Mommy's little helper.
Finding a place where baby can sleep and mamas can relax is the subject of much debate. Attachment parenting experts and nursing moms tout the conveniences and bonding experience created through co-sleeping, while many doctors and experts point out the safety risks associated with the practice. Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have linked co-sleeping to an Read more
This funky cradle, designed by famous German artist Peter Keler in 1922, is surprisingly modern for such an aged piece of furniture. Still being manufactured, this cradle sells for an eye–popping $3,150! The artist's works are shown in the Bauhaus Museum and Weimar Bauhaus Archive in Berlin. While the bassinet is unique, I'm not sure I'd pay a dime for it. It doesn't seem like it would be safe Read more
My sons were both blessed with full heads of hair when born. Within a week, both then developed cradle cap. My older son's was easily treated with a little olive oil and a baby toothbrush. My younger son's was a bit more persistent, becoming infected with his scratching and eventually requiring a topical antibiotic to rid his scalp of the itchy scales. Fast-forward 15 months, and I recently Read more
Zoe Kravitz and Penn Badgley got close for a kiss in NYC over the weekend. They stopped for PDA after shopping at a bookstore, where Penn picked up a few titles including Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle and Richard Alpert's LSD. Penn and Zoe escaped the Big Apple for the warmer weather of Miami over the holidays. They lounged poolside at their hotel and showed affection while swimming. Zoe's bikini Read more
If your newborn came home from the hospital and went directly into a crib happily, you're one of the lucky — or brave — ones. For most new parents, it's not that easy to get your wee one into a big crib out of mama's sight line. For many, the perfect compromise between co-sleeping and a full-size crib in the nursery is a bassinet you can fit in your own bedroom for those first few (or, if Read more
Time to pull out the paintbrush and cover up the pink. According to the color authorities at Pantone, 2012's color of the year will be Tangerine Tango — a reddish-orange that is bright, bold, and cheerful and a bit more "in your face" than last year's sweet honeysuckle. The bright, energy-inspiring color will be showing up on walls, furniture, and clothes in the coming year, but it's already Read more
This photo captures the kaleidoscope effect that you experience while gazing up at the soaring ceilings of the ornate churches in Puebla, Mexico. Considered to be the “cradle of Mexican Baroque,” this beautiful colonial city is known for its architecture and decorative arts where towers and domes of old churches and monasteries abound. Quite fitting for a place known as the City of Angels. Read more
As often as you see mama cats carrying kittens by the scruff of the neck, this is not a safe way to hold a grown cat — even lightweight felines are too heavy to be supported properly by just that excess, loose skin. If you're just getting started with cradling a cat, check out these five tips for successful pick ups. Read more
Lots of moms and mommies-to-be like to think out loud, and Nicole Pearl, the Beauty Girl is one of them. She recently posted about her favorite products for baby and mom on her The Beauty Girl blog. It's only Tuesday and it's already been a big week of celeb news: Kim K's divorcing and Jessica Simpson's having a baby! Breakups suck, but personal experience proves they make you stronger. Babies, Read more
Orlando Bloom carried some precious cargo, his son, Flynn Bloom, in his arms in NYC today. Orlando was careful to cradle his 9-month-old's head as they ducked into the backseat together. Miranda Kerr didn't join the boys on this afternoon's outing, but she is also currently in the Big Apple, where she's focusing on some early promotion for the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show. The supermodel Read more
