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This Earth Day and every other day of the year, remember why it’s good to be green: for our health, our environment, our children and our future.

With our roots in San Francisco, Apple Park was founded with a vision to create environmentally responsible and luxurious products for babies and children. Apple Park’s Picnic Pals were inspired by classic children’s toys, reinvented with the finest eco-friendly materials available. From a family of experienced toy makers, Apple Park’s founder, Angie Ting, set out [...]

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What’s That Baby Breathing? (Answer: You have no idea!)

from April Beach

As new parents, there are numerous issues we pay attention to; good nutrition, healthy sleep, safety, a good milk supply, removing toxins from our home and so on.  But, what about all of the things we can’t control?  What about the things we don’t even know about?

As my kids are getting older [...]

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Congratulations, You’re Expecting Multiples! Part 5

By Shannon Harlow, Dallas Director

To catch you up to speed, you’ve talked to your doctor/health care provider about how many babies you’re expecting, whether or not they are sharing amniotic space and a placenta, and you should also have an idea of when to expect these babies. So, now let’s focus on mom!

Question #5: What [...]

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‘First Impression’ from the ABC Kids Expo: LillyBit’s Uptown Diaper Clutch

LillyBit’s Uptown Diaper Clutch is a beautifully disguised mini diaper bag. With an innovative folding design, the Clutch holds all essentials necessary for changing baby on the go. Included in the interior is also a special place for personal items such as cell phone and keys. Remarkably versatile, the strap that comes with the Clutch [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Buggy Shady

This stylish car seat cover doubles as a stroller cover and offers multiple features and benefits to both parent and child. Among these is not having to worry about a draped blanket falling off your carseat handle onto your child. The Buggy Shady is easily placed on the carseat or stroller and just as easily [...]

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Essentials for Breastfeeding; What Every Mom Needs to Know

By Stephanie Moore, RN, BSN, IBCLC Sweet Pea Baby Planners Lactation Expert & Owner/Lactation Consultant at  Becoming Mothers

I remember well the anticipation of our first child.   My daydreams would mostly drift to the upcoming birth and then thoughts would shift to infant care and the books that I had not yet read.  It is not uncommon [...]

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‘First Impressions’ From ABC Kids Expo: Mrs. Smith Diaper Bag

An intuitive answer to the never-ending question: “Where is that binky?” Mrs. Smith Diaper Bags feature a fully functioning pull-out drawer. This drawer is divided into several compartments and remains easy to open even when the top portion of the bag is full. Able to fit baby food jars, pacifiers, bibs and a host [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Bugaboo Donkey, a mono-duo-mono convertible stroller

Launching in Spring 2011,  Bugaboo will offer their answer to the need for a double stroller: The Donkey. Why is it called the Donkey? Because a donkey can carry cargo with ease and is known for being faithful, intelligent and eager to learn. This stroller has lots of storage space as a single, and converts [...]

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Safety Recall Announced on Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat

-Incorrect chest clip design may cause safety issues-

Britax has announced a voluntary recall.  The model numbers affected by this recall are: E9L69N9, E9L69P2, E9L69P3, E9L69P5. The link below has very detailed information and pictures to assist you in identifying if the seat you own is affected, and if so, what steps you can take [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Ergobaby Papoose Coat

Baby wearing is a desire or necessity for many parents, although it can become quite awkward trying to keep both you and baby warm in the colder months.  Many times adults just drape blankets over the child to protect them from the chill, but beginning in Fall 2010 Moms will no longer have to sacrifice [...]

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