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Handy Burp’ems

Posted by erica On December - 28 - 2009

HandyBurp'emsNewPicLaneyusingbabyBurpClothburpeepics 00632Let’s face it, baby feedings can be messy.  Handy Burp’ems are a neat tool for the challenge.  With a handy pocket to cover mom or dad’s hand, it’s part burp cloth and bib in an easy pinch. It’s functional length is a great barrier against outfit spit-up! www.loveprints.net.

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7 Games That Make You Smarter

Posted by Vera On December - 28 - 2009

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I’m always up for a good challenge. Prevention online posted 7 games that we should all try out in order to keep our brain functioning at top speed.

The first one is above. Can you read the color of the word and not the actual word without messing up? This will help you stay focused.

Want more? Click here to check out the entire list.

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First Step Organic 3 Piece Giveaway

Posted by Vera On December - 28 - 2009

First Step Organic 3-piece Baby Outfit Contest

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Did you know that conventional cotton uses the highest amount of pesticides and insecticides in farming? These are not only contaminating the waterways but also harming the delicate skin of our little ones when used in fabrics.

First Step Organic is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality certified 100% organic cotton non-toxic apparel for your baby. Their hip and stylish organic baby clothes collection includes short- and long-sleeve tees, snap-bottom bodysuits, wrap-around bodysuits and pants. Check them out here and while you are there, sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming promotions. To connect further follow them on Twitter and become a Facebook fan.

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Your browser may not support display of this image. Enter this week’s contest for a chance to win the Cuddly Bear set!

Your browser may not support display of this image. First Step Organic is giving away a 3-piece organic cotton set of one of their most popular designs: “Cuddly Bear”. The set features a long sleeve top, cute pants and a sleeveless, snap-bottom, lap-shoulder bodysuit. A total value of over $60! All pieces are made from 100% certified organic cotton and have nickel-free snap buttons.

One set will be awarded and the winner can choose from one of the following available sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months or 9-12 months.

Entering is easy…

For an extra entry, tweet the following message (in your comment please leave your Twitter handle) and this will count as a second chance entry:

    Just entered the holiday online shopping giveaway sponsored by @fsorganic on http://inomommy.com #INO

Contest ends December 27th

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Booster Seats Get Rated

Posted by Vera On December - 28 - 2009

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Babble reported that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put out their annual safety report on booster seats and 11 failed. Click here to see the entire report. Otherwise, here’s a quick recap on which ones you should purchase and absolutely avoid.

Best Bets:

Combi Dakota backless with clip, Recaro Young Sport highback (combination seat), Recaro Vivo highback, Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR dual-use highback, Evenflo Big Kid Amp backless with clip, Eddie Bauer Auto Booster dual-use highback, Cosco Juvenile Pronto dual-use highback, Britax Frontier highback (combination seat), and Clek Oobr dual-use highback.

Good Bets:

Combi Kobuk dual-use backless with shoulder belt clip, Maxi-Cosi Rodi dual-use highback, Evenflo Symphony 65 3-in-1, Britax Parkway SG dual-use highback, Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat Wander dual-use highback, and Graco TurboBooster SafeSeat Sachi dual-use highback.

NOT Recommended:

Harmony Secure Comfort Deluxe backless with clip, Combi Kobuk dual-use highback, Evenflo Express highback (combination), Eddie Bauer Deluxe highback (combination), and Evenflo Sightseer highback. Also on the list are 3-in-1s including the Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite, Alpha Omega Elite, Eddie Bauer Deluxe 3-in-1, Safety 1st All-in-One, Alpha Omega Luxe Echelon, and Alpha Omega.

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Vera Sweeney is a mom of two beautiful babies and the owner of I'm Not Obsessed, I'm Not Shopping and INO Mommy. She currently lives on Long Island and sleeps about 4 hours a day.

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