I love it when designers have kids of their own because motherhood inspires them to create lil versions of their favorite pieces. The latest designer to join this bandwagon is Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, the woman behind the Shoshanna label of swimwear and dresses for busty women. Gruss has teamed up with classic children's apparel store Best & Co. to launch a swimwear collection just in time for the 2009 resort season. With traditional nautical and Summer prints inspired by New England vacation destinations, the nine piece line for boys and girls is likely to catch the eyes of Gruss' adult fans.

I've been a sucker for Adam Sandler since Saturday Night Live, and even more so after he chatted up his daughters on Letterman, but it was my 4-year-old who practically dragged me to his latest flick, Bedtime Stories, after she saw it rained gumballs in the trailer.

Once we settled into our seats to watch the story of Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler), a hotel handy man who collaboratively tells imaginative tales with his niece and nephew that come true, I was enjoying the movie as much as my daughter. The four bedtime fantasies — Medieval, old West, ancient Greece, and outer space — are brought to life with the cast members playing roles in each tale. The result is a fantastical adventure filled with a mermaid, a red horse, chariot X-games and a booger monster that keeps kids sitting in their seats and adults engaged.

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Slip into some festive jammies and watch the ball drop tomorrow night. If you are opting for a night at home on the couch over braving the crowds on New Year's Eve, deck your family out in fun flannel pajama sets that will keep them warm and have them ready for bed. We found plenty of funky prints at all price points that your lil ones can wear well into the New Year! So lounge into 2009 and make your newest accessory a pair of cushioned slipper boots!

Worry comes with the territory of being a new mom. While not all fret-worthy things warrant a call to your lil one's pediatrician, an infant's fever is nothing to chance — especially during flu season. According to the Mayo Clinic:

Mild fevers are common and usually harmless, but it's important to keep an eye on the thermometer. Contact the doctor if your baby is younger than age 2 months and has a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or higher or if your older infant has an oral or ear temperature of 102 F or higher.

So be sure to keep an eye on your bundle of joy's temperature. You can usually tell by touch if she is hotter than normal, but a rectal temperature will give the most accurate reading. As always, if you're unsure, best practice is to call the doctor.

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Many new parents like to keep their bundle of joy as close as possible. A moses basket is a pretty and convenient alternative for mamas who are not ready to have their lil one sleep in the crib. Regardless of your budget, you'll appreciate its portability and style.

Simple: This Tadpoles Micro-Chenille Moses Basket Set ($77) gives you a lot of adorable and bang for your buck! It includes a soft micro-chenille bumper and blanket, mattress with removable cotton sheet, coordinating pillow (for decorative use only) and a matching chenille teddy bear.
Swank: The Pink Suede Moses Basket ($250) adds a chic touch of color to your lil one's place of rest. The slipcover is super soft and lightly padded, and a hidden Velcro closure makes for easy removal and washing.