Featured Sponsor: baby star
We
believe a baby star is born every day. The birth of the baby
star accessories
line was to fill a desire for fun, sophisticated designs in
cuddly textures
babies crave...with the founding philosophy that parents want to
accessorize
their precious little ones in hip and cool product that reflects
their
design sense and also pleases their tots love of texture and
color. From
fabulously stylish burp cloths to blankets in patterns and hues
that
pop, baby star products deliver style and premium quality. baby
star
is dedicated to creating products for the design-savvy parent
and texture-loving
child and offers a fresh and new product line with the wish to
be shower
booty she hopes for and the favorite blankie your baby cannot be
without.
Bellybar Nutrition Tip
Now
that you’ve wrapped your little one up in a luscious baby
star blanket, isn’t it time for you? Wrap yourself in one
of baby
star’s gorgeously soft throws and take a moment to indulge
yourself.
Curl up and enjoy Bellybar’s Baby Needs Chocolate, the
perfect
snack to accompany a relaxing afternoon. It's not an
excuse—the
baby really does need chocolate. And so do you! Take this moment
to celebrate.
Indulge yourself. Satisfy your cravings. Eat more chocolate.
Click here to buy Bellybars from BabyCenter.com
Baby-Gami: Baby Wrapping for Beginners
Put
your baby blankets to good use! Origami
meets the age-old art of swaddling in Baby-Gami.
Easy-to-follow instructions illustrated with step-by-step diagrams
and
unbearably cute photographs make it simple to execute flawless
wraps.
We've selected three of our favorite wraps in
this excerpt: the after-bath
snuggle wrap, the front sling, and the snug wrap. Baby-gami makes
it a
cinch to fold your baby into cozy comfort. Give
it a try! With
advice from experts and real parents, tips on baby-carrying,
baby-soothing,
and a rundown of items not to wrap your baby in, Baby-Gami is a
must-have
for any new parent.
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Celebrate Your Belliness
Consider a romantic dinner with your S.O. and then a
belly cast session.
A what? Technically, it's really a belly/breast cast because you get the mold of your whole torso. You and your S.O. apply wet plaster strips to your body. (This could be the closest thing you get to sex for a while.) When it sets and then is removed, there's your big belly and big breasts preserved for years to come. Some moms even paint and decorate them. Somewhere, some proud mom probably has hers hanging in her living room, but where you put your belly cast is up to you. Belly cast kits are safe and available from many maternity stores.
Win These Prizes
This week, we're giving away the following prize. If you haven't entered already, do it now!
A
collection of bibs and blankets from baby
star. Retail value: $350.
Subscription
to FitPregnancy magazine.
Retail value: $12.97.
DVD
box set from Laugh and Learn.
Retail value: $90.
Baby-Gami
book from Chronicle
Books. Retail value: $15.
A box of 12 Bellybars. Retail
value $30.
Every two weeks, we are giving away high-end prizes for pregnant women and new mothers. If you've already entered the sweepstakes, you'll be automatically eligible for each bimonthly giveaway. A new winner will be announced every two weeks until January 2007 in this e-newsletter—so spread the word and invite other expecting or new moms to join in!
Additionally,
every two weeks, you’ll receive Bellybytes=AE,
this parenting e-newsletter, filled with helpful tips on
parenting, nutrition
and pregnancy and special information about our featured
prizes.
No purchase necessary to enter. A purchase will not increase your odds of winning. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be deleted.
Tips of the Week
Avoid stretch marks by doing the following:
Drink more water: Well-hydrated skin stretches better.
Use a loofah: Gentle massaging improves circulation, which may help.
Gain weight slowly and steadily: Rapid weight gain can make stretch marks worse.
Apply cream daily: Some say cocoa butter works wonders.
