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Cindy Crawford Delivered Her Baby, Who Delivered Yours?

babysugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:17:12 -0700

When someone asks me who delivered my baby, I don't hesitate to tell them Dr. Joe. They know that I pushed the child out, but they want to know which professional helped me labor through the process. In Cindy Crawford's fourth and final episode of her My Best Birth webisodes, the model mommy explained how having a midwife at home truly gave her the ability to claim that she, and she alone, delivered her baby. While I get what she's saying, I wonder if some might find her proclamation a bit insulting. Are those who received medical help or had their babies in hospitals any less owning of the action of "delivering"? And what about mothers who required emergency C-sections? Watch the quick clip and tell me what you think of Cindy's perspective.

Does Star Power Make You Want to Watch My Best Birth?

babysugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:00:06 -0700

The Business of Being Born has brought more attention to the film's star and co-producer Ricki Lake than she may have ever imagined. The former talk-show host made it her mission to birth her second baby naturally and document the experience to release to the public. She and co-producer, Abby Epstein revealed facts about epidurals, C-sections, and inductions.

As an encore, the bubbly girl from New York is back with another documentary due out this Fall. Based on their book, the new movie is called My Best Birth. It focuses on the American maternity-care system and has famous moms like Laila Ali, Melissa Joan Hart, Kristy Turlington, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley giving snippets of their own experiences. Cindy Crawford kicks off the series of four webisodes tomorrow. The videos will air each week for the next month, detailing how the women chose their midwifes, did prenatal yoga, and the lessons they learned. Watch the trailer and tell us if you'll be tuning in.

Wonder Woman: Cindy Crawford Is PURely Into SIGGs

babysugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:04 -0700

Cindy Crawford is more than a pretty face, she's a mother. And, this Wonder Woman is using her voice to ensure that the footprints she leaves behind are done so with Eco–conscience care.

To see what this mama of two is doing, read more.

Realizing the impact her bottled water drinking habit was having on Mother Earth, she began using the PUR water filter system to fill up aluminum bottles instead.

Knowing how easy it was to transition, she teamed up with PUR water and SIGG bottles to encourage people to take the same steps she has.

Unique to the Thirsty for Change campaign, the supermodel mama designed a $20 limited–edition SIGG bottle. All of the proceeds will go to Children's Safe Drinking Water, which prevents water–related diseases in developing countries.

It's inspiring to see a mother who needs for nothing, do so much for our children's futures.

Kaia Gerber: Mini Makeup Artist?

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 -0800

Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaya looks to be a chip off the supermodel block.

The 6-year-old was camera ready when the family went out for dinner at Nobu restaurant in Malibu.

While dad Rande Gerber and big brother, Presley, 8, seemed less enthused by the shutterbugs, Kaya gave good face with her rosy cheeks, defined eyes and matte lips.

It looks like the lil girl had been playing in mommy's makeup.

What's your take on young kids using cosmetics?

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Mini-Me: Cindy Crawford and Presley

LilSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:00:38 -0800

Like Mother, like son. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber were out in Malibu with their kids, Presley, 8 and Kaya, 6 over the weekend.

While Kaya looks a bit like her model mom, Presley is almost a carbon copy. From their chiseled cheeks to their layered locks and similar facial expressions, he's her spitting image. Trademark mole and platinum hair aside, of course.

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Lil Links: Ali Landry's Top 10 Baby Items

babysugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:17 -0800

Ali Landry's top 10 baby items - Mamaista
Get James Broderick's look - Celebrity Baby Blog
New ways to shelve it - Momologie
Teachers speaks out on bullies in the classroom - CafeMom
Reporter dunks on a kid and brings a tear to the eye - ParentDish
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at center of an extortion plot - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Swine-flu-shot guilt - MomLogic
Hallelujah! Tantrum-free hair products - Babyccino
Is tough-love approach the best? - The Mommy Files
What you must tell your daughter to help her lower her risks - Health

Interview With Liz Lange: Create the Perfect Maternity Wardrobe

LilSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:00:23 -0800

Building a new wardrobe that will only be worn for a few months is a daunting task. No one wants to spend a fortune on clothes that fit their pregnant figure, plus, given the state of the economy and the cost of newborn baby supplies, most household budgets don't allow for indulgent maternity shopping sprees.

Legendary maternity designer Liz Lange has dressed Hollywood stars like Bridget Moynahan, Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, and Kelly Ripa, on big budgets - but the pregnancy mogul also knows a thing or two about how regular women dress. She shared her thoughts about essential maternity purchases and her favorite pieces from her new collection.

lilsugar: Given the state of the economy, what key pieces should a woman invest in to get through her pregnancy?

Liz Lange: I think that there a few ways to look at that. First of all, eight key pieces are so lifestyle dependent, so it is always hard for me to say specifically for any woman what her key pieces should be. Maybe you work and then your key pieces are so different than a mom who spends her day at the playground chasing her 2-year old and she is also pregnant. So I think first of all, one has to look at themselves and look at their lifestyle and figure out what are those things that I go back to time and time again when I’m not pregnant. Those are the things that I need to invest in when I am pregnant because again, my body is changing but most likely my personal preferences and the way I like to dress and my needs are not really changing.

I think that today, jeans have become, not a trend, but a wardrobe staple. I would probably invest in a pair of those and if I could only invest in one, it would probably be a darker wash because I think they are more versatile. I believe in the little black dress, or perhaps it is not so little in this case! You can throw a cardigan or jacket over it and wear it to work. Pile on some chunky necklace and a little pair of kitten heels and wear it out at night. I believe in the pencil skirt, maybe depending on the season, a great t-shirt that’s fitted that you can wear as an underpinning under a suit jacket or sweater or cardigan, that you can also wear on its own with a pair of jeans on the weekend. I think most women want to have a great pair of black pants. I lived in those pants for like a year after my child was born.

To see the rest of what Liz said, read more.

In this economy every piece you buy needs to really work for you. So you gotta be able to imagine how you can change it up with different accessories or pairing it with different things and wearing it over and over and over again. I think it's also about mixing and matching some things that aren’t as expensive with a few things that are more expensive. And I think the more expensive pieces would be the ones you know you are going to live in. Anyone who’s been pregnant can attest to the fact that the few things you buy when you are pregnant you just live in. I’m not just saying this as a plug for my own [line], I’m saying it for anyone - you want to buy stretchy pieces that are not too oversized also because you are going to wear them on your way back down and that’s how you’re going to get more bang for your back. Just remember when you're shopping don’t look at it as just the nine months, it's longer than that unfortunately. There’s definitely a whole fourth trimester and that is a completely open-ended trimester. For some lucky women, like Hollywood moms, that seems to be like two weeks long, but for us mere mortals that can be up to a year.

Check back tomorrow to see how Liz juggles work and motherhood! And, if you missed the first portion of our interview, it's available here

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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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Fashion Week: Myself Belts

LilSugar — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:00:06 -0800

My kids like to do everything themselves whether they are eating or attempting to dress themselves. That’s why I was excited to discover Myself Belts at the Children’s Club show last week. The belts snap around a front belt loop and feature a Velcro closure to ensure quick, one-handed closure and unfastening.

Though originally designed to help potty-training children undress in a timely manner, the belts are sure to help any parent whose children are determined to put on their own clothes. Carrying more than 20 designs for boys and girls, there are patterns to satisfy every child’s interests, be it ballet, sports, cars or flowers.

Even celebrities have discovered the belts with Cindy Crawford, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker buying them for their children. James Broderick owns the fire truck design. And now you can buy the belts at a 10% discount. Just enter coupon code LILSUGAR at checkout between now and 2/28/08 and 10% will be deducted from your total order. The company is also offering free shipping on orders of two belts or more.