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veggie tales

we all want our kids to eat healthy food...right? right. what we don't want, however, is to battle over broccoli. to struggle over spinach. to go headlong into a green bean war with a 4 year old who will, with lightning speed, clamp his little mouth shut and declare silent victory...again. perhaps, then, it's time for a sneak attack. no, we are not suggesting you drop baby peas into his open mouth while he sleeps. we have something much more stealth in mind- The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals, by Missy Chase Lapine. awesome, tasty, kid-friendly recipes that you secretly load with fruits and veggies while your kids are in the other room plotting how to flush the dvd player down the toilet. brownies, muffins, mac and cheese, pizza...all the stuff your child will actually eat...are in this book! could it be the veggie war is over? if only our mothers had known...

check out this brownie-licious recipe:Brawny Brownies

SIDS awareness month

october is SIDS awareness month, a time to educate parents, care givers and family members about the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

the american academy of pediatrics recommends the following important guidelines to help reduce the risk of SIDS (NOTE- always consult your own pediatrician for his/her recommendations.):

• Place your baby in a safety-approved crib with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet.
• Never put your baby to sleep on a chair, sofa, water bed, cushion, or sheepskin.
• The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the room where you sleep, but not in your bed.
• Place your baby's crib or bassinet near your bed (within an arm's reach) to make breastfeeding easier and help you watch over your baby.
• If bumper pads are used, they should be thin, firm, well secured, and not "pillow-like."
• Blankets, if used, should be tucked in around the crib mattress. They should not reach any higher than your baby's chest. Try using sleep sacks or sleep clothing instead of a blanket to avoid the risk of overheating.
• Keep pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, and stuffed toys out of your baby's crib. They can cover your infant's face—even if she is lying on her back.

Other ways to reduce the risk

• Do not let your baby get too warm during sleep. Use light sleep clothing. Keep the room at a temperature that feels comfortable for an adult.
• Do not smoke during pregnancy. Also, do not allow smoking around your baby. Infants have a higher risk of SIDS if they are exposed to secondhand smoke. One of the most important things parents and caregivers who smoke can do for their own health and the health of their children is to stop smoking.
• Pacifiers may help reduce the risk of SIDS. However, if your baby doesn't want it or if it falls out of his mouth, don't force it. If you are breastfeeding, wait until your baby is 1 month old before using a pacifier.
• Avoid products that claim to prevent SIDS. Most have not been tested for safety. None have been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS.
• Home monitors should also be avoided. While they can be helpful for babies with breathing or heart problems, they have not been found to reduce the risk of SIDS.
• Give your baby plenty of "tummy time" when he is awake. This will help strengthen neck muscles and avoid flat spots on his head.
• Share this information with anyone who cares for your baby, including babysitters, grandparents, and other caregivers.

for more information on SIDS please visit www.aap.org

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hey mama-chix and daddy-dudes...

there's a big sale going on at the house of chix!

use discount code CRAVE30 to receive a whopping 30% off all your fav funky maternity clothes.

sale ends sunday, oct. 12th...so hurry!

yes, we are giving you a little mama perk
because,well...that's just how we roll ;)

snug as a bug

hello fellow chix! today, we're shining the spotlight on one haute "momtrepreneur"- accessories designer and stay-at-home mama, elizabeth wilson. frustrated with the lack of stylish baby accessories on the market, elizabeth started making her own baby blankets. before long, everyone on the block was requesting her sassy custom-made "woobies" to give as shower gifts and to wrap around their own little bambinos. soon, with the help of her mother mary (a seamstress) and her sister victoria, elizabeth turned her talent and hobby into a thriving business. luvmywoobie.com sells unique, high-end, ultra-hip baby blankets made from luxurious fabrics such as chanille, silk brocade, flannel and satin. oooooooo, tres chic! they also offer a selection of organic and hypoallergenic woobies AND they donate a portion of the profit of all sales to several different charitable organizations. but, the best best best thing about luvmywoobie? each super-adorable cozy blankie features a special baby pocket equipped with velcro closures so your baby can feel as safe and snuggly as a baby kangaroo. we chix wonder if luvmywoobie can make mommy-sized woobies...featuring an i'm-having-a-hectic-day pocket that is always magically filled with chocolate and glasses of red wine ;)

footloose and fancy free

when you think of "podiatrist recommended" or "orthopedically approved" you think of chunky, nurse-like, not-so-attractive footwear, right? well, think again, chicken friends! pediped has managed to combine foot-friendly, doctor-approved design with super duper cuteness to come up with a great line of children's shoes. the tag line, the next best thing to barefeet, says it all. their adorable footwear is soft and pliable which allows growing feet to develop muscular strength and helps little piggies practice their grasping action- all while protecting tiny tootsies from rough surfaces and dirt. and...the padded soles add extra comfort. pediped has also been awarded the APMA (american podiatric medical association) seal of acceptance...not too shabby. slip a pair of these feet-tastic shoes or boots on your tot (velcro fasteners, by the way..score!)...and she'll be off and running...and looking mighty cute in the process :)

get a leg up

stay at home mom, nicole donnelly, invented babylegs on the spur-of-the-moment to keep her baby daughter sara's legs warm while diaperless to allow her bad diaper rash to heal. nicole quickly realized the added benefits of her invention in that her baby's knees were protected while crawling, her legs stayed toasty warm even in chilly weather and were protected from the sun. soon, neighborhood mamas were inquiring about baby sara's hip new look...and the idea was off and running (and looking very fashionable in it's striped leg warmers!). now, babylegs are sold in over 50 countries worldwide. oh...and the best part? babylegs...are not just for babies! they come in adult sizes and can be worn as arm warmers as well (which, btw, look just FAB paired with our 2 chix tees!) you go nicole...we think you're one haute mama-preneur!