Thanks to Baby Tray Armor, a fashionable water resistant highchair tray cover parents can now relax. This amazing product was sent to BabySmartz for review, we immediately thought is was a great concept. All parents are highchair tray obsessed with sanitation and feeling compelled to clean excessively. The tray is a great place for pets to hangout and take a nap, and the #1 place bacteria grows. Our little ones eat on these trays which are equal to our dinner plates. So keeping it clean and free of germs is something all parents are concern about. The highchair tray is exposed all day and night and just about anything can get to it. Instead of cleaning it 100 times a day, why not clean it once and cover it so its clean for the next mealtime? Thanks to Bonnie Murch the founder of Baby Tray Armor parents can relax during meal time knowing the highchair tray is clean. BabySmartz showcased this product at mommy & me brunch and it received raved reviews! This product is PVC Free & washable. Pick up your Baby Tray Armor today for your little one or for your next baby shower it comes in great fabrics to match any home.

1800 Flowers is offering spray roses of 50 or 100 bloom in a multitude of colors for low prices starting at $24.99. Great idea for a special person in your life. The offer can be delivered between 2/3 - 2/13/10.
Spray Roses 50 - 100 Blooms

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Kids learning Socialsklz, something I think all our kids need today! Take a look at a Today's Moms Segement.

Check it out here http://bit.ly/a6EJTD

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Found this article on MomLogic and thought it was something our followers should read - very alarming.

http://www.momlogic.com/2010/01/moms_gingivitis_leads_to_babys_death.php

Rockabye Baby Music
We have all been there bedtime is tough no matter what age, I like to say from ages 0-3. All babies are different you have the light sleepers who wake when the floor boards crack when you exit the room. Then you have your knock outs that sleep through everything which makes transferring from car to bed a breeze. BabySmartz was asked to review the Rockabye Baby Collection which by the way is absolutely wonderful. I remember doing late night feedings in the nursery in the glider and I would put on lullabies. Lets be honest lullabies are for the babies, not us! But with Rockabye Baby Collections you will find yourself singing to Guns n' Roses, Beatles, U2, Bob Marley, Green Day, and so many others. What we found so amazing was the way they turned these sounds into such incredible soft lullabies. Your child will be soothed by the amazing instrumentals as you sing along in your head. Rockabye Baby has made lullabies something we all can enjoy and appreciate. Make your next lullaby a rockin one check out Rockabye Baby Music

Not just careers, but complacency, delay the pregnant pause. Article on MSNBC.com discussing when to start a family and some of the outcomes for women who wait. Freezing eggs, misconceptions on when fertility really begins to decline and with all the science we can't override the biological clock are some of the points discussed. Great read for all women. What are your thoughts? Click here for full article.

A closer look at fertility data over the years.
Baby-making by the numbers: Stats on women in the workplace, the rate of assisted reproduction, numbers of twins and triplets, and much more.

Nearly half of all births in China are delivered by cesarean section, the world’s highest rate, according to a survey by the World Health Organization — a shift toward modernization that isn’t necessarily a good thing.

The boom in unnecessary surgeries is jeopardizing women’s health, the U.N. health agency warned in the report published online Tuesday in the medical journal The Lancet.

Unnecessary C-sections are costlier than natural births and raise the risk of complications for the mother, said the report surveying nine Asian nations. It noted C-sections have reached “epidemic proportions” in many countries worldwide. Read full AP article here

Graco has received seven reports of children placing their fingers in the stroller’s canopy hinge mechanism while the canopy was being opened or closed, resulting in five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations.
Graco manufactured two different styles of hinge mechanisms for these stroller models. Only strollers or travel systems with a plastic, jointed hinge mechanism that has indented canopy positioning notches are included in this recall. The recalled strollers were manufactured between October 2004 and February 2008. The model number and manufacture date are located on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels. See link for pictures and model numbers.

Graco Recalls Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards

For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com

Another Crib Recall. See link for all the details.
Dorel Asia Recalls To Replace Cribs; Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards: One infant death reported, 10 injuries to infants

A federal panel of health experts has issued new recommendations encouraging U.S. doctors to screen children aged 6 and older for obesity, and to offer them a referral to intensive weight management programs when necessary. For full article click here.

A video about preparing your household pets for a newborn. Some good tips and we thought we would share it with you.
Pregnancy & pets

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WomensHealth.gov offers some great information on staying healthy during pregnancy. As all of us know, who have been pregnant, the beginning can be very overwhelming and the Internet can be both your friend and your worst nightmare. So WomensHealth.gov offers simple and easy browsing to answer all those early questions. Like what does eating for two really mean? Essentially it means you are the main source of nutrients for your baby and you need to increase the amount of iron, calcium, folic acid and protein in your daily diet. Sorry ladies it doesn't mean we can eat twice as much. Some topics that are covered are:

•Eating for Two
•Keeping Fit
•Oral Health
•Using Medicine and Herbs
•Having Sex
•Travel
•Environmental Risks
•Quitting Smoking
•Substance Abuse
•Abusive Relationships
•When to Call the Doctor
•Additional Resources

They also provide great resources for pre and post-natal women. Here is the link. http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/you-are-pregnant/staying-healthy-safe.cfm

A ‘fetal homicide’ bill recently introduced in the Vermont Legislature would establish stiff penalties for the death of a fetus caused by a car accident, WPTZ reports. The bill is a response to the death of Patricia Blair’s twin fetuses, which were killed in a car accident in August 2009. Although the driver of the car that caused the accident is facing a series of charges, none relate to the demise of the fetuses because a fetus is not considered a person under Vermont law.

Full storyhttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/175522.php

So now its time to search and sign up for a day of volunteer work. The Give A Day Get A Disney Day program is all set for you to begin the three easy steps to redeem a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yctpk54 for all the details. Some of you may have already signed up as we previously shared this program with our readers. If you don't think you can make it to Disney before December 15, 2010 you can still participate in this great teaching moment and donate your ticket to one of the designated charities. Happy volunteering.

Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Chemical BPA in Baby Products - DailyFinance

Make your Holiday gift a GREEN one with Green Toys

Green Toys Inc. 100`% made in USA makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. With all the toy recalls lately its hard to know what is safe and I always worry that I may purchase a gift and next thing I know it will be recalled. But when it comes to Green Toys that is their top priority safety. I personally own the Green Toys Recycle Truck and my kids love it and I don't have to worry about the materials used. Buying GREEN doesn't always mean more expensive, but sometimes just maybe the smarter choice.

Courtesy of Good Morning America Snapfish is offering a Free 4x6 photo book. This offer is good for everyone even if you are already a member of Snapfish. You only need to pay $1.99 for shipping. Great idea for kids to give to grandparents or for those who are fans of the movie Up you create your own adventure book. Use code GMAFREE and it expires 12/13.
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The $5.00 Magazines Sale

From December 6-12, all the magazines you see below are on sale for $5.00 each! Give a gift, renew an existing subscription, or start a new one--all for just $5.00. Snap them all up at this price--they make great gifts for everyone on your list.

Here are the magazines:
Cosmo
Good Housekeeping
House Beautiful
Popular Mechanics
Smart Money
Country Living
Veranda
Marie Clair
Redbook
Seventeen
Bazaar
Esquire
Town & Country... Take advantage Click Here

ST. LOUIS – A consumer group contends one of the holiday season's must-have toys is unsafe.
But the maker of the robotic Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters defended its product Saturday against a study by San Francisco-based GoodGuide that said higher-than-allowed levels of the chemical antimony were found in the toy. Read full story on Yahoo News

We had the opportunity to do a product review for IsaBooties Soft Soled Shoes. We received the shoes a few weeks ago but wanted to give them a real test and had my 18 month old wear them. So she has been wearing them around the house and on playdates. We have learned that the booties are washable because we had a potty training mishap. Just as the company advertises the booties are wash/dryable which is such a convenience.



The booties are well made and are a great substitution for socks. They are not to be used on pavement but can used everywhere else. Perfect for play spots that require socks. I keep them in my bag so I always have them on hand. I like to use them when she is dressed with tights because too many slips. The bottoms are designed for traction. Aside from being completely adorable, my favorite feature is that my little one can't take them off as easily as she can everything else.



Overall I think these booties are super cute and dependable for Moms today. After a few wears and some machine washing the booties look like they did when they first arrived. Great for homes with hardwood floors and you don't have to worry about what they are made of because IsaBooties took care of that. These shoes are formaldehyde-free, 100% machine washable/machine dryable just like socks offering a clean, healthy choice in footwear. The packaging is recycled/recyclable and printed with soy ink. These shoes are made in the USA and have tons of very cute styles to choose from. Looking for a great gift for that little one in your family? Start shopping at http://www.isabooties.com/ and use promo code babysmartz to get 20% off. Ends 12/31/09.