for practicality. New moms reluctantly gave up their fashion sense when selecting diaper bags, baby slings and other accessories to accommodate newborn baby boys and baby girls. However modern day designers have taken important steps towards liberating new moms from clunky, awkward and bland diaper bags by presenting a whole new line of stylish, chic and convenient diaper totes and baby slings that let mom feel like a woman again.

Elegant, stylish and fun contemporary diaper bags let new moms maintain her keen fashion sense while still being practical. Petunia Picklebottom, Kate Spade and Skip Hop are just a few of the popular designers featuring a wide selection of diaper bag models to choose from including shoulder strap bags, boxy backpacks, travel totes and society satchels. These convenient diaper bags have all the interior space you need to hold bottles, baby wipes and other necessities while still preserving its designer integrity.

The Petunia Picklebottom line combines cutting edge contemporary style with functional form to produce a baby diaper bag flush with individual flair. Within the exquisite diaper bags are a great array of features that make caring for your baby a snap. Each bag includes multiple bottle holders, water resistant liner, a detachable dirty diaper pouch, handy key clips and a Petunia Picklebottom monogrammed wipes case.

Featuring luxuriously soft chenille fabric the Petunia Picklebottom baby diaper totes have a smooth texture that feels less like the clunky diaper bags of olden days and more like a hip carrying bag you'd see on cosmopolitan fashionistas. Petunia Picklebottom provides bold and daring colors and patterns to let moms express their own unique individuality with options including Pink Parfait, Green Tea, Sunset Dragon, Juniper Berry and Raspberry Fields among many others.

Today's moms are often on the go and handling a variety of tasks so diaper bag designers offer a terrific selection of bag styles to fit the scene. From high profile events and shopping sprees to short hikes and strolls through the park you can find a designer baby diaper bag to suit every occasion.

Kevin is a professional writer with over 20 years experience in publishing.

Shop for more Diaper Bagsat BabyEarth.com!

ChildProofing Your Home Doesn’t Have to be Hard

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:16:00 +0000

When you take your child out with you, you are naturally careful and keep him under close supervision. When the child is at home the natural tendency is to let the baby crawl while you go about your daily chores. What new parents fail to realize is that there are dangerous places within the house as well from which we need to protect children.

The Basic Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

Childproofing your home is a matter of common sense and you can prepare a plan simply by asking yourself some questions.

What can the child get in to?

Which are the places or areas that can harm the child?

How can the child be protected from getting in harm’s way?

Things that appear obvious to you are not necessarily safe for the child. Take a round of the house like a child and bring yourself to crawl and you will be able to identify potentially dangerous areas and objects.

Areas around the Home That Require Your Special Attention

There are so many places in the home where kids can get into and harm themselves. Pay special attention to the following:

Bathrooms
Kitchen
Laundry room
Stairs
Garage
Door leading to outside
Swimming Pool

Some Useful Child Proofing Suggestions

Safety Gates : Install child safety gates at the bottom as well as top of the stairs. Ensure that you use wall mounted gates for the top.

Safety Locks : Ensure that doors leading to all rooms have safety locks. See to it that door-knob covers or slide latches are out of reach of the child. When childproofing your home remember that children learn very quickly and will be able to open doors after seeing you do that a number of times.

Bathroom Door : Be more careful of the bathroom door. Wet bathrooms are slippery and your child can fall and get hurt. Keep the non-bathing area always dry for your as well as your child’s safety.

Garage and Laundry Rooms : The garage and the laundry room should always remain locked. You might have stored insecticides and garden supplies in the garage while the washing machine and dryer are potential hazardous equipments. Children are naturally inquisitive and like to explore things and always looking for new places to hide.

Pay attention to places that kids can get caught in : The first on the list are the pickets on stairs that may be too far apart and the child can get stuck in them. Next in line are low hanging cords like curtain and electric cords. Cover the gaps between pickets with a fine wire mesh and make sure that cords are high enough for the child to reach.

Electric Outlets : Cover all electric outlets with plastic covers that fit tight enough for preventing kids from pulling them off.

Your home is supposed to be safe place for your little one - Childproofing your home doesn’t have to be a difficult task and shouldn’t take too much of your time once you know the areas and things that have the potential to harm your child.

Photo Credit: Nate Grigg

Unique and Stylish Travel Bags For Moms with Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:32:00 +0000

Traveling with the baby this holiday season? Here's a video featuring Michele Good of ChicTots.com sharing unique and stylish bags she's created to make it easier for moms to travel. What mom doesn't want travel to be easy?

Celebrate With Us! Baby Brella by DRIA Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000

It's giveaway time! To celebrate the launch of the Baby Chic Blog, we thought it would be fitting to do a giveaway with a company whose product that we love, love, love.

Baby Brella by DRIA is a baby product that not only is very chic and fashionable, it's multi-functional.

Click here to learn more about the Baby Brella nursing poncho/blanket...

One lucky winner will win a Baby Brella nursing poncho in the pattern of their choice:

Giveaway Rules:

To enter, you can either 1) Leave a comment with a parenting tip and/or 2) Tweet about the giveaway on Twitter with a link to this page
If entering via comment, please email info [at] babychicblog [dot] com with "Baby Brella Giveaway" in the subject line so that I can contact you if you are the winner. (Don't worry, I won't spam you or sell your email!)
If entering via Twitter, make sure to reference "@babychicblog" (This notifies me of your tweet)
2 entries max per person
Open to U.S. residents only
Giveaway ends on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM PST.

Why Organic Clothing For Your Baby Is Chic

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Did you know...that a baby's skin is thinner, more fragile, and less oily than adults?

That's why it's important that you're aware of the type of clothing that your baby is wearing. Choosing organic clothing for your baby helps reduce the exposure of toxins to your baby's body.

Besides, buying organic contributes to better working conditions for the people who manufacture the clothing. Now, that's chic!

We like this organic cotton shirt & pants by Sage Creek Organics pictured here. Click on the photo to purchase at Saks.com.

Lose the Baby Fat: Workouts With Strollers

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:08:00 +0000

The Issue: After the baby is born comes the process of getting rid of that extra weight you gained during pregnancy.

The Solution: Take your baby out on a morning jog in a sturdy baby jogger/stroller! If you find yourself unmotivated to exercise, form a group with other mommies and jog together two or three times a week.

BabyEarth.com has a wide variety of baby joggers including this
Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller in red and black.

Here are some great ideas for workouts with strollers...

Do you have a tip to share?

Video: Tips On How to Wash Baby Clothes

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:18:00 +0000

Babies have brought love...and loads of laundry into our lives! Here is a video featuring Erin Sheppard, owner of Austin Baby and Austin Diaper Service, sharing tips on how to wash baby clothes...

I like the tip about using detergent that has less chemicals and fragrances. I recommend Seventh Generation Natural Laundry Detergent, made especially for babies.

Music and The Healthy,Chic Mama

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Sometimes being a mother can make you feel just downright tired and frazzled. Maybe you have a baby who can't stop crying or maybe you're a mother who's trying to juggle a career between taking care of a baby plus other children.

One thing I can always rely on to help me relax and stay centered when my day seems a little chaotic is music. Soothing, calming music has the power to heal you. Music has the power to even soothe and calm down your baby.

That said, I want to share with you a guest post I wrote over at The Cloth Diaper Report titled "Music and Your Baby". Thanks to Emi for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts with her readers!

Bottom line: A healthy mama is a chic mama ;)

Photo Credit: skycaptaintwo

Mommy Blog We Love: Pampered Preggo

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:19:00 +0000

Because we believe that every pregnant woman deserves to be pampered, we'd like to share with you, Pampered Preggo, a blog that we've enjoyed reading - not just for the fun reviews, but for the helpful information and advice for men of preggos!

Emily Dickey is the creator of Pamered Preggo and also the mastermind behind Baby Dickey. Over at Baby Dickey Emily shares with us her journey to motherhood. She's currently pregnant with her first baby boy and is due on December 18th!

If you're on Twitter, you can follow Emily @pamperedpreggo or @babydickey.

Yes, you do deserve to be pampered!

The Halloween Boo-tique: Cute Baby Costumes

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:28:00 +0000

Halloween is just around the corner, and it's a time that just about every kid enjoys. Although babies don't really know why you've put them in a strange ensemble, they almost always seem to have fun with it. And for parents, it's a great photo opp!

We came across Pink Taffy Design's Halloween costumes and absolutely adored the butterfly baby costume. It comes in one size and fits babies and toddlers up to 25 lbs.

If you're going out trick-or-treating with the kids this Halloween, here are some safety tips from the Halloween Safety Guide website.

Shop for more chic Halloween baby costumes at Amazon.com...

Tips For Taking Care of You and Your Baby

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:48:00 +0000

As a new mom, you could probably use all the advice and tips that you can - tips on how to take care of yourself and how to take care of your baby.

We searched the 'net and compiled together a list of links that offer valuable tips for new mommies:

Tips For Taking Care of Your Baby

Tips For Taking Care of You

Do you have any tips to share?

Photo Credit: David Terrazas

We Love Baby Brella

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:12:00 +0000

Here at Baby Chic we're happy to be aligned with a sponsor who shares the same belief that we do - that pregnant women and new mommies can still be chic and fashionable.

Baby Brella by DRIA is a product that pregnant women can wear as an accessory, plus it's a fashionable nursing poncho/blanket... Not only that, but you can use Baby Brella as a stroller cover or infant carrier cover. Talk about multi-function!

It's hard enough carrying around diapers, baby diapers, and blankets. The Baby Brella is lightweight and can be stored easily.

Ok, we could go on and on about how wonderful the Baby Brella is. We're not just saying this because of their sponsorship. We truly love this product.

Find out more about Baby Brella by visiting the website: www.buybabybrella.com

(Photo taken from the Baby Brella website)

Contact the Baby Chic Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:58:00 +0000

If you have any questions, comments, or press pitches, contact the Baby Chic Blog via email:

info [at] babychicblog [dot] com

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About the Baby Chic Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Admin) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:53:00 +0000

Women who have newborn babies often become very focused on taking care of their baby that they forget about taking time for themselves. "Me Time" turns into "We Time" as mommy and baby become inseparable. After awhile it just becomes time consuming and too much of a hassle to become the fashionable, chic women we once were.

Well, it doesn't have to be that way. You don't have to feel run-down and tired. You don't have to conform to the typical mommy uniform of t-shirts and capri pants. You can be a mama and still be chic!

Our definition of chic isn't just about being fashionable, however. Being "chic" is a state of mind. It's about being at peace with yourself...it's about being strong and determined...and it's about knowing that you are always doing the best you can to take care of your baby.

The Baby Chic blog is dedicated to sharing tips, news, and resources for new mothers and mothers-to-be. From chic baby clothing and baby stuff to tips on how to maintain your sanity - you will find it on this blog.

We welcome your comments, tips, contributions, or questions about this blog. Feel free to contact us anytime.

Photo Credit: CharlotteSpeaks