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Baby Wellness: Hot Tubbin'

LilSugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:07 PST

Even babies need a trip to the spa every now and again. Bathe your babe the European way with Spa Baby ($40).

Allowing infants to sit in the natural upright position submerged up to their shoulders, the basin provides a calming environment similar to the mother's womb. Available in a shade of soft green, the tub gives them a good soak and is a perfect shower present for the mama-to-be.

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What to Expect (Beauty-Wise) When You're Expecting

Jessica Cruel — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:07:00 PDT

Moms-to-be, we salute you. Perhaps your body is changing, and you're not quite sure if your favorite beauty treatments are allowed. In honor of today's release of What to Expect When You're Expecting, we reached out to Dr. Lindsay Cruel, OB/GYN (also known as my dad) to debunk any pregnancy beauty myths. Find out your prenatal dos and don'ts when you read more.

MagicBath Baby Hot Tub: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Lisa Horten — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:03:26 PDT

We all want to give our little ones the very best that money can buy, right? Sometimes, though, there's a fine (or not so fine) line between what's within reason and what's absolutely ridiculous.

Enter the MagicBath Baby Hot Tub from BluBleu, an Italian company that specializes in high-end whirlpools and stylish tubs. Ten air jets spew out bubbles, while underwater LED lights emit "chromatherapy" light rays. The tub is designed for newborns to 6-month-olds in a reclining position and for 6- to 12-month-olds in a sitting position.

Wondering what the MagicBath will set you back? A whopping $2,186. While the absurdly high price tag probably takes the tub out of range for most of us, we wonder if any of this year's new celeb moms will treat their little ones to the at-home spa (Maxwell Drew and Blue Ivy, we're talking to you!)

Brad Pitt Is the New Face of Chanel No. 5

Jessica Cruel — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:35:00 PDT

Brad Pitt gets a gig with Chanel No. 5 - HuffPost Style
Beauty battle: laser vs. wax hair removal - Styleite
Want baby-soft skin? Steal these toddlers-only products - Stylelist
Preview the elaborate designs on the new OPI nail appliqués - Racked
Make your flat iron do double duty with this curl tutorial - Refinery 29
Get the scoop on Miss USA's beauty must haves - Real Beauty
The 10 items you can't leave home without on your wedding day - Beauty High
Splurge on a spa treatment for Mother's Day - InStyle
See nail polish inspired by runway fashion - The Fashion Spot
Why you should add a face serum to your daily routine - Real Simple

6 Bath Products For Moms to Borrow From Their Babies

LilSugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:17:27 PDT

Baby bath time has come a long way from water and soap suds! With companies like Kiehl's and Weleda getting in on the baby care game, splashing around the tub has become a regular day at the spa.

Check out some of our favorite baby bath-time finds that work just as well on mom. (PS We think it's totally acceptable to share their snacks as well!)

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Jennifer Garner Gets Her Nails Done With Her Girls

Lauren Turner — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:37:53 PDT

Jennifer Garner stopped by an LA nail salon with her daughters, Violet and Seraphina, this afternoon. It was a girls-only outing, with dad Ben Affleck and little brother Samuel skipping the spa trip. The family of five wasn't seen celebrating Easter like many other famous bunches, but they have been out and about since welcoming baby Samuel in February. Ben and Jen held hands during a stroll, and Jen took Seraphina to a play date last week. There's more fun in store since Jen's 40th birthday is on April 17, just ahead of Samuel's two-month mark.

Lil Links: Should MTV Cancel Teen Mom?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:32:06 PDT

MTV is closing down Teen Mom - The Stir
Miranda Kerr visits the children's museum - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Charlize Theron says swaddling is "amazing" - Celebrity Baby Blog
Was this a case of wrongful birth or wrongful health care system? - FitPregnancy
Seven-minute dinner recipes for new moms - Parenting
Is your partner's diet killing his sperm? - The Bump
The 5 most disturbing children's songs - Momformation
The 5 best ways to lose weight after baby - Circle of Moms
Skipping preschool? Maybe a co-op is the way to go! - LearnVest
A baby bath that gives tots the spa experience – Child Mode

Your Prepregnancy Bucket List

LilSugar — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:27:40 PDT

If you're starting to think about getting pregnant, you've probably heard plenty of advice on all of the things you should be doing: getting your finances in order, taking prenatal vitamins, learning your company's maternity leave policy . . . but what about the fun stuff? The trips you want to take, and the splurges you want to make? We've come up with the ultimate bucket list of all the purely selfish, indulgent things that you should enjoy before you become pregnant, because oh baby, is your life about to change!

The Trip of a Lifetime If there's a vacation destination that you and your significant other have always talked about traveling to, but deemed too expensive, far away, or impractical, now's a great time to splurge and go for it.
Adventures Always dreamed of skydiving, mountain climbing, or taking flying lessons? Take the plunge! Once women become mothers, their mindsets are apt to change, and a sense of responsibility often outweighs that of adventure.
Get in Your Girl Time While being a mom doesn't mean that you'll have to cut ties with your girlfriends, it sometimes does make fitting in plans (especially evening plans) a lot more challenging. Take advantage of this time, and enjoy going out with your girlfriends. Stay out an hour later than you'd planned, have another glass of wine, and enjoy their company.
Culture Vulture If you count leisurely afternoons perusing art galleries or scoring tickets to the hottest show in town as favorite pastimes, soak it up now (and continue to do so once you get pregnant!) Once "me time" means having to hire a babysitter, you may find yourself hesitant to devote three hours of your day to checking out an exhibition or show.
Spread Out Depending on where you live, your soon-to-be nursery space may be the only cherished "free space" in the house or apartment. If you're currently using it as a guest room, take advantage and invite out-of-town friends and family to come spend a weekend before that queen-size bed is replaced by a crib!
Indulge in Something You Deserve Whether it's a spa day, a pair of shoes, or a completely superfluous kitchen gadget, go for it now. Babies need lots of stuff . . . tons of it, in fact. And then there's college savings to start planning for. This may be your last time to spend on yourself without feeling guilty, so treat yourself - just this one time. We promise we won't tell!
Encourage Your Husband to be a Little Selfish as Well If you're thinking about a baby, you're probably not in this alone. The hypothetical little person that you can't stop thinking about is going to have a huge impact on both of you. So encourage your husband or partner to buy the new TV, join that basketball league he keeps talking about, or take a golfing trip with his buddies now.
Sleep Late It may not sound like a tremendous indulgence, but once you have a lil one to worry about, even the best laid plans for a great night's sleep are going to be put to rest. So if your weekend schedule allows it, go ahead, be lazy and love it.

Face Brush Faceoff: Which Is Best For You?

Annie Tomlin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:05:31 PST

Those who are seriously into skin care know all about face brushes (or face robots, as we like to call them). These electronic gizmos promise to remove more dirt, gently exfoliate, and pave the path to better skin. Which one will suit you best? We've tested three, so read on for our rundown.

Boob Job Vouchers and Facials For Kids: Where Does the Crazy Start?

Miriam Lacey — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:03:59 PDT

Little girls are increasingly aware of spa services and other "adult" beauty treatments, from Botox to breast implants. The question is, at what point does this interest in beauty become pernicious? Kids have always wanted nail polish and lipstick, and my dad even remembers asking his big sister to put lemon juice in his hair so he could be "blonder" like her when he was tiny, but recent reports of 7-year-olds receiving vouchers for breast augmentations and the "flippers," fake tans, and contact lenses on tiny children in Toddlers & Tiaras suggest there's been a marked shift in focus, specifically when it comes to little girls and attractiveness.

In the UK, things seem to be moving even more rapidly - a salon recently opened in Essex that offers facials, fake tans, and makeup specifically for girls ages 1 to 13. And while the idea of an infant wearing smoky eyes and red lipstick (maybe they could also add one of those baby wigs?) is kind of hilarious, it's also pretty disturbing for those who don't prefer newborns looking like a drunk Liza Minnelli. Where do you think we should draw the line? And is there a point at which making your daughter "pretty" is actually child abuse?

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