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Celebaby Style: Tutterrific

babysugar — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Spring is in full bloom and wee princesses and fairies are all a flutter in the sunshine with daisies and tulips pushing up through the ground. Put a little extra pep in your wee one's step with a fabu tutu like the darling chocolate one that Nahla fancied for a birthday party last weekend.

Paired with tights, a tank top and ballet slippers, tiny dancers will relish the rainbow of tulle and ribbon that are guaranteed to make them feel like the belle of the ball. Last on the checklist - a magic wand and a satchel of fairy dust!

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Flower Girl Tutus

LilSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:00:58 -0700

Add a bit of whimsy to your wedding procession by dressing the flower girl in an age appropriate outfit. A tutu paired with a delicate tank or simple leotard and some ballet flats is a way to keep lil ladies comfortable and looking darling for the big day and beyond. The tulle tutu is also a wonderful wedding party gift. Click through these fabulous child friendly frocks. For more wedding planning fun, check out IDoSugar.

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Trendtotting: Tu for Tee

babysugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:00:26 -0800

Every principessa deserves to frolic around in tulle every now and then. For the lil ballerina in your life, treat her to a top from Tu for Tee. Each one has a cutesy design on the chest and is trimmed with tulle and ribbon.

Tu for Tee makes puffy and long–sleeved tees and tank tops for both lads and lasses. Baby girls can enjoy cupcakes, hearts, butterflies and bunnies while boys may prefer the non–tulle adorned monkey or skull shirts.

The charming apparel will cost you a pretty penny. Designs range between $40 and $50.

Mommy Dearest: How Should I Deal With Gender Issues?

babysugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:44 -0800

Mommy Dearest,

I have a 4-year-old little girl who seems to fit into the stereotypes surrounding children her age; she loves princesses, makeup, and playing with baby dolls. In an effort to get her to branch out, I have signed her up for soccer with other boys and girls her age. At first, the playtime was terrific - boys and girls running elbow to elbow. Then the coach decided to split them up by gender. Kids generally play with their own sex, so I understood his rationale for dividing them, but at this past practice he decided it was time for the boys to play football while the girls still kicked the ball around. When one of the girls asked the coach why the boys got to play football, he said, "The boys have gotten really good at soccer so we're letting them play football. You guys still need to work on your soccer." All of the mothers on the sideline gasped. While the coach may be right, he is already starting to pigeonhole them into the stereotypes that we moms are trying so hard to avoid. They are such an impressionable age and they are already starting to hear that boys are better than them. I would like to talk with the coach about it, but I don't seem to have the right words. Do you have any advice?

- Antistereotype Soccer Mom

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Antistereotype Soccer Mom,

Parents are often conflicted with how to share a gender-divided world with their children. It is commendable that you are trying to take actions to show your girly daughter the other facets of life that don't include tutus and lip gloss, but you may find that not everyone is like minded. It seems the coach could use some, er, coaching in stereotyping. He is probably used to straight talk and may appreciate the candor of a sideline mommy. Rather than make a big issue out of it, I'd simply tell him you want the girls to have the same learning experience as the boys. The larger concern at hand would be how he manages to tell the girls about their routine. I would ask him to explain to the girls that they are equal to the boys and ready to roll with the flag-football punches.

- Mommy Dearest

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Trendtotting: Ed Hardy

babysugar — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:00:02 -0800

Clearly not a group of followers or those who play by the "rules," the Klum-Samuel kids frequently sport face paint, Spiderman costumes and princess tutus. The spunky youngsters march to the beat of their own drummers while others take note.

While the eldest of the gang is all dolled up in pink Snoopy gear, lil bro Henry Samuel prefers to sport the edgy threads of Ed Hardy. Adorned with roses, skulls, hearts, daggers, tigers and dogs, the stitched label says, "Dedicated to the one I love." Available in newborn to teen sizes for boys and girls, Ed Hardy also makes bedding collections for those wishing to slumber among dragons, koi fish, and eagles.

Other famous moms who dedicate trendy Ed Hardy tees to their lil loved ones are Madonna and Cindy Crawford.

Ed Hardy Girls Faux-Fur Lined Hoodie - $122.00	Ed Hardy Thermal Coveralls (Infant) - $58.00
Ed Hardy Kids - Multiprint Tee With Tattoo Sleeves (Toddler/Little Kids/Big Kids) (Lemon Bird Rose Janet) - $64.00	Ed Hardy Boys' Bulldog Short Sleeve Polo Shirt - $58.00
Ed Hardy Kids - Bold Print Tattoo Tunic (Toddler/Little Kids/Big Kids) (Green Geisha) - $68.00	Ed Hardy Boys Layered Tee - $66.00
Ed Hardy Girls Love Kill Slowly Skull Tee - $50.00	Ed Hardy - Kid's Olive Zipper Hoodie - $98.00
Ed Hardy Boys' Double Layer two-fer Tiger Long Sleeve Tee Shirt - $70.00	Ed Hardy Thermal Coveralls (Infant) - $58.00
Ed Hardy Girls "Love Kills Slowly" Tunic Tee - $72.00	Ed Hardy Girls Flower Tee - $50.00
Ed Hardy Boys' Long Sleeve Bulldog Skull Tee Shirt - $70.00	Ed Hardy - Kid's Beige Dragon Tee - $58.00
Ed Hardy Kids - Geisha Tattoo Dress (Toddler/Little Kids/Big Kids) (Black) - $72.00	Ed Hardy Kids - Grind (Youth) (Navy) - $83.00
Ed Hardy Kids - Highrise - Canvas (Youth) (Black) - $67.00	Ed hardy girls "lowrise classic" - $50.00

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Mommy Dearest: Gifts For Big Brothers and Sisters

LilSugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:06 -0700

Mommy Dearest,

I went to the hospital to visit a friend's new baby boy and gave him a gift. While there, several people stopped by and brought presents for the infant and his older sister. Is this something new? I don't recall getting anything when my younger siblings were born?

- Guilty of Not Buying For Both

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Guilty of Not Buying For Both,

Buying presents for a babe's siblings is a trend though I'm sure in some families it's a tradition. While I don't recall receiving a lot of loot when my younger brother and sister were born, my daughter got a number of gifts when my son made his debut. She was well stocked with tutus, fairy wands and big sister shirts. Along those same lines, some callers also brought my husband and me congratulatory gifts - chocolates, flowers and CDs. Their thoughtfulness was appreciated, but it certainly wasn't expected. And I imagine with larger families, this degree of generosity could lead people to strained financial straits. Of course when welcoming a wee one to the world, simply saying "Congratulations!" is always a fitting gift.

- Mommy Dearest

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Lucky Pony Poof - $49.00	Rose Petal Tutu - $36.00
Girls' Tutu Wand Set - $49.00	Luna Luna Copenhagen Onyx Starlet Tutu - $89.95
Danskin Girls Leotard with Tutu and Bow Detail - $26.98	Twirly Twirly Tutu - $34.50
Flourishes Ribbon TuTu in Pink - $40.00	Flower Tulle Skirt - $28.75
Tulle Skirt - $28.75	Kaiya Eve Kids - Sparkle Pettiskirt (Infant/Toddler/Little Kids) (Black) - $97.00
Kate Mack Yellow Tutu Cute Swimsuit - $52.95	Luna Luna Copenhagen Coral Siren Tutu - $89.95
Rare editions toddler tiered tutu dress - $40.00	Hello Kitty Little Girl Sugarglittered Tutu Dress - $19.98