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Moms Say Personalizing Children's Items Compromises Safety

Heather Maddan — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:00:00 PDT

If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? Sixty-six percent of our moms thought personalizing belongings could help a predator lure a youngster. Here is what the women had to say:

"It's not really an opinion issue, it's been proven to be a danger. A child gets a sense of security when someone knows them by name. For the same reason, it's strongly recommended that a woman not do things like have a personalized license plate with her name on it. We always put the kids' name on the inside of bags and clothing for identification if it's lost. I wouldn't even consider having it put on the outside of anything. - Anonymous
"If you want to monogram the backpack or lunchbox, use their initials. Also, come up with a secret word that your child can remember and if someone claims that they have come to pick up your child, they must know the secret word. This is something my mom did with me, especially for when I went on field trips." - Anonymous
"Yeah this isn't really an opinion thing. It is dangerous! Initials are safer. " - Amber512
" Unfortunately it's not safe. I got some super cute barrettes with my girls names on them when they were about 2, 4 and 5. I only used them when the environment was controlled: no strangers. It's sad, but there are people who will take advantage of your child. I don't allow the schools my children attend to use pictures of them on web sites or n brochures. To me it's as if you ate saying, "look where THIS child is Monday thru Friday!!!". Not a good idea." - lickey split

Does Personalization Compromise a Child's Safety?

LilSugar — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:00:23 PDT

If a kid likes it, put their name on it! Many moms slap a label on the inside of their child's school sweater or jacket so it doesn't get lost. But does personalizing everything from the kid's lunch box to his baseball cap and sneakers, potentially put the tot in harm's way? If a stranger knows a kiddo's name, can it compromise their safety?

PopKid Personalized Shirts Are Head and Shoulders Above the Rest

babysugar — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:58 PDT

Want your lil one to stand out in a sea of name tag affixed tees? Head overseas to PopKid where a selection of fun and colorful designs ($27 per tee) awaits! Founded by a British couple in search of cute shirts following the birth of their twin sons, the site's bold styles subtly work lil tykes' names into their graphics, rather than putting them front and center like many other brands. From Coco Chanel and David Bowie-influenced designs to more conventional apples and monsters, the creative garments make great gifts for babies and toddlers. PopKids ships internationally so wee ones the world over can have their names known.

DIY Personalized Onesie

LilSugar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:07 PST

If you like the look of a personalized onesie, but can't stand the thought of shelling out good money for something your lil one will outgrow in a few months, I've found a DIY option that should do the trick. Meyamo Customized Onesies ($26) come with a trimmed onesie, a bag of fuzzy, iron-on letters and an easy to understand set of instructions. Simply mix and match the letters, some of which are embellished with cute designs, and press them onto the garment. Within minutes you have your own custom creation that you know you created yourself. Not bad for an afternoon's work!

Lil Find: Personalized Placemats

babysugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:58 PDT

I'm always looking for a cute birthday present that can be my standard gift for the year. When someone recently gifted my friend's son a few personalized placemats from Olive Kids ($10 each), I knew I found a winner.

With more than 40 designs, including popular holidays and traditional boy and girl themes, each heavy-duty laminated placemat is personalized with a child's name. The themes have helped to direct our dinner conversation, and allow us to practice our letter recognition.

Kiddie Soiree: Birthday Toppers Just For You

babysugar — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:00:59 PST

I have been dying to tell you about these adorable custom made birthday hats, but thought I'd wait until Hat Day to showcase the special lil personalized party toppers ($34).

Perfect for your tot's first birthday, these wildly cute hats are custom embroidered with your child's name and decorated on canvas using fabric, pompoms and ribbon.

Available in lime green and baby blue, ducky yellow and pretty pink, one is sure to suit the guest of honor's birthday suit. And, when it gets worn out after wearing it from year to year, you can put it away as a keepsake for baby's lil treasures.

Ga Ga or Gag: Pint-sized Personalization

LilSugar — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:00:00 PST

Personalization is a growing trend, there's an option to engrave, embroider, or monogram just about everything- baby clothes, furniture, artwork, books and songs that include your child's name.

Do you love the personalized touch or are you tired of seeing names plastered all over everything?
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Miranda Kerr Spreads the Valentine's Love in Sydney

Lauren Turner — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:54:36 PST

Miranda Kerr kicked off her Valentine's Day celebrations with an appearance at Australian department store David Jones yesterday. She had her mom Therese on hand as she promoted her skin care line, Kora Organics, greeted fans, and gifted supporters with personalized Valentine's Day cards. Miranda's been in her native Australia all month, and while she's been working during her stay, she's also enjoyed downtime with her family. Miranda, Orlando Bloom, and Flynn relaxed poolside with friends last week and the trio were back together for lunch just yesterday - Flynn showed off his walking skills during the afternoon outing!

Jennifer Aniston Rocks a Bra For a GQ Shoot With Paul Rudd

Katie Henry — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:03:51 PST

Jennifer Aniston wore a bra and a skirt to cover the March issue of GQ with her Wanderlust costar Paul Rudd. The issue, which is out on newsstands Feb. 21, was shot by Jen's pal Terry Richardson - see all the pictures of Jennifer Aniston in GQ. Jen and Paul's romantic comedy hits theaters on Feb. 24, though Jen, Paul, and her real-life love Justin Theroux will be side by side for Thursday's LA premiere. Jen and Paul chatted about their film in the accompanying interview, and she also addressed the joys of aging, not being pregnant, and how to make a marriage work. Here are highlights:

Jen on pregnancy rumors: "I’m not having triplets. Not having twins. Nor am I having one baby. [lifts up sweater and gestures to belly; it appears flat] I did not elope . . . You heard it here. I’m not knocked up now."
Jen on marriage: "It’s a growing, literally living thing. There’s going to be growing pains, there’s going to be awkward moments - your lanky phase, your pimpled phase. I think that’s the beauty of a relationship. But if the road starts to [Paul jumps in to say, "diverge"] and one person is growing this way and the other is growing that way . . . Sometimes that can happen and you can stay together, and sometimes you can’t."
On her 40s: "Forty’s great!! . . . Oh, my God, my thirties blew! Forties are great."

Love Your Laptop: 8 Tips For Keeping it Healthy and Happy

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:23:02 PST

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about giving affection to your significant other. It can be about showing your appreciation for the people and things that make your life awesome. Take your laptop, for example. Your window to the vast Internet, your laptop works really hard for you without asking much in return. Give your laptop a little TLC this Valentine's Day with these tips that will keep it happy and healthy all year long.

Clean it up - Giving your laptop (or desktop) a thorough cleaning is essential to extending its life. Back up any data you may already have stored (on an external hard drive or a portable flash drive), organize your desktop icons, empty your computer's trash on a regular basis, and clear out any programs you don't use. This will help free up space and keep you on the fast track to productivity.
Practice proper shutdown habits - Shutting down all open programs and putting your laptop to sleep instead of just closing the lid will help your computer stay cool and safe while in transport. But if you've had your laptop in a cold environment, let it warm up to room temps slowly before turning it on. This will keep condensation and dew at bay, which can ruin your computer's sensitive guts.
Protect your investment - If you're going to be lugging a laptop around, make sure it's protected in a padded case!

See the rest of my tips after the jump.