Baby in a Mug!

What could be cuter that seeing adorable pictures of babies?

We found one Mom that is blowing up the web with her blog post of baby mugging.

One mommy blogger, mommyshorts.com, thought it would be a unique photo shoot to photograph her little girl appearing as though she was inside a coffee mug.

Instagram was suddenly rushed with fans that requested guests to send in their baby mugging photo pics.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Top 5 Eco-Friendly Baby Products | AllDiaperCakes.com

Eco-friendly baby products are becoming much more popular than in years past.  With all the concerns parents have today with toxins and their child’s safety buying Eco-friendly products only makes sense not only for the family also for the environment.  We have put together our top 5 Eco-friedly baby products for you to purchase as a gift or for your precious new addition.

Here are my top 5 baby products:

    1.  Chewbeads.  Non-toxic jewelry for moms, safe for babies to tug, touch and chew!  This incredible line of Eco-friendly jewelry began while mother-to-be Lisa Greenwald knew there was a need for this type of product.  Created for babies to still be able to chew on mom’s jewelry in a safe way without chemicals and still being able to look and feel stylish.

     2.  Under the Nile.  Founded in 1998, Under the Nile has been a          leader in the organic baby industry, creating the best quality baby toys, apparel and accessories.  All of their baby products are made from 100% hand-selected organic Egyptian cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemical.  They believe that it is essential in our every day lives to become more self-sustaining and truly care about our environment.  They offer the most soft and durable baby products on the market today.  They specialize in unique designs along with function and style.  Ethical, Practical and Affordable. 

    3.  SwaddleDesigns.  Founded in 2002 by RN Lynette Damir.  The inspiration came to fruition while she discovered that families bringing home newborn baby’s were struggling with swaddling.  Lynette saw two major challenges for new parents first, the blanket was too small or too thick and second, they were unsure of how to swaddle the baby correctly.  The great feature with SwaddleDesigns is they supply the swaddling instructions conveniently sewn on each and every blanket.  Manufactured in the USA consistently delivering high quality and sustainable fibers. http://alldiapercakes.com/organic-dots-and-hearts-receiving-blanket-pink/

    4.  Pura.  Winner of multiple awards this extraordinary company offers the safest baby bottles on the Planet…Non-Toxic and truly BPA-free.  Pura bottles are tested by a leading global testing lab and certified to have no detectable levels of Bisphenol-a (BPA), lead, phthalates, or nitrosamines.  All their products feature stainless steel lids, caps and/or infant nipple/spout collars in combination with medical grade silicone.  They also meet or exceed FDA requirements.  Another great feature is the products are 100% recyclable and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.  This is a must have baby product!

    5.  Honest.  Founded by Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan this Eco-friendly brand offers some of the most thoughtfully designed, Innovative and safest products available.  Their line of Eco-friendly products is not only safe but also beautiful, convenient and affordable.  They believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live a sustaining lifestyle.  Most commonly known for their baby products including diapers, training pants, wipes and essentials they also offer cleaning supplies, sunscreen and bath time products.  You will not be disappointed with any of their exceptional 100% Eco-friendly products.  They also offer a free sample kit with a low shipping fee.

Check out our complete line of organic baby products at: http://alldiapercakes.com/organic-baby-gifts/

Top 10 Diaper Bag Essentials

Whether you are new parents or seasoned parents having the most useful baby items in your diaper bag is essential.  Next time you’re headed out with your baby grab these 10 essential items and you’ll be set!  Here are our top 10 items to not leave home without.

1. Changing pads - having the ability to change your baby’s diaper at any given situation is essential.  You can find disposable changing pads or purchase a changing mat that wipes clean and stores easily in the diaper bag.
2. Diapers - It’s a good idea to bring at least one diaper for every hour you’ll be out, plus a few extras just to be sale.  Especially in those early months. 
3. Wipes - You will never carry too many wipes.  You will find that they will be your go to must have.  Perfect for diaper changes, gooey hands and wiping surfaces clean that he baby will come in contact with.
4. Hand Sanitizer - When you are away from areas to wash your hands this is essential to keep on hand.  Also, when you are taking the new baby out on his first visits it’s a great idea to have for others to use prior to handling the baby.
5. Plastic bags - Disposing of soiled diapers in a stress free and convenient way is important.  I found that the Munchkin Arm & Hammer Disposable bags worked great.  Great when on trips in the car.
6. Bottles/Sippy Cups - Carry enough formula or expressed breast milk for the amount of time you will be away.  Newborns east at least every 2-3 hours. 
7. Blanket - Multi-Functional essential used for nursing, changing, shading, burping, shopping, dining and much more.  A must have item to keep on hand at any given moment.
8. Extra Set of Clothes - You just never know when you will need extra baby clothes.  Newborns tend to go through several sets throughout the day.  Better off safe that sorry.
9. Sunscreen/Hat - Protecting infants from the sun is crucial.  Their delicate skin is prone to burns easily and you must take precautions.  Always carry sunscreen and an infant hat to protect their scalp from burning.
10. Emergency Information - Being prepared for any emergency situation is important.  Keep phone numbers of your family doctor and health insurance provider on you at all times.  Here is an emergency contact sheet to fill out and keep safely in the diaper bag.

How To Make A Three Tier Diaper Cake

Diaper Cake How To

A Diaper Cake is not only a great baby shower gifts but also double as a fantastic decorative centerpiece for the table.  The interest is loaded with tons of ideas and creative ways to make you own diaper cake from scratch.

Diaper Cake Master Plan

The first step in creating your own diaper cake is to decide what colors combinations you are looking for and also if you are decorating with a theme in mind. Do a general interest search for what specifics you are after and print out the photo. Follow these simple steps below for a three tier diaper cake.

The instructions given in the next segment will outline how to make a rolled three tier diaper cake.  Very simple and easy project any beginner should be able to accomplish in a few hours.

Supplies needed for the Diaper Cake

1.      200+ package of any brand diapers in size 1 or 2

2.      Card board for three circle layers or diaper box

3.      Large and small rubber bands or Tape

4.      Stuffed animal for top of diaper cake

5.      Ribbon

6.      Bottles, pacifiers or any other decoration to adorn diaper cake

Creating the Diaper Cake

Step one:  Roll all the diapers as tightly as possible securing with the small rubber bands or tape.

Step two:  Cut the circles out of the cardboard or diaper box.  Largest circle should measure 18-20 inches in diameter.  Cut the second piece of cardboard 3 inches smaller than the largest and same with the third piece of cardboard.

Step three:  Start in the center of the largest cardboard circle and arrange a group of rolled diapers and securing with small rubber bands. Arrange rolled diapers around the center until you have reached to edge of the cardboard.  Secure with large rubber band and cover with ribbon.  Repeat process with the remaining layers of cardboard.

Step four:  Stack all three layers and decorate the cake with the baby gifts you have purchased. For the finishing touch top with stuffed animal.

Step five: Enjoy the look on the mother-to-be and guests faces when they see your lovely completed diaper cake confection!

About the author: If you are looking for unique diaper cakes that turn heads at your next baby shower, head over to Laura Lenhausen’s website:  http://alldiapercakes.com. They are one of the leading distributor’s of diaper cakes and unique baby gifts.

Unique Diaper Cakes

Measures approximately 17 inches high x 10 inches in diameter
Arrives beautifully wrapped in clear cellophane.