If you are hosting a baby shower and would like to include a game that varies from the traditional route, The Diaper Baker has a great alternative. Start out by purchasing a piggy bank. You can purhcase one in pink or blue if the gender is known, or you can opt for a neutral piggy bank. If you want to spice it up a bit, you can personalize the piggy bank with the new baby's name, if known. Purchase a calendar, or print one off of your home computer. Place the piggy bank and the calendar on the gift table. Have each guest guess the baby's birth date by writing their name in a date box on the calendar. For each guess, have the guest place one dollar in the piggy bank. Guests can guess as many dates as they wish, however, each guest requires one dollar to go into the piggy bank.

Purchase a special gift or a gift card to award to the guest who guessed the exact or closest date to the actual birth date. Since you will not be giving out the prize at the baby shower, be sure to get the addresses of each guest so that you can mail out or deliver the prize once the baby is born.

Guests will enjoy this game and the expectant mommy will take home a piggy bank full of baby's first savings!

        

The Diaper Baker is proud to announce the newest addition into the product line ... Baby Gift Baskets!

Baby gift baskets by The Diaper Baker are great starter gifts for any expectant mommy. Our wicker baby gift baskets come with a cotton, plaid liner and are filled with baby essentials. Each baby basket includes a hooded towel, two washcloths, bath time rubber ducky, baby powder, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby body wash, diaper cream, soothing naturals nourishing lotion, "I love mommy" crib shoes, teether keys, and a "It's a Boy" or "It's a Girl" shadowbox frame. 

        

Yes, it's true - The Diaper Baker is officially a Top 100 Home Based Business Contestant!  We are very excited about this competition and the opportunity to be recognized as a Top 100 Home Based Business for 2009!

We would greatly appreciate you casting your vote. You can even set up a "vote reminder" email for a daily reminder -- Yes, you can vote DAILY!! 

Your continous support is sincerely appreciated.  We wouldn't be where we are today without all of you!  THANK YOU!!

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Today, more and more parents are beginning to realize the importance of reading to their child. Many parents believe in starting while the child is still in the womb. Reading before birth is a great way of communicating with your unborn child long before they make their grand debut. Some believe that reading at this early stage will help stimulate the child's brain cells resulting in an increase in intellegence level later on in their lives.  Others choose to read at this stage primarily for voice recognition and bonding. Reading to their unborn child is a great way for the Fathers-to-be to take part in the bonding experience as well.

The Diaper Baker believes reading is a tradition that should carry on well after birth. Parents should continuously encourage their children to read throughout all stages of their life.  We have had the pleasure and honor of getting to know Tina Peterson, an Usborne Books Consultant. Tina completely stands behind Usborne's mission: To deliver educational excellence one book at a time! 
 
Usborne Books has a diverse array of products designed for babies throughout adulthood, including resourceful parent-guides.  A few of our "baby's first" and parent-guide favorites are:

                  

Tina Peterson (A.K.A. "The Book Lady") invites you browse www.myusbornebooks.com  and learn more about Usborne's exceptionally high quality, beautifully illustrated, award winning children's books. Tina comes highly recommended by The Diaper Baker as she is extremely knowledgable in her field and believes in strong family values . Tina can help you with selecting the perfect age-appropriate book, puzzle or more! 

        

You're pregnant and in need of traveling via airplane. Is it safe?  In most cases, the answer is yes. Flying while pregnant is medically safe, unless you are suffering from complications such as a history of pre-term labor or placenta previa, in which cases you should consult your doctor before making your travel arrangements.

Timing is something you shoud consider if pregnant. If you are in your first trimester, you are at your most vulnerable state in regards to morning sickness and fatigue, both of which could make things a bit unpleasant for you. Your second trimester is generally you're best time to travel since morning sickness has generally faded and the risk of miscarraiges has decreased. In your third trimester you could potentially face many discomforts such as backaches, heartburn and swelling...all of which have no bearing on the health of your baby.
 
Doctors say it's okay to travel via airplane after 30 weeks, unless carrying multiples, but highly recommend staying grounded past 36 weeks in case your baby wants to enter the world a bit earlier than expected. If it is imperative that you must travel after the recommended grounded stage, consult with your doctor and the airline beforehand. Some airlines require a docto'rs note of approval to fly after this point.

Regardless of your stage of pregnancy, always try to book your flights well in advance so that you can request the type of seating that will best accomodate your needs. By taking an aisle seat you will have easier access to and from the bathroom onboard. By requesting a seat in the bulkhead you will have the advantage of greater legroom. These are things to keep in mind when booking your flight, especially if the duration of the flight is significantly long.

If you are pregnant and traveling, The Diaper Baker wishes you a safe and relaxing trip!


Source:  AmericanBaby, Kara Mayer Robinson

        

While conducting a short poll on Twitter, The Diaper Baker asked "Which is your favorite?"  And the winners are....



Chubby Cubby - Vote casted by Favors By Dorinda




Wiggles & Giggles - Vote casted by Cutie Pies Cards




My Jungle Friends - Vote casted by My Sheer Naturals


The Diaper Baker would like to give a special Thank You to our Twitter follower who voted.  Now you've seen their favorites...What's yours?

        

Fatal Things to Say if Your Wife is Pregnant

* I finished the Oreo's.

* Not to imply anything, but I don't think the kid weighs 40 pounds.

* Y'know, to look at her, you'd never guess that Pamela Lee had a baby!

* I hope your thighs aren't gonna stay that flabby forever!

* Darned if you aren't five pounds away from a surprise visit from Richard Simmons.

* Fred at the office passed a stone the size of a pea. Boy, that's gotta hurt.

* Whoa! For a minute there, I thought I woke up next to Willard Scott!

* I'm so jealous! Why can't men experience the joy of childbirth?

* Are your ankles supposed to look like that?

* Get your *own* ice cream.

* Geez, you look awfully puffy today.

* Got milk?

* Maybe we should name the baby after my secretary, Theresa?

* Man! That rose tattoo on your hip is the size of Madagascar!

* Retaining water? Yeah, like the Hoover Dam retains water...

* Your stomach sticks out almost as much as your butt!

* Well, can't they induce labor? The 25th is the Super Bowl!

* You don't have the guts to pull that trigger...


Compliments of WowFunny.com, The Diaper Baker hoped you enjoyed this little tidbit of pregnancy humor!

        

The Diaper Baker is now on Facebook!  For exclusive specials, coupons and sneak peeks at new products, we encourage you to become a fan of our business fan page.
 

        

Living in South Florida, The Diaper Baker is well aware of what precautions are necessary when dealing with babies or children near water. Outlined below are some water safety tips for parents.

1.  Never leave your child unattended near water for any reason. You must always maintain constant supervision. This applies to bath tubs, pools, hot tubs, spas, lakes, oceans, rivers, or any place which could be a potential drowning risk. The amount of skills your child has aquired or how shallow the water is does not matter. You must keep your eyes on your child at all times.

2.  Flotation devices, baby bath seats, and inflatable toys should never take the place of a parent's eyes. These items can slip or tip at any time. Always remember that these items are aids and not safety devices.

3.  Enroll your child in a water safety course or learn-to-swim program. Even though The American Academy of Pediatrics does NOT recommend swimming lessons for children under the age of four due to them being developmentally not ready, these programs will still teach your child how to properly behave in or near water such as not pushing, running, diving in shallow water and of course to not swim alone.

4. Hot tubs and spas may have a ledge and tend to be more shallow than a swimming pool, however they contain just as much risk as any other area of water. Infact, hot tubs and spas not only pose a drowing risk to children, they also pose overheating risks to very young children.

5. Install a phone by the pool or to have a cordless phone nearby so that you can dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.  It may be a good idea to have 9-1-1 programmed in your speed dial.  When dealing with an emergency, every second counts. Timing is of the essence. Seconds can literally make a difference in preventing drowning deaths.

6. Parents and/or caregivers should take a CPR course and continuously maintain their certification. When seconds count, your capabilities to provide care for your child can become a lifesaver.

Young children are irresistibly drawn to water and, in most cases, have no fear of it.  Always remember that adult supervision is essential when your child is near or in water. These tips can help prevent a child from drowing and keep them just the way they belong....safe and sound!


Sources: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
                 The American Academy of Pediatrics
                

        

Ever since The Diaper Baker incorporated organic diaper cakes into our line of products, we have been searching for other companies that specialize in organic baby items. Indeed, there are many organic baby clothing companies and the sort, but we wanted to take that one step further. The Diaper Baker absolutely agrees that putting organic items on your baby is a great decision for both your child and for the environment, but what about what goes IN your baby!?!  When we learned of Yummy Spoonfuls, we just knew that we had to tell everyone about this company. They sincerely care about what goes into your baby's body.

I can remember back to when my children were babies and purchasing store-bought baby food jars. The two jars that come to mind most are the peas and carrots. When comparing the store-bought jars to Yummy Spoonfuls baby food, you can immediately see the difference in the coloring. The peas offered by Yummy Spoonfuls are actually GREEN, instead of a brownish immitation green like the jars.  The carrots are such a vibrant orange, proving once again that they are much better than store-bought jars.


           

Yummy Spoonfuls come highly recommended by The Diaper Baker. We hope that if you make the decision of choosing organic baby food for your baby that you seek out Yummy Spoonfuls.