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7 Original Baby Shower Gifts

By Brian on Sunday, January 1st, 2012 | No Comments

By Cora L

Are you hounded by the fear that you have purchased the same thing as at least one other person when heading to a baby shower? Even when using a registry duplicates happen & returns are bound to follow. Finding unique baby gifts might take a bit more time than ordering online from the registry, but the payoff is usually well worth it.

Here are 7 ideas for creative baby shower gifts that will keep those dreaded duplicate embarrassment moments from happening again!

1. Be creative. Think outside the box — the big box that is. Go to a local craft fair or area craft co-op and find items that have that one of a kind feel. Burp cloths that have been lined with ribbon and/or embroidered with the baby’s name or the family last name have a personal touch that shows time and thought. If you are a truly creative type, knit the baby a tiny hat or booties, crochet a baby blanket, create a diaper cake from infant diapers and decorate it with wrist rattles, teething rings, baby spoons and such.

2. Personalize it. Personalization is usually a good idea with baby gifts. Monograms might be too stuffy for some, but most people will enjoy the personalization. It can even be silly or remind the person of a moment shared. Having the word “back” or “front” monogrammed on an item in the appropriate place allows giggles during those many outfit changes (plus this gives instructions to follow for those sleep deprived days and nights).

3. Designer diaper bags. The options out there now give beautiful designs for moms and practical non-flowery options for dads. These bags have everything from fold out diaper-changing stations, to bottle warmers and milk storage coolers. Large or small, there are designs to please any mom-to-be as well as any shopper.

4. Be silly. Get something useful but amusing. The name on Boudreaux’s Butt Paste will create a peal of laughter in the room, but it is also great for after the baby comes. Try facemasks to protect from all those stinky diapers, or the teepees available for little boy diaper changes.

5. Stock up on Favorite Food. A baby shower gift that is bound to please is a meal for the freezer. Recipes for favorite dishes that can be frozen ahead of time are very useful for the mom-to-be. Gift certificates to meal prep places are also a good idea, especially if one isn’t very crafty in the kitchen.

6. Unique Outfits. If clothing is what you would really like to purchase go for some of the larger outfits. Thinking in terms of season and potential size might be a little challenging, but the payoff comes when those happy parents have something to put the baby in once it outgrows the adorable tiny newborn sets that everyone else buys.

7. Photography. A little bit of research can have great results when considering a photography session as a gift. The chain stores offer lots of deals, but local photographers may offer a variety of unique options for a family photo or individual shots of the tiny new arrival. There may also be packages available that allow pregnancy photos and another sitting later with the newborn.

About the Author: Cora Lee is the owner of BlissLiving, widely known for a huge selection of unique baby shower gifts including personalized baby gifts, and designer diaper bags. BlissLiving has been featured in US Weekly, People Magazine’s Celebrity Babies Blog, and Pregnancy Magazine.

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Fall In Love With The Romantic Baby Boy Names And Baby Girl Names Of The Carefree 1890s

By Brian on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 | No Comments

By Benedict Manovill

In the 1890s, baby boy names and baby girl names reflected the joy of that romantic decade. Baby names often take on the passion and romance of the world around them. Luckily for babies born in this era, the 1890s were a time of great music, painting, and unbridled passion.

From 1890 to 1899 and beyond, the music halls of New York City were filled every night and music poured into the streets. “Give My Regards to Broadway” was the song of the decade. Theater goers packed the playhouses to see the “Pirates of Penzance.” Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer,” was still everyone’s favorite melody.

The 1980s were also a time of reading and discovery. Freud lifted psychology into the modern age. Mystery readers thrilled at the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.

Against this happy background, new parents looked for romantic baby names and their meanings from ancient Latin, Greek and Old German. They chose heroic names from literary classics, music, art, and poetry. Many even named their babies after real heroes in history as well as the names of places and great battles.

From among the romantic baby boy names of the 1890s, here are a few:

Adolphus (German royal name) means “noble wolf;” Byron (Anglo Saxon) from an English place name meaning “small cottage;” Carleton (English) comes from a place name meaning “Charles’ town;” Clement (Scottish) means “gentle;” Edmund (Anglo Saxon) means “happy protection;” Gilbert (German via French) means “bright pledge;” Napoleon (Greek) means “lion of the woodland dell;” Nathan (Hebrew) means “gift;” Percy (French) comes from a place name meaning “mysterious;” Roderick (German) means “famous ruler.”

The beautiful and romantic baby girl names of the 1890s are classical and come from Latin and Greek. Baby names coming from old German, French and Anglo Saxon were also wildly popular. Here are some of the favorite baby girl names:

Beatrice (Latin) means “bringer of joy;” Catherine (Greek) means “pure;” Clementine (Latin) means “merciful;” Cordelia (Latin) means “warm-hearted;” Drusilla (Latin) comes from a Roman family name meaning “strong;” Honoria (Latin) means “honorable;” Lorelei (German) means “alluring one;” Helen (Greek) means “the beautiful one;” Minerva (Latin) means “goddess of wisdom;” Tess (Greek) comes from the name “Teresa” meaning “harvest; ”Victoria (Latin) means ”victory.”

With the passing of the 1890s, the Victorian Era came to an end. The innocence of that era, however, carried over into the new century. Even the baby boy names and baby girl names reflected the romantic happiness and music of these years. The question was – how would the 20th Century treat that happy innocence which was a gift of romance.

About the Author: Benedict Manovill is a famous name historian and calligrapher. His name scrolls make a unique gift for loved ones. They are a painting with the person’s first name, crown, seals,and borders. Free gift with each order. See scrolls at
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Six Guidelines To Toyshop For Your Baby

By Brian on Saturday, December 24th, 2011 | No Comments

By Michelle Andrews

When you are ready for toyshop for your baby, you probably confuse what should you buy. You want to buy your baby educational toys, but does not know whether your baby will understand. You may find that your baby can do so little, so by giving him any kind of toys will not harm them. Is that true?

That’s not true. You have to understand the fact is that your baby is learning at a great speed, taking in everything that is around, and picking up habits, information and words. Research shows that many disabilities and learning disorders in young children can be avoided by providing them with appropriate cognitive stimulation as early as possible. By giving your baby the right stimulation, you can ward off such problems and groom your baby for pre-school and the challenges that follow.

Every parent wants the best of everything for their child, but sometimes it is hard to know what is best when there are so many choices and opinions. Choosing toys for your child can be stressful because of the sheer number of factors you have to consider before making a buy, and the staggering variety of options you have. However, selecting good educational toys plays a very significant role in your child’s development, and as such cannot be disregarded or treated casually.

Guideline for Your Toyshop

Remember these guidelines as you toyshop for your baby:

1. The visual perception of infants is limited, so make sure to buy toys in bright, contrasting colors.

2. Activity centers and crib mobiles fascinate newborns. Some mobiles come with an adjustable height option so that you can make sure the mobile is in your baby’s visual range.

3. Babies up to six months old have very limited motor skills and love high-pitched sounds. Chimes, rattles, teething rings, colorful pictures and soft blocks will stimulate your baby at this age.

4. For babies between six to nine months old, you can buy building blocks, activity boxes and cubes, stacking ring cones, and bath toys. Try to vary the textures of the toys.

5. Between the age of nine months and a year, babies are old enough to enjoy and learn from toys such as nesting cups, push and pull toys, large crayons, spades, and stacking blocks.

6. It always helps to keep in mind that you do not need fancy and expensive toys to stimulate your infant. You might bring home a very trendy toy for your baby only to find that baby finds the packaging far more interesting. Your young child just needs stimulation and a way to express their creativity, and this can be done with homemade toys as well.

About the Author: Michelle Andrews, wrote “Parent’s Guide on How to Raise a Smart Child by Choosing the Right Educational Toys.” As a former teacher, he understands how critical it is to choose toys that play a significant role in children’s development. Visit his Website EducationaltoysGuide.com at http://www.educationaltoysguide.com

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Baby Sling

By Brian on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 | No Comments

By Sheena Vc

While indulging in hiking with family including baby in tow, having a baby back pack to carry the child is very essential. Parents would definitely like to have this as part of the hiking or camping gear since it saves them a lot of hassles in respect of handling the baby while trekking or hiking. It would be great fun to embark on a hiking activity with babies as it would be a great new experience for the kids. The babies love outdoors so they can be least fuzzy at such times. Added to this the back pack manufactures also have come up with baby hiking back packs which can keep them quite comfortably.

Baby hiking back packs should be comfortable for both the kids as well as the parents. Comfort is the by word since the exercise of carrying the baby around while hiking should be enjoyable for both the carrier and the carried. Baby back packs can be of different varieties depending on the age of the babies. Front baby hiking carriers are recommended for babies from one to five months old. These are primarily for giving head and neck support. Care has to be taken to ensure that infants do not get into an uncomfortable position due to constant shifting of their bodies.

Back hiking baby back packs are ideal for babies from about six months old upwards. These can be used once the baby is able to sit up on its own. A comfortable baby can be carried around in these back packs for a couple of hours provided the carrier is well rested and fit and there is enough of essential food as well as other accessories for the baby on hand. These back packs usually have special facilities to hold all the necessities required for the baby.

Since hiking with the baby requires the baby to be kept in back packs for long hours it is very much necessary to see that the back pack really is very comfortable for the baby. For this the back pack should support the baby weight without giving strain to the baby’s back and thighs. The baby should be able to spread its thigh well within the carrier. The baby carrier should have good ventilation to keep the baby in good condition. This can also be advantageous to the person carrying the baby.

Carrying the baby in back pack while hiking can be thoroughly uncomfortable if we do not use good quality back packs. So, we should always look for well designed back packs to keep us comfortable for the hikes. That is to say the back pack should not give us back ache or shoulder pains if we carry the baby for long hours while hiking.

Keeping kids happy while traveling makes the trip enjoyable for both the parent and the child and use of baby hiking back packs makes hiking with babies a very pleasant experience and helps to keep the baby in high spirits apart from the joy of simplifying the task of carrying the child around.

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