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Blast Back From the Past: Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine
I have a friend who loves to tell me about the time she convinced her aunt to buy her the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine, only to have her mom immediately take it back to the store because she had been forbidden to have it. With Spring in the air and the hint of a warm Summer to come, I am always reminded of her story when I see lil ones lining up at the ice cream truck for their rainbow snow cones.
The Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine ($17) is still being made and looks just like the original one from the early '80s (though the plastic is not quite as sturdy this time around).
Ecotot: Gorgeous Garments From Sarah Waldo Organics
There are enough cute organic t-shirts out there to fill a closet, but when an eco-conscience mama is looking for something a bit more stylish, the options are limited. That's what makes Sarah Waldo Organics, so refreshing and fabulous. Using organic natural fibers, such as cotton, silk and wool, and using plant based dyes, Waldo has designed a line that leaves me craving more though it costs a pretty penny.
Bike Safety 101: Get Your Wee One Riding
Pump up those tires and strap a helmet on your tot, today marks the the first day of National Bike Month! One of the most popular physical activities for kids, the health benefits of biking are second to none. In addition to keeping children outside and in shape, biking helps develop lil ones' hand-eye-coordination and sense of balance.
Kiddie Wellness: Fifth Disease
Spring brings about a new set of cooties and concerns for parents of preschoolers. In addition to tree and pollen allergies, mamas need to be on the lookout for Fifth disease. A contagious virus, Fifth disease typically takes its form as a rash on a child's face – often referred to as a "slapped-cheek" rash – as well as a lacy-looking rash on the body's trunk and limbs accompanied by a low-grade fever.
Texts and Tunes: Spring Into Reading
Since today is the first day of Spring, I thought I'd suggest some cheery, floral laden books for your tot's library.
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Cybex 2.Go Combines Best of All Baby Carriers
Wear your baby in style! Though Baby Bjorn made carriers mainstream, companies like Ergo, LilleBaby and Belle, not to mention all of the sling manufacturers, have given mothers many options.
When we took our first look at the European import Cybex last Spring, we were interested in the 2.Go baby carrier – a cross between the Baby Bjorn and Ergo that comes in bright colors.
Little Maven Gets Up Close and Personal During Fashion Week
Not one to miss out on parties or fabulous clothing, mother Tori Spelling is doing her part to make sure Little Maven has its piece of the Fashion Week pie. The always entertaining mama of two is taking time out of her NYC trip to meet and greet fans of her clothing line at Bloomingdale's this Saturday, Sept. 12.
Rachel Zoe Puts Pedialyte on Ice to Get Through Fashion Week
It turns out stylist Rachel Zoe doesn't just know how to dress a pregnant woman, she also knows how to use kid products to heal an aching adult body. The style maven put a photo on twitpic of Pedialyte on ice from Fashion Week, which got me thinking about grown-ups using goodies formulated for kids.
Pedialyte is an electrolyte drink that was "specifically designed to replace fluids and minerals (electrolytes) that are lost when a child has diarrhea with or without vomiting," but many adults — especially athletes — use it to replenish their bodies after times of stress, sickness and electrolyte loss.
Guess the Couture Mama
When it comes to dressing their children, these mamas don't have to worry about running to the mall for last minute items. Many of the fashion world's most talented designers consider their children and grandchildren their lucky charms when it comes to showing off their latest collections – bringing them onto the runway at the conclusion of their shows. See if you can guess which couture kids go with which designing women.
Will Just Kate Plus Eight Still Capture Your Attention?
Get ready for some more changes in the Gosselin household. While Jon and Kate work out the details of their divorce, the network that airs the show, TLC, just announced that the program will take a new direction this Fall. Jon will no longer be a fixture on the televised portion of the children's lives and the show is being renamed Kate Plus Eight beginning in November.
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