As the leading lady of a family known for broadcasting their lives on television, Kim Kardashian has always felt right at home in the spotlight, and her pregnancy's been no exception! For the past several months, Kim's been strutting her stuff across the globe, and making headlines by dressing her bump in seriously high fashion.
Now that she's into her third trimester, take a look at some of the starlet's best maternity style moments. Lights, camera, Kim!
Graduating from breast milk and formula to solids is a major milestone in a baby's first year. If your little one is ready to make the leap, throw away your preconceived notions that baby's first foods have to be monotonous and dull. These 15 recipes incorporate unexpected flavors and ingredients to make the early days of eating a whole lot more fun!
If your kids have regular household responsibilities, then you've already conquered half the battle. Now holding them accountable for those responsibilities is the next step. Keep your tots on task with a clever chore chart that turns even the most mundane of tasks into a game. We've found nine unique ways — from a smartphone app to a DIY reward system — to keep your family functioning efficiently.
If your design aesthetic tends towards the classic, your baby's nursery is most likely to do the same. While traditionalists tend not to take as big of design risks as their mod counterparts, that doesn't mean that your little one's room can't wow with thoughtful decor elements and original touches. Here, 15 tasteful, traditional nurseries designed to inspire!
There's a new secret way to cut the lines at Disney, but it involves a serious moral sacrifice. The NY Post reports that a wealthy set of visitors has been hiring disabled "tour guides" to accompany their families to the Orlando theme park, affording them access to handicapped entrances, thereby bypassing the lines for rides. The tour company, called Dream Tours Florida, was uncovered by Dr. Wednesday Martin, a social anthropologist who discovered the disturbing trend while researching her book, Primates of Park Avenue. "It's insider knowledge that very few have and share carefully," Martin said. Apparently, you need a referral to even get through to the business, as Dream Tours' number is unlisted. Disney allows each wheelchair or scooter-bound visitor to bring up to six guests to an accessible entrance for each attraction. A woman who employed Dream Tours' services told the Postthat she hired a guide to accompany her family of four through the park in a motorized scooter with a "handicap" sign on it, and the group received special access throughout the park. We're pretty sure that we can all agree that this practice is reprehensible, but whom do you think is most at fault? Sound off!
For modern design at an incredibly affordable price point, no one does it quite like Ikea. The Swedish megastore is known for its kid-friendly practices, from supervised play areas to shopping strollers, baby care areas to healthy, hearty children's meals at in-store bistros and restaurants. Here are 25 of our favorite Ikea finds for little ones — from kids room essentials to fun, affordable playthings.
Just about everyone has an opinion about whether or not kids belong at a wedding, and if you've elected to include them, then we salute you! Inviting tiny feet to join you in your walk down the aisle does require some additional planning — from what the little ones will be wearing to what they'll be eating. Here are 67 inspiring photos and ideas to ensure that the smallest members of your guest list have a blast!
Before heading out for sun-filled days of fun this Summer, it's important to take babies' extrasensitive skin into account. While sunscreen is one precautionary measure, topping off little heads with a wide-brimmed sun hat is essential if they're going to be exposed to the elements for any extended period of time. Here are 10 sweet options for your baby boy or girl to sport all Summer long!
Would you let your kids shop at a store that goes against the values you're trying to instill in them? Recently, inflammatory comments made by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries in a 2006 interview have been recirculating on the web, instigating anger and outrage amongst the brand's would-be consumers and moms looking out for the best interest of their kids. According to Huffington Post, Jeffries made the following statement in a 2006 interview with Salon.com:
In every school, there are the cool and popular kids, and then there are the not-so-cool kids. Candidly, we go after the cool kids. We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends. A lot of people don't belong [in our clothes], and they can't belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely. Those companies that are in trouble are trying to target everybody: young, old, fat, skinny. But then you become totally vanilla. You don't alienate anybody, but you don't excite anybody, either.
Abercrombie's sweet spot has always been the teen and preteen market, which makes Jeffries's comments especially alarming. At a time when kids are at their most impressionable, most self-conscious, and most susceptible to being teased or alienated by their peers, what sort of a message does this send?
For years, the brand — which encompasses an "Abercrombie Kids" line — has garnered attention for its controversial practices and marketing methodology. According to the Salon.com article, in 2004, Abercrombie paid $40 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by minority employees who felt discriminated against. In 2005, a group of high school girls made the media rounds in protest of t-shirts with phrases like "Do I make you look fat?" and "Who needs a brain when you have these?" And now, Jeffries's candid commentary is igniting a new flame.
What do you think? Do the CEO's remarks mean your family will be boycotting the Abercrombie & Fitch brand?
Hello, Kitty! The world's most famous feline has made a major resurgence, and Hello Kitty can be found in just about any kids' store you walk into these days. Tots are rendered helpless against the smiling character's charms, and before you know it, your kiddo will be smitten with the kitten — if she isn't already! Check out these 11 adorable finds for the Hello Kitty fan in your life.
From infancy on, winding down the day with a bedtime story is a favorite way for kids to fall asleep. Lest you grow weary of reading the same book again and again and again, we've rounded up seven favorite books about bedtime to read before your kids go to sleep. Check out our ideas of books to add to your little one's library, from the beloved Goodnight Moon to some options you may not be familiar with. Sweet dreams!
As new moms will quickly learn, there's a fine line between baby shoes that look adorable — but are more or less useless — and those that actually stay on an early toddler's tiny feet. The trick is to find a pair that stays secure around the ankle — whether with elastic, a higher cut, or Velcro straps that keep everything in place. Here, seven practical pairs that will actually stay put . . . and don't look half bad, either!
Whether your family's Summer plans involve vacations, routine weekends at the beach, or adhering to your standard routine (just in better weather), we think you deserve a new diaper bag for the season. From floral prints to neon brights, here are 10 of the best bags out there right now for toting your tot's gear all Summer long. It's in the bag, baby!
Just yesterday you were preparing for your baby's arrival, and now you suddenly find yourself planning her first birthday. From a new kind of flip book to future messaging, take inspiration from these nine ways to document the most memorable moments of her first year. As she grows up, they'll mean even more to you!
Any mom who's ever dealt with diaper rash knows that it's no fun. While the most common treatment is a cream like Desitin or Aquaphor, there's now a product that aims to stop the problem before it starts. It's the (drumroll, please) Baby Butt Fan. The "world's first diapering fan," which can be yours for $20, was designed to dry off your baby's freshly wiped bottom quickly and effectively to prevent diaper rash.
A soothing, gentle breeze aimed at your baby's bum doesn't sound like such a bad idea, and preventing diaper rash is a much smarter approach than waiting until it happens to treat it. But in looking at the Baby Butt Fan, we have to ask, what's the difference between this and any other portable fan? What do you think? Is the Baby Butt Fan a gimmick or a great way to promote rash-free diaper-wearing?
Christy Turlington is a force to be reckoned with. After a serious health scare following the birth of her daughter, Grace, she became immersed in maternal health issues on a global scale, and founded Every Mother Counts to raise awareness about the issue of maternal mortality. Earlier this week, Turlington served on a panel at the Mom+Social conference hosted by the United Nations Foundation here in New York. We were lucky enough to chat with the model, mom, and fierce advocate for mothers across the world.
POPSUGAR Moms: This year, Every Mother Counts has shifted its campaign focus from “No Mother’s Day” to “Know Mother’s Day.” Can you tell us a bit about the new push and what the focus this year is?
Christy Turlington: It’s really always been about creating more awareness, because that’s our biggest goal: to spread the information. Once you learn what’s happening, learn the statistics, you kind of can’t help but want to engage and get involved. So we’re trying to move the dial in that sense. More action, more efforts, and more collective energy around this issue that touches so many people.
This time of year, women are being marketed to at such a ridiculous rate. There’s roughly 15 billion dollars being spent on moms around Mother’s Day in the US alone. What that could do for global health would be just tremendous.
Click to read more about Christy's fight for global maternal health, how she controls her kids' access to social media, and what the Turlington-Burns clan is up to for Mother's Day!
If the rest of your house or apartment features a contemporary design aesthetic, then there's no reason that you should have to go traditional in your little one's room. From wallpaper made from your favorite photos to the most futuristic cribs and gliders, we've pulled our favorite modern decor ideas from 18 amazing kids' rooms and nurseries for your mod tot.
Playhouses have come a long way since we were kids, and the number of over-the-top options out there today is endless. Whether your style is midcentury modern, whimsical, or traditional, we've found across-the-board design inspiration for your tots' "home away from home." Prepare to be wowed as you click through these 20 incredible playspaces that'll have you wishing Mama could fit through their pint-size door frames!
This Mother's Day, amidst the wishes for quality time with our kids and breakfast in bed, we're remembering the moms who faced unfathomable tragedy this year. On Dec. 14, 2012, 26 lives were lost in the senseless act of violence that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
"For too many mothers across the country, Mother's Day is sadly not just a celebration of their motherhood, but also a time to reflect on the lives of the beautiful children they have lost due to violence," said Tim Makris, executive director of Sandy Hook Promise. "No mother should have to bury her child. That is why this year we are asking the public to stand up across the country and pledge to help prevent more mothers from suffering this senseless loss."
While a loss of such epic proportion can make everyone around it feel helpless, Sandy Hook Promise has a small way to show our support. The foundation created a digital ecard with the message "We mourn your loss and promise to do all we can to prevent tragedies like this from happening ever again" and space for you to write your own note of support. We encourage you to sign the card, share it on social media, and pass it along to friends and family. Let these very special moms know that they have not been forgotten, five months after suffering from their unimaginable losses.
We've long been fans of the beautiful work of NYC-based Sissy + Marley, a one-stop shop for expectant moms that handles everything from baby planning and maternity concierge services to designing exquisite nurseries and stationery.
When founder Chelsea Reale (aka "Sissy") agreed to share one of her firm's very special baby rooms with us, we were just thrilled (and you'll soon see why!). This space was designed for a baby girl named Victoria, who has three older brothers. There was no question that this time around, her mom wanted everything to be pink! Click through to check out Victoria's pretty-in-pink nursery, made modern with fun pops of neon throughout.
