Marie Rinkowski-Spangler is Baltimore’s babywearing expert and is certified through Babywearing International.  In this entry she puts the My Baby Nest baby sling to the test: I totally get it.  The idea is to have the comfort, support, safety, and cuddliness of a wrap, but easier to learn and faster to put on.  I think [...]

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Are you looking for hip baby products at great prices?  Check out Baby Steals- a deal of the day site.  Basically, every weekday they post one product (sometimes in various styles, sizes, and colors) that is reduced by 50% at least (sometimes more).  They are usually overstocks from past seasons, but, It is always trendy [...]

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Special Beginnings Birth and Women’s Center will host its fall Natural Baby and Child Fair, Sunday, November 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors will be on hand to offer their goods, just in time for the holiday season.  It’s also a great opportunity to check out Special Beginnings and its array of [...]

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Are you a babywearing mama (or papa) who’s secretly jealous when you see parents with strollers at the coffee shop? Do you cringe at the prospect of your child putting her mouth all over the high chair that’s been used by a dozen other kids and has the food stains to prove it? Have you [...]

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A baby carrier is a staple in the world of baby gear must-haves, but, with all the Baby Bjorns you see out on the streets, you wonder when people will catch on to all the wonderful baby wearing options there are these days. One of the top runners is the ERGO Baby Carrier.I call the [...]

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