When big babies make their way into the world, sometimes something has to give and in my son's case it was his collarbone. My lil guy's debut was a bit of a struggle. As all nine pounds and four ounces of him squeezed down the birth canal, he fractured his clavicle, which connects the sternum to the shoulder.

Had my lil sister, who weighed in at 12 pounds, 6 ounces, not broken hers when being born, I would have worried. But, since I remembered that the bones reconnect rather quickly on their own and all I'd have to do was scoop my baby up carefully to avoid antagonizing the tear, we checked in with our pediatrician and the break healed in a matter of months. To learn how the clavicle breaks, read more

If you have a family that thinks that life's a musical, there's a fabulous and kid-friendly activity that will have you all straining your vocal cords. Take them to the limits and let the kids go wild at the Mamma Mia!: The Sing-Along Edition, which opens in select theaters today. This special version of the movie lists the lyrics to each musical number on screen. And, there's no need to keep your tot's toes from tapping because dancing is encouraged, as is belting out ABBA songs. To see if the show is available in your area, click here.

Almost anything can be upgraded for a price. Born in 1965, Maclaren is one of the oldest and respected brands in the stroller land. Celebs like Michelle Williams, Dave Grohl, and Melania Trump all chose the British-based buggies to tote their loved ones. While some opt for the less-expensive versions available at Toys 'R' Us, others pay a pretty penny for labeled versions.

Melania Trump pushes Baron in a pimped-out leather Maclaren ($3,800) and Geri Halliwell gives Bluebell a ride in the posh "Life Is a Bed of Roses," especially created by fashion designer Lulu Guinness. Lacoste, Burberry, Kate Spade, and others have also added their name to the list of specialty makers. When people are easily spending $900 on competitive brands like Bugaboo and Orbit Baby, the $300 Kate Spade buggy starts to look doable.

Whenever I visit my old park back in Texas, I still like to hit the old-school seesaws. Spending countless hours bouncing up and down with a friend on the other end seemed to be the best pastime. These smaller seesaws offer tots the ability to work their wee leg muscles while enjoying some good ole fashioned fun.

Simple: The plain jane birchwood IKEA item is a steal at $60.
Swank: For a little added security, you can offer your child the $215 Log Rocker with spunky red handles and a wider base.

Which one do you like better?

I was in born in San Francisco five years after Free to Be You and Me was released, but even in an era of everything goes, there were still the age-old stereotypes of girls favoring pink and boys liking blue. When it comes to gender, I'm trying to raise my kids with a sense that anything goes. If my son runs down the hall in my high heels and a few purses slung on his arms, so be it. Or if my daughter brags that she is faster than a bunch of boys, I root her on. I made a conscious decision when I became a mom to proclaim, "You must be so proud of yourself!" as often as I say, "I'm so proud of you." And to state, "You will make someone happy someday," rather than assuming they will be with partners of the opposite sex. To see what happened, read more

One of the perks of maternity clothes, especially shirts, is that they actually cover your belly. When my belly got too big to hide, I stowed my tops away for future seasons. As the postnatal months passed by, I eagerly waited to pull on my forgotten threads. Down 10 pounds from my pre-pregnancy body weight, I was leaner and more confident that my old wardrobe would be ready for wear.

My jeans fit fine, if not a tad loose, and my bras definitely had room to spare. The shirts, on the other hand, were a tad too short! I never sported a midriff and I rarely wore tight clothes so why, oh why, were my tees rising so high? Had my torso lengthened during my pregnancy, or did my shirts magically shrink in their plastic bins? Perplexed by this issue and bummed to be donating such fab tops, I consulted my mommy friends. They declared the same thing — their pre-pregnancy shirts seemed shorter without reasonable explanation.

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Choosing a moniker for your mini me can turn into a big mess if you don't abide by the unwritten rules. A whopping 42 percent of lilsugar readers said they have fallen victim to baby namenapping. Parents are free to pick any name for their offspring, but if you don't want to offend anyone, you might try following these guidelines. To check out the etiquette, read more