Father’s Day is coming soon. So, today, I’d like to feature a book that makes the perfect gift for new parents, especially new dads.

The book is called Cheers to the New Mom!/Cheers to the New Dad!: Tips and Tricks to Help You Ace the First Months of Parenthood and was written by Jenna McCarthy, an internationally published writer.

One of the things I like the most about this book, besides the practical advice, is it’s innovative flip-cover design. It’s actually two books in one! The “dad” side is packed with the sort of advice fledgling fathers need (“Things not to ask your wife once the baby arrives: What’s for dinner? When do you think you might lose that weight? Why is s/he still crying? Did you wear those pajamas all day? What were we thinking?”). Also popular are the “happy parents make happy babies” tips on caring for yourself and your partner. The publishing date was 4/09 and it is already in bookstores nationwide; in fact, Barnes&Noble recently featured it on a special Mother’s Day display—and likely will do the same for father’s day.

You can visit Jenna’s website at http://www.jennamccarthy.com.

“Cheers” is available on Amazon, of course, as well as dozens of other online retailers.
Price: $11.66

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This Giveaway is for US residents only. We’ll have 1 lucky winner.
How to enter (required): answer the following questions: do you think books help new moms and dads (especially those that have their first baby) cope with parenthood? How come?

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The giveaway ends on June 20, 2009.

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*The winner will be announced via e-mail and has 2 days to get back to us or other name will be chosen.

Thank you, Jenna, for this wonderful giveaway!!:)

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This is one very cute gift for babies!

It comes in pastel colors for baby girls and white – blue for baby boys. More surprisingly, the sections are made of essential products for babies: a 100% cotton blanket, a terry hooded towel, a quiltet tote bag, a quiltet changing pad, a terry toy and a wrist rattle.

The packaging is absolutely adorable! They may not want to unpackage it!

The Baby Carterpillar gift set is a great start, especially for first-time parents!

Price: $64.99
Today ON SALE for $54.99 (You SAVE $10!)

 Twin Peas in a Pod Candle in Ivy Print Gift Box (Set of 4)

This sweet little pea motif will make your baby shower guests smile!

It is the perfect “Thank you” gift for a twin baby shower; this little favor is made up of 2 separate little removable peas, nestled in a matching waxen pod.
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The perfect baby shower gift that you can make is the “On My Way Bag”. I like to do this because it’s a more personal gift and it’s so creative. This bag is a baby sling filled with goodies made especially for mommy and new baby. Made to be used at the hospital and the 1st few days home. The mom-to-be will absolutely love this gift. Here is what you need:

• a baby sling – this will act as the container for everything
• paper filler – tissue papers used for gifts
• clear tape

For Mommy

• foot and hand cream
• stress ball
• lip balm
• socks with grippers
• preggie pops
• disposable camera
• massage oil – for feet and back
• breast and sanitary pads
• mini baby book -1st week baby book

For Baby

• small pack of newborn diapers
• baby blanket
• alcohol pads – for the cord
• baby mittens and socks
• pack of onesie’s
• diaper rash cream
• pacifier

The bag is really simple and fun to put together. If you don’t know the gender of the baby use unisex colors and items. For the baby book, I like to create my own in a scrapbooking form, but you can buy one that will be just as perfect. Just a simple 1st week baby book can be made out of any small photo album book.

Start with placing the largest things in first. I usually do the diapers, massage oil, cream, and baby book. Once you get the bigger things in start filling in the bottom with papers as needed and placing in the smaller items and taping them in place. Make sure you have things “popping” out the top for visual effect. The baby sling has a wide enough opening so that you can fix it up and make it look as pretty as you like. Once the bag is completed, place a ribbon around one strap and make sure everything is neat and secured down with tape. You should now have a beautiful “On My Way Bag”, great for mommy and baby!

Images belong to www.babyzoop.co.uk, www.ramonapregnancy.org

 

Need to buy a children’s or nursery gift ? Try giving these adorable  animal lamps sold by Uncommon Goods. These are the cutest little lamps, such a neat idea. They are sure to brighten a smile and the day of any child. At the size of about 8×6 inches they will fit perfectly on a children’s night stand or on a nursery dresser. What little child would not want this as a bedroom lamp, I know I would have loved it when I was young. You can choose to give one or all, children can never have enough cute animals in their room. These lamps will add a hint of fun to any area they are put.

  Also available in smaller sizes (6×8 inches) are “Cosmo the Cow” and “Ernie the Elephant”. “Cosmo the Cow” is accordingly fitted with a cute pair of wings to help him jump over the moon, of course. “Ernie the elephant” is beautifully colored in sky blue, great for a little boy’s room. All these lamps make a great night light, using a 25 watt bulb, and perfect lighting for checking on a new baby in the middle of the night.  

     These are suitable for all ages and are sold separately for $20.00 each. For $4.50 you can choose to have the items put in gift boxes, and you can have the items gift boxed together for just one charge of $4.50 for the gift box. This is a great buy for the price and the gift box option.  Item can be shipped directly to the recipient and no record of price will be included, it will just come in the gift box with a personal message from you. This is an easy gift to give and whoever receives it will love it.

—images belong to www.uncommongoods.com

If you’d like to buy a cute Easter Bunny outfit for your child, grandchild or any other child, here is our suggestion:

Little Bunny Jacket

Adorable baby blue jacket made of fluffy terry fleece and lined with satin that completely cuddles little ones in warmth and silky comfort. Easy-to-use zipfront design is finished with something simple and fun that families love: two bunny ears on the hood.

Comes in 2 colors: blue and white.

Listing price: $48. Today on SALE for $24.