Zutano Itzy Bitzy - A Dinorific New Pattern for Boys is at HullaBaloo!

Who says there aren't cute boy clothes? They obviously haven't seen the new Dino pattern fromItzy Bitzy! Just in this week, this pattern is full of chocolate brown, blue and greens which will mix & match perfectly with our other favorite Itzy Bitzy pieces. So grab the cute little short-sleeve screen tee for that late August birthday, or the cozy footie for that October baby - this is our most populare new baby gift in the store! Itzy Bitzy is available in newborn which fits to about 10 pounds or in 0-3 month too!

Maternity Monday - Kegels...Yes They Do Matter!

Every doctor will tell you to do them. We all know that we should. But do we really? And if not, why? They don't hurt. They're easy. Its not "real" exercise. Well take it from a mom of two...do your kegels!!! Here are some tips & facts on kegel exercises.

Did you know? The kegel is named after Dr. Kegel who discovered the exercise.

What is it really? These muscles are attached to the pelvic bone and act like a hammock, holding in your pelvic organs.

Am I doing it right? To try and isolate these muscles - its the stopping and starting the flow of urine - but that is not the time you should do them. Once you have located the muscles simply tighten and relax the mucsle over and over, about 200 times a day.

Have fun!

What to do When You're Child Has a Tooth Knocked Out?

Good question! I was perusing through a little pamphlet from Crest and ran across this question, "What if my child has a tooth knocked out"? I thought, good question...I hope I never have to find out! But then I thought that I would share this with all of you, because I found it rather interesting & important. Heaven forbid you're child is minus one adult tooth their whole life because you didn't know how to "save" it properly.

If a permanent tooth is knocked out, pick it up by the crown - that is the chewing end of the tooth. You can rinse it with water but do not scrub or dry it. This part seems crazy to me...but...carefully push the tooth back into the socket & hold in place. If this is not possible, have your child hold the tooth in their check (of course without swallowing it). OR...this seems like the best solution to me...place it in a glass of water with a pinch of salt. But see a dentist within 60 minutes!

I hope that none of us have to use this information. But its one of those good things to store in the back of your mind for JIC.

New Tutus are at HullaBaloo for the Little Ballerina in Your Life!

What little girl would not love to pirouette through the living room in one of these fluffy tutus! These bundles of tulle are made by one of our favorite local moms, Charissa. With three kids, Charissa fills her "free time" making tutus! We're lucky to have a new "stock" of them in the store, available in pink, white, yellow and aqua. Perfect for a first birthday photo, halloween or a gift for any girly girl in your life!

Love the photo of our girly girls in their tutus? Thanks to Purple Tree Photography for another great photo - check them out!