Monday, March 28, 2011

Tip of the Week: Innovative Teether


Eleanor, Amy's darling daughter, was sporting one of these teethers in class the other day. I was in love!

The "gummy stick" is made by ZoLi, and come 2-per pack. This genius design has a soft, textured tip to soothe baby's gums, and an anti-choke shield. They are easy to hold and are shaped in such a way that is reminiscent of toothbrushes, which can help promote early dental hygiene habits. Plus, they are BPA and phthalate-free!

You can get them online here, or find local retailers of this and other ZoLi products here.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Tip of the Week: Best Baby Book


There are a ton of books and online resources out there on raising a child.
It can be hard to know which will offer trustworthy and comprehensive information. This is the one that I recommend, above all others, for your library -- even if you only use it to reference, instead of reading cover to cover.

"Caring For Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5" published by the American Academy of Pediatrics is bursting with advice that you can count on from a trusted resource. Parents love it for it's comprehensive index (easy to locate exactly what you need in an "oh my gosh, what is that rash!?" moment) and month-by-month developmental information.

P.S. - This also makes a great baby shower gift!