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Families.com’s Parenting Blog tells us what to do When Your Child is Exposed to Something Scary. 

5 Minutes for Mom reviews Squeaky Feet Kids Shoes.

Just 4 Families discusses American researcher’s findings that report “Family Fun Time Reduces Early Teen Sex Problems.”

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

Dawn showed us some pretty & eco-friendly pencils for this coming school year.

Back-to-School Sales:

       Kids’ Backpacks on sale at eBags.

       Boys’ & Girls’ Basic Tees on sale.

Check out adorable & creative diaper cakes from DiaperCakewalk.com!

Product Recalls this Week:

        Wooden Toys Recalled

Win FREE baby stuff!  Simply answer the Freebie Friday question for a chance to win.

Solo Mother asks: What Would You Do to Reclaim Your Femininity?

Mom Gadget suggests Rosemary Repel products to help prevent lice outbreaks.

Baby Lune gives us some tips on how to prepare for baby’s 1st picnic.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

Dawn showed us some great off-road vehicle toys that don’t require batteries!

We showed you a great deal on a designer diaper bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Do you know what the number one children’s health concern for American parents is in 2008?  Click here to find out.

We showed you a great deal on a safe convertible car seat.

Product recalls this week:

       Personalized Pacifiers Recalled

       Infant Rattles & Magnets Recalled

       Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled       

Mom Gadget: Household Tips That Make You Go Duh, Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Inside Fatherhood gives us the scoop on the passing of a Massachusetts law requiring all kids under 8 to be in booster seats.  Will this law be passed in your state?

Busy Family Meals gives a recipe for Tiramisu.  Delicious!

Dawn shows us an adorable toy bunny made from SoySilk!

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids: 

LA Stylist Mom shows us how “the dress” can be your best friend in helping you stay in fashion this summer while running around with the kiddies.

We showed you a great deal on a changing table/toy box for those who need to utilize all the space they can in their nursery.

Do you always have the TV on in your house even when you aren’t really watching it?  Researchers suggest that this may be a bad idea: Background TV Hazardous to Babies’ Growth?

You can start your own family band with the musical toys we featured this week!

And….THERE WERE NO RECALLS THIS WEEK!

Dawn showed us how we can recycle old Crocs through a new company called Soles United. 

We showed you the top ten best fruit juice for kids & adults.

We showed you a deal on a Hello Kitty Soho Chair.

Save money online by taking advantage of some great online coupons for baby & maternity stores that will expire soon!

Check out the three product recalls from last week.

I know you all were with friends and family celebrating this past Friday, so today I though I’d recap what Smarter Babies & Kids & covered last week:

New guest blogger Dawn shows us some great organic baby bath & diapering products.

We showed you a good deal on the adorable Flower Power Crib Bedding Set.

A breastfeeding law was passed in Indiana for working mothers.  Check out the details.

Product recalls last week:

       Infant Garments & Toy Vehicles Recalled

       Jewelry & Youth Bed Toy Chests Recalled

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FAME Baby discusses Kate Moss’ controversial sheer dress worn with her daughter in Istanbul.  Oh, Kate.

Cyber Housewife brings us some information research that shows beastfeeding boosts children’s cognitive development.

Thingamababy features toy trains from The Great American Train Company.

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we covered:

What do you think about Heelarious baby high heels?  Some people have very strong opinions against them while we think they are funny.  Lets not take life too serious.

We showed you a deal on a cute pretend fruit cutting set.

Remember the Masche sextuplets?  They turned one this year!

Your child can play with Dora the Explorer’s hair and make up while in the bath with the Dora Suds & Surprise Styling Head.

We thought there might actually be no toy or product recalls this week…until yesterday. At least there was only one:  Charm Key Chains Recalled

Design Mom features the Jan Eleni Collage which is a thoughtful & creative way to share your children’s artwork.    

Neatorama shares a story about parents at a Japanese school who complained enough that all their kids played Snow White in their school play because having one Snow White wouldn’t be fair.  You have to read the full post.

Working Dad shares the results from a study done by the 2008 Kids & Family Reading Report to determine whether or not the internet helps kids’ reading habits.

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we covered: 

Toys on Sale: Find grasping toys, rattles, pull toys & more on sale at Moolka.com.   

Babies, Vitamin D & Breastfeeding:  Are you getting enough in your diet so your baby doesn’t have to take supplements?  If not, we found some Vitamin D supplements on Smarter.com.

Doll on Sale:  We found what would be a great “first doll” for your baby.  It’s super soft & hopefully machine washable after your child chews on her arm & legs.

Handcrafted Children’s Accessories:  PetiteFleurDesigns.com has unique & adorable fashion accessories for infants & toddlers.  Check them out!

Product & toy recalls this week: 

     Children’s Pajama Sets & Swing Sets Recalled 

     Children’s Overalls Recalled

     Children’s Merry-Go-Round Recalled

Love Shak, Baby posted the cutest video of a toddler giving a ”political speech.” LOL! 

Read Mother Pie’s “Ramble: Media, Political Images & Bye-Bye Baby..”

The Motherload shows us a ton of great feebies!  Happy Friday!

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we covered:

Man’s best friend needs to get used to having a new baby around.  Learn how to teach your dog to adjust to life with your new baby.

We gave you some online coupons for baby, kids’ & maternity stores so you can ….afford some gas. LOL!

Read about a story about what happens to bad students who have irrational teachers:  Teacher Tapes Disobedient Nine-Year-Old to Chair.

We found the cutest play food set for tea parties. Get 15% off when you purchase it from PetitBaby.com!

Toy & product recalls this week:

          More Children’s Jewelry Recalled

          4 Product Recalls This A.M.

Work Out Mommy asks “Have you read your food labels lately?”  Find out what you need to watch out for.

Metropolitan Mama gives her opinion on the importance of picture taking every moment you can & announces a contest to win a $40 gift certificate to frameAgram.com!

Fitness for Mommies gives us reasons why Acai Berry will help you reach your fitness goals.

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we covered:

Would you want to save your newborn baby’s cord blood right after giving birth?  Watch a video that discusses the benefits.

Cool the kiddies down with one of these great inflatable pool toys on sale!

We found a pretend play toy deal for your little future sushi connoisseur!

Product recalls this week:

      Toy Cell Phones & Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled

      Children’s Jewelry & Helicoper Toys Recalled

Check out Matt, Liz & Madeline.  It’s a blog about Matt’s new life with his new baby Madeline.  Liz, Madeline’s mother, passed away shortly after giving birth.  Very inspiring. 

Mamanista features Clothing for Babies Who Love Their Pacifiers.

One Chic Mama recommends the Symmetry Sleep System for newborns to prevent “flat-head symdrome.”

This week on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog we coverd:

We found some comfy Robeez baby shoes at closeout prices at BabyEarth.com.

Your kids will love being creative with Crayola’s 3D Sidewalk Chalk.

Protect your kids from harmful summer UV rays with some kids’ swimwear that will give a bit more coverage.

We gave you some great options for safe face paint for kids found on Smarter.com & a recipe so you can make your own paint at home!

There were a TON of product recalls this week:

      Children’s Blankets & Little Rider Toys Recalled

      4 Product Recalls Today: All Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

      Three More “Violation of Lead Paint Standard Recalls.