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All Kipiis Bib Clips are individually packaged for gift-giving. They are perfect for older children as well. For those days when your toddler wants to help out in the kitchen or when they wish to disply their creative side through artwork, these bib clips help preserve their clothing from stains!

Preliminary Data for 2007
"Data in this report are based on 98.7 percent of births for 2007. The records are weighted to independent control counts of all births received in state vital statistics offices in 2007. Comparisons are made with 2006 data."
The Results
The preliminary estimate of births in 2007 rose 1 percent to 4,317,119, the highest number of births ever registered for the United States.
The general fertility rate increased by 1 percent in 2007, to 69.5 births per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years, the highest level since 1990. Increases occurred within all race and Hispanic origin groups and for nearly all age groups.
The birth rate for U.S. teenagers 15–19 years rose again in 2007 by about 1 percent, to 42.5 births per 1,000. The birth rate for teenagers 15–17 and 18–19 years each increased by 1 percent in 2007, to 22.2 and 73.9 per 1,000, respectively. The rate for the youngest group, 10–14 years, was unchanged.
Birth rates also increased for women in their twenties, thirties, and early forties between 2006 and 2007.
The 2007 total fertility rate increased to 2,122.5 births per 1,000 women.
All measures of childbearing by unmarried women rose to historic levels in 2007, with the number of births, birth rate, and proportion of births to unmarried women increasing 3 to 5 percent.
The cesarean delivery rate rose 2 percent in 2007, to 31.8 percent, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase and another record high for the United States.
The rate of preterm births (infants delivered at less than 37 weeks of gestation) decreased 1 percent in 2007, to 12.7 percent, with the decline predominately among infants born late preterm (at 34–36 weeks).
The rate of low birthweight (less than 2,500 grams) also declined slightly in 2007, to 8.2 percent.
For additional information and detailed tables, visit http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr57/nvsr57_12.pdf

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As with anything, there are highs and lows to being pregnant. I could go on and on about all of the highs associated with pregnancy. The excitement of having a child, the anticipation of entering parenthood, the miracle of childbirth...must I continue? It is evident that many great things come along with pregnancy. Unfortunately, the lows often exist as well. The most common "downside" to pregnancy is morning sickness. Morning sickness, which can actually occur at any time of the day, can really dampen your excitement about being pregnant.
Morning sickness is the nauseated feeling you encounter during pregnancy. It's not always accompanied with vomiting, but it most definitely can. The feeling of nausea is often a result of increased hormones in your body. Most cases of morning sickness occur between the 4th and 6th week of pregnancy and last until the 14th to 16th week. For some women, it doesn't end there and lasts throughout the duration of their pregnancy.
More than half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Actually, it is estimated that approximately 50 to 90 percent of moms-to-be will endure pregnancy morning sickness. With numbers like that, you are definitely not alone in this journey you are traveling. During this time of discomfort, may you find comfort in knowing that many health care providers believe morning sickness is a good sign because it means the placenta is developing well. Studies also suggest that less miscarriages occur in pregnancies in which morning sickness occurs.
Below is a list of helpful tips on ways to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to feeling that pregnancy excitement.
Even though morning sickness associated with pregnancy is common, if you are experiencing excessive vomiting you should consult your doctor immediately and address your concerns with them.



The length of time it takes for a child to be completely potty-trained varies. One thing that can be very frustrating and even a bit disheartening is when after all of the time spent with your child on toilet training, they begin showing signs of regression. As a parent, you must first come to the realization this is very common. According to experts, there are many reasons in which this occurs. If there has been a "stressful" occurance in the child's life such as a new sibling, a new school, a divorce, or any other change in their lives, regression can definitely begin. There is also natural regression that occurs any time a child masters a skill or task.
The frustration kicks in for many parents when they see their child showing signs of consistency at home but not out in public, or vice versa. This can result for being preoccupied and simply ignoring the body's message. So, how does a parent help their child overcome these obsticles? Some important tips to remember:
No matter how long of a process, do not give up. The worst thing you can do is tell yourself that this is just useless and revert back to diapers. Potty training should not be a battle. It should be less difficult on the parent than the child. If you're finding that it's more difficult on you than your child then it's time to start fresh by utulizing all of the tips above. Be direct and assertive. Just because you are being direct does not mean that you are being harsh. Directives can be said in loving ways. A good example is "Sweetie, you are doing such a great job with your puzzle. It's time to take a potty break and then you can show me how how to finish this puzzle."
Although the act of toilet training is that of the child, the process is a parent/child team effort. By instilling consistency and changing your approach on accidents, together you and your child will achieve this milestone!
Before you were born I carried you under my heart. From the moment you arrived in this world until the moment I leave it, I will always carry you in my heart.
-- Mandy Harrison
A grand adventure is about to begin.
-- Winnie the Pooh
I begin to love this creature,
and to anticipate her birth
as a fresh twist to a knot,
which I do not wish to untie.
-- Mary Wollstonecraft
I gained 80 pounds for my pregnancy so this is like my coming out party.
-- Cindy Margolis
What's that on the telly?
It's an angel sent from God...
Growing in my belly...
Like a sweet pea in a pod!
-- Melissa Hatcher
Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes.
-- Joyce Armor
Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.
-- E.B. White, Charlotte's Web
Life is magic, the way nature works seems to be quite magical.
-- Jonas Salk
The most important thing she'd learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.
-- Jill Churchill
Before you were conceived I wanted you
Before you were born I loved you
Before you were here an hour I would die for you
This is the miracle of Mother's Love.
-- Maureen Hawkins