Crib Safety Recommendations

By: Michael Wangner

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a terrible thing to contemplate, however there are things parents can do do reduce their child’s risk of accidental suffocation. Here are some of the suggested precautions for crib-safety.

If using a blanket, it is best to place your infant with his or her feet nearly touching one end of the crib, then tuck the blanket in at the foot and the sides allowing it to cover no farther than your baby’s chest.

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Sounds to Help Your Baby Sleep

By: Elizabeth Pantley

The environment that your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb was not one of absolute quiet. There was a constant symphony of sound — your heartbeat and fluids rushing in and out of the placenta.

(Remember those sounds from when you listened to your baby’s heartbeat with the Doppler stethoscope?) Research indicates that “white noise” sounds or soft bedtime music helps many babies to relax and fall asleep more easily. This is most certainly because these sounds create an environment more familiar to your baby than a very quiet room.

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Charm Birth Plate >>>

$40.00

Charming hand-painted birth plates make a unique and personal baby gift.

Each and every plate is hand-painted and signed by master artisan Kathleen Virtue. Kathleen’s trademark is the wonderful detail she gets by using teeny-tiny brushes on each plate.

Birth plates are personalized with names and dates to be treasured for years.

All plates are dinnerware and dishwasher safe.

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Baby Shower Gifts and New Baby Gifts

By: LJ Bronart

Babies arrive on this planet with nothing but a great set of parents and a great set of lungs. But it doesn’t stay that way for long. As soon as the birth announcements go out, the baby gifts start to pile in.

And who doesn’t want to distinguish themselves as a superior gift giver? Unique baby gifts last forever. They stay in a family for years, handed down to subsequent children and enjoyed for years to come.

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Keep Your Toddler Safe During the Holidays

By: J Gardener

For families with small children, gearing up for Christmas is like running a triathlon.

There’s list-making, shopping, party planning, wrapping, gift-hiding, travel planning, tree-choosing, tree-trimming, cookie-baking, toy assembling…it seems endless and impossible, until that blissful morning-December 26th, when parents everywhere wake up for the first time since Thanksgiving, without wondering what they’ve forgotten to do.

The most important thing parents must not forget throughout the entire season is safety. Holidays may be full of joy, but they also have potential dangers all their own.

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Pony Rocking Horse >>>

$125.00

This handcrafted European rocking chair makes lasting childhood memories.

Geared for ages 4 months to 15 months. Pony rocking horse is all handmade. Fabric is 100 percent cotton corduroy. Seat cover is removable for washing. Dimensions: 27L X 12W X 20W.

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Learn the 5 S’s to calming your crying baby >>>

Dr. Harvey Karp, pediatrician and author of the bestseller The Happiest Baby on the Block, discusses the 5 S’s for calming crying babies -
Swaddling, stomach-position, swinging, sucking, shushing.

2 minutes, 9 seconds.

Monogrammed and Embroidered Woven Blanket >>>

$95.00

This deluxe monogrammed and embroidered baby blanket is timeless and unique, just like the baby it is made for.

Made of the softest and most luxurious 100% woven cotton, this baby blanket is enhanced by a beautiful scalloped edging.  

Comes packaged in a beautiful box with ribbon. Select from different embroidered designs, and personalize it with the baby’s full name and birthday. Machine washable.

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Organic Sherpa Burp Cloths >>>

$18.00

Stylish and convenient. These organic sherpa burp cloths are  wonderfully plush and thick. They are embellished with French ribbon trim and feature double sherpa thickness that is made to last through hundreds of washings.

Rolled and tied with a sheer organza ribbon these burp cloths make the perfect baby shower gift. 100 organic cotton. Dimensions: 12 x 18

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Hand Loomed Pullovers >>>

$48.00

These soft and comfy hand loomed baby pullovers are beautifully designed and feature off shoulder buttons for easy dressing.

The optional hat is sure to keep your baby’s heads warm and snuggly and the pom pom detail adds European Flair.

These versatile sweater sets are the perfect item for every season, and make a great baby gift.

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