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Saturday, July 28, 2007
Honor Grandma
Thursday, July 26, 2007 You are about to have your first baby and everyone in the family is so excited. Your mom is always smiling, anxiously awaiting the birth of her first grandchild. Perhaps you are wishing there was some way to show your mom how special she is to you and how much you appreciate all she has done. You may want to consider a Grandmother Shower, inviting both friends and family. This could be done with or without her knowledge, though a surprise shower is always fun. You could ask people to bring things that a grandmother might need when the baby is visiting. If it is a large party perhaps some guests can combine funds and purchase a portable crib, an extra high chair, or anything else that grandma might need. You may want to make a gift basket just for her with items that may be useful. It might have extra baby bottles, washcloths, diapers, wipes and bathing supplies. This is also useful for when you go to visit her and may have forgotten something at home. Baby proofing items are also great ideas for little gifts. If you decide not to have a separate shower for grandma you can always include her in your baby shower. Maybe setting aside some time for her to open gifts and let her relish her role of the "proud grandmother". You may want to include a special gift from you like the Personalized Silver Single Bracelet with the baby's name on it. This is a gift she will treasure for the rest of her life. Show grandma just how special she is to you. Labels: baby-gifts, baby-shower, grandmother, mother-to-be, triplets by: Mama Bebe & Co.
It Has My Name!
Friday, July 20, 2007 Whether you are a new parent looking for something that will be meaningful and possibly become a family tradition, or grandparents that want something very special for the first grandchild, trying to find the "perfect" gift for a child can be very frustrating. There are many wonderful gifts that would probably be sufficient. However, when you want more than sufficient it can be a little daunting and overwhelming. Something that is personalized expressly for your child is always a good choice. While the child may not realize the importance of that type of gift at this age, you can rest assured that as they grow older they will learn and come to appreciate exactly how special that type of gift can be. One such gift is a personalized children's book. My Very Own Name is a great example of this type of gift. It comes as a professionally bound hardcover book that is written in rhyme. Animals bring each letter of the child's first and last name, a hippo brings an H, a bird brings a B, etc. until it is completely spelled out. It also includes the child's birth date as well as a personalized printed message from the person giving the gift. For example Love, Aunt Kay or with love from Mom and Dad can be printed on the book. Your child will love hearing his or her name when the book is read aloud to them. And later when the child is learning to read, seeing their own name in a book will thrill them and show them exactly how special you think they are. Labels: baby-gifts, baby-shower, mother-to-be, sister, triplets, twins by: Mama Bebe & Co.
Reading To Your Baby
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 A good number of studies have shown that the earlier you begin reading to your child, the more it will instill a love of books and reading. Children that are read to at a young age are more likely to do better in reading and comprehension tests than their counterparts who did not receive the same input at a younger age. Remember how wonderful it was to have a nice story read to you when you were a child? Your children will enjoy it just as much as you did. Many experts will tell you that after a certain point in the womb, babies will begin to recognize certain voices. In order to get them well accustomed to your voice, you can do anything from sing, talk to your belly or even get a couple of great children's books to read to your baby in your belly every night. Some mothers report they were even able to "know" which books their growing babies enjoyed the most by their reactions, rolling, kicking, and other movements in the womb that showed interest and excitement. Another way to get your little one interested in reading is to get them about written just for your special child. It also makes a perfect gift if you have someone with a new arrival pending and they already have a name picked out. The book titled, "My Own Fairy Tale" is personalized all throughout with the child's name. Reading can build a strong bond with your child, even before he or she makes an appearance. If you haven't already, start reading to your baby today - and you'll begin building skills in your child that will come in handy throughout their life. Labels: baby-gifts, for-dad, mother-to-be by: Mama Bebe & Co.
Sisters Rock!
Friday, July 13, 2007 When your little girl finds out she is going to be a big sister, help her celebrate! When there is a new addition to the family, you will find plenty of reasons to celebrate and including the new big sister in the celebrations will work wonders in helping to eliminate or at least greatly diminish any jealously that may come when the new sibling arrives. A fun shirt to make the new big sister feel special is her very own crystal embellished t-shirt that says "Big Sister". Being the big sister to a brand new baby is a terrific time for any little girl. There is nothing quite like the feeling that your older daughter will get when she has the chance to tell everyone that she has a new baby sister to love at home. To help her spread the word and to make her feel very special at the hospital after the baby is born, you can give her a gift from her new baby sister or brother.If you have two daughters or you want to give a gift for two little girls; there is also a white t-shirt with "Sisters Rock" and the words are spelled out in crystals. Having a sister is a very special experience, and wearing a terrific big sister shirt is definitely one of the smartest gifts you can give to ensure she still feels special and loved. You even have your choice of colors including pink, black or white in many different sizes to ensure you can get a color she'll love and a size that will fit the new big sis just right! Labels: baby-gifts, sister by: Mama Bebe & Co.
Finally! It's Time to Set Up The Nursery
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 The time you spend waiting for your precious baby to arrive is a very exciting time, especially for first time moms and dads. Whether it is chemical or merely rooted in tradition, most new parents - especially mothers-to-be go through a phase commonly called "nesting". It's basically when one or both parents have the overwhelming urge to make their home more comfortable for their new arrival - the urge is commonly strongest about one month before the baby arrives. Getting organized will go a long way towards making it easy to get your nursery put together. Some of the common nursery necessities include a crib, bassinet, diaper pail, changing table, diaper holder, chest for baby's clothes and all the little things such as wipes, lotions and other day-to-day personal care items your baby will need. In addition to purchasing the safest crib and bedding available, you might find that it is important to you that you find the design that reflects your tastes as well as one that will hopefully be soothing for your baby. Many babies are overly-stimulated by bright colors and have difficulty sleeping. A great choice is something soothing and relaxing with softer tones such as Fish Dreams. With marine life being a popular decorating choice, this wonderful set comes with beautiful colors including light blue and pale lime. Made with only the softest materials, this bedding set has everything that you need to dress up the crib in the nursery to ensure that baby will get a wonderful night of sleep every time! Putting together the nursery will make the time your baby comes home seem even closer and more real. Start putting together your little one's new room and use these tip to make a comfortable and cozy place to dream, play and grow. Labels: baby-gifts, baby-shower, bedding, mother-to-be by: Mama Bebe & Co.
Soothing Your Newborn
Friday, July 06, 2007 One thing many new parents joke about is when they bring their first baby home from the hospital, they felt a little lost. "Would be nice if the babies came with an owner's manual" joked one new mom. Nothing is more upsetting to new parents than a new born that won't stop crying. Something is wrong but what? Before you feel like you're a bad parent out of the starting gate, remember that crying is the only way your baby has to communicate and it doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong. A good way to keep your newborn feeling safe and secure is to swaddle him. He just spent about nine months wrapped in the tight, constricted womb and that's how he feels the safest and most secure. When his legs and arms aren't wrapped he may feel vulnerable and this is the reason many newborns have difficulty sleeping. Swaddling a baby is very easy, simply lay a blanket out in a diamond shape and lay the baby in the middle. Cross one side over the other and then tuck the excess in the fold. It's fast and easy to do and will normally work within seconds to quiet a fussy newborn. Remember to just make the swaddling secure but not too tight. You will learn quickly exactly what your own baby prefers. If you are looking for a gift a mommy-to-be; a monogrammed blanket that she can use to swaddle her little one as well as keep as an heirloom gift is a wonderful idea. Getting the blanket monogrammed with her baby's name will show it was made with just her little precious one in mind and will make an outstanding gift. Caring for a newborn can be frustrating and confusing at first, but all new parents agree - it's the single most rewarding job you'll ever have - being a mom or dad. Labels: baby-gifts, baby-shower, bedding, heirlooms, mother-to-be, mothers-day by: Mama Bebe & Co.
Helping Relatives Prepare For A Multiple Birth
Whether it is news of twins, triplets or more, the idea of a multiple birth can come with a wide range of emotions for your entire family. While you feel quite blessed to have more than one baby on the way, there is always the wonder of just how hard it will be to take care of them and all of their needs as they are growing. If you happen to have a relative in your family who gets news of a multiple birth, you can reassure them that you will be there to help them out every step of the way. In addition to offering help in terms of baby care, as a relative you can also help the expecting parents look for local resources geared toward families with twins, triplets or more. There may be some support groups in the local area who not only provide meetings but they may also have a donation system that can help the parents out with formula, diapers and other baby care necessities. Certainly, when the big birth date arrives, you will want to have your own gift to donate to the new babies. The twin baby gift basket is a fun and thoughtful way to provide some lovely gifts to the happy family. Inside this basket, the parents will doubles of bottles, pacifiers, booties, cotton sweaters and more. Once the happy parents find out that they have all of the love and support that they need from family and friends as well as their local community, they will be one step closer to enjoying their precious little bundles. Labels: baby-gifts, baby-shower, mother-to-be, multiples, triplets, twins by: Mama Bebe & Co. |