Teething Tips and Tricks:
Teething. The very mention of this excruciating, merciless phase sends chills down my spine. What, you don’t remember what it feels like to have your pearly whites rip their way through your gums? Yeah, we don’t blame you. We plan on burying those memories deep in our subconscious as soon as possible, too. Until then, here are some tricks to ease the pain.
(via ParentDish)
- Baby J. Nuborn, Current Events
Foodie Baby Halloween Costumes:
If your Mom already calls you her little nugget or sweet pea, there’s a solid chance you’ll likely end up dressing up as one of those items for Halloween. Personally, I can’t wait to don my Little Movers diaper with that sushi roll get-up!
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- Tutu Couture, Fashion
Whimsical Beds For Wee Ones:
I still have some time before I get to transition into a big kid bed, but that doesn’t mean I can’t start scoping out cool ones now! Move over, standard race car bed—these unique beds are beyond cool. The hamburger bed? WANT!
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- Tutu Couture, Fashion
Strolling Around Town:
Baby strollers are fun to ride in, but I also love my toy stroller. Sure, it’s fun to take my dollies for a spin around the playground, but my real reason for loving the stroller? It helped me toddle around in my Little Movers diapers when I was just getting used to walking! Clever.
(via People)
- Tattle Tot, Pop Culture
Shades of Grey:
Grey isn’t usually a color we associate with nurseries, but these beautifully decorated rooms have totally changed our perception of this typically gloomy color. Just a few design touches and grey is suddenly chic!
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- Tutu Couture, Fashion
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Nicknames just come with the territory when you are a baby, and we’ve noticed that a lot of these pet names have to do with food. (Sugar, honey, pumpkin? Now we’re STARVING.) We asked Marlee, baby daughter of John of The DaddyYo Blog, to shed some light on how she got her food-related nickname.
I have a large appetite for sugar, spice and everything nice in a nickname that has a tasty ring to it. I absolutely loved this little article about food-related nicknames. Daddy read it to me and I immediately had to have a snack.
Around where we live, everyone loves soup beans and cornbread, and I am no exception! In fact, they are so popular (everyone knows what a great meal it is) that even Mommy and Daddy gave me the nickname “Lil Soup Bean Nose” because of its shape. This name is as fitting as Huggies Little Movers diapers are to my “coffee bean behind” (another nickname for me)! Tell me, who doesn’t love soup beans and coffee? Too delicious, just like my kisses!
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We love things that bring us comfort, such as our soft blankey, favorite pacifier, and shaped diapers. However, Mom’s voice is just about the most soothing thing in our baby world, and now there’s science to back up that fact! Sam, baby daughter of Jonna of Jonniker, gives us her side of the story.
Yo yo yo — Sam here. Look, I like this kind of research, as it’s all about what can make us little ones feel better. And if I’m not mistaken, babies are what make the world go ‘round, am I right?
Don’t get me wrong: my mom’s voice is pretty rad, especially when she sings silly songs. She’s no Laurie Berkner, but in a pinch her version of “Rocketship Run” will make me wave my hands in the air like I just don’t care. But… the idea that her VOICE is as comforting as a hug? Please. As if.
I mean, look at it this way, my fellow babies: When you fall and bonk your head on the coffee table so hard it leaves a mark on your forehead, would you rather your mom pick you up, kiss it and give you a hug, or just stand there, arms at her sides, telling you it doesn’t hurt and that it’s going to be okay? Or — or! — is a phone call going to swoop in and change that wet diaper of yours? Even if it is a super-comfy Little Movers diaper, those things can’t change themselves. I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of the diaper change is the big kiss I get afterwards.
In fact, when my mom’s hands are busy doing things and it takes her a minute to get to me after I fall on my face, I’m pretty aggravated. And even when she’s telling me it’s going to be okay, I don’t believe her until she picks me up.
I call horse pucky on this research. I’ll bet you an entire pack of Little Movers diapers that they never bothered to ask babies about this stuff. They never do — you know why? We’re oppressed, that’s why. And I’m here to speak out against such oppression. Ask the babies, I say. ASK THE BABIES.
(via ParentDish)
Unfortunately, we babies don’t have much say when it comes to our fashion choices. This article discusses why some parents turn their babies into a little version of themselves. Read on to see what Alessia, baby daughter of Jim of Busy Dad Blog, thinks about this trend.
Wait, wait, wait… I think this article has it all backwards. Dress like your parents? I have half a century to wear sensible, work-appropriate footwear with a matching business-casual blazer. These are the drooling years. The pee-when-and-where-I-feel-like-it years. I need an outfit to match my free spirit.
And dare I say my parents do, too? I think Mom would be a lot happier in a pink onesie with a cute pig on it. She loves pigs. I think Dad would be a lot more productive at work in footie PJs with a monster truck on them. I know he hates wrestling with that belt every morning. Wouldn’t a single head-to-toe zipper just make things so much easier?
I may only be 4 months old, but I know a few things about optimal lounging. I’ve racked up several hundreds of hours mastering that skill. You know what? I think I’m going to email the product development team at Huggies and suggest that they make Big Movers diapers. That way, Mom and Dad can fully enjoy the comfort and convenience that I experience. You know, moving freely, feeling comfortable, and when the feeling hits being able to… on second thought, scratch that. Some luxuries are better left to the little members of the family.
(via Cafe Mom)
Babies communicate in a slew of different ways, but sometimes parents just can’t figure out exactly what our cries and sounds mean. Have you ever thought about teaching your Little One sign language? We asked Lucy, baby daughter of Emily of Not That You Asked…, about her experience with learning sign language.
I distinctly remember the first time I signed “more” for my parents at the dinner table – I think that if I’d known the sign for “pony” I could have used it and they would have run right out and bought me one RIGHT THEN. That is how cute it apparently was.
Parents, teach your babies sign language. I mean, you don’t have to go all out or anything – I cannot think of a situation when I needed to know the sign for “fire” or “top hat” - but the basics can be so helpful. I can even be a POLITE baby when I need to be, and let me tell you, nothing gets my parents moving like me signing “more” followed by a “please.” You should see them hop up out of their chairs and giggle like idiots when I throw those two together! Also, it cuts back on my tantrums. I think that is my parents’ favorite part, actually, which is saying a lot because I am SO RIDICULOUSLYCUTE when I’m signing.
The best part is that you can totally wing it. You don’t have to have a copy of the American Sign Language Handbook or access to a baby sign language video. My parents taught me to just tap my diaper when I’m ready for a new one and IT ACTUALLY WORKS. Of course, I still throw a tantrum if it isn’t a Huggies shaped-to-fit diaper. (I’m no fool.)
(via ParentDish)
The Bee’s Knees:
Bright colors? Check! Fun shapes? Check! Secret hiding places for bees (or my favorite pacifier, if I’m so inclined)? CHECK! This bee hive play set has it all. This has serious “new favorite toy” potential.
(via ParentDish)
- Tattle Tot, Pop Culture
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Fun Hooded Towels:
We used to hate bath time, but these cute hooded towels make it a little better.
(via People)
- Tutu Couture, Fashion
This week, you’ll have another chance to win gratuity coupons for 6 months worth of Huggies Little Movers diapers.
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Tell us how the shape and comfy fit of Huggies Little Movers diapers help your Little One to stay wriggly, active or moving! What does your Little One love to do in their shaped to fit diaper?
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Otherwordly Nursery Décor:
These movie posters are sure to make any nursery feel out of this world! (Do you see what I did there?) Subtle, and yet delightfully nerdy. Just like me!
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- Baby J. Nuborn, Current Events