Babies & Kids Blog

Parent Hacks features medicine-dipped lollipops….?

What’s Cooking Blog asks: Halloween - Limit the Candy Chaos…or Not?

Simply Recipes shows us a recipe for pumpkin cookies.  Delicious!

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids: 

LA Stylist Mom expresses her love for DKNY ‘Cozies’ and where to get them on sale.

We gave you some more great coupon codes for baby and maternity stores that will expire soon.  I’m sure coupons are much appreciated these days.

Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win a free baby toy:  Which kids’ Halloween costume is the creepiest?

Another week of no recalls!

Check out these great blogs for giveaways:

Celebrity Baby Scoop - chance to win Skull Slip-On Sneakers as seen on Baby Shiloh!

Dear Dr. MOZ - chance to win a daddy diaper gift pack.

The Chick Adventures - chance to win Kiddie Notes.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids:

We showed you a funny video of an adorable and brutally honest child.

We featured a deal on a sturdy toddler bed for about $100!

Check out an article that shows the results of surveys that show that parents are not saving as much as they used to for their kids’ college education.  Are you suprised considering the state of our economy?

We found a deal on a dinosaur park with real plants!

Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win a free baby toy: What is the funniest/most embarrassing thing your child has ever said in public?

Recalls this week:

            Toy Police Cars Recalled
            Ride-On Vehicles & Razor Scooters Recalled
            Harry Potter Bookends Recalled

Crunchy Green Mom reviews ImagiPlay Rainforest Puzzles. 

Celebrity Baby Scoop is giving away a Johnson’s Limited Edition Diaper Bag Full of Products!

Work Out Mommy features The Ultreo for fit and healthy teeth.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids:

LA Stylist Mom shares 10 tips for shopping…in your closet!

We showed you a deal on some cool bedding for babies.

We discussed kids’ fitness habits and recommended some fun videos to get your kids moving indoors.

We showed a coupon code that will help you get $5 off some cool baby shirts by Rebel Ink Baby.

Don’t forget to answer this week’s Freebie Friday question:  What are some of your favorite children’s books?

This week’s product recalls:

            Soccer Goal Nets & Metal Water Bottles Recalled
            More Simplicity Cribs Recalled

Single Mom Seeking asks:  Promise Rings? Would you encourage your kids to wear one? 

Dad’s House Blog shows us yummy recipe for “Moist Banana Bread.”

Parent Hacks showes us an interesting way to use a panty liner:  Vaporub-covered panty liner under the crib sheet eases nighttime congestion.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

We showed you and column that discusses Kangaroo Care and its benefits for mother and baby.

Check out some stylish Harajuku Lovers baby shoes on sale!

MSNBC.com gave some great tips for getting better sleep without popping pills!

We showed you a deal on a handy baby food organizer.

Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win a super stylish little girls dress frm ShabbyApple.com:  What were some of your favorite cartooons growing up?

There was only ONE recall this week:  Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled

Home-Ec 101 shows you the proper way to steam broccoli.  I always ruin the heathiness of broccoli with tons of cheese!

Frugal Dad shows us 10 free dates that your wife will love. Free is good.

Preschool Mama gives us 7 ideas to help preschoolers connect with family. 

This short week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

We showed you a great deal on the Pushing Car from Haba.

Check out another batch of online coupons for baby and maternity stores that will expire soon!

We showed you a deal on an electronic sing-a-long keyboard for your aspiring musical artist. 

Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win another free baby toy:  What do you call a babby kangaroo?

This week’s recalls:

     Baby Hammocks Recalled
     Hooded Sweaters Recalled
     Bobbie Socks Recalled
     Baby Carriers & Candle Charms Recalled

Tip Junkie gives us some super cute & original baby shower ideas.  You have to check these out! 

Simple Mom asks:  What’s More Beneficial - Single Tasking of Multi-Tasking?

Parenting Logic explains to us why it is important for children to clean their own rooms.

This week on Smarter Fashion we covered:

LA Stylist Mom gives us sme tips on how to accessories with jewelry this fall in ‘On the Go’ Fashion for Moms: Volume 2.

We showed you a great deal on some pretty floral kids sheets.

News:  Mattel Gets $100 Million in Bratz Lawsuit

We showed you a deal on adirondack chairs for dolls which were inspired by colorful kids’ adirondack chairs.

Answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a chance to win a toy from PetitBaby.com!

This week’s product recalls:

         Stroller Activity Bars Recalled

         Simplicity 3-1 & 4-1 Convertible Bassinets Recalled/Phil & Teds Strollers Recalled

        Wooden Infant Toys Recalled

        Children’s Cosmetic Accessory Bags Recalled

Mamanista gave us some great tips for packing health school lunches.

Crunchy Domestic Goddess reviews the reusable menstrual product Moon Cup by Glad Rags.

Green Mamma shares the recipe for yummy pink banana nut pancakes.   

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids we covered:

LA Stylist Mom shows us a very elegant, but comfortable “black tie” maternity dress.

We showed you a great deal on the Prop-O Infant Head Support.

Parents on Facebook?  Check out this article about how more and more parents are signing up!

We showed you a great deal on an adorable platform bed for kids.

Make sure you share your favorite baby shower recipes with us in the comments section of this week’s Freebie Friday post for a chance to win a Haba Lets’s Get Going Flip Book!

Product Recalled this Week:

    Children’s Board Skirts Recalled

Parent Dish asks:  What makes a parent ”cool”? 

Swanky Moms features Boymom Designs, a company dedicated to moms of boys.  Super cute!

Mom’s Favorite Stuff reviews the book Eco-Friendly Families that teaches the entire family to be environmentally friendly.

This week on Smarter Babies & Kids:

LA Stylist Mom reviews the Original Diaper Bag by Paulina Quintana.

Check out some safe & environmentally friendly dough called Eco-dough.

Good deals:

Crib Deal:  Stokee Sleepi Crib

Stroller Deal: All Terrain Single Jogging Stroller

Hurry and take advantage of some more great online coupons from top baby & maternity stores before they expire.

Be sure to answer this week’s Freebie Friday question for a change to win a Haba Allegro Stacking Ball!

Product Recalls This Week:

       Two Different Companies Recalled Cribs.

       Children’s Hooded Jackets & Sweatshirts Recalled.

       Learning Pots & Pans Toys Recalled.

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