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March 2006

Spring is here......Spring is here!! Get out and enjoy!!  Be on the
lookout for our Spring Savings Flyer coming soon.  It features great m
oney-saving buys on baby/toddler products, gift ideas for Easter and
Mother's Day and much more.


Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter

1. Feature Baby Products
2. Article: Preparing for a Second Child 
3. Hot Sites to Check Out
4. Motherhood Quotes

 
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**FEATURED PRODUCTS***
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Mini Tots.com
"Exclusive Baby Furniture at Low Prices"

Shop online for exclusive baby furniture, unique cribs and nursery
accessories, baby gear and lots of fun stuff for baby for the lowest
prices. Free Baby Registry, too.

Visit MiniTots to see for yourself our HUGE Selection:
http://www.minitots.com

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THE NEXT GENERATION
"Unique Hand-painted Furniture and Personalized Children's Gifts"

The Next Generation specializes in hand-painted children's furniture,
room decor, and gifts.  Whether you're looking for step stools, growth
charts, bedroom lamps, piggy banks, or table & chair sets, we have what
you're looking for.

Visit us to see our large product selection.
http://www.nxtgeneration.net/


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THE RETRO BABY
"Get Cool, Retro Clothes for your Baby and Toddler"

Get retro, get cool, let's get your baby into Unique Baby Clothes!
A cool collection of  onesies, laptees and raglans for toddlers.


Check out our "Retro Collection" here:
http://www.theretrobaby.com

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Mia Moon
"Gifts for Little Ones"

Unique, quality baby and children's gifts in Canada, including gifts
baskets, handmade keepsakes, personalized gifts, room decor, furniture
and more. Visit MiaMoon.ca for that special gift you've been looking
for!

Check out our "Beautiful Gifts" here
http://www.miamoon.ca

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Personalized Birth Keepsakes
from MyPreciousChild.com

Personalized Birth Keepsakes specifically created for your child and
filled with details of their birth. Choose from 3 beautifully
illustrated backgrounds and create a lasting treasure.

Click here to see our "Beautiful Designs"
http://www.MyPreciousChild.com

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Your Baby Steps Co.
"Adorable Baby Shoe Charms"

Our Exquisite Baby Shoe Charms are a perfect way to remember your
child's younger years.  Our charms are made of 14K Gold with Enamel,
Precious Stones, or Diamonds.  Adorable Baby Shoe Charms, Perfect for 
Mother's Day, as a New Mom Keepsake, or Grandmother Keepsake.  We offer
prices that are less than Half of Retail,  Free Shipping on every order,
and Memories that Last a Lifetime. 

Click here to see all of our "Adorable Baby Shoe Charms"
http://www.YourBabySteps.com

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Preparing for a Second Child:
Tips to Ease the Transition from One Child to Two.
 
By Jennifer Bingham Hull
http://www.growingafamily.com
 
You know you should prepare for your second baby's arrival. But how?
 
The "What to Expect books" that captivated you before now make your eyes
glaze over. You don't need, or want, much new gear. And the first baby
taught you that children sabotage the best-laid plans.
 
However, taking a few steps now can help ease the transition from one
child to two. Prepare yourself, your marriage and your firstborn to
welcome your second baby with the following strategies.
 
*Encourage brotherly love.
Talking to siblings about the new baby is important. But some of the big
sister and big brother books are negative, preparing firstborns for
jealousy, tantrums and strife. Be positive in introducing the new baby.
Discuss how you'll bathe, dress and diaper her together.
 
*Take a labor and delivery class.
You think you remember everything. (How could a woman forget?) But I was
amazed at how much new information surfaced in my second childbirth
class - and how much I had to brush up on just two years after the birth
of my first.
 
*Negotiate daddy care.
Be specific about your husband's future role; consider what has and
hasn't worked with your first child. Have dad assume more duties with
your firstborn now. It will be easier later if he knows the ropes.
 
*Purchase a double stroller.
Your toddler may be big enough to walk, but he'll stage a sit-down
strike when you stroll baby sister. Buy a double stroller if your
firstborn is under age 4. The front-to-back ones are easier to maneuver
through doors.
 
*Get organized. 
One child is a relationship. Two is a small business. Make sure you've
got a good planner. PDAs like the Palm can program events to repeat each
week, which is great for scheduling kids' activities.
 
*Consider preschool.
 School can provide the big brother to a new baby with a welcome world
of his own, while offering you time alone with your second child. Start
classes before the baby arrives so your older child won't feel like he's
being shipped out because of his new sibling.
 
*Upgrade your tote.
 Forget the sleek designer diaper bag. Function trumps form as the
family grows. Get a bag with pockets on the outside so you can grab the
rattle and the juice box before the stoplight turns green.
 
*Request a gift.
 Not for the baby. For you! First-time moms get big showers. Women
expecting the second child often get ignored. Ask for a pretty bathrobe,
a bracelet or something else that will fit despite those extra pounds.
 
*Relax.
Newborns sleep a lot and don't steal siblings' toys. Chaos doesn't
really set in until the second child becomes mobile. Early on parents
often enjoy a honeymoon period. Prepare to savor those baby moments -
they're even sweeter the second time around!
 

About the Author
Jennifer Bingham Hull is an award-winning author and mother of two. Her
book, Beyond One: Growing a Family and Getting a Life, looks at the
changes having the second child brings. Jennifer's articles have
appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Parenting, Working Mother and many
other publications. For more tips, visit http://www.growingafamily.com,
where you can contact her to receive this "Life Beyond One" column
regularly and sign up for her free newsletter


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*CHECK OUT THESE HOT SITES**
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African Violet Slings - http://www.africanvioletslings.com

Purple Caterpillar Creations - http://www.purplecaterpillarcreations.com

Stardust Kids - http://www.stardustkids.co.uk

PUR Bebe - http://www.purbebe.com

Baby Sheets - http://www.sheetworld.com

Lullaby Creations - http://www.lullaby-creations.com

Special Delivery Baby Showers -
http://www.specialdeliverybabyshowers.com

The Patchwork Bear - http://www.thepatchworkbear.com

Mia Moon - http://www.miamoon.ca

Made with Love - http://www.madewithlove.bravehost.com

Adriana Primadonna - http://www.adrianaprimadonna.com

Baby Baskets Galore - http://www.babybasketsgalore.com


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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
- David Viscott

"You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you." 
- Mary Tyler Moore

"There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother."
-Sarah Josepha Hale

"There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets in
the future."  - Graham Greene


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