Traditional presents for new babies can be a little useless and sit on a shelf. However, with a little ingenuity it's not as hard as it may at first seem to find baby gifts that stand the test of time and are practical in the long run. For example, money boxes make great gifts for babies because they can be a keepsake when the child is very young and become a functional place to store pocket money as the child develops. They can also be...more
Have you ever looked through the windows of small retail baby stores in Chicago or another area and told yourself you can't afford what is inside? Small businesses seem to be expensive but there are many advantages to shopping there. Many major cities have areas filled with small retail stores. While these smaller stores and shops are fun to look around in, you may also find a great deal of quality inside. Besides quality, there are other...more
Baby Shower Gift Basket Sets: As Easy As It Gets! Baby Shower Gift Basket Sets: As Easy As It Gets!With friends and family scattered all over the country and the economy and work commitments being what they are today, it isn't easy seeing those people we love as often as we would like. It seems like we miss out on so many things in various people's lives, simply because we live so far away and either don't have the time or the money to travel. One thing you don't want to miss out on is the birth of that new niece or nephew, grandchild, or your best friends first or even fifth baby. Even if you can't be there for the big event or even the shower, you want to make sure that your loved one knows you are thinking about them at this special time and that you are excited about the upcoming birth of that new little person. You may not be able to show up for the shower, but you can make sure that a great baby shower gift basket arrives at her front door.Great Gifts Shipped Right To The DoorOne of the things that makes baby shower gift baskets so great is that you can send some really special items right to the front door of the home where the shower is being held. That way your...more
Baby Shower Gift Baskets Make Welcoming a Bundle of Joy a Breeze Baby Shower Gift Baskets Make Welcoming a Bundle of Joy a BreezeWhen some one is expecting, it is a time full of excitement. A new baby means so many changes, and all of those changes can be a bit overwhelming. That is part of the reason that baby showers are held. Typically...more
Tips For When You're Trying To Get Pregnant With A Girl Baby The first time I became pregnant, I really did not care if I had a boy or a girl. I knew that I would be thrilled and grateful to get either. However, the second and third times were a little bit different. I wanted to balance out my family and I wanted to experience...more
Taking Vitamins If You're Trying To Get Pregnant With A Girl Baby I sometimes get questions about the use of supplements to help to conceive a baby girl. Sometimes, these supplements are used in an attempt to make your body more acidic to aid in getting a girl baby, and other times, the mom to be just wants to cover all of her nutritional bases to make sure that her body is getting all of the nutrients that she needs. I will discuss both of these methods more in the following article.Calcium, Magnesium, Cranberry, And Lydia Pinkham's Supplements To Conceive A Female Baby: It's pretty well known that your diet can affect which gender that you conceive. This is because your diet will be one of the factors in determining whether you are acidic and alkaline. A mom to be who is acidic will have a better chance of conceiving a girl while an alkaline individual will have a better chance to conceive a boy.Calcium, cranberry, and magnesium are three substances said to help to create a more acidic environment, so this is why some people will take high amounts of these supplements when they want a daughter. However, what many don't consider is that you absorb nutrients...more
How Can I Control My Baby's Gender? I often have people who write to me and ask how much control a couple really has over whether they have a boy or a girl baby. And, if they are able to manipulate or chose their baby's gender, how...more
What Determines My Baby's Gender? I get a lot of emails from folks asking me to pinpoint exactly which things determine whether you will ultimately conceive a girl or a boy baby. Actually, there is only one key outcome that decides...more
For people who know nothing about baby showers, there is nothing safer to give than a baby gift basket. The best thing about that kind of baby present is that a gift basket is designed to provide lots of useful items for the newborn. Baby gift...more
Teach Your Baby Math At 1 Month Old - I'm Serious! Teach your baby math at 1 month old, yes you heard me it can be done. I'm sure you would want to ask me now, how can this be accomplished at such a young age? This can be done very...more
The nostalgia and warmth engendered by teddy bears are enjoyed and appreciated by parents and children throughout the globe. Teddy bear crib bedding has been in homes for the baby's room for over a 100 years because of its long reputation with...more
Babies And Daddy's Times have changed quite a bit. 40 years ago fathers waited in a room to be told their babies had been born. Today they are in the delivery rooms coaching mom during labor. We even get dad involved in the baby shower...more