Wee Baby Stuff

The pros over at HGTV share 10 very interesting nursery decorating tips. I love the idea of adding a daybed to baby's room for YOU to use on those nights kiddo is under the weather; it can also serve as a comfy place to nurse.  Note the storage baskets under this example: For the other 9 tips, follow this link to HGTV.    

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Ann Wood's paper mache boats would be a perfect item to add to any little boy or girl's room. Made of readily-available materials, including a large cereal box. Yes...under that cuteness is a big, yellow Cheerio box! Here's the rest of what you'll need to make one: Ann's pattern, which you can download here large cereal box scissors scotch tape ruler exacto knife newspaper- 2 colors wall paper paste paint brushes paint skewers. dowels or...

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Last season Martha kicked off her Baby Shower Show with a tutorial on how to make this sweet bird mobile. A breath of spring and charming too, it would be a lovely addition to any nursery. Here's the supply list: Bird template Heavyweight paper Craft knife Screw punch White glue Embroidery floss 1/8-inch armature wire Wire clippers Brown floral tape Pink and green card stock Flower craft punch Leaf craft punch Hot-glue gun and hot-glue...

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I came across this fabulous video today that shows the entire process of sewing cloth diapers. Not only is the video great, it also includes a link to the pattern and some startling statistics about disposable diapers. So how do these DIY cloth diapers act like disposables? They have that nice tight fit around the legs! Make some and save lots of money for baby's college fund AND save the planet for baby to enjoy...

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Dana took a man's sweater and downsized it into the cutest little boy's sweater ever. She tells us that a beginner can easily do this project with just a few supplies. They include: a man or woman's sweater 1/4 yard knit ribbing iron & ironing board thread, scissors, etc. sewing machine kid sized vest to use as a pattern To see the entire tutorial, head on over to Dana Made It. Via.

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The previous owners of this home allowed their children to paint their names all over the walls. I'm guessing, after all their hard work, the NEW owners will not be encouraging such behavior.   After the room was primed and painted, the installed a chair rail, crown moldings and a ceiling fan. They also replaced the door, window casings and baseboards. The only thing left untouched was the laminate flooring. In all, they're estimate for...

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Wallet Pop sat down with registered dietician Susan Burke March, author of Making Weight Control Second Nature: Living Thin Naturally, to get the 411 on so-called, store-bought, healthy kid foods. Here's what's on Ms. March's naughty list: kids' yogurt instant oatmeal fruit juice kids' restaurant meals fish sticks peanut butter rice cakes breakfast bars fruit roll-ups fat free foods To read why these 10 made the list and BETTER OPTIONS for each, follow this link...

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These DIY wall decals would be a PERFECT way to add some interest to baby's room without the commitment or the hassle.  Apartment Therapy was inspired to go the DIY route when spying vintage wallpaper decals at Romp. Here's a list of materials you'll need to make some: Wallpaper remnants or free sample books Pencil and/or SharpieExacto knife and cutting boardScissorsAleene’s Tacky GlueModge Podge and poster board, optionalFoam brush and small containerDry soft cloth Follow this link...

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  The RITMO Prenatal Musical System ($100) delivers all the benefits of music (aka the Mozart Effect) in utero safely and comfortably. Anything mommy listens to on her MP3, she can share with her baby. Once set to a sound level of mommy's choosing, the RITMO adjust accordingly to deliver the tunes to the wee one. For more information and to order, visit Think Geek.

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Whether you like it or not, your wee baby girl will be growing into a big girl bed...eventually. Here are some gorgeous bedroom decor ideas for when that day comes--OR, better yet--for you to incorporated now! The 'heart' pulls are particularly sweet, as are the 'heart' ottomans. I also love the hanging cubbies (next to the mirror) in the blue room. To see even more rooms, follow this link to Freshome.

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