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Lil Tip: Pick Your Battles

LilSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:50 -0800

Sometimes you have to meet your kid in the middle. My daughter is pretty easygoing so when she asked for pink hair, I knew I'd be able to talk her into something a little less appearance altering. At four and a half, dye was out of the equation even if she pressed, but I was willing to cave on a wig. Then, an attachable pink hair piece caught her eye while we were passing Claire's at the mall. For $6, it brought a shock to her locks, me a peace of mind, and everyone was happy.

Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Talks

LilSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:00:06 -0700

They say kids grow up fast, but lately I'm blown away. Last week, my art obsessed daughter told me she can't wait to get a "needle" tattoo. I knew this was coming ever since she noticed mine as I stepped out of the shower a couple years ago. With wide eyes, she blurted out, "I want one," but I talked her in to waiting until she's 25. A couple days ago, she told me she "really needs a pink wig." I thought the conversation was headed toward Halloween, but she explained that it's because she's tired of having messy hair on the mornings I'm at work and my husband attempts to style it. "That way I can just put on a wig and go out," she explained. I'm considering caving on this one so she doesn't try to dye her hair.

Yesterday, she surprised me with the latest topic - sleeping with the opposite sex. A classmate told her he slept in the same bed as his girl cousin and they had a pretend wedding and kissed on the lips. In disbelief she said, "He doesn't even know that you can't marry your cousin. And, you're only supposed sleep with your boyfriend or girlfriend and kiss them on the lips!" My daughter is four and a half, I wonder what the topics of our conversations will be at 14?

Are you ever surprised by what your child talks about?
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Would You Dye Your Hair at Your Daughter's Request?

LilSugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:00:19 -0700

Julia Roberts recently sported a lil patch of pink hair and attributed the hued lock to her daughter, Hazel. The three year-old thought pastel tresses would look good on her mommy, so the actress obliged with a few colored strands.

If the look wasn't dramatically different, would you do this for your child?
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Celebaby Style: The Jolie-Pitt Brood

babysugar — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:00:28 -0700

The Jolie-Pitts rarely stay in one place for long. A big weekend in Manhattan provided the tots with some artful culture, but it was back to the land of Cajun po-boys and beignets as the troop made their way to the Big Easy. Roaming the streets of New Orleans, the Jolie-Pitt pack chomped on Cheetos Puffs before stopping in for brunch at a local eatery.

Always dressed up in some funky fashions, baby Shiloh sported a punk-rock look in her black jeans and "Destroy All" gray tee while her big sis Zahara looked like the spunky feminista in red corduroy pants, a pink velour top, and some sporty brown kicks. Not to be outshone by his lil sisters brother Pax let his hair fly in the breeze while he strutted along in a black v-neck tee, some army green overalls, and a pair of practical taupe suede Merrells. And, of course, mama Angelina looked ever so pretty in a simple black frock, ballet flats, sunglasses, and her au natural facade.

Raw Edge Tees for Baby - $9.50	Red by Marc Ecko Little Girl Rock On Roll Cuff Convertible Jean - $40.00
Crocs Kids Cayman (Infant/Toddler/Youth) - $25.00	Kids Baby Rib Long Sleeve T - $15.00
Toddler Boys' Genuine Kids from OshKosh Monster Ripstop Overalls - Gray - $15.99	Merrell 'Jungle Moc' SlipOn (Walker, Toddler, Little Kid & Big Kid) - $34.95
Pink Shirred Tee - $12.50	Patch pocket corduroy pants - $24.50
Kenneth Cole REACTION Toddler/Little Kid Sneak A Boo 2 Shoe - $44.95

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Trendtotting: Ribbies Hair Clips

babysugar — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:00:40 -0700

Though my daughter was dressed in pink duds and floral prints for the first 18 months of her life, people would stop and say, "Oh, HE is so cute!" I thanked them for the compliment and wondered how they didn't notice her frilly get-ups. Desperate to put bows in her hair, none were capable of pulling back the few wisps she had on her nearly bald head.

But, now a couple more strands of hair were all we needed for Ribbies. These lightweight clippies have a foam grip to help keep the hair in place without slipping or causing a tot the pain that often accompanies metal barrettes. Good luck trying to pick just one pair of the ribbon adorned clips - they are available in 78 cheery grosgrain varieties.

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.