Mommy's little helper.
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1 Toddler Table Time: Five Products That Keep Tots at the Table
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2 Bebe au Lait’s Four-Sided Quibs: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?
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3 Mommy's Lil Helper: Mullins Square Bib and Washcloth Set
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4 Lil Find: Biby Tee
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5 Lil Find: Bumkins Got Your Lil One Covered
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6 Mommy's Lil Helper: My Dirty Birdie
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7 Simple or Swank: Long-Sleeved Bibs
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8 Lil's Favorite Five: Bibs
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9 Wrap Your Rock Star in Rock a Bib Baby
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10 Ed Hardy to Launch Baby Product Line This Fall
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11 Tiny Breakdancer: Baby's Got Beat With Boom Box Goodies
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12 5 Essential Items to Make Dining Out With Baby Fun
We're all for convenience products, but is a four-in-one bib really necessary? Yes, says Bébé au Lait! The brand (which also makes Hooter Hiders) just launched Lille by Bébé au Lait, a line of hooded towels, blankets, and the very cleverly named Quibs. Touted as the "world’s first quadruple bib," a Quib ($14 each) is a reversible bib offering four sides. Two are made of terry cloth, while Read more
It took me almost a year, but I'd like to think I now have dining out with my 11-month-old down to an art form. High chair, Puffs, and a clean surface are immediate necessities, but there are a handful of items that I now consider my restaurant lifesavers. If you dine out as often as my hubby and I do (usually with a very hungry baby whose desire to eat never ceases to amaze me), consider Read more
If you want your babe to be old-school cool, invest in some beat-bumping boom box products! From soft-soled shoes to crib bedding, you can find all kinds of retro-inspired goodies on the market. Check out five of my favorite finds for retro movers. Read more
It's a mom's dream to have the entire family seated and eating! Keeping kiddos glued to their chairs while dining out can get tough as tots are interested in their surroundings and can get restless if the food takes a while so be prepared. Throw a few goodies in your purse to keep them occupied. Check out these options! Read more
Was Christian Audigier, founder of Ed Hardy, picking Jon Gosselin's brain about baby products when they were yachting in the South of France? We don't know exactly what the two were discussing earlier this Summer, but perhaps the dad of eight was giving some input on newborn products. The company just announced the launch of Ed Hardy Baby Products, which will include baby bottles, bibs, and Read more
Make five well-balanced bag lunches out of one roasted chicken. — Chow Watch Stephan Colbert eat New York City's most expensive dishes. — Eat Me Daily Should adult diners be allowed to wear bibs? — The Feedbag The war on Alice Waters continues. — Gourmet Three kitchen techniques that will change your life. — Simply Stated Would you eat this macaroni-and-cheese-topped hot dog? Read more
Your days as a groupie for a big hair band may be behind you, but you can still impart your rock and roll style on your lil one. Rock a Bib Baby has an adorable line of baby blankets and bibs inspired by its founder's frustration with the typical cutesy bibs and blankets that were covering the fashionable clothes she handpicked for her newborn. The company's extra-large Headliner Blankets ($48) Read more
Bibs — there are enough options to make babies and their mamas drool. Available in plush and wipeable styles, the lil smocks and cloths that slip or tie around a baby's neck to protect their clothing and catch their crumbs and splatters save mommy from messes. Often thought of as a newborn and toddler staple, parents-to-be usually stock up on them! Check out my favorite five! Read more
You may recall my enthusiasm for Bumkins long-sleeved bibs. The nifty shields keep things clean during eating hours, but they're also stain savers for art projects and cooking experiments. If you're a fan of them, you may be cheering for joy when you see the more affordable options! Simple: The long-sleeved Ikea smocks with a catchall pocket on the tummy are a steal at $4 for a pair! Swank: The Read more
Lil munchkins make messes and while moms are quick to pull out their wipes, wash cloths and stain sticks, there's an easier way to deal with the spills that come with kids. My Dirty Birdie is a line of genius shirts that incorporate stains in the design. Who better than a tot to pull off the splattered with mud, dropped a lil peanut butter and jelly, or squeezed a bit too much juice from my box Read more
