Oh, brother! Healthy mamas know pregnancy is a natural process that usually packs on the pounds, but that doesn't make the experience of gaining and losing weight any easier or more comfortable. Some ladies eat for two while pregnant and aren't surprised when the scale tips in a not-so-favorable direction, while others retain water, which accounts for some of their excess weight. But what's a new mom to do once that baby is delivered? Here's a look back at some of our most popular baby weight coverage for tips and support shedding those pesky pounds.
Jennifer Aniston munches on chips to chat about her bikini bod and baby rumors at The Switch junket. Leighton Meester is back on the Gossip Girl set after revealing more music plans, and Sandra Bullock's booty dance is one of the most memorable moments from the Teen Choice Awards!
Big birthday number seven means your little guy is growing up. Give 'em a real celebration with a sweet cake that showcases their favorite things. For a confection that wows it's all about your child's interests. So, click on for some crafty ways to decorate the seventh birthday cake!
Huggies® Brand has five tips to keep your travels safe, mouths fed, and hands poo free! When you're getting ready to hit the road for one last Summer hurrah, be sure to pack the essentials:
1. First aid kit: bandages, ointments, and slings, oh my!
Huggies® Baby Wipes are the thickEST* wipes to tackle even your biggest summer travel debacles and help keep poo off you during messy moments on the road- helping you live poo free!
The swing has swung! While women swear by the baby swing because it gives a new mama a bit of freedom — she can hop in the shower or just rest her hands for a few moments — no piece of baby gear can be all together trusted (even under a parent's close watch) for too long. Well before he reached the weight capacity, my older son reached out of his swing and extended a long arm toward the floor. The gesture almost sent him out of his seat. Fast forward a few years and my lil guy made like Houdini the other day and freed himself from the harness. Then, he attempted to slither free from the moving chair. How did you know it was time to put the old swing away?
Your lil one's portrait has never looked so cool. While plenty of living room walls are covered in traditional family photos, Fancy Little Me converts the boring old portrait into a modern work of art. After sending the company a few of your favorite photos, and selecting a design style (such as the denim one shown here), artists get to work creating a custom image that adds some style to the wall. Based in Australia, Fancy Little Me offers international customers a poster-like option (starting at $161) that is ready for framing as soon as it arrives – about two weeks after the photos are received. The living room never looked so hip, and your tot never looked so abstract!
Selecting an elegant and impressive baby shower gift or baby gift is always tricky, particularly if you aren't incredibly close with the family but want to pay homage to their newest member. A diaper cake, while one of the sweetest, most practical gifts of all, looks decadent. Cut down on the super-sized present by gifting a more petite delight: A mini washcloth cupcake. It's useful (no washcloth goes unused, let me tell you), but a fraction of the cost and doesn't look like you are trying too hard.
Make your own using one or two washcloths rolled into a cinnamon roll-like shape, decorative topper, and a cute cupcake bottom, either fashioned of fabric or a plastic wrapper designed for a real cupcake like the one above. If you're not the DYI type, there's more than a baker's dozen available from crafty sellers on Etsy — like these colorful washcloth flower cupcakes ($7). Shop some of my favorites below.