Epicuren Baby skin care received applause and praise from some of Hollywood's most glamorous stars at the GBK Golden Globe swag event. The new products, including the Baby Daily Wash, Baby Daily Lotion and Baby Diaper Spray, and their environmental mission were recognized as the perfect gift for both baby and planet by many of the attending celebrities including:

Madeline Zima of Californication: I really want the Epicuren Baby for my pregnant friend. It's great. Such good stuff

From 90210 beauty AnnaLynne McCord: I can't wait to give the Epicuren Baby lotion to my niece. It smells amazing She will love it

Celebrity moms were also impressed by Epicuren Baby's quality and purpose. Marisol Nichols from 24 – new mother of a 3 month old said: I'm so happy to have found these products. I have a new baby and have really been needing the best thing for her. I totally love this. The diaper spray feels amazing, and it's so great that the Epicuren Baby products don't use any of the bad stuff

Teri Polo, a long-time fan of Epicuren Baby products, had this to say: As a mom I am thrilled to finally find skincare products for my baby that work using only natural ingredients so I know they are safe for my family. Epicuren Baby products are wonderful to use and are made with such care for both children and our planet.

Epicuren Baby's commitment to green production practices received high acclaim and support by Hollywood's elite dads and dads-to-be attending the GBK Golden Globe swag event. Iron Man's Shaun Toub is planning a family with his beautiful fiance, Lorena. Thrilled to learn of Epicuren Baby's solar powered manufacturing and sustainable business practices, he said: Unbelievable. You have to use this Really, it smells sooooo good And it's great that these products are so green. I recycle everything. I'm crazy about it.

Mad Men's (winner of the Golden Globe for best TV drama) Rich Sommer added: I have a 13 month old and this (Epicuren Baby Gift Set) is perfect for her

YoungHollywood.com's camera crew caught up with actor Stephen Baldwin as he made off with his Epicuren Baby Gift Set – check out http://www.younghollywood.com/videos/fashion/swag/golden-globe-swag-shopping.html to see his glowing reaction.

Epicuren Baby is the first all natural, actively healthy skin care line developed specifically for babies and toddlers exclusively formulated with all-natural and certified organic ingredients. Epicuren Baby is designed specifically for parents who want to know they are using only the finest and safest possible products for the health and care of their baby and planet. Manufactured under solar power and free of chemical ingredients, residues and fragrances, Epicuren Baby offers parents and their children the luxury of spa-quality skin care that goes beyond the green trend.

With exclusive episencial (http://episencial.com) aromatherapy oil blends, Epicuren Baby's naturally luxurious skin care supports a lifetime of closeness and good habits with pure, gentle formulations. These products are designed to enhance the nurturing experiences shared with children by fully engaging the sensory pathways stimulated through basic grooming and the loving touch of baby massage.

Epicuren Baby products are now available for wholesalers to purchase at http://www.episencial.com and for retail sales at exclusive spas, children's boutiques and doctor's offices nationwide such as Posh Tots ( http://www.poshtots.com ), New York's Exhale Spa ( http://www.exhalespa.com )and Jenny Becs ( http://www.jennybecs.com ) of Santa Monica. Developed for the specific skin care needs of infants, toddlers, and pregnancy, and featuring the splendid images of world-renown photographer Anne Geddes, the product line includes:

Baby Gift Set — The Epicuren Baby Gift Set, created in association with Anne Geddes, includes the three essential products for every newborn. Nestled in a beautifully decorated and sturdy keepsake box is a 3-to-6 month supply of Epicuren Baby Daily Wash (5.4oz), Daily Lotion (5.4oz) and Diaper Spray (2.4oz) making this the perfect gift for new and expecting moms.

Baby Daily Wash — The Daily Wash is an all-natural liquid, foaming cleanser designed to soothe and cleanse skin without irritating baby's eyes. Infused with our episencial blend of botanical oils to enhance the mother-baby bonding experience, Epicuren Baby Daily Wash features thyme oil to actively support the immune system with its natural antimicrobial qualities. Regular use of Baby Daily Wash discourages cradle cap and diaper rash, yet is suitable for all ages.

Baby Daily Lotion — Safe and gentle for the most delicate skin, Epicuren Baby Daily Lotion includes protective ingredients that help strengthen baby's natural barrier and actively moisturize and nourish without leaving a greasy residue. Enhanced with our proprietary episencial aromatherapy blend, Daily Lotion leaves skin feeling soothed and promotes bonding between mother and baby.

Baby Zinc Spray – Winner of the Parent-Tested Parent-Approved Media award, this all-natural, soothing spray helps prevent skin irritation, such as diaper rash. Epicuren Baby Zinc Spray, comprised of 25 percent zinc oxide, provides a safe and gently effective barrier to help seal out the wetness and germs that cause chafing and irritation to the skin. This episencial aromatic oil blend includes thyme and tea tree for naturally effective antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Our easy, no-touch spray application minimizes mess for you and is more comfortable for your baby.

About Epicuren Baby:
Epicuren Baby is the first skin care company to meet the needs of skin in each stage of development for babies, toddlers and children under five. The mission of Epicuren Baby is to provide mothers and children with safe, actively healthy skin care products that protect and nurture skin.

The brainchild of Kim Walls, M.S. and second generation of the family that developed Epicuren anti-aging skin care, Epicuren Baby's clinically advanced formulas maintain and enhance the natural beauty and protective properties of skin for improved overall health. Designed to support skin's natural immune functions, the use of Epicuren Baby products prevents overexposure to environmental contaminants that may be responsible for common baby skin conditions.

Luxuriously all-natural, Epicuren Baby products are made with the highest quality, certified organic ingredients and are completely free of unhealthy chemical residues. Epicuren Baby products, infused with episencial aromatherapy oil blends, provide a skin care experience that promotes bonding, awakens the senses, and nurtures the soul with products that are healthier for skin, body and environment. For more information visit us online at: http://www.episencial.com and see our video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV2YbVo-lBo.

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Baby Dagny, your destination for just cool baby stuff, introduces Purple Frog Plush Pacifier to the Baby Dagny family. A Soothie pacifier is brilliantly sewn into the stuffed animal body of a purple frog, making it easy for baby to hold and hug. Frog helps keep pacifiers off the ground and in baby's mouth. The Purple Frog Pacifier design is only available at http://www.BabyDagny.com.

Purple Frog is every parent's dream come true, said Andrea McGinty, CEO and founder of Baby Dagny. Thanks to Frog I was able to make it through an entire night without my daughter, Dagny, crying because her pacifier fell out. Even when Frog did fall out, she was able to recognize him in her crib, reach for him and place him right back into her mouth.

Purple Frog is also great for plane rides. Frog comforts babies and helps keep the pressure in their ears equalized. He is a must-have for traveling and it's recommended that parents have multiple frogs, one for the stroller, one for the diaper bag and one for the crib, so they always have one on hand.

Frog is also really durable, said McGinty. Over the years I've accidentally dropped Frog in the pool, rescued him from the mud and even run him over with my car Luckily, he's easy to clean – just toss him in the washing machine. He's just an all-around tough guy

Purple Frog is a best-seller at Baby Dagny and is available in sets of two for $24 and sets of three for $32. Also available are Twin Sets, Triplet Sets and even a set called Cheaper by the Dozen Check out the entire line of Baby Dagny's Plush Pacifier Sets at http://www.BabyDagny.com.

Available styles include Purple Frog, Green Frog, Red Dog, Yellow Duck, Pink Horse, Blue Horse and Multi-Color Horse.

About Baby Dagny

Baby Dagny (http://www.BabyDagny.com), the premier retailer of just cool baby stuff, was founded in 2005 by Andrea McGinty, who was preparing to have a child of her own and had embarked on an endless search for unique baby products. Andrea quickly realized that most retailers carried the same products and that many great products were only being sold in small shops scattered around the world. Having just retired from, It's Just Lunch, a company she founded and helped grow into the largest dating service in the world with over 100 locations, she decided her next venture was to share the vast collection of unique baby products she found with others. Out of her search to find cool baby products Baby Dagny was born with one goal in mind: to bring moms and babies the most unique and useful baby products and gifts out there.

Please visit Baby Dagny online at http://www.BabyDagny.com for just cool baby stuff

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Baby Crib Suffocation Potentials

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is every parent’s nightmare. Some suggestions to guard against SIDS include buying a tight-fitting mattress and using fitted sheets made just for cribs. Recent recommendations instruct parents to put the baby on his back covered with a blanket that reaches only to the chest and is tucked under the mattress on each side. The baby’s feet should be pointing toward the foot of the bed.

Another option is to consider using a sleeper or swaddling in lieu of a blanket. Regardless, don’t add pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillow-like bumper pads or pillow-like stuffed toys to the crib. Any of these can potentially cause suffocation.

As the baby ages, it is still important to use a tight-fitting mattress to avoid entrapment between mattress and crib slats. Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart so that the baby’s head and body cannot fit between two slats. Corner posts cannot exceed 1/16thinch in height to avoid catching the baby’s clothing. Do not buy or modify a crib to have cutouts in the foot- or head-boards. An infant’s head can be trapped in such decorations.

Cribs Must Be Properly Assembled and Maintained

It is paramount that cribs are properly assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Once it is assembled and in the nursery, be sure to watch for any rough edges, broken hardware or loose screws or bolts. This is critical: some of the reported deaths have resulted from something as simple as two loose screws which allowed the drop-side to move out of position and create a suffocation hazard. Likewise, broken slats should be replaced immediately.

Some cribs and playpens are made with mesh sides. Like cribs with slats, these units must be assembled properly and watched carefully for tears in the mesh or the top rail cover. If mesh tears develop, the unit must be replaced. Mesh openings should be less than inch across so that the small buttons on an infant’s clothing will not be caught. The mesh must be securely attached to the top rail and floor plate usually with staples. If so, staples should not be loose or missing.

In summary, cribs must be assembled according to the manufacturer’s directions, and be properly maintained throughout its lifespan. Be especially attentive to loose or damaged parts. Use a tight-fitting mattress with either a sleeper or a blanket up to the baby’s chest and tucked in on both sides of the mattress. Stay away from putting pillows, comforters and stuffed toys inside the crib or playpen. Taking these few guidelines into account will continue to make a crib an infant’s safe haven. As always, check with your child’s doctor for any recommendations.

If you’d like more information on baby and child safety, we invite you to join us at www.homesafetytipsforkids.com.

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Baby quilts are a natural baby bedding product during this time of the year, says Select Bedding merchandiser, Mike Gasik. But a baby quilt serves more purposes than just keeping your baby warm through the winter months. Mr. Gasik continued, The designs themselves are fun, and the material, whether cotton or polyester, is both soft and comforting.

The Select Bedding assortment, which is available now, includes American Home Tex baby quilts, with a variety of designs for baby boys and baby girls. The Beep Beep Baby Quilt is already a favorite boys quilt. It features an array of cars and trucks, all done in a fun patchwork design. The Garden Baby Quilt is a top pick for girls baby quilts, and is a patchwork design of hears and butterflies.

Baby quilts are one of the most versatile baby bedding items. A quilt can be used on any floor to provide a soft and warming area upon which your baby can play, or just hang out, Your Select Bedding baby quilt can be used to bundle your baby when taking him or her out in the cold.

The quilts and blankets bring to more than one hundred, the number of unique designs offered in the baby/toddler section of bedding products at Select Bedding.com. Many of the babies bedding products are sold in sets, making it easy to coordinate the entire crib or bed.

The American Home Tex brand joins other top selling brands like Kimlor, and Mary Grace Designs. SelectBedding baby and toddler bedding products, the perfect choice for outfitting your babys room

About Select Shops owner of Select Bedding

Headquartered in Gilbert, AZ, Select Shops owns the Web's leading destinations for ready-to-install and custom-made home fashions, including SelectBlinds.com, SelectRugs.com, SelectFans.com and now SelectBedding.com. SelectBedding.com, provides a tremendous variety of bedding options. All of Select Shops Web sites offer competitive pricing, convenience, secure online shopping, live assistance, customer satisfaction guarantees and strong warranty programs on all of its products. For more information, please visit http://www.SelectShops.com.

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Basically, a baby monitor is a device that monitors the activities of the baby while you are otherwise occupied. There are audio and audio-visual baby monitors as well as specialized ones that can even sense the body movements of the baby. These baby monitors are available in many brands and models, but it is advisable to buy only the best quality you can afford to ensure accuracy and reliability. There are certain points that you must keep in mind before choosing a baby monitor.

Look for the following features before buying the baby monitor:

1) There are two types of baby monitors, wireless and plug-in. It is recommended that you buy the wireless one, as this one ensures mobility and freedom to use outside of the house. If you buy the wireless baby monitor, you get more flexibility and you are not stuck to only one location. Also, you can take it out with you in the range specified and monitor the activities of your baby while finishing your other chores.

2) Make sure the size of the baby monitor that you buy is not too large. Get a smaller size so that it can be easily clipped or tied to your belt. The portable baby monitors usually come with belt-clips. Size does not factor in much when the goal is to have a clear picture when buying a baby monitor that includes video. These audio-visual baby monitors are usually more bulky.

3) Instead of getting an audio-only baby monitor, it is better to go for a baby monitor with a camera, so you can actually visualize your baby’s activities. These come either black & white or color (usually color costs more). Picture quality varies, especially in low-light conditions. Since your baby is probably going to be sleeping in a darkened room, check that the low-light picture quality is sufficient.

4) Make sure that the microphone that is attached to the camera is ultra sensitive so that you can even hear a pin drop. This is of utmost importance, even more so than the quality of the picture display.

5) Check whether the monitor has other accessories like an alarm clock to remind you of the baby’s feeding times.

6) It is important that your baby monitor has a good range so that you will be able to travel a longer distance and yet keep a check on the activities of your baby.

7) Rechargeable batteries are a must. It’s best if the baby monitor has a low battery indicator.

Buy a baby monitor with multiple channels so you can choose an interference-free channel to transmit on. If your neighbor has a baby monitor, buy a brand that is different from his to ensure that the signals don’t get mixed up. Depending on the frequency of other household appliances such as cordless phones and wireless internet routers, you may need to buy a baby monitor that operates in the frequency zone different from your phone or router.

9) Some more expensive models include motion sensors that can detect if the baby has stopped moving for a period of time in order to prevent SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). For the ultimate peace of mind, get a baby monitor with this feature.

9) Last but not least, check the UL (Underwriters Labs) mark before buying. This ensures UL evaluation for safety.

Apart from these features, you should also utilize recommendations on the performance of the baby monitor from published reports and user comments. This is more important than going by the brand name since some manufacturers produce different models that perform better than others in their product line. Do not focus solely on the cost. Keep in mind the quality. Generally, the baby monitors will start from about 30 to 40 dollars and can go up to 150 dollars or more.

Do yourself a favor and buy the best quality baby monitor you can with the most features.

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Avoid specialty shops. Not all specialty shops sell expensive items, but as a general rule, most do. Stick to online shops and department stores instead – they can give you stylish baby clothing for a fraction of the cost. You should shop when stores are having sales to save as much as 60% off the original price.

If you’re buying for your baby, you should purchase lots of play clothes and just a few special occasion outfits. Babies have no preference as to what they are wearing or how much it cost, so invest in less expensive, comfortable play clothes.

Also, try to buy a size or two bigger than your baby’s size, so the clothes can be worn for a few months. Babies grow very fast. Remember that the different clothing brands have different sizes depending on where they were made. Make sure you have an idea of the baby’s size. To keep the clothes from shrinking, do not use strong detergents when laundering. Strong detergents could also cause skin irritation to a baby’s tender skin.

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Instead of sending a regular bouquet of flowers for the new mother, try an alternative solution. Send the new mom a baby bunch bouquet instead. Save yourself some money and peace of mind knowing the flowers will last forever. If you are wondering what a baby bunch bouquet is, wait no more. It is a nice selection of baby clothes made up to look like a colorful bouquet of flowers. The bouquet comes prearranged with other artificial flowers. Most bunches can be bought in two sizes medium and large, but either size will have a good selection of baby clothes for the new bundle of joy.

Once the baby bunch bouquet arrives baby can use the clothes, but mom can save the fabric and wooden rosebuds to create a lasting keepsake for years. Most gifts will be used and then put away for the next arrival. Not with a baby bunch every time mom looks at the bouquet, she will remember your thoughtful gift you gave her and her little miracle.

Do you have a baby shower coming up? Try using a baby bunch bouquet for the centerpiece and then the mom will get it after wards. The clothing buds are encircled with coordinating colors to compliment the clothes. Some of these bunch’s come with a reusable galvanized pail. Either style of bunches you choose will make an elegant centerpiece presentation at any baby shower. By using one of these bouquets at a baby shower you will save time and money. Think about it, you will be able to decorate and have a conversation starter then mom will have her first gift.

A baby bunch is a natural alternative to flowers as a gift for a new mom. Save your time and your money make it easy on yourself, and order a baby bouquet for your next baby shower or gift for the new mother.

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