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Baby Bump: Belly Tattoos

LilSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Pregnancy can be a time of indecisiveness for women. Some waffle between baby names, what entree to order off a menu or items to add to their registry. So if you want to adorn your burgeoning belly with some art, but haven't been able to make a commitment to one design or another - the temporary tattoos at Mother Ink are perfect. Made from FDA-approved vegetable inks and manufactured in the USA, the company's seven designs will give you plenty of opportunities to show off your belly as the weather warms up. Each round tattoo is designed to be placed around your belly button and last for a few days.

Tattoos for Babies: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:43 -0700

Nearly 50 percent of lilsugar readers like the idea of getting their child's pic tattooed on their body, but what about tattoos for your baby's body?

These Tattoos for Babies ($5) are temporary so you need not panic about CPS knocking on your door, but they do present a bit of a dilemma: Are they a cute and painless way to decorate baby or are they too close to pins and needles for comfort?

Lil Find: Temporary Tattoos

LilSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:35:59 -0800

Tots love realistic looking temporary tats, but these skin stickers are more than art. Tattoos with a Purpose started the line of arm appliques for parents to adhere to their children's limbs before field trips, vacations, and outings in crowded areas.

For young ones who have yet to memorize their phone numbers, adults can scribble them or the name of the child's school on the tattoos and the kids are good to go. If children get lost, the information will help them reconnect with their groups. Special stickers are also available for children with peanut allergies, autism and the hearing impaired.

The stickers and marking can last up to between three and five days if treated properly and it is advised to apply the sticker to a place that the wearer is aware of, but not the general public - under an arm sleeve, etc..

The $10 kit contains six lost and found stickers, a purpose marker, six moist towelettes for applying and six alcohol wipes for removing, not to mention it buys a piece of mind.

Five Creative Ways to Celebrate a Burgeoning Belly

babysugar — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00:07 -0700

While all the magic lies within the belly of an expectant lady, there are fun ways to outwardly celebrate the life growing in it. Mothers anxious to show off their bumps may find the "Under construction" temporary tattoo hilarious and midriff worthy while others might choose a more refined approach. Here are five fun things a pregnant lady can do to cherish her burgeoning belly.

Decorate the tummy with henna paints.
Paint the bump with decorative paints.
Hire a photographer to snap away at the womb.
Have the belly cast so mama can literally relive how it felt to carry the child.
Deck out the growing stomach in temporary pregnancy tattoos by Tummy Tatts.

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Mini Me: David and Cruz Beckham Rock Matching Haircuts

LilSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:03:34 -0700

For the Beckham boys, grooming is a family affair. Sugardaddy David and his lil cutie, Cruz, rocked awesome matching haircuts today. The father and son showed off their new alternative 'dos while shopping in Hollywood with Brooklyn and Romeo, who sported ball caps. We're not sure if we like the style better on the older, more chiseled Beckham or his adorable, chubby-cheeked mini me. If the twosome really want to look like twins, David should have Cruz teach him some break-dancing moves and the tot should slap on a few temporary tattoos.

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Care Packages For the Earth-Conscience Camper

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:00:05 -0700

If you want your kid to be a happy camper, send him or her a care package! Children enjoy the sports, budding friendships, and freedom that Summer camp has to offer, but most don't mind having a little something from home mailed to them every so often either. Postcards and letters are great for keeping kids informed of family news, but most mothers like to send something that makes more of a statement. If your youngster is attending a wilderness adventure or is an environmentalist, consider eco-friendly treats. Earth-conscious cards, temporary henna tattoos, and sports equipment made from recycled materials are green items sure to entertain you kiddos and their cabin mates.

Mommy Dearest: Fearing Flight with Kids

LilSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:00:13 -0700

Mommy Dearest,

We're about to fly across the country with our sons and I am terrified of the trip. Spending five hours in the air with my kids who are one and three is my worst nightmare. They both have a hard time sitting still and we'd rather not travel, but there's a family reunion we cannot miss. Do you have any advice on how to keep them in their seats?

-Panicked about Plane Ride

To see Mommy Dearest's response, read more.

Panicked about Plane Ride,

Funny you should ask - I spent an hour in Target last night finding and testing every contraption I could possibly think of to keep my 19-month-old occupied on a two hour flight we will be taking next week. The way I look at it, it's hard to control an unpredictable tot, but you can try and control their surroundings. I am packing a carry on full of easy access snacks and toys - a mini Magna Doodle, animal crayons and paper, temporary tattoos, a barely lit flashlight, a toy voice recorder, one ounce pots of play-doh, etc. - that he has never seen before. I bought enough goodies so I can rotate them every 10 to 15 minutes on the flight and have a fresh stash of new ones for the plane home. If all else fails, we will pop out our portable DVD player and let him watch a movie. I also purchased the two longest Little Einstein movies I could find, as he loves the show.

Traveling with lil ones can be daunting. Our daughter is easy going so we assumed our lil guy would follow suit. But since he's higher strung, we figure we'll anticipate the worst, hope for the best and whatever happens happens. If he pitches a fit and they deplane us, we'll be mortified, but he'll still be our son and we won't love him any less. So keep this in mind and just try to do the best you can. Happy Trails...

- Mommy Dearest

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