Baby sunglasses

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Baby Banz and Kidz Banz Sunglasses

The trendy wrap-around infant eye wear with the unique neoprene band are original and effective. Baby Banz sunglasses are safe, tough and clinically tested with 100% UV protection available in 7 cool colors. Blue, Pink, Red, Black, Orange, Purple and Green You wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's harsh glare and harmful UV rays. Until now your infant has had to put up with both. Thankfully there is a solution unique and original Baby Banz.

This quality product offers full protection against UV for 0 to 5 year olds and comes in a trendy wrap around design with a fully adjustable neoprene band. Made from tough polycarbonate, Baby Banz are safe and come in a range of cool colours. We also have Baby Banz sunsuits that are a great match and provide total protection for your child. http://www.jamtots.com/images/680.300.jpg

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Baby spats

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Keep baby's ankles cozy and warm with Baby Spats™!

Three kinds of one-size cozy leg coverings that are perfect for covering your baby's exposed ankles in style. Whether in a baby carrier or stroller, you'll love how Baby Spats™ keeps their ankles warm and cozy!

Microfleece spats are reversible and are made with 2 coordinating layers of non-pilling Malden Mills microfleece. Three snaps open up to allow you to fasten or remove without having to take off baby's shoes.

NEW! Windpro spats are one layer of heavyweight windpro fleece. 2 rows of snaps allow give you extra adjustability for use anytime--even in the winter over winter clothing and boots!

Minkee spats are 2 layers of super soft and cozy minkee fabric for the ultimate fashion statement!



Baby Spats™ are available in 2 great animal prints and many colors and are stretchy so they fit most babies and children from 6 months to 3 years+!

Your baby will be the talk of the town with these trendy new Baby Spats™ by JamTots!


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Celebrity baby names

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The Wackiest Baby Names

SOME OF THE WACKIEST NAMES...

AUDIO SCIENCE
Parent: Actress Shannyn Sossamon
Birth date: May 29, 2003

BANJO
Parents: Actress Rachel Griffiths & husband Andrew Taylor
Birth date: November 22, 2003

DENIM
Parents: Singer Toni Braxton & husband Keri Lewis
Birth date: December 2, 2001
Wacky named sibling: Diezel

DIXIE DOT
Parents: UK TV personality Anna Ryder Richardson & husband Colin MacDougall
Birth Date: April 7, 2003
Wacky named sibling: Bibi Belle

FIFI TRIXIBELL
Parents: Live Aid founder Bob Geldof & UK TV personality Paula Yates
Birth date: March 31, 1983
Wacky named siblings: Pixie & Peaches Honeyblossom

GOD'ISS LOVE STONE
Parents: Rapper Lil' Mo & husband Al Stone
Birth Date: February 24, 2005
Wacky named sibling: Heaven

JERMAJESTY
Parents: Singer Jermaine Jackson & now ex-wife Alejandra
Birth date: 2000

PHINNEUS & HAZEL
Parents: Actress Julia Roberts & Camera man husband Danny Moder
Birth Date: November 28, 2004

PILOT INSPEKTOR
Parents: Actor Jason Lee & girlfriend Beth Riesgraf
Birth date: September 28, 2003

PIRATE
Parents: Korn frontman Jonathan Davis & porn star wife Deven Davis
Birth date: March 18, 2005

POPPY HONEY
Parents: TV Chef Jamie Oliver and wife Julie Oliver
Birth date: March 18, 2002
Wacky named sibling: Daisy Boo

PUMA
Parent: Singer Erykah Badu
Birth date: July 5, 2004
Wacky named sibling: Seven

REBEL
Parents: Director Robert Rodriguez & wife Elizabeth Avellan
Wacky named siblings: Racer, Rocket, & Rogue

REIGN BEAU
Parents: Actor Ving Rhames & wife Deborah Reed
Birth date: September 21, 2000
Wacky named sibling: Freedom

SAFFRON SAHARA
Parents: Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon & wife Yasmin Parvaneh
Birth Date: September 25, 1991
Wacky named siblings: Amber Rose & Tallulah Pine


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Cooking with Kids

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Apple Ladybugs
Originally submitted by Veros L. and modified by Kaboose.com


Let your kids play with their food for a change. They'll love decorating juicy red apples with pretzels for antennas, raisins for spots and eyes and peanut butter for wings, then snacking on them once they work up an appetite.
Ingredients

* 2 red apples
* 1/4 cup raisins
* 1 tablespoon peanut butter
* 8 thin pretzel sticks

Cooking Instructions

1. Slice apples in half from top to bottom, and scoop out the cores using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core them first, then slice. Place each apple half flat side down on a small plate.

2. Dab peanut butter on to the back of the 'lady bug', then stick raisins onto the dabs for spots. Use this method to make eyes too. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.
Nutrition Facts Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 118cal
Total Fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 189mg
Carbohydrates: 24.2g
Fiber: 2.7g
Protein: 2.1g

Preparation Time: 10
Cooking Time:0
Ready In: 10
Servings: 4
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Top Children's Shows

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&pop=1&g=3&tag=genre_tabs;top_shows

Most Popular Shows: Children

Rank Show Year Start/End Overall Score
1. Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends 1984 - 8.6
2. American Dragon: Jake Long 2005 - 8.3
3. LazyTown 2004 - 7.7
4. Are You Afraid of the Dark? 1992 - 2000 8.9
5. Sesame Street 1969 - 8.7
6. Barney and Friends 1992 - 3.9
7. Flight 29 Down 2005 - 9.0
8. Kids Incorporated 1984 - 1993 8.3
9. Legends Of The Hidden Temple 1993 - 1996 9.0
10. The Mickey Mouse Club 1955 - 1959 8.4
11. Mew Mew Power 2005 - 8.4
12. Little Rascals 1922 - 1944 7.7
13. Salute Your Shorts 1991 - 1992 9.1
14. Arthur 1996 - 8.6
15. Goosebumps 1995 - 1998 8.7
16. The Wiggles 2002 - 6.4
17. My Parents Are Aliens 1999 - 8.0
18. Teletubbies 1998 - 2001 2.9
19. The Electric Company 1971 - 1977 8.5
20. So Weird 1999 - 2001 9.1
21. Blue's Clues 1996 - 7.4
22. Bananas In Pajamas 1992 - 7.1
23. The Secret World of Alex Mack 1994 - 1998 9.0
24. Fraggle Rock 1983 - 1987 8.9
25. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? 1991 - 1995 8.6
26. Blue Water High 2005 - 8.2
27. The Doodlebops 2004 - 6.7
28. Ghostwriter 1992 - 1997 8.7
29. Pee-Wee's Playhouse 1986 - 1991 8.5
30. Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers 1989 - 1993 8.7
31. Land of the Lost 1974 - 1976 7.7
32. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 1968 - 2001 8.7
33. Gullah, Gullah Island 1994 - 1997 8.7
34. The Proud Family 2001 - 2005 7.6
35. Captain Kangaroo 1955 - 1984 7.7
36. Popular Mechanics for Kids 1997 - 2001 7.7
37. H.R. Pufnstuf 1969 - 1971 7.5
38. Wishbone 1995 - 1998 8.8
39. Bear in the Big Blue House 1997 - 2006 8.0
40. The Magic School Bus 1994 - 1997 8.7
41. Lamb Chop's Play-Along 1992 - 1998 8.0
42. Go, Diego, Go! 2005 - 5.8
43. The Banana Splits Adventure Hour 1968 - 1970 7.8
44. Cousin Skeeter 1998 - 2001 8.0
45. Bug Juice 1998 - 1998 8.8
46. JoJo's Circus 2003 - 6.6
47. Mortified 2006 - 6.5
48. 3-2-1 Contact 1980 - 1988 7.9
49. VR Troopers 1994 - 1996 8.1
50. Higglytown Heroes 2004 - 6.4
51. Charlie & Lola 2005 - 7.6
52. Mike's Super-Short Show 2003 - 5.6
53. Zoom 1972 - 2005 8.6
54. The Adventures of Robin Hood 1955 - 1958 6.7
55. The Queens Nose 1995 - 6.7
56. Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show 1984 - 1988 8.3
57. Eureeka's Castle 1989 - 1995 8.3
58. The Saddle Club 2001 - 8.2
59. Reading Rainbow 1983 - 8.0
60. The Weird Al Show 1997 - 1998 8.6
61. Postman Pat 1981 - 7.2
62. Muppets Tonight 1996 - 1998 8.7
63. PB&J Otter 1998 - 2000 7.4
64. Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp 1970 - 1972 7.1
65. Make Way For Noddy 2005 - 5.0
66. Adventures in Wonderland 1993 - 1995 7.4
67. Daktari 1966 - 1969 6.8
68. Magical DoReMi 2005 - 7.7
69. The Buzz on Maggie 2005 - 6.0
70. Shining Time Station 1989 - 1997 8.4
71. Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog 1998 - 1999 8.5
72. Howdy Doody 1947 - 1960 6.8
73. Kids Say the Darndest Things 1998 - 2000 7.5
74. Wild & Crazy Kids 1990 - 1992 8.5
75. Caillou 1998 - 5.4
76. Ocean Girl 1994 - 1999 8.6
77. Flipper 1995 - 2000 7.7
78. Romeo! 2003 - 6.1
79. Disneyland 1954 - 1996 8.2
80. Kipper 1999 - 7.0
81. Kidsongs 1994 - 1998 6.9
82. The Brothers Garcia 2000 - 2004 7.9
83. The ABC Afterschool Special 1972 - 1996 7.4
84. Evil Con Carne 2003 - 2004 7.6
85. Wizadora 1993 - 1997 6.6
86. Sky King 1951 - 1959 5.7
87. City Guys 1997 - 2001 8.2
88. Maya & Miguel 2004 - 7.4
89. Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks 2003 - 2005 7.1
90. Fury 1955 - 1960 6.7
91. Finger Tips 2002 - 2004 6.4
92. Zoobilee Zoo 1986 - 1987 8.1
93. Faerie Tale Theatre 1982 - 1987 8.2
94. The Letter People 1974 - 1976 6.9
95. The Story of Tracy Beaker 2001 - 2005 7.4
96. The Jersey 1999 - 2004 8.0
97. Fireman Sam 1986 - 2005 6.6
98. The Mummy: The Animated Series 2001 - 2003 7.6
99. Beakman's World 1992 - 1998 8.5
100. Hi-5 1999 - 6.8

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Planning a Birthday Party

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Birthday Party Rule Number One: The birthday party is for the benefit of the birthday child and his or her friends.

Your primary goal is to make the birthday child feel special. A secondary goal is to ensure that everyone has a good time at the birthday party. The children will remember whether they had fun, not whether your house was spotless or whether you carried out your chosen birthday party theme down to the last tiny detail. As far as I'm concerned, a successful birthday party is one in which no one bursts into tears.

childrens birthday party Cake The first step in planning a birthday party is to sit down with your child and find out what type of birthday party he or she wants. Then determine if your budget, your creativity, and your energy can deliver that type of birthday party. If not, scale down. Don't worry that your preschooler is going to want clowns or ponies. You may be pleasantly surprised. For his first "friend" birthday party (i.e. not just the immediate family), my son wanted to go to the play place at a nearby fast food restaurant. When my daughter turned four, she wanted everything to be pink -- pink balloons, pink lemonade, pink cupcakes, pink napkins. Both birthday parties were incredibly easy and inexpensive.


Birthday Party Rule Number Two: Don't go it alone at the birthday party.

You can't be in two places at once. In birthday party terms, you can't play musical chairs, cut the cake, and direct traffic to the bathroom at the same time. Enlist one or more "big people" (adults or responsible older children) to help you at the birthday party. If your birthday kid is very young, chances are the parents of your guests will ask if they should stay for the duration of the birthday party. The answer is yes! They can help with games, pour the punch, and take care of minor boo-boos. Just be sure to reward them for their service when you pass out the birthday cake. If you don't expect any parents to stay, and you can't talk your best friend into helping, hire one of your regular baby-sitters to help you. It is well worth the investment in terms of stress reduction.


Birthday Party Rule Number Three: Manners matter.

Birthday parties are a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the good manners you know are lurking somewhere deep within your preschooler. Don't wait until the day of the birthday party to start this. Start from the moment you write the invitations. Our preschool has a very important rule: unless you are inviting the entire class, you may not pass out invitations at school. I have never intentionally violated this rule, although one time I didn't realize there was a new girl in my son's class. From that incident on, I have asked the teacher for a class list so I make sure everyone gets invited to the birthday party.

If you don't want that big a crowd, or if there are one or two children in class that your birthday child simply cannot abide, mail the party invitations or deliver them in person outside of the school setting.

Birthday party Cake with Candles Manners are especially important when it comes to opening presents. The first birthday present my daughter ever opened was accompanied by the remark, "I've already got one of these! Take it back to the store and get me something else." Now before every birthday party, we discuss how to handle situations like duplicate presents ("Look, now I have twins!") and gifts that aren't quite to the birthday child's taste ("What a neat idea! How did you know I didn't have one of these?").

The birthday child will thank everyone while opening the gifts. I like to send thank you notes as well, but I admit I don't always get these done. I try to keep a list of each birthday present and the child who gave the gift, then a day or so after the party I ask the birthday child to dictate a thank-you. As soon as my kids can write their names, they sign their dictated thank-you notes themselves.


Birthday Party Rule Number Four: Be sure there's plenty to do.

There is no destructive force greater than a crowd of preschoolers with nothing to do. You need to keep them occupied from the moment the first guest arrives at the birthday party until the last guest leaves. Lucky for you this is not as hard as it sounds. I put out some toys my kids are willing to share so the early arrivals can play while we wait for the others. A big hit one year was a pile of Chubs Stackables diaper wipe boxes that double as giant blocks, that the kids turned into a giant tower, then a wall, then a road. The key to success was that we had enough for everyone at the birthday party (this was when I had three kids in diapers, so we had a lot of blocks!).

childrens birthday party hat When all the guests have arrived for the birthday party, I start the birthday games. For kids this age, I've found that the best type of games are cooperative, rather than competitive. For instance, instead of playing musical chairs, we play a game in which we take away a chair each round, but all of the kids stay in. The goal is to see how many kids can pile on the chairs when the music stops. Instead of working against each other, the kids help each other.

If the kids are getting a little too wild, it's time for a very short story. I like to gather everyone in a circle and tell a story, using the party go-ers as characters. I think up the story ahead of time and write it down on index cards, then go around the circle inserting the kids' names when appropriate. Make sure you have a character for each child present. If you need hints for this, check out the series on storytelling at Circle Time (link below)

Another way to bring down the frenzy of preschoolers at a birthday party is to give them a simple craft project to do. At one birthday party my daughter attended, the guests strung brightly colored beads to make take-home necklaces. At one of our birthday parties, the children decorated party hats which I had cut out of poster board. For my son's last party, the children colored custom placemats that my husband had drawn and then run off on the copy machine as legal-sized copies. This was a great activity to do while they sat at the table waiting for me to get the birthday cake ready.

I always plan a few more activities than I expect we'll have time for. That way, if one is a colossal flop, I can switch to the next activity on the list of birthday games. Conversely, if one is a big hit, we'll continue that birthday game and skip the next one.
Birthday Party Rule Number Five: Don't forget about safety.

You don't usually think of children's birthday parties as especially dangerous, but there a few safety tips to remember that could make the day trouble free.

If you plan to decorate with balloons, remember that balloons are a major choking hazard for young kids. Keep the balloons out of reach or use Mylar balloons.

If you give out birthday favors, make sure they are age-appropriate for your guests. Many of the favors you find in party stores contain small parts that could choke a young child. These favors also tend to break very easily. One of my favorite favors to give for any party is a small jar of Play-Doh. I can get a bag of twelve for under five dollars at Walmart.

If you are holding a birthday party somewhere other than your house, ask each parent to tell you who will be picking their child up at the end of the birthday party. Do not release a child to anyone you don't know. During the birthday party, make sure you have an adult who can run kids to the bathroom if it's not close to where the main action is. Also, make sure you have enough adults to adequately supervise all the kids, and if necessary, assign each adult a kid or two to supervise.

by Kathy Bennett
Kathy is a home schooling mother of four busy children. They live on a farm in rural Missouri, USA.

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Latest Recalls/ Children's Products

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Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard - October 25, 2006 - The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece set which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T. If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children. Read more...

Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group for Choking Hazards - October 24, 2006 - The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. The recalled kits include plastic ears, eyes, noses, mouth, hands, shoes, hats, eyeglasses and jewelry that are used to decorate Halloween pumpkins. The recall includes Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin."The products are labeled for ages 2 and older. Products with small parts intended for children under 3 years old are prohibited due to a choking hazard. Read more...

Baby Cookie Monster Toys Sold with DVD at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking Hazard - October 18, 2006 - The small felt fabric cookie attached to the plush toy’s hand can be removed easily and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard. This recall involves the Baby Cookie Monster plush toy packaged with certain Sesame Beginnings Make Music Together DVDs. The blue plush toy has a small, felt fabric cookie attached to its hand. The plush toy and DVD are packaged in a yellow and green box with the words "Sesame Beginnings" and "Make Music Together" printed on the front. The product is labeled for children ages 6 months and up. Read more...

Consumer Alert: Britax Child Safety, Inc. to Conduct Safety Recall for 'Companion' Child Safety Seats - October 05, 2006 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Britax Child Safety, Inc. is conducting a safety recall campaign, starting September 29, 2006, for the "Companion" rear-facing, infant-only child safety seat (Model E9L14). The recall includes seats produced from October 31, 2003, through June 6, 2004. Due to incorrect assembly of some of the infant carriers, tabs on the bottom of the carrier may not be properly seated. As a result, these child restraints fail to conform to the dynamic test requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems."In the event of a vehicle crash, the carrier would rotate beyond the limit required by the standard, possibly resulting in serious injury or even death to the child. Read more...

Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards - September 27, 2006 - Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation. This recall involves "Suave" brand bath sets that contain a 3-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and various other toy animal and character bath products. The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in this recall are: SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are located on the back and/or bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC code. Read more...

Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers - September 22, 2006 - Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 255,000 Team Talkin’ Tool Bench toys following the deaths of two young children. The Team Talkin’ Tool Bench is a 20-inch tall plastic toy tool bench with an animated red toy saw, a yellow toy drill and a blue toy vice. The toy talks and makes various sound effects, including tool sounds. The product also includes a toy hammer, screwdriver, two 2¼-inch plastic screws, two 3-inch plastic nails and pieces to build a small toy plane. The red Playskool logo is on the front of the brown surface of the tool bench. Read more...

Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard - September 20, 2006 - These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The fleece sweatshirts were sold in youth sizes Extra Small to Extra Large, and have a "Gildan Activewear" neck label. The sweatshirts were manufactured in 12 different colors. These sweatshirts are often used by local print shops to add logos and sportswear decals. Read more...

The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl’s for Strangulation Hazard - September 20, 2006 - These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The recalled hoodie style zip front hooded sweatshirts were sold in four youth sizes S (7-8), M (9-12), L (14) and XL (16.) The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and were available in two colors, Blue Bell and Demitasse. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "Candie’s." Read more...

LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children - September 20, 2006 - The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children. LEGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic pick-up/dump truck that measures about 15-inches high and 19-inches wide with four 7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO DUPLO bricks in the cargo area. The unit has a row of DUPLO "studs" across the top of the cab, molded yellow headlights and stickers on the front and sides of the unit create the idea of a windshield, windows and doors depicting a LEGO figure in the driver’s seat. The LEGO Explore logo is printed on the door stickers. The box of DUPLO bricks is not included in this recall. Read more...

Children’s Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard - September 19, 2006 - These bathrobes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard. The recalled bathrobes are made of 100 percent cotton terrycloth. The bathrobes were sold in several color combinations including: white with pink pockets and a green collar; dark blue with yellow pockets and an orange collar; and light pink with a hood with pig ears, eyes, and nose. The recalled robes were infant and toddler sizes. A label on the inside of the garment reads, "Que Cute." Read more...

LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children’s Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard - September 07, 2006 - A child’s arm can become caught in the activity center’s plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children. The Learn- Around Playground is a multi-colored, plastic musical activity center for young children ages 6 to 36 months. It includes a Slide and Sing alphabet panel and a ball drop on the left side, a Number Rock musical keyboard in the center, and a Flying Rhymes airplane, pop-up LittleLeap, and "smart" book on the right side. "Leap Frog Baby" is printed on the activity center. Item number 10200 is written underneath the activity table below "Made in China." Read more...

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