http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids Check out baby and kids’ style trends, hot toys, great deals, free stuff alerts, celebrity baby pics and news for parents. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today on Facebook one of my friends mentioned that her daughter had been up all night, every hour on the hour. Lots of people made suggests about what could have caused the all night cry-fest, and most of them were: "Teething? Is she teething? Do you feel any teeth coming ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/20/growth-spurts-tough-on-babies-and-parents/ You don't see much of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's daughter Sunday Rose and that's a good thing. She doesn't seem to be as much of a paparazzi obsession like Suri Cruise is. However, I did happen upon this photo of Sunday and Keith in NYC this week and I ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/18/sunday-roses-boots-for-less/ Mini Boden (the children's division of English clothing company Boden) sells funky, unique and durable clothes for children. We are big fans at my house, but we don't often get to shop from them because our budget is pretty tight and their shipping cost is a little high at $10. ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/17/mini-boden-deals-girls-long-sleeve-shirts/ We're in the middle of the grocery store, and there's a food battle brewing. My 2 year old managed to spot her favorite treat in the aisle as we zoomed past--Fruit Snacks. Those little sticky nuggets of brightly colored corn syrup are her idea of the perfect food. I'd like ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/16/grocery-shopping-with-the-kids-tips-from-dr-sears/ Scooters are more popular than ever and there are tons to choose from! Look for one that is appropriate in size for your child. You don't want them hunching over when they're riding it. Also, for younger kids you might want to look for a wider foot deck so they ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/13/great-prices-on-scooters/ Maclaren makes some of the most popular strollers around. They're a big hit with suburbanites and urban dwellers alike because they're simple to use and don't take up a ton of room. This week, Maclaren had to issue a recall of their strollers due to reports of children severing their ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/12/maclaren-recall/ If you have a pre-school aged child, chances are they LOVE Dora! Dora is a big hit at our house. Airing in 2000 as one of the first cross-cultural animated children’s programs, Dora the Explorer became a phenomenal hit, entertaining children and introducing young Americans to the Hispanic culture. Formally aired ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/12/three-fantastic-dora-the-explorer-toys/ The holiday shopping rush is beginning! One thing I always struggle with every year is stocking stuffers. You want to get something that the kids will enjoy but you don't want to spend a fortune when you're already laying down serious cash for Christmas gifts as it is. Here are ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/10/deals-on-stocking-stuffers-at-lakesidecollectioncom/ Over the years, there have been tons of studies to learn more about the cries of babies--what do they mean, what do they want, do mothers recognize their own baby's cries, etc.  A new study reveals an amazing fact about babies--they cry in their native language. For example, German babies ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/09/cool-new-study-on-baby-crying/ If you are expecting or have a baby, you probably know about Vera Bradley bags. They are the hottest mommy accessory right now. They're definitely feminine. Most of them come in pretty soft colors with floral designs, and they are quilted which adds interesting texture. Check them out! Vera Bradley CARGO ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/06/vera-bradley-baby-bags-hot/