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We are happy to announce that the LaborKit.com newsletter has a new name: Bellies and Babies.
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To celebrate our new partnerships, we are giving away a $200 gift card for The Children's Place to one lucky subscriber.
Random draw on March 30. Enjoy your newsletter and good luck!
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February 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
EASING NAUSEA
EARLY READING BENEFITS
COOL PRODUCTS FOR MOM AND BABY
GIVEAWAY NEWS
ARE YOU A MOM ENTREPRENEUR?
PROACTIVE PARENTING
RECENT BLOGS
STRESSED OUT ABOUT LABOR?
All LaborKits include a Birthplan, Hospital Checklist and "Share the Joy" contact form to help you prepare for birth.
Planning in advance will reduce your anxiety as the baby's due date approaches and help you have the best birth experience possible.
TESTIMONIAL
"I was happy to see that my shower gift was a complete hit! One woman, a retired pediatric nurse, after hearing of the kits' flexibility, noted that every new mom should have a LaborKit… I'd say my gift was a complete success!"
-- Linda
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Easing Nausea During Labor and Delivery
You may have made it through the first trimester's morning sickness but you will want to be prepared for some of the nausea that comes along
during labor. Several great products are safe, effective and highly recommended to ease nausea. Here are a few of my picks:
Preggie Pop Drops - A combination of essential oils and aromatherapy, Preggie Pops Drops alleviate dry mouth, provide quick calories and
energy during labor, and ease nausea. Preggie Pops are also drug free and healthcare provider recommended. Available in our LaborKit
Deluxe and LaborKit Standard Plus. View all kits now.
Sweetsation Therapy Lip Balm - The only organic lip balm I've seen specifically for nausea caused by morning sickness or labor. A blend of Litsea and
Peppermint oils help combat nausea by delivering it's aromatherapy benefits right under your nose. Dry lips and mouth are a common complaint from
moms in labor and this balm will moisturize lips and provide very safe and soothing way to ease nausea.
Perfect! http://sweetsationtherapy.com/
Psi Bands - Psi Bands (pronounced "Sigh Bands") are stylish, FDA-cleared acupressure wrist bands
for the relief of nausea due to morning sickness (pregnancy). Unlike any product on the market, Psi Bands are: Adjustable, Comfortable,
Drug-Free, Fashionable, Waterproof, Reusable and Affordable. Learn more at: http://www.psibands.com/
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Cool New Products for Mom and Baby
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Early Reading, Early Benefits
by Sheri Allain, MiniMe Books
It's never too early to start reading to your baby! Most early childhood educators agree that the loving interaction of parents and baby reading a book together has many benefits, including:
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fosters early social relationships (important for baby's sense of trust, security and comfort)
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exposure to words and language (helps with language development)
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your baby enjoys hearing the soothing rhythm of your voice
Best Books for Baby: Since baby's vision is still developing, chose books with contrasting graphics (black/white) or vivid colours. Babies also love faces! Hard cover picture books of other babies are popular.
As baby gets older and starts developing attachments, consider something more personal, like a family photo book or a photo storybook. Using your family photos allows you to point to familiar faces while developing baby's language and feeling skills.
So when preparing your layette or nursery, don't just buy diapers and onesies. Make sure that you also include some storybooks!
Sheri Allain created www.MiniMeBooks.com while on maternity leave, so that she and her baby daughter could read together while looking at family photos.
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How many people do you know that have small children and wish things would go a little smoother everyday? How many of them are shocked that all they do is yell and punish?
Proactive Parenting shows parents how to work with a child's development as they switch from punishment to discipline and deal with the reality of raising toddlers and preschoolers.
The adult world tends to create exhaustion by the end of the day, but your children don't care about any of that, they live in the now, and now is
when they want you, and if they can't have you they gravitate to misbehavior. Why? Because misbehavior is the one place where parents focus
100% of their attention! ProActive Parenting shares ways to correct behavior so you can have the kind of parent child relationship you always
dreamed of. Come visit us, get a free gift and see how this proven method can help your family, and tell your friends.
www.proactiveparenting.net
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Are you a Mom Entrepreneur?
The Mom Entrepreneur Support Groups are interactive and encourage members to network with one another as well as share stories and advice for balancing motherhood and running a company.
If you are a Mom Entrepreneur, join today and be a part of a fantastic group of successful, supportive and energetic business women and moms.
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