A tot's touch of color makes all the difference! Children can make their mark on everything from sneakers to Hermes scarves these days. And, J. Crew just launched a Crewcuts shoe shop coloring book. The five artistic designs include wellies, ballet flats, and sneakers. They can be downloaded (for free) and printed for kids to color or brought to life digitally and then either printed or uploaded to the J. Crew Facebook page for others to see. The artistic activity is much cheaper than buying the actual kicks!

There's a chill in the air that has mamas-to-be seeking out ways to keep their burgeoning bellies under wraps. As celebrity moms make their way through London Fashion Week, singer Lily Allen was spotted sporting an array of coats and capes to keep warm. While most expectant ladies won't be covering up in a Louis Vuitton cape this Winter, there are plenty of flattering styles available. We've rounded a few up below.

Clockwise from top left: Ann Taylor Loft Maternity Trench Coat ($160), Old Navy Fleece Double-Breasted Jacket ($40), Isabella Oliver Maternity Duffle ($360), Veronique Maternity Convertible Car Coat ($515), Topshop Maternity Duffle Coat ($145)

Hair loss is the pain after pregnancy! It often occurs in the months after a new mama's hormones adjust. From the clumps of hair found in the shower drain to the baby wisps that sprout up, mothers have much to deal with after delivery. We asked Paul Lebrecque from the eponymous salon for some tips in managing postpartum hair.

• Don't be afraid to keep hair long. Paul agrees that the 47 percent of LilSugar readers who have kept their hair long are making life easier. Long hair gives moms more options, including ponytails, chignons, and updos.
• Consider a Keratin treatment. The Brazilian straightening treatment makes blowouts fast and easy, lasts for up to three months, and is safe for use on nursing mothers. Paul does recommend that moms should pump and dump their first batch of milk the next day as a precaution.
• Keep popping prenatal vitamins. The same vitamins that give expectant mamas thick manes and strong nails can help combat hair loss. Paul tells his clients to stay on the pills for three months after their tots have weaned.

For more of Paul's tips, read more

Meatloaf, again? Every mama has a dinner that she can practically make with her eyes closed. She turns to it when she's pressed for time or just isn't in the mood to think up a new meal. Whether it's breakfast for dinner or another variation of rotisserie chicken, we want to know what you cook up on a regular basis. I'll kick things off with my top three go-to dinners for the kids:

1. Pasta and meatballs
2. Rotisserie chicken with roasted potatoes
3. Tilapia fingers with corn and snow peas

Share your easy meals with us in the comments below!

It looks like Will.i.am isn't the only singer sharing the stage with Elmo and friends this Fall. As Sesame Street gears up for its 41st season, the gang will continue its tradition of welcoming a roster of familiar faces, including Jennifer Garner, Amy Poehler, Sherri Shepherd, Julie Bowen, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell. Oprah will be lending her voice to a character while Katy Perry joins Usher and Will.i.am in parodying one of her hit songs. Families tuning in to the new season, which begins on September 27th, will notice a focus on science and technology (like the new Cat in the Hat series) with tots exploring the world around them.

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It's a pillow. It's a pet. And if you have a child under the age of 10, the plush toy is likely on his or her wish list. My Pillow Pets ($16-$25) are foldable stuffed animals that double as pillows and are moving from infomercials, mall kiosks, and craft fairs into many a tot's arms. With 33 plush characters, kids have plenty of options. Does your tot have this toy?

Is your child the next Bono? Let him channel all that rhythm into making music with one of these eco-friendly instruments. BPA-free or made from renewable sources, the noisemakers are the safest way to rock.

Clockwise from top left: Solid Drum ($23), Fish Castanet ($5), Snake Charmer Flute ($30), Tambourine ($18), Banjo ($30), Muscial Band drumset ($58), Oval Xylophone ($19), Clatter ($20).

Moms are always full of suggestions – sometimes it's warranted, sometimes it's not. But when an expectant mama asked for advice before welcoming her first child, our community had opinions. Here's what they had to say.

• "Definitely go out and enjoy as a couple...and when the little one comes, try and take opportunities for yourself." – aembry396
• "Drink lots of water! Every time you pause for a breath, or just a quiet moment, drink a glass of water. It helps with sleep deprivation and other things that are going on in your body and trust me you don't want to go back to the hospital for forgetting to take a drink for two day's because you're so busy with the newest addition." – Anonymous reader Sarah 85
• "Take the help from other people when it's offered and don't worry about what the house looks like." – Anonymous reader littlet
• "I think the absolute most important thing is attitude. You're so tired and overwhelmed and there are 10,000 things to do and a baby depending completely on you and its stressful. It took me a while to realize how incredibly important the right attitude is." – MissSushi
• "Get a haircut. I haven't had my haircut since before my 9 month old was born because I can't stand to be away from him for an hour." – MonkiChriz
• "Trust your husband. It's his baby too, and even if he doesn't do things the way you would, he's doing what he feels is right. I never second guess my husband or tell him he's wrong, because what he does works for him." – amandachalynn
• "Sleep. And, shower. Even if your baby is crying, shower. He or she won't be traumatized from five minutes of tears, and feeling fresh and clean will make you feel partially human again!" – Asche
• "Don't listen to any horror stories! It just freaks you out and makes you nervous." – Anonymous reader Lady–Jay
• "Number one piece of advice is join a mom's group. Hanging out with other new mother is great; they know exactly what you're going through where other mom friends with older kids will have forgotten what it's like. You might make some lifelong friends." – wiggle