“Folic acid awareness is needed now more than ever. We need to educate all women, especially Latinas, that folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine,” said Connie Motter, National Council on Folic Acid Co-Chair. “The message for women is simple: Be good to yourself in the New Year – take a multivitamin with folic acid everyday, in addition to a healthy diet.”
Although all enriched cereals and grain products in the U.S. are fortified with the B-vitamin folic acid, only one-third of U.S. women of childbearing age consume the recommended amount. Taking a multivitamin with folic acid everyday is a key way that women can get the recommended amount of 400 mcg.
Women especially need folic acid, even if not planning to become pregnant, since 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. Taking folic acid before pregnancy reduces the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine, called neural tube defects, by up to 70%.
Hispanic babies are 1.5 to 2 times more likely than others in the U.S. to be born with a neural tube defect (NTD). The CDC reports that Latinas in the United States consume the least amount of folic acid and have the least knowledge about folic acid among racial or ethnic groups in this country.
Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California,
Berkeley, suggest that taking maternity leave before and after the
birth of a baby is a good investment in terms of health benefits for
both mothers and newborns.
One study found that women who started their leave in the last
month of pregnancy were less likely to have cesarean deliveries, while
another found that new mothers were more likely to establish
breastfeeding the longer they delayed their return to work.
Comedian Tim Allen is expecting his first child with actress Jane Hajuk, his wife of two years. Tim has a 19-year old daughter from a previous marriage.
Rebecca Romijn’s rep reported to UsMagazine.com yesterday that the actress gave birth to twin girls on December 28th in Los Angeles. The babies names are Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip. Read more here>>
You’re nauseous, bloated and tired. Only retail therapy can rescue you. “You feel so much better if you look good,” explains Dina Igoe, 30, owner of Apple Seed Boutique in Alexandria, Virginia. Women like Igoe who own or work in maternity boutiques may become your best friend during pregnancy. Who better understands dressing for an expanding waistline, swollen feet and stretched skin?
During all states of pregnancy maternity clothes can be difficult to fit and make you feel stylish.
Igoe offers her top beauty do’s and don’ts:
Do
Buy transitional clothing to wear in different seasons. Three quarter length sleeves work well for summer and fall, just add a sweater.
Everyone should have the following wardrobe necessities: well-fitting jeans, one pair of stretchy black slacks and one wrap dress.
Buy a Bella Band, a piece of stretchy fabric that allows you wear your pre-pregnancy jeans unbuttoned.
Accessorize. “Wear the same things over again, but make them look different with accessories.” Her example: use a long tunic as a dress, or as a shirt with leggings, and then add jewelry.
Wear prints; “Prints actually break it up, so you’re not so focused on your belly.”
Don’t
Buy regular clothes in a bigger size. “You’re still spending money and ending up with clothes that don’t fit anywhere else.”
Buy too late, and walk around with your pants unbuttoned.
Buy too large, not realizing that most maternity clothes are made to be stretchy and grow with you.
Wait too long to buy a nursing bra. “Buy them before you give birth. You’ll be so busy after the baby’s born, you’ll send your husband in, and he’ll buy the wrong size.”
There are options like buying maternity wear online or shopping the discount stores. But in a store like Apple Seed, they will hand you a fake belly to see how you’ll grow. “Our business is part counseling and part retail, but it’s always a one-on-one personal shopping experience,” Igoe laughs. See a demonstration by Igoe on MonkeySee.com
It may be the first baby of the year who grabs the media headlines but it’s the last baby of the year who yields the tax savings. Babies born before the stroke of midnight this New Year’s Eve could save their parents thousands on their 2008 returns and earn some awesome swag.
Tax preparer, H & R Block has teamed with several hospitals around the country to offer great prize baskets and a free tax return for the last baby born in 2008 in the participating hospitals
“Mere minutes can mean major tax savings this New Year’s Eve,” said Amy McAnarney, executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block (NYSE: HRB). “Babies born on Dec. 31 provide parents with a retroactive tax exemption for all of 2008. To get that same tax break, parents of babies born after midnight on Jan. 1 will have to wait until they file their 2009 taxes – in 2010.”
In addition to an exemption worth $3,500 in 2008, new parents may qualify to claim two other credits that could further reduce this year’s tax liability.
The Child Tax Credit is worth as much as $1,000 per child, regardless of whether taxpayers file as a single or jointly. To qualify, parents must have earned income of at least $8,500. And, even parents without any tax liability may be eligible for this refundable credit.
The Earned Income Tax Credit is available to lower-income workers. The amount of the credit varies with income, the number of qualifying children and whether a single or joint return is filed. EITC is also a refundable credit so it can reduce a taxpayer’s liability below $0, resulting in a refund.
For future years, taxpayers who pay someone to look after their baby while they work or look for work may qualify for the Child Care Credit. Income limitations apply to this tax benefit so a tax or financial professional should be consulted about individual tax situations.
For more information about the tax benefits of having a child or for other year-end tax tips, visit hrblock.com.
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz turn to Cesar the Dog Whisperer in an upcoming episode — filmed when Ashlee was still seven months pregnant — for help in calming down their aggressive bulldog before the baby arrives. Indeed, we don’t want the dog, Hemingway, to take a bite out of Bronx Mowgli. Though maybe they could have a chat together about their silly names.
Sara and Richard Sault, of Morongo Valley, put their youngster to bed after a visit at the Neonatal Intensive Care unit at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills. The baby, named Richard Walker Sault, was born on December 23 and weighed in at a whopping 14 pound, 2 ounces — the largest on record at the hospital and perhaps in the county.
Several agencies are reporting Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and girlfriend, Anna Hansen are expecting a child in June. This will be the fourth child for Armstrong, who conceived his other three children with fertility assistance after his cancer treatment. The baby due in June was conceived without the use of artificial fertilization.
Hansen is a Program Manager and Recruiter for First Descents, an organization that offers outdoor adventure experiences for young adults with cancer.
Armstrong retired from cycling in 2005, but has decided to make a comeback to raise cancer awareness with plans to compete in the 2009 Tour de France.
When it comes to their clothes, pregnant women usually want two things: Style that’s comfortable, and clothing that reveals that, yes, they are pregnant (not just caving to midnight snack cravings).
Priscilla Hubbard had a growing problem: her belly. She was pregnant for the first time, with nothing to wear. So she did what most other pregnant women in her situation would do. She went shopping.
But Hubbard came home empty-handed. “Everything was either too short, too sheer, or had no sleeves,” she says. “Nothing seemed to work with every style, all the time.”
For her part, Hubbard didn’t have new clothes that fit her new shape, but she did have sewing skills. So what she couldn’t find in stores, she made herself. “I sewed a shirt tight enough that it gave me support around my quickly expanding belly,” she says. “Then I discovered that I could wear this shirt with my favorite non-maternity jeans while disguising the fact that they were unzipped! I loved the shirt so much, I had to share it with the world.”
That was the start of Hubbard’s clothing line, Scrunchbump, and the result is maternity that doesn’t look like maternity. Scrunchbump tops (the line now includes three: the Signature Capped Sleeve, the Signature Cami and the Signature Tank) were designed for layering, so pregnant women can continue to wear many of their favorite pre-pregnancy shirts, or to wear on their own. The fabric and construction accentuate a pregnant belly in a flattering way – and don’t cut into the skin on the top part of the belly, as band-type products often do. And they’re just as flattering post pregnancy.
Most important, Scrunchbump tops scrunch or stretch to fit both now and later – a feature every expectant mom would be grateful to have in her wardrobe.
Buy now and get 20% off until the end of the year using the couopn code HOLIDAY08, visit www.Scrunchbump.com.
Parents are more conscious than ever that bigger is not always better and space can be a real issue with the numerous products they bring home for a new baby; that is why Mountain Buggy® created the Swift, a compact swivel wheel stroller.
The Swift joins the popular Urban and Terrain models and adds a compact solution to those who want the sturdiness and quality of a Mountain Buggy® but have limited space and an umbrella stroller just won’t cut it. Available in three vibrant accent colors: Lime (Black/Green), Chili (Black/Red) and Flint (Black/Gray), the Swift is smaller offers the features that have made Mountain Buggy® strollers a worldwide sensation. The Swift has 10 inch air-filled tires, fully reclining seats, a large storage basket and the most compact fold of any stroller of this size, making it a truly unique solution. Parents no longer need to compromise on features, quality, sturdiness or safety due to size constraints.
Mountain Buggy® believes that their products should allow parents to get out and live life everyday. The Swift will allow parents to zip around tight corners, squeeze into smaller spaces and to continue their lifestyle while sharing it with their baby. It is the only compact buggy on the market that balances form and function with style and quality. which is exactly what the Swift is designed to do. To find a retailer near you, visit www.mountainbuggy.com.
Winter is upon us, which means it’s time to hibernate. For some expectant and new moms, sleep can seem like a far off dream. The basic sleep bra is essential for any new mom who likes her shut-eye.
Motherhood Maternity has answered a few questions about this necessity.
· Why does she need one? The sleep bra is a must for nighttime support and nursing. Wearing this bra can help reduce back pain, sagging, and stretch marks because it holds her in place all night. This bra also has thicker straps that won’t dig into the shoulders and soft, comfortable elastic under the bust.
· When does she need one? A sleep bra is essential throughout pregnancy and nursing, but is especially beneficial around month 6 and beyond. The sleep bra is also a great choice for low impact exercise.
· How does it function when nursing? When nursing, comfort is key. The sleep bra’s soft, stretchy cotton spandex fabric hugs the bust without constricting. The sleep bra holds nursing pads in place throughout the night and its simple wrap design and pull over function makes it ideal for nighttime or daytime use. This versatile bra also feels great under nursing sleepwear.
· How many does she need? A minimum of 3: one to wear, one to wash, and one to have ready.
I am wondering if I will look like her if I wear a sleep bra every night!
For more advice and tips on finding the perfect bra, visit The Bra Shop at www.motherhood.com.
Carson Kressley, of Queer Eye fame, and Nikon have paired up to help everyone take better photos regardless of the situation. We were so excited when we found this video giving pregnancy portrait tips. Notice how simply the woman is dressed and how subtle the background is. We hope these tips help you create some memorable belly shots of you own. Learn more on the website. Coming soon: Tips for Infant Photos.
Heartburn goes hand in hand with pregnancy. However, a new study warns that antacid use in pregnancy may increase a child’s risk for asthma.
The study, published online today in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Allergy, tracked 585,000 children born in Sweden. Using various registries, the researchers were able to obtain information on whether the mothers took antacids during pregnancy, had any history of allergy and whether their children were ever hospitalized for allergic disorders or received a prescription for allergies or asthma. They found that 1% of the children had been exposed to acid suppression medications during pregnancy and more than 5% had received a diagnosis of allergies or asthma. The mother’s use of antacids was linked to a 43% greater likelihood that a child would have an allergic condition, with asthma being the most common. The increased asthma risk in the child was highest among mothers with no history of allergies who took antacids during pregnancy.
Some women are lucky and get pregnant the first time they think about it. On the other hand, some of our bodies need a little coaxing. That is where Village Fertility Pharmacy comes in, for over 20 years they have specialized in fertility medication. The pharmacists are experienced professionals you can rely on to make it easier to receive and administer your medication.
“We understand that infertility is an extremely challenging and consuming experience. Not being able to have a baby - often for unidentified reasons - may place significant emotional and psychological stress on you and your loved ones. The treatment of infertility has improved dramatically in the last three decades and a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic options are available to give you the maximum chance of achieving a pregnancy. Village Fertility Pharmacy seeks to help alleviate your stress by partnering with your doctor in the management of your fertility treatment, ” explain co-founders, Stuart Levine, R.Ph. and Donald Silkes, R.Ph.
These guys have thought of everything. While Village Pharmacy is located in New England, medications can be ordered and shipped nationwide. If you have questions about your medication or dosing, the 24/7 nurse-staffed complimentary Med Line can help you. When injections are part of your protocol, turn to the innovative video lessons posted on the website. This is a place where fertility patients are number one!
To further extend their relationship with patients, they have created Villagefertilityproducts.com , an online store that sells only the best in fertility, prenatal, post-partum, and breastfeeding products - along with the pampering products that you deserve.
Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a voluntary safety recall on the Frontier™ combination Harness-2-Booster™ child restraints. The recall includes Frontier child restraints manufactured between April 1, 2008 and September 14, 2008 for Model #s E9L54E7, E9L54H6, E9L54H7 and E9L54M6 and between April 1, 2008 and September 17, 2008 on Model # E9L5490.
If the harness straps are repeatedly loosened one strap at a time, then the harness strap(s) may become detached from the metal yoke located on the back of the child seat. If the harness strap(s) becomes loose or detached then the condition can be corrected by inspecting the back of the child seat and reattaching the harness straps. If this condition occurs, the child may not be properly restrained, and in the event of a vehicle crash there could be an increased risk of injury.
To address this issue, Britax will provide two rubber caps that can be easily placed on the yoke slots to prevent the harness straps from detaching. The rubber caps have been specifically designed for the Frontier yoke to provide a secure fit and have been tested to verify their effectiveness.
No later than January 7, 2009, the rubber caps will be mailed with an instruction sheet to all registered Frontier child restraint owners with manufacturing dates prior to September 15 or 18, 2008. Additional caps will be made available to retailers with affected inventory of Frontiers manufactured prior to September 15 or 18, 2008. All Frontier child restraint owners should confirm whether their Frontier is affected by verifying the date of manufacture. Starting December 15, 2008, further details will be available at www.FrontierRecall.com.
Until consumers receive their remedy kit, they should confirm that their harness system is properly attached to the metal yoke and they may continue to safely use their child restraint.
Owners of the Frontier child restraint who have not registered their product or need to verify existing registration should contact the Britax information line, toll free at 1-800-683-2045 or visit www.FrontierRecall.com.
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, to say the least. And for many, that includes going green and thinking about how to create a healthier, safer environment for their family.
That’s why MSN Green (the environmentally-focused “channel” on MSN.com) is launching a new Pregnancy & Parenting Guide. Working with Healthy Child Healthy World, Natural Resources Defense Council along with other partners, MSN Green aims to create a one-stop resource for parents – from critical environmental news to practical tips on making green lifestyle choices that will benefit your family, your community and the world as a whole.
Muu, the company that was founded by a woodworking dad who was frustrated when it came time to find high-quality modern furniture for his daughter’s nursery, has come up with a new concept, customized panels.
The Sam Collection by Muu offers a crib, nightstand, dresser, storage unit and twin bed, all with a unique panel system that allows a parent, or child, to choose the graphic, color and font that will be used. Best of all the panels can be changed to accomodate to a change in theme or second child.
Muu products are made in the USA and are non-toxic to the environment. To learn more visit muukids.com.
The National Geographic Channel will air its fourth episode in the series, In The Womb, Sunday, December 21 at 9pm ET/PT. This episode will focus on identical twins.
Identical twins are as close as nature gets to human cloning. They look alike, sound alike, and can often lead strikingly similar lives – with the same jobs, tastes, hobbies, love interests, and phobias. But “clones” they are not, as any parent would attest. Now, with the state-of-the-art 4D ultrasound, National Geographic Channel goes In the Womb to reveal the hidden – and surprisingly different – world of twin fetal development. In this fourth installment of NGC’s critically acclaimed series, explore the fascinating findings that identical twins aren’t a 100 percent genetic match. Then, they examine a puzzle: identical twins who share the same set of genes, yet look very different.
No more losing sitter notes. No more training and retraining the sitters. Never leave home with “parent guilt” again! You fill out the manual, and they have all the information they need to take care of your kids exactly the way you want them to! By The Book is a parent and babysitter’s dream.
Inside this book you will find pages where you fill out the information for every childcare situation imaginable. You will find the book broken up into five major sections, each dealing with a different area of childcare.
Subtabs break up the major sections for easier access. Each page is available for refills in a downloadable format or may be taken out of the notebook and copied for use with the purchaser’s children. To order a copy or learn more, visit the site.
To win your own, send an email to support@swellpg.com, include “By the Book” in the subject line and include your name and address in the body of the email. You have until Tuesday, December 16th to enter.
Swell is proud to announce the following giveaway winners:
Car Seat Blankie - Heather from Chandler, AZ
Teutonia Bag and Hand muff - Stephanie from Three Rivers, MI
Baby Bjon Babysitter - Marsha from Frederick, MD
2 Chix T-shirts - Tosha from Austin, TX
MD Moms - Heather from Sterling, VA
Bebe Au Lait - Susan from Phoenix, AZ
Boppy Support in Style - 6 winners, Tina from Charlotte, NC, Kimberly from West Hills, CA, Amanda from Burbank, CA, Emma from Lincoln, NE, Kelly from Napa, CA, Tessa from Cincinnati, OH
Congratulations and look for an address confirmation email from us in a few days. More winners to be announced soon.
Pottery Barn Kids is proud to announce that their new Threads Baby Clothing & gifts store has opened. An assortment of premium baby clothing and beautiful gifts - coupled with exceptional services like in-store monogramming - make this brand a new shopping experience. The store is located at 1451 Second Ave. (at 76th St.), NYC.
This is an incredible prize!! Orbit, stroller maker to the stars, has given us one their Bassinet Cradles to pass along to one lucky website visitor. This prize includes both the Bassinet and Rocker Base. Dock the Bassinet onto the Rocker to form a modern cradle, or onto the Stroller you already own to form an advanced pram. To see all the great features and the product in action, visit this link.
The enter to win, send an email to support@swellpg.com with the word Orbit in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and address in the body of the email. You have until Thursday, December 11th to enter. Good luck!
This is a great prize! The Lansinoh Double Electric Breast Pump is ideal for today’s breastfeeding mom. This pump is designed for everyday long term use at home or away. The patented system prevents milk back up in the tubing and pump. Dual independent controls for speed and suction allow for personal settings to simulate your baby’s nursing pattern.
Along with the pump the winner will also receive a little care package to go along with it containing some of our essentials – the best selling lanolin, breast pads, milk storage bags and the new latch assist & diaper rash cream.
To enter, email support@swellpg.com and put Lansinoh in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and address in the body of the email. You have until Wednesday, December 10th to enter.
Medela provides the most technologically advanced, superior-quality breastpumps and breastfeeding accessories to nursing mothers around the world. A longtime champion of breastfeeding, Medela is the only company to develop products based on research by the world’s leading lactation experts. As a result, Medela’s breastpumps are the number one choice of healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities worldwide, including 80 percent of U.S. hospitals.
Medela Glass Bottles
Responding to recent demand for more feeding choices, Medela has expanded its line of breastfeeding solutions to include two new Glass Breastmilk Bottle Sets. The glass bottles are designed to attach to most Medela breastpump options, including the Symphony, Pump In Style Advanced and Swing breastpumps, allowing moms to pump directly into the bottles. Moms also can use the bottles for breastmilk storage and feeding. Medela glass bottles will be available in 4-ounce and 8-ounce sets. Like all Medela products that come into contact with breastmilk, the Glass Breastmilk Bottle Sets are Bisphenol A-free.
Medela Nursing Cami
Medela also has a new drop-cup nursing camisole — one that offers comfortable, stylish support for moms who want to nurse or pump discreetly on the go. The Medela Nursing Camisole is made of a bamboo/cotton blend fabric, which provides enhanced breathability to keep mom comfortable. Bamboo fabrics have natural anti-bacterial properties as well as the ability to quickly absorb moisture. Additionally, many moms will appreciate bamboo’s eco-friendly qualities — recognized as one of the fastest growing plants in the world, bamboo is extremely renewable and doesn’t require pesticides. It also helps replenish fresh air, producing more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
Not only is the Medela Nursing Camisole an ideal choice for active moms who nurse or use a traditional breastpump, but it also allows moms to pump hands-free with the new Medela Freestyle™. The camisole’s bra shelf can separate from the front outer layer of the garment, allowing moms to easily attach the Freestyle’s hands-free kit. The Nursing Camisole features a scoop neck, comes in black and white and is offered in sizes ranging from small to extra large.
To learn more about pumping hands-free with the Freestyle visit medelafreestyle.com.
Now is your our chance to win these goodies! Send an email to support@swellpg.com and put Medela in the subject line. In the body of the email be sure to include your mailing address. You have until Tuesday, December 9th to enter.
When two Australian women moved to the US, they couldn’t find the muslin baby wraps that were so popular back home. So they decided to make their own. Aden + anais muslin wraps have become a baby bestseller and now with their newest product, Winter Warmth Wraps, your baby can be comfortable year round.
Aden + anais double layer wraps will allow you to safely swaddle your baby knowing they will sleep comfortably and securely during the cooler weather. They use the softest, open-weave natural fibers that help your baby’s body temperature adjust naturally, so your baby will remain snugly and warm, without overheating.
To win a set of winter warmth wraps, email support@swellpg.com and include Aden + Anais in the subject line. Include your name and address in the body of the email. Please enter by December 8th.
When Claire Ekelund gave birth to her second daughter in 2003, she was proud to be an active nursing mom but recognized that, once again, nursing in public was going to be challenging. Like many nursing moms on-the-go, Claire was quickly reminded of how difficult it is to gracefully feed a wriggling baby and hold a blanket in position. She searched high and low for a solution, but found that nursing covers on the market at the time were clinical, impractical, and difficult to find. Leaving the room to feed Baby in privacy seemed the only alternative, yet this was not always an option.
Claire decided to create her own nursing cover, the Hooter Hider (dubbed so by an outspoken male friend): an easy-to-use, machine washable, multi-purpose stylish cover designed with Baby and Mom in mind. The difference between the patent-pending Hooter Hider and other nursing covers is the rigid neckline allowing Mom and Baby unobstructed eye contact during feeding and other thoughtful features such as a small-item storage and clean-up pocket made from the softest terry cloth. Mom sees Baby…Baby sees Mom…discreet…on-the-spot cleanup…perfect!
Swell is happy to be giving away two Bebe Au Lait nursing covers. To enter to win, send an email to support@swellpg.com, put Bebe Au Lait in the subject line and give us your name and address in the body. You have until Tuesday, December 2nd to enter.
A study by the Imperial College London said that women who are exposed to hairspray during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of giving birth to boys with a genital defect, HealthDay News reported.
The defect is a condition called hypospadias, in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis, instead of at the tip.
Researchers questioned more than 470 women whose sons were born with the condition and a similar number of women whose sons did not have the condition.
About twice as many females in the genital defect group said they were exposed to hairspray through their jobs as hairdressers, according to an article in BBC News.
However, there is no proof that exposure to hairspray can cause hypospadias, said the authors of the study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
“Women shouldn’t be alarmed,” said study leader Professor Paul Elliott. “This study adds a bit more evidence to the general picture about these chemicals, but more research will be needed to demonstrate that the link exists. Pregnant women will need to make their own choices about whether or not to avoid these kinds of exposures.”
MD Moms skin care products were created by two moms who also happen to be board-certified pediatricians. They understand that babies aren’t miniature adults. They need special products formulated just for them, with ingredients that are gentle, pure and effective. That’s why Baby Silk® skin and hair products include advanced ingredients like marine silk, botanicals, Vitamins E and B5 to provide antioxidant protection, relieve dryness, promote healing, and protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier. They also have a delicate botanical baby scent made from essential oils of orange and gala apple blossoms that’s almost as yummy as that new-baby smell. Every Baby Silk formulation is clinically tested, hypoallergenic and free of lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum, waxes, harmful chemicals and known skin irritants.
Gentle All-Over Clean
As moms, they understand that parents need products that make life easier when you’ve got a little wiggler on your changing table! The packaging is designed with baby’s safety in mind, too. Tubes have flip caps, so you can open and apply products with one hand. Bottles have wide bases, so they won’t tip over. Pumps lock, so your baby can’t sample our body wash while you’re soaping his back. Alcohol swabs come in single unit doses, to reduce the chance of spills. And our sunscreen comes in soft, luxurious towelettes that make allover application easy and safe!
To enter our giveaway for two of MD Moms’ Baby Silk best-selling products, soothing bottom relief and gentle all over clean, send an email to support@swellpg.com. Be sure to include MD Moms in the subject line and your name and address in the body. You have until Monday, December 1st to enter.
MTV UK reports that Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz are celebrating the birth of their first child today.
Pete and Ash’s child is called…. Bronx Mowgli Wentz and came into the world on Thursday night weighing 7lbs 11oz.
The couple married in May and after months of speculation announced the pregnancy a few weeks later.
Popstar Ashlee- sister to Jessica Simpson- gave birth at A list hospital Cedars Sinai Medical Centre- where Britney Spears was treated for mental health problems.
The couple are expected to sell the photos of their new-born to a celeb magazine.
It may be the first baby of the year who grabs the media headlines but it’s the last baby of the year who yields the tax savings. Babies born before the stroke of midnight this New Year’s Eve could save their parents thousands on their 2008 returns and earn some awesome swag.
From the Chicago Sun Times…
Some women are lucky and get pregnant the first time they think about it. On the other hand, some of our bodies need a little coaxing. That is where 
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, to say the least. And for many, that includes going green and thinking about how to create a healthier, safer environment for their family.
No more losing sitter notes. No more training and retraining the sitters. Never leave home with “parent guilt” again! You fill out the manual, and they have all the information they need to take care of your kids exactly the way you want them to! By The Book is a parent and babysitter’s dream.
MD Moms skin care products were created by two moms who also happen to be board-certified pediatricians. They understand that babies aren’t miniature adults. They need special products formulated just for them, with ingredients that are gentle, pure and effective. That’s why Baby Silk® skin and hair products include advanced ingredients like marine silk, botanicals, Vitamins E and B5 to provide antioxidant protection, relieve dryness, promote healing, and protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier. They also have a delicate botanical baby scent made from essential oils of orange and gala apple blossoms that’s almost as yummy as that new-baby smell. Every Baby Silk formulation is clinically tested, hypoallergenic and free of lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum, waxes, harmful chemicals and known skin irritants.
