
Your first child brings on a lot of other firsts: morning sickness, maternity clothes, baby showers, and selecting baby gear! Some mommies
register for their new arrival, and one piece of advice for picking items for your wee one is to go in person.
The Internet is fabulous, but when it comes to your newborn's goods it's helpful to head on over to the store.

Buying gifts for lil ones can be a lot of fun, but for the gift giver who wants her present to stand out among the heaping pile of blankets, onesies, and burp cloths, it can be a difficult task to take on.
One site,
eBeanstalk.com, has made the gift giving process a little bit easier and a lot more fun. The company specializes in
Gift Series ($82 and up), where the child will receive four developmental and learning toys over a 12-month period.
Many of you think that celebrating a baby's birth is essential — no matter how many siblings precede them. But, guests often wonder what to bring to such a party as the mom is already outfitted with swings, high chairs and strollers.
A friend of mine is expecting her fourth child and was recently showered with gifts that have aptly prepared her for the next birth.

Mommy Dearest,
I've got a baby shower dilemma. My cousin's baby shower is in two weeks and I'm pretty close to her. She's not a picky person, and often shops at second hand stores.

I adore baby showers. From the
invites, to the
playful themes and games, they are a delightful way to make any expectant mom feel celebrated and honor the impending birth of a new baby. I am currently
pregnant with my second child, which has sparked shower inquiries from many friends (and strangers).