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Active kids means lots of little injuries. Scrapes and cuts are a common occurrence when you have school age children who love to climb, explore and run. As parents, we worry, however, when these minor accidents happen when we're not around or when we're out and about and don't want to carry a bulky first aid kit. Worry no more! The I'M OK! pocket kit contains the most essential items you will need to administer first aid for minor cuts and scrapes. You'll enjoy the convenience of its smart size that easily fits into the pocket of any jacket or pants. I'M OK! pocket kit is great for parents, babysitters, or anyone enjoying the outdoors. Just ask celeb mommies, Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Jessica Alba and Katie Holmes, who won't leave home without it.

I’M OK! Mini First Aid Kit: For On-the-Go Injuries

Active kids means lots of little injuries. Scrapes and cuts are a common occurrence when you have school age children who love to climb, explore and run. As parents, we worry, however, when these minor accidents happen when we’re not … »» Read the article

This product gives a whole new meaning to word smarty pants. No, we're not talking about a junior Einstein, but rather an innovative way for kids clothes to stay up either with or without belt loops. Smartie Pants is a patent pending kids belt designed to combat droopy drawers. Unlike a traditional belt, decorative clips attach to the back of the garment; the elastic draws the clips together, cinching the waistband. Smartie Pants can be used with or without belt loops. One size fits all, just clip and go.

Smartie Pants: No More Droopy Drawers

This product gives a whole new meaning to word smarty pants. No, we’re not talking about a junior Einstein, but rather an innovative way for kids clothes to stay up either with or without belt loops. Smartie Pants is a … »» Read the article

Ladybugs & Lullabies has become a household name in Hollywood since setting the trend in the world of girl’s hair accessories with celebrity moms including Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Brooke Shields and Marcia Cross snatching up the adorable accessories for their little girls. But girls aren’t the only ones who want to have fun, boys do, too, and Ladybugs & Lullabies acknowledges that with their ultra cool and edgy Cool Cuffs line. We're sure it won't be long before we see our favorite Hollywood boys sporting their favorite Cool Cuff!

Cool Cuffs for the Cool Kids on the Block

Ladybugs & Lullabies has become a household name in Hollywood since setting the trend in the world of girl’s hair accessories with celebrity moms including Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Brooke Shields and Marcia Cross snatching up the adorable accessories for … »» Read the article

Enjoy doing art projects with your kids? Then you'll love Clementine Art, a natural, fresh, real way of doing art with children. This full line of natural paint, glue, modeling dough, crayons, crayon 'rocks' and markers is inviting and open-ended, encouraging children to create real art. We love the fact that since these art supplies are all natural, they support the healthy development of your child.

Clementine Art: Eco-friendly Kids Art Supplies

Enjoy doing art projects with your kids? Then you’ll love Clementine Art, a natural, fresh, real way of doing art with children. This full line of natural paint, glue, modeling dough, crayons, crayon ‘rocks’ and markers is inviting and open-ended, … »» Read the article

One glimpse of this adorable mom and baby brand, and you can't help but fall in love. Bohemian baby lifestyle brand Rikshaw Design is known for its Indian block printed baby apparel, accessories and bedding. Recently, they launched bedding and kurtas for moms! Their chic kurtas are block printed on incredibly soft Indian cotton voile and include hand stitched details. They come in a traditional style which fits like a tunic for $70, and tuxedo style which fits like a blouse for $85.

Rikshaw Design: Bohemian Style for Mom & Baby

One glimpse of this adorable mom and baby brand, and you can’t help but fall in love. Bohemian baby lifestyle brand Rikshaw Design is known for its Indian block printed baby apparel, accessories and bedding. Recently, they launched bedding and … »» Read the article

Every little girl wants to carry their baby dolls like mom does. Now she can with MyWallaby Doll Carrier. This pint size baby doll carrier is perfect for every girl's favorite doll or stuffed animal. Girls will also love the fact that it functions as a hip, stylish messenger bag. Violet Affleck sure does, having been spotted out and about with a big smile and her MyWallaby Doll Carrier.

MyWallaby Doll Carrier: The Doll Carrying Purse

Every little girl wants to carry their baby dolls like mom does. Now she can with MyWallaby Doll Carrier. This pint size baby doll carrier is perfect for every girl’s favorite doll or stuffed animal. Girls will also love the … »» Read the article

Always struggling to get your kids to wear a helmet when they ride their bike or scooter? Finally, there's a fun accessory that has kids cheering to wear their helmet. Children actually want to wear their safety helmet when they have a Tail Wags helmet cover they adore. Let your kids have fun but keep them safe when they play with these adorable helmet accessories. Plus once parents see them, they will want one for themselves!

Tail Wags: Fun Helmet Covers

Always struggling to get your kids to wear a helmet when they ride their bike or scooter? Finally, there’s a fun accessory that has kids cheering to wear their helmet. Children actually want to wear their safety helmet when they … »» Read the article

We've all seen the fun, cute bows, hairclips, ties and headbands worn by Naleigh Kelley, Dolly and Charlie O' Connell, Stella McDermott, Honor Marie Warren, and more. Now your little girl, too, can get this celeb tot look with Gum Drops Hair Candy. This fun, super sweet line of hair accessories brings out the little girl in all of us. And, just like candy, you can't stop at just one.

Gum drops Hair Candy: Sweet ‘n Stylish

We’ve all seen the fun, cute bows, hairclips, ties and headbands worn by Naleigh Kelley, Dolly and Charlie O’ Connell, Stella McDermott, Honor Marie Warren, and more. Now your little girl, too, can get this celeb tot look with Gum … »» Read the article

We recently discovered Happy Blankie, soft, oversized cuddly animals that are the perfect combination of stuffed animal and blanket. Pretty neat right? But that's not the best part. Every time someone buys a Happy Blankie, an identical blanket is given to a child in a hospital, orphanage or distressed situation around the world. How cool is that? Their mission is "one to love" and "one to give". What a great lesson for every child! Celebrity moms Brooke Shields, Tori Spelling, Courteney Cox and Kelly Rutherford all agree.

Happy Blankie: One to Love and One to Give

We recently discovered Happy Blankie, soft, oversized cuddly animals that are the perfect combination of stuffed animal and blanket. Pretty neat right? But that’s not the best part. Every time someone buys a Happy Blankie, an identical blanket is given … »» Read the article

Kim Raver: My Boys Have a Crazy Amount of Energy

Kim Raver: My Boys Have a Crazy Amount of Energy

Actress and Grey’s Anatomy star, Kim Raver has stolen our hearts for years in shows like Third Watch, 24, Lipstick Jungle and as Dr. Teddy Altman on Grey’s Anatomy. She’s currently set to star in Bond of Silence a Lifetime … »» Read the article

Summertime means lots of outings to the beach or pool. And with temperatures soaring, there's plenty of water time left. This Summer, after letting your baby splash around, wrap him or her up in a plush, cozy hooded towel from Bebe au Lait. The Bebe au Lait Hooded Towel Collection is made from soft, absorbent 100% cotton terry and is trimmed in their beautiful signature prints. It's fashion meets function at it's best.

Bebe au Lait: Beautiful, Plush Hooded Baby Towels

Summertime means lots of outings to the beach or pool. And with temperatures soaring, there’s plenty of water time left. This Summer, after letting your baby splash around, wrap him or her up in a plush, cozy hooded towel from … »» Read the article

Celebrity Chef Gale Gand: “Everyone Needs a Little Indulgence”

Celebrity Chef, Gale Gand, was the host of the long running Food Network’s “Sweet Dreams,” judge on “Top Chef”, and has appeared on Martha Stewart, Oprah, Iron Chef America and Baking with Julia. When she’s not baking, Gale is running … »» Read the article

We all know that having a baby means carrying lots of stuff. Diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, burp cloths, formula, you name it. That's when we, as parents, turn to the diaper bag. A must-have commodity for every new mom and dad. However, these days, no one wants to carry an oversized, clunky bag that screams diaper bag. Fortunately, thanks to Momma Couture, carrying a diaper bag can be done in style while offering even better function for baby stuff then the previous generation of bags.

MommaCouture: Stylish, Insulated Diaper Bags

We all know that having a baby means carrying lots of stuff. Diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers, burp cloths, formula, you name it. That’s when we, as parents, turn to the diaper bag. A must-have commodity for every new mom and … »» Read the article

We were recently introduced to BabyChix.com, an online baby gift boutique filled with truly unique gifts. Everything from hand crocheted baby blankets, custom disposable diapers to towel hoodies and Mommy Belly Butter creme can be found in this adorable online store. We love the brand's signature product-the BabyChix Ceramic Diaper. Talk about a fun keepsake gift! They’re available in 3 sizes and are super handy for storing all kinds of baby accessories near the changing table. They're also great as floral arrangements, tabletop settings for baby showers or as a general catch-all for miscellaneous stuff. The ceramic diaper comes in a variety of styles and colors as well featuring sayings such as "Change Me" and "My Stuff"or you can even personalize it with initials.

BabyChix: Keepsake Ceramic Diapers

We were recently introduced to BabyChix.com, an online baby gift boutique filled with truly unique gifts. Everything from hand crocheted baby blankets, custom disposable diapers to towel hoodies and Mommy Belly Butter creme can be found in this adorable online … »» Read the article

Wish these had been around when I was having my kids. Fitness programs to keep you in tip top shape while pregnant, help you get through labor and get you back into pre-bump shape after delivery. The Fitmom series of three DVDs from Andrea Page covers it all-strength and endurance while pregnant, yoga poses to ease the labor and delivery process and toning and sculpting to get back to pre pregnancy shape.

Fitmom DVDs-Fitness Programs for Pregnancy, Labor and Postnatal

Wish these had been around when I was having my kids. Fitness programs to keep you in tip top shape while pregnant, help you get through labor and get you back into pre-bump shape after delivery. The Fitmom series of … »» Read the article

How do actresses like Ali Larter manage to look so flawless? When they're working with celebrity and movie make-up artist, Christina Smith, the answer is simple-SmartCover beauty products. Christina Smith is a two-time academy award nominee and uses SmartCover while working with celebrities such as Ali, Julia Roberts, Gisele Bundchen, and Angie Harmon on movie and television sets. Christina most especially loves SmartCover's Perfect Touch, the on-the-spot concealer that covers every flaw you want to hide.

SmartCover’s Perfect Touch: For Flawless Beauty

How do actresses like Ali Larter manage to look so flawless? When they’re working with celebrity and movie make-up artist, Christina Smith, the answer is simple-SmartCover beauty products. Christina Smith is a two-time academy award nominee and uses SmartCover while … »» Read the article

Every baby and child loves a yummy blanket to cuddle up in. They love it even more when it's personalized with their name and birthdate. Introducing Butterscotch Blankees, adorable, customized blankets that make for a beautiful gift upon baby's arrival and will become a lifelong keepsake. Even the packaging is charming as the order arrives wrapped like a piece of butterscotch candy with tied bronze tulle ribbons on both ends.

Butterscotch Blankees: Personalized Blankets for Babies & Kids

Every baby and child loves a yummy blanket to cuddle up in. They love it even more when it’s personalized with their name and birthdate. Introducing Butterscotch Blankees, adorable, customized blankets that make for a beautiful gift upon baby’s arrival … »» Read the article

Who knew that making a mistake could be so much fun! Kids will be a little more excited about doing their homework with KidsErasers. This entertaining collection of erasers will turn every child (and many parents) into pencil users. With erasers like hamburgers and fries, iPods, cell phones, skateboards, donuts and pancakes, penguins, elephants and rubber duckies, how can you resist?

KidsErasers: Making Homework Fun

Who knew that making a mistake could be so much fun! Kids will be a little more excited about doing their homework with KidsErasers. This entertaining collection of erasers will turn every child (and many parents) into pencil users. With … »» Read the article

For celebrity parents, beauty sleep is no joke – it’s a must-have! Luckily, the Good Nite Lite is helping some celeb mommies and daddies get a longer night’s sleep. The Good Nite Lite uses visual cues to help teach children when the appropriate time is to get out of bed in the morning. It features a friendly, glowing caricature face that changes from a Moon to a Sun at the programmed “wake-up” time and from a Sun to a Moon at the programmed “bedtime.” With the help of their parents (or grandparents), children rapidly come to associate the moon image with the knowledge that it is still bedtime and the sun with the idea that it is the correct time to wake up.

The Good Nite Lite: Helping Kids and Parents Get a Good Night’s Sleep

For celebrity parents, beauty sleep is no joke – it’s a must-have! Luckily, the Good Nite Lite is helping some celeb mommies and daddies get a longer night’s sleep. The Good Nite Lite uses visual cues to help teach children … »» Read the article

We just discovered this fabulous line of maternity body stylers that allows every fashionista with a baby bump to continue wearing the most stylish and trendy clothing without being self-conscious about her tummy. Blanqi is founded on the philosophy that pregnancy is not a compromise. It's made for the stylish mama-to-be who wants to be more glamorous than ever throughout her pregnancy.

Blanqi Body Stylers: For the Fashionista with a Baby Bump

We just discovered this fabulous line of maternity body stylers that allows every fashionista with a baby bump to continue wearing the most stylish and trendy clothing without being self-conscious about her tummy. Blanqi is founded on the philosophy that … »» Read the article

Moms and dads everywhere struggle with getting their little ones to sleep. Did you know that swaddled babies sleep better? Swaddle Designs founder Lynette Damir sure did and, consequently, developed the ultimate receiving blanket line and called it SwaddleDesigns. Swaddling can seem complicated, however, to new parents. This is why SwaddleDesigns blankets are large and square with swaddling instructions sewn to the edge of the blanket, so parents have an effective swaddling technique at their fingertips. Now everyone, moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers can swaddle like a Pro! There are plenty of celebrity moms are swaddling like pros too. The brand has an impressive list of celeb mommy enthusiasts including: Tori Spelling, Brooke Burke, Alison Sweeney, Bridget Moynihan, Marcia Cross and many more. Famous identical triplets and new mommies, Erica, Jaclyn, and Nicole (Erica is married to Dr. Phil's son) even collaborated with the company on a special Triplets Paisley collection. Jaclyn is pictured above with daughter Chanel cozied up in her Swaddle Designs blanket.

Swaddle Designs: Making Swaddling Simple

Moms and dads everywhere struggle with getting their little ones to sleep. Did you know that swaddled babies sleep better? Swaddle Designs founder Lynette Damir sure did and, consequently, developed the ultimate receiving blanket line and called it SwaddleDesigns. Swaddling … »» Read the article

Ever wonder what kind of baby furniture has made the must-have list in Hollywood? If you ask celeb mommies Bree Turner, mom of newborn Stella Jean, and Karolina Kurkova, mom to 8-month old Tobin, they will tell you that their nurseries are decorated with the contemporary, sustainable and customizable line of Muu baby furniture.

Muu: Baby Furniture for Celeb Baby Nurseries

Ever wonder what kind of baby furniture has made the must-have list in Hollywood? If you ask celeb mommies Bree Turner, mom of newborn Stella Jean, and Karolina Kurkova, mom to 8-month old Tobin, they will tell you that their … »» Read the article

If you're a parent concerned about the toxicity of the plates, cups and utensils your kids eat and drink from, you will love this new eco-friendly tableware. Made from corn, yes, we said corn, Mother's Corn is non-toxic, anti-bacterial, bio-degradable and contains no environmental hormones. Already popular in the Far East, Mother's corn is safe for kids and the environment and helps to protect the earth for generations to come. Since Mother's Corn is made from the natural resource of corn starch, environmental hormones, carcinogens, and heavy metals are not found in their products. It is totally safe when babies chew the container or when it contains hot foods. And, unlike other corn plastic containers which are disposable, Mother's Corn offers excellent durability. A couple of drawbacks are that the products are not microwave or dishwasher safe as it will shorten the life of the products, however, Mother's Corn tableware is quickly and easily cleaned by handwashing. Choose from a wide variety of convenient tableware products, including cereal bowls, cups of varying sizes (with or without lid), sectioned plates, spoon and fork set, and all inclusive sets. In addition, the company offers cutting boards and sink strainers made of the same bio-degradable resource. Exclusive CBS Offer: Enter coupon code hollywood01 for a 25% discount on your order.

Mother’s Corn: Eco-Friendly TableWare for Kids & Babies

If you’re a parent concerned about the toxicity of the plates, cups and utensils your kids eat and drink from, you will love this new eco-friendly tableware. Made from corn, yes, we said corn, Mother’s Corn is non-toxic, anti-bacterial, bio-degradable … »» Read the article

Want your little tot to speak a second language? A new iPhone application by Little Pim has made this easier than ever. Have your little munchkin learning French, Spanish, Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Italian and more in no time with this handy educational tool. The application, “Little Pim Word Bag,” is designed for children ages 1-4, and is the first children’s iPhone application tied directly to an educational DVD language learning series.

Little Pim: iPhone Application Teaches Tots Foreign Language

Want your little tot to speak a second language? A new iPhone application by Little Pim has made this easier than ever. Have your little munchkin learning French, Spanish, Hebrew, Mandarin Chinese, Italian and more in no time with this … »» Read the article

Every mom wants to feed her baby the best and freshest food – but it’s not always possible to select fresh ingredients and make your own. Luckily you don’t have to worry anymore. Celebrity chef, Tyler Florence has created an organic gourmet baby food called, Sprout. It's certified organic, made entirely from nature’s purest ingredients, without any preservatives, sugar, starches or fillers and cooked to perfection for maximum flavor. Plus, it comes in a convenient pouch package that makes into a bowl so it’s easy to use when you’re on the go.

Sprout Organic Baby Food: Fresh and Nutritious

Every mom wants to feed her baby the best and freshest food – but it’s not always possible to select fresh ingredients and make your own. Luckily you don’t have to worry anymore. Celebrity chef, Tyler Florence has created an … »» Read the article