After spending time choosing a name for your child, personalized gifts give you an opportunity to share and cherish it. For the birth of both of my sons, I received some very thoughtful and personalized gifts that let me do just that. Many of them came from Personalization Mall. I had never heard of the [...]

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Burp cloths were always one of those things that we never really understood.  I got a variety of types for my shower - some were made of scratchy materials while others were the size of a postage stamp.  I also received some that belonged in a museum - I would never actually have felt comfortable [...]

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I didn’t put a pillow in my baby’s crib because of the SIDS risk.  But when she became a toddler, I had a really difficult time finding a good pillow.  Regular adult pillows seem way too big and the only toddler pillow at my local baby superstore had a satin cover that my child hated!  [...]

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How many baby wipes will you use while your baby is young?  I’m not sure of the exact number, but I can guarantee it’s more than you ever imagined.  As moms, we try our hardest to stay fashionable and stylish, so why carry a boring case or a disposable package to hold something you will need [...]

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I admit it, I am a bit freaked out about germs.  I try not to think about them, or I’d just walk around with Lysol and antibacterial gel all day!  So, when I had my baby shower for my first child, I got quite a few pacifier holders - to keep the pacifier attached to [...]

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Like many parents, I’m concerned about SIDS risks with my youngest child.  Therefore, I don’t use any stuffed animals, pillows, or blankets in my baby’s crib.  I also have the same concerns during the day, so I also don’t use blankets at nap time, including when my baby is sleeping in the swing.  During our [...]

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I once read that if you want to come up with an idea for a new business, you should make a list of all of the things that annoy and bother you, and then create a product or service that fixes one of those things.  It’s for that reason that I love products that were [...]

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Until you are changing a baby on the floor of a place that doesn’t have a diaper changing station (but for some reason often have high chairs - leading you to think they are child-friendly!), it’s hard to understand the need for a large round changing pad.  But, once you place your precious baby on [...]

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In the weeks leading up to the birth of my second child, I was preparing my home.  I knew that I was having a c-section, therefore I wouldn’t really want to be climbing stairs.  I also remembered changing A LOT of diapers for my first child, so I knew that was something I’d be spending [...]

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When I was originally registering for baby products, I read that I needed a diaper pail.  Ok, being totally honest here, I had never changed a diaper until my own children were born.  So, I was pretty lost in this category.  I made my decision based purely on economics - the Diaper Genie required me [...]

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As you approach impending motherhood, what is more enjoyable then imagining playing with your little one. Nurturing him or her to develop those skills that will help them become the “strongest, smartest, and happiest” child is just part of your job. Right? My first thought was that I needed props. Of course, after a few weeks, [...]

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Prior to the birth of my second child, I heard about the Miracle Blanket.  I decided to purchase two blankets, so that I could keep one as a backup, but chose to keep the blankets in the packaging in case I didn’t need them.  The price does seem a bit steep for a blanket, but [...]

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