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Mama Mio! Pampering for Mommys-To-Be

BellaSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:12:22 PDT

Mama Mio is a fab new line of pampering products for the pregnant woman who has special needs. It was created by three mothers who all had previous experience in the beauty industry and were looking to invent something specific for the pregnancy era in women's lives when they are feeling awkward in their own skin!

The special fragrance in the products is also the key ingredient. It is called Gravida which is made from ten essential oils and lipids to help keep your skin soft and supple - it also means pregnancy in Latin, how clever! Oh, and don't worry, the smell has been proven to appeal to even those who are suffering from bouts of icky morning sickness.

So far the line consists of ten products: Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil, Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Cream, Boob Tube, Wonder-Full Balm, Moisturizing Shower Cream, Super-Rich Body Cream, Massage Oil, Gravida Candle, The Post Pregnancy Emergency Repair Tummy toner and Stretch Mark Minimiser.

They have also created five different kits which make terrific gifts! I love the one that's called, "It's Time." This is a perfect present to show up with when visiting a new mommy in the hospital. Two of their signature products from the Emergency Repair Line are especially noteworthy.

To read more about the Stretch Mark Minimiser and the Tummy Toner,

Stretch Mark Minimiser, $65, helps fade the appearance of yucky stretch marks that over 50% of women suffer from. Although surgery is really the only way to erase them, this concentrated, facial quality product will significantly lighten the marks and help your skin cells regenerate and renew themselves more quickly.
Tummy Toner, $65, helps restore tone in your tummy. From all of the stretching it's done, now it's time for it to shrink back to the way you looked pre-pregnancy. If only it were that easy! This product works in three stages: to exfoliate, moisturize, tighten/tone your stomach skin. Although you won't see results overnight, this "tummy peel" is clinically proven to help firm and tighten the tone of your belly post pregnancy.

Lil Links: 45 Ways to Ensure Your Kids Never Say They're Bored This Summer

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:34:26 PDT

45 ideas for summer fun - HuffPost Parents
Gwyneth Paltrow's kids take in Uncle Jay-Z's show in London - Celebrity Baby Scoop
How to join the fight against toxic kids' products - The Stir
Jilian Michaels is a mom twice over! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Stores are still pushing parents-to-be to buy crib bumpers - Fit Pregnancy
9 ways to get baby to giggle - Parenting.com
Steal Molly Sims's maternity style - The Bump
7 sweet seats for your nursery - BabyCenter Blog
Would you dye your child's hair? - Yahoo! Shine
5 things to look for in a pediatrician - Circle of Moms
The Supreme Court doesn't want to give benefits to IVF babies conceived after a dad's death - LearnVest

Molly Sims on the Most Surprising Thing About Pregnancy, Her Glam Maternity Style, and More

Lisa Horten — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:12:58 PDT

She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy.

LilSugar: Congratulations! How are you feeling?
Molly Sims: I'm coming into the end of my third trimester, and there's been a lot of swelling. I've been putting my feet up and soaking them in freezing cold water. That seems to work. We just went on the hospital tour and that made me a little nervous. I kept asking, "What's that?" and Scott [Stuber, Sims's husband] was taking notes on his BlackBerry. I said, "Can you tell we're first-time parents?!"

LS: Any other pregnancy tips and tricks that have worked for you?
MS: My back has been bothering me the whole time and the best investment I made was the Sleep Number bed. You can sleep with your feet up! It's great for my husband and I, and it means that he can rest without my waking him all throughout the night.

LS: You just had your baby shower - how was that?
MS: It was so great, just so much fun. We didn't really have a theme, but afterwards, we had a Cinco de Mayo party with everyone.

LS: Any favorite gifts?
MS: I love [online retailer] Layla Grace, and they sent me this supersoft rocking horse. I also got three great strollers - a Bugaboo that I'll use in New York, the Orbit System, which is supposed to be really easy to take apart, and then Baby Trend sent me a custom one - it's the coolest thing! I walk and hike a lot, so it was important to me to have a really good jogger. What's been great is that all of my friends have been giving me the products that they found really worked. There's so much out there, so that's been really helpful. I've also been working with Margot Stuart at Ready Me Baby. She helped me narrow down my Amazon Wish List to the 15 or so things that I really need.

Keep reading to see what's been the biggest surprise in Molly's pregnancy and her cravings.

Lil Links: 5 Tips For Staying Sane During Your Tot's Tantrum

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:32:09 PDT

How to work your way through your toddler's tantrum - Circle of Moms
Anna Faris expecting first child! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Mom expecting second set of twins after a decade of infertility - The Stir
Get the details of Kourtney Kardashian's baby shower - Celebrity Baby Scoop
A proposed law will protect moms-to-be - FitPregnancy
The best Wii games for kids - Parenting
Tips for getting through the third trimester while working - The Bump
7 fantasy baby products - BabyCenter Blog
What do babies dream about? - Yahoo! Shine
Surprise! Working moms find balancing is overwhelming - LearnVest
12 great quotes about motherhood - HuffPost Parents

The Best Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Products

LilSugar — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:52:32 PST

If you're pregnant, you're probably well accustomed to being told about things you can't do, foods you can't eat, and products you can't use. That's the bad news. The good news is that for every "no," there's a solution, especially when it comes to your beauty regime. It just takes a little extra sleuth work - and that's what we're here for! Check out our best bets for pregnancy-safe beauty products.

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Lil Links: A Hello Kitty Airline May Be the Answer to Easy Traveling With Tots

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:16:50 PDT

This Hello Kitty airline is every little girl's dream - The Stir
Donald Trump will be a grandfather again! - Celebrity Baby Blog
What celeb moms want to thank their moms for this year - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Becoming a mom really does mean life will never be the same - FitPregnancy
Does your insurance cover infertility treatments? - Parenting
DIY eco-friendly cleaning products for a safer home - The Bump
Do we take vaccines for granted in the US? - BabyCenter Blog
Three ways to protect your preschooler from cigarettes - Circle of Moms
How to organize your kids' schoolwork - Real Simple
Nine ways to help parents raising special-needs kids - HuffPost Parents
The differences of having more than one child - Momtastic

Hilary Duff Opens Up About Postpartum Exercise, Postbaby Date Nights, and What Fills Her Phone Now

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:28:45 PDT

Hilary Duff's been one busy mama since welcoming son Luca Cruz to the world 5 weeks ago. The new mama's been sharing family photos with her fans, trying to return to her prepregnancy workouts, and getting back into her daily routine. Now Hilary's about to become even busier as she joins Johnson's Baby and Save the Children for the launch of Johnson's Baby CARES, a new initiative to support the basic needs of families during natural disasters. The actress and recording star took some time to answer our questions about the campaign, as well as her initial thoughts on new motherhood.

LilSugar: What's been the most surprising thing about motherhood so far?
Hilary Duff: How much I fell in love with Luca from the moment I saw him; it's so cool to see your child changing every day.

LilSugar: And the most challenging?
HD: Getting Luca on a schedule that works for both of us, it was tough at first, but he is getting better every day.

LilSugar: Who does lil Luca look like?
HD: A lot like me when I was a baby, but he has his daddy's nose!

LilSugar: How did you come up with Luca's name?
HD: Mike [Comrie, Hilary's husband of a year and a half] and I were just bouncing names off each other and Luca just stuck. We both knew when we heard it - it was unique, but not crazy.

LilSugar: Have you and Mike gone out on a postbaby date yet?
HD: Yes, we've had a few dates since Luca's arrival. At first it was nerve-racking, but the second date went a lot better. It's important for Mom and Dad to have time together.

Keep reading for Hilary's thoughts on postpartum exercise and her decision to partner with Johnson's and Save the Children.

Heidi Klum to Bring Model Designs to Babies and Tots at Babies "R" Us

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:47:23 PDT

Heidi Klum is saying "auf wiedersehen" to cutting-edge grown-up style and "coochi coo" to baby designs. The supermodel, Project Runway host, and newly-single mom of four just inked a deal to create a collection of baby and kids products exclusively for Babies "R" Us. The Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum collection will include clothing and accessories - with layette and separates collections covering tots from birth through 5 years - furniture, bedding, room decor, and baby gear and will be sold both in stores and online this Fall. This isn't the former Victoria's Secret Angel's first foray into the world of designing for moms and tots. Heidi's line of maternity clothes continues to keep moms-to-be fashionable throughout their pregnancies.

We've always admired Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou's trendy styles on the playground, but hopefully the designs will keep kids a bit more covered up than the cover model's recent nude photo shoot. Based on the peeks we've had into Heidi's lifestyle, do you think she'll be creating cute items for kids?

Lil Links: The Funniest Easter Bunny Photos

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:32:42 PDT

Easter bunny photos that will crack you up! - The Stir
Tori Spelling says people need to "lay off" Jessica Simpson - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Mariska Hargitay says adoption is not for the faint of heart - Celebrity Baby Blog
Yoga stretches to get you through your day - FitPregnancy
The best all-natural products, services, and ideas - Parenting
Should women talk about their miscarriages? - The Bump
When will politicians support special needs? - Momformation
A cool app predicts your tot's height - Yahoo! Shine
Should you expect a shower for your second baby? - Circle of Moms
A better way to donate your kids' stuff - LearnVest
Thirty easy family-friendly recipes - Real Simple

Rumored Details About Jessica Simpson's Delivery

Katie Henry — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:59:05 PDT

Is Jessica Simpson planning a $1 million delivery? - D-Listed
Jennie Garth says she tried to save her marriage - People
Where is Leonardo DiCaprio these days? - Lainey Gossip
Zach Galifianakis and Owen Wilson to team up with Amy Poehler? - HuffPost Entertainment
Amber Heard travels with her pink pooch - JustJared
Kim Zolciak's new single hits the web - Zap2it
Were the Kardashians photoshopped in new swimwear ads? - TooFab
Kanye West's DONDA Media launches first product - BuzzFeed
Candice Swanepoel gets hot for GQ - Hollywood Tuna
Find out who might be joining the RHOBH franchise - Pink Is the New Blog
Will Megan Fox be the latest star to announce a pregnancy? - The Superficial
See what Katy Perry and Ryan Gosling have in common - YourTango
Lily Collins says she's learned to embrace her eyebrows - Next Movie
Guess who tried to make Taylor Swift cry? - I'm Not Obsessed