Baeba 360 spoon

I LOVE BAEBA :P
Would this be force-feeding? Ha just kidding? :P
Wonder if this is a useful product or not.
Cool design!

Personal – Dream II

I was hanging out with God again in my dreams. This is the second time He came to me in my dreams. This time, He was just hanging out with me in my room sitting on my bed. One thing I asked Him was if the first thing I’ll do is see Him when I get to Heaven. He gave me an answer, but I forgot what He said!! (Lol oh God I think He did that on purpose, hehe.) I do remember that I felt good… Like I nodded in pleasure or something. I wanted to do something nice for Him so I massaged His scalp, lol. This was not weird at all. GAHH and I can’t remember what we talked about, but that’s ok. It was meant to be that way. All I know is that it was super fun and good.

[God - I really enjoyed my time just chilling and talking with you. It was laid back. Thanks! :]

Afterwards (maybe few days or a week? still in my dream), someone asked me if I really believed that it was God who came. I was totally happy and knew it was God who I hung out with. It made me reassured and happy.


I woke up and told my husband and want to know what he said? Lol so cute… He said, “you’re so lucky.” The way he said it was like a cute kid. :]

I don’t think I’m holy, have powers, or anything. It was just sweet. So I wanted to share something personal. I wanted this because lately I’ve been starting to think that what I do is “not that bad” and becoming way more secular. So, I’m glad God came and paid me a visit. :]



 This was Part I.

Hana's CGRC #84

The act of raising children confronts our narcissistic selfishness and invites us to sacrifice our own welfare on behalf of another human being - which, of course, provides marvelous spiritual training.






Hana's Collected Guidelines for Raising Children is a name I made up of ideas I've read, heard, or thought about and have written down. All of these are easier said than done, but hope to keep as reminders for myself. A lot of the time, it's about a healthy balance.

I've been taking prenatal vitamins since Jan 2011. LOL. what the...

That got me thinking and I wrote this journal entry:

I don't have a family of our own yet which is a blessing in disguise that I have recently been able to see. I was all about having our own baby, which of course I am still beyond excited about. But I am also loving my life with just my husband and friends while I can. Just enjoying life and living it right now! I was living in the future until this summer. When I told my husband about taking a break, I got this life that I always had ....back.  It was a weird feeling and epiphany to myself that sunk in bcos I received time and memories that I already had but didnt see before. I was preparing my mind so much for you babies that I wasnt being a 26 year old me. I do want to be a younger mom, but this year has been amazing with experiences that I would not have if I was pregnant. On another note, so excited for our Euro trip next month!!!!!




 i know ive been extreme with this new "ephiphany" of mine, lol. i'll calm down now. thanks! haha

Best Books For Babies

Reblogged: http://swankybaby.net/2012/05/best-books-for-babies.html


There are so many wonderful books out there, but most of the award winning books are geared toward preschoolers or older kids.  What about all those babies we like to read to?  The Best Books For Babies group and website (bestbooksforbabies.org) puts together a best books list from each previous year. Among those involved with creating the group was the late Fred Rogers, aka "Mister Rogers," whose company, The Fred Rogers Company, continues to sponsor the "Best Books for Babies" effort. 

The group is comprised of librarians and other early childhood experts. The group annually reads through hundreds of books before choosing the 10 best books for babies and toddlers.  Here is the "Best Books for Babies 2012." All books were published in 2011 and are listed alphabetically along with comments from the selection committee.

A You're Adorable - Martha Alexander
From cuddly puppies to bright balloons, costumed kids to bouncy babies, this board book offers entertaining illustrations on every page to help parents sing the praises of their very own special someones.

ABC Kids - Simon Basher
Soft colors and simple lines make the pictures in this alphabet book perfect for “point-and-say” reading aloud to the very youngest listener; clever wordplay and unusual ideas keep things interesting and ensure that both parents and children will enjoy sharing the silliness as the years go by.

All of Baby, Nose to Toes- By Victoria  Adler
In sweet pictures and cheerful rhymes a loving extended family celebrates all the wonderful features of their beloved baby.

Goodnight. Goodnight Construction Site-  By Sherri Duskey Rinker
Although hard working through the day, even trucks need to rest.  With drowsy rhyming text this is the perfect way to share the end of day with the very youngest truckers.

Little Chicken's Big Day- By Katie and Jerry Davis.
The loving bond between parent and child comes through loud and clear in this brisk, humorous look at a busy day that features cartoon style illustrations and a humorous repeated refrain.

Little Pookie-  By Sandra Boynton
Counting down ten unique qualities of her darling child, the pig mama in this fun rhyming  board book just might inspire readers to catalog their own baby’s quirks and charms.

My Face Book- Star Bright Books
Crisp clear photographs of babies—smiling, frowning, yawning, silly and serious—are sure to capture the attention of young listeners who’ll likely return again and again to study the delightfully diverse faces found in this slim board book.

First 100 Words-  By Roger Priddy.
From the padded cover to the rounded pages and bright, clear illustrations, this collection of familiar objects, concepts and activities is perfectly designed to share with young listeners.

Orange Pear Apple Bear- By Emily Gravett
Gravett combines four simple words with amusing, energetic illustrations to create a playful book about seeing the world in creative ways (and tasting it too).
 

Red Sled-  By Lita Judge
This almost wordless book reveals the unlikely nighttime adventures of a band of amusing animals who borrow a child’s sled to swoosh down hills in the snowy moonlight.

"..... (Parenting) for self centered people, its a great blessing." - Peter Boyle

The Cradle by Kåre Frandsen

This is a space age pod, style cradle, or bassinet. It cost $3000 plus $200 to ship it. It is one of the most expensive bassinets out there [obviously]. It's super cool, but seriously why do they need to put such a high price tag on it?! This product is one of the very few where I think you would actually use from a newborn to a child, but to me it still does not justify the price. Still so nice to look at, haha.

What You'll Miss About Being Pregnant

http://blogs.babble.com/being-pregnant/2012/04/02/7-things-ill-miss-about-pregnancy/?pid=8562#slideshow

reblogged: http://swankybaby.net/2012/04/what-youll-miss-being-pregnant.html

Katie, a writer on babble.com, realized as she is about to welcome her baby to the world she is going to miss a few things being pregnant. Here she lists what she will miss and I bet you will agree with most of them.

1. Baby Kicks - Only you know what it really feels like when he moves. Only you can feel the little stretches and flutters. It is sad that you won't have this private relationship once he is born. It is only you who knows what makes him go crazy or that he gets hiccups constantly while growing in your belly.

There is nothing more
comfortable than maternity
yoga pants.

2. Maternity Clothes - Pants with elastic waists. Pants without buttons. Dresses without zippers. It's like a dream wardrobe!!

3. Naps - With pregnancy fatigue comes a renewed interest in sleeping during the day and you never ever have to justify it. Someone questions your nap? Just point at your belly. Winner. Every single time.

4. Compliments - When you're not pregnant, it's rare that people comment on your appearance, but once you're pregnant you're "so cute" and you "look so great" and even people you don't know stop to ooh and ah at you. Most will miss those compliments, especially when you are no longer pregant and just awkwardly bloated.

5. Cravings - The thing about pregnancy is, when you find the one food you desperately want, it is the most delicious thing you've ever eaten. No food is as ever as good as it is when you're pregnant.

What did you miss from being pregnant? You can read the rest of Katie's pregnancy misses HERE.






Hmmm really is this so? Don't know if I'll agree with #2. But fun to read!

It's been about 2 years since we have been married now. Yay!! So I decided we are not going to be "trying", and just let it be. I don't want to focus on trying to get pregnant. So the "summer break" I guess is extended to God's time now. ;P

reblogged:  My Kid Would Never Do That!

by Swanky Baby's Mom

Beginning Sunday, April 15th, Dateline NBC will airing a series called "My Kid Would Never Do That". This series will be teaching your kids and you about stranger safety. I really think everyone should watch this. On the Today Show this morning and they did one of those undercover scenarios where a fake ice cream man tries to lure kids into his truck. One of the planted kids is the son of Today Show anchor Natalie Morales, and watching her tear up as she watched her kid get into the ice cream truck was hard to watch. Even though everyone but her son knew it was fake, she basically watched her kid get kidnapped.

I thought I would pass along three crucial steps from Dr. Michele Borba, an educational psychologist, you can teach your kids about stranger safety. I have summarized info given for each step. Please click HERE to read all the detailed information she gives on this important issue.

Step 1 Empower Your Child to Say “No!”
If you want your kids to stand up for themselves, don’t get in the habit of speaking for them.

*Give Permission to Say “NO:” Studies show that kids under the age of nine rarely say “No” to a sexual offender because they were told “to obey adults.” So give your child permission to yell NO!
*Use your gut instinct: A “fear factor” can be powerful in keeping kids safe, but often isn’t used because we fail to help our kids learn to trust their gut instincts.
*Establish a family secret code. Choose a memorable code like “Geronimo,” to give only to family members or trusted individuals responsible for your kids in your absence.
*Teach: “Drop, Holler, and Run.” Teach your child that if he ever needs to get away quickly, he should drop whatever he is carrying, holler, and run.


STEP 2: Help Your Child Recognize Suspicious Adult Behavior
These points are not designed for one discussion, but topics for numerous shorter chats over the years with your kids. Talk about each one in the context of your child’s age and then watch how your child responds.

*Asking for help: Can you help me look for my puppy?” Emphasize that a stranger does not ask kids for help.
*Offering treats: “I have a skateboard in my car. Would you like it?” "I'll let you have one of my kittens (or pet my cat), if you will sit on my lap and watch this video.”
*Feigning an emergency: “Hurry! Your mom was in an accident. I’ll take you to the hospital.”
*Flaunting authority: “I think you’re the kid who hurt my son. Come with me and we’ll go find your parents.”
*Pretending to be an official: “I’m with the F.B.I. and this is my badge. You must come.” (Tell your child to call you ASAP to verify the situation.)
*Faking friendship. “I’m an old friend of your dad’s. He asked me to come over. Can you take me to your house?”
*Keeping a “secret.” Predators often try to make kids promise to keep the abuse a secret. Teach your child: “If any adult asks you to keep an uncomfortable secret, tell me.” You might say: “It’s okay to not keep a secret even if you promised an adult.” *Needing personal information: “I need your phone number so I can contact your parent.” Stress to your child: “Do NOT give out personal information. Then teach: “An adult does not ask a child for personal information. They ask the child’s parent.” (An exception is the child’s school).
*Requiring kids to open the door.” Stress repeatedly to never open the door to someone who is not an immediate family member. Explain that anyone who is a friend will understand your rule and not mind waiting. Stress: “Don’t say anything. Find a parent!” If you’re not home, tell your child to phone you from a backroom or 9-1-1 if in danger.


STEP 3: Rehearse Stranger Safety Skills Repeatedly
The best way to teach any skill is to show what it looks like, and then practice over and over until the child can use the safety skill without you.

*Watch the Dateline special “Stranger Safety” with your child and use the examples of the children who got on the truck – as well as the children who did not.
*Consider your child’s age, developmental level and the safety skills he needs at that point in his life.
*National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) have shown that 85 percent of kids found alive after being abducted did not consider their kidnapper to be a stranger, which is all the more reason to teach different types of safety tips.

Exmobaby Sensor Suit

Reblogged: Exmobaby Sensor Suit by Swanky Baby's Mom


Your baby cries and again you say "I wish I knew what he wanted!" An infant is unable to tell you when he's hungry, tired, or ill, so crying, smiling, or babbling is the best he can do to get help.

Wouldn't it be amazing if you could actually predict your baby's mood and know exactly what he wanted? Well, now you can with the Exmobaby sensor suit. It is a wireless biosensor garment (onesie) which measures your baby’s temperature, movements and heart rate via sensors built in to the fabric.

This sensor suit is outfitted with non-contact ECG and can measure movement, skin temperature, and moisture, and then send the collected data off, with a range of up to 100 feet. It will be able to accumulate enough data about your baby, then give an indication of his or his current and future emotional states via emotion detection algorithms which measure energy and alertness, as well as mood.

The suit has three sensors with elastic to keep them close to the child. The suit is completely washable, hypoallergenic, cotton, and comes in pink or blue. Ready to buy one for every day of the week? Well, maybe the price will halt your dreams of finally understanding your baby.

$1,000.00 - The base model which fits babies up to 12 months old, has 6 months of online service, the PC and smartphone software, and a Zigbee transceiver.

$2,500.00 - The deluxe model, which includes one of each of the four garment sizes, and the same services as above.



Wow... really... hmmm... Ok.

Hana's CGRC #623

We must contain anger within its proper season and bring it to an end as soon as we can, lest it give to resentment and bitterness.


Hana's Collected Guidelines for Raising Children is a name I made up of ideas I've read, heard, or thought about and have written down. All of these are easier said than done, but hope to keep as reminders for myself. A lot of the time, it's about a healthy balance.