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, 06 Nov 2009 18:56:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ I was visiting with some other moms the other day and we were talking about how hard it us to leave the house by ourselves when our children are so super attached to us. When my daughter screams and cries when I have to go out in the evening to ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/05/separation-anxiety-help/ From the Celebrity-Babies.com: Courtney Thorne-Smith smiles while snuggling with son Jacob Emerson, 21 months, during a walk in Brentwood, Calif. on Friday. Jake is the only child for the former According to Jim actress, 41, and husband Roger Fishman. Courtney wears Jake in an Ergo Baby Carrier in Black/Green ($135). Don't ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/04/get-courtneys-ergo-baby-carrier-for-less/ If you're looking for gorgeous baby bedding, you must see these deals! These two jungle themed sets are simply adorable! Jessie's Jungle 6 Piece Crib Set: $179 + Free Ground Shipping at BabySuperMall.com. It's hard to find a jungle themed bedding set that doesn't look too "boyish" so this is perfect! ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/03/good-deals-on-adorable-crib-bedding/ As you have probably already heard, Disney is offering refunds or DVD upgrades for Baby Einstein videos purchased between June 5, 2004 and September 4, 2009. Why? Apparently many parents felt they were being led to believe that Baby Einstein videos were educational when in fact, they are not. But ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/11/02/baby-einstein-refund/ Alarm clocks are great gifts for children who are learning to tell time or just need help waking up for school or daycare. If your child is getting up way too early, an alarm clock can help them tell when it's okay to finally get out of bed. However, you ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/10/30/alarm-clocks-for-little-kids/ Everybody is freaking out about the H1N1 virus. A lot of people are running out and waiting for 6 plus hours to get the vaccine and just as many people are refusing to get it altogether. I don't want to debate the vaccine, but I do want to share with ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/10/29/keeping-h1n1-and-other-illnesses-away-on-halloween/ BMX bikes come in three main styles - racing, freestyle and dirt jumping. However, the differences between the bikes needed for each discipline are actually very slim. If your child has been asking for a BMX bike, chances are they're going to ride it and practice tricks at the skate ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/10/28/3-bmx-kids-bikes-for-beginners/ For several years, my husband and I lived on the other side of the country away from our families. We weren't able to fly home with tons of gifts, and shipping Christmas gifts was just way too expensive. At that time, we started doing all of our Christmas shopping online ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/10/27/online-christmas-shopping-tips/   My daughter is two and literally has no impulse control. That's totally normal for her age. Around age four or five you can start to expect a little more from your children as far and understanding cause and effect. I read an article that gives good pointers for helping your ... http://blogs.smarter.com/babieskids/2009/10/26/dos-and-donts-for-teaching-children-self-control/