The Diaper Baker

Father's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway Winner

The Diaper Baker — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:03:05 GMT

Thank you to all of you that recently participated in our Father's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway. The results are in via Random.Org and the winner of the giveaway is.....

Suzanna Breeden

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Once again, thank you to all of the participants and a big Congratulations to our winner, Suzanna Breeden!

On behalf of the staff at The Diaper Baker, Happy Father's Day to all of the soon-to-be, new, and long-time fathers out there!!

Father's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway

The Diaper Baker — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:46:33 GMT

In the diaper cake industry we tend to have more interaction with the expectant mothers. With all of the attention always being based around the mom-to-be, The Diaper Baker would like to change direction and focus on the dad-to-be.

In honor of Father's Day, The Diaper Baker is giving away an "I Love Dad" Diaper Cake. If you are a soon-to-be dad or know of one, enter for your chance to win this one-of-a-kind custom two tier Father's Day diaper cake. Infact, all of you expectant moms out there can even enter to win one on his behalf!

This unique diaper cake includes:

Pampers Swaddler diapers (size 1-2)

Tan receiving blanket with white polka dots

Cream receiving blanket featuring "My Teddy", "Bear", and pictures of tan teddy bears

Baby shampoo

Baby body wash

Two brown washcloths

White baby brush

White baby comb

Yellow fork

Yellow spoon

White bobby socks

Plush brown bear pacifier clip holder

White baby hat

Tan and white bear face bib

Plush brown "Dad I Love You" teddy bear

Each tier is wrapped with ribbon and this cake is placed on a scalloped decorative platter trimmed with lace. The cake will arrive wrapped in cellophane and topped with a bow.

The winner of this giveaway will receive this EXACT diaper cake free of charge. Shipping is also free to anywhere within the Continental United States!

Entries

1. MANDATORY ENTRY - Visit The Diaper Baker and look for the answer to this question: How many storks appear throughout our website?

Once you have found the answer, please email thediaperbaker@thediaperbaker.com using Giveaway Answer as the subject. Submit your answer via email and then come back to this post and leave a comment stating "I emailed the answer to question number 1". **DO NOT LEAVE THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION HERE ON THE BLOG IN YOUR COMMENT**

2. "Like" The Diaper Baker on Facebook. Post a comment on this blog stating you became a Facebook Fan with your Facebook screen name included in the comment.

3. Refer other friends to our Facebook page. If they "like" us as well, have them leave a comment on our fan page wall stating that they were referred by you. Be sure that they include your full name. For every new fan that you referred to become a Facebook fan, you must leave a comment here stating "I referred *name* to your fan page". Upon confirming that the referred person posted on our wall, your entry will be approved. **There is NO LIMIT to the number of referrals. The more you refer, the more entries you will receive**

4. Share the Facebook giveaway post that we have on our Facebook fan page on your wall and leave a comment here stating "I shared on Facebook". Be sure to tag us in the post for verification purposes.

5. Join our email newsletter located on the home page of our website and leave a comment here stating you became an email subscriber.

6. Follow our blog and then leave a comment here stating you became a blog follower.

7. Blog about our contest on your blog with a backlink to this post. Leave a comment here stating you blogged about our contest and inlcude the hyperlink to your blog post.

8. Add us to your blogroll or to your website. Leave a comment here stating you did so with the hyperlink included.

9. Digg / Stumble / Del.icio.us / Technorati - Share this post or our site using the social media links below this post and then come back here and post a comment stating "I shared using...". One entry will be given for each share. Please post each share as a separate comment.

10. Follow The Diaper Baker on Twitter and tweet about us and our giveaway. Leave a comment here with the permalink to your tweet along with your twitter ID. **You can do a tweet once per day for bonus entries**

11. Comment on any NON-giveaway post from our blog and leave a comment stating which post you commented on.

Additional Important Information (A.K.A. "The Fine Print")

- You must follow the rules stated above.
- You must leave a valid e-mail address for your comments. It's the only way you can be contacted when you win.
- The winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. It is very important that you post each entry as a separate comment for this very reason.
- Contest ends Saturday June 11, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST.
- Winner has 3 days to respond. If you fail to respond, another winner will be chosen.
- Contest is limited to residents of continental United States only.
- If you don't see your comment posted immediately, it's because moderation is needed. We will be updating the comments numerous times throughout the day.
- Your information will NOT be shared in any way.
- We do have subscriber reports for our blog and our email newsletter so please refrain from any dishonesty.

The Diaper Baker would like to wish every father-to-be a very Happy FIRST Father's Day!

Happy Contest Entering!! Best of luck to each of you!

Mother's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway Winner!

The Diaper Baker — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:40:00 GMT

Before announcing the winner to our Mother's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway, The Diaper Baker would like to wish all of the moms out there a very Happy Mother's Day! May each of you enjoy your day today!!

And, the winner of our diaper cake giveaway is....

DANA WEST!

Congratulations, Dana!!

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Thank you to everyone to participated in our giveaway!

Mother's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway

The Diaper Baker — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:55:00 GMT

With Mother's Day just right around the corner, The Diaper Baker is ready to launch our annual Mother's Day Diaper Cake Giveaway. If you are or know of an expectant or new mother and would like to win a unique one-of-a-kind neutral diaper cake by The Diaper Baker, simply enter into the giveaway contest by completing any or all of the tasks below. Each task is equivalent to one entry so the more you complete, the higher your chances are of becoming our May 2011 Diaper Cake Giveaway winner.

The 2011 Mother's Day Giveaway consists of a two tier classic neutral diaper cake. This "Surprise Me" diaper cake includes:

40 Pampers Swaddler diapers, ducky print white blanket, yellow receiving blanket featuring mama duck and three ducklings, baby shampoo, baby body wash, one yellow washcloth, two lime washcloths, white baby socks with green trim, yellow fork and spoon set, white brush and comb set, hand held ducky rattle toy, yellow Gerber size 0-3 months onesie that says "My Toys" and features a ducky and building blocks, ducky print baby hand scratch mittens, and four bath-time rubber ducky toppers. The toppers consist of one green daddy rubber ducky, one yellow mommy rubber ducky, and two baby rubber duckies - one male, one female. The baby rubber duckies are pink and blue with building blocks. Each tier is wrapped with ribbon and this cake is placed on a scalloped decorative platter trimmed with lace. The cake will arrive wrapped in cellophane and topped with a bow.

The winner will receive this EXACT diaper cake free of charge - shipping included!

Entries

1. MANDATORY ENTRY - Visit The Diaper Baker and look for the answer to this question: How does The Diaper Baker ensure that your baby shower gift is 100% unique, 100% of the time?

2. "Like" The Diaper Baker on Facebook. Post a comment on this blog stating you became a Facebook Fan with your Facebook screen name included in the comment.

3. Refer other friends to our Facebook page. If they "like" us as well, have them leave a comment on our fan page wall stating that they were referred by you. Be sure that they include your full name. For every new fan that you referred to become a Facebook fan, you must leave a comment here stating "I referred *name* to your fan page". Upon confirming that the referred person posted on our wall, your entry will be approved. **There is NO LIMIT to the number of referrals. The more you refer, the more entries you will receive**

4. Share the Facebook giveaway post that we have on our Facebook fan page on your wall and leave a comment here stating "I shared on Facebook". Be sure to tag us in the post.

5. Join our email newsletter located on the home page of our website and leave a comment here stating you became an email subscriber.

6. Follow our blog and then leave a comment here stating you became a blog follower.

7. Blog about our contest on your blog with a backlink to this post. Leave a comment here stating you blogged about our contest and inlcude the hyperlink to your blog post.

8. Add us to your blogroll or to your website. Leave a comment here stating you did so with the hyperlink included.

9. Digg / Stumble / Del.icio.us / Technorati - Share this post or our site using the social media links below this post and then come back here and post a comment stating "I shared using...". One entry will be given for each share. Please post each share as a separate comment.

10. Follow The Diaper Baker on Twitter and tweet about us and our giveaway. Leave a comment here with the permalink to your tweet along with your twitter ID. **You can do a tweet once per day for bonus entries**

Additional Important Information (A.K.A. "The Fine Print")

- You must follow the rules stated above.
- You must leave a valid e-mail address for your comments. It's the only way you can be contacted when you win.
- The winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. It is very important that you post each entry as a separate comment for this very reason.
- Contest ends May 7, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST.
- Winner has 3 days to respond. If you fail to respond, another winner will be chosen.
- Contest is limited to residents of continental United States only.
- If you don't see your comment posted immediately, it's because moderation is needed. We will be updating the comments numerous times throughout the day.
- Your information will NOT be shared in any way.
- We do have subscriber reports for our blog and our email newsletter so please refrain from any dishonesty.

Happy Contest Entering!! Best of luck to each of you!

Another Diaper Cake Giveaway

The Diaper Baker — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:31:00 GMT

It's that time of year! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming Diaper Cake Giveaway announcement. We enjoy giving back to the online community by presenting one of our unique custom diaper cakes FREE of charge to one lucky winner.

The Diaper Baker is busy "baking" up a neutral diaper cake to include in the giveaway and should be completed shortly. Stay tuned for more details. Perhaps YOU could be our next winner!!

Bebé Glotón Breastfeeding Baby Doll

The Diaper Baker — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:12:00 GMT

Toys change over the course of time - the material used, the effects, the overall look... Regardless of how many variations, one toy that has always prevailed with little girls is the traditional baby doll. My daughters had their very own baby dolls as did I and my mother. Today there are a thousand accessories available for the baby doll from strollers to cribs, bottles to bibs, and everything in between!

As parents, it is inevitable that we will at one time or another purchase a baby doll for our daughters. Aside from being a cute toy, we enjoy seeing our daughters love and nurture their "baby" the way that we do them. In many stages of life - primarily the early ones - our children want to do everything that we do. They want to be just like us. After all, our children are the blueprints of us, right?

Is there a new baby doll product that is taking this whole theory a little too far though? A company is Spain manufactured and launched Bebé Glotón, a breastfeeding baby doll. As a matter of fact, it has already hit shelves here in the United States. The purpose behind the manufacturing and creation of this baby doll is to promote breastfeeding at an early age and teach our daughters the importance of it. Each package includes a halter that is to be worn by the little girl while playing with Bebé Glotón. There are two flowers on the halter which are to represent nipples. When the baby doll is brought in towards the chest and near the flower, a sensor in the doll's mouth goes off and a sucking noise is released from the doll to simulate breastfeeding.
The doll even cries when "hungry" and burps after their feeding.

I do not knock breastfeeding in any way, shape or form. Infact, I am a former breastfeeding mom. With two daughters, I elected to bottle feed my first and breastfeed my second so I am versed on the pros and cons of each. I have never been one to push my thoughts or opinions on another nor have I ever looked down upon someone for doing something that I wouldn't necessarily agree with or do myself. To each is own, in my opinion. What works for someone may not work as well for another.

So, as thrilled as I am that the importance of breastfeeding is trying to be taught to our children at an early age, does that mean that I am thrilled with this practice being conducted by a three or four year old child? No, I'm sorry to say that I'm not. As I said before, I do not disagree that breastfeeding is natural and important but I also don't feel as though a little girl should be pretending to supply her baby doll with breast milk when she otherwise wouldn't even know yet that milk comes from her breast. All the talk has been on the little girl but let's address the little boy who is playing alongside this little girl with her Bebé Glotón. What is he seeing and learning from this? Is he able to understand the reasoning behind this doll and the promotion it's designed to do ... or is he just seeing that it's acceptable to latch on to a girl's breast? Certainly many questions are bound to be presented to us as parents.

Now, let's talk about an older girl, pre-teen perhaps. At this age and with a lot more education, I can find this doll to be acceptable. I can see the benefits of instilling the natural way of feeding and the teaching of feeding alternatives to bottles. If you are a nursing mother, of course you would want your daughter to understand the reasoning behind why and would want her to take that knowledge with her when she becomes a mother herself. However, as I said earlier, I do not oppose to those that elect to formula feed though bottles. As a mother who has practiced both methods, I strongly feel as though the decision lies in your hands alone.

This product has certainly created a stir of mixed emotions as it's made its way into the U.S. and I would love to hear from our readers on this topic. Do you agree with this Spanish manufacturer and condone the Bebé Glotón for all of the valid promoting it is trying to accomplish or do you find it just plain old creepy and inappropriate for our youngest generation?

Diaper Cakes Diaper Showers

The Diaper Baker — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:41:00 GMT

Diaper cakes make a great baby shower gift. Diaper showers are more common among moms who plan to use disposable diapers. Diaper cakes can also be made eco-friendly for the “going green” mom-to-be.

Diaper cakes have become extremely popular over the past years as a baby can go through as many as 15 diapers a day. Instead of buying all the traditional gifts, diaper cakes and diaper showers are more of a practical and unique way to help celebrate their new bundle of joy.

Diaper cakes are typically decorated with newborn essentials such as, baby blankets, washcloths, baby bath products, pacifiers and many other useful baby items. They can also be offered in a theme or color to match a nursery.

Some of the popular themed diaper cakes for girls are hearts, butterflies and ladybugs. A popular color scheme this past year has been pink and lime or pink and brown. Some of the popular themed diaper cakes for boys are sports and jungle animals. So whether you have a theme in mind or a color scheme, a diaper cake can offer just what you’re looking for as well as exactly what the new parents to be need....DIAPERS!

Happy New Year From The Diaper Baker

The Diaper Baker — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 14:51:00 GMT

Happy New Year, everyone! It is hard to believe that we have just began the start of a new year. It seems like just yesterday we were anxiously awaiting the millennium. Time sure does fly by!

We, at The Diaper Baker, had a wonderful year with sharing our diaper cake creations with all of you. It seems as if things are turning around in our crazy economy. We wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Our industry has a come a long way in the past few years and we are honored to be a part of the "must-have" baby shower gift. We thank you for your continuous support and hope to create many more of our one-of-a-kind diaper cakes for you and/or your loved ones! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Loopie Beads Personalized Necklace for Mom Giveaway Winner

The Diaper Baker — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Sadly, our Loopie Beads Personalized Necklace for Mom giveaway has come to an end. I would like to thank everyone who participated in the event!

And the winner is .... Drum Roll Please .....

Donna Warrington of Baltimore, Maryland!

On behalf of The Diaper Baker and Loopie Beads, we would like to congratulate Donna. May she enjoy her personalized necklace and wear it well!

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Intelligender - Gender Prediction Test - Find Out if You're Having a Boy or Girl

The Diaper Baker — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:05:49 GMT

Congratulations! You've found out that you're expecting!! You've shared the news with your family and friends ... and in some cases with everyone you've come in contact with because you're just bursting with excitement! With a million and one emotions and thoughts going on at one time, it's almost inevitable that the question of "Is it a boy or a girl" will enter your mind. Even if you're one of the few who still enjoy the element of surprise and wish to wait until the delivery date for the baby's grand debut, the thought has had to cross your mind a time or two. In the majority of pregnancies, however, the 20 week sonogram is one of the most highly anticipated events pre-delivery. This is when you hope to discover the answer to the question that has been on your mind for weeks..."What am I carrying?"



Debuting in 2006 with an accuracy rate of 90%, IntelliGender is one of the most intriguing ways of answering this impending question prior to your 20 week sonogram. For those moms who just simply can't wait, IntelliGender closes the gap for you. The simple urine gender prediction test can be used as early as 10 weeks (6 weeks from the day of your missed period) and will display results within minutes in the privacy and comfort of your own home! Results are easy to read...Orange indicates a girl and smoky green indicates a boy!



Wondering if IntelliGender works on those mothers carrying twins? It sure does! According to the FAQ of IntelliGender's website, they state:

"If you are having identical twins, the test works just like testing a single baby. However if the babies are fraternal twins, typically study results indicate that if the test indicates GIRL than one can assume the babies are all girls. If the test results indicate boy, than one can assume at least one of the babies is a boy. Some studies have indicated that with fraternal twins, and the test indicates BOY in less than the first five minutes of the undisturbed period, it is most likely all the babies are boys."

IntelliGender is available at Walgreens, Target, CVS, Rite Aid and other retailers. For additional information, visit IntelliGender today!

**Please note that this product is not 100% accurate and should not be used in the place of a doctor-ordered sonogram. It is not recommended that you start furnishing the nursery based upon the results of IntelliGender. The ONLY method of determining 100% accuracy is awaiting the date of delivery. IntelliGender is a fun gender prediction test and has not claimed more than 90% accuracy rates.

Link Up Your Giveaways

The Diaper Baker — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:50:00 GMT

~LINK UP YOUR GIVEAWAYS~

Offering a giveaway on your blog? Link it up for all to see! This is an ongoing linky but it will be frequently updated and expired giveaways will be removed.

Please link up your giveaway in the following format:
Name of blog hosting the giveaway - Prize - End Date

We love comments! After linking up your giveaways, be a sweetie and leave us a comment.

Happy Linking!! Happy Winning!!

Loopie Beads Giveaway - Win a Stamped Personalized Necklace for New Mom

The Diaper Baker — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:47:00 GMT

The Diaper Baker has teamed up with Loopie Beads and is proud to host the giveaway of a stamped personalized necklace for mom! Loopie Beads is notoriously known for their exquisite jewerly line, handmade by owner and creator Jodi Masington. With Loopie Beads, you are guaranteed to be the owner of a Playful and Distinctive custom piece of jewelry!

This giveaway differs from most in the fact that Loopie Beads is allowing YOU to select your design of choice! Composed of sterling silver findings, you have the choice of font, chain and dangle. Although the hand stamping of each letter onto the design is not always perfect, this is what adds the uniqueness and handmade quality of each piece!



As the winner of this giveaway, you can select any of the above selections with stamped personalization included! If you would like to elaborate on any of these designs or elect to pick another design offered by Loopie Beads priced higher than $35, you most certainly may do so and simply pay the difference.

The beauty of stamped personalized jewelry from Loopie Beads is that the possibilities are virtually endless! What better way to display love and affection than by a personalized necklace with the name(s) of your child(ren)! Whether you are a new mom or have been a mom for years, this is for you! Grandmothers alike would also enjoy such a sentimental piece! It also serves as a beautiful gift!!

There are many ways of entering into this giveaway. Each task that you complete is equal to one entry. The more you enter, the greater your chances become of being the winner of the Loopie Beads giveaway! Choose from the list below:

1) MANDATORY ENTRY - Visit Loopie Beads and find the colored phrase. (*Hint: It may not be located on the Home Page but is clearly visable) After finding the phrase, email us at thediaperbaker@thediaperbaker.com with "Giveaway Answer" in your subject line. The correct answer equals your first entry. Be sure to come back here and post a comment saying "Found the phrase and emailed". DO NOT WRITE THE ANSWER IN THE COMMENT BOX.

2) Become a Facebook Fan of Loopie Beads and a Facebook Fan of The Diaper Baker and then come back here and post that you became a fan of each.

3) Share this giveaway post on Facebook. Be sure to tag @LoopieBeads and @TheDiaperBaker in the post. Leave a comment here stating "Tagged on Facebook". **For extra entries, you can share this post on Facebook once per day until the contest ends. Just be sure to leave a separate comment daily for each share. Tags must be included.

4) Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this blog post. Come back here and leave a comment with your blog link.

5) Follow Loopie Beads on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway post by using the following tweet:
@TheDiaperBaker is hosting a #giveaway for @LoopieBeads. Contest ends 10/22/10 http://bit.ly/cyNxzM

and then post a comment here with your twitter ID and the URL link to your tweet. **For extra entries, you can Retweet once per day until the contest ends. Just be sure you leave a separate comment daily for each RT, along with the permalink.

6) Digg / Stumble / Del.icio.us / Technorati - Share this post using the social media links below this post and then come back here and post a comment stating "I shared using...". One entry will be given for each share. Please post each share as a separate comment.

** Additional Important Information (A.K.A. "The Fine Print")

- You must follow the rules stated above.
- You must leave a valid e-mail address for your comments. It's the only way you can be contacted when you win.
- The winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. It is very important that you post each entry as a separate comment for this very reason.
- Contest ends October 22, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.
- Winner has 3 days to respond. If you fail to respond, another winner will be chosen.
- Contest is open to anyone and can be shipped Worldwide.
- If you don't see your comment posted immediately, it's because moderation is needed. We will be updating the comments numerous times throughout the day.
- Your information will NOT be shared in any way.
- Upon giveaway conclusion, The Diaper Baker will give the contact information of the selected winner to Loopie Beads. They will then contact you to discuss your necklace selection, personalization, etc.

Best of luck to each of you!! May you enjoy your beaded handstamped personalized jewelry!!

Swaddle Your Baby with Swaddle Buddies from Pea Wee Baby

The Diaper Baker — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:34:00 GMT

I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Tamara Earnest, owner of Pea Wee Baby LLC and creator of SwaddleBuddy™ series of swaddles and swaddle accessories. Like many mothers of infants, Tamara was faced with the continuous dilema of her baby being a swaddle houdini and needed an immediate solution as to how to keep her newborn from unswaddling herself to ensure a restful sleep for her child...and, well, let's face it...for herself as well! It was then that the SwaddleBuddy™ series was born. Since then, Tamara has made it her mission to educate other new mothers of Pea Wee Baby and the amazing swaddle alternatives.



The Original SwaddleBuddy™ is a swaddle accessory that can be used with any receiving blanket or swaddle. It wraps the baby's arms and is fastened at the back with hook and loop fabric. It's not meant to be used alone, but in combination with a swaddle or blanket. If you have a favorite swaddle or receiving blanket, but your baby breaks out of it, the Original SwaddleBuddy™ is the perfect solution!


                             SwaddleBuddy™ Suit                                                 SwaddleBuddy™ Sack

Swings and bouncy seats are invaluable in those early days. Swaddling a baby and placing in a swing or bouncy seat can be a lifesaver, but with traditional swaddles, there is a danger of the swaddle shifting upwards towards the face. The SwaddleBuddy™ Suit solves this problem. The suit is 2 pieces - an arm restraint and a wrap - that connect between the legs. It's fastened with hook and loop, so it has easy access for diaper changes and no trying to kick out of the leg pouch!

For those that want all the features of swaddling, including a leg pouch, the SwaddleBuddy™ Sack is for you. This looks like other ready made swaddles in that it has a leg pouch and it's all one piece, but it has the arm wrapping feature and it's open at the bottom with a zipper closure so diaper changes are a snap without having to un-swaddle and then re-swaddle.


For more info on the SwaddleBuddy™ series, visit http://www.peaweebaby.com or follow Pea Wee Baby on Twitter at http://twitter.com/peaweebaby

* Source: PeaWeeBaby.com

September Savings - Coupon Discounts from The Diaper Baker

The Diaper Baker — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:53:00 GMT

In honor of the upcoming holiday thats name rings true to our industry, The Diaper Baker would like to extend a discount offer to our readers. From now throughout the end of September 2010, save $10 on ANY two or three tier diaper cake purchase! Coupon code LABOR must be entered at time of checkout.

South Florida Parenting Kids Crown Award Winner - The Diaper Baker

The Diaper Baker — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:54:00 GMT

Each year South Florida Parenting, an online and print magazine geared towards parenting in South Florida, gives recognition to a selective few businesses by awarding them with the Kids Crown Award. It is with great pleasure and excitement that I share with you that The Diaper Baker has been selected to receive the Kids Crown 2010 Award in the Best Diaper Cakes section of Family Shopping in Palm Beach County! South Florida Parenting was even kind enough to send us an actual printed award via mail to display in addition to the online recognition!

As stated by authors Kyara Lomer, Heidi Perez and Dina Weinstein of South Florida Sun-Sentinel, "Check out some of the best finds in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties" by viewing the entire list of Kids Crown 2010 Award Winners, including us!

A bit of info on South Florida Parenting:
South Florida Parenting/About

Our Mission: "To be the most valuable source of parenting information and local resources for families in South Florida. We are committed to enhancing the lives of families by maintaining excellence in editorial content, presenting high-quality events and encouraging community awareness."

South Florida Parenting, the premier parenting magazine in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, has a distribution of 110,000 copies and has become an indispensable source for parents, teachers and caregivers.

Our monthly publication is available at more than 2,600 family-related businesses, including all Toys 'R' Us stores in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, day care centers, private schools, doctors offices, hospitals, libraries, book stores, museums, and children's specialty stores.

South Florida Parenting has proven record with over 50 national editorial and design awards.

Our editorial content offers:

Comprehensive information about local South Florida events and activities for families

Comprehensive features and insightful columns on parenting issues

Every issue includes:

An extensive Calendar of Events

Local parent support information

Great ideas for South Florida family outings

Reviews of children's books and other products

Step-family issues, Baby Basics, Family Money and a Preteens column

We are publishers of the Family Guide. South Florida's annual resource for Parents.

South Florida Parenting is the proud producer of major, top-quality family events, contests and products:

Annual Holiday Show

Miami Back to School Splash

South Florida Parenting Kids Fun Days

Cover Kids Contest

Kids Fun Pass

Kid's Drawing Contest - Enter Your Child's Drawing

The Diaper Baker — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:15:52 GMT

It is with great pleasure that I announce to our readers that I have been selected as one of the three judges of a Kid's Drawing Contest sponsored by Tears Of Joy Stories! As a parent or a grandparent you probably take your child's or grandchild's art work and display it on your refrigerator or maybe in a frame on the wall. Here is a way to display their artwork for the whole world to see! Scan or take a digital picture of the artwork and enter it into the "Kid's Drawing Contest".

Entries are accepted from July 12th through August 15th, 2010 (Up to 5 entries per person). Voting to determine the 5 finalists takes place from August 16th through September 17th, 2010. The contest winner will be announced on September 23, 2010.

Of course, valuable prizes come along with being the contest winner....all the more reason to enter today!

Blankie Bundle - The Blankie Carrier for Kids!

The Diaper Baker — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:57:00 GMT

Prissy Designs is at it once again! I've already told you all about the amazing all-in-one Diaper Clutch by Prissy Designs in a previous post, but this time I'd like to draw your attention to a brand new product of theirs....the Blankie Bundle!

The Blankie Bundle is a blankie carrier for kids! If you have a child such as my two year old grand daughter who simply feels the need to carry her blankie with her at all times, then this is surely the product for you! The Blankie Bundle, made from 100% cotton and fleece, is designed to allow your child to safely carry around their rolled-up blankie, stuffed animal, sippy cup and another prized possession of theirs such as a pacifier in the included small pocket. The cotton handle makes it easy for a toddler to carry their Blankie Bundle around to daycare or those family trips out of town.

As a mom, you'll love the fact that your child's blankie isn't dragging on the ground anymore, collecting all of that dirt and germs. Also, there won't be any more of those "Mommy can you carry this" moments. Let's face it....how much can a mom really stuff inside of her purse?!

Available in three designs, Blankie Bundles measure 4 1/2" W x 23"L and are machine washable. The velcro closures make it simple for your child to easily attach and detach their favorite belongings. Choose from the Blankie Bundle Cupcakes, Blankie Bundle Aqua / Brown Dt, or the Blankie Bundle Multi Dot.

For additional information and to view the entire collection, visit Prissy Designs at http://www.prissydesigns.com

Sniffle Buddies Wristbands

The Diaper Baker — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:34:00 GMT

We've recently had the pleasure of meeting J. Kelly Mayes, President and C.O.O. of Sniffle Buddies, LCC - the proud mother of one, wife, MacGyver-style inventor who loves turning ideas into reality and playing in the great outdoors. She's a graduate of University of Kentucky with a B.S. in Biology who freelances in the TV Commercial Industry in addition to being blessed with the best of jobs....full-time Mom!

Like many parents, Kelly is a mother of a young child who suffers from allergies. Even those of us who do not suffer from allergies but have had the common cold know how difficult it can be to constantly carry around tissues in our pockets for continuous use. Surely, the sniffles interrupt our otherwise enjoyable outdoor events.

As parents we begin teaching our children healthy habits such as covering your mouth when you sneeze and washing your hands often. Unfortunately, toddlers don't always follow the general rule as they tend to get too involved in the activity they are playing and mom can't be trailing behind with a tissue in her hand waiting for that very moment, thus resulting in the wiping of their noses on their shirt sleeves. From the sleeve, children are likely to touch their faces or put their fingers in their mouths, essentially inviting in those nasty germs.

In search of an alternative to the sleeve, Kelly ingeniously created Sniffle Buddies. What started out as a wristband from her old college days turned into a high quality wristband made from bamboo velour. Today's version of Sniffle Buddies is 70% organic bamboo, 28% organic cotton and 2% poly (for stretch). According to the Japan Textile Inspection Association, The antibacterial & anti-fungal properties are documented to last through 50 washings. Let's not also forget about the amount of landfill space we are saving by being able to wash and reuse Sniffle Buddies, rather than throwing away single tissues after each use.

Available in multiple colors, Sniffle Buddies are not just great for young children, but even for us "Big Kids". Adults are finding that the Sniffle Buddies work wonderfully by allowing them the hands free moments they may need. Have a hiking trip planned and just came down with a cold? Working out at the gym and get that tickle in your nose just while you're in the midst of benchpressing? Carrying in bags full of groceries and those blooming flowers irritating your allergies? All of these situations and more can be easly solved with the Sniffle Buddies wristband when tissues are not in reach!

(*The adult size resion of Sniffle Buddies can alternatively be used as an "over the coat" child wristband)

Mimi's Babies - Special Gifts for Special Babies

The Diaper Baker — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:56:00 GMT

It is with great excitement that I introduce our readers to some wonderful people that I've had the pleasure of meeting on Twitter....Mimi and Charissa of Mimi's Babies! Before I share all of the beautiful HAND MADE baby gifts offered by Mimi's Babies, I'd like to share a bit of Mimi's and Charissa's backgrounds with you...

WIth over 35 years of sewing experience, Mimi loves to create and enjoys adding a custom touch with appliqué and embroidery. Over the years, she has created everything from Buggy Buddies to a Civil War era blouse.

Charissa has been crocheting for over 20 years and throughout the years, she also learned how to knit. Blankets, dishcloths, and hats are her specialty. Charissa loves to make one of a kind baby gifts.

Together, Mimi and Charissa are a remarkable team. Their individual talents truely compliment one another and their dedication and craftsmanship to creating Special Gifts for Special Babies immensely shines through their finished products.



This adorable Reversable Baby Blanket with Crochet Edge is definitely worth sharing. Created with a 100% flannel layer of patchwork featuring brightly colored poodles, their houses, and their toys and the opposite side with a hot pink 100% cotton layer, your precious baby is sure to enjoy snuggling up with this 36" x 36" blanket. The hot pink border is hand crocheted with 100% acrylic yarn.



By far, my favorite products offered by Mimi's Babies are the Buggy Buddies. These shopping cart covers include two inside pockets and a secret pocket underneath of the skirt for Mom's belongings. Each cover has loops to attach your baby's favorite toy for much entertainment while shopping. No need to use the seatbelt on the shopping cart because Mimi's Babies includes a seatbelt of its own with every cover. These covers will fit most shopping carts. The skirt has an elastic band around the bottom that will enable it to slip over the handle of the buggy and fit snugly in the seat.

The best part of all ... Mimi's Babies allows YOU to select the fabric of choice. Most covers are created from two complimentary fabrics, with a quilted fabric on the bottom of the seat area for extra padding and comfort for your baby.



In addition to the blankets and Buggy Buddies, another product I couldn't help but adore was the Birthday Shirts. Choose from an array of colors and patterns in various sizes. Your child's name will be embroidered across the number representing their new age!
Let your child celebrate in style for their next birthday!

For more info on products and ordering, visit http://www.mimisbabies.etsy.com.

Organic Hosptial / Nursing Gowns from Hot Mama Gowns

The Diaper Baker — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:15:00 GMT

As your pregnancy nears its end you should definitely have your bags packed for your hospital stay. Although we remember to pack items for post-pregnancy including clothes, robes and slippers, we often don't think about what we are wearing DURING the delivery. The hospital lends you a gown so what more do you need, right? ... WRONG!

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Deidrea Haysel, owner of Hot Mama Gowns. Like most new mothers, the thought of wearing a hosptial gown throughout her delivery and post-delivery didn't cross her mind. It wasn't until after the birth of daughter that she began to realize how uncomfortable the gowns truely were.

" The idea for Hot Mama Gowns was born at the same time our daughter was born in May of 2006. After having an awesome pregnancy and a pretty swift, uncomplicated delivery; I had the clarity to really evaluate my surroundings. Namely the itchy, chemical smelling, faded hospital gown I was wearing.

The standard hospital gown was far from stylish, comfortable, or functional. The gown got in the way of skin to skin contact and breastfeeding, two things that were very important to me. I couldn’t wait to change into something that was comfy and allowed me to bond with my baby girl. Pajamas weren’t really an option right after delivery, so I started to brainstorm about the ideal maternity gown that would make me feel good (and look good).

As a family, we try to live as “green” as possible, so why not design a hospital gown made of 100% pure organic cotton? What better fabric for my newborn to be laid on seconds after birth than something from the Earth that’s natural. I was determined to create something that wasn’t boring or had the feel of a hospital gown. I also wanted to design a gown that made breastfeeding easy and discreet (countless visitors at all times, I needed to be prepared for anyone and everyone walking in). Nothing like giving your father-in-law and brother-in-law a peep show; and no one, including me, wanted to see a post-partum belly!"

Deidrea continues by stating "I also wanted to design the gown so virtually EVERY woman could be a “Hot Mama”. I was always so frustrated when looking for maternity clothes at stores/boutiques since I was in their largest size at an XL, and I was only a size 12/14. What did women bigger than a size 12/14 do, because these stores surely didn’t accommodate a woman with curves in all the right places? So I designed sizes starting at 2 and ending at 24! We did countless fittings on REAL women to ensure the sizes were accurate and comfortable. Each size is generous, so make sure you order your TRUE pre-pregnancy size!!"

With the convenient two ribbon-tied panels and a full coverage snap on back, these gowns are sure to get much use before, during your hospital stay and long after until you fit back into your pre-pregnancy wardrobe. I must admit, when I first learned about Hot Mama Gowns I immediately had a sense of envy towards the future mothers who would be able to purchase and wear a Hot Mama Gown. I wish this product was around when I had my children!!