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Breastfeeding
Booby Beads
-- Feeding necklaces for formula-fed and breast-fed babies! Colorful &
fun nursing necklaces, made to stimulate and occupy your distracted nursling
while they are feeding. This helps minimize pulling away, scratching,
pinching, biting and other common difficulties with nursing.
The
Breastfeeding Clinic -- Created by a Registered
Nurse/Lactation Consultant, this site has been designed
to assist new mothers by providing support and accurate information on
breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding
Online -- Created by a Registered Nurse/Lactation
Consultant, this site hopes to help empower women to choose to breastfeed and
to educate society at large about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.
The National Women's Health Information Center, A project of the US
Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, this
easy-to-use site offers a wealth of information on breastfeeding (as well as
other women's health issues) and an 800 number for help on breastfeeding.
 La Leche League
-- An international, non-profit organization whose mission
is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support,
encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding
of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby
and mother. Offers free help via phone, email or in person at
local
meetings. Now even offering
online groups for those in areas where there is no local meeting.
If you are not in an area that has a local group, try joining the
online group, through Yahoo! Groups.
Children's Products
Natural Parenting with
All Natural Mommies -- Your one stop for all natural
parenting care items! Offering a wide variety of hand crafted cloth diapers,
baby carriers, shopping cart covers, breast pads and momma cloth, as well as
natural lotions, many other natural products. Sign up for our newsletter for
coupon codes, parenting articles, and information!
Baby See 'N Sign
--
Armed with a burning desire to
communicate with her son , Kathy set out to create a video that would make it
easy for babies and parents to learn American Sign Language. She wanted to
produce a video that would not only teach adults, but would teach, as well as
entertain, even the youngest of children. Hence, the birth of BABY SEE 'N SIGN.
"It makes learning easy and fun for both parent and child. It provides
3-dimensional images so one can easily decipher how to make the sign," says
Kathy. "The signs are clear, with colorful real-life in-your-face images,
complete with sound and vocabulary." Baby SEE 'N Sign teaches signing and
includes vocabulary too-- which can be used with older children. Just like a
book, Baby SEE 'N SIGN can be used to teach children to spell and pronounce the
written word.
BabySewCute.com
specializes in handmade baby blankets, crocheted booties,
dresses, sweater sets and also has a fine selection of bibs, burp cloths, hooded
bath towels, and many other baby gift ideas!
 Craft
Kits for Kids and Monthly Craft Subscriptions -
ChildCrafter offers craft and needlework kits from ALEX,
Quincrafts, Curiosity Kits and Dimensions that any child, boy or girl, will
love! Craft of the month subscriptions available too!
 Giggle
Children's Boutique -- We proudly offer upscale infant and children's
apparel, footwear, accessories and gift items.
Herbal Tea Boutique - Eco-friendly gifts for Mama & Baby * Organic
clothing, cloth diapers, cloth wipes, diapering accessories, natural bath & body
products, & herbal remedies. We carry: Speesees, Bamboo Baby NY, Wahmies,
Drybees, Northern Essence, Soft & Scrubby Baby, True Vine Soap, & more..
Hooray for Pages --
Step into
your own adventure! Looking for a wonderful gift that any child will love? Try a
personalized book!
Little Piddles
-- A Fine Children's Boutique.
Visit my
Blog for
future giveaways.
Little Girls' Pearls
--
Treasured
keepsake pearl jewelry for girls of all ages. Featuring heirloom baby
jewelry, baptism jewelry, little girl jewelry, graduation jewelry, mother's
jewelry, bridal jewelry, flower girl jewelry and generation jewelry.
My Child
Playhouses - Children's Educational Toys | Kids Furniture | Children's
Furniture Collections -- Children's educational toy store online from
MyChildPlayhouses.com. Over 1000 unique educational toys and games for
children. Children's furniture including theme furniture.
Monkey Business Mom & Baby Shop
-- Trendy, whimsical baby and toddler accessories that are sure to satisfy
your taste for something different. At Monkey Business, quality, durability and
functionality come first; the fun and stylish fabrics are what make our products
unique.
Torgy's
Tunes
--
Torgy's Tunes specializes in personalized
music CDs for children that are full of fun songs with your child's name
seamlessly incorporated into the lyrics of each song.
Cloth
Diapering
Diaper
Fabric --
Here at DiaperFabric.com you will
find everything you need to sew cloth diapers and clothing at home. We sell knit
prints; wool for making diaper covers; PUL for covers and AIO`s; organic cotton;
hemp; HB-Home patterns; Cuddle Buns By U patterns; Poo Pockets One Size Diaper
patterns; Diaper Covers Delux patterns; Kwik Sew Baby, Toddler and Children's
sewing books and patterns; fleece; wovens; sherpa; knit terry; velour and so
much more!
Diaper Jungle
-- A resource site for cloth diapering - It's a jungle out there!
Companion
Animals
Animal Rescue Site
--
In The Animal Rescue Site's first
year of operation, 22.9 million bowls of food were funded for animals in need.
With the simple, daily click of the purple "Feed an Animal in Need" button,
visitors fund bowls of food for formerly neglected or abused animals now living
in shelters or sanctuaries. Visitors pay nothing. Site sponsors pay for all
funding, which benefits two leading animal welfare charities: The Fund for
Animals and North Shore Animal League America.
Pupforum
--
pupforum.com
was founded in January 2004 by two dog enthusiasts with the desire to provide a
home in which rescue & shelter groups, dog trainers and veterinarians, and dog
enthusiasts around the world could share information. pupforum.com
offers Ask a Trainer and
Ask a Veterinarian sections in which
members can submit questions and have them answered by professionals in
(roughly) bi-weekly columns. We also offer
rescue & shelter groups a place to post
adoptable dogs in hopes of finding
new homes, a forum for members to
meet, talk, and share ideas, and a picture
gallery where members can post pictures of their dogs. pupforum.com also
features a store with a small
selection of items for your dog from training supplies, home supplies, and
trainer approved toys.
Computer/Business
Flamingtext
-- At Flamingtext, you can create cool, custom images
for FREE, to use on your website or in your e-mail.
Mom Pack --
We are a group of moms in business who
work together to build our businesses. We invite you to join us in our mission:
to support our mutual goals of success through an innovative free advertising
partnership. Membership to the Mom Pack™
is, and always will be, free.
Vistaprint
-- Use this link to access special promotions (like
25% off entire first order!) for 1st time visitors to Vistaprint. You conveniently order your custom printing right on
our web site. We offer business cards, postcards, letterhead, invitations and
much more. You can select from hundreds of ready-made, full-color designs in our
content library and personalize your design with your own custom text. If you
are a bit more adventurous, you can take one of our existing designs and
customize it. Or if you have your own design that is all set to go, then just
upload it. We'll print it, and we'll do it for a great price.
Offering free business card printing, if customer pays nominal
shipping fee.
Contests
Photo Bug Baby
-- A FREE natural online photo contest for children 0-13 years old.
Win CASH and great prizes! Points contest, Jackpot contest and more! Check out
our great products for kids and articles for parents! We also have an awesome
FREE pet contest!
Crafting/Sewing
Early Educator Resources
Ms. Storyteller
-- A teacher's classroom filled with
pictures and ideas of the organization of her classroom.
Earth
(Recycling, organic products, etc.)
Dirt Doctor
--
You and your family can garden, work, and play with natural
techniques and organic products to have better gardens, better
landscaping, better health, more money left in your pockets and more fun. DirtDoctor.com
is about organic landscaping, natural tree care, healthy soil building,
non-toxic natural pest control products, organic fertilizer products
and excellent animal and human health information.
Earth Save --
EarthSave.org leads a global movement of
people from all walks of life who are taking concrete steps to promote healthy
and life-sustaining food choices. EarthSave supplies information, support and
practical programs to those who have learned that their food choices impact
environmental and human health. We support individuals in making food
choices that promote health, reduce health care costs, and provide greater
independence from the medical system. We raise awareness of the ecological
destruction linked to the production of "food animals." We advocate and promote a delicious,
planet-friendly diet.
Gift Ideas/Clothing/Accessories
123Greetings.com
-- Make free greeting cards to email to friends and family. Hundreds
of categories, images and styles.
Free Printable Party Invitations -- Invitations-and-More.com
-- Find free printable baby shower and wedding shower invitations, party
favors and games and be able to customize them to suit your needs.
 Products
that Pamper by Lynne's Crafts and Home Decor
--
Lynne's Crafts and Home Décor is a
place to shop for unique and personal items for pampering yourself or someone
special to you. Our products are items you may want/need but never take the time
to shop for and, most likely, not found in an average store. All items are
American made.
Olde
Country Creations -- Offering professional hand painted items for your gift giving and home decorating needs. We specialize in vintage, country, primitive and shabby yet chic products.
Stylishly Protected
-- Baby, toddler gifts, nursing covers,
designer diaper bags, Protect-a-Bub stroller sun shades, baby safety
products, infant apparel, baby slings, baby bibs and more! Because we all know,
if baby looks good, you look good!
Sweetest Things -- We offer digital scrap booking sets
which can be used digitally or print out for your scrapbooks. We also have
computer crafting templates, printables to print and assemble and project ideas!
WAHShopping.com --
The Place to Go to Shop with Moms at Home! Use our shopping portal for all of
your online shopping needs! From A to Z, you will find what you need!
Zaylii Nicole's -- Zaylii
Nicole has a wonderful variety of products for you and your bella bebe'! ZN
specializes in adorable-custom made-boutique clothing that you will not find in
stores. Our designs are of high quality and are created by up and coming
designers. We also carry many products for moms and moms to be. Stop by ZN
today, you'll be glad you did!
Health/Medical
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention --
is recognized as the lead federal
agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad,
providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health
through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and
applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health
promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people
of the United States.
eMedicine Health
-- Launched in 1996,
www.eMedicine.com
comprises the largest and most current Clinical Knowledge Base available to
physicians and health professionals. Nearly 10,000 physician authors and editors
contribute to the eMedicine Clinical Knowledge Base, which contains articles on
7000 diseases and disorders. The evidence-based content—updated 24/7—provides
the latest practice guidelines in 62 medical specialties. eMedicine's
professional content undergoes 4 levels of physician peer review plus an
additional review by a PharmD. In May 2003, eMedicine launched a new
consumer health site—
www.eMedicinehealth.com. With more than 5500 pages of health content, the
site contains articles written by physicians for patients and consumers. Each
article is reviewed by 2 physicians and a PharmD. Current medical information is
available in the Health Resource, First Aid and Emergencies, and Lifestyle and
Wellness Centers.
Kids and Thumbs
-- Answers to your questions about thumb sucking
and more! Check out our articles, information and research.
Medline Plus --
A service of the
US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
 Prevent
SIDS -- For the
true cause of SIDS and what you can do about it, visit this site to learn how it
IS possible to prevent SIDS in your family. Stop by today, before it's too late.
University of California Cooperative Extension's Plant Safety
-- Suggestions on indoor/outdoor plant and herb safety
containing comprehensive lists of toxic and non-toxic plants as well as
the toxicity level of each, if applicable. A must for gardeners
with young children. If you choose to keep toxic plants, at least be aware
of them so you can eagle-eye your youngsters around them!
World Health Organization --
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized
agency for health, established in 1948. WHO's objective is the attainment by all
peoples of the highest possible level of health, defined as a state of complete
physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. WHO is governed by 192 Member States through the World Health
Assembly. The main tasks of the World Health Assembly are to approve the WHO
program and the budget for the following biennium and to decide major policy
questions.
Home & Family
Taking Time for Mommy
--
Sit back, relax, & take a little time for
yourself! We will be publishing new articles weekly so be sure to sign up for
our newsletter! We also offer a book club, a marketplace for you to support
other moms & shop in, and a distributor's directory.
Today's
Homemaker -- Help for the modern home dweller
Inspirational
Cup of Hope
--
Cup of Hope inspires and encourages you through
inspirational articles and ideas.
Mother Devoted
--
"Nothing is taboo to a Mother Devoted!"
Nutrition
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
-- The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition is the
most highly rated peer-reviewed journal in ISI's nutrition and dietetics
category and publishes the latest worldwide basic and clinical studies relevant
to human nutrition in topics such as obesity, vitamins and minerals, nutrition
and disease, and energy metabolism. Periodically, supplements to the Journal are
published, and these contain proceedings from internationally recognized
conferences on clinical nutrition.
Fankhauser's Cheese Page -- by David B. Fankhauser, Ph.
D., Professor of Biology and Chemistry, University of Cincinnati Clermont
College offers several easy-to-follow recipes for those adventurous enough to
make homemade cheese and yogurt.
Online Groups
Grins N Giggles Message Board --
For moms from all walks of life.
The Mom Pack --
to support our mutual goals of success through an
innovative, free advertising partnership.
Moms promoting moms...that's what we're all about.
The Mom Exchange --
Moms (birth, adoptive or just at heart) helping
Moms (birth, adoptive or just at heart). Help, advise, business exchange...what
ever you need, I hope you will find here.
Parenting
Attachment
Parenting International--
Baby Names Country - A tribute to the editor's only son, who died at the
age of 2, this site helps parents research baby names from all over the world.
CalgaryMoms.net - A Directory just for Calgary Moms! -
A Calgary based directory that includes links for babies, children, jewelry,
diapers, breastfeeding, shopping, recreation, fun and more!
 The
Diaper Lady -- From
cloth diapering and
breastfeeding, to
baby wearing and
making your own baby food,
the diaper lady offers parenting information and natural products. Please
make sure to read the information on the
BabeSafe mattress cover and
SIDS prevention.
Dr. Sears
--
Elizabeth Pantley --
Parenting author/educator
Elizabeth
Pantley is president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a family resource
and education company. She's published several parenting books, such as The No-Cry Sleep Solution
and
Gentle Baby Care. Elizabeth
frequently speaks to parents in schools, hospitals, and parent groups,
and her presentations are received with enthusiasm and praise. She
is frequently quoted as a parenting expert in magazines such as
Parents, Parenting, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, McCall's, and
Redbook and on more than 80 parent-directed Websites.
Expert Articles on starting a family - Articles
on starting a family, adopting, being pregnant and raising young children, by
HowToDoThings.com.
Great Dad -
Parenting Tips --
GreatDad
is a leading source of experience, recommendations, inspiration and advice for
dads—delivered from the male perspective. GreatDad features advice from
experienced dads on parenting, dad care, pregnancy care, adoption, child care,
and on raising kids and teens.
Healthy Parenting:
Healthy Parenting: Raising Happy Healthy Children...Naturally!
-- A resource site about attachment & alternative parenting, positive
discipline, natural living, organic whole food eating
and holistic
health.
JustParents
--
JustParents is a friendly
pregnancy and parenting forum including advice,
pregnancy
calculator and loads of tools and resources for pregnancy and
parenting.
Kay Green Christian Homeschool Adoption WAHM Mother
Kellymom
-- At
Kellymom.com, we provide up-to-date evidence-based information on breastfeeding
and parenting issues. It's all free--no subscriptions, no advertising.
Very informative, easy-to-use.
Mindful Mother Magazine - Ezine and interactive community
for "Moms in the Middle"
Mommy & Me --
Mommy & Me Association, Inc. was founded by Dr. Cindy Bunin Nurik, a renowned
child development specialist, family therapist, mom and pioneer in the
parent-child movement. In 1979, she opened the Parent-Child enrichment Center in
Florida, where she taught Mommy & Me classes. Over the years, Dr. Cindy has
worked closely with thousands of children and families. As her classes grew in
popularity, parents asked her how they could bring some of the fun activities
into their daily routine. The Mommy & Me Company was founded in response to this
need. We are committed to providing you and your child fun and simple ways to
make the most of the time you spend-Laughing, Loving, Learning-Together.
Moms Offering Moms
Support, MOMS Club --
We are a support group designed just for
the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a
variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of
at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers,
too! Low start-up costs and yearly fees. Provides freedom to
incorporate sub-groups based on mothers interests within the group. Not
affiliated with any religion.
Mothers of Preschoolers, MOPS --
MOPS
International exists to meet the needs of every mom - urban, suburban, and rural
moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms - moms with
different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best moms
they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy to kindergarten are
foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.
MOPS helps moms through relationships established in the context of local groups
that provide a caring atmosphere for today's mother of young children. MOPS also
encourages and supports mom through resources such as books, this Web site, the
daily
MOMSense Radio program, and the
MOPS toMom
Connection.
Precious Kids --
Adoption & Homeschool - We also have family
resources, baby items, free stuff for families, kids items, resources, monthly,
contest, adoption resources, open adoption, education, curriculum, books, sign
language, adoptive breastfeeding, mom, business, make money at home , business, homeschool,
Christian, free software and much much more!
http://www.PreciousKids.org
 Support
for Moms --
Support
for Moms is crammed with information for mothers to share and profit from,
covering depression, relating to children with ADD/ADHD, home schooling,
relaxing and stress relief education. Be sure to check out our forums!
Resources, ebooks, free ebooks and more. Site is updated weekly.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension --
University of Maine
Cooperative Extension (UMCE)
is the major educational outreach
program of the University of Maine, with offices statewide. UMCE provides Maine
people with research-based educational programs to help them live fuller, more
productive lives. No matter
where you live, this site has some great, easy-to-find information on families,
parenting and health with brochures and newsletters on many topics that can be
shared with others (teachers? medical personnel? loved ones?).).
Zero to Three
--
Offers a catalogue of informative and helpful books to assist parents, teachers
and medical personnel in their growing understanding of the young child.d.
Pregnancy/Childbirth
Unique Baby Shower Gifts -- BabyNappyCakes.com --
Nappy Cakes - Give a diaper cake! These practical and
unique baby shower gifts come in a wide selection of themes and colors to choose
from.
The Belly Connection
-- The Belly Connection is a place
where you can connect with other expecting moms, and at the same time find
unique pregnancy & baby products!
Birthing Better
- Positive Birth Memories Are So Important ... The Pink Kit Method For
Birthing Better® Leads The Way To Positive Births In ALL Births.
The
Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth --
believes in:
natural childbirth, active participation of the husband as coach, excellent
nutrition, avoidance of drugs during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding unless
absolutely necessary, training "Early-birth"
classes followed by weekly classes starting in the 6th month, continuing until
birth; relaxation and NATURAL breathing; "tuning-in" to your own body; immediate
and continuous contact with your new baby; breastfeeding, beginning at birth;
consumerism and positive communications; parents taking responsibility for the
safety of the birth place, procedures, attendants, and emergency back-up; and
the parents being prepared for unexpected situations such as emergency
childbirth, and cesarean section.
 Ecobaby
Natural Baby Products - Shop for pregnancy and
baby gifts at ecobaby. Large selection of gifts that are all organic and/or
natural.
GlamourBelly.com
-- Our fun & easy do-it-yourself
complete pregnancy belly cast kit allows expecting parents to create a 3D
memento of a mom’s pregnancy . A pregnancy belly cast not only creates a lasting
memory of this very special nine months Mother and Baby shared together, it also
makes a very precious gift to your child. This family heirloom is a unique
baby shower gift.
Paper Pow - Baby Shower Stationery
Invitations --
Rubber Duckie and Noah’s Ark themed baby
shower stationery and project ideas.
Posh and
Pregnant -- High quality
pregnancy and baby related sites on the internet!
Prenatal
Bonding -- Prenatal & Childbirth Hypnosis, Womb Baby
Bonding, Natural Childbirth Hypnosis & Relaxation CDs
Shopping/Discounts
FreebieMom Blog
-- We hunt for freebies so you don't have to.
Offering baby, toddler, teen and family discount and freebie information across
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