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Pimp Your Crib: Go Wild With Giraffe
Stretch those necks! A giraffe's spotted coat may help protect the animal in the wilds of Africa, but it also makes for great nursery design inspiration. Forty-nine years ago, squeak toy Sophie the Giraffe made its way into wee hands and now kiddos can delight in their lair outfitted in her likeness.
Toy Box: Sophie the Giraffe
I have been in toy stores when mothers in a mad panic came looking for Sophie the Giraffe ($18). Many times the stores were sold out because of the demand.
I wondered what the big deal was with the small rubber giraffe that looked and sounded more like a dog toy than a child's addiction so I asked mothers who swore by Sophie.
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BornFree Goes Beyond Bottles
Vanilla ice cream, Dove soap, and a cup of joe: these are a few of my favorite things because there is no worry attached to them. I get that same feeling when I am buying something from BornFree. The company that put BPA free products on the motherhood map has expanded to include more than just nipples and sippy cups.
Lil Links: Vulli Key Rings
- Key ring from the same makers as Sophie the Giraffe! — Inhabitots
- Naomi and Kai eat up in Italy — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- How Cynthia Rowley vacations — Cookie
- Are you counting down the days back to school? — CafeMom
- Wholesome finger foods for babies — Alpha Mom
- Can the right name get you into Harvard?
Sibling Shower: Gift Guide
While a sibling shower's goal is to get the guest of honor used to the idea of being a big brother or sister so no gifts are required, but those wanting to bring a lil something should purchase a present for the child, not the mama-to-be. We've rounded up a few of our favorite things when it comes to getting tots excited about welcoming a wee one into the family! To check out the details on these options, read more
Trendtotting: Winter Hats With Ears
You may wear a lot of hats as a parent, but your lil one needs her own stash during the Winter months. I love her Sophie La Giraffe teether, but Harlow Madden looks beary cute in her knit hat with lil pom-pom ears. Not only does her cap keep her ears toasty and warm, but it adds some flair to whatever she wears.
When Joel's Away Benji Watches Over His Girls
Nicole Richie stepped out with Harlow on Friday who looked adorable all bundled up in her red outfit and hat. Harlow has the help of her infamous Sophie the Giraffe toy to help her keep smiling through the pain of teething. Meanwhile, Joel was away in Miami, but Nicole spent some quality time with Benji on Saturday, taking a sunny walk to Baja Fresh by day and hitting Club Echo by night.
The Gifted Child: Stocking Stuffers
Tick–tock, tick–tock. Christmas is almost here! All the gifts are under the tree but those stockings are still empty.
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