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‘Octomom’ Trademarks Nickname

April 19, 2009 By babyblogaddict

Nadya Suleman needs money to pay for all those babies, so she plans to sells Octomom-brand dresses, pants, shirts, as well as cloth and disposable diapers. In doing so, she also wants to protect the nickname bestowed upon her. Suleman has applied to trademark "Octomom" and declares, "OCTOMOM is a nickname by which I am widely known." "Nadya has been interested in, and hoping to find, something not so intrusive to the family and babies while, at the same time, [something to] sort of focus on trying to make a little income for herself," Suleman's lawyer Jeff Czech told Star Magazine. … [Read more...]

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Recession Gives Families More Time Together

April 19, 2009 By babyblogaddict

A good article published this morning in the New Jersey Star-Ledger... Last year, Dana Slomkowski ferried her preschoolers to horseback riding lessons, gymnastics and dance class. On errands to the store, she routinely bought small toys. If her 4-year-old daughter decided to wear only dresses, Slomkowski bought more dresses. But life for the Slomkowskis has changed since the recession. Now, the children have one activity each. Gone are pricey vacations and long day trips. And if daughter Rory wants a new dress, she raids her piggy bank. At first, Slomkowski felt guilty about the … [Read more...]

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Capitol Hill’s Baby Boom

April 18, 2009 By babyblogaddict

Congress will be back in session tomorrow after a two week recess. Among the 435 representatives are a small but growing group who are bringing new life to the hallowed halls of Capitol Hill. According to the House historian's office, only seven women in U.S. history have delivered babies while serving in Congress -- and three of those births have happened in the past two years. Another congressional birth is just weeks away: Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., is due next month. She'll have a separate distinction: Sanchez is set to become the first member of Congress giving birth outside of … [Read more...]

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BBA Headlines

April 6, 2009 By babyblogaddict

:: Raising a "green" baby doesn't have to cost a lot { more } :: Study: Videos don't make babies smarter { more } :: New baby inhibits couple's intimacy { more } :: What gender will the new baby be? { more } :: Mom's stress keeps baby awake { more } :: Toddlers with sleeping problems { more } :: Parents should insist on early swimming lessons { more } … [Read more...]

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BBA Headlines

March 26, 2009 By babyblogaddict

:: Lawyer: Octuplets in DangerCelebrity attorney Gloria Allred says Nadya Suleman's only cares about her eight babies when the cameras are rolling.:: Safety first!Baby-proofing suggestions for your home.:: Is Mariah Carey expecting a Baby Girl?According to the New York Daily News, Carey recently dropped $200,000 on baby furniture. The pricey pickups included a pink crib and highchair.:: Best Gift for Newborn's Siblings?One-on-one time with mom is what they may want most.:: Toddlers Really Do Hear What We SayApparently they just pretend they don't and store away the information for later. … [Read more...]

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BBA Headlines

March 18, 2009 By babyblogaddict

:: Girl Calls 911, Saves Brother's LifeA 9-year-old Fort Worth, Texas girl said she knew just what to do when her baby brother fell into the family's backyard pool.:: Better Oversight of Baby Products DemandedSen. Kirsten Gillibrand demanded that the Food and Drug Administration exercise greater oversight of baby care products in reaction to an advocacy group's report that said the products contain potentially harmful materials.:: Tiniest Babies Carry Biggest CostsMedical costs for healthy, full-term babies during their first year average $4,551, of which about $3,800 is covered by employer … [Read more...]

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BBA Headlines

March 17, 2009 By babyblogaddict

:: Children's bath products tainted...:: Woman charged $195K for someone else's baby...:: Telling people you're pregnant...:: Get healthy while pregnant...:: What advice did you ignore as a new parent ?...:: Report: Tom Cruise makes Katie diet before pregnancy...:: Baby for Carson Daly, longtime girlfriend...:: Ellen Degeneres, Portia DeRossi having a baby?... … [Read more...]

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BBA Headlines

March 11, 2009 By babyblogaddict

:: Baby toys recalled because of choking hazard...:: Cop pulls over, delivers own baby...:: Anne Heche names baby boy Atlas...:: Police: Woman has baby, steals purse...:: 'Bones' star Boreanaz expecting second baby...:: 'Iron Chef' Cat Cora, partner, both pregnant...:: Gisele is ready to have Tom Brady's baby... … [Read more...]

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Bristol Palin Dumps Baby Daddy?

March 11, 2009 By babyblogaddict

The teen romance that prompted a pregnant pause in Sarah Palin's bid to become U.S. Vice President is reportedly over.Bristol Palin and fiancé Levi Johnston have broken up after she referred to his family as "white trash," the hockey-playing hunk's sister dished to Star magazine. … [Read more...]

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BWI: Breastfeeding While Driving

March 2, 2009 By babyblogaddict

An Ohio mother is charged with child endangerment after another driver reported she was breastfeeding and talking on the phone while driving."She did admit to breastfeeding her child while driving," said Officer Michael Burke. "She kind of indicated that it's more or less a routine thing that she does."The caller told police in suburban Dayton that he spotted the minivan-driving mother dropping off children at a school Thursday morning. Authorities used a license plate number to track down 39-year-old Genine Compton, who told them she was breast-feeding and wouldn’t let her child go … [Read more...]

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