Violet and Seraphina Share A Seat!

Sisters Violet and Seraphina were spotted sharing a seat and some snacks during a break from their park play in Santa Monica yesterday.

I love Seraphina’s hair. Not enough for a pony tail, but just enough for pig tails!

Even though Jen wasn’t there, the nanny carried her signature Loom Go Tote diaper bag.

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Kimora Lee Simmons Shares Her Top 10 Parenting Tips

Model, mogul and mom Kimora Lee Simmons recently shared her expert advice on raising happy, healthy, confident kids with

Kimora, who recently welcomed son Kenzo with husband Djimon Hounsou, shows how she balances motherhood and her busy career on the new season of Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.

Here are her Top 10 Parenting Tips:

1. Happiness Is Inside: Great shoes or handbags can make you feel fabulous but only temporarily. It’s fun to look cute, but I teach my girls that bliss from material goodies will fade like a candy high if they lack substance underneath all the sparkle and shine.

2. Live Generously: My girls and I regularly go through their rooms to find clothes and toys to donate to charities. I firmly believe that children who have been given so much need to experience the joy that comes from giving. All children can do things to help, whether how big or small—by donating toys or lending a hand in the community.

3. Expose Children to Different Cultures, Places and People: Even if you can’t afford to travel the world, you can take your children to the museum, zoo or local park. And don’t be afraid to take them to grownup spots. Eating out in a restaurant teaches children how to be quiet and polite—and gives them the pleasure of knowing you trust them to behave.

4. Make Time for Fun: I encourage my children to try new things—dance, tennis, soccer, you name it, I want them to try it. But I don’t want them to feel like they have to take every class just to please me. Kids need time to be kids! My recipe for good parenting includes a healthy dose of discipline and a lot of love.

5. Embrace Uniqueness: Don’t try to blend in with all the other moms—it’s OK to stand out from the crowd and be yourself. The best way to teach children to resist peer pressure is to resist it yourself.

6. Make Self-Reliance Your Foundation: Encourage your daughters to strive for independence and you’ll raise girls who aren’t afraid to grab every opportunity and fend for themselves when Mommy’s not around.

7. Moms Need Love Too: Somewhere in the midst of all the mommy mayhem, you need to take a moment for pampering or a special treat. It could be a day at the spa, a bouquet of flowers or just meditation or a good workout. If you don’t take time to take care of yourself, you won’t be able to take care of others.

8. Don’t Try to Be Supermom: Balancing all that comes with building a company while raising two girls and now my little boy is the biggest (and most fulfilling) challenge of my life. I remind myself every day not to take on more than I can handle. I don’t need to be a hero; I just need to do my best.

9. Brush Your Shoulders Off: Pettiness exists at every stage in life, so brush it off and encourage your kids to do the same. If you waste time wallowing in negativity, that attitude will rub off on your kids.

10. Everything You Can Imagine Is Real: Being a mom doesn’t mean you have to give up your own dreams. Visualize your life. That means making a blueprint of every step along the way, from what you’re wearing to how you will balance home and work life. By imagining every detail, you will be able make it happen.

Bonus: Self-Confidence Is a Legacy. Build yours up by starting with something simple, like taking pride in writing a good report at work or getting the kids to school on time with a healthy lunch. Every time you pat yourself on the back, your children learn to do the same.

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Sleek and Functional: 5 Stylish Bottle Drying Racks

Any mom who has kids under the age of three knows how hard it is to keep all of their little feeding accessories organized and in one spot.

While many companies make counter organizers some take up a lot of space and aren’t always strong enough to hold heavy glass bottles and the rest of your gear. We have found 5 of the most stylish and functional racks that will look great on your counter while safely holding your bottles, nipples, spoons, forks and brush.

1. Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack – $19
2. ViceVersa Bottle Drainer
3. Splash Drying Rack – $28
4. Beaba Bottle Drying Tree
5. Munchkin Sprout Drying Rack

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Skip Hop Introduces The Central Park Outdoor Blanket + Cooler Bag

Innovative accessories company Skip Hop debuted its new outdoor Central Park blanket + cooler bag today. This spacious 5’ x 5’ water-resistant blanket, is perfect for Spring and Summertime fun at the beach, the park or even playtime at home. It features an insulated cooler bag to chill snacks and drinks and room for mom and dad’s essentials. All you need to do is add an ice pack to keep everything cool during full day out.

Available in two stylish unisex patterns – Wave Dot/Black and Uptown Stripe/Brown.

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Momie et Enfant: Petite Couture For Little Fashionistas

Simple cotton tanks, dresses and bloomers adorned with vintage inspired lace accents are featured in Momie et Enfant, a small children’s clothing company in Australia. Each piece is handmade, and hand-accented by a very talented mama, and pieces are made in limited runs to ensure that budding fashionistas have something truly special to wear.

The simple cotton tanks in white or black, with lace accents at the shoulders, and lace appliqués, would be as beautiful paired with skirts as they would with shorts or jeans, and this is what we love about the line. Not only are the pieces unique, but they can be mixed and matched and dressed up or down; perfect for a summer special occasion.

The line also includes a darling little tank with lace angel wings on the back, bloomers accented by lace ruffles, a summer dress with lace shoulders and lace appliqué and a sweet swing top with a ruffle across the chest.

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Brother Max Food Portioners: Easy & Convenient!

Baby accessories company Brother Max has a genius product that portions your baby’s food and allows you to serve the purées straight from the pot. When you are done just throw the whole thing in the dishwasher and then start again!

The system, which includes 6 food portioners is made up of individual pots which click together to freeze and un-click to defrost a single pot in the microwave. The pots click snugly together so there are no gaps for food to drop in to, and their lids stay open so they won’t get in the way (ensure the snuggest fit by squeezing the pots together from the inside with your thumb and forefinger).

If you need to transfer the frozen purée into a bowl, just push the base with your thumb and it pops out easily making mealtime easy and convenient!

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Fertility Companies Reportedly Paying Big Money For The ‘Right’ Egg Donors

According to the the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the ethical fee to pay for egg donation is around $5,000. Some fertility companies are paying up to $50,000 for eggs from the right donors.

Since the first baby conceived from egg donation in 1983, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine has established an ethics committee to maintain some limits on this reproductive technology. They have established guidelines on the fees paid to egg donaters, saying $5,000 is the recommended maximum. According to them, paying fees above $10,000 “are not appropriate.”

Despite these guidelines, a survey looking at more than 100 egg donors and over 300 newspaper ads for egg donations found that many are getting far more than this. Nearly half of the people were offered fees over the $5,000 mark and one forth were getting over $10,000 for egg donations.

The study also showed that there was a connection between a college student’s SAT score and the fees for egg donation. Fertility agencies were putting their focus on students that seemed more intelligent. This focus, however, is a violation of the guidelines set out for egg donation. According to the ASRM, no company could focus on a person’s “ethnic or other personal characteristics.” Despite these guidelines in effect, there is little oversight on fertility clinics and rarely any punishment for those who break the guidelines.

Some worry that the high fees paid to egg donations, far higher than for sperm donations, could be exploiting women. Objectors worry that women might ignore the risks involved with egg donation because of the money they can make from it. Egg donation is a medically invasive and time-consuming procedure that does pose a health risk to women.

However, not everyone is concerned by the high fees and the selecting focus. John A. Robertson, law professor of the University of Texas, feels the high fees and characteristic focusing is acceptable. He argues that there is nothing inherently wrong with allowing couples to pay top dollar through fertility clinics for the exact eggs they want. After all, we allow individuals to choose their mates and sperm donors on the basis of such characteristics. Why not choose egg donors similarly,” Robertson asks. – Summer, staff writer

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An Expectant Bethenny Frankel Gets Carried Away After Her NYC Wedding!

A glowing Bethenny Frankel gets carried away by husband Jason Poppy after their wedding at Four Seasons Restaurant in NYC last night.

Dressed down in a bride tracksuit, the mom-to-be later tweeted,

“I’m a real housewife! On way to honeymoon. best night of my life.”

Congratulations to the couple! They expect their first baby in June.

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Study Suggests Breast Cancer Survivors can have Babies

There is good news today for women who have fought against breast cancer! Researchers from Belgium and Italy have found that that not it safe to be pregnant after fighting breast cancer, it may be a blessing in disguise as it also increased their chances of survival.

In a meta-analysis of 14 trials Dr Hatem A. Azim, Jr., a Fellow at the Department of Medical Oncology at the Institute Jules Bordet (Brussels, Belgium) explained that pregnancy seemed to confer a protective effect on breast cancer survivors. This was thought to be due to the immune system and also due to the hormones.

He said that although it is known that estrogen is linked with breast cancer development, when present in high level, the same hormone exerts inhibitory effect on the cancer cells. Prolactin too is at a high level during pregnancy, which too acts as a shield against cancer cells.

“Nowadays, fertility after cancer has become a top issue not only for patients, but also physicians. In 2006, the American Society of Clinical Oncology published guidelines that state that fertility issues should be discussed with patients before treatment – a recommendation we believe is of great importance.” Concluded Dr. Azim

The researches are now busy refining the results and know more about the effect of the timing of pregnancy as to how soon or how later will it be safe to have a baby after treatment. They are also trying to find the difference in survival according to the patient’s age, lymph node status and so on. – Atula, Staff Writer.

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• Mom Overpowers Breast Cancer While Pregnant

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Nature Baby’s New Organic Layette is Farmyard Chic!

New Zealand clothing line Nature Baby has launched their newest collection – Free Range Baby.

Adorned with ducks, rabbits and chickens, this line includes Organic Cotton Bodysuits, Pants, Sleepwear, Bedding and Accessories as well as a classic wooden Changing Table and Bassinet – all the essentials for setting up a stylish nursery with natural and organic products that are the very best for baby.

Nature Baby organic cotton clothing is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and has been thoughtfully designed and produced from organic cotton which is fine, soft and strong.

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