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Texts and Tunes: Rockabye Baby

babysugar — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:00:42 -0800

We’ve all heard rumors that the music of Mozart and Bach helps stimulate a baby's brain. And sometimes waltzing to Requiem does help send baby to sleep. But, it's also a good time to introduce baby to some good ole' rock n' roll.

Rock the cradle of love to some sweet tunes from Rockabye Music ($17). The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Bob Marley, and Coldplay are just some of the bands whose music has been converted into soothing lullaby renditions.

Tell Mommy: What Inspired Your Baby's Name?

LilSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:11 -0700

Most celebrities choose inventive baby names over traditional titles these days, creating a whole generation of wild and unusual appellations. People speculates that Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale put ample thought into naming their newborn son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale.

Zuma is a popular beach in Malibu, where Gwen and Gavin often hang out with their oldest son, Kingston. The beach was also inspiration for Neil Young's album Zuma, so it holds some musical history. Nesta was Bob Marley's middle name as well, so it may be a tribute to the legend. And, of course, Gwen and Gavin are all about rock so Rock seems like a natural fit.

Did you pick your child's name from a literary character, friend, or pop culture reference or do you follow the a-name-is-just-a-name mindset?

Pacific Coast News Online

Lil Find: Wigging Out Like Celebs

babysugar — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:09 -0800

When my baby still had a bald noggin at six months old, a friend gave her the hysterical hot pink Lil Kim wig from Baby Toupee. The hair pieces are available in three other styles – The Donald (as in Trump), the Bob (as in Marley) and the Samuel L. (as in Jackson).

Clearly a conversation starter, you can whip out the outrageous hair toupees at family events, birthday parties or any other festive gatherings to get a few laughs. And, your kid can look back at the photos of their crazy coifs and know they had a cool mom.