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We all know that times are tough and let’s face it…babies are expensive! Below are just a few ways to save your dough and not deprive you or your little one. If you have a tip you’d like to share, drop us an email. We’ll be posting fresh tips every month.
Wear Your Baby
Use a pattern and some remnant fabric and make a sling to carry your baby in. Check out sites like this one for trendy ideas and free patterns to download. Slings like these work great for babies 0-1 years-old. It can cost $30 or more to buy a similar product, and doing it yourself only costs about $5!
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Do It Yourself: Homemade Baby Food
Pasta with Butternut Squash (for babies 8-10 months)
Ingredients
6 oz butternut squash-peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup dried baby pasta shapes
Small piece unsalted butter
1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Instructions
Steam squash for 10-15 minutes until tender, then mash with a fork. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and return to pan. Add butter, oil and cheese and stir until pasta is coated. Combine with squash.
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Are you expecting a little bundle of joy? Tune in each month as we review our favorite baby names, their origination and meaning. You just might find the perfect one!
For Him: Gavin
What does it mean? White Falcon, or Little Falcon
Where does it originate? Gavin is of Scottish and Welsh origin
Variant Forms/Spelling of Gavin: Gavan, Gavino, Gavyn, Gawain, Gavynn
Popularity and Trivia: Gavin is a somewhat common first name, having gained more popularity in the last few years. It was one of the top 20 names in 2009. Popular Gavin’s are Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the rock band “Bush,” and Gavin Beschen, professional Hawaiian surfer.
For Her: Mariana
What does it mean? Star of the Sea
Where does it originate? Mariana is of French (Marian) and Latin (Mary) origin
Variant Forms/Spellings:Mariane, Marianna, Marina, Miriana
Popularity and Trivia: Mariana is a very common first name for women (#931 out of 4272 according to 1990 U.S. Census). Famous Mariana's are Queen Mariana of Austria (second wife to Spanish king Philip IV) and Brazilian actress Mariana Ximenes.
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Total Recall
Scary as it is, children’s products are always being recalled. Check here for the latest in what to watch out for.
Wind Chime Baby Toys Recalled
Tiny Love recently announced a recall of approximately 600,000 wind chime baby toys in the U.S. and 200,000 in Canada in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The wind chime toy can be pulled apart, exposing sharp metal rods that can puncture or cut a child. Tiny Love has received five reports of babies pulling apart the chimes and exposing the sharp metal, including one report of a minor injury to a 24-month-old who punctured hi cheek with the metal rods. The wind chime toys sold on their own and in gift sets at Toys “R” Us, Walmart, Target, Buy Buy Baby, and TJ Maxx stores nationwide February 2002-February 2010.cribs sold at K Mart, Sears, and Walmart from January 2005 to December 2009 for between $8-$22.
What should you do if this affects you?
- Immediately take the wind chime away from your child and contact Tiny Love for a free replacement toy.
- For more information contact Tiny Love toll-free at: (888) 791-8166 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday
- View photos of the other recalled toys by visiting CPSC’s website: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10136.html
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Join us each month as we tackle the weird and wacky questions you have about all things baby. To submit a question, simply send us an email.
I am in my first trimester and my morning sickness is out of control! What can I do to help it not be so bad?
~ Selena in South Bend
First off, congratulations on your pregnancy! The first trimester can be a rough one for morning sickness, and some people are more prone to it than others. For some mother's to be it goes away after a few months, but others experience it for a large part of their pregnancy. I know this isn't very encouraging, but there are some things you can do to keep your morning sickness at bay. Here are some tips:
- Eat small snacks throughout the day instead of actual meals. Little snacks will help keep your blood sugar steady and will help minimize your stomach's queasy feeling.
- Go easy on the spices and seasonings. Avoid foods with a lot of pepper, hot chiles, and garlic.
- Avoid greasy foods that have lots of butter, margarine, mayo, bacon, and anything fried. While you might be craving these foods, you will be sorry for eating them later!
- When waking in the morning, get out of bed slowly. Making quick movements in the morning may be making you dizzy and cause you to feel nauseous.
- Choose to snack on foods that are easy to digest. Try crackers, toast, baked potatoes, cooked pastas and fruits.
These are just a few tips we recommend. The most important thing is to listen to your body. If something is making you sick, stop doing it! If the morning sickness persists and is interfering with your everyday life, consult a doctor. Hang in there!
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Calling All Babies!
Is your baby the cutest thing ever? Email us a photo along with his/her name, birth date (0-24 months), and a short description of what makes your little one special. We’ll feature a different baby each month right here in our Baby Club e-newsletter and on our website. Don’t miss this chance to show off your cutie-pie to all of Michiana!
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